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She had to admit that this Heavenly Emperor was truly extraordinary.
Compared to the high and mighty Primordial God Clan like Maha Tian, Xiao Qing felt more like a true leader.
However...
A trace of worry flashed through her heart.
The Mohe Clan would likely not let this matter rest.
She had left the Floating Pagoda Continent to avoid the marriage alliance.
But if Maha Tian was determined to marry her, he would certainly send people to track her down.
Although the Western Heaven Continent was remote, it was not impossible to find.
If Maha Tian came looking for her...
Qing Yanjing frowned slightly, then quickly relaxed.
Forget it, when the soldiers come, block them; when the water comes, cover with earth.
At least for now, she just wanted to stay here in peace.
Anything else could be dealt with later.
In the sky, the Chaos light gradually receded and finally disappeared completely.
A figure in green robes stepped out from the depths of the Heavenly Emperor Palace.
Xiao Qing.
He stood in the the void with his hands behind his back.
His aura was restrained, unfathomable.
Yet everyone knew that at this moment, he was countless times stronger than he had been three years ago.
Immortal Grade Heavenly Sovereign.
A true Immortal Grade.
Xiao Qing's gaze swept over the crowd below, passing over Qing Xuan, Gu Xun'er, Zi Yan, Ying Huanhuan, Little Fairy Doctor, Qing Lin, Ling Qingzhu, Ying Xiaoxiao...
Finally landing on the figure in plain white beside Xiao Xuan'er.
He raised an eyebrow slightly.
He had never seen that figure before.
Her aura was well-concealed, but it couldn't hide from him.
Great Perfection of the Earthly Sovereign, possessing some kind of special Physique, and also proficient in the Dao of Formations.
Moreover, her appearance... could be called breathtaking.
A trace of contemplation flashed in Xiao Qing's eyes, but he did not ask further.
He withdrew his gaze and landed on Xiao Xuan'er.
Xiao Xuan'er was waving at him excitedly.
Xiao Qing took a step and landed in front of her.
"Father!"
Xiao Xuan'er threw herself into his arms and hugged him tightly.
Xiao Qing rubbed her head and smiled: "You've grown taller."
Xiao Xuan'er looked up, her eyes full of admiration, and said: "Father, you are too amazing!"
"An Immortal Grade Heavenly Sovereign!"
"There aren't many in the entire Great Thousand Worlds!"
Xiao Qing laughed: "It's not that exaggerated."
Xiao Xuan'er said seriously: "It's true! Sister Qing said so!"
Xiao Qing turned his gaze to the woman beside her.
"And this is..."
Xiao Xuan'er quickly introduced: "Father, this is Sister Qing, our Heavenly Court's Formation Elder!"
"Sister Qing is amazing; I've almost learned the Formation Dao she taught!"
Qing Yanjing was slightly startled, then bowed and saluted.
"Qing, greets the Heavenly Emperor."
Xiao Qing looked at her, his gaze scrutinizing, and said calmly.
"Elder Qing?"
"Thank you for your hard work these past two years; Xuaner has caused you trouble."
Qing Yanjing shook her head and said: "Heavenly Emperor, you are too kind."
"Xuaner has extremely high talent; teaching her is my honor."
Xiao Qing nodded and did not say anything more.
He withdrew his gaze, looked at Qing Xuan and the others in the distance, and walked towards them.
Qing Yanjing watched his back, a trace of complexity flashing in her eyes.
Qing Xuan watched Xiao Qing approaching and said softly: "Congratulations."
Xiao Qing looked at her, his eyes full of tenderness.
Behind her, Gu Xun'er, Zi Yan, Ying Huanhuan, and the others also gathered around, offering their congratulations.
Xiao Qing responded to each one with a gentle smile on his face.
In the distance, Qing Yanjing watched this scene quietly.
Watching the interaction between Xiao Qing and his wives, watching the undisguised tenderness in his eyes, and watching the scene of him being surrounded by everyone.
In her heart, a trace of envy suddenly arose.
Envy for Qing Xuan and the others, for being able to meet such a man.
She shook her head and withdrew her gaze.
Turning around, she left quietly.
Floating Pagoda Continent, Mohe World.
Maha Tian stood in front of the window, holding a Jade Slip in his hand.
Inside the Jade Slip was news sent by his subordinates.
Qing Yanjing had traveled to the Western Heaven Continent, concealed her identity, and joined the Heavenly Court.
Maha Tian frowned slightly.
Three years.
He had sent people to track her for three years, and finally found her whereabouts.
But it had to be at this time!
Moha You stood behind him, his face full of resentment.
"Big Brother, this Qing Yanjing is clearly deliberately avoiding the marriage alliance!"
"She would rather defect to that Heavenly Emperor from the Lower Plane than marry you; this is simply slapping our Mohe Clan in the face!"
He clenched his fists and said through gritted teeth: "Why don't we exert pressure on the Heavenly Court in the name of the Mohe Clan!"
"If she still dares to refuse, we will directly suppress the Heavenly Court to demonstrate the majesty of our Primordial God Clan!"
"Let that Heavenly Court know who the true prodigy of the Great Thousand Worlds is!"
Maha Tian was silent for a moment, then spoke slowly.
"Do not act rashly."
Moha You was stunned and said: "Big Brother?"
Maha Tian turned around, his gaze deep.
"The Heavenly Emperor has just achieved a breakthrough to Immortal Grade Heavenly Sovereign, and the heaven and earth phenomena shook all directions."
"Furthermore, with the Great Thousand Palace backing them, provoking them openly will do more harm than good."
He paused, a trace of calculation flashing in his eyes.
"But the matter of the marriage alliance must never be dropped."
"Pass down the order to closely monitor Qing Yanjing's movements in the Heavenly Court."
"At the same time, investigate the Heavenly Court's combat deployment and figure out their background."
Moha You's eyes lit up: "Big Brother means..."
Maha Tian raised the corners of his lips, revealing a meaningful smile.
"When the time is ripe, I will personally go to the Western Heaven Continent and personally 'demand an explanation' from Xiao Qing."
He stood with his hands behind his back, looking into the distance.
"It is both for the marriage alliance and to test their reality."
"I want to see how much real ability this Heavenly Emperor who rose from the Lower Plane actually has."
Chapter 340, Hazy Feelings; Head of the Spiritual Array Pavilion Qing Yanjing 【6.6K】
One month after Xiao Qing achieved a breakthrough to Immortal Grade Heavenly Sovereign, the congratulations to the Heavenly Court finally gradually subsided.
Various forces in the Western Heaven Continent, envoys from surrounding continents, and those reclusive old monsters who rarely appeared, all sent people to deliver gifts, expressing their respect for the Heavenly Emperor.
Once everything settled down, the first thing Xiao Qing did was to summon that Formation Elder who used the pseudonym "Qing".
Heavenly Emperor Palace, Council Hall.
The hall doors closed slowly, shutting out all the noise from the outside world.
The light inside the hall was soft, with a few eternal lamps burning quietly, illuminating the entire space with brightness and tranquility.
On the high platform directly in front, a huge throne stood towering.
The throne was Chaos-colored throughout, with faint Law patterns flowing on its surface, emitting a heart-palpitating pressure.
Xiao Qing sat upright on the throne.
He was still wearing green robes today, his ink-black hair scattered casually, and there was no energy fluctuation around him, as if he were just an ordinary young man.
Yet those eyes, calm as water, were as deep as the starry sky.
Just a casual sweep was enough to make people feel that they had been seen through, inside and out.
Qing Yanjing stood in the center of the hall, standing with her eyes lowered.
She was wearing the attire of a Heavenly Court Guest Elder, her ink-black hair like a waterfall, hanging down to her waist.
She wore a light green dress, with a Jade Slip symbolizing her status as a Guest Elder tied at her waist.
There was no expression on that stunningly beautiful face, but her slightly tightened fingertips betrayed her currently unsettled mood.
From the moment she stepped into the hall, she had felt an invisible pressure rushing towards her.
Qing Yanjing knew that her identity was likely no longer hidden.
For the past two years, she had served as a Guest Elder in the Heavenly Court under the name "Qing", concurrently serving as a Formation Elder, teaching the younger generation knowledge of the Dao of Formations.
Qing Yanjing thought she had hidden herself very well; after all, the only Heavenly Sovereign in the Heavenly Court was Xiao Qing, and Xiao Qing had been in seclusion.
But after Xiao Qing came out of seclusion, he summoned her at the first opportunity.
Qing Yanjing's heart was filled with bitterness.
She should have thought of this earlier.
How could she easily deceive an existence of that level?
The hall was very quiet.
