Everyone was drawn in once more by Su Yang's narration, as though they had been transported into the scene and forgotten all the turmoil from before.
The moment Ye Fan obtained the Heart of the Demon Emperor, a peerlessly beautiful woman suddenly appeared before him.
The woman looked about eighteen or nineteen. Her figure was perfectly proportioned, her eyes clear and bright, and her skin as fair as snow. The black hair cascading down behind her head was as smooth as clouds of ink.
Such breathtaking beauty was beyond comparison—even the legendary Nine Heavens Immortal Maiden would have found it difficult to match her. In terms of both bearing and appearance, she was even superior.
As soon as these words were spoken, the listeners seated around them revealed expressions of astonishment and envy.
Immediately afterward, someone impatiently asked Su Yang, "Mister Su, who exactly was that woman? How could she be even more beautiful than the heavenly immortal maidens?"
"That's right, Mister Su. Have you ever seen an immortal maiden?"
"With your esteemed status, you may truly have seen the immortal maidens Above the Nine Heavens. But we really find it hard to believe that anyone could be more beautiful than them."
"That's right. The Nine Heavens Immortal Maiden is already unimaginably beautiful. How could there be a woman even more stunning in this world?"
"Haha, could it be that Mister Su made her up just to amuse us?"
Su Yang smiled faintly. His gaze swept across everyone as he slowly said, "Do you believe that the Nine Heavens Immortal Maiden is the most beautiful woman in the world?"
"Of course."
"Mister Su, who do you think could be more captivating than an immortal maiden?"
"If I could see an immortal maiden's face with my own eyes, I'd die without regrets."
After hearing this, Su Yang nodded lightly before continuing:
"I once promised you that after Ye Fan and the others arrived at the new land aboard the Nine Dragons Pulling Coffin, I would give you a chance to ask questions."
"Now, would you like to know what peerlessly beautiful women exist in that Shrouding the Heavens World?"
"If you're interested, I can tell you about them. Of course, I won't reveal anything about the future plot."
"Afterward, we can compare the beauties of the Shrouding the Heavens World with those of this Primordial World one by one. How does that sound?"
Everyone's spirits lifted at his words, and eager anticipation appeared in their eyes.
Even Third Holy Mother, Chang Xi, Xi He, and Empress Nuwa revealed curious expressions as they quietly gazed at Su Yang.
They wanted to hear him describe the peerless beauties of that mysterious world.
After all, everyone, regardless of gender, was curious about breathtakingly beautiful women.
Men were motivated by yearning, while women were more interested in comparison—just who was superior?
Even immortals and gods could not escape this innate nature.
"Mister Su, then please tell us. We all want to learn about the beautiful women of the Shrouding the Heavens World."
"That's right, Mister Su. I heard that the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden is the number-one beauty in the Heavenly Court. I wonder whether the women of the Shrouding the Heavens World can compare with her."
"How should they be compared? In legends, the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden is so beautiful that she could topple a kingdom. Even among immortal maidens, she is a supreme figure!"
"Hey, it's hard to say. Perhaps there really is a woman in the Shrouding the Heavens World who can rival her."
Within Zixiao Palace.
When Sect Master Tongtian saw Su Yang shatter the Lightning Punishment with a single uttered word, his eyes widened in shock.
"This brat—what method did he use?
"I clearly sensed no cultivation from him at all. At most, he merely seemed to possess some strength. How did he destroy the Lightning Punishment with nothing but a single sentence!?"
Sect Master Tongtian's eyes were filled with confusion. After all, what had descended just now was no ordinary heavenly tribulation, but a heavenly punishment!
Although there was only a one-word difference between them, the disparity was enormous.
The first distinction was that heavenly tribulations could be dispelled through magic treasures or cultivation techniques, and one could even use them to increase one's strength.
Such tribulations usually appeared when demon clans transformed or when immortals below the Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm cultivated. Every five hundred years, they would face the Three Disasters, Six Calamities, and Nine Tribulations.
Heavenly punishment, however, was a chastisement imposed by the Heavenly Dao, and almost no one could escape it.
Although the power of each Lightning Punishment varied, no matter what, it was not something a mortal could withstand.
Yet Su Yang had destroyed the Lightning Punishment with a single word!
How had he done it?
Hongjun also opened his eyes at that moment, shock showing in his gaze.
"The Lightning Punishment was broken just like that?"
His face was filled with disbelief. He immediately urged the Heavenly Dao Power, attempting to investigate Su Yang's identity.
Anyone who could dispel the Lightning Punishment so easily was certainly no ordinary person.
But soon, Hongjun's expression became even more complicated.
The Heavenly Dao Power he had summoned actually could not determine Su Yang's origins!
How was that possible? Could someone truly exist beyond the Heavenly Dao's control?
Within the Netherworld.
Lord of Mount Tai could not help drawing in a sharp breath when he witnessed Su Yang effortlessly destroy the Lightning Punishment.
"How is this possible? The power of the Lightning Punishment was actually dispelled just like that?"
"How did he do it?" Great Emperor Fengdu asked in equal disbelief.
Houtu gazed at that figure, her heart surging with complicated emotions.
"It seems this child truly is no ordinary person. Even the Heavenly Dao's Lightning Punishment could do nothing to him."
After pondering for a moment, she continued, "You two should go there yourselves and bring him back. Don't let those malicious people harm him."
Lord of Mount Tai and Great Emperor Fengdu both nodded in agreement, their hearts filled with immense shock.
In the Heavenly Court, above Lingxiao Treasure Hall.
The Jade Emperor was likewise deeply shaken as he watched Su Yang casually dispel the Heavenly Dao's Lightning Punishment.
Taibai Jinxing wore an astonished expression and could not help saying, "What method did this youth use?
"The Heavenly Dao Tribulation, said to have been impossible to escape since ancient times, was actually dispelled by him so effortlessly?"
The Jade Emperor's gaze narrowed slightly as he slowly said, "It seems this mortal named Su Yang truly possesses something extraordinary.
"However, since he has angered the Heavenly Dao, I fear he will face difficulties at every turn in the Earthly Immortal Realm from now on."
Taibai Jinxing nodded in agreement. "Su Yang has already incurred the Heavenly Dao's suspicion. Those experts in the Earthly Immortal Realm who wish to curry favor with that one will probably all move against him."
"It won't be long before someone personally goes to capture him and send him to Zixiao Palace."
On Golden Turtle Island, deep within Biyou Palace.
This place had once been the headquarters of the Interception Sect, but everything had long since changed. After the Investiture of the Gods Tribulation, Sect Master Tongtian was suppressed in Zixiao Palace.
The disciples of the Interception Sect had scattered in all directions. The sect that had once flourished had now been reduced to desolation.
Even Daoist Duobao had defected to the West and become Tathagata Buddha, representing the Western Sect as it established itself in the Earthly Immortal Realm.
At that moment, within Biyou Palace, three peerlessly beautiful women were intently watching an image condensed through immense magical power.
They were the three foremost disciples of Sect Master Tongtian, the famed "Three Sanxiao Maidens" of the Three Realms.
Yunxiao's eyes were filled with surprise and doubt as she looked at the unharmed Su Yang in the image and said quietly, "A mortal actually managed to evade the Heavenly Dao Power and even destroy the Lightning Tribulation!
"How is this possible?"
Bixiao drew in a deep breath and said softly, "To survive the Heavenly Dao Tribulation, elder sister—could Su Yang be the Interception Sect's last hope?"
Qiongxiao, however, gently shook her head and said calmly, "Being able to evade the Lightning Tribulation doesn't mean he can escape the Heavenly Dao's control.
"Although this person possesses some ability, he is still far from being enough to become the turning point for our Interception Sect."
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