Heaven-defying Rewards!

"Ding! Detected that the host has taken the Empress as a disciple. Reward: Hundredfold Amplification! Congratulations, Host, for obtaining the Ziwei Divine Sword!"

"Congratulations, Host, for obtaining Grandmaster-level Sword Intent!"

"Congratulations, Host, for obtaining an Emperor-level martial art: Heaven Severing Sword Drawing Technique!"

"Congratulations, Host, for obtaining fifty years of cultivation!"

The barrage of rewards echoed by his ears the next instant.

"The Dog System finally dropped some top-tier loot! One haul and I'm loaded!"

Watching the panels continuously pop up before him, Qin Yang felt an indescribable rush of comfort and excitement.

After spending so many days and nights lying in wait just to take on a disciple, he had finally received his reward.

His stalking over this period had not been in vain either. What he wanted had come without effort!

"It's all thanks to my good disciple."

Qin Yang gave Li Zixuan a satisfied glance. She was currently comprehending the sword path, her cheeks flushed as she panted lightly, strands of hair clinging to her skin with fragrant sweat.

The more he looked at her like this, the more pleasing she became to the eye. "Not bad. As expected of the future Empress—the rewards she can trigger are truly lavish!"

Seeing that Li Zixuan was immersed in comprehension, Qin Yang did not wish to disturb her. Having received his rewards as well, he immediately used his movement technique and quietly left Broken Peak Mountain.

He then arrived at a valley somewhat farther away.

Secluded and deep.

It was the perfect place to inspect his rewards!

"Alright, let's see what kind of good stuff I got."

Qin Yang gathered his thoughts and focused his mind.

The next moment—

Buzz! A clear sword cry resounded. Purple starry radiance shot into the sky and condensed into a three-foot-six-inch longsword.

Dragons coiled around the hilt, phoenixes entwined it, and the entire sword shone with rosy light. Bathed in the moonlight pouring through the clouds, it reflected endless violet clouds as its sword radiance!

"A fine sword!"

Qin Yang examined the Ziwei Divine Sword and ran two joined fingers across its blade.

In an instant, the sword answered with an eager cry, lively and jubilant.

It had undoubtedly developed spiritual intelligence, transcending the ordinary and reaching the pinnacle of divine weapons!

And when such a divine sword emerged, it was bound to bring strange phenomena with it.

Qin Yang looked up at the night sky. Rosy radiance had suddenly filled the heavens, already eclipsing the bright moon and stars and forming a magnificent celestial spectacle!

...In the city center, neon lights flickered as traffic flowed endlessly.

Pedestrians stopped one after another and stared toward the suburban night sky, all of them dumbstruck as they hurriedly pulled out their phones to take pictures.

"WTF! Honey, look over there! There really are immortals!"

"Could it be that Innate Realm master from last time again?!"

"Hey! Driver, stop going forward! Hurry and head toward that light! A treasure must have appeared!"

The entire city was thrown into an uproar! Amid the boiling clamor, blaring horns, and shocked screams, the whole urban district instantly became a complete mess, and traffic descended into chaos!

The once-empty highway leading to the suburbs became completely jammed.

Whoosh, whoosh!

At that moment, people heard the sound of clothing cutting through the air above them as dark figures flashed past.

They looked up.

Several powerful Star Warriors were using exquisite movement techniques, racing like lightning shadows as they bypassed the congested roads.

Many of Jianghai City's experts had been alerted and were all rushing toward that secluded valley.

"Old Li, with your vast knowledge and experience, have you ever seen such an unusual celestial phenomenon?"

The Martial Hall Master moved like a hawk as he used his movement technique, yet he did not forget to speak with Old Li beside him.

Both of them were already in the Innate Realm, so they were far ahead of the other cultivators on the road.

"This phenomenon looks more like the appearance of some rare treasure."

Old Li raced alongside the Martial Hall Master, his white beard billowing in the wind.

"I share your opinion, Elder," the Martial Hall Master said with a nod. "An ancient text once said, 'If purple vapor appears between the Dipper and Ox constellations, it is the essence of a treasured sword piercing upward into the heavens.'"

"Martial Hall Master, are you saying... a divine sword has appeared?"

Old Li raised his white brows, his expression uncertain.

"Indeed. Purple vapor phenomena appeared in ancient times as well, and beneath the ground corresponding to those celestial signs, the two treasured swords Longquan and Tai'a were unearthed!"

Looking at the rosy celestial radiance in the distance, the Martial Hall Master speculated, "Now that such a phenomenon has appeared, we cannot simply stand by."

"Of course."

Old Li nodded, then suddenly remembered something and looked toward the valley. "That girl Xiaoxuan is nearby comprehending the sword path. I hope she won't be affected..."

...Meanwhile.

On Broken Peak Mountain, Li Zixuan slowly opened her eyes, and a streak of sword radiance emerged.

Then, as though a sword had been sheathed, it vanished into the unseen.

"I finally did it."

She lightly licked her lips. Comprehending One Sword Opens the Heavenly Gate had taken an enormous amount of effort, and she was now drenched in fragrant sweat, her entire body wet.

Her thin, close-fitting shirt clung tightly to her skin, clearly outlining the curves of her still-developing waist.

"Ah, I'm completely soaked."

Li Zixuan suddenly remembered that her master was still present, and a blush immediately rose along her fair neck.

However, just then—

The tranquil atmosphere around her brought her back to her senses.

"Huh? Where's Master?"

Li Zixuan looked around in confusion, then suddenly noticed the rosy radiance on a nearby mountain.

The soaring glow obscured the night sky, leaving her momentarily dazed.

"So beautiful... Did Master cause this?"

Li Zixuan stared at the rosy radiance, wishing she could rush over immediately.

But before seeing her master—

First—

She had to change out of these soaking-wet clothes...

...Over here.

Qin Yang, the culprit behind the citywide commotion, was lying on the grass, leisurely admiring the rosy radiance.

The Ziwei Divine Sword lay at his side, casually tossed beside the weeds. If those cultivators knew a Divine Artifact was being treated this way, they would probably be furious enough to die on the spot.

"Not bad, not bad. This rosy glow really is beautiful—pretty much like the Northern Lights."

Qin Yang yawned and put away the Ziwei Divine Sword, already finding it rather dull.

"It's time to collect the next wave of rewards."

He opened the panel and checked the information.

The reward after the Ziwei Divine Sword was Grandmaster-level Sword Intent.

"Hm? It gave me the Grandmaster level outright?"

Qin Yang's mouth twitched. This reward had completely thrown him off.

As far as he knew, Sword Intent in this world was roughly divided into five major realms: rudimentary, minor accomplishment, major accomplishment, perfection, and grandmaster.

Yet with this round of the Empress taking him as her master, the system had directly maxed it out!

"Good, good, good! Hundredfold Amplification is freaking awesome!"

"If she had taken me as her master through the normal process, the Dog System would probably have only given me the 'rudimentary' realm and made me level it up bit by bit."

Level up my ass!

Overjoyed, Qin Yang moved his thoughts and directly fused with the Grandmaster-level Sword Intent.

The next instant—

Vast Sword Intent exploded outward, crushing the grass, trees, rocks, and earth within several meters around him with Qin Yang at its center.

Boom, boom!

The terrifying Sword Intent gradually spread.

Before long, it covered the entire mountain, forming an insurmountable cage of pressure! Whoosh, whoosh!

The sound of clothes slicing through the air interwove beyond the mountain. The many experts who had rushed over from Jianghai City stopped in their tracks, not daring to advance even an inch farther. All of them were utterly horrified.

"Don't get any closer! What terrifying Sword Intent pressure! There must be a Grandmaster-level expert in the valley!"

"Could some master be fighting a Star Beast?"

"A Star Beast fighting over treasure? Could it be the expert who used One Sword Breaks Peak last time?!"

They all made their own guesses, but none came close to the truth.

Only Li Zixuan, who was still on her way, sensed the Sword Intent and instantly understood everything. Excitement flickered in her beautiful eyes.

"Master! It must be Master's Sword Intent!"