Qiongming City is the capital of the Qionghuang Dynasty!

The city wall is made of rare spiritual stone, crystal clear, and shines with a warm luster in the sunlight. It is both incredibly sturdy and exudes an extraordinary and refined aura.

Above the city walls, countless mythical birds and beasts circled and flew. They were either guardian beasts of the city or creatures attracted by the city's spiritual energy.

Inside the city, there is a wide avenue paved with white jade, with various exotic flowers and plants planted on both sides, filling the air with fragrance.

Along both sides of the avenue, various buildings are scattered in a well-organized manner, including magnificent palaces, solemn temples, ancient pavilions, as well as a dazzling array of shops and bustling markets.

At the heart of Qiongming City stands a towering palace complex, the imperial palace of the Qionghuang Dynasty.

The palace consists of several magnificent palaces, each with carved beams and painted rafters, exquisitely beautiful, as if a celestial palace had descended to earth.

The palaces are connected by exquisite stone bridges and winding corridors, forming a vast architectural complex.

The main hall of the palace is the Qionghuang Palace of Empress Murong Ran!

At this moment, Murong Ran was dressed in a dazzling phoenix robe, her clothes fluttering, her figure outstanding, exuding an ethereal aura that transcended the mortal world.

She was stunningly beautiful, with long, flowing hair and a faint purple mark on her forehead.

His brows exuded an aura of imperial dominance and majesty, making people dare not look directly at his sharp edge.

"You mean, a descendant of the Xiao family has appeared?"

Yan Xiao traveled day and night and arrived at Qiongming City.

He said in a deep voice, "Yes! Not only that, that descendant of the Xiao family broke through several realms in a single day. The speed of his advancement is simply astonishing."

"At the same time, a young man appeared beside him, who was also a Nascent Soul Realm expert."

"These two broke through several realms in just one day!"

Yan Xiao said fiercely, "They even joined forces to destroy the Yan Yang Sect! These two are extremely ruthless, and I'm afraid they will next target the Han Yue Sect and the Sui Xing Sect."

"Your Majesty Qionghuang, if the descendants of the Xiao family are allowed to continue like this, the consequences will be unimaginable."

Yan Xiao spoke to Murong Ran with great politeness, a stark contrast to his arrogant attitude in Gu Ning City.

This is mainly due to two factors.

First, his proud Yan Yang Sect has been destroyed... He needs to rely on Murong Ran to rebuild the sect.

Another point... is that Yan Xiao was astonished to discover that Murong Ran's cultivation level had far surpassed his own.

Ten years ago, Yan Xiao was already at the second level of the Nascent Soul Realm, while Murong Ran was only at the first level of the Nascent Soul Realm!

Ten years later, Yan Xiao emerged from seclusion and broke through to the third level of the Nascent Soul Realm. He was full of confidence and high spirits.

But when he saw Murong Ran again, he discovered that she was almost at the ninth level of the Nascent Soul Realm!

In ten years, he rose from the first level of the Nascent Soul Realm to the ninth level?!

What an extraordinary encounter this must have been, and what unparalleled talent!

Yan Xiao secretly admired her and dared not underestimate the Empress before him.

Murong Ran slowly said, "Judging from the distance, it's closer to the Shattered Star Sect from Gu Ning City, so their next stop will be the Shattered Star Sect..."

"Sect Leader Yan, you should go to the Shattered Star Sect... I will inform Sect Leader Gu Yuehan that he should also go to the Shattered Star Sect."

“The combined attack of the three sect leaders of Sun, Moon and Star can unleash the killing power of a ninth-level Nascent Soul Realm cultivator.”

"With the combined strength of the three sect leaders, we should have no fear of any opponent."

Murong Ran said softly, "As for Ning Zeyuan and Nangong Yanyu... hehe, I will purge the remnants of Yanyu Tower."

Yan Xiao nodded and said to Murong Ran, "Your Majesty, thank you for your trouble..."

After Yan Xiao left, Murong Ran sat alone on the throne, her gaze deep and melancholy.

“The descendant of the Xiao family… then it can only be Xiao Ruoli.” A strange glint flashed in her eyes. “Heh… that frail little girl from back then has already grown into a top-tier expert at the seventh level of the Nascent Soul Realm?”

"Nangong Yanyu... Ning Zeyuan... Yanyu Tower... Do you really think I don't know about your operations all these years?"

"We will not alert you and will let you develop freely... in order to wipe out all of you remnants of the previous dynasty in one fell swoop."

Murong Ran slowly rose and walked to the sword rack to the side...

On the sword rack, all kinds of famous swords are arranged in an orderly manner, and each sword has a story.

The Empress's gaze swept among the swords, finally settling on one in particular.

This sword has a long, slender blade, its entire body gleaming with a faint, cold light, as clear as autumn water and as pure as moonlight, untouched by dust, and unparalleled in the world.

She gently lifted her sleeve, her fingertips lightly touching the scabbard. The movement conveyed both the domineering aura of a ruler and the delicate, gentle tenderness of a woman.

"Ten years ago... in the battle against Xiao Kuangsheng, you broke... I nurtured you with the fortune of the world for ten years, and finally you regained your sharpness!"

Murong Ran gently grasped the hilt of the sword and slowly drew it out.

In an instant, a chilling sword intent, accompanied by a refreshing cold air, rushed towards us!

Murong Ran raised her hand and grasped the sword intent...

"The renowned sword, Unstained, is about to reappear in the mortal world."

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The Shattered Star Sect stands in a corner of the cultivation world, its terrain treacherous and shrouded in mist, making it an extremely mysterious and unpredictable place.

The sect is situated atop a sheer cliff, surrounded by mountains that form a natural barrier, isolating it from the hustle and bustle of the world. Only those with profound cultivation can find the path and enter this blessed land of immortals.

At the entrance of the sect, an ancient stone gate stands majestically, with countless stars carved on it. It seems that each star contains endless mysteries and power. This is the unique "Star Gate" of the Shattered Star Sect.

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