Confident Wu Zetian

Li Hao anticipated that Wu Zetian's appearance would not be simple, but he still underestimated her.

Dragons and phoenixes sing in unison, and celestial energy lingers for three thousand miles!

But then, a dazzling, colorful celestial light appeared in the sky, and endless, seven-colored auspicious clouds stretched out, obscuring the heavens. Above them, ethereal celestial music emanated, as if from the Heavenly Court, captivating all who heard it. Countless strange beasts formed a vast and mighty army. Dragons and phoenixes cried out in unison, weaving through the auspicious clouds and celestial light, appearing before the people from time to time.

A peaceful atmosphere permeated the world, truly as if True Immortal had descended to earth.

An astonishing phenomenon!

It can be seen from the entire East!

Little Daji leaned against the windowsill, gazing at the outside world, and exclaimed in surprise, "Master, is this Wu Zetian?"

Li Hao remained silent.

He was thinking about another problem.

The Great Zhou Grotto-Heaven has existed in the world for quite some time now. Why did Wu Zetian choose this moment to make such a move, instead of acting earlier or later? Who was she trying to impress?

At this moment, the internet was in an uproar.

"I'm speechless. Even the legendary gods couldn't be this good."

"Damn it, this world is getting more and more unpredictable. I feel like I wouldn't be surprised if the Jade Emperor or the Tathagata appeared in the future."

"First angels, now dragons and phoenixes sing together, can anyone tell me what's wrong with this world?"

"I heard that today is the day Empress Wu Zetian of the Great Zhou Dynasty is visiting the Great Xia Dynasty. Don't tell me this is the aura of the Empress of the Great Zhou Dynasty, it's too awesome."

"Wow, she's a real goddess, I'm so envious!"

"Shocking! The Empress of the Great Zhou Dynasty was born for..."

Suddenly, news about the Empress of the Great Zhou Dynasty was everywhere online.

However, none of this concerned Li Hao. On the afternoon of the same day that Empress Wu Zetian of the Great Zhou Dynasty visited the Great Xia Great Zhou, he received an invitation from the Empress. This invitation was delivered by the Ethereal Master and bore the Empress's seal.

The invitation is palm-sized and resembles a piece of white jade.

Li Hao toyed with the invitation and smiled at the Ethereal Master, saying, "It's somewhat unexpected that you would agree to the Empress of Great Zhou leading her troops into the country."

The Ethereal Master shook his head and said, "I don't know about this matter. I only heard that the higher-ups reached some kind of special agreement with the Empress, which is why they allowed the soldiers of the Great Zhou to enter our territory."

Li Hao raised an eyebrow slightly, remaining noncommittal.

The Ethereal Master, not wanting to dwell on the topic, changed the subject, asking, "What do you think of the Empress?"

Li Hao pondered for a moment and said, "This is a bit unexpected."

Li Hao wasn't just being polite; he was genuinely surprised by Wu Zetian.

He originally thought that Wu Zetian's cultivation was at most at the Dao Realm, but he never expected that she had actually become an immortal. Although she was only the lowest level of immortal, it was still somewhat abnormal that Wu Zetian could become an immortal under circumstances that should not have been possible.

Either she is hiding a great secret, or she has a great opportunity.

Regardless of the situation, Li Hao was quite curious.

At the same time, he finally understood why Wu Zetian had been able to reach this point.

The Ethereal Master looked at Li Hao in surprise.

The fact that Li Hao uttered this word unexpectedly is quite significant.

She frowned slightly and said in a low voice, "Be careful. This matter wasn't arranged by those above; Wu Zetian herself requested to see you."

Li Hao remained silent, lost in thought.

That's strange.

Was Wu Zetian doing this to show me?

Or did she think that with the strength of a mere ordinary True Immortal, she could be invincible throughout the world?

But thinking about it carefully, if it weren't for my own unpredictable nature, I could have become an immortal in this broken world, and I would truly be invincible.

Unfortunately, she was facing the group admin!

Meanwhile, as Li Hao was talking to Piao Miao about Wu Zetian, Wu Zetian was also talking to someone about herself.

Inside the Imperial City, a palace filled with oriental style.

Wu Zetian stood by the window, her appearance suggesting she was in her early twenties or thirties. Her phoenix eyes, opening and closing, exuded a terrifying majesty that made people afraid to meet her gaze. Her beauty was unparalleled; time had left no trace on her face, which seemed to embody the essence of heaven and earth. Her skin was as smooth as jade, radiating a magnificent glow, making her beauty otherworldly.

He was dressed in a dragon robe, and his presence was awe-inspiring.

Behind Wu Zetian stood an old man.

With white hair and a youthful face, he possessed a natural and unpretentious demeanor.

This man was none other than Yuan Tiangang, the Grand Preceptor of the Great Zhou Dynasty. However, unlike other Grand Preceptors, Yuan Tiangang did not concern himself with court affairs or national matters, and held a very transcendent position in the Great Zhou.

Yuan Tiangang's expression was complex as he sighed, "His Majesty once made a pact with Emperor Gaozong, promising to help the descendants of the Li Family enter the Grotto-Heaven when Peach Blossom Spring Grotto-Heaven reopens. I never imagined that the Li Family would produce such a remarkable person a thousand years later, achieving immortality at such a young age—it's truly unbelievable. If it weren't for the Cosmic Blood Mirror left by Emperor Gaozong confirming that this person possesses his bloodline, I wouldn't have believed that the Li Family would produce such a talent a thousand years later."

Wu Zetian closed her phoenix eyes slightly and sighed, "If it weren't for the Li Family's help back then, I wouldn't have achieved what I have today. However, the descendants of the Li Family are somewhat unexpected. It's a pity; if he had been born in the Origin Great World, his future would have been limitless."

Upon hearing about the Origin Great World, Yuan Tiangang's expression grew increasingly complex.

He sighed, "Does Your Majesty truly intend to guide him towards the Origin Great World?"

Wu Zetian calmly replied, "My agreement with Emperor Gaozong was merely to help the descendants of the Li Family obtain the immortal destiny of Peach Blossom Spring Grotto-Heaven. Whether they are qualified to set foot in the Origin Great World depends on whether they can pass my test."

Yuan Tiangang laughed and said, "Although this child has attained enlightenment, he is still born in this desolate little world and is inevitably limited by the laws of nature. If His Majesty deliberately makes things difficult for him, it will be hard for him to pass His Majesty's test."

Wu Zetian said calmly, "If he can't even pass a mere test, what makes him think he can set foot in the Origin Great World?"

Yuan Tiangang remained silent.

The Origin Great World is unlike the Small World; the competition within it is far more intense than ordinary people can imagine.

Let alone ordinary immortals, even celestial immortals and golden immortals are nothing in the Origin Great World. Only those who achieve the status of Immortal Great Luo can have a place in the world.

Most importantly, the path to the Origin Great World is fraught with difficulties and dangers, and is also known as the Heaven-Piercing Path.

Countless geniuses and heroes have been buried along this Heaven-Piercing Path!

However, although the path to the Origin Great World is fraught with peril, the benefits are immeasurable. Otherwise, why would so many cultivators risk their lives to travel there, just to attain the Primordial World?

Mount Tai.

After visiting the Great Xia, Wu Zetian did not linger in the imperial city, but quietly went to Mount Tai.

When Li Hao arrived as invited, an elderly man with white hair and beard flew towards him.

"Mr. Li, please?"

The old man, dressed in a yellow Daoist robe, greeted the crowd with a gentle smile and cupped his hands in a gesture of respect.

Li Hao looked the old man over, his surprise growing.

A half-step into paradise!?

This old Daoist priest was only half a step away from becoming an immortal!

Li Hao suddenly realized that he had underestimated this world and the cultivators hiding in these Grotto-Heaven worlds.

Perhaps the secrets hidden in this world are far greater than we know!

Li Hao's mind raced, and he replied with a smile, "May I ask your guidance?"

Yuan Tiangang stroked his beard and smiled, "I am Yuan Tiangang."

Li Hao gave Yuan Tiangang a deep look, having already become immune to these so-called historical figures.

Led by Yuan Tiangang, Li Hao quickly arrived at the mountain peak.

From afar, he saw a woman dressed in a yellow robe and with an elaborate phoenix-shaped hairstyle standing proudly on the cliff edge of the summit of Mount Tai. She was not particularly tall, but her aura was as imposing as Mount Everest, inspiring awe and awe.

I owe the Li Family a favor.

Before Li Hao could speak, Wu Zetian spoke first.

Li Hao looked stunned, then began to realize what was happening.

The Li Family!?

Human favor!?

Wait, let me catch my breath.

First, Wu Zetian inexplicably wanted to see me, and then she actually said she owed me a favor.

No, they should owe the Li Family a favor.

Li Family

Li Hao's lips twitched slightly.

Eldest sister, oh, Your Majesty the Empress, I'm from another time. What do you owe the Li Family?

Of course, Li Hao would never tell Wu Zetian about time travel.

He asked in astonishment, "Why does Your Majesty say such a thing?"

Wu Zetian did not turn around; with her back to Li Hao, her voice held a hint of mystery as she slowly said, "There are some things you don't understand, and you don't need to understand."

Li Hao was speechless.

Sister, you're halfway through your sentence and suddenly you tell me I don't need to understand. Do you really think this group admin won't Overlord my will?

"The Peach Blossom Spring Grotto-Heaven is not as simple as you think. I will do my best to help you then, but whether you can obtain the immortal destiny depends on your own fate." After a brief moment of sadness, Wu Zetian quickly recovered from her emotional outburst. Her voice was calm, making it impossible to discern her specific emotions.

Li Hao stared speechlessly at the sky, completely dumbfounded.

Sister, are you crazy?

I haven't said a single word yet!

Li Hao was speechless and quickly said, "Wait, let me sort out the situation first. First, you invited me here for no reason, then told me you owed the Li Family a favor. Now you're telling me that Peach Blossom Spring Grotto-Heaven is not simple and that you'll do your best to help me."

As Li Hao spoke, he himself felt quite speechless.

He asked weakly, "Big sister, what exactly do you want to play?"

Wu Zetian frowned and said, "You have no manners! If it weren't for the fact that you are a descendant of the Li Family, how could I allow you to be so presumptuous in front of me?"

Li Hao was utterly speechless and too lazy to continue playing guessing games with Wu Zetian.

This group admin would never accept charity from you!

He scoffed, "Alright, let's stop beating around the bush. Let's speak frankly and openly. So what if it's a fairyland? Do you think you're the only fairyland?"

Wu Zetian ignored Li Hao's flirtatious words, and a slight upturn of her lips revealed a stunning smile that could eclipse even the heavens.

She glanced at him with her phoenix eyes and said calmly, "I don't know how you achieved immortality in this broken world, but if you think you can defeat me, feel free to try."

Wu Zetian was very confident.

There are three thousand great paths, and although they are not ranked in order of priority, they are not ranked in terms of strength or weakness.

Among those of equal standing, some paths are destined to lead to the pinnacle of power, while others are destined to be trampled upon.

Wu Zetian cultivated the Path of Destiny, which is ranked first among the Three Thousand Great Paths.

What is Destiny? Everything was already predetermined!

My thoughts are the will of Heaven, my ideas are the future.

Most importantly, Wu Zetian came from the Origin Great World and cultivated the laws of the Primal World!

The laws of the primordial world have a natural suppression effect on the smaller worlds, which is one of the main reasons why all beings in the smaller worlds want to go to the primordial world.

Transformation, self-improvement!

Therefore, Wu Zetian was very confident that, let alone those of the same realm, even if a powerful Celestial Immortal from a small world who was a whole realm above her came, they would still be defeated by the unpredictable nature of Destiny.