Chapter 51: When the Golden Wind and Jade Dew Meet, It Surpasses Countless Mortals!
Ten days later, the journal of the Eternal Emperor was once again released, causing quite the stir.
The last time it was updated, it marked the moment when Lin Feng finally met the long-coveted Ruo Yu after arriving in Central State.
Since their parting at Yunluo Mountain, it had been tens of thousands of heartbeats.
A long-awaited reunion, like dry kindling meeting roaring flames…
What was bound to happen?
Many cultivators of the realm had already prepared their tea and snacks, waiting for the juicy news to unfold.
Among them was a special interest.
With the continued exposure of the journal, Ruo Yu’s mysterious identity was being gradually unveiled, attracting many curious gazes and wild speculations.
However, with the current information at hand, no one could determine anything for sure.
After all, Central State was vast, many times larger than other states, housing countless top powers.
Some holy lands were universally acknowledged in the cultivation realm, while a few smaller sanctuaries simply slapped on a golden sticker and called themselves ‘holy.’
There were dozens of young holy masters and mistresses, if not hundreds.
Relying on the current information alone, certainty was out of reach.
But precisely because of this uncertainty, interest in Ruo Yu grew even hotter.
Recently, there had been quite the commotion in Central State about it.
It had become a hot topic during many cultivators’ tea breaks.
Thus, everyone eagerly awaited this journal entry…
Would the mysterious woman behind the Eternal Emperor finally surface?
Boom!
As the hour struck, the communication array of Tianji Pavilion lit up across the Nine States.
The Emperor’s journal had been recorded in the transmission array with secret techniques.
Every ten days, it would be released—this was an unalterable fact.
To stop it would require the risk of going against the entire world, while simultaneously destroying all transmission arrays, which wasn’t realistic.
This was also why Jiang Wujì and his crew felt utterly helpless, having to start from eliminating the influences that Lin Feng had.
Under the expectant gazes of everyone, words slowly materialized on the communication array’s screen.
Eternal Emperor’s Journal, Page 20:
[Back at the inn.]
[In this scene, I can only summon a few lines of poetry to express how I feel at this moment!]
[As the saying goes…]
[When the golden wind and jade dew meet, it surpasses countless mortals!]
[At this moment, I look deeply into Ruo Yu’s eyes, as if our hearts are connected—words are unnecessary!]
[She knows of my nefarious scheming!]
[I also see through her pretend modesty!]
[Things are heating up! It feels like the air is about to boil, yet it also gives a refreshing vibe, full of vibrant life!]
[Just like, spring has come…]
[Ah, a moment in spring is worth a fortune! I reckon for the next ten days to half a month, I won’t even have time to write in my journal!]
[Lastly, let me conclude this perfect moment with a little poem.]
[Hand in hand, we enter the gauzy curtains; giggling and smiling as we blow out the lamps. The golden needle pierces the peach blossom’s heart, not daring to speak too loudly lest I frown.]
And that was the end of this entry.
Not too long, with minimal information revealed, yet profound in meaning, leaving endless room for imagination…
Instantly, it sparked widespread discussion across the cultivation realm.
Moreover, several lines of poetry were particularly memorable.
Even the literary cultivators couldn’t help but applaud!
“Whew! The Emperor’s literary talent is top-notch throughout the realm!”
This journal revealed the Eternal Emperor’s flair for writing.
Cultivators from all over the world were chattering away:
“Who knew the Eternal Emperor’s writing was this impressive! Let us live in peace?!”
“A moment in spring is worth a fortune! Brilliant! Marvelous!”
“If the Eternal Emperor entered the literary scene, he’d be a shining star!”
“Come on! If the Eternal Emperor doesn’t narrate stories, I might as well starve!”
“When the golden wind and jade dew meet, it surpasses countless mortals!”
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“Such poetry, how many current scholars can write like that?”
“You know my nefarious schemes, and I can clearly see your pretended modesty! Hehe, the Emperor sure is a genius! How amusing!”
“My favorite part is that closing poem!”
“Absolutely perfect! Especially the last two lines; the intimacy between partners has never felt so… just exquisite!”
At the same time…
In the Jade Pool Sacred Land.
On a mountaintop, by a lake, atop a lotus jade platform, Yuan Ruoyu gently bit her lip, her face blushing.
Today, she didn’t join the other elders of the sacred land to view the journal.
She was afraid something embarrassing might pop up.
Although most seemed to suspect she was Ruo Yu, it was certain some guessed the truth.
Who could cultivate to great depths, live for thousands of years, and become an elder of the sacred land, if not shrewd individuals?
Perhaps from the moment Lin Feng set foot in Central State, someone had already suspected the truth.
They just dared not speak it.
Of course, Yuan Ruoyu would not make a move to say it; she just thought, let nature take its course.
If one day everyone knew, she’d gladly admit it, not hiding anything intentionally.
However, in such a situation, it would be a bit awkward to watch the journal together.
For instance, after reading today’s entry, Yuan Ruoyu felt utterly embarrassed alone.
“d*mn it!”
“What do you mean you know my nefarious schemes? Clearly, it’s you…”
Yuan Ruoyu whispered softly, raising an eyebrow as if she thought of something, her voice shrinking:
“Even if it’s true, you can’t write it in your journal!”
She glanced at today’s entry, and upon seeing the first line, her heart sank.
A bad feeling washed over her.
It seemed that her initial thoughts were quite spot on—yet fortunately, the intensity was somewhat normal.
He had only penned a few profound lines of poetry—not vulgar or unrefined.
Yuan Ruoyu took a deep breath, adjusting her thoughts, and chuckled lightly:
“However, this poem is genuinely well written!”
“Especially that line, ‘When the golden wind and jade dew meet, it surpasses countless mortals,’ I think the Sacred Lord would like it!”
——
Liyue Celestial Dynasty!
In the Celestial Gathering Hall, there was a cacophony of excitement, with everyone wearing beaming smiles, overflowing with praise.
What was being said was nothing more than embellished compliments.
The likes of the Emperor’s outstanding literary talent, unique in the world, a literary genius unmatched in this era.
The atmosphere was jovial, peace overflowing.
The news of a major victory at Tianjue Mountain had just broken, and everyone had come together in joy.
But the high-ranking officials didn’t notice…
At that moment, seated high on the emperor’s throne, Ye Qingge wore a frosty expression, devoid of any smile.
It was as if an ocean wave didn’t even stir her tranquil surface!
Yet beneath her luxurious imperial robe, her hand was tightly squeezing a small leather figure.
Inside, Ye Qingge was sneering:
“‘Surpassing countless mortals,’ huh?! ‘A moment in spring is worth a fortune,’ is it?! ‘The golden needle piercing the peach blossom’s heart,’ yes?!”
Ye Qingge snorted coldly, muttering, “If you’re this good at poetry, why not write a poem or a hundred next time? Then you’ll understand what ‘Spring Thunder has arrived’ means!”
“What really is a nefarious scheme!”
At that moment, a guard suddenly arrived to report within the hall.
The gist was that Du Jiuyou and the others from the Nine Absolutes Sect had all completed their castration and were asking His Majesty when they’d be sent to the palace as eunuchs.
Ye Qingge’s face darkened suddenly, her voice cold:
“No need!”
“Wilan just invented a punishment called the ‘Celestial Stick’!”
She paused, her voice once again resonating softly: “Turn them all into Celestial Sticks, then announce it to the world. Let that good-for-nothing Cao Jue have a look!”
“Also!”
“Prepare thoroughly, and for a full-scale war this time; I want to wipe out the Nine Absolutes Sect once and for all to prevent future troubles!”
In the celestial gathering hall, the officials felt a chill in their hearts.
But soon, excitement flickered in their faces as bl**d pumped furiously, a torrent of battle spirit surging forth!
