Chapter 664 - 663: The Savior King Imparting the Law

There was a moment where Xia Qianqian thought she must be hallucinating.

Even though she believed it to be a hallucination.

In this instantaneous moment, she couldn’t stop her nose from turning sour.

This was unthinkable over a hundred years ago when the Sky Demon Great Method was rampant in Da Xia.

Xia Qianqian hadn’t even dreamed of it, for she hadn’t been in a position to dream.

Only after her ascension to the true empress did she understand.

How heavy the burden of being an emperor was...

In a blink, a hundred years had passed.

She couldn’t remember how many day and night she had nearly suffocated, wanting to just leave it all behind, hide in the mountains and forests.

Especially during the initial period.

After all, she was just a young girl in her early twenties back then.

She couldn’t leave, though.

It didn’t matter if the dynasty built by the Xia family ended with her generation.

Da Xia needed her.

The common people needed her...

A sudden call of "Qianqian," stirred the near-forgotten memories she often dreamed about from a hundred years ago.

Because the call was a transmission, Xu Ziye didn’t hear it.

But he could see it.

In front of him, the empress Xia Qianqian who had ruled over the Da Xia Dynasty for over a hundred years, climbed step by step to where she was today without ever complaining about the hardships, was trembling slightly, her eyes quickly turned red.

This took him by surprise.

It scared Xu Ziye, who was terrified by the two auras he felt within himself just a second ago, enough to the extent that he completely pushed this matter to the back of his mind.

He wasn’t discovered immediately after Xia Qianqian ascended to the throne, but it was not long after.

He had watched Xia Qianqian’s journey step by step over the past hundred years.

If he said he didn’t have thoughts about this Empress, that’d definitely be a lie.

But more than that.

He felt respect and gratitude.

Xu Ziye understood how much Xia Qianqian had endured for the sake of the Da Xia Dynasty.

But suddenly,

She seemed to be on the verge of an emotional collapse.

Seeing the tears welling up in Xia Qianqian’s eyes, Xu Ziye was torn between heartache and panic.

What should he do if the Empress he admired was about to break into tears?

Hug her?

Xu Ziye dared not.

Comfort her?

Xu Ziye, who had spent almost all of his time cultivating and assisting Xia Qianqian over a hundred years, didn’t know how.

Moreover, the current situation left him extremely baffled.

Why was Xia Qianqian on the verge of tears all of a sudden?

What kind of storms hadn’t she weathered in the past hundred years?

If it’s the threat from the west, hasn’t it been there since the establishment of Da Xia Dynasty?

Could it really be...

Were those two auras that suddenly appeared in the unanticipateded rift in the sky above the palace making her react in this way?

As soon as the guess was formed, Xia Qianqian, who had been sitting still, "swooshed" to her feet, picked up her skirt and headed straight for the door.

Seeing this, Xu Ziye was slightly stunned.

Xia Qianqian...

Was she going out?

How could that be?

The sudden arrival of powerful auras was suffocating enough, just from their smallest traces.

At this moment, it was definitely inappropriate for Xia Qianqian to go out.

Without thinking, Xu Ziye decisively stepped forward and blocked Xia Qianqian’s way.

"Your Majesty! You..."

Before he could finish his sentence, a snow-white arm "zipped" out, creating a phantom and pushed onto his chest like lightning.

"Move away!"

???

Before the sound of her voice faded, Xu Ziye flew out with a head full of question marks, "Boom" crashing through the wall of the side hall.

Xia Qianqian, who was about to "deal with" the obstacle and head out, heard a bang and paused in her steps. Turning around, she noticed a human-shaped hole in the wall of the side hall, while Xu Ziye was nowhere to be seen, she was caught off guard.

Subconsciously, she wanted to turn back and find him.

Heaven and earth as her witness, she didn’t mean it.

But the outside "temptation" was more seductive...

After a slight grit of her teeth, Xia Qianqian resolutely decided to walk out of the side hall.

As soon as she stepped out, she saw the figure that had haunted her dreams for over a hundred years standing in the small courtyard in front of the side hall.

Seeing this, the tears that were welling up in Xia Qianqian’s eyes instantly broke free, silently streaming down.

Following that,

She noticed another familiar figure beside her.

Jiang Yini.

Xia Qianqian had met her before, and not just once.

How come this woman...

Was with her mentor?

And why did they look so intimate?

Shouldn’t she...

Be the superior of her mentor in the Management Bureau of Longyu Country?

Xia Qianqian was both surprised and confused.

Here,

Jiang Yini, seeing the disbelief on Xia Qianqian’s face, smiled and spoke.

"Your Majesty, it’s been a long time."

"Ah."

Xia Qianqian was stunned for a moment, but then she quickly returned to her senses and responded with a laugh full of mixed happiness and sorrow.

"Long time no see."

As she spoke, she glanced at Li Jing whose focus was not on her but on the collapsed wall of the side hall, and she smiled and said,

"Director Jiang, should I address you as sister-in-law from now on?"

Li Jing, hearing the sound, turned to look at her with a wry smile.

Jiang Yini raised an eyebrow.

This kid.

Indeed, she was fit to be an Empress.

She had clear discernment in her eyes!

Just as she was about to speak, a loud rebuke erupted from the high sky.

"Who dares to boldly intrude in the Da Xia Palace!"

At the same time, countless rays of light shot in, revealing one after another Da Xia soldier dressed in standard armor and armed to the teeth with spiritual weapons.

When the soldiers arrived, they all looked at Empress Xia Qianqian with her fair face covered in teardrops standing opposite a man and woman, and collectively froze.

The Empress, she...

Is she crying!?

This scene immediately caused some of the easily upset soldiers to become enraged.

In just a short century.

All the Da Xia people had seen what Xia Qianqian brought to Da Xia.

Especially now in Da Xia, regardless of their origin, most came from common families a century ago, untouched by the Sky Demon Great Method.

In just a short century.

It isn’t nearly enough to let them forget about their past struggles at the bottom of Da Xia, without the chance for cultivation.

Even the newborn Da Xia people would occasionally hear from their grandparents and parents about how hopeless Da Xia was in the past, with commoners struggling to fill their stomachs.

Xia Qianqian, this person, this name.

To the present Da Xia, she is not merely the ruler on high, but the heart of all Da Xia, an eternal belief.

However, just as someone was about to step forward.

All their gazes landed on Li Jing.

The true face of Li Jing.

In the past, only a few people in Da Xia had seen it.

Even Xia Qianqian only saw it on the eve of his departure.

But Xia Qianqian was very thoughtful.

She erected statues in every city for this great benefactor, who ended the torment of the Sky Demon Great Method on the Da Xia dynasty from its roots and brought countless inheritances to Da Xia, naming him the Heavenly King of Saving the World through Method Translation.

At the same time.

She disclosed all of Li Jing’s deeds to the public, allowing all Da Xia people to know of his exploits.

Xia Qianqian didn’t do more.

But the citizens who knew all the details spontaneously began to worship Li Jing, even organizing a large scale worship ceremony in front of the statues of Heavenly King at the beginning of each year.

Why was it set at the beginning of the year?

Because this was the day when Xia Qianqian ascended to the throne, and countless inheritances were unconditionally opened to the public.

For over a hundred years.

Every year, every Da Xia person would worship the Translating Method Heavenly King, who would not recognize him?

Moreover, Xia Qianqian not only had intentions regarding the statue of Li Jing, but she also put her heart into it.

Every detail of Li Jing’s true appearance, every contour was personally supervised by her.

Each statue was only allowed to be erected in different parts of Da Xia after her inspection.

For a moment.

All the soldiers present were dumbfounded.

Someone didn’t know who but shouted.

"The Heavenly King of Saving the World through Method Translation has appeared! The Heavenly King of Saving the World through Method Translation has appeared!"

The moment these words were spoken, someone instantly knelt down in mid-air.

As one person knelt down, the others quickly followed suit, making a praying gesture.

Seeing this, Li Jing was unable to stop the corner of his mouth from twitching.

He had just arrived.

Of course, he didn’t know what Da Xia was like.

But seeing the formerly intimidating Da Xia soldiers kneeling to him in unison, chanting about the Heavenly King of Saving the World through Method Translation, he understood why the belief in him was so strong in Da Xia dynasty.

Turns out he had been given the title of Heavenly King of Saving the World through Method Translation ...

But all of this in front of him made Li Jing a bit tense.

It wasn’t that he was uncomfortable with people kneeling to him.

The key was his keen hearing easily caught on.

Various whispering pleadings from the crowd...

Things like "Heavenly King bless, I want a fat white wife next year‚ "Heavenly King bless, I want a chubby son next year‚ etc.

These successive requests might not be absurd.

The key was the realism, it was somewhat terrifying.

Jiang Yini doesn’t have much body cultivation.

But with the support of the thirteenth realm, she too had exceptional hearing.

Catching various extremely sincere requests from the crowd, the corners of her mouth rose uncontrollably, almost unable to prevent herself from bursting out laughing.

This made her uncomfortable.

At the moment, she definitely couldn’t continue laughing.

At the very least.

She was also the "Heavenly King of Saving the World through Method Translation" who the people of Da Xia believed to be his Taoist companion.

She needed to maintain her composure in front of others.

Xia Qianqian, however, didn’t have such reservations.

Seeing Li Jing’s face turning green, she, the orchestrator of it all, couldn’t help but chuckle.

At this moment.

From the collapsed entrance of the side hall courtyard, Xu Ziye, covered in dust and dirt, dispersed the rubble that had buried him.

Xia Qianqian was looking right in his direction.

Raising his eyes to see the Empress’s enchanting smile, he couldn’t help but freeze.

For more than a hundred years.

He had never seen Xia Qianqian smile so heartily, so unburdened...

His gaze fell on Li Jing and Jiang Yini, and Xu Ziye showed respect.

He had indeed been buried, but that didn’t mean he couldn’t observe what was happening outside.

Xia Qianqian called Jiang Yini as her Master’s wife, which immediately revealed the identity of this formidable pair.

The man standing before him, with a face identical to the Heavenly King who saved the world through translation, directly told him that this was the man who rescued Da Xia from dire straits a century ago.

Just as he was about to greet them respectfully, Xia Qianqian looked up.

"Everybody step back."

Although unwilling, the soldiers immediately complied upon hearing the command.

The Heavenly King’s Method of Saving the World is deeply ingrained in people’s hearts.

Everybody worshipped him as a true god.

Otherwise, the faith Li Jing brought to the Da Xia dynasty wouldn’t be so strong.

At this moment when the true God reveals his holiness.

Who wouldn’t want to take a closer look at the brilliance of the true God, and make a few wishes?

Perhaps the True God would grant their not too outrageous desires when in good spirits?

However, there’s Xia Qianqian.

When she orders them to retreat, no one dares not to.

Seeing the soldiers leaving reluctantly one after another, Xia Qianqian turns around.

"Ziye, you should retreat as well."

"..."

Xu Ziye.

This...

He just got slapped unprovoked, shouldn’t he at least be given the opportunity to say hello?

At this moment, Xia Qianqian speaks again.

"The master is here, all the problems Da Xia is currently facing are no longer problems, but the master dislikes too much turmoil. Order it to be passed down that the news of the master’s arrival must not be leaked, anyone who violates will be executed without pardon."

Upon hearing this, Xu Ziye trembles all over.

Yes!

With Li Jing’s arrival, all the problems Da Xia is facing can be resolved directly.

Not to mention anything else.

Just with a trace of his aura, anyone from the West Continent would have to kneel down respectfully.

Li Jing and them...

Are simply not on the same level.

As someone at the level of Xia Qianqian’s right-hand man, Xu Ziye can feel this even more at this moment.

The Emperor doesn’t just want him to go down and seal the news, he also hopes that he can take advantage of this rare opportunity to carry out many arrangements that have been shelved in Da Xia for many years all at once.

A glimmer of light flashes in his eyes, Xu Ziye respectfully salutes.

"Yes, your subordinate will take his leave."

As he prepares to leave, he doesn’t forget to pay solemn respects to Li Jing and Jiang Yini.

Li Jing and Jiang Yini.

They are both perceptive individuals.

The multiple hints hidden in Xia Qianqian’s and Xu Ziye’s words, they can understand with a single glance.

Seeing Xu Ziye rush off, Jiang Yini laughs.

"Your cheap apprentice, is becoming more and more cunning nowadays. But it’s understandable, after all, he has been the Emperor for more than a hundred years, without some cunning and tactics he would’ve been replaced long ago."

Li Jing doesn’t respond.

Xia Qianqian is a little embarrassed and doesn’t know whether to laugh or cry.

Jiang Yini, this...

This is simply unsporting.

She should keep such words to herself, it’s not fun if she says them out loud, is it?

However, that’s not the main point.

The main point is.

As a woman, she can hear that Jiang Yini is trying to pin down his student’s identity with this move.

What can she say about that?

Her feelings for Li Jing...

To say that there’s nothing at all, that would be untrue.

But the culture of Da Xia is rather conservative.

A teacher for a day, a father for life.

This is an established principle.

If she’s recognized as a student, wherefrom can she harbor feelings of romance?

To put it ugly, such behavior is disgraceful in Da Xia and considered debauchery.

However, Xia Qianqian does not find it difficult to understand.

Having the opportunity to stand next to her wise and powerful master is already very difficult, and to keep him is even harder.

From her own experience.

When Li Jing first came, he was accompanied by Liu Sisi.

Now it’s someone different.

She’s sure that Li Jing is not the type to abandon people, Sisi must still be there, but Jiang Yini’s presence means that possibly other women have "ascended" to be his spouse in the past hundred years.

One more woman means one more competitor!

As someone from the royal family, she is all too familiar with the darkness that cloaks the harem.

With a light cough, Xia Qianqian speaks sweetly.

"Just stop teasing me, I am not as cunning as you say, I just have some minor abilities."

Saying this, she gestures them towards a side hall.

"It’s windy outside, would master and madam like to go inside the side hall to talk?"

"There’s no need for that, we are leaving soon."

Li Jing speaks.

Hearing this, Xia Qianqian froze.

Li Jing did not come for her, she expected this.

She was satisfied enough the fact that he could swing by for a visit.

To think of him leaving as soon as he came, that was unexpected.

However, if you want to talk about it.

It’s not surprising.

At least from her understanding of Li Jing.

There are very few people in the world who can make Li Jing stay put.

With teary eyes, she looks at a certain someone, Xia Qianqian chokes up.

"Master, you... surely you’re not upset with... "

Before she could finish, Li Jing clicks his tongue.

"Talk properly, don’t be so mournful."

Xia Qianqian playfully sticks out her tongue, straightens herself with discipline.

"Master, where are you going next?"

"West."

Li Jing responds.

Upon hearing this, Xia Qianqian’s eyes lit up and in high spirits, she asked.

"Would you mind taking care of a problem in the west for me?"

"The problem in the west?"

Li Jing frowns.

Xia Qianqian doesn’t beat around the bush, she immediately tells him about the West Continent gathering troops and preparing to invade from the East.

Li Jing, hearing her talk, his eyebrows tighten even further.

Jiang Yini also looked slightly disturbed.

This matter...

Sounds a bit too coincidental.

But the West Continent’s eastern invasion is clearly related to the Ancestor Gods of the Supreme God System.

If it weren’t for the support of the Ancestor Gods, there’s no way the West Continent, which hasn’t made a move in over a hundred years, would suddenly embark on an eastern invasion.

And, notably, the Supreme Court is leading the charge.

Locking eyes with Li Jing, Jiang Yini discreetly communicates telepathically.

"The mysterious place discovered in the Supreme God Domain, its entrance, is likely in the East Continent."

Li Jing nods silently in agreement.

An Ancestor God’s arrival is something that cannot be trifled with in the Heavenly Saintly Land.

If the Heavenly Saint’s Heavenly Dao was alerted, it wouldn’t be just about facing the Heavenly Punishment.

Keep in mind...

All who are involved are of the Ancestor God rank.

And absolutely not just one.

Such Heavenly Punishment is a privilege of those at the highest level.

An Ancestor God’s arrival...

And not just one...

Instead of saying it’s challenging the heavens, it’s more like taking a dump on the head of the Heavenly Saint’s Heavenly Dao, it can’t possibly just let it go.

If they really got off lightly with just any Heavenly Punishment...

Wouldn’t the Ancestor Gods in the Supreme God Domain just come and go as they wished?

The key point is this...

While the Heavenly Punishment might be terrifying, the Ancestor Gods are unfazed.

Perhaps they might not be able to fight it head-on, but at this level, there must certainly be counter-strategies.

If not, wouldn’t it be a waste of their unparalleled God Power and Authority?

Taking another look...

The Ancestor Gods have arrived because of a mysterious place that was unexpectedly discovered, which may lead to another Plane Space, there’s no rationale for them wasting time bolstering the West Continent for an eastern invasion.

The only possible explanation is that the entrance to the mysterious place is in the East Continent, and they can’t reach in without staging an eastern invasion first.

Narrowing his eyes, Li Jing raises his head.

"I’ll help you handle the problem from the west."

Xia Qianqian, having served as emperor for so many years, naturally her perception is far better than before.

Seeing Li Jing and Jiang Yini’s exchanged glances, she realizes that they avoided her to communicate telepathically.

Upon hearing Li Jing’s words, she keeps quiet and bows her head to speak.

"That would be wonderful, on behalf of the Da Xia people, I thank you, master."

Then, she politely asks,

"Is there anything I can do to assist you, master?"

Li Jing glances at her when he hears her words.

"You’re too weak, you would be of no help."

"..."

Xia Qianqian...

She merely asked it casually to go through the motions, but who knew that Li Jing would land her a knockout punch right off the bat?

Hmm.

That’s just the way he was.

Recalling the past, she used to be on the receiving end of his mind games.

Tears stream down Xia Qianqian’s face.

Just as she was about to say something, Li Jing speaks.

"I’ll be staying in the Heavenly Saintly Land for a while this time, but your time may be limited. Find someone to take over the throne as soon as possible, and accompany me to the Immortal Realm when you’re done."

???

Xia Qianqian looks up in surprise.

What does Li Jing mean...?

He wants to take her along!?

And not just to Blue Star.

But to the Immortal Realm, a legendary place only accessible to transcended beings!?

While still taken aback, Li Jing tilts his head.

"What’s the matter? Have you been an emperor for a hundred years and still haven’t had enough of the power and authority?"

"That’s not it!"

Xia Qianqian responds adamantly.

Power and authority...

There was indeed a time when she was keen on it.

But after getting it, she felt more of a sense of responsibility.

This emperor’s seat...

She hasn’t wanted it for a long time...

But it’s not up to her to decide.

At the very least, she has to get Da Xia on the right track...

Taking a deep breath, Xia Qianqian bows.

"I understand, I’ll arrange it as soon as possible."

"Hmm."

Li Jing smiles, takes Jiang Yini with him and turns into a streak of light, heading westward.

Xia Qianqian watches them leave, barely able to resist cheering.

Even at this point, if she chose to retire after accomplishing her goal, it wouldn’t be impossible.

Especially with Li Jing’s arrival, which will solve many problems for Da Xia, including those of the West Continent.

More importantly, Li Jing is taking her away.

Only a fool would refuse to go!

Remember when Xia Qianqian had no chance of cultivation?

Now, not only has she stepped into cultivation, but she has also reached the Seventh Realm in her cultivation journey.

If you look at Da Xia...

Her achievements were already remarkable.

But compared to Li Jing, her achievements were nothing to be proud of.

Just like most cultivators...

She wanted to reach greater heights!

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