Chapter 490 Emperor Feng Ge: Junior Brother Loves Beauty The Most!
Chapter 490 Emperor Feng Ge: Junior Brother Loves Beauty The Most!
Qin Muling ultimately did not accept Yu Xiyuan's invitation, but only promised to consider it and asked for some time.
After all, from his position as the Lord of the Immortal Dynasty's Heavenly Court, the current strength of the Extreme Void Starry Sky is still somewhat weak, and it would be disadvantageous to engage with other powerful Great Worlds too early.
Therefore, even though Yu Xiyuan and the forces behind her were indeed sincere, Qin Muling still intended to wait a little longer.
After all, there is still plenty of time in the future, and there is no need to expose the Extreme Void Starry Sky to the eyes of other Great Worlds too early.
"...Alright then! The next batch of goods from the trading company will arrive in a few months. Fellow Daoist Yun, don't forget to come and shop!" Yu Xiyuan said regretfully. She really wanted to bring Qin Muling in, and her intuition told her that as long as she maintained a friendly relationship with this purple-clothed handsome young man in front of her, she would likely benefit greatly in the future.
"Alright, let's settle it like this." Qin Muling smiled and said. The gains from this trip to the Kong Qing Great World were indeed unprecedentedly abundant, and bringing them back would significantly enhance the strength of the Extreme Void Starry Sky.
After bidding farewell to Yu Xiyuan, Qin Muling and the other senior sisters returned to the inn they had previously arranged.
"Junior Brother, are we going back now?" Emperor Tong Ying asked.
"Yes, let's go back first and come back later!" Qin Muling said. The vast resources and cultivator slaves in his body's space needed to be arranged for immediate use. He couldn't let them idle there.
Furthermore, the high-level figures of the Kong Qing Great World had already sensed that something was amiss, and in the coming period of time, they would undoubtedly conduct a thorough investigation of all the floating land in the void, especially the strongholds and cultivators of foreign forces, who would face severe questioning and scrutiny.
Therefore, leaving in a timely manner to avoid the disputes of the Kong Qing Great World was the wisest choice.
Moreover, the most important list had already been obtained. Even though it was separated by the vast chaotic void, it would not affect the killing power of Qin Muling's talented Divine Ability.
A few days later, the Void Divine Cauldron of the Other Shore crossed billions and trillions of miles of void and silently returned to the capital of the Extreme Void Starry Sky and the Immortal Dynasty's Heavenly Court.
"...Junior Brother, you've finally come back!" In the council hall, Immortal Venerable Qing Yao, Tranquil Brahma Heavenly Maiden, and the Grand Palace Master Zi Shiyun led the other senior sisters who had stayed behind. After seeing Qin Muling, they couldn't help but show some resentment and coquettishness.
Actually, Qin Muling hadn't been away for a long time this time, at most just a few months. But for the senior sisters who missed him, it felt like an eternity.
"Junior Brother, how long do you plan to stay at home this time?" Liuying Zixi and Liuying Qingxuan, the two sisters, held onto Qin Muling's waist and asked with affectionate gazes.
"I estimate about three months! Then I'll go over there and see if I can purchase some useful resources again." Qin Muling smiled and said. By the way, he could also go deeper into the chaotic void and search for some opportunities. After all, the expenses during the large-scale shopping spree were a bit extravagant, so it would be nice to have more reserves of Innate Spiritual Treasures.
"Three months? That's not too short. You can accompany us well." Mu Yinghua, the dignified and elegant head teacher, said. Underneath her gorgeous Sun and Moon Embroidered Phoenix Grand Palace dress, her flat abdomen showed signs of pregnancy.
"Alright, I'll deal with my official business first." Qin Muling promised. Since he had already ascended to the position of Supreme Immortal Emperor, he still had to do some official business. He couldn't leave everything to the senior teachers.
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Kong Qing Great World.
In the sacred gate of the Shenglan Valley, in a secret underground palace.
Dark clouds and mist shrouded everything in the hall, and Immortal Venerable Muyi, the head teacher, sat cross-legged on a cushion. His face in the darkness appeared even more sinister and terrifying.
Not far from him, there was a huge dark blood-colored screen made from unknown beast bones, emitting a chilling and desperate aura of death.
A cold and sticky voice, resembling the roar of a strange beast, came slowly from behind the screen:
"... According to the latest investigation, there are signs that your luck is depleting at an accelerated rate, and the same goes for those important figures in your sect. Unfortunately, I am powerless to do anything about it!"
Mu Yi, Immortal Venerable, had a grim expression on his face: "Is there really no solution? What kind of evil magic is this? Even an existence like you is helpless?"
He already knew that besides himself, more than ten high-ranking figures in the sect had been affected, and they all showed the same symptoms. This was obviously a well-organized and premeditated plot by some hostile force!
The voice behind the screen said, "You actually came to seek help from me, which means those old guys in your sect couldn't help you. It shows how formidable this Divine Ability is."
"The only thing I can tell you is that it is very likely that it also comes from the depths of the chaotic void. It is difficult to determine which group it comes from specifically, but it is of a very high status, surpassing even me. It is even more impossible to find a way to counter it."
"So?"
"So, as the Supreme of your sect, you can only arrange your own affairs! While there is still some time, deal with the things you want to do, and the same goes for them."
"But..."
Mu Yi, Immortal Venerable, gritted his teeth and said coldly, "I don't want to die like this! I still have several lifespans left, and there are many good things I want to enjoy. I also want to seek the opportunity to achieve enlightenment and become a saint. How can I just perish like this?"
"Regardless, you have to find a way for me, no matter how unorthodox or immoral the Divine Ability is!"
As the Supreme of a Transcendent Level power, Mu Yi, Immortal Venerable, had long held great power and authority. He could control the life and death, honor and disgrace of billions of beings with just a few words.
How could he willingly die like this and return to nothingness? All things return to dust and earth?
Moreover, if he and the other ten important figures were to perish, it would undoubtedly have a catastrophic impact on the power structure of the Holy Mist Valley. A great upheaval and reshuffling would be inevitable.
If the situation worsened, it was not impossible for the sect to erupt into civil war, and there were countless examples of such bloody outcomes in the past.
The eerie voice behind the screen fell silent for a moment, rare traces of helplessness creeping in: "It's really difficult. Maybe you can ask the other Transcendent Level powers in this world or those ancient Great Worlds in the depths of the chaotic void. They have deeper foundations and might be able to find the solution you need."
"Well, I can only do that!"
After weighing the options, Mu Yi, Immortal Venerable, finally nodded slowly.
Originally, to maintain secrecy, he had kept it hidden even from most of the core elders in the sect. But now, for the sake of his own life and the lives of those important figures, he could only discuss countermeasures with the other ten Transcendent Level powers.
Perhaps the sect would lose a lot of tangible and intangible benefits as a result, but at this moment, Mu Yi, Immortal Venerable, couldn't care less. No amount of benefits could compare to his own life and path.
The capital of the Twilight Divine Dynasty.
In the Secret Hall of Celestial Evolution, the gloomy-faced Divine Emperor Ji Zi Qi sat on a cushion, frowning at the group of silent Supreme Elders across from him.
Behind this Divine Emperor, there were more than twenty dazzling nobles and high-level cultivators of the Divine Dynasty. They all seemed to be in a similar state, with their luck depleting severely and no signs of slowing down.
"... How is it? Elders, do you have any suitable solutions to resolve the hidden danger on this emperor?" Divine Emperor Ji Zi Qi asked in a deep voice. After the last internal secret investigation, not only himself, but also several of his heirs and trusted ministers had fallen victim to this mysterious and eerie curse.
If a solution couldn't be found soon, not only would Divine Emperor Ji Zi Qi perish, but none of the princes and ministers would be able to survive. The future political situation of the Twilight Divine Dynasty would inevitably fall into a state of turmoil and unrest.
The leading Supreme Elder, whose hair was all white and looked old, sighed and said in a low voice, "Your Majesty, the situation is very grim. This kind of evil magic is extremely terrifying and beyond our capabilities to deal with! We have searched through the divine dynasty's collection of secret books and found no viable methods!"
For the past few days, all the royal family members, clan elders, and high-ranking officials of the Twilight Divine Dynasty had been mobilized to solve this matter, but unfortunately, they had gained nothing in the end!
Including the long-sealed forbidden secret techniques that have long been prohibited by the high-level officials of the Divine Dynasty, none of them can solve the problem.
The anger surged on the fair and handsome face of the Divine Emperor Ji Ziqi, and his voice gradually became cold and gloomy.
"So what you're saying is that I should just close my eyes and wait for death? And now we can start arranging for the aftermath?"
"Elders, you are the wisest and most experienced group in the Divine Dynasty. Can't you come up with a feasible solution for me?"
Ji Ziqi had a reason to be angry. Among his many offspring, the few princes and princesses with some abilities had already fallen victim to the curse, leaving behind a group of useless people who were more likely to cause trouble than accomplish anything.
Even if he had to arrange for the aftermath, who would take his place? Handing over the vast foundation of the Divine Dynasty to these useless people would surely lead to its complete destruction within thirty to fifty years!
"..."
The elders looked at each other in silence for a long time, until one elder, who was thin and looked like he was about to die, spoke slowly.
"Your Majesty, it is impossible to find a solution within this world. If you want to seek a glimmer of hope, perhaps you can go deep into the chaotic void and find those ancient and powerful worlds. There might be some hope there."
Ji Ziqi's face changed slightly as he pondered.
Seeking help from those powerful Great Worlds in the chaotic void was indeed feasible, but the drawbacks were also obvious: it could potentially invite disaster. Those powerful beings were known for their ruthless nature, and if the Twilight Divine Dynasty were to seek their help, they would undoubtedly demand a heavy price.
Of course, compared to his own life and destiny, such a price seemed insignificant.
"Very well, let's give it a try!"
After weighing the options for a moment, Ji Ziqi finally made up his mind.
At the same time, within the Kong Qing Great World, the other nine Transcendent Level forces made similar decisions.
For self-preservation, and more importantly, for the future of the entire Great World, the high-level officials put aside their differences and began to cooperate, using all their connections and resources.
By now, the important figures had realized that the hidden hostile forces had grand ambitions. They not only wanted to kill them, but also to weaken and even destroy the entire Kong Qing Great World.
Therefore, no matter what, they had to work together and do their best to overcome this crisis. Otherwise, not only would they be doomed, but the entire Kong Qing Great World would have no future.
In the following months, millions of spies and scouts from the Kong Qing Great World were mobilized, activating various unexpected undercover agents and conducting a comprehensive investigation of all suspicious individuals.
Any target with even a hint of suspicion, regardless of their status and position, was captured first and interrogated in the black prison, even if it meant offending many powerful forces.
Then, including the Holy Orchid Valley and the Twilight Divine Dynasty, the eleven Transcendent Level forces each used their secret networks to establish connections with different Great Worlds, offering various generous benefits in search of methods to counter and resolve the mysterious curse.
Although those Great Worlds, which were hoped to provide assistance, responded positively and offered some secret techniques, they were ultimately ineffective.
As a result, these desperate figures became increasingly restless and anxious, emptying their resources to seek help from more Great Worlds, resembling headless flies.
As the deadline of half a year approached, the most unlucky Divine Emperor Ji Ziqi finally couldn't hold on any longer. His luck ran out, his Dao Foundation collapsed, and he fell.
In the following ten days, nearly half of the two hundred affected figures perished, and the remaining ones were barely hanging on, triggering a series of chain reactions.
But that wasn't the most deadly part. Soon, those who hadn't been affected yet began to realize that something was wrong with themselves. In a state of panic and terror, they desperately tried to find ways to save themselves.
After a few more days, the first batch of two hundred affected figures all perished, their bodies and souls destroyed.
Then, the second batch of figures who were gradually affected were running around in fear, seeking help from anyone they could, desperately trying to find a glimmer of hope for survival.
As for those high-level figures who hadn't been affected yet, they were all living in fear, restless and anxious, afraid that the next unlucky person would be themselves.
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"The sound of the wind outside is getting stronger!"
In the secret hall, dozens of young male and female cultivators gathered again to discuss the shocking changes that had occurred within the Kong Qing Great World.
The beautiful woman sitting in the main seat, with eyes like autumn water and a cold and jade-like complexion, glanced at Yu Xi Yuan and asked softly, "Xiao Yuan, are you sure? Are those things that happened before really caused by him?"
At this time, multiple layers of formations and restrictions had been set up inside and outside the secret hall, and a large group of loyal guards were stationed outside to ensure that no one could eavesdrop.
Yu Xi Yuan pondered for a moment before nodding slowly with a serious expression, "If someone in this time and space can really do it, then he is the most likely one, or perhaps it is the force behind him? Otherwise, it would be difficult to explain his previous actions."
The scholarly man in white with a handsome appearance looked around and said in a low voice, "If it is indeed him, what should we do? Should we continue to maintain a friendly relationship with him, or..."
The resolute and steady young man snorted and said, "Of course we should continue to maintain friendship! After all, the Kong Qing Great World is our common enemy. Now that someone can make them suffer, it is the best outcome for us!"
Senior Sister Meng nodded slightly, "Xiao Qi is right. Someone with such terrifying means should not become our enemy. Since Xi Yuan has had a decent relationship with him before, we should continue to find ways to get closer to him in the future!"
"How should we do that?"
Yu Xi Yuan furrowed her brows, feeling somewhat troubled, "It seems like he doesn't lack anything, right? Wealth, resources, and beautiful women are all abundant for him. What can we use to please him?"
The beautiful female Buddhist cultivator, who was caressing her prayer beads, calmly said, "That Fellow Daoist seems to be quite young and full of desires. From his willingness to spend a great price to buy those stunning female cultivator slaves, we can infer his preferences. Why don't we consider starting from this aspect?"
Youthful and infatuated, fond of beauty - this was Yu Xi Yuan's judgment of Qin Muling's preferences, and the facts also proved that her viewpoint was not wrong.
The scholarly man in white with a handsome appearance shook his fan and chuckled, "Isn't this a coincidence? We have countless enchanting beauties in the Bei Ming Great World. We can carefully select a group to send over as a gift when he appears again. I believe he will be very satisfied!"
Senior Sister Meng smiled on her beautiful face, "This plan is feasible, let's go with it! Besides, I think since Xi Yuan has a good impression of him, why not... sacrifice herself a little for the organization?"
Yu Xi Yuan: "..."
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Extreme Void Starry Sky.
In the Void Divine Cauldron of the Other Shore, Mu Yinghua, with seductive eyes and a charming and dripping beauty, sat up straight and tidied her dress before softly speaking to Qin Muling beside her.
"Since the effect of your talented Divine Ability is so powerful, the threat of the Kong Qing Great World to us should be greatly reduced, right?"
Qin Muling nodded, "Yes, based on the calculation of a batch dying every half a year, when the two Great Worlds are close enough in the future, their high-level personnel should have changed a lot! Most of the Three Corpse Unified Harmony experts will be extinct, and the remaining second-rate strong cultivators will be like chickens and dogs in our eyes, easily crushed!"
To be honest, Qin Muling hadn't expected the effect to be this good either. It seemed that as his status and cultivation level improved, the killing power of his talented Divine Ability also greatly increased. As a result, the high-level personnel of an entire Great World were helpless and became lambs to be slaughtered.
Mu Yinghua blinked her beautiful eyes and allowed him to lift her plump body and place it on his lap.
"I think we should continue to cooperate with that organization. After the downfall of the Kong Qing Great World, when we face other Great Worlds in the Extreme Void Starry Sky, perhaps we will still have a use for them?"
Qin Muling pondered for a moment, "It seems reasonable, let's go with that."
Emperor Feng Ge, who was beside them, spoke with a playful smile, "Now that they have witnessed your unimaginable terrifying means, who knows, they might try their best to please you when they meet you next time?"
Qin Muling smiled and asked, "How do you think they can please me?"
"Of course, it's through beauty!"
Emperor Feng Ge spoke with an air of certainty, "Everyone knows that you love beauty the most, Junior Brother!"
Qin Muling: "..."
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