Dao Wudao, his expression extremely solemn, broke the silence first and said, "Your Majesty, in my opinion, this person's aura is overwhelming and his pressure is as heavy as a mountain. His strength has probably reached the level of the ninth level of the Quasi-Emperor Realm!"
Immediately afterward, Cang Wulan echoed, "That's right, but it's still unclear whether this powerful figure is friend or foe."
Hearing this, Yuan Haoran snorted coldly and said confidently, "Hmph! So what if he is a quasi-emperor at the ninth level? With Miao'er and me joining forces, we are fully capable of defeating a quasi-emperor at the ninth level!"
"Moreover, the Empress Dowager is here!"
His words revealed an unparalleled air of dominance and confidence.
Just then, the chilling aura drew ever closer, as if it were about to devour everyone.
Everyone's nerves were on edge, their eyes fixed on the front, trying to see clearly what kind of being was emanating such terrifying pressure.
Finally, as the figure gradually became clearer, everyone was able to see its true appearance.
However, when they saw who it was, their eyes were instantly filled with shock, as if they had witnessed the most incredible sight in the world.
"Your...Your Excellency?"
Ji Jingtian was the first to come to his senses. He stared wide-eyed and exclaimed in disbelief.
At this moment, Yuan Zhexian's majestic figure was fully displayed before everyone.
He was dressed in flowing white robes, like an immortal descending to earth, exuding an indescribable aura of majesty and mystery.
Yuan Zhexian's gaze slowly swept over everyone present, and a faint smile appeared on his lips: "Everyone! It's been a long time. Hundreds of years have passed in the blink of an eye. It seems that everyone's cultivation and strength have greatly improved."
Before he could finish speaking, Yuan Zhexian's gaze suddenly fixed on Tai'a Qingcheng.
With a flicker of his body, he appeared before Tai'a Qingcheng in the blink of an eye, like a ghost.
Without hesitation, he opened his arms and embraced Tai'a Qingcheng tightly.
"Qingcheng, you've worked so hard all these years."
Yuan Zhexian murmured softly, his tone filled with endless tenderness and pity.
The lover she had been searching for for a hundred years had now appeared before her and once again gave her a warm embrace.
Overwhelmed with emotions, Tai'a Qingcheng was speechless for a moment, only gently shaking her head to indicate that she did not feel tired.
Then, the two embraced quietly, their silence speaking volumes, as if the whole world had shrunk to just the two of them.
They completely ignored everyone else around them.
After the two separated, Yuan Zhexian slowly turned around and scanned the crowd present.
However, what's strange is that when his gaze fell on each person, they all seemed to have planned it beforehand.
They all quickly turned their heads to the side and began whistling as if nothing had happened.
He even had an expression on his face that said, "I didn't see anything."
Just then, Yuan Zhexian slowly extended his right palm, and a faintly glowing object gradually emerged.
A fragment of the mark, almost fully integrated, lay quietly in his palm.
Immediately afterwards, Yuan Zhexian slightly parted his lips and said in a low but clear voice, "For the past year, I have been constantly killing those powerful beings in the Quasi-Emperor realm among the Celestial Clan and the myriad races of ferocious beasts."
"After countless killings and collecting the spiritual power of the mark, this fragment of the mark is finally about to be fully fused."
As soon as Yuan Zhexian finished speaking, Yuan Haoran and the others, who had been standing silently to the side, immediately showed surprise.
They stared wide-eyed at Yuan Zhexian in disbelief, exclaiming in unison, "Your Excellency, could it be that the mysterious figure who committed such a frenzied killing spree is actually you?"
Faced with everyone's surprise and questions, Yuan Zhexian nodded without hesitation and answered frankly, "If there is no one else, then it is me."
After saying this, Yuan Zhexian waved his arm lightly, and in an instant, dozens of Emperor Pills radiating rich spiritual energy and several extremely rare Emperor Herbs suddenly appeared in mid-air.
These treasures floated in the air, as dazzling as the stars in the night sky.
Everyone stared in disbelief at the sudden scene before them, their mouths agape, some even stammering, "Several...dozens of Emperor...Emperor Pills, and...Emperor Medicine?"
Even for an immortal power, possessing two or three of these items would be considered extremely wealthy under normal circumstances.
However, at this moment, Yuan Zhexian so generously waved his sleeve, and dozens of them appeared instantly!
How could such a sight not leave everyone present speechless and utterly astonished?
Just as everyone was speechless with shock, Yuan Zhexian slowly explained, "These are all the spoils I obtained from those Quasi-Emperor level experts I killed in recent years."
Upon hearing this, everyone seemed to wake up from a dream, and they all showed expressions of sudden realization.
Immediately afterward, Yuan Zhexian spoke again with a solemn expression: "Currently, the Shangcang Clan and the myriad races of ferocious beasts have secretly colluded together and are actively preparing for a life-or-death battle with my father."
He paused, then frowned slightly and continued, "Moreover, from what I've observed, the true strength hidden within these nine levels by the Celestial Clan and the myriad races of ferocious beasts is far more complex than it appears on the surface."
“I am genuinely worried that my father will be put in a disadvantageous position because of this.”
"Therefore, time is extremely tight right now. I hope that everyone can absorb and refine these imperial pills and medicines as soon as possible to enhance their own cultivation strength."
"Then come with me to the front lines to provide support."
Upon hearing this, everyone dared not be negligent in the slightest and hurriedly bowed in unison, replying, "We will obey Your Majesty's decree!"
After explaining the relevant matters, Yuan Zhexian turned and gazed into the distance, murmuring softly, "I really wonder if Father and the others know that we have already reached the ninth level..."
At this very moment, the area outside where Yuan Changsheng was located, which was originally a clear blue sky and bright sunshine, underwent a dramatic transformation in an instant.
The clear, cloudless sky was suddenly shrouded by rolling dark clouds, and the entire sky seemed to turn gloomy and overcast all at once.
As time went on, the dark clouds grew thicker and heavier, emanating a chilling aura.
These auras spread rapidly in all directions like a surging tide, giving people an unprecedented sense of oppression and fear.
As the layers of dark clouds gradually dispersed, everyone was astonished to find that countless figures were standing densely packed in the sky.
A rough estimate suggests that the number of people is probably no less than ten thousand! And at the very front of this group, there was none other than the Divine Child of Heaven, the Young Master of Heaven, and an old man with white hair but an otherworldly and transcendent air.
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