Star Skiff pierces the sky, amidst churning Sea of Clouds.
Several days passed, and finally, a colossal city, whose magnificence defies description, appeared on the vast horizon.
The city walls soar into the clouds, and the continuous palaces and pavilions undulate like a dragon's spine, stretching all the way to the horizon.
The rich Imperial Dragon Qi intertwined with the purest Spiritual Energy of heaven and earth, forming a pale golden haze visible to the naked eye high in the sky, enveloping the entire imperial capital.
Even high in the sky, one can feel the immense pressure that shakes the mind and soul, as if it could cleanse the very soul.
Deep within the Sea of Clouds, a colossal dragon of fortune lies coiled, its eyes lowered in rest.
Under its influence, the Imperial Qi here is suppressed to an unprecedented degree, and even saints can feel a significant blockage in their internal Magic Power.
"..."
Ye Li withdrew his gaze from high above. This was the first time he had ever seen such a mysterious energy substance, and he couldn't help but be somewhat surprised.
I wonder if absorbing all of the so-called Great Sheng National Fortune into my body will provide me with the same mysterious buff.
Will you always find Treasure Coins when you go out, or will you always be able to turn bad luck into good?
His thoughts wandered.
As the distance closes, the hustle and bustle of the Capital City and its atmosphere imbued with the spirit of heaven and earth come rushing towards you.
Alas!
Under the watchful eyes of countless people, the Gilded Star Raft roared past the vast city stretching for hundreds of thousands of miles, gradually approaching the magnificent Imperial Palace at its center.
Until the Star Skiff slowly landed in the huge spaceport outside the Imperial Palace.
Baiyue took a deep breath, suppressing the excitement and lingering fear in her heart, and turned to bow respectfully to Ye Li, her posture even more reverent than when she arrived:
"General Ye, we have arrived at the Imperial City."
"This servant must return to the manor immediately to report to the master. The master has been eagerly anticipating your arrival, and I'm sure..."
"Which side is your master?" Ye Li suddenly interjected.
Baiyue followed his gaze and immediately felt a slight choking, her brows furrowing in surprise.
At the edge of the airport, two distinct groups of people stood silently facing each other.
On the left, the imposing presence is overwhelming, like the sun at its zenith!
Eldest Princess Zhaoyang, Li Huaian, stood at the very front, her posture upright, her phoenix eyes filled with majesty.
She was not dressed in elaborate palace attire, but rather in a long robe with a snow-white base and blue patterns. She did not wear her usual phoenix crown, and her whole demeanor exuded a unique elegance, like that of a lady from a noble family.
Behind her were two squads of elite imperial guards, clad in heavy black armor and exuding an aura as deep and powerful as the sea!
They exuded a suffocating aura of Killing Intent, and their appearance here directly silenced the heavens and earth. Their overwhelming pressure had already swept across the entire wilderness!
Further away, a royal carriage, pulled by four pure-blooded dragons with snow-white bodies and wings on their ribs, floated silently in the distance.
This spectacle, this display of power, is enough to intimidate the entire capital of the Great Sheng Capital City!
The Eldest Princess personally went to the port to welcome a newly appointed deputy commander—such treatment was unprecedented!
Clearly, her actions were intended to tell the world one thing:
Ye Li is someone the current Eldest Princess values highly!
"..."
Ye Li's gaze lingered for a moment on the grand procession of the Eldest Princess, his brows furrowing almost imperceptibly.
There is no other reason.
That's too ostentatious.
It wasn't that he disliked being public; on the contrary, Ye Li was quite happy to make his actions known to the world.
However, the show of force put up by the other side could not bring him any substantial benefits.
It could also very likely scare away the mice that were hiding in the shadows, waiting to see what would happen, and send them back to their burrows.
That would be a huge Trouble.
He came to the Capital City hoping to catch a few big fish and harvest more powerful and influential people who had eaten too much red bean.
This Eldest Princess, though well-intentioned, has become somewhat of a hindrance.
The best approach is to ignore it.
Ye Li's gaze then shifted to the right--
Compared to the imposing presence of the Eldest Princess's camp, this side looked rather shabby.
Princess Ling'an stood in the cold wind, her hands tightly gripping her moon-white palace dress. Behind her followed a group of effeminate advisors, clearly there primarily to offer suggestions.
Li Yingluo, who was in the lead, seemed to have arrived in a hurry. She hadn't even bothered to comb her hair properly, and a few strands of her hair were blown by the wind and clung to her pale face.
She pressed her lips tightly together, her knuckles turning slightly white from the force.
Those eyes, which had been brimming with anger, were now fixed intently on the newly landed Gilded Star Raft, their depths churning with complex emotions.
There was an uncontrollable urgency, an anxiety about being overshadowed by the Empress, and a resolute determination that bordered on desperate.
She had already summoned all her trusted confidants, but compared to the opposing camp, it was still incredibly humiliating!
Princess Ling'an's face grew increasingly pale, her mind replaying the arrogant words she had uttered that day, and she felt utterly uncertain about her future.
Even if she is ignorant, she can still see the current situation. Anyone with eyes would choose the Eldest Princess's side!
The gap in strength is so vast it's despair-inducing!
The decisive moment arrived, and her breathing suddenly became extremely rapid.
Finally, the Star Skiff landed steadily.
With the isolation Array Formation dispelled, Li Yingluo finally saw the Dragon Pool lieutenant she had been longing for.
The man looked remarkably young, his long black robe fluttering in the wind as he slowly descended from the Star Skiff. Even in the face of such a grand scene, his expression remained calm and composed.
Furthermore, Li Yingluo wondered if it was just her imagination—
Throughout the entire process, the boy's dark eyes remained fixed on her without the slightest deviation!
The smile on the Eldest Princess's lips instantly froze.
A fleeting and incredibly genuine look of astonishment flashed across those deep, unfathomable phoenix eyes.
Before he even had a chance to speak--
Ye Li had already walked up to the Third Princess, no more than three steps away!
Li Yingluo's heart almost leaped out of her chest. She looked at the boy so close to her, her eyes shining with an unprecedented light! Even though the still-unreserved, heart-pounding Martial Dao pressure emanating from him made her dizzy.
But more than anything, there was a surge of overwhelming joy, almost like surviving a catastrophe!
He's coming!
He chose my side!!