The third day, early morning.
The clouds and mist on the Kunlun Mountain were thinner than usual, and the golden morning light, like a layer of molten gold, generously poured onto the glazed tiles of the Yaochi Guest Hall.
Qin Feng stood in the square in front of the palace, stretched out a big yawn, and his joints crackled and popped.
"Comfortable."
He exhaled a breath of stale air, a relaxed expression on his face that said, "Mission accomplished, ready to call it a day."
Behind him, the Three Sisters Yun Xiao, Bixiao, and Qiong Xiao, along with a host of goddesses including Chang'e and Princess Longji, were already fully prepared.
However, the atmosphere was a bit strange.
Bixiao's big eyes darted around, glancing every now and then towards the palace on the back mountain before quickly looking away. She leaned close to Yun Xiao's ear and whispered:
"Big sister, do you think that Empress might get angry and activate the mountain-protecting formation to detain us?"
"After all, Brother Qin..."
"Shut up."
Yun Xiao tapped Bixiao on the forehead in an annoyed tone, but her brows furrowed slightly.
Although Qin Feng's action of slapping away a saint's Spiritual Sense yesterday was indeed domineering and deterred the villains, the Queen Mother of the West is, after all, an ancient god at the peak of the Quasi-Saint realm.
People of this caliber value their reputation above all else.
Qin Feng's "feigned indifference" tactic was too ruthless. If the other party gets stuck on it and feels insulted, then today's farewell might not be so dignified.
" Alliance Leader."
Princess Longji stepped forward, her expression somewhat worried.
"The time has come, and there's still no movement from West Kunlun. Perhaps we should..."
What's the rush?
Qin Feng waved his hand, a confident smile curving his lips.
"Let the bullets... oh no, let the women fly a little longer."
He put his hands behind his back, his gaze fixed on the white jade road leading to the palace. There was no trace of anxiety in his eyes, only the confidence of a hunter looking at a trap that had already been set.
Just then...
when--
A melodious bell rang out from the summit of the main peak of the West Kunlun Mountains.
Immediately afterwards.
That was the cry of a phoenix.
It was loud and clear, high-pitched, and could pierce through metal and split rocks.
Nine enormous blue phoenixes pulled an extremely luxurious palanquin, which broke through the clouds and arrived. Behind the palanquin were three thousand neatly dressed female immortals in blue robes, each holding auspicious objects such as flowers, ruyi scepters, and precious pearls.
The scale of the procession was so grand that it was as if they were going to pay homage to the Dao Ancestor Hongjun.
"Hiss--"
Bixiao gasped and instinctively grabbed Yun Xiao's sleeve.
"This... this is going to be war?"
"With such a grand display, could it be that they're going to capture Brother Qin and take him back as their wife?"
Before anyone could react...
The imperial carriage landed.
The curtain was respectfully lifted by two maids.
A foot wearing Jin Feng boot stepped out.
Immediately afterwards, the figure of the Queen Mother of the West appeared before everyone.
At that moment, even the sound of breathing disappeared.
If last night's Queen Mother of the West was a captivating and alluring beauty, then today she is a Reign Supreme empress.
She wore the " Nine Phoenixes Facing the Sun Purple Gold Robe," symbolizing the highest authority in West Kunlun, and the Tai Zhen Morning Infant Crown on her head. In her hand, she held the White Jade Scepter representing punishment and execution.
Her makeup was exquisite, and she exuded an aura of grandeur.
The nobility and domineering aura emanating from his very bones made everyone present, except for Qin Feng, feel an urge to prostrate themselves in worship.
"It's all over, it's all over."
Bixiao shrank her neck, her face turning pale.
"Dressed so formally, they're definitely declaring war!"
"Brother Qin has really messed up this time!"
However.
Just when everyone thought the Queen Mother of the West was about to come and punish them.
She moved.
She ignored the shocked gazes and the oppressive atmosphere.
She walked straight towards Qin Feng.
She walked steadily with each step, her skirt trailing on the ground with a soft rustling sound.
She stopped three steps away from Qin Feng.
The two looked at each other.
Qin Feng remained nonchalant, even raising an eyebrow at her.
As the Queen Mother of the West looked at the man before her, her phoenix eyes, usually as cold as ice, were now churning with extremely complex emotions.
There was reverence, gratitude, a touch of shyness, and... utter surrender.
She took a deep breath.
Then, he made a move that left everyone's jaws dropping.
She clasped her hands together and bowed slightly.
The head that represented the supreme glory of the Primordial World female immortal slowly bowed down before Qin Feng.
Is this... a bow?
And it's a courtesy from a subordinate to a superior?!
" Yang Hui, the Lord of West Kunlun."
Her voice wasn't loud, but it sounded like a declaration, clearly resounding throughout the Kunlun Mountain and reaching everyone's ears.
"Greetings, Alliance Leader Qin."
boom!
The square in the Guest Hall instantly erupted into chaos.
The fairies who had initially thought they were going to fight stared wide-eyed, as if they had seen the sun rise in the west.
Yang Hui?
She actually referred to herself by her real name? Instead of "this palace"?
And... what did she just say?
Have you met Alliance Leader Qin?
"After three days of deep deliberation..."
The Queen Mother of the West maintained her bowing posture, her tone firm and resolute, conveying an unquestionable determination.
"The 100,000 female immortals of West Kunlun wish to join the ' Goddess Immortal Alliance '."
"From this day forward, the West Kunlun Alliance will respect Alliance Leader Qin as its leader and obey only his Alliance Leader."
As she said this, she slowly raised her head.
That exquisitely beautiful face no longer held a trace of arrogance, only a gentle softness that had been washed away from its former glory.
She looked into Qin Feng's eyes, and it seemed as if these words weren't meant for the whole world, but only for him:
"Whether it's the Kunlun legacy, or... Yang Hui's current body."
"All are entrusted to the Alliance Leader."
"We hope that our Alliance Leader will not abandon us."
quiet.
An eerie stillness fell over the entire room.
Bixiao opened her mouth wide, wide enough to fit a Flat Peach inside.
The silk handkerchief in Yun Xiao's hand had fallen to the ground at some point.
Even Chang'e, who had always been calm and composed, was now wide-eyed, her face filled with disbelief.
This is the Queen Mother of the West!
That arrogant Queen Mother of the West, who didn't even respect the Heavenly Emperor!
They actually... submitted?
And was it this kind of complete surrender, without reservation, even bordering on "paying off"?
What exactly did this man do to her?
Just as everyone was so shocked they were questioning their existence, the long-lost and pleasant system notification sound rang in Qin Feng's mind.
[bite!]
[Congratulations, host! You have achieved an epic achievement!]
[Successfully protected the Queen Mother of the West, the Head of Female Immortals the Primordial World!]
[System Rating: Perfect! Not only did you conquer the territory, but you also won over people's hearts! The host's use of the carrot and stick technique is masterful!]
[Detection indicates the Queen Mother of the West has genuinely submitted, triggering the hidden achievement: " Myriad Immortals Paying Homage "!]
[Rewards being distributed...]
[Obtained a supreme treasure of the Great Dao: the Chaos Dragon Phoenix Chariot! (Pulled by Chaos Divine Dragon and protected by an immortal phoenix, it boasts unparalleled prestige and invincible defense, making it an essential artifact for showing off!)]
[Special privileges granted: Command of Ten Thousand Laws!]
[Note: The Immortal Alliance's fortune and the fortune of West Kunlun have perfectly merged. As the Alliance Leader, the host can mobilize one-tenth of the Magic Power of all allies (including the Queen Mother of the West ) to empower themselves at any time! Furthermore, within the Immortal Alliance's territory, the host's Words Manifested into Law, and the host has absolute control over all allies!]
Rumble--
As the system's voice faded, an indescribable surge of immense fortune, like the Yangtze River, poured wildly into Qin Feng's body.
His aura changed.
Originally, he just seemed somewhat mysterious and arrogant.
Now, a genuine air of authority, befitting a person in a superior position, emanated from him.
That was the aura of an emperor, gathering the fortune of half of the Primordial World female Immortal Qi.
As Qin Feng felt the surge of power within him, his smile deepened.
He stepped forward, reached out his hand, and just as he had done the night before in the palace, gently supported the Queen Mother of the West's arm and helped her up.
" Your Empress is too kind."
Qin Feng looked at her, his gaze no longer merely scrutinizing, but carrying a hint of recognition for "one of his own."
"Now that we've joined the Immortal Alliance, we're all one family."
"Since we're family..."
He leaned closer and chuckled softly in a voice only the two of them could hear:
"There will be plenty of opportunities to make up for the classes you didn't finish last night."
The Queen Mother of the West trembled.
The empress's face, which had just been full of majesty, was instantly flushed with a blush that ran all the way to the roots of her neck.
She gave Qin Feng a reproachful glare.
That one glance was captivating.
She had lost all airs of an ancient god; she was clearly just a little woman coaxing her lover.
"It's entirely up to the Alliance Leader to decide."
She spoke softly and naturally stood half a step to Qin Feng's side.
This is an extremely delicate position.
This not only demonstrated her status but also aptly showed her attitude of respecting Qin Feng.
"Alright."
Qin Feng turned around to face the three thousand female immortals in green robes, as well as Yun Xiao and the others who looked completely bewildered.
With a wave of his hand, his sleeves fluttered, and an air of domineering arrogance soared into the sky.
"Now that West Kunlun has joined us, our Immortal Alliance's reputation is truly established."
"Issue my order!"
"Announce to the primordial Primordial World!"
"All those belonging to my Goddess Immortal Alliance are under my protection."
"Who dares to touch my people...?"
Qin Feng narrowed his eyes, his gaze seemingly piercing through the endless void, looking towards the distant Beyond the Thirty-Three Heavens and the Western Pure Land bathed in Buddhist light.
The voice was icy cold, yet it exploded like thunder:
"No matter how far away, they will be punished!"