Chapter 241: Nine Heavens Supreme Palace
In a land of darkness, there was no light, only an endless flow of evil. This evil did not belong to this world. In the center of the darkness were some blood-red lamps, their wicks like bones, slowly burning and emitting boundless demonic energy.
"Poof!"
Suddenly, one of the blood lamps flickered. Then, the evil flame slowly extinguished, dissipating completely into the world. After this lamp went out, many demonic shadows appeared in the depths of the darkness.
"The Ninth... has been obliterated..."
A hoarse voice slowly emerged.
"Dead? That's unlikely. He seemed merely sealed before," another soft, eerie voice responded.
"He must have encountered a powerful opponent. Ordinary people couldn't kill someone protected by the Demonic Emperor Armor."
"It could also be one of the ancient Eight Masters. Two of them are currently reawakening."
"Regardless, we must be cautious and avoid repeating the mistakes of the past."
...
The sky was blue and the earth clear, with majestic mountains stretching like great dragons across the land, extending beyond the horizon. The entire realm was suffused with rich elemental energy.
Upon appearing, Xiao Tian's gaze fell ahead. Among the mountains was a massive barrier of light, within which countless gigantic islands floated in midair. These islands were shrouded in mist, with white cranes soaring gracefully, creating a peaceful and heavenly scene.
This was the location of the Nine Heavens Supreme Palace, one of the seven great sects in the Eastern Profound Region.
With Xiao Tian's cultivation, this barrier of light couldn't stop him, but he didn't force his way in. Instead, he stood outside the barrier and shouted, "Xiao Tian from Dao Sect requests an audience with the Palace Master of Nine Heavens Supreme Palace. I hope the Palace Master will grant me a meeting!"
His voice mysteriously passed through the barrier, echoing through the heavens and the earth.
"Xiao Tian?"
Hearing this name, everyone in Nine Heavens Supreme Palace was stunned. In the Eastern Profound Region, this name was now widely known. This was the young prodigy who had confronted the head of the Yuan Gate. Moreover, he had summoned six Reincarnation Realm experts to annihilate Yuan Gate, a feat that had become legendary.
"He's Xiao Tian!"
In a corner of Nine Heavens Supreme Palace, a figure in a green dress suddenly looked up, a joyful expression appearing on her pretty face. This figure was none other than Su Rou.
Meanwhile, on the largest floating island at the center, within an ancient palace, two figures sat facing each other. One was a middle-aged woman, and the other was a graceful young woman. The young woman had hair as black as ink, skin as white as snow, and curved brows like willow leaves. Though a light veil covered her face, her beautiful contours could still be seen.
When Xiao Tian's voice reached them, both opened their eyes.
"He... he really came!"
Ling Qingzhu's body trembled slightly, her heart filled with both anticipation and nervousness.
The middle-aged woman looked at Ling Qingzhu and suddenly asked, "Qingzhu, was it this Xiao Tian who ruined your purity?"
"Huh?"
Ling Qingzhu was stunned, biting her red lips without speaking.
"You silly girl, ever since you returned from the Great Yan Empire, I knew something happened to you. But you wouldn't tell me who it was, afraid I'd skin him alive."
The middle-aged woman sighed and continued, "Although this boy has unprecedented talent, he destroyed the Pure Sky Technique you cultivated for years, which is essential for sensing the Great Supreme."
"Master,"
Ling Qingzhu said, "Since Nine Heavens Supreme Palace was established, has anyone successfully sensed the Great Supreme?"
"Of course not,"
the middle-aged woman shook her head.
"So, if countless predecessors failed, I might not be able to either,"
Ling Qingzhu replied.
"You're still defending him at this point!"
The middle-aged woman exclaimed, "You're different from the predecessors. From the moment you entered the sect, I knew you were special. Your cultivation of the Pure Sky Technique was unprecedentedly fast, so you could definitely sense the Great Supreme."
"Master, let's not dwell on the past. We shouldn't keep our guest waiting,"
Ling Qingzhu said.
The middle-aged woman sighed, "Look at you, already so partial to him."
"Master, I just don't want people saying our Nine Heavens Supreme Palace is rude..."
"Fine, let's meet your little lover,"
the middle-aged woman said, making a hand seal and disappearing with Ling Qingzhu.
When they reappeared, they were outside the barrier of Nine Heavens Supreme Palace. The middle-aged woman, her gaze unfriendly, looked at Xiao Tian and said irritably, "You're Xiao Tian from Dao Sect?"
Seeing her master's unfriendly attitude, Ling Qingzhu tightly clenched her hands.
"Greetings, Senior. I am Xiao Tian,"
Xiao Tian said respectfully, glancing at Ling Qingzhu.
"Hmph!"
The middle-aged woman snorted, "Why have you come to Nine Heavens Supreme Palace?"
Xiao Tian made a shocking statement, "I'm here to propose marriage."
Ling Qingzhu's face instantly turned crimson. Fortunately, the veil hid her blush, sparing her some embarrassment. She glared at Xiao Tian, surprised by his boldness.
The middle-aged woman's voice was icy, "Our disciples do not marry outsiders. You should leave."
"Senior, I brought a bride price that I believe will satisfy you,"
Xiao Tian said with a slight smile. With a wave of his sleeve, a pool of emerald liquid, eight black pills, over a hundred glowing orbs of lightning, and two dazzling spiritual treasures appeared.
The middle-aged woman was momentarily surprised by these treasures, then said, "Do you think these things are enough to marry a disciple of Nine Heavens Supreme Palace?"
"Of course not,"
Xiao Tian said. He knew these treasures, while precious, were not enough for such a distinguished sect. These were merely tokens. The real gift was the Will of Reincarnation. He took out a portion and said, "This is my true bride price."
The light orb appeared, and the middle-aged woman's gaze immediately fixed on it. She sensed a peculiar reincarnation aura within.
"This... this is..."
"Senior, this is the Will of Reincarnation,"
Xiao Tian said slowly.
(End of Chapter)
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