This Imperial Concubine, the most powerful woman in Great Qin, was naturally one of Ancient Flower Immortal's Great Dao Avatars.
She turned to look at the newcomer, her delicate brows knitting. "Little Old One from Azure Breeze Temple? What are you doing here?"
The gaunt old man smiled as he surveyed the surroundings. "Hiding away in a place like this to temper your heart is indeed quite unusual. If my guess is correct, Fellow Daoist Hua managed to gradually seize sole control of Great Qin's power without using any cultivation, relying instead on schemes of the heart. Am I right?"
Ancient Flower Immortal slowly rose to her feet and faced the Little Old One standing some distance away. "There is a saying in the mortal world: he who wishes to wear the crown must bear its weight. Those words speak deeply to my heart. In my view, one who seeks eternity must sever the five aggregates of human existence. That is the purpose of my cultivation here."
The Little Old One sighed. "At any other time, this old man would certainly discuss the subtleties of the Supreme Emotionless Path with you. Unfortunately, the timing is not right."
Ancient Flower Immortal said, "So, you came to deal with me?"
"Correct."
The Little Old One said, "Though you did not participate in the battle at Ming Kong Mountain, this old man has already been listed as an enemy by the faction you belong to. Since we are enemies, we naturally must decide life and death, victory and defeat."
As he spoke, he opened his right palm, and a lotus seed emerged, scattering mysterious tides of time.
A Contraband Item—the Light and Shadow Lotus Seed!
Ancient Flower Immortal's pupils contracted.
Half an hour later.
The Little Old One emerged from the Imperial