Who Told You Mount Shu Had No One?

Empress Liuye frowned slightly, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes.

"Purple Mansion?"

"Did Ruyan make a mistake?"

It should be noted that the other princesses all sought out Nascent Soul Realm External Aids as their Cultivator.

Only Liu Ruyan found a Purple Mansion Cultivator.

"Isn't I, the princess, cultivating in the Shu Mountain Sacred Land?"

"Finding the top Nascent Soul Realm cultivator shouldn't be too difficult, right?"

Empress Liuye's thoughts drifted.

After all, her most doted-on daughter was Liu Ruyan.

Naturally, it is hoped that Liu Ruyan can stand out in this Hundred Dynasties War.

When the time comes, it will be perfectly legitimate for him to pass the Empress to her, and no one will dare to object.

But to everyone's surprise, the person Liu Ruyan brought only had the cultivation level of the Purple Mansion Realm, which left Empress Liuye somewhat puzzled.

At the same time, everyone else in the hall also noticed Chen Changqing.

Especially the Eldest Imperial Princess standing at the very front.

Liu Shi, Liu Xin, Liu Qi, Liu Wei, Liu Lin, Liu Han, Liu Xuan, Liu Qing.

Upon discovering that Chen Changqing was merely Purple Mansion cultivator, they all revealed contempt and disdain in their eyes.

It should be noted that all eight of them were the pride and joy of the Maple Leaf Dynasty.

The External Aids they brought in this time were all at the Nascent Soul level, including some powerful individuals at the Nascent Soul Late Stage.

But Liu Ruyan deliberately chose a Purple Mansion Cultivator as her External Aids.

The other princesses harbored some resentment towards Liu Ruyan, the Ninth Imperial Princess.

After all, they had all seen the Empress Liuye's extraordinary doting and attention towards Liu Ruyan.

Before this, the princesses had some concerns.

Liu Ruyan went to Mount Shu, one of the Ten Great Orthodox Sacred Lands, to cultivate.

Finding a Nascent Soul Cultivator to help there is not difficult.

But right now, the person Liu Ruyan brought back is only at the Purple Mansion Realm.

"It seems our younger sister isn't very popular in Mount Shu!"

"They just found a mere Purple Mansion Cultivator to participate in the Hundred Dynasties War?"

"Could it be that she knows she can't win against us, so she's just giving up?"

"Purple Mansion Cultivator? Entering the Hundred Dynasties War, they're just cannon fodder!"

"..."

The princesses secretly grumbled to themselves, their eyes filled with mockery as they looked at Chen Changqing.

The Cultivators they found were all at the Nascent Soul level, far stronger than Chen Changqing, who was only at the Purple Mansion.

In particular, the Eldest Imperial Princess Liu Shi brought back External Aids this time, who was a direct disciple of the True Martial Immortal Sect. Her cultivation had reached the Nascent Soul Late Stage realm, and her physical strength alone was comparable to that of Spirit Treasure.

Such a being would be able to fight even against Spirit Transformation cultivator.

It is clear that Liu Shi is determined to win this Hundred Dynasties War.

"Ninth Sister found this young man from the Purple Mansion to help her."

"Could it be that you no longer want to compete for the throne of Empress?"

Liu Shi glanced at him, secretly guessing.

After thinking about it again, she didn't pay much attention to it.

He wondered, so what if Liu Ruyan found Nascent Soul cultivator as a helper?

With the help of a direct disciple of the True Martial Immortal Sect, she is determined to become the Empress's successor.

Not to mention, the other party was only a Purple Mansion Cultivator.

Liu Ruyan's expression remained largely unchanged after noticing the strange looks she received from the crowd.

Although Chen Changqing's cultivation level was only at the Purple Mansion Realm, his true strength was beyond doubt.

Upon seeing this, Liu Tian pursed his lips, intending to reveal Chen Changqing's identity, but he swallowed the words back.

Thinking about Chen Changqing's identity, it was even more shocking to hear it from her own daughter, Liu Ruyan.

"Oh?"

"Is this because they're being ridiculed by everyone?"

Chen Changqing was secretly surprised when he saw the way everyone was looking at him.

It was obvious that everyone looked down on him, Cultivator at the Purple Mansion.

However, he didn't pay any attention to it.

Just then, Empress Liuye, seated on the throne, snapped out of her reverie, her gaze sharpening as she looked at Liu Ruyan:

"Ruyan, is this person next to you... a friend you invited?"

Empress Liuye spoke gently, and instead of directly calling Chen Changqing Liu Ruyan's accomplice, she used the word "friend."

The implication in those words is quite clear.

After all, if Chen Changqing was just Liu Ruyan's friend, there would naturally be opportunities to find someone else later.

While she asked this question aloud, Empress Liuye was inwardly filled with doubt:

"What's wrong with this girl?"

"Why didn't you find a direct disciple from Mount Shu?"

Upon hearing Empress Liuye's question, Liu Ruyan smiled faintly, glanced back at Empress Liuye, and said:

"Your Majesty!"

"He is my junior brother from Mount Shu. He has come here to help me participate in the upcoming Hundred Dynasties War!"

Upon hearing this, Empress Liuye's face darkened, and she was at a loss for words.

She had already reminded Liu Ruyan earlier.

Unexpectedly, Liu Ruyan publicly stated that Chen Changqing was the External Aids she had brought in.

In the brief silence, a few low snickers suddenly echoed through the hall.

Immediately afterwards, the Eighth Imperial Princess Liu Qing turned her gaze and looked directly at Liu Ruyan:

"Younger sister."

"Didn't you become a disciple of the Shu Mountain Sacred Land?"

"Is the Shu Mountain Sacred Land so desperate that you've found a Purple Mansion Cultivator as your External Aids?"

As the Eighth Imperial Princess Liu Qing finished speaking, the other princesses all chuckled softly.

Anyone could tell that Liu Qing was mocking Liu Ruyan and Chen Changqing to their faces.

Chen Changqing remained calm in the face of the mockery, showing no anger. He simply stood still, his gaze as serene as still water.

Upon hearing this, Liu Tian's brows furrowed, and his expression turned slightly unpleasant.

But then he thought about it again, and his brow relaxed. He muttered to himself:

"These princesses really have a snobbish way of looking down on people!"

"Once they find out Changqing's true identity, let's see how they'll still be laughing."

Just as Liu Tian was lost in thought, Liu Ruyan glanced indifferently at Liu Qing, then slightly raised the corners of her lips and said:

"Eighth Imperial Sister, who told you that there's no one in Mount Shu?"

"I haven't even formally introduced my junior brother's name yet!"

As soon as Liu Ruyan uttered these words, all the princesses, including Liu Qing, were taken aback, and even Empress Liuye and the others looked completely bewildered.

"Name?"

After a slight pause, Liu Qing and the other princesses all revealed amused expressions.

"How?"

"Little sister, is there anything special about the name of the External Aids you found?"

"Could it be something like 'cat' or 'dog'?"

Liu Ruyan ignored Liu Qing's mockery, only giving her a cold glance before solemnly saying:

"My junior brother's name is... Chen Changqing!"

"He is the Personal Disciple of Chen Yuan True Person, the Sect Master the Shu Mountain Sacred Land."

At first glance, Liu Qing and the others didn't react.

But the next moment, the expressions on their faces froze, and then they all widened their eyes and looked at Chen Changqing with disbelief!