Chapter 19: Celestial Court Permit, Yuan Ruoyu Ascends Immediately!
Azure Prefecture, Southern Region.
Drunken Spring Building.
Now, the Drunken Spring Building is no longer what it used to be; it has become quite renowned throughout the cultivation world.
Even more famous than some sacred lands…
Although the Drunken Spring Building in Cloud City covers an extensive area with numerous palaces and pavilions connected by corridors and bridges, forming a vast complex, it still struggles to accommodate the overwhelming number of visitors who come every day.
Some even travel from other prefectures.
Upon arriving in Azure Prefecture, they visit the Xuanqing Sect to see the former residence of the Great Emperor and wish to experience the service that even the Great Emperor praised so highly.
Therefore, the Drunken Spring Building had no choice but to set a limit on the number of people it could serve daily.
Otherwise, who could handle such a crowd?
Even though many of the young women working there are cultivators themselves, they couldn’t handle it either!
They can only temporarily add other performance programs to satisfy everyone’s eyes.
On this evening at the front of the Drunken Spring Building.
A group of people dressed splendidly and with distinguished airs stopped in front of the building. Many recognized them.
“Sss, isn’t that Yan Shan from the bl**d Spirit Sect?”
“He actually came here too. He is a great cultivator in the Conjunction period. It seems he truly believes in what the Great Emperor said!”
“That’s right. Look behind Yan Shan; those are all the elders and patrons of the bl**d Spirit Sect.”
“Let’s go, don’t look anymore. The bl**d Spirit Sect is notorious for being overbearing!”
“Be careful not to let them find you; getting beaten is the least of your worries.”
Yan Shan didn’t rush inside. He had been to many places like this when he was younger.
But as his cultivation and age increased, he gradually visited less often.
At this moment, he truly had a different kind of experience.
However, seeing how bustling the Drunken Spring Building was, his eyes flashed with a greedy, fervent look.
Yan Shan whispered, “Whose sect does this Drunken Spring Building belong to?”
Grand Elder Lei Lie knew what he was thinking when he heard him ask, so he immediately shook his head and replied,
“I’ve looked into it; it’s quite mysterious, seemingly linked to the Pitiful Frost Palace.”
Pitiful Frost Palace!
Yan Shan’s expression turned serious, and a hint of fear appeared on his face. That bunch of crazy women, it’s best to avoid them.
This force does not belong to Azure Prefecture; it comes from elsewhere. Although it’s not one of the top forces, it is notoriously difficult to deal with.
Anyone who dares to offend them will suffer endless retaliation. Plus, they have a wide network and often call upon powerful independent cultivators for help, making them quite intimidating.
Yan Shan felt resentful but had to suppress his desire to seize the Drunken Spring Building.
He hesitated for a moment and then said, “Grand Elder, this brothel is thriving now. Our bl**d Spirit Sect should also get involved.”
Lei Lie replied, “Don’t worry, Lord, we are already preparing.”
After a moment, he added, “As for those girls, most of them are civilians taken from the public, so they don’t matter much.”
Yan Shan smiled and nodded repeatedly, “Good! Then good!”
Just then, another commotion arose behind them, and the group turned their heads.
They saw Yan Changkong and a group of people approaching.
As the leader of the Xuanqing Sect, Yan Changkong is also a figure of great influence in the entire Azure Prefecture.
Everyone has to give him face, regardless of who they are.
In fact, from a certain perspective, Yan Changkong is now more intimidating than Yan Shan.
After all, everyone knows that the first sect, the bl**d Spirit Sect, is about to become history soon.
However, at this moment, Yan Changkong appeared extremely humble among the group.
Yan Shan was slightly surprised and carefully examined the situation before discovering something unusual.
He noticed that the few people next to Yan Changkong were no ordinary individuals. Not only were their cultivation auras strong, but their demeanor was also extraordinary!
From their attire, they could be identified as coming from the Jade Pool Sacred Land, the Primordial Sacred Land, and the Ancient Cultivation Clans.
Zhao Shanhe, the commander of the Xuan Bird Guard from the Liyue Celestial Dynasty, was also present.
Together, these forces, whether in Azure Prefecture or even the entire Eastern Mystic Continent, could walk with impunity.
Yan Shan watched, his eyes flashing with sinister and bitter resentment.
He had been in fierce competition with Yan Changkong for over a thousand years, watching as the Xuanqing Sect was gradually swallowed up.
But due to a diary, everything became futile!
How could he not hate?
At this moment, Yan Changkong also noticed Yan Shan and the others. Their eyes met, and they both nodded slightly.
Liu Xiaoxiao, the manager of the Drunken Spring Building, quickly came out in a thin silk dress and greeted with a smile,
“Lord Yan, I’ve been waiting for you. Please come in!”
“The private rooms have been prepared for the Immortal Sages. If you need anything, please tell me, Xiao Xiao.”
Although the Drunken Spring Building was bustling, Liu Xiaoxiao naturally wouldn’t neglect Yan Changkong.
They just benefited slightly from the Great Emperor’s light.
But the Xuanqing Sect is the Great Emperor’s genuine sect, and no matter what, they cannot offend Yan Changkong.
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Liu Xiaoxiao respectfully led Yan Changkong and his group inside, chatting and laughing.
In contrast, Yan Shan and his group were ignored.
Indeed, no matter what, given the bl**d Spirit Sect’s status in Azure Prefecture, they would not receive such treatment.
It was Liu Xiaoxiao intentionally ignoring Yan Shan and his group.
She had been in Azure Prefecture for hundreds of years and knew about the grudges between the bl**d Spirit Sect and the Xuanqing Sect.
To curry favor with the Xuanqing Sect, she had to make sacrifices.
Besides, Liu Xiaoxiao wasn’t really afraid of the bl**d Spirit Sect.
Seeing Yan Changkong and his group’s backs disappear, Yan Shan’s anger could no longer be concealed.
“How long can you continue to be proud!”
Lei Lie, standing beside him, angrily said, “Lord, rest assured, I’ve already contacted people in the Drunken Spring Building. We’ll have results soon.”
Yan Shan nodded, having no interest in staying at the Drunken Spring Building any longer. He turned and said, “Let’s go somewhere else!”
His face remained gloomy and terrifying.
Recently, Yan Shan had heard some news that several superpowers were interested in allying with the Xuanqing Sect.
This was no small matter. Once such alliances formed, it would create a formidable deterrent against other sects.
Who would dare deny the Xuanqing Sect’s superior status in Azure Prefecture in the future?
Even if they removed Yan Changkong, the bl**d Spirit Sect would likely remain as a millennium-old sect, never able to compete with the Xuanqing Sect again!
This was the cause of Yan Shan’s current rage.
Yan Shan even angrily said, “The Eternal Emperor has yet to appear!”
“Who knows if he might have died somewhere? Humph, if he’s dead, that would be the best outcome!”
All the elders present agreed deeply.
The Eternal Emperor had everything, except that he did not belong to the bl**d Spirit Sect.
Since that was the case, only his d*ath would align with their interests.
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On a huge boat.
Jiang Youlong was pacing on the deck. After a moment, he stopped and said solemnly, “From the Central State’s sacred land!”
“Six thousand years ago, she was a holy maiden, and now she is a Great Ascension period cultivator. This person must be someone significant!”
Jiang Youlong’s expression turned grave as he said, “The contemporary Holy Sovereign of the Jade Pool Sacred Land, Yuan Ruoyu!”
Even though Huo Hongyi and Zuo Qingtian had already guessed, hearing her name still sent shivers down their spines.
Their faces changed.
Who is Yuan Ruoyu?
She is the contemporary Holy Sovereign of the Jade Pool Sacred Land, one of the top cultivators in the current cultivation world.
A peak Great Ascension period cultivator!
She is also widely recognized as one of the most promising cultivators for the next opening of the Celestial Realm.
Huo Hongyi frowned and laughed bitterly, “Are all the Great Emperor’s women this powerful?”
The Eternal Emperor was already enough to cause them headaches.
It was hard to follow his women and find some clues, but they hadn’t expected her identity and strength to surpass their imagination.
Even their family backgrounds dared not provoke the Jade Pool Sacred Land rashly.
Moreover, they were dealing with the contemporary Holy Sovereign!
Huo Hongyi fell silent for a moment and suddenly said, “Ruo Yu, if we had guessed earlier, it would have made sense why the Jade Pool Sacred Land secretly protected the Xuanqing Sect.”
Zuo Qingtian stood silently, not saying a word.
Such matters requiring brainpower were not his forte, so he involuntarily looked toward Jiang Youlong.
Huo Hongyi asked, “What’s the next step?”
Jiang Youlong looked troubled, pondered for a moment, and shook his head, “This exceeds our capabilities. There’s nothing we can do!”
“Wait!”
“They must have received the message. All we can do now is wait quietly. Someone will take action!”
Huo Hongyi nodded, “That’s the only option!”
Suddenly, she smiled and said in a charming voice, “Oh, shouldn’t we also balance work and leisure? Let’s experience the charm of the pleasure quarters!”
Zuo Qingtian laughed heartily, “Can you handle it?”
Jiang Youlong smiled, about to speak, when he suddenly sensed something. His hand flipped, and a scroll appeared.
Seeing this item, Huo Hongyi and Zuo Qingtian immediately fell silent.
They looked over with tense expressions.
Jiang Youlong took a deep breath, slowly unrolling the scroll. A line of text appeared on it.
“Celestial Court Permit, Yuan Ruoyu Ascends Immediately!”
The three of them simultaneously took a deep breath. Immediately after, another line of text appeared.
“If disobeyed, capture immediately and bring to justice, no mistakes!”
