Two People, Breaking Through Together!

Above the main hall of the Great Gan Dynasty's imperial palace.

Civil officials and military generals stood in two rows, the atmosphere solemn.

Below the throne, everyone was reporting on the military situation.

The cold, beautiful woman in a golden Dragon Robe rested her chin on one hand.

She appeared to be listening attentively to the reports.

In truth, she was lost in thought...

This man was actually not so bad?

Especially when he showed concern for her of his own accord, Ye Qinglian's heart stirred slightly, and her heartstrings were plucked from time to time.

But she did not believe that just one chance encounter could make Chu Ning devote all his thoughts to her.

Ye Qinglian did not quite believe it.

What if it was only because of the child in her belly?

What if it was only for his own wealth and glory?

Thinking of this, Ye Qinglian felt somewhat empty inside.

That was true. She and Chu Ning had never had much of a relationship to begin with...

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty?"

Forget it. This was fine too.

They could each take what they needed. She needed her children to have a father, so they would not lack care or walk the same lonely path she had.

And Chu Ning would obtain wealth and glory that countless people could only dream of...

Her beautiful eyes darkened, as if she were dissatisfied, yet there seemed to be nothing she could do.

She still could not bring herself to like Chu Ning, and it was even more impossible for Chu Ning to like her. That much was certain.

She would take things one step at a time...

"Your Majesty, what are your thoughts regarding the Luohan Dynasty?"

The question brought Ye Qinglian back to her senses.

"What thoughts?"

The ministers looked at one another.

Their Majesty, who had always been diligent in state affairs, had actually zoned out?

And over such a major matter?

The Prime Minister sighed helplessly and repeated himself.

Ye Qinglian drew a deep breath.

She had been getting distracted so often lately. Could pregnancy have made her mind slower?

What the Prime Minister spoke of was none other than an enemy state.

Of the Five Great Dynasties, the Luohan Dynasty was closest to the Great Gan Dynasty. Located in the northwestern desert, it had coveted Great Gan's fertile lands for many years.

Now, it intended to declare war!

Either the Luohan Dynasty's army would march south, or the Great Gan Dynasty would acknowledge the Luohan Dynasty as its superior state and bow its head in submission!

"The Luohan Dynasty has two Seventh Realm Void Breaking Sages guarding it, while our Great Gan Dynasty has none. They have all fallen..."

"Furthermore, their military strength is formidable and difficult to resist. Once war begins..."

Everyone knew what the outcome would be. Nothing more than fighting all the way to the imperial capital.

Ye Qinglian frowned and pondered for a moment, about to speak when she suddenly sensed something!

Within her body, the medicinal power that had gradually taken effect and accumulated for so long...

Had reached its peak. A bottleneck!

Her expression changed instantly.

In the great hall, vast spiritual energy suddenly surged wildly, and the ministers hurriedly retreated.

The Prime Minister's eyes widened as he stared at Ye Qinglian in astonishment!

"This aura... could it be that Your Majesty is about to break through!"

"But Your Majesty is already a Six Realm Cultivator. If she breaks through again, would she not reach the Sage Level? How could that be possible!"

"A Sage before a hundred years of age—even the Luohan Dynasty would have to think twice... It is real, Your Majesty truly is breaking through! Everyone, leave at once!"

Thunder Tribulation churned above the heavens!

Ye Qinglian herself was equally stunned.

Where had that immense power within her come from? Could everything she had felt from yesterday until today have been false?

Something was continuously supplying her with a source of power!

A bolt of Thunder Tribulation crashed down, instantly shattering the great hall!

Ye Qinglian immediately realized that remaining inside would only result in the entire imperial palace being reduced to rubble!

Her figure vanished in an instant.

When she appeared again, she was already in midair!

Wild changes were also occurring within her body. Inside Ye Qinglian's Spirit Mansion, it was as though Heavenly Dao Power was reshaping its form, creating a tiny world!

The second bolt, then the third!

Countless people rejoiced!

"Your Majesty has actually broken through! Who would have thought that Your Majesty was not only skilled in governing, but had never fallen behind in cultivation either? Hahaha!"

"With Your Majesty guarding us, would the Luohan Dynasty dare attack?"

"Look! Your Majesty has succeeded in breaking through!"

In midair, Ye Qinglian's aura changed.

Without using any technique, she could walk through the air!

Seventh Realm Void Breaking, the first realm of the Upper Three Realms. In the cultivation world, one could be called a Sage upon reaching it!

Everyone cheered and offered their congratulations.

Yet Ye Qinglian looked utterly bewildered.

"This should not have happened. With my cultivation, it should have taken at least fifty years before I had a chance..."

"Could it be that having children made breaking through easier?"

Ye Qinglian did not know why, but her breakthrough was now an undeniable fact.

Her gaze suddenly sharpened as she descended.

"Convey my decree: if the Luohan Dynasty wishes to fight, then let them fight!"

"At worst, we will battle with the strength of the entire nation and see who gets the last laugh!"

"We obey Your Majesty's sacred decree!"

After returning to Mingde Hall to handle state affairs, Ye Qinglian fell into another daze.

Why had she suddenly broken through?

That should not have happened. No matter how fast it was, it should not have been this fast...

She immediately turned her awareness inward and suddenly noticed the condition of the two living beings in her lower abdomen.

A faint radiance had also appeared around them, and they seemed exceptionally lively.

Could it be because of the fetuses?

As she was considering it, a knock suddenly sounded at the door.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, this servant is Xiao Bing! This servant has broken through!"

Hmm??

After entering, Xiao Bing looked at Ye Qinglian with an excited expression.

"Your Majesty, I have broken through to the Fourth Realm! It happened just now, and I have already begun condensing the Longevity Tower of the Fourth Realm!"

"Huh? Your Majesty, you broke through too?"

Xiao Bing stared at Ye Qinglian in astonishment, having sensed the immensely oppressive aura emanating from her.

Ye Qinglian found it utterly inconceivable.

"Xiao Bing, did you not break through only last year? By reason, it should take at least another decade or so before you could break through again..."

Xiao Bing was still so young. She had cultivated for just over thirty years. When Ye Qinglian was thirty, she had also been at the peak of the Third Realm, and it had taken five years for her to break through to the Fourth Realm.

Was Xiao Bing not progressing even faster than she had?

One had to know that Ye Qinglian's physique, bloodline, and resources all far surpassed Xiao Bing's!

Was this speed not a little too outrageous?

Xiao Bing shook her head forcefully, equally confused. "This servant does not know either. But after Your Majesty left this morning, I suddenly felt as though I was about to break through..."

"Then I actually broke through... But Your Majesty's breakthrough into the Sage realm is what should truly be celebrated. Congratulations, Your Majesty!"

Ye Qinglian's mind went blank.

She had suddenly felt as though she was about to break through...

Not only Xiao Bing—she had felt the same way!

Both of them had experienced this?

She pondered for a while and began considering the recent changes, but after thinking it over, it seemed that the only change was Chu Ning.

What ability did he possess to make one of them break through to Sage Level and the other to the Fourth Realm? What method had he used?

A mortal could not possibly accomplish that.

She could not figure it out. She truly could not...

"Forget it. Perhaps you and I have simply been more diligent in our cultivation recently, and our breakthroughs came naturally."

She lightly rubbed her forehead. No matter what, it was a good thing. At the very least, their rapidly soaring strength had directly resolved a major problem.

If the Luohan Dynasty wanted war, she would be waiting!

Xiao Bing nodded vigorously as well.

She had indeed been cultivating very diligently lately!

"Oh, right, Your Majesty. This servant spoke with Chu Ning about you today..."

Ye Qinglian's heart suddenly fell into disarray, but her expression remained icy. Without showing anything, she cast Xiao Bing a sidelong glance.

"Oh? You spoke of me?"

"Were you cursing me behind my back?"