Chapter 421

Every bit consumed represents a corresponding loss of the imperial dynasty's qi fortune.

If fully consumed, the qi fortune collapses, the dragon vein is severed, and the dynasty will surely be overthrown.

Just now, Prince Zichu was exploited, consuming at least one percent of the Great Qin's dragon qi.

Yet none beside Prince Zichu were elite sword experts of Great Qin.

After all that hard work and immense cost to open the Sword Realm, they didn't even get a taste of the broth.

"Ah! Qinglong Society!"

Prince Zichu was so enraged he nearly exploded, his dark gaze turning hostile toward Lord Chuan Ying.

Lord Chuan Ying shuddered, knowing that if he didn't leave now, he would be in danger.

Without hesitation, he soared upward, heading toward the Sword Realm.

"Order: select elite sword experts and enter the Sword Realm at once."

Though the benefits within the Sword Realm were unknown, Wu Zetian understood the principle of proximity.

At this moment, the Sword Realm was closest to the Great Ming Palace; though Lu Xueqi entered first, the Great Tang's second wave entering was still advantageous.

Countless Great Tang sword experts obeyed the order and immediately leapt into the air, heading toward the Sword Realm.

"Your Highness, we should take Shan Wanjing and find Shang Xiufang."

"As for the Sword Realm, I believe the Emperor has his arrangements."

Shang Yang, seeing Prince Zichu frozen in place, immediately spoke to remind him.

"Enough! Take Shan Wanjing and find Shang Xiufang!"

Bei Mingzi and Xun Qing, upon hearing this, immediately stepped forward and took Shan Wanjing away.

Prince Zichu's use of He Shi Bi nearly signaled Great Qin's determination to claim Shang Xiufang.

The Lotus Life Buddha, after much deliberation, could only abandon the contest.

Wu Zetian was the same.

In an instant, the bustling Great Ming Palace, as all factions departed, slowly sank into silence.

It was merely because the battle at the Great Ming Palace revealed to the three imperial dynasties the astonishing strength of the Qinglong Society.

They also saw that the other two dynasties harbored many hidden methods and none wished to be the first to offend the Qinglong Society.

The alliance among the three imperial dynasties, which had nearly been forged, was thus abandoned.

The next morning, as more and more sword experts entered the Sword Realm,

the Sword Realm's entrance, which had continuously emitted sword qi and sword intent, slowly closed.

Not long after, not a single trace of the Sword Realm's existence remained.

"Master, I hope you return soon."

In the Qinglong Shanzhuang, Jiang Yuyan stared at the empty space, her beautiful eyes lost in thought.

Yes!

The Great Dragon Head of the Qinglong Society, the Nine Provinces' taboo, the number one expert Ximen Wudi, also entered the Sword Realm.

With the Sword Realm now closed, Ximen Wudi's connection to the Qinglong Society was severed.

As the martial world of the Nine Provinces buzzed with discussion of the Sword Realm,

the Hundred Flowers List hanging in the void trembled.

Immediately, beams of Jin Guang spread outward.

"The Hundred Flowers List is opening!"

"Ah! So happy, I'm going to watch the beauties!"

"Quiet! Watching beauties requires silence."

"You there—I'm talking to you—don't let your drool drip again!"

257—Nine Provinces Hundred Flowers List—(tied) 38th Place!

【Nine Provinces Hundred Flowers List 38th Place—Princess Jianning, Cultivation: Unranked】

【Identity: Princess of the Great Qing Dynasty, secretly the illegitimate daughter of the Shenlong Sect's Thin Monk and Mao Dongzhu】

【Though her public status is noble, her bloodline remains lowly】

【Because she is the only 'sister' he has, the former Great Qing Emperor Kangxi treated her with exceptional favor】

【Thus, she became not only arrogant and extravagant, but also indulgent】

【And developed a twisted psychological habit】

【She would routinely bully palace maids and young eunuchs, taking pleasure in tormenting them】

【After encountering Wei Xiaobao, she awakened her masochistic nature】

【Not only did she obey Wei Xiaobao in every way, she relished every instance of being abused】

【Wei Xiaobao initially only humored her because of her royal status】

【He had no idea that each time she reached peak pleasure, she secreted a special substance】

【This substance, if taken continuously for three months by any cultivator below the Heavenly Person realm, will inevitably raise them one minor realm】

【But this substance can raise only one realm, and may be used only once in a lifetime】

【After the Great Qing Dynasty was overthrown, Princess Jianning had nowhere to go and could only follow Wei Xiaobao, wandering the world】

【Heaven's Judgment: Born noble, yet degrades herself】

【Heaven's Reward: Special substance, capable of raising two minor realms】

……

【Nine Provinces Hundred Flowers List 38th Place (tied)—Lin Shiyin, Cultivation: Top Tier】

【Identity: Cousin of Li Xunhuan, the Little Flying Dagger, last heir of the Demon Blade Sect, Lady of Xingyunzhuang】

【This is a woman worth devoting one's entire life to protecting.】

【The peerless Li Xiaofeidao grew heartbroken for her and wandered far away to the ends of the earth.】

【The hero Long Xiaoyun betrayed his oaths and harmed his brother for her.】

【Her family—the Demon Blade Sect—was destroyed because of her.】

【Heaven's Judgment: A beauty who brings calamity, or a calamity who is a beauty.】

【Heaven's Reward: Eternal Youth Pill】

【Heaven's Reward: Unwavering Devotion Pill—any man who consumes this pill shall bow to Lin Shiyin as her slave.】

……

【Jiuzhou Hundred Flowers List, 38th place (tied)—Shi Qingxuan, cultivation: Grand Master】

【Identity: Daughter of Shi Zhixuan and Bi Xiuxin】

【Though Shi Qingxuan is the daughter of the Evil King, she secluded herself from the world since childhood and was never corrupted by Shi Zhixuan.】

【Due to her love for the Way of Music, she devoted herself to mastering the flute and reached the state of perfection.】

【Within the Great Tang Realm, she is renowned alongside the "First Talent Woman," Shang Xiufang.】

【Her skills in medicine, lightness arts, and mechanism craft are also profoundly deep.】

【Heaven's Judgment: Beauty and Art Unmatched】

【Heaven's Reward: Eternal Youth Pill】

【Heaven's Reward: Pure Heart Universal Benevolence Melody】

【This melody can cause those who have fallen into the Evil Path or Demon Path to lay down their weapons and enter Fomen.】

【Note: This melody only works on those no more than two major realms above her.】

Last time, 39th place saw ten new entrants at once.

This time, 38th place has only three entrants.

As the Heavenly Dao's Hundred Flowers List introduced them, three stunning figures appeared in the void.

Princess Jianning, who possesses latent masochistic tendencies, wore attire unique to the Great Qing.

She looked not at all masochistic, but rather delicate, sweet, and charming.

Women's hearts are like the depths of the sea!

Who could have imagined this adorable little beauty possessed masochistic tendencies?

For a moment, people across the Jiuzhou lands were left speechless.

Behind Princess Jianning stood Shi Qingxuan, ethereal as a fairy, floating like a celestial being.

Dressed in white, she stood between the Qingfeng Gorge, slowly playing her jade flute.