81: The Emperor of the Dynasty (Part 1): His Golden Body Shines Brightly in the Great Qian Dynasty

East of Qianyuan, west of Huaixuan.

Imperial Purple Qi rose in a dense mist, condensing into golden lotuses.

A hundred miles away, atop the mountain peaks, figures gathered one after another.

They were all prominent Sects from throughout the entire Ancient Immortal world.

Whether bringing Disciples or coming alone, they were here for only one thing—to observe the ceremony.

After the Reflecting Nine Heavens, wanting to take a step further and pluck the Dao Fruit is as difficult as ascending to heaven.

The Breakthrough of the Imperial Lineage was even more grand and powerful.

Even the Six Great Immortal Sects would not miss such an opportunity.

Gaining even a sliver of insight would make it worthwhile.

Under such fortune, no one would take action against You Ruoli, nor was there any need... Qin Tian raised his eyes and gazed at the sky.

"Is it finally about to begin?"

Whether the mission can be completed depends on today.

"Senior Brother, where did Revered Master go?" Su Ningying sat beside Qin Tian, constantly leaning closer to him.

She had been with Su Zhirou lately, while Bai Xiyin was always clinging to Qin Tian, which gave her a headache.

But she couldn't interrupt.

She could only grit her teeth and endure it.

Now that she finally had some free time, she used her advantage as a Senior Sister to push Bai Xiyin aside.

As for Han Qing, she seemed to be pestered by You Qian... who chattered incessantly, much to her annoyance.

"I don't know what your Revered Master is up to." Hua Jianjia appeared out of nowhere, tossed Su Ningying aside, and then subtly pushed Shu Qiyue forward.

Qin Tian: "..."

Shu Qiyue: "..."

Su Ningying: "!!!"

How hateful!

"Pushing you over in public like this, Senior Hua is clearly afraid the whole world won't know..."

"I don't mind, so why do you?" Shu Qiyue shrugged. "Besides, I actually like this look of yours."

"Revered Master said I should enter the Mortal World for tempering and experience the complexities of love, hate, and the seven emotions and six desires."

"I've wandered alone for so many years and made plenty of enemies, but I've never experienced love. How about it? Want to give it a try?"

"If it doesn't work out, we can always break up!"

"heroine Shu, these things depend on feelings." Qin Tian couldn't help but smile.

Clearly, Shu Qiyue just found him pleasing to the eye... "Feelings?"

"This heroine is as beautiful as a flower; what woman can compare to me? You have no feelings? I don't believe it!"

"Unless you already have someone in your heart!"

Qin Tian didn't respond.

"Eh? That expression... you really do!"

"Quick, tell me, who is it? I bet it's one of your Junior Sisters, right?"

Qin Tian was speechless.

Gossip really is a woman's nature... "Eh?"

"It's not your Junior Sisters?"

"Could it be... your Revered Master?!"

Qin Tian was stunned.

"I couldn't tell, but you're quite bold, daring to covet your own Revered Master!"

Shu Qiyue raised an eyebrow. If it were Yun Xi, she really wouldn't have much competitive edge in terms of looks... After all, being number one on the Ancient Immortal Grace Rankings was no joke.

"What nonsense are you talking!" Qin Tian said crossly. "Aren't you afraid of being thrashed when Revered Master returns?"

"This is a voice transmission, what are you afraid of?"

"You didn't deny it. Quick, tell me, what does this kind of forbidden love feel like? What does it taste like to love someone you can't have?"

Shu Qiyue's eyes were glowing; she was truly incredibly curious.

Qin Tian: "..."

"If you keep talking nonsense, believe it or not, I'll sew your mouth shut!"

Shu Qiyue was taken aback.

"Oho!"

"A mere Grotto-Heaven Realm like you dares to be so insolent before this heroine!"

"Take this... Eh?"

Shu Qiyue froze.

Qin Tian vanished right before her eyes.

She actually...

...didn't react at all?

"Is this a spatial Divine Ability?" Shu Qiyue was puzzled. "No, that's not right. It seems he was just too fast, so fast that even my perception could hardly detect him..."

"..."

Qin Tian's figure reappeared. "heroine Shu, sometimes Realm doesn't represent everything."

"What Divine Ability did you just use?!"

"It's a secret."

Having said that, Qin Tian looked directly at the sky.

How vexing!

My heart is so itchy!

"Teach me, and I'll trade you for a Divine Ability I created myself!"

"No deal."

"Name your price!"

Qin Tian was surprised; Shu Qiyue didn't seem to be joking, she really looked like she wanted to learn it.

"If you want to trade, then exchange it for the foundational palace technique of your Floating Cloud Immortal Palace."

Shu Qiyue's mouth hung open. "You guy, you really have the nerve to ask for that!"

"If not, then forget it." Qin Tian shrugged.

"You—!"

"Actually, it's not impossible."

"Hmm?" Qin Tian gave Shu Qiyue a surprised look.

Shu Qiyue smoothed her hair and leaned into Qin Tian's ear, whispering softly, "Marry into my Floating Cloud Immortal Palace, and you can pick any Cultivation Technique you want."

This sentence was not spoken via voice transmission.

All the experts from the various Sects present heard it crystal clear.

Instantly, countless strange looks were directed at Qin Tian.

It was enough to make one's skin crawl.

She did it on purpose!

This woman is definitely doing this on purpose!

Hua Jianjia's lips curled up. "As expected of little Qiyue, she has him right where she wants him."

"It seems it won't be long before she captures this kid!"

Boom!

A massive roar resounded from the sky.

Qin Tian felt the gazes on him vanish instantly as everyone raised their eyes to stare at the figure slowly walking out.

"Whew, that was timely."

You Ruoli was dressed in a black dragon robe, stepping on golden lotuses as she ascended the steps.

Her expression was solemn, her bearing dignified, and her eyes flashed with unwavering determination. Her voice spread throughout the entire Great Daqian.

"I have received the mandate from heaven, bearing the weight of heaven and earth, and upholding the sacrifices of the state..."

"Today, following the ancient path and treading upon the profound origin, I shall pluck the Dao Fruit of heaven and earth to prove myself as the Imperial Heavenly Monarch!"

"Let heaven and earth be my witness, and the sun and moon be my proof!"

"I, You clan's Ruoli, have no regrets and no fear!"

"Today!"

"I summon the High Ancestor!"

"To forge the Golden Body!"

The rumbling sound was like a clap of thunder!

Beneath You Ruoli's feet, the golden lotuses bloomed with endless brilliance.

The mountain slopes shifted, and the clouds churned.

The roar of a Dragon shook the heavens.

Golden Dragon Qi continuously gushed out from the Ancestral Veins of Great Daqian, condensing in one place.

You Ruoli raised her eyes, her dragon robe fluttering in the wind, her jade crown clinking, and golden qi surrounding her, fully displaying her imperial majesty.

The Dragon Qi soared into the air, churning incessantly.

Gradually...

...a colossal shadow that reached the sky manifested behind You Ruoli.

It was an incredibly majestic national destiny Golden Body!

Instantly, everyone's breath hitched, their eyes unable to look away.

At this very moment, all the citizens of Great Daqian looked toward the same place.

The golden light illuminated the world, sweeping over every body and lighting up every shadow.

"Greetings, Her Majesty the Empress!"

In You Ruoli's ears, the mountain-shaking cheers rose and fell.

She raised her eyes, and what she saw was the entire territory of Great Daqian.

At this moment.

Every face, every figure...

...and everything else...

...she could see them all.

Finally, You Ruoli's gaze unconsciously fell upon Qin Tian, staring deeply for a long time.

Then, she soared into the air and merged into the national destiny Golden Body... Qin Tian felt that overwhelming aura and murmured, "Finally, it has begun."

"From now on, she will no longer have time to concern herself with anything in Great Daqian."

"This is also the best time for them to make their move."

As expected.

Ten breaths later, a sky-shaking voice resounded throughout Great Daqian once more—

"You Ruoli, you have slaughtered the imperial clan, colluded with foreign Realms, and brought calamity to the world. Today, we shall act on behalf of heaven and comfort the spirit of the High Ancestor in heaven!"

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