Protect Our Clan Leader

Chapter 855: Chapter 23: The Great Emperor Summons! Li Yao Dominates Her Peers (Seeking Monthly Votes)_4

At that moment, among those from the Imperial Household who had come together, only the stepfather of Wu Zhixing, “Fu Commandery Prince,” remained.

Actually, the Fu Commandery Prince also wanted to leave, but since Wu Zhixing was his stepson, and now he lay unconscious, it would not be very good for him as a foster father to simply walk away.

Next, together with Heng Commandery Prince, Wu Xuening, and others, they carried the unconscious Wu Zhixing into a private room and took good care of him.

Although this battle had already ended,

the enthusiasm and excitement of all spectators still hadn’t dissipated.

There was no helping it, this was a rare battle between Great Heavenly Prouds, and Wu Zhixing’s performance alone had been dazzling enough, not to mention Wang Liyao’s, which could only be described as shocking.

Particularly her “Hanging Water Divine Power”: the first move, “Yin Turning Small Rain,” and the second, “Light Rain Turns into Moderate Rain Sometimes with Showers,” while the names seemed plain, were actually full of mystery, becoming more flavorful the more one pondered them…

In the private booths above, and among the scattered seats below, countless Profound Martial cultivators were still in the throes of excitement, discussing animatedly, unable to calm down for a long time.

In a corner, within a lower-end private booth they had paid a small fortune for, Shangguan Yunhong, Shangguan Yunque, and Lady Bilian, who had come in a low profile, wore different expressions.

“Brother~ I feel quite lucky to have fought with the Great Heavenly Proud Li Yao last time and still managed to return alive,” Shangguan Yunhong, with his face full of trembling flesh, said while swallowing hard, controlled by the fear, “This Grand Aunt is simply too fierce; even Little Commandery Prince Zhixing was beaten into such a state.”

“Brother~ are you still going to take part?” Lady Bilian looked toward Shangguan Yunque.

Participate?

Shangguan Yunque’s face darkened somewhat.

If you think it’s possible, why don’t you do it?

Although both were regarded as Great Heavenly Prouds, his talents were ultimately a notch below Little Commandery Prince Zhixing, and two notches below Wang Liyao.

Even though he had now broken through to the seventh layer of the Heavenly Human Realm, he still wasn’t completely confident that he could withstand Wang Liyao’s second move “Light Rain Turns into Moderate Rain Sometimes with Showers.” And even if he managed to endure it, who knew if she had a third move? If she unleashed something like “Moderate Rain Turns into Heavy Rain,” wouldn’t he be pressed to the ground and ground down?

He was nearly fifty years older than Wang Liyao, and should he lose in front of a large crowd, what would happen to his face?

“Brother~ how about we make an arrangement to spar in private?” Lady Bilian suggested with a twinkle in her eyes, inciting him in secret.

“Sister, why do you always propel me into a battle with Wang Liyao?” Shangguan Yunque grew suspicious once more.

“Sparring with another outstanding Great Heavenly Proud can accelerate your understanding of the Heavenly Dao,” Lady Bilian rolled her eyes and coyly complained, “Don’t I also wish to see someone from our household reach the Divine Power Territory as soon as possible? That way, our Shangguan family could ascend into the upper Third Grade.”

“That does make sense,” persuaded by her words, Shangguan Yunque also felt a bit tempted, “Miss Liyao may be young, but her Taoist Body bloodline is even higher than mine by two measures, and her insight into Heaven Dao Divine Ability is no less than mine. A mutual exchange of knowledge would be beneficial for us both. It’s just that, Miss Liyao may not be willing to do so privately…”

Don’t worry, both being from Longzuo County, I have had a few encounters with Miss Liyao,” Lady Bilian patted her chest confidently, “I will do my best to mediate this matter for you.”

“In that case, thank you for your trouble, sister.”

“We’re all family, what’s this about trouble?”

…

Just as everyone was still excitedly exchanging ideas and Wang Liyao stood on the platform, preparing to leave,

suddenly,

the sky above White Cloud Tower began to churn with wind and clouds.

Accompanied by a sharp hiss akin to both snake and bird, a heavy oppressive force swept over, cold and deadly serious, as if mixed with the clanging tumult of armed conflict.

Along with this oppressive force, a slightly sharp but very authoritative voice came: “Miss Liyao, please stay your steps.”

Wang Liyao instinctively turned her head and saw at the entrance of the unoccupied White Cloud Tower, where a vast and tremendous Divine Power was crazily converging.

A moment later, as the tremendous force slowly dissipated, a figure appeared at the center of the energy vortex.

This person was dressed in a gray eunuch’s robe, holding a fly whisk in one hand, his face beardless and pale, with a stooped figure, looking very old.

However, upon seeing this individual, many of the officials and nobles present changed their expressions and promptly stood to salute.

“Eunuch Yao.”

It turns out that this person was none other than Old Yao, the eunuch from Emperor Longchang’s side.

“Lords and ladies, please, there’s no need for formality,”

Old Yao bowed to the crowd, then turned to Wang Liyao on the platform and said politely, “His Majesty has a decree to convey, he requests Miss Liyao to receive the edict.”

“Thank you for your efforts, Eunuch Yao,”

Wang Liyao’s expression was serious, and she immediately jumped down from the platform, ready to receive the decree.

The surrounding guests looked at one another, then respectfully bent their waists as well.

Seeing that everyone was prepared, Old Yao finally took out a golden imperial edict from the Storage Ring. The edict was made from the finest Spirit silkworm silk, with intricate and delicate patterns on it, looking very exquisite and magnificent.

Old Yao unfurled the edict and solemnly read, “The Great Emperor decrees thus, Longzuo Academy’s Great Heavenly Proud Wang Liyao is to enter the palace tomorrow to have an audience with His Majesty, this I command.”

After finishing, he carefully re-rolled the edict and then with a flick of his hand, the imperial edict, as if carried by a force, slowly floated towards Wang Liyao.

Wang Liyao, with a solemn expression, quickly received the edict with both hands, bowed deeply and said, “Wang Liyao, receives the decree!”

The imperial edict was light, yet when it landed in her hands, she felt its heavy significance.

Father, Yao’er finally did not let you down and secured the opportunity to be granted an audience; I can take the crucial step forward.

Even she felt a flicker of excitement and curiosity in her heart at this moment.

Emperor Longchang, what kind of person was he?

…

Source: Webnovel.com, updated on N𝘰vgo.co