After an unknown amount of time, Divine Silkworm Princess, her steps unsteady and her face marked with mottled Chaos marks, flushed slightly, stumbled and landed on Snow Phoenix, leaving this celestial palace.
At the top of the Silver-Gold World Tree, Su Yu returned to tranquility, looking at the exquisitely beautiful little girl before him, his soul stirred with inexplicable emotion.
The next moment, he stretched out his wrist, and drops of crystal-clear, bright red blood, radiating a Chaos seven-colored light, dripped down and seeped into the patterns of the silver leaf.
The radiant glow of the sunset enveloped Little Li'er's body, her skin a blend of red and white, exuding an indescribable innocence and the beauty of new Life, making her instantly endearing.
Strands of crimson light flowed into her body at a speed visible to the naked eye, like a gurgling stream, seeping into her meridians and acupoints.
At the same time, the world tide quietly arrived, and streams of spiritual energy flowed into this place. The Source Heavenly Patterns of heaven and earth spread out, forming a Spirit-Gathering Grand Formation that slowly nourished the infant in the center of the array.
This is a replenishing formation that Su Yu comprehended using the Holy Spirit Method. It can enhance an infant's innate talent, but the cost of such a heaven-defying formation is astonishing, enough to make even a Quasi-Emperor feel heartache...
After setting up the array, Su Yu sat cross-legged on the silver leaf cushion, quietly watching his daughter and enjoying a moment of peace.
The branches and leaves swayed for twelve cycles. Su Yu kissed his daughter's forehead, then his figure flashed and disappeared into mid-air.
Yuming Palace, attended by two female officials, the Golden Heavenly Maiden finished her bath. She was wrapped in a golden gauze robe, her red lips glossy, her beauty both aloof and alluring, her figure light and graceful, like a rare beauty from heaven.
She sat silently on the Immortal Gold bed, waiting for that person to appear, her face devoid of joy or sorrow, only displaying a cold indifference that kept everyone at arm's length.
One hour, two hours, three hours... six hours...
The Sun-Patrolling True Lord appeared from the eastern sky riding on six dragons, the True Solar Fire burning fiercely, illuminating the entire world.
The golden-haired princess, who had been sitting idly all night, opened her eyes and looked at the divine sun outside the candlestick, a hint of doubt in them.
A moment later, a maid in a white dress appeared and whispered, "The Palace Master decrees that the Heavenly Maiden should rest here and need not return to West Kunlun!"
The Golden Heavenly Maiden's beautiful eyes sparkled, her heart remained calm and undisturbed, and she did not care about staying or leaving.
The Daoist methods here are clear, and it's close to the Silver Star Tree, making the environment even better than West Kunlun. There's nothing wrong with staying here.
And it's foreseeable that that person will come over even more often.
What she sacrificed was merely a tiny bit of prestige, while the Chaos Body lost its very essence and blood. She knew which was more important.
One day, she will reclaim everything she has lost, turn that person into a furnace, repay him tenfold, and tirelessly harvest his Dao Fruit day and night, causing him unbearable pain!
"The Heavenly Maiden's palace is in the Tonghua Palace, please follow me!" The white-clad female official Tingting graceful and beautiful, with a cool and aloof temperament. Every smile and frown of hers was enough to captivate all beings, even more outstanding than the female official of Jade Lake in West Kunlun.
The blonde princess glanced at the graceful maid and said calmly, "You are Qi Meng from Immortal Feather Star in the Eternal Star Domain. I've heard of you!"
Qi Meng remained expressionless, a gentle and elegant smile on her face; however, what she was thinking remained unknown to others.
"His primordial yin has been lost; it seems he also engaged in dual cultivation with the Chaos Body..."
The Golden Heavenly Maiden scrutinized the woman's figure, runes flashing in her eyes. She saw through Qi Meng's facade and looked down on Su Yu even more.
A person who doesn't even spare maids won't achieve much; they might even be surpassed.
"Celestial Maiden, please!"
Qi Meng sensed the faint disdain in the expression, but she didn't care and her smile remained unchanged.
She is directly under the master of this realm, and although her status is only that of a maid, her rank is extremely high.
Seven years ago, she returned to the Eternal Kingdom and was ranked alongside the Saint Luan Feng. The legendary offspring of the gods, the son of the Dao Yan Great Emperor, held a banquet to honor her, a treatment that even ordinary Great Saint did not receive.
Because of her triumphant return home, the Qi Family's status rose, and they became a prominent family on the Eternal Main Star.
Influenced by these real-life experiences, Qi Meng felt no resistance to serving the emperor, only tender affection, and was willing to be a slave or maid.
and...
"The so-called princess is nothing more than a female prisoner. What's there to be proud of!" Qi Meng thought to herself, having little respect for this so-called Golden Clan celestial maiden.
At this moment, the Golden Heavenly Maiden also realized that her tone was inappropriate.
Her disdain was directed at the Chaos Body, but now only this female official is present, and the other party may harbor resentment.
Looking at the jade-like beauty, the Golden Heavenly Maiden wanted to explain, but couldn't find the words. After all, cursing the Chaos Body was something that could only be done in bed, and it wouldn't matter if she did it that way; the other party wouldn't care.
If the insults were directed at the outside world, the Golden Clan might be plunged into the abyss; the dignity of the Lord of the Immortal Palace cannot be violated.
"How could I have made such a mistake..."
The Golden Heavenly Maiden frowned, realizing that something was wrong with her; her aura was leaking out, which the young Saint before her had sensed.
A moment later, she realized it was due to her body's instinctive reaction.
After learning that she would be chosen to serve the emperor, the Six Desires Dao Patterns within her body revived, changing her state. For the rest of the night, she remained in that "special state." Although her mind remained the same, her body was somewhat exhausted, and she couldn't control her breathing.
"It's all the Chaos Body's fault!"
The Golden Heavenly Maiden thought bitterly, adding another reason to her hatred for Su Yu.
Qi Meng had no idea what this "noble" princess was thinking. On the surface, she remained dignified and led the princess toward the Tonghua Palace.
She's only at the first level of the Saint King. The so-called Ancient Emperor princess is nothing special. Once she cultivates with her master a few more times, she'll be able to surpass her!
Amidst wisps of celestial clouds, the two rode the Chaos True Phoenix, piercing through the clouds and quickly arriving at the Tonghua Palace.
Along the way, willows droop and maples sway, all sorts of Immortal Spirit float by, clouds and mist rise and fall, the scenery is beautiful and verdant, no less than that of the Kunlun Forbidden Zone, with an aura of Immortal Domain.
The Chaos True Phoenix flapped its wings and traversed tens of millions of miles, quickly arriving at its destination.
This is a celestial palace constructed of red jade and emerald, exuding a sacred aura. Accompanied by wisps of Chaos mist, it appears holy and peaceful, with golden tiles.
Beside the palace, dozens of colorful trees stood tall, rooted in jade flowerbeds, swaying with Dao light. Among them were clearly Dao patterns, connecting with this great world, gathering spiritual energy, manifesting the Great Dao, and making this place a pure land.
Amidst the golden mist, a shallow stream meanders from the endless distance, carrying boundless energy that soothes the pores and cleanses the entire body.
"It's Divine Spring!"
The Golden Heavenly Maiden murmured to herself, involuntarily recalling the ancient times.
At that time, there was also a tributary of a Divine Spring nearby, where she often used the spring water to brew Enlightenment Tea, enjoying the tranquility of life.
She was originally a noble princess of the dynasty, Wuyou, but now she has to serve others with her body, suppressed by the Chaos Body, inferior in bloodline, inferior in secret techniques, and inferior in the scriptures she created.
"Father... I miss you so much..."
A hint of sadness lingered in the blonde woman's eyes. Her former strength had faded, revealing a vulnerable heart that yearned for that imposing figure.
At the same time, she felt a pang of pain, realizing she had brought shame upon her father.
The Ancient Emperor was invincible throughout his life. As his daughter, she should have died on the path to becoming emperor, but now she lingers on in misery, a caged bird, toyed with by the Chaos Body...
Nine Heavens above, Su Yu, having finished looking at his daughter, was preparing to seduce the unruly little female beast.
However, upon his arrival, he noticed that the Ancient Emperor seemed a little off; her golden eyes held a hint of dazedness, as if she were reminiscing.
"Is this because, like the Dragon Maiden, she's reminiscing about the glorious past of the Imperial Court?"
Sensing the pulse of the Golden Heavenly Maiden's soul, Su Yu raised an eyebrow, feeling something was amiss.
It's normal for Huo Lin'er and the Dragon Maiden to do this, but the Golden Heavenly Maiden is different...
"Having survived the Six Desires Great Tribulation, yet still cherishing family ties..." Su Yu's eyes held a look of approval.
He likes this kind of person: sentimental, gentle as water to their inner circle, and ruthless as fire to their outer circle, capable of destroying all enemies.
"Since you want to see your father!"
Su Yu opened and closed his eyes, sketching the image of the Golden Ancient Emperor in his mind. He then formed a hand seal with his left hand and began to perform the ritual.
He had seen the Golden Ancient Emperor in the memories of the Golden Heavenly Maiden.
In an instant, Tonghua Palace trembled, and chains of order clattered and danced like willow leaves fluttering in the wind, bursting forth with divine fluctuations. The supreme divine power pierced through the heavens and the earth, enveloping this small world.
"What's going on? Could it be an enemy attack? Has the Forbidden Zone Supreme come knocking on our door?" The Golden Heavenly Maiden's expression changed drastically, and a guess began to form in her mind.
Thinking of this, a hint of worry flashed in her beautiful eyes, but then she regained her composure.
The worst that could happen is death. If the Chaos Body is defeated, she will never tolerate the humiliation of a second person, she would rather die than do so!
Qi Meng, standing to the side, was also somewhat terrified. Her long, slender, fair legs trembled slightly, and she almost collapsed, relying entirely on the token at her waist to withstand the oppressive force.
"Damn it, still bragging in bed about how you're destined to attain enlightenment and Flying Immortal in this world, it's all a lie..." The Golden Heavenly Maiden cursed inwardly, chanting a summoning incantation, preparing to summon her Golden Mace for battle, her attitude extremely fierce...
On the other side, Su Yu was sketching the reflection of the Ancient Emperor when he was suddenly berated by the Golden Heavenly Maiden, which darkened his face and filled him with complex emotions.
Frankly, he was quite pleased with the little female's determination to fight to the death.
Although he wasn't a good person, he still gained the other party's approval; at least the Golden Heavenly Maiden was willing to cultivate with him.
But such insults against the emperor, especially with others present, are simply unforgivable!
With this thought in mind, Su Yu conjured a rift in the Void beside Qi Meng, swallowing her whole.
The Golden Heavenly Maiden nearby wanted to rescue her, but her cultivation was too weak, and she could only watch the woman in the white dress perish...
"I'll grant your wish first, then I'll deal with you later!"
Looking at the blonde woman below, Su Yu's eyes narrowed as he continued to depict the imperial scene.
This Shadow Imitation Technique was inspired by the Battle Saint Method and is still under development.
According to his plan, if this technique were perfected, it would be enough to create an illusion of the imperial path in A Will Eternal, enough to fool people and intimidate the forbidden zone.
Let's try it out here and see how it goes...
Within the small world of the Tonghua Palace, stars exploded one after another, celestial light cascaded like waterfalls, the Qing Ming trembled, rolling radiance flowed like water, and countless auspicious clouds surged forth. A Golden Mace pierced through the air, carrying an awe-inspiring divine might.
The blonde princess's expression changed. This royal weapon was not under her control, but she felt a blood connection with it.
Another idea surfaced in her mind.
"Could it be... that Father is also in the forbidden zone..." the Golden Heavenly Maiden stammered, her chest heaving as she struggled with her inner turmoil, unsure how to face the Golden Ancient Emperor.
"Boom!"
The sky exploded open, and a tall man appeared, his body radiating golden light that soared into the heavens, illuminating billions of miles. He was as brilliant as if he were cast from gold, and his radiance pierced through the Sun-Moon. He was majestic and powerful, and what flowed from him was a rumbling and resounding golden blood energy.
A thousand-foot-tall Dharma form descended upon this realm, its enormous body radiating dazzling light. Its golden eyes noticed the woman below, and its gaze lingered for a moment.
"Father, is that you...?"
The Golden Heavenly Maiden's eyes stung with tears; even after such a drastic change, from princess to servant, she had not shed a single tear.
But now, gazing at that towering Dharma image, tears streamed down her face. Her eyes welled with tears, as if she had returned to the ancient times millions of years ago, becoming that fragile, cherished girl again. She was back in the imperial palace of the Golden Dynasty, under the Golden Nai Tree, with her loving father beside her!
"Daughter!"
Su Yu played the role of the Golden Ancient Emperor. His face still had its majesty, but with a touch of gentleness. His eyes seemed to have been there for millions of years, exuding a sense of vicissitudes from the passage of time.
The emotional guidance here comes from the Great Saint Yan Lin, as well as the Jiuli Emperor, the Great Xia Emperor, and other fathers-in-law.