26: Azure Phoenix and Vermilion Bird meet the Holy Empress under the moon

Chapter 26

"Little bird, go~"

The little red bird was Sealed within the lihuo red lotus as an Artifact Spirit. Cao Meng was the Revered Master of the lihuo red lotus, and naturally its owner; it certainly could not disobey its Revered Master's will.

"Yoo~" The little red bird chirped loudly and flew toward Senior Sister Qingluan.

Qingluan extended her jade palm, gently supporting the little Vermilion Bird.

"Squeak squeak~" The little Vermilion Bird squeaked twice, opened its mouth, and spat out a ball of purple flame, which landed directly on Qingluan's body.

Unexpectedly, the Vermilion Bird Profound Fire, which could normally refine gold and forge jade, landed on Senior Sister Qingluan's arm and was absorbed directly by her.

"So comfortable~" Qingluan let out a soft moan.

"Just as I thought." Seeing this, a faint smile appeared on Cao Meng's face.

"Senior Sister, I'll lend you the little bird to play with for a few days. I, your Junior Brother, still have something I need Revered Master's help with, so please excuse me."

After speaking, he transformed into a streak of fire and flew into Ganquan Palace.

Inside Ganquan Palace, Wu Feiyan, with her long, satin-like hair draped over her shoulders, was wrapped in a purple gauze dress. Her jade feet hovered in the air as she walked out of the back hall's bathing pool.

She immediately saw Cao Meng rush in like a red-hot crab.

"You... absorbed the True Fire of the Sun again?" Wu Feiyan was greatly startled.

"Are you courting death!"

"Master, save me..."

Although Cao Meng gained a lot from absorbing the True Fire of the Sun to temper his Golden Body this time, the amount of True Fire of the Sun absorbed in the time it takes to drink a cup of tea still far exceeded the amount he absorbed the first time.

Although the lihuo red lotus helped dissolve it, the fire poison within his body could not be completely eliminated.

Fortunately, with the help of his Revered Master, Her Majesty the Empress, who possessed the Profound Yin Saint Body and the foundation of a Half-Saint Cultivation base, Cao Meng's worries could be alleviated.

It was just that, in doing so, Wu Feiyan had to suffer.

Time passed bit by bit.

The moon climbed above the treetops.

Outside the main hall of Ganquan Palace, Qingluan sat cross-legged on the jade steps, holding the Vermilion Bird in her hands. Their auras had merged into one line at some unknown point, and a ball of purple flame burned brighter and brighter in Qingluan's palm.

"Hmm?"

Suddenly, Qingluan opened her eyes, her beautiful ears trembling slightly.

"What is that sound? Is Master and Junior Brother discussing the Dao..."

The strange sound was mixed with a graceful Dao Rhythm.

"That's Sound Wave Art, and it's fused with Charm Technique... Oh no~"

Qingluan shuddered and quickly pulled her mind away from the strange sound wave Dao Rhythm.

"What a powerful Sound Wave Bewitching Art. It seems Revered Master truly regards Junior Brother as her successor. However, Junior Brother is also a heaven-defying genius, actually able to sit and discuss the Dao with Revered Master and interact equally..." A smile curled up on Qingluan's lips.

"When I get the chance, I must ask Master and Junior Brother to guide me."

Inside Ganquan Palace, the lihuo red lotus transformed into a lotus platform three zhang (approx. 10 meters) in diameter. Amidst the luminous lotus petals, vast Dao Rhythm spread out, echoing for three days.

Two hours later.

The lihuo red lotus disappeared~

Her Majesty the Empress changed into a black long dress, her hair in a high crown. Her fox-like eyes were full of smiles.

With skin like an immortal and bones like jade, she leaned casually on the Dragon Couch.

This time, helping Cao Meng dissolve the True Fire of the Sun, Wu Feiyan also gained many benefits.

Not only was the Reincarnation cycle of her Cultivation Technique shortened again, but her Immortal Body Dharma Body also advanced further.

At this moment, although her True Essence and magical power were still restrained, relying on her Immortal Golden Body, she could exert considerable combat strength.

Although she was still far from her peak, at least she was no longer as powerless as before.

"Master, this Disciple requests an audience~"

Outside the hall, Qingluan's voice came through.

"Come in." Her Majesty the Empress said lazily.

Qingluan pushed open the main hall and immediately saw her Revered Master, radiant and uniquely charming, lying on the Dragon Couch.

"Master, where is Junior Brother?" Qingluan looked around but did not find any trace of Cao Meng.

Wu Feiyan lightly snorted: "That beast isn't here."

"Not here?" Qingluan was startled. "Master, I clearly saw Junior Brother enter, and I even heard the Great Dao Sound of you and Junior Brother discussing the Dao..."

"The... Great Dao Sound?" Wu Feiyan was stunned, and a look of speechlessness appeared on her exquisite face.

Qingluan did not doubt her, and said expectantly: "Master, next time you discuss the Dao with Junior Brother, could you bring this Disciple along?"

"Cough, cough, alright, alright~" Wu Feiyan coughed twice, finally noticing the little Vermilion Bird standing on Qingluan's shoulder.

"A Vermilion Bird! Where did you get it!"

"This bird belongs to Junior Brother," Qingluan explained. "Junior Brother he..."

As Qingluan spoke, her gaze swept over the table in front of the couch. She saw a stack of scrolls placed on the table. On the cover, her Revered Master was depicted wearing a ceremonial Dragon Robe, adorned with golden hairpins and jade bracelets, her long black hair cascading down to her waist.

Her exquisite face and unparalleled Fenghua, especially those beautiful fox-like eyes, were incredibly lifelike.

Qingluan stared blankly after just one glance.

Then, she reached out without hesitation to grab it. "Master, this album was drawn by Junior Brother, right? Can you give it to me..."

*Swoosh*~

Before her hand could touch the album, Her Majesty the Empress acted first, snatching the scroll into her hands.

"No way, this was drawn specifically for me by your Junior Brother."

"Hehe," Qingluan couldn't help but laugh. "Master, you keep calling him a beast and a Rebellious Disciple, but you still favor Junior Brother, don't you?"

...The bright moon hung high, the third watch (midnight).

White Deer Academy, by the ten-mile-long Jingpo Lake, willows swayed gently.

Xuanyuan Baizhi wore a white glowing long dress, standing gracefully by the lake. Her tall, elegant figure appeared incredibly ethereal under the moonlight.

The Holy Empress herself was a woman who possessed innate Charm, and under the enhancement of the moonlight, she was even more dazzling.

As the saying goes: view a warrior on horseback, view a beauty under the moon.

"You're late."

Holy Empress Xuanyuan slowly turned her head, her beautiful eyes fixed on the blue-robed man descending from the sky.

"Please forgive me, Your Ladyship. I Cultivated for too long and forgot the time." Cao Meng smiled slightly.

At the same time, he threw the Appraisal Technique at Xuanyuan Baizhi.

[Xuanyuan Baizhi: The leader of the Northern Branch of the Xuanyuan Family, Empress of the Great Liang Imperial Dynasty. She governs behind a screen and intends to seize the Great Liang territory and intercept the Great Liang Dragon Vein to temper a supreme treasure. Three years ago, when she was in seclusion attempting to Breakthrough to the Saint Realm, she suffered betrayal from a Disciple who administered the Profound Yin Ice Soul, one of the Ten Absolute Poisons, causing her efforts to fail. Subsequent investigation revealed that this incident was orchestrated by her nemesis, Wu Feiyan...]

Cultivation: Half-Step Saint Realm

Due to the uneradicated Profound Yin Poison, her Yin and Yang are unbalanced, making it difficult to enter the Saint Domain.

Innate Talent: Profound Charm Saint Yin Body [Saint Grade]

Sword Spirit Body [Heaven Grade]

destiny value: 7143 [Sevenfold Destiny Bearer] [Plunderable]

Thoughts: Rumor has it that this boy is Wu Feiyan's Sword Nurturing Slave, but the strength he displayed yesterday clearly contradicts that... But why did he suddenly propose taking me as his Master? Could it be that Wu Feiyan...]

"A Sevenfold Destiny Bearer, tsk tsk. Are women nowadays all this fierce? Every single one of them wants to change the world~" Cao Meng mused internally.

"Boy, do you truly wish to take me as your Master?" Holy Empress Xuanyuan stared fixedly at Cao Meng with her spiritual eyes, as if trying to see through him.

Cao Meng chuckled: "This Disciple saw that Your Ladyship possesses unparalleled Fenghua, and... felt admiration, so..."