She began to recall her cultivation journey, from being taken in as a disciple by Gu Xuan to gradually rising to become the acting leader of the Wen Sect...
"What is my path?" she asked herself.
Two more years passed, and Liu Ruyan suddenly opened her eyes, her gaze gleaming brightly: "Disciple, I understand!"
"I have always pursued power, but I have forgotten my original intention."
"I will establish a Celestial Dynasty, not for revenge, but for... protection!"
"Protect yourself, protect those who follow me, and uphold the justice in your heart!"
In that instant, it felt as if something in her mind shattered, and a surge of powerful spiritual energy poured into her body from all directions.
Liu Ruyan's aura began to undergo a qualitative change, leaping from Immortal Emperor to Dao Realm!
However, at this crucial moment...
A demon suddenly appeared in my heart.
That was another "Liu Ruyan," her face contorted in a grimace: "Protect? Ridiculous! You just want to prove you're no less capable than Gu Xuan! You're jealous of him!"
Liu Ruyan was startled, but quickly calmed down: "No, I respect and love my master, but I also want to forge my own path."
"This is not betrayal, but growth."
"lie!"
The inner demon screamed, "Without Gu Xuan, you are nothing!"
Liu Ruyan smiled: "It is because of Master's guidance that I am able to stand here."
"But that doesn't mean I can't create my own future."
With a wave of her hand, her inner demons vanished.
"Boom!"
Thunder roared in the secret realm, and Liu Ruyan stood in mid-air, receiving the baptism of the Immortal Emperor's lightning tribulation.
Nine bolts of purple lightning struck down, but they could not harm her in the slightest.
On the contrary, each lightning tribulation made her aura more solid.
As the final lightning tribulation dissipated, Liu Ruyan was enveloped in dazzling immortal light. She had successfully advanced to the first realm of the Dao Realm, the early stage of the Void Dao!
But Liu Ruyan did not stop. She continued to cultivate, using the ten-thousand-year-old jade marrow to consolidate her foundation.
Three more years passed, and her cultivation had reached the late stage of the Void Dao realm.
With only one month left before exiting the seclusion (the time in the secret realm), Liu Ruyan took out the Phoenix Cry Nine Heavens Hairpin.
The moment she acquired this relic of the Taiyin Goddess, she felt a resonance with it.
"I see..."
Liu Ruyan suddenly realized, "The Taiyin True Scripture was originally created by the Taiyin Goddess, and this hairpin is her natal celestial artifact!"
She inserted the hairpin into her hair bun, and instantly, a vast aura of imperial power emanated from her.
His cultivation level surged once again, reaching the peak of the second stage of the Dao Realm!
On the day she emerged from the secluded realm, Liu Ruyan stepped out.
Her beauty remains unparalleled, but her demeanor has undergone a complete transformation.
His brows now held a touch of majesty, and his every gesture exuded an imperial aura.
Gu Xuan was already waiting outside. Seeing his disciple's improvement, he smiled with satisfaction: "Not bad, the second peak of the Dao Realm, even better than I expected."
Liu Ruyan bowed respectfully: "Thank you for your guidance, Master."
Gu Xuan waved his hand: "This is your own destiny."
He paused, then continued, "Now, you can go to Dongsheng Shenzhou, but..."
"Does Master have any further instructions?"
Gu Xuan took out a jade pendant from his sleeve: "Take this. Crush it if you encounter a life-or-death crisis, and it will save your life."
Liu Ruyan took the jade pendant and found that it was engraved with the character "Xuan", which contained a wisp of Gu Xuan's divine consciousness.
A warmth filled her heart, and she bowed deeply once more: "This disciple will certainly not fail Master's expectations!"
Gu Xuan watched Liu Ruyan's departing figure, muttering to himself, "The fledgling must eventually leave the nest... However, if those old fogies from the Dark Abyss Immortal Sect dare to bully the weak..."
A cold glint flashed in his eyes. "Then don't blame me for breaking the rules."
In the distance, Liu Ruyan seemed to sense something.
She glanced back at the thatched hut, a slight smile playing on her lips: "Master, just wait and see, your disciple will surely shake the entire Primordial Immortal Realm!"
She turned and transformed into a streak of red light.
It sped off towards the Eastern Continent of Divine Victory like a shooting star.
The legend of a red-clad empress has begun!
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