Half an incense stick later.
The entire sky became quiet.
Almost all the enemies who came were wiped out.
Clang!
The melodious sound of the zither echoed in the void, shedding its previous murderous intent and gradually becoming ethereal and otherworldly.
Qin Shou sat cross-legged directly above the Vermilion Bird Nirvana Formation, elegantly playing the zither, protecting his disciple.
Glug!
At this moment, many cultivators watching the battle from a great distance on the periphery unconsciously swallowed hard.
Shocking!
They've really seen something new today.
Six Void Realm cultivators, more than ten Nascent Soul Realm cultivators, nearly a hundred Nascent Soul Realm experts, and countless other cultivators were all wiped out by that one zither player and one white-robed figure.
The entire vast expanse of sky above the imperial city was shattered.
But who exactly is this person in white who belongs to the Xuan Emperor?
"Holy crap, thank goodness I didn't go in."
Some people, recovering from the shock, wiped the cold sweat from their foreheads and decisively left the scene.
Fearing that if they were even a step too late, the man in white would go on a killing spree.
"And me, fellow Daoist, wait a minute, let's go together."
Once the first person leaves, a second person leaves; once the second person leaves, a third person follows closely behind...
Soon, most of the powerful figures who had been watching from the outer edge of the void had left. Only a few curious individuals remained, wanting to continue observing the situation, but alas...
Clang!
A burst of piano music exploded forth.
Thud! Thud! Thud!
Clouds of blood mist burst forth from the outer edge of the void.
"Holy crap! Please, senior, have mercy! We'll leave immediately!"
Someone screamed and fled as fast as they could.
The Lord of the Star-Picking Tower gazed at the peerless white-clad figure in the void, pursed his lips, but still did not make a sound to disturb them. He simply quietly arranged for people to clean up the mess below.
At this moment, he seemed to have a certain guess in his mind.
It is said that His Majesty has a mysterious and unpredictable master...
"Damn it, that bastard is so strong!"
Xue Yueqing glanced at Qin Shou in amazement, then went to heal her wounds alone.
......
Time flies.
Seven days later.
At the break of dawn, a blinding divine light suddenly erupted from the Vermilion Bird Imperial City, soaring into the sky, shattering the clouds, and reaching the heavens.
Phew!
Immediately afterwards, a loud phoenix cry rang out.
A giant Vermilion Bird, accompanied by a sky full of golden flames, spread its wings and soared into the sky. Its enormous body burst through the heavens, and its golden eyes, as large as stars, shone with divine brilliance, as if a god were surveying the human world.
On the Vermilion Bird's body stood a figure with an exquisitely beautiful face, a head of black hair that flew wildly, and a bare upper body with vibrant patterns that outlined the shape of a Vermilion Bird.
Her phoenix eyes shone with golden light, revealing a divine radiance.
"Congratulations to Emperor Xuan on your Nirvana and Ascension to Godhood!"
The owner of the Star-Picking Pavilion was the first to bow down and shout.
"We congratulate Emperor Xuan on his Nirvana and ascension to godhood!"
"We congratulate Emperor Xuan on his Nirvana and ascension to godhood!"
Seeing this, the others also knelt down, raising their arms and shouting excitedly.
"Disciple greets Master!"
Half an incense stick later, the strange phenomenon in the sky dissipated, and Xiao Xuan's figure floated down, instantly appearing in front of Qin Shou. He bowed and respectfully performed a disciple's salute.
"What! He is His Majesty's teacher!"
Upon seeing this, the ministers of the Vermilion Bird Dynasty all showed surprise and shock, followed by great excitement.
With such a powerful force, what need is there for the Vermilion Bird Dynasty to fear enemies from all directions? They are sure to sweep away the cultivation world of Yunzhou.
"Just as I expected!"
The owner of the Star-Picking Tower revealed a knowing look in his eyes.
"Okay, okay."
Qin Shou smiled and responded, helping Xiao Xuan up. He then looked Xiao Xuan up and down, nodded in satisfaction, and said:
"A single rebirth is like a phoenix rising from the ashes."
"Si Wu, your path to invincibility is beginning to take shape. As long as you continue along this path, you will surely soar to the heavens and challenge the immortals."
[Congratulations! Your disciple Xiao Siwu has successfully undergone Nirvana and advanced to the Nascent Soul stage. You are rewarded with a "Bronze Luck Card".]
"Disciple thanks Master for protecting me on this path."
Xiao Xuan bowed respectfully again, then reverted to his usual self, smiling broadly as he said, "Master, let me show you around the imperial city."
"No, I must return to the mountain and continue to live a life of seclusion."
"Oh, Master, you've come all this way, I must show you the proper hospitality."
Xiao Xuan, pulling Qin Shou along, strolled through the various scenic spots of the imperial city.
It must be said that this imperial palace, and indeed the entire imperial city, is extraordinary, magnificent, and grand.
Having lived several lifetimes, this was the first time Qin Shou had ever seen one.
Soon, they arrived at a stone bridge.
The stone bridge rises into the sky, seemingly made entirely of white jade. One end is built on the square, and the other end extends towards the Golden Palace where officials pay homage to the emperor, stretching for thousands of meters.
Below the stone bridge lies a vast lake that stretches to the horizon, its waters as clear as jade. Brightly colored red carp swim among the water, while mist hangs over the surface, shrouding the stone bridge in a hazy, dreamlike atmosphere, creating a scene reminiscent of a fairyland.
"Master, this is the Rainbow Bridge, constructed from the white jade of the North Sea. It is truly precious."
Xiao Xuan introduced the Qin Beast.
Qin Shou rolled his eyes at him. "It was all built with my money."
Xiao Xuan rubbed his nose and gave an embarrassed smile. "Hey, Master, your money is my money too. I cherish every penny I spend."
Xiao Xuan tugged at Qin Shou's arm and continued, "Master, the lake below the Rainbow Bridge is called the Fish-Calling Pond. I intentionally chose the same name as the pond on our mountain to commemorate it."
The pond is home to 100,000 carp. Every spring, if one stands on the Rainbow Bridge and claps their hands, a spectacular sight will appear below, with thousands of carp leaping at once—one of the three great wonders of the entire capital.
Coincidentally, it was springtime.
Smack! Smack!
Qin Shou stood on the Rainbow Bridge and clapped his hands gently.
At first, there was no movement on the lake surface, but soon, ripples began to appear on the water.
Splash!
Immediately afterwards, ripples appeared on the lake's surface, as if millions of fish were tumbling in, then leaping out of the water in unison. Their golden and red scales shimmered in the sunlight, reflecting a dazzling array of colors in the misty water.
For a moment, the scene was spectacular and awe-inspiring.
"Not bad, very good."
Qin Shou revealed a knowing smile. Although he was a Void Realm expert, he had always stayed on the mountain and had never seen such a wonderful sight before.
Vivid, mesmerizing, and full of vitality, it instantly lifts the spirits of anyone who sees it.
Seeing Qin Shou's enjoyment, Xiao Xuan couldn't help but say, "Master, how about I move this entire lake to the mountain for you to admire?"
Qin Shou rolled his eyes at him. "How did you even come up with that?"
Xiao Xuan chuckled and said, "I just thought you liked it, Master."
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