paranoianovel Chapter 298 Successful Breakthrough, Adding Two More Heavenly Venerables
Chapter 298 Successful Breakthrough, Adding Two More Heavenly Venerables
Above the Great Hall.
The black-robed clone looked down at the joyful crowd below and said in a deep voice, "Lie Mang is dead, and the Shendream Dynasty's territories in the southern region, which have been divided, are currently in a state of emptiness. Since Lie Mang has been killed, this land cannot fall back into his hands. Ji Linglong, immediately gather and integrate that part of the territory. This is our first step into Yongzhou!"
The crowd immediately became spirited.
After all this time, are we finally going to march into Yongzhou?
Ji Linglong stepped forward and cupped her hands, saying, "Yes, Master!"
Compared to the Shendream Dynasty in Youzhou, the half of the empire in Yongzhou is even larger and requires more manpower. However, the number of people in the Evergreen Alliance is also increasing, enough to defend it.
As for Lie Mang, firstly, he led the army on the expedition, and his actions were swift, known to only a few.
Secondly, Lie Mang is currently in a state of depression, and with Du Ming, this ignorant person by his side, he is completely unaware.
Of course, even if he knew, it would be useless. With Lie Mang's current strength, trying to reclaim lost territory would be nothing short of seeking death.
Yongzhou, the capital of the Shendream Dynasty.
Duan Ming, wearing a black cloak and a high hat, strode forward and immediately a group of ministers surrounded him.
"Lord Duan, the surrounding major dynasties have already noticed our abnormality and are restless. You must go and persuade His Majesty. He can no longer remain in this state of depression, or else the dynasty will be in danger!"
"Yes, His Majesty no longer attends court meetings. How can this be?"
"She's just a woman. There are so many women in the world. Why is His Majesty like this?"
"Lord Duan, His Majesty only trusts you now. You must persuade him!"
The ministers spoke all at once, their faces filled with worry.
Once the Shendream Dynasty collapses, these ministers will also find it difficult to escape calamity.
Duan Ming glanced at them, a cold smile on his face. Before, each and every one of you wished for my death, and now you come begging to me. Truly laughable.
But he calmly said, "Gentlemen, rest assured, His Majesty's safety is naturally a great concern to me. I have come this time to persuade him."
"Then we will trouble Lord Duan!"
The ministers immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
Duan Ming no longer paid them any attention and strode into the palace.
In the harem.
Lie Mang lay on a chair, his eyes half-closed, watching a group of concubines dancing below, their clothes half-covered, their graceful figures captivating. They occasionally threw seductive glances at Lie Mang.
Beside Lie Mang, there were two concubines gently serving him, one massaging his legs and the other kneading his shoulders, enjoying the utmost pleasure.
But for the current Lie Mang, it seemed that everything had lost its color. No amount of temptation could lift his spirits.
Duan Ming walked in with broad steps, waved his hand, and signaled for everyone to leave.
These concubines flashed displeasure in their eyes, but they still left one after another.
They couldn't afford to offend Duan Ming, the inspector.
"Your Majesty!" Duan Ming cupped his hands.
Lie Mang slowly opened his eyes and stared at Duan Ming, asking, "Have you found her?"
Duan Ming shook his head and said, "The Empress's disappearance is too suspicious. I have searched the entire Yongzhou and even dispatched a large number of people to secretly investigate in other dynasties, but I have not found any trace of the Empress."
Lie Mang slowly closed his eyes, his emotions no longer as intense as before, and said calmly, "I understand. You may leave."
Duan Ming continued, "Your Majesty, the current chaos in the dynasty, the division of territories, and the other dynasties' covetousness. The dynasty still needs you to be vigilant. The ministers have asked me to persuade you to pull yourself together..."
Lie Mang's eyes suddenly opened, and he said coldly, "Do I need to explain my actions to them? Leave!"
Duan Ming no longer said anything, cupped his hands, and turned to leave.
Under the unseen shadow in Lietuan, Duan Ming's mouth slightly curled up.
Yes, Your Majesty, continue to be depressed like this, it's good!
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Spirit Lake secret realm.
Feeling the unusual fluctuations of Spirit Power coming from the lakeside, Qin Changqing opened his eyes and looked over.
He saw Yu Rakshasa slowly floating in the air, surrounded by dazzling spiritual light that bloomed in circles. These radiance then suddenly converged and finally contracted behind Yu Rakshasa's head, as if a halo of light was reflecting its unparalleled sanctity.
Hum---
The astonishing convergence of Spirit Power revealed an illusory lotus platform beneath Yu Rakshasa, who was sitting in mid-air in the Lotus Position. This lotus platform was completely composed of Spirit Power, astonishing and sacred.
At this moment, Yu Rakshasa seemed like a holy Bodhisattva, majestic, dignified, and inviolable.
Qin Changqing was stunned. He didn't expect such a miraculous phenomenon to occur when Yu Rakshasa broke through. He had to admit that this change made him even more interested in Yu Rakshasa.
Bodhisattva, huh!
Yu Rakshasa slowly opened her eyes, and a fleeting golden light seemed to flash in her pupils.
"Changqing!"
Yu Rakshasa smiled, and the lotus platform beneath her moved, bringing her to Qin Changqing's side. "I have broken through to the Self Union stage!"
Excitement couldn't be suppressed in her eyes.
The Self Union stage!
This was the realm she had longed for!
She didn't expect to achieve it so quickly!
She was well aware that without Qin Changqing's appearance, it would probably have taken several thousand years or more to reach the Self Union stage.
Qin Changqing also smiled. The change in Yu Rakshasa just now made him a little uneasy, afraid that after she broke through to the Self Union stage, she would say to him, "You have been deceived, my friend!"
"Come down now!"
Qin Changqing reached out his hand.
Yu Rakshasa smiled gently and placed her hand in Qin Changqing's palm. The lotus platform beneath her disappeared, and she was pulled into his embrace, emitting a soft whimper.
"Hey, Xinxin is still here!"
Yu Rakshasa playfully punched Qin Changqing's chest with her small fist.
Qin Changqing chuckled, about to taste the flavor of this Bodhisattva, when ripples appeared again by the lake.
Xin Chaosu, sitting in the Lotus Position, her long hair fluttering, a phantom rising from behind her, just like her true self. She formed hand seals, and astonishing fluctuations of Spirit Power circulated around her, with faint Dao Rhyme floating around her.
Hoo!
The phantom suddenly converged into her true self, and a terrifying wave of spiritual power spread in all directions.
Yu Rakshasa waved her hand and released a restriction to isolate this wave of fluctuations. She pursed her vermilion lips and smiled, "It seems that Xinxin's breakthrough this time is quite significant."
Xin Chaosu gently opened her mouth and sucked in the spiritual fluid from the lake like a whale drinking water. The spiritual fluid in the lake visibly decreased at a rapid speed.
Qin Changqing furrowed his brows slightly. He wasn't actually concerned about this spiritual fluid, but he was curious why Xin Chaosu's breakthrough was much more complicated than Yu Rakshasa's.
Yu Rakshasa understood Qin Changqing's thoughts and smiled, "Our Buddhist lineage focuses on cultivating the heart, so our comprehension of the Great Dao is deeper than ordinary cultivators. We also don't require as much Spirit Power as normal cultivators. And Xin Chaosu specializes in the path of attack, naturally requiring more Spirit Power!"
Qin Changqing suddenly understood.
Just as he finished speaking, Xin Chaosu had already stopped absorbing the spiritual fluid. A moon wheel suddenly popped out from her sleeve, cold and clear like the moon in the sky, floating above her head and slowly rotating.
Xin Chaosu suddenly opened her eyes, her sharp gaze gradually softened when she saw Qin Changqing. Then, she turned into a stream of light and pounced into Qin Changqing's embrace, giggling, "Magical Girl Xin Chaosu, breakthrough to the Self Union stage, success!"