Chapter 1488

Your Excellency, what imposing presence!

As this voice fell, everyone looked toward Above the Void.

Hiss!

An ancient cloudship traversed the void, the vessel immense, atop it a resplendent palace of gold and azure, five-tiered pavilions, magnificent and splendid, with carved beams and painted pillars on the pavilions, inscribed with some ancient Daoist patterns; at the palace's center stood an ancient banner bearing the four ancient characters 'Great Xuan Empire'.

Atop the cloudship stood a woman in a pale red gown, floating in midair, her features exquisite, her hair flowing like a waterfall, her bust exaggeratedly pronounced, the gown slit extremely high, revealing snow‑white thighs, even the inner thigh scenery faintly visible, causing the crowd to cry out in delight.

This gown is exquisitely tailored!

Everyone's gaze instantly gravitated toward this woman.

In truth, if truly compared, Ji Fuyao's appearance far surpasses hers, and her bearing and demeanor could overwhelm her, yet this woman is generous and open‑handed.

Liu Ying!

Someone recognized the woman's identity, and everyone began to chatter.

This Liu Ying is a descendant of an ancient Dao lineage, a princess of the Great Xuan Empire; it is said the empire nearly fell, leaving only a dozen or so Dao Protectors scraping by, and now Liu Ying seeks to cling to the son of the Firecloud Valley's valley master, so that the Great Xuan Empire may continue.

Such is the fate of an ancient Dao lineage: though it persists, the times have changed. Now it is the era of the Longevity Sect; the Patriarch Butterfly Moon has vanished, and no one looks after humanity.

I've heard Liu Ying also uses her charms to rise; the valley master's son Bai Li Pojun is notorious for his lust, and Liu Ying has bewitched him utterly; it is said that of the ten spots for entering the valley this time, one was given directly to Liu Ying.

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Among the discussants were many from ancient Dao lineages, who also envied Liu Ying for leveraging her… well‑endowed assets to gain favor, drawing Bai Li Pojun's attention.

Simply by joining Firecloud Valley, one can receive protection.

Although Firecloud Valley is merely a territory under the Longevity Sect, its status is quite high, and its duty is only to raise gu insects, unlike the Azure Sky Sword Sect or the Zheng Clan, which must charge into battle; it is very safe.

Thus this time, Firecloud Valley merely recruited ten assistants for gu cultivation, yet it attracted thousands.

Liu Ying is the predetermined choice; she aims to cling to Bai Li Pojun's person and climb upward.

Thus, upon seeing Ji Fuyao, she felt murderous intent.

This woman, whether in talent for the Spirit Fire Great Dao or in appearance and bearing, utterly outclasses her.

If this woman also joined Firecloud Valley, her status would necessarily be above hers.

Therefore, she wishes to suppress this woman, preferably letting her reveal a flaw so her own Dao Protectors can eliminate her.

Boom!

Liu Ying shot straight up, her aura of a One‑Star Dao Lord like an abyss and sea; beneath her feet a sea of Spirit Fire appeared, her two snow‑white thighs swaying, her hips twisting as she walked toward the void.

The crowd exclaimed in delight.

Liu Ying leaned forward, exposing a vast expanse of snow‑white, the surging waves bewitching the mind, and she came directly before Ji Fuyao.

Around her appeared several elders with deep auras, their robes embroidered with the two characters 'Great Xuan'.

Although the Great Xuan Empire has fallen, they thus display their identity, thereby considering themselves superior to the native peoples of the Chaotic Star Sea.

Hiss!

Liu Ying's Spirit Fire phenomenon, upon nearing Ji Fuyao, was instantly annihilated!

Ji Fuyao's Spirit Fire domain spread outward, stirring several waves of heat that shot skyward.

Witnessing this, the gray‑robed elder seated cross‑legged in the void flashed a sharp light in his eyes: 'This woman's talent is too formidable!'

His name is Sun Qianfen, secretly appointed by the valley master's son Bai Li Pojun to come and receive Liu Ying.

Who would have thought a peerlessly beautiful woman would suddenly appear!

This woman is stunning beyond compare, completely overwhelming Liu Ying.

'We must keep both Liu Ying and this woman!' Sun Qianfen secretly resolved.

Bai Li Pojun values Liu Ying greatly.

Outsiders only know that the valley master's son Bai Li Pojun is lascivious, fond of collecting beautiful women, unaware of another secret of Firecloud Valley.

That the valley master Bai Li Batian likewise enjoys beautiful women.

Moreover, father and son share each other's favorites, even enjoying them together…

The scene is too obscene to behold.

However, before outsiders the valley master presents himself as a virtuous gentleman, letting his son take the blame.

This is Firecloud Valley's secret, not to be spoken to outsiders.

Two days ago, the valley master and his son were summoned by the Longevity Sect to the gu‑cultivation conclave, where they laid some spell patterns in advance.

It is said that the Longevity Sect recently experienced a major event, but the valley master gave only vague details.

This matter is precisely the war between the Longevity Sect and the Abyss lineage, which caused heavy casualties among their elders and disciples, especially the subordinate forces, the Azure Sky Sword Sect and the Zheng Clan.

However, the Longevity Sect suppressed the news, preventing it from spreading within the Azure Cloud Star Sea.

After all, if it were leaked, it would damage the Longevity Sect's prestige.

Thinking of this, Sun Qianfen lowered his gaze.

Liu Ying sized up Ji Fuyao, her jealousy growing; she had already sent a mental message to the Dao Protectors behind her, needing only to set a trap for this woman to lure her in, giving cause to dispose of her.

She asked, 'Who are you?'

Ji Fuyao replied calmly, 'An ancient Dao lineage, Ji Yue.'

Liu Ying scanned the surroundings, seemingly seeking the Dao Protectors' traces, 'Where are your Dao Protectors? Your talent is passable; become my maid, and I will help you rebuild your ancient Dao lineage.'

Ji Fuyao ignored her, scanning around; she saw above the void a gray‑robed man lowering his gaze to observe them.

His person bore the aura of a High‑Star Dao Realm, and the front of his robe was embroidered with a 'fire' character; surely he is an elder of Firecloud Valley.

Liu Ying flared with rage, shouting, 'I know you're dissatisfied! I kindly gave you a chance at protection—don't throw it away, stand still, let your Dao Protectors roll out; if they can't beat my Great Xuan Empire's elder, then obediently become my maid! Are your Dao Protectors just shrinking turtles…'

Before she finished, Ji Fuyao suddenly turned, coldly uttering a few words: 'Dare speak of my master—die!'

She flicked a finger.

Hiss!

A stream of spirit fire shot directly toward Liu Ying, like a swimming dragon.

Liu Ying let out a cold laugh, 'Kill her, I'll take care of this spirit fire!'

Several Guardians of the Dao instantly rushed toward Ji Fuyao, 'How dare you show disrespect to the princess of the Great Mysterious Empire? You're asking for death!'

Killing intent surged to the heavens!

Liu Ying thought to himself, 'As fellow inheritors of the ancient Dao lineage, this girl is truly a fledgling; a casual provocation and she takes the bait.'

He didn't even put Ji Fuyao's stream of spirit fire in his eyes.

She is a one-star Dao Lord realm, while that Ji Yue is only a nine-star Dao Void realm; the gap is like heaven and earth.

Liu Ying let the spirit fire fall upon her body.

In the blink of an eye, she tried to extinguish it, only to discover that her Dao Resonance had actually been suppressed.

Liu Ying let out a miserable scream, his whole body turning into a fire man, 'Ah...'

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