Ling Qingzhu's Shock

"Is this Mo Jingtian, the Emperor of the Great Yan Dynasty? This aura is even stronger than Lin Fan's."

Lin Langtian's expression also turned slightly solemn.

From Mo Jingtian, he sensed an immense pressure, one even more formidable than the pressure Lin Fan had given him.

This man had likely successfully endured a Nirvana Tribulation and formally stepped into the One Yuan Nirvana Stage!

"Greetings, Your Majesty!" As everyone pondered this, the gathered geniuses hurriedly bowed in respect.

"Haha, why be so polite? Rise."

Mo Jingtian laughed heartily, his laughter rolling like thunder and carrying an indescribable pressure. With a wave of his hand, a gentle force spread forth, lifting everyone who had bowed.

Such was the terrifying power of a Nirvana Stage expert.

After a moment of reflection, Lin Langtian suddenly turned his gaze behind Mo Jingtian. A Green-robed Youth was following him there.

The young man was extraordinarily handsome. Even Qin Shi beside Lin Langtian could hardly compare to him. With features and looks like his, even women would feel jealous upon seeing him.

However, Lin Langtian paid no attention to his appearance, because as the man gradually approached, he could faintly sense an extremely powerful aura slowly flowing within him.

"This guy has actually entered the Half-step Qi Creation Stage as well." Lin Langtian raised a brow as he sensed that aura.

At the same time, Lin Langtian recognized him. This youth, prettier than a woman, was likely the strongest member of the Imperial Clan's younger generation.

The Imperial Clan's Mo Ling.

"As expected of the Imperial Clan. Their foundation truly runs deep..." Lin Langtian shook his head slightly after sensing Mo Ling's strength.

Even though he had encountered many fortuitous opportunities after being reborn, he still did not hold much of an advantage over Mo Ling.

Of course, as time passed, Lin Langtian's advantage would sooner or later become increasingly apparent, and the gap between him and these geniuses of the Great Yan Empire would gradually widen.

Lin Langtian had absolute confidence in this.

"Brother Langtian, it has been a long time. I heard your cultivation has improved again recently." The Green-robed Youth smiled faintly at Lin Langtian.

As the top geniuses of the Great Yan Empire, the two had naturally crossed paths before. Yet what puzzled Mo Ling was that he could now sense a vague feeling of threat from Lin Langtian.

He had never experienced such a feeling among those of his generation.

Lin Langtian was also startled by Mo Ling's initiative in greeting him. He then cupped his hands and said, "Greetings, Third Prince."

Mo Ling ranked third within the Imperial Clan and was thus known as the Third Prince.

Mo Ling smiled, his smile captivating. His gaze carefully swept over Lin Langtian before slowly withdrawing after a moment. "Brother Langtian, you've changed greatly recently. Could it be that you encountered some fortuitous opportunity?"

"Haha, Third Prince, you jest."

Lin Langtian smiled faintly at those words, though inwardly, he became somewhat wary.

From that one remark alone, Mo Ling was likely far more capable than ordinary people. As expected of someone from the Imperial Clan.

Fortunately, their conversation did not last long. Otherwise, Lin Langtian truly worried that something might be seen through.

As for why their conversation was interrupted, it was because, with the Imperial Clan's arrival, the true protagonist was about to appear.

"Haha, Uncle Mo, you flatter Qingzhu too much. I am merely an insignificant disciple sent by my sect to the Great Yan Empire. How could I trouble the Emperor of the Great Yan Empire and all its foremost geniuses to await me?"

Just as Lin Langtian finished speaking with Mo Ling, a clear and ethereal voice suddenly rang through the hall.

That voice was exceptionally beautiful, as if it contained a special magic. At once, many people's eyes revealed dazed, intoxicated expressions.

"Ling Qingzhu!"

Lin Langtian's mind had also briefly gone hazy when that ethereal voice sounded, but he quickly regained his senses.

A trace of astonishment immediately surged into his eyes. He hurriedly raised his head and saw a streak of green light sweep over from the distant sky before transforming into a Green Lotus and entering the hall.

Upon that Green Lotus stood a graceful figure. Though a thin veil covered her face, those crystal-clear eyes instantly made heaven and earth seem dim.

The woman wore a simple pale dress. Her brows resembled emerald feathers, her skin was like white snow, and her waist was slender as silk. Beneath the thin veil, her clear eyes shone with life, making heaven and earth pale in comparison.

Such a woman, with such peerless beauty and temperament, was truly rare beneath the heavens.

The entire hall fell silent at that moment.

Though a thin veil concealed the woman's face, the faintly visible contours revealed an almost perfect curve of her features, making one wish to tear away that veil and see the peerless beauty that could eclipse a hundred flowers.

"What a beautiful woman!"

Lin Langtian stared at the simply dressed woman standing barefoot upon the Green Lotus, unable to stop himself from drawing a quiet breath.

Although he had long known that Ling Qingzhu was a peerless beauty of the Heavenly Profound Continent, seeing her in person still left him deeply shaken.

Even the possessive desire of a man could not help but arise in his heart.

But the instant that thought emerged, Lin Langtian ruthlessly suppressed it!

Women would only slow down the speed at which I draw my sword!

Moreover, although Ling Qingzhu's voice was ethereal, Lin Langtian could not see the slightest gentleness in those crystal-clear eyes. Instead, there was only a deeply rooted aloofness that kept others at a thousand miles' distance.

Combined with what he knew of her from the original timeline, Ling Qingzhu was clearly the type who appeared warm on the outside but was cold within!

A woman like this was even more difficult to deal with than those who looked cold as ice on the surface.

Beside Ling Qingzhu stood another slender, tall figure. She was a Silver-haired Woman dressed in a light green gown, with a tall and graceful figure and an exceptionally beautiful face.

If this woman were elsewhere, her beauty would certainly cause quite a sensation. Yet standing beside Ling Qingzhu, she appeared dim by comparison.

"Huangpu Jing of the Huangpu Family. It seems the Huangpu Family truly has quite a close connection with Ling Qingzhu."

Gazing at the Silver-haired Woman and recalling certain events from the original timeline, Lin Langtian muttered.

"Haha, Niece Qingzhu, you are too polite. Your presence truly brings glory to my Great Yan Empire."

Mo Jingtian looked at the figure upon the Green Lotus, a trace of gravity flashing through his eyes before he let out a clear, hearty laugh.

As Mo Jingtian's words fell, Ling Qingzhu finally stepped into the hall.

"Thank you for the trouble, Uncle Mo..." Ling Qingzhu looked toward Mo Jingtian and smiled faintly.

Although Mo Jingtian's terrifying aura carried immense pressure, it was like a gentle breeze brushing against Ling Qingzhu's face, leaving her almost completely unaffected.

After exchanging greetings, Ling Qingzhu lightly swept her gaze across the hall. Although everyone present was among the Great Yan Empire's foremost geniuses, her expression remained utterly calm.

However, just as she was about to withdraw her gaze, the figure in the corner caused her cold eyes to freeze abruptly.

Even her previously unmoved expression changed slightly.

Because upon that seemingly ordinary figure, she had actually seen an incomparably intense fire.

That fire transformed into fierce Black Flame, as though it wished to burn the entire world...