Limitless Ascension: Strength Amid Adversity – Chapter 285

Heavenly Daughter Country.

Ever since the court banquet ended, Ye Junlin and the others had been assigned to their respective sleeping palaces.

As for the ruler performing a dance on the spot, all the officials wisely kept quiet and sealed off this news to avoid causing a stir.

After all, the ruler’s identity is sacred, something that all women in the world admire and revere. How could they engage in activities akin to a dancer? It would seriously tarnish their personal image!

Falling Phoenix Palace.

A charming woman sat in front of the vanity, carefully examining her graceful, fair-skinned face with a hint of rosy glow.

Recalling the image of that dashing figure, she couldn’t help but feel her heart race.

Her fiery red lips pursed slightly, and even her gaze seemed to sweep through the air.

Dongfang Jing’s heart grew increasingly heated; she knew she had to seize the moment tonight and take the initiative!

Delaying would only lead to unexpected changes!

“Your Majesty, it’s time to pick a card.”

Outside the door, several maidservants held wooden trays filled with jade tokens, each representing a male consort in the harem.

If the ruler chose a token, the selected consort would be summoned to serve.

The seven most recognized and handsome consorts were lined up at the front, as the ruler almost always picked one from them, leaving the others ignored.

In the past, Dongfang Jing would have carefully selected a token to determine tonight’s consort.

But now, her mind was solely focused on one person, and she had no interest in any of the others.

“Take it back; I don’t need any of this!”

A firm and calm voice echoed from within the palace.

The maidservants: “???”

What’s happening here?

Could it be that the ruler has entered a sage mode?

Soon, suppressing their suspicions, the maidservants quietly returned the way they came.

Regarding Dongfang Jing’s actions, their hearts were filled with mixed feelings.

In this day and age, one extreme or the other!

Unlike them, who could only keep cucumbers company late at night…

Dongfang Jing composed herself, dressed up, and looked at the version of herself that had less authority and coldness and more charm and tenderness. She felt a secret anticipation.

“Senior Ye, I bet you’re anxious too, right?”

“Don’t worry; tonight I will serve you well~”

Whoosh.

With her level of cultivation, Dongfang Jing could easily leave the sleeping palace unnoticed.

In the empty palace, only a hint of faint fragrance lingered in the air.

Just then, a girl in a pink skirt, her hair tied in two bun-like pigtails and ribbons fluttering in the wind, walked towards the Golden Phoenix Palace, her delicate features reminiscent of a doll, looking troubled.

She entwined her fingers, her face filled with worry.

“Does Mom also like Young Master Ye?”

“But Young Master Ye is the one I noticed first! Do I really have to compete with my own mother for a man?”

“Besides, she already has so many men; I’ve only got my eyes on this one, and she wants to take him from me…”

Seeing her mother showing interest in Young Master Ye drove Dongfang Mengyao to both anxiety and grievance.

After all, on one side was her closest relative, and on the other was her beloved. Choosing either would leave her with regrets for life.

“God, why do you have to treat me like this?”

“I just turned eighteen this year!”

Dongfang Mengyao truly didn’t expect to face such a difficult choice.

After pondering it over, she decided to muster her courage and head to Falling Phoenix Palace to talk to her mother face to face.

This was a contest belonging to mother and daughter!

Along the way, the guards recognized Dongfang Mengyao’s identity and didn’t dare to stop her, allowing her to enter freely.

Dongfang Mengyao hesitated for a moment and gently knocked on the door, “Mom, it’s me!”

After waiting for a long time, there was no response from inside.

“Mom! Are you there?”

Dongfang Mengyao tried again.

She cautiously pushed the door open, tiptoeing inside. When she saw that her mother was nowhere to be found in the sleeping palace, a jolt ran through her heart.

An alarming thought popped into her mind!

“Uh oh!”

Dongfang Mengyao almost cried, her worst fear had indeed come true.

Could it be that her beloved was really going to be snatched away by her mother?

Then.

In the astonished eyes of the guards, the princess hurriedly left Falling Phoenix Palace, as if she were on a mission to catch someone in the act…

Golden Phoenix Palace.

Ye Junlin couldn’t sleep, tossing and turning, his forehead throbbing, feeling as though something dangerous was about to occur.

“Strange, I’m currently at the Immortal King level. With my ability to grow stronger when facing challenges, who in the world could pose a threat to me?”

Ye Junlin sat up, furrowing his brows in contemplation.

At that moment.

He sensed an aura quietly approaching. Though the person’s body technique was quite exquisite, they couldn’t hide from the perception of an Immortal King.

“Who?!”

Ye Junlin barked.

Whoosh, he vanished from the bed and reappeared behind the curtain.

“Dong, Dongfang Daoist?”

Ye Junlin’s eyes widened as he found a tall, mature woman in a black dress gazing at him affectionately.

Dongfang Jing’s makeup was exquisite, exuding a captivating charm. Her long eyelashes and soulful eyes seemed ready to hook hearts, her dress split to the waist, revealing her well-proportioned, long legs.

Unintentionally, she radiated an irresistible allure!

“Senior Ye, I’ve come,” Dongfang Jing said, her face blooming like a peach blossom, appearing shy like a young girl.

If this scene were to be known to the outside world, it would undoubtedly cause a tidal wave of shock!

The dignified ruler of Heavenly Daughter Country, with her imposing demeanor, showcasing such a contrasting alluring side before a man?

“Dongfang Daoist, what brings you here at this hour?” Ye Junlin asked, feeling awkward.

For some reason, his waist began to throb again, making Ye Junlin quite vexed.

“Senior Ye, you’re just pretending not to know.”

Dongfang Jing giggled softly, swaying her waist as she drew closer, “Of course, I’ve come to seek your guidance on the Dao.”

The scent enveloped him, the temperature rising.

At that moment, Ye Junlin’s waist pain intensified, as if his body was issuing a serious warning signal!

“Stop! If you want to discuss the Dao, there’s no need to get so close!” Ye Junlin gritted his teeth and extended a hand, gesturing for her to stay put.

Dongfang Jing’s expression turned curious, “Senior Ye, what’s wrong?”

Ye Junlin pretended to clear his throat, seriously saying, “When I discuss the Dao, I pay attention to personal space!”

Dongfang Jing couldn’t grasp his intentions, so she followed up, “May I ask, Senior Ye, what kinds of Dao techniques are you best at?”

Ye Junlin pondered for a moment and declared confidently, “I have three!”

“Oh?”

“What are those three?”

Dongfang Jing suddenly became interested, curious to hear what powerful Dao techniques the mentor of her friend would describe.

Ye Junlin’s gaze was steady as he proclaimed loudly, “I have three paths: The Path of Moderation, The Path of Harmony, and The Path of…”

In the curious look from her, Ye Junlin realized he had run out of words, but having drawn the bow, he couldn’t leave it unshot. With a flash of inspiration, he blurted, “The Path of…” out of the way!”

Upon hearing those two crucial words, Dongfang Jing was momentarily stunned, then quickly reacted, her face flushing with a charming hue as she pouted, “Senior Ye, you’re so naughty!”

So this is what he was waiting for!

It seems Senior Ye has quite the wit!

“Uh,”

Ye Junlin realized he had misspoken and wanted to correct himself immediately. Just as he was about to speak, a finger gently pressed against his lips, as Dongfang Jing had already approached like a water snake, her breath sweet as she said:

“Since Senior Ye is so well-versed in the Dao, I’d like to learn from you as well.”

“Let’s start our discussion from a seated position!”