Meeting

If they disregarded the rules of Chang'an City and possessed the ability to fly high, it wouldn't take Zhang Xuezhou and his group long to reach the palace.

Even with Divine Lord Zhenyuan carrying Zhang Xuezhou and flying, they only took a quarter of an hour to reach the airspace above Anle Palace.

As the main building of the Great Han Palace, Anle Palace was brightly lit at night and could be clearly distinguished at night.

"In the east lies Weiyang, in the west Anle Palace; this is a variant of the Yin-Yang Formation. This formation is interconnected, with other formations nested within it!"

Braving the wind and waves, Divine Lord Zhenyuan did not rashly descend.

He looked down and realized that Anle Palace's ambush did not rely on powerful cultivators, but rather on array formations.

"Quite a few powerful cultivators have perished here!"

Seeing Divine Lord Zhenyuan looking at him, Zhang Xuezhou nodded and replied.

"Fellow Daoist Dou, is this how you welcome me when you invite me here?"

Having received confirmation from Zhang Xuezhou, Divine Lord Zhenyuan didn't recklessly charge down, but instead shouted down from high above.

A rolling roar followed, and hundreds more braziers were instantly ignited, while the sound of guards in red armor drawing their bows filled the air.

"Who dares to covet Anle Palace? Get out of here at once!"

Wearing golden iron armor Cheng Bushi stepped into the palace square of Anle Palace, raised his head and looked up at the night sky.

The night sky was deep black, and even with flames soaring into the sky, Cheng Bushi could only see two figures treading on the waves in the darkness.

This was the kind of opponent Li Guang liked, but Cheng Bushi dreaded seeing such a master of Technique Method.

He shouted and then forcefully struck his heavy shield with his long sword, causing the well-trained guards to immediately adopt a tighter defensive posture.

Clearly, Cheng Bushi guarding Anle Palace not seeking merit, but rather avoiding mistakes, and would not rashly launch an attack.

"General Cheng is a man of great talent in defending the city. Anle Palace is only concerned with its own survival and will not target you, Daoist Master. My mother is currently seriously ill, and we hope you will come to the palace for a talk!"

The gates of Anle Palace opened wide, and Princess Dou gracefully emerged from the palace.

But when Princess Dou looked up at the sky, her expression changed slightly.

For royalty, the Technique Method of levitation is not uncommon, and many people practice it, but the level of mastery varies from person to person.

Princess Dou, pampered and privileged, honed her skills over the years to the point of reaching the Sole Self Realm, but she could only ride the Yufeng two feet off the ground.

Even so, Princess Dou felt that her leaping was already quite good. Although her leaping was not as good as riding a horse, it was still more convenient than running.

In the night sky, it was a scene of near-suspended flight, with the other person even carrying a person in their hand.

Princess Dou took a slight breath, now fully understanding why the Empress Dowager had repeatedly yielded and why she paid so much attention to the other party.

Not to mention that such a master has the unpredictable ability to launch a nighttime attack, even if the opponent dumped a bucket of excrement from the sky every day, Anle Palace would be helpless.

Her visit to his home failed, and Divine Lord Zhenyuan accompanied Li Shaojun to the banquet. Furthermore, Zhang Xuezhou disappeared, which was a clear act of refusal to leave.

The Empress Dowager had no choice but to resort to means to invite him to the palace, but she did not expect that Divine Lord Zhenyuan would come to visit so quickly.

Cough cough cough!

Inside the main hall of Anle Palace, the smoke from the burning incense burner filled the air, and the Empress Dowager coughed incessantly, clearly indicating that she was still adjusting her condition after her Yang Soul returned to her body.

Princess Dou took a deep breath of the cold air, realizing for the first time that the layout of Anle Palace was somewhat inadequate against such a master.

She had Cheng Bushi and the others put away their weapons, then bowed to greet them, speaking politely and courteously, which made Divine Lord Zhenyuan in the sky momentarily dazed.

He felt a vague sense of familiarity with the current situation.

This was something he had never experienced, but something he had heard of.

That originated from the past of the Heavenly Court as recounted by the Golden Crow Great Emperor, and also from the Daoist Hongjun whom Divine Lord Zhenyuan admired.

Divine Lord Zhenyuan found it hard to understand why a cultivator could force the once-powerful Heavenly Court to close its gates, and now, a similar situation seemed to be resurfacing.

He simply floated silently in the night sky, yet the mistress who controlled the Great Han Dynasty had to be extremely polite, and her closest successor had to come out and bow to greet him.

"Since you are so courteous, then I will not be rude in return," said Divine Lord Zhenyuan. "This humble Zhenyuan, has been traveling from west to east and has come here to pay my respects to you, fellow Daoist!"

"Please come in!"

Inside Anle Palace, an aged voice barely rang out from the palace gates.

Divine Lord Zhenyuan reached out and pressed down, causing rolling waves to surge down.

He carried Zhang Xuezhou's body across dozens of feet in the swaying motion, seemingly fast and fierce, but when he landed, he was extremely light, and landed right at the entrance of the Anle Palace.

Divine Lord Zhenyuan nodded slightly to Dou Taizhu, then put Zhang Xuezhou down before stepping into the hall.

Cough cough cough!

Zhang Xuezhou also coughed repeatedly.

Zhang Xuezhou is skilled at flying, but Zhang Xuezhou was brought here by Divine Lord Zhenyuan, which undoubtedly reduces the troubles on Zhang Xuezhou and prevents Zhang Xuezhou from being constantly involved.

"It's been a long time, Lord Dongfang!"

The doors of the main hall of Anle Palace slowly closed, not only preventing Zhang Xuezhou from entering, but also preventing Princess Dou from entering the hall.

Princess Dou glanced at Zhang Xuezhou and thought that Zhang Xuezhou was quite lucky to have met guests who were treated with great courtesy even by the Anle Palace.

If Princess Dou still harbored some Qi Ingestion the sickly Li Shaojun, Divine Lord Zhenyuan's abilities were undeniable, leaving Princess Dou with no room for doubt.

"The Empress Dowager was as radiant and beautiful as ever. Dongfang Shuo, who had been feeling uneasy as he floated in from the sky, felt all his anxiety vanish upon seeing her!"

Zhang Xuezhou with his hands clasped in greeting.

He had dealt with Dou Taizhu before and knew that she liked to hear praise. As long as he didn't flatter her and kept praising her, he could get her to convey goodwill.

At this moment, Cheng Bushi on in astonishment, Princess Dou's tense expression relaxed considerably.

"Lord Dongfang is still as endearing as ever," said Princess Dou. "I'd like to ask Lord Dongfang about this?"

Princess Dou dared not raise her voice for a moment, and when she asked, she moved closer and pointed to the tightly closed gate of the Anle Palace.

"What's his temper like?" Princess Dou asked.

"Zhenyuan is kind-hearted, loves flowers and plants, and has cultivated his mind and character in the mountains and forests for many years. His mind is very insightful!"

Seeing that Princess Dou was staring intently at him, Zhang Xuezhou didn't dare to say anything reckless and instead gave a very truthful account.

His statement relieved Princess Dou.

Inside the main hall of Anle Palace, the Empress Dowager raised it all in one breath.

Zhang Xuezhou was absolutely right. Divine Lord Zhenyuan's thoughts are very insightful, and such people value first impressions the most.

If you make a good first impression on each other, you can gain the kindness of Divine Lord Zhenyuan; if you make a bad first impression, it will undoubtedly be more difficult for you to get along.

Lying behind the screen, the Empress Dowager sensed that Divine Lord Zhenyuan's expression was serious, with a hint of dissatisfaction and disgust mixed in.

The main hall of Anle Palace was filled with the fragrance of incense, but the Empress Dowager's body was filled with malevolent energy. The Sha Qi emanating from this Sha Qi was chilling and nauseating, far surpassing the universally disliked body odor.

At this moment, the other party showed dissatisfaction upon smelling the foul odor. The Empress Dowager knew very well that the time for their exchange would not be long, and there was no room for sloppiness or elaborate schemes.

"My Great Han Dynasty is facing some calamities and hardships. I am willing to use the resources of Anle Palace to befriend you, fellow Daoist, and I hope you will lend me a hand!"

What kind of strength can you exert?

The Empress Dowager spoke very directly, and this direct approach to negotiation satisfied Divine Lord Zhenyuan.

He frowned, sniffed the pungent odor suppressed by the exotic fragrance in the palace, and lightly leaped into the air. His gaze passed over the screen, and Divine Lord Zhenyuan felt as if he saw the best offerings for cultivating the Longevity Fruit Tree.