Cultivation: Starting from a Mortal Bone

Qin Yu slowly closed his eyes, immersing himself in that indescribable Dao Rhyme.

For some reason, he vaguely felt a connection between himself and the ancient divine bell suspended in mid-air.

”Dong——”

Once again, a distant and ancient bell chime gently echoed in the depths of Qin Yu’s consciousness.

At that moment, he felt as if his soul was about to leave his body and fly toward the ancient bell in the air.

However, just as Qin Yu felt he was about to approach the ancient bell, the voice of the Empress Dowager suddenly rang out.

”Qin Yu, what exactly is wrong with you?”

Qin Yu opened his eyes and saw the Empress Dowager and the Princess looking at him with a hint of curiosity.

”Seeing the magnificent sight of the Imperial Capital for the first time, I was a bit distracted.”

Qin Yu looked up again at the divine bell hanging high in the sky, then withdrew his gaze.

The Empress Dowager did not delve further.

For cultivators coming to the Imperial Capital for the first time, being shocked is unavoidable.

Soon, the golden rooftops and red walls came into view.

The Imperial Palace was imposing, with pavilions, flying eaves, and painted beams, with vermillion columns supporting a grand structure. The golden glazed tiles shone brightly under the sunlight.

The towering corner towers seemed to reach the clouds, and the surrounding winding moat quietly flowed, reflecting the majestic silhouette of the palace.

Imperial Study.

The Great Yan Empress, wearing a majestic dragon robe, gracefully showcased her elegant figure while exuding an unapproachable imperial majesty.

Her visage was undoubtedly the most exquisite masterpiece between heaven and earth, beautiful like a dream, as if the Luo God had descended to the world.

Every inch of her skin was fairer than snow, with a soft glow, and her eyes resembled deep, cold stars, icy and sharp, seemingly able to see through human minds with just one glance, yet hiding endless secrets, leaving people in awe and reverence.

The slight upward curve of her lips carried a faint smile, exuding a sense of confidence and ease in controlling the world.

”Your Majesty!”

Upon entering, Little Ling’Er joyfully exclaimed, lightly running to the figure exuding supreme majesty, her delicately carved, porcelain-like face tightly nestled against the luxurious dragon robe, expressing the pain of longing.

The Great Yan Empress held her in her arms, and almost instantly, the Empress noticed that the conflicting ice and fire law powers within Little Ling’Er had calmed down.

This... was actually true!

The Great Yan Empress glanced around and found the Empress Dowager either sitting or standing, sometimes indifferent, sometimes seemingly unintentionally getting closer, her eyes suddenly narrowed.

Could this auspicious sign be her way to claim credit?!

By rights, the Empress Dowager indeed contributed, but the Empress knew the temperament of this auspicious sign; if praised, she might do something even more outrageous next time.

”Discuss whatever you need among yourselves, don’t mind me.”

The Empress Dowager, seeing her gaze, waved her hand casually, putting on a magnanimous appearance.

Ha!

Were it not for the presence of an outsider, the Empress would have surely reprimanded her a few times.

Watching this auspicious sign with no semblance of dignity made her face slightly stern.

Could she not maintain some dignity for the Great Yan Royal Family?!

It’s truly vexing!

Fortunately, Qin Yu slightly lowered his head, stood there without looking around, evidently very respectful toward her.

”Qin Yu, greet Her Majesty!”

”Rise.”

The authoritative voice slowly echoed, seeing Qin Yu remain composed and respectful, still maintaining an attitude of reverence and humility, the Great Yan Empress was slightly satisfied.

”No need to be overly formal, have a seat then.”

The Empress gently raised her hand, pointing to a seat beside, an almost imperceptible warmth in her tone.

”Thank you, Your Majesty!”

Hearing this, Qin Yu hastily bowed to express his gratitude.

Throughout the process, from the moment he entered, he dared not lift his gaze, fearing to offend this supreme being.

Even guessing the Empress might favor him, he wouldn’t dare to become arrogant.

The Great Yan Empress, with Ling’Er, gracefully sat at the main seat in front of the desk.

That effortless and composed aura, as if gathering all the world’s brilliance in one, made it hard for anyone to dare to face her directly.

”I’ve heard you’ve comprehended the Star Prison Array, and you can purify Malice Spirit and Death Qi?”

The Great Yan Empress focused on Qin Yu, her words calm yet carrying an undeniable gravity, inspiring awe and making deception unthinkable.

Even if Yan Yu and Duanmu Hong had confirmed these news numerous times.

However, whether it’s the Star Prison Array or the purification of Malice Spirit and Death Qi, any one of them is extremely important to the Great Yan Immortal Country, even to the entire Human Race!

Without witnessing it firsthand, the Great Yan Empress would not hastily conclude.

”Yes!”

Qin Yu understood and respectfully bowed before forming a sign with his hands, one array pattern after another was condensed by him.

After a period of time...

”Buzz!...”

As the 108th array pattern formed, a peculiar wave suddenly rippled out.

”It truly is the Star Prison Array.”

The Great Yan Empress’s gaze suddenly sharpened, a captivating divine light flashing in her eyes.

With her ability, she could instantly tell that this reduced formation was no different from the various Star Prison Arrays scattered throughout.

In the future, if there are any issues with the arrays in various parts of the Immortal Country, Qin Yu can go and fix and perfect them at any time.

Many potential crises and hidden dangers can thus be nipped in the bud invisibly.

What the Great Yan Empress cared about the most was Yan Yu’s report of... purifying Malice Spirit and Death Qi!

”Empress Dowager!”

The Great Yan Empress was about to speak but caught sight of the Empress Dowager out of the corner of her eye. She stretched comfortably, lazily sitting across from Qin Yu.

Moreover, blatantly resting her grand phoenixes almost on the table, as if trying to relieve her burden.

Such behavior made the Great Yan Empress’s eyelids twitch, rage boiling within, almost blurting out a severe rebuke!

But, seemingly considering Qin Yu still being present, the Empress temporarily suppressed her anger to prevent the Empress Dowager from arguing with her loudly.

If that happened, wouldn’t the royal dignity be utterly discarded by her?!

Wait until the right time to discipline this unseemly Empress Dowager; it’s not too late.

”Why are you calling me?”

The Empress Dowager, without any elegance, shouted out.

She was sulking because the Empress hadn’t praised her!

She believed she had done nothing wrong, and indeed contributed, couldn’t this tyrant see it?!

”When you saved Yan Yu, didn’t you collect some Death Qi?”

The Empress tightened her hand slightly under her dragon robe, yet her face revealed no abnormality: ”Bring it out!”

”Oh.”

The Empress Dowager responded, then stood up.

A layer of faint light enveloped her jade-white hand, and a pavilion, exuding the power of moonlight, emerged on her palm.