Chapter 427: Chapter 204: Breakthrough, I, The Ancestor, Am Invincible in My Realm!_

The region known as Qianyuan Divine Province is delineated based on the territorial divisions of Ancient Times, encompassing both Qianyuan Divine Province and the thirty-six Divine Provinces it once governed.

There are thirty-seven Divine Provinces in this vast, boundless area; searching for Empress Phoenix Moon’s soul fragment is not something that can be done overnight. Zi Miao Zhen had already prepared herself for a prolonged struggle.

After all, she had just advanced to the Saint Abyss Realm, possessing a lifespan of a hundred thousand years. Spending a hundred or a thousand years here wouldn’t be a problem, and if she succeeded, she would certainly receive rewards from the White Emperor upon her return.

Huangting Divine Province was the eighth Divine Province Zi Miao Zhen investigated, having fully explored it, she concluded that Empress Phoenix Moon’s soul fragment was not there, and she planned to leave.

Unexpectedly, the Quasi-Emperor ancestor of Huangting Dao Palace invited her over. Zi Miao Zhen was clear about the intentions of this Quasi-Emperor ancestor but couldn’t make any decisions or promises on her own.

Hearing Zi Miao Zhen address him as a fellow Daoist, the Quasi-Emperor ancestor didn’t mind and smiled broadly. The other party was from White Emperor City, naturally having a status one level higher, and it was fitting for them to interact as equals.

“Zi Daoist friend, we can be considered old acquaintances. I recall that a thousand years ago, you were still a Divine Yuan Realm Martial Emperor, and now you’ve become a Saint of the Saint Abyss Realm in a blink of an eye, truly a dazzling prodigy.”

“In Lan’s opinion, Zi Daoist friend should be ranked in the top ten on the Heavenly Immortal List, and even the top five would not be unreasonable.”

Blue Mountain Quasi-Emperor first reminisced about the past, then lavishly flattered her. As a Quasi-Emperor flattering a newly advanced Saint, he felt no shame.

“Blue Mountain Daoist friend flatters me too much,” Zi Miao Zhen replied with a slight smile and shake of her head.

The Heavenly Immortal List is a ranking released by Tianji Pavilion, targeting the Heavenly Immortals of the entire Endless Yuankun Domain, each person on the list possessing unsurpassed beauty in the Yuankun Domain.

With only fifty spots available, the lowest cultivation required to be on the list is Divine Yuan Realm. The rankings are based on the Heavenly Immortal’s cultivation, potential, beauty, and talent, among other factors.

Zi Miao Zhen was initially ranked around thirty-third, but after her recent breakthrough to the Saint Abyss Realm, she climbed five ranks to twenty-eighth, even higher than some of the Heavenly Immortals at the peak of the Saint Abyss Realm.

While Zi Miao Zhen wished to rank higher, she knew it was unrealistic unless her cultivation progressed dramatically, reaching the peak of the Saint Abyss Realm or even breaking through to the Quasi-Emperor domain, or by obtaining a great opportunity that would significantly boost her potential.

Twenty-nine Heavenly Immortals stood before her, the first being Empress Phoenix Moon and Empress Yuanchu, two peerless empresses sharing the top spot, with Tianji Pavilion not daring to rank one above the other.

From second to eighth were the other seven Heaven Imperial Realm Empresses of the Yuankun Domain. From ninth to twenty-seventh were either Great Saints or Quasi-Emperors; Zi Miao Zhen could not compete with them.

Blue Mountain Quasi-Emperor also smiled, knowing full well it was impossible, but compliments were welcomed by everyone.

After some casual conversation, Blue Mountain Quasi-Emperor finally revealed his intent. “Zi Daoist friend, Lan has an impolite request and hopes for your assistance.”

If it’s such an impolite request, then it’s better left unsaid.

Zi Miao Zhen muttered to herself internally, her expression unchanged, she said, “Please speak, Blue Mountain Daoist friend.”

“Zi Daoist friend is a trusted confidante under the White Emperor and greatly valued by him. I wonder if you could pass a message for Lan…”

Blue Mountain Quasi-Emperor paused, then continued, “Lan wishes to request a White Emperor’s Edict.”

Zi Miao Zhen’s pupils constricted sharply, then relaxed almost instantly, and she shook her head saying, “Blue Mountain Daoist friend, I regret that I cannot accommodate this request.”

A Heaven Imperial Realm Great Emperor can issue edicts, each one imbued with tremendous power, easily capable of slaying Quasi-Emperors, not to mention those from a peak Heaven Imperial Realm sovereign like the White Emperor.

Once a White Emperor’s Edict is issued, even ordinary Heaven Imperial Realm Great Emperors must treat it with all seriousness; a slight mishap could easily result in severe injury.

Considering the immense power of an edict, it naturally cannot be easily written. It contains the Great Emperor’s Dao principles, which once inscribed, strips the respective Dao principle from themselves, requiring them to re-cultivate it.

The might of a Great Emperor’s edict is proportional to how much the writing emperor is willing to sacrifice.

This time, Zimei really ran to the Qianyuan Divine Province to find the splinter soul of Empress Huangyue and brought only one top-grade imperial armament. The White Emperor’s Edict would not be given out easily.

“Is there really no way at all? Lan is willing to give everything,” said Blue Mountain Quasi-Emperor, his face bearing a bitter expression.

He had requested a White Emperor’s Edict, naturally not to unify the Huangting Divine Province; that would be an excessive use of minimal talent.

Blue Mountain Quasi-Emperor wanted to use the White Emperor’s Edict to take a gamble in some forbidden land of the Yuankun Domain, to seize a heaven-defying opportunity and increase his chances of ascending to the status of a Great Emperor in the Heaven Imperial Realm.

At the very least, he needed to snatch the Immortal Emperor Pill from the forbidden land. With the Immortal Emperor Pill, he could extend his life by a hundred thousand years, giving himself a chance to break through to the Heaven Imperial Realm.

“Blue Mountain friend, you know yourself that even if you give up everything, it won’t equal the value of a White Emperor’s Edict,” said Zimei really and then drifted away.

Blue Mountain Quasi-Emperor fell into silent speechlessness; he just wanted to break through to the Heaven Imperial Realm. Why was it so hard?

…….

Qianyuan Divine Province, Chengsheng Mountain.

Han Li was admiring the scenery on Chengdao Peak with Lu Tianxiang.

He wrapped his arms around Lu Tianxiang’s soft, slender waist, his chin resting on her shoulder as they whispered sweet nothings to each other.

After a tender moment between the two, Han Li said affectionately, “Xiangxiang, the time is almost ripe.”

“Ah?”

Lu Tianxiang was briefly stunned before a flash of realization crossed her mind and she blurted out, “Husband, are you referring to the Living Beings Immortal Transformation Scripture?”

“Mhm.”

Han Li nodded slightly.

Years ago, he had promised Lu Tianxiang that they would search together for the continuation of the Living Beings Immortal Transformation Scripture.

Due to the significant risks involved, Han Li did not want Lu Tianxiang to go alone, even though she had now advanced to the third level of the True Martial Realm.

“Xiangxiang, can you still sense that guidance in the dark? Let’s set off now,” said Han Li gently.

Han Li didn’t want to delay any longer; in about three months, the incident at Dangyang Mountain would erupt. Once the Dangyang Mountain issue was addressed, he would be caught up in busyness again.

It was better to take advantage of this brief moment of respite to deal with the issues of Lu Tianxiang’s cultivation technique, allowing her to advance rapidly.

Years before, he had felt there were risks, but now he believed there were none, especially since Han Li already possessed four imperial arms of Heaven Imperial Realm caliber, even if two of them were auxiliary imperial arms.

He also had the Emperor Formation Array Diagrams, enough to ensure their safety.

“Of course, I can,” nodded Lu Tianxiang emphatically.

The next instant, Han Li, with Lu Tianxiang in his arms, vanished from Chengdao Peak.

PS: Sigh, what can I say, definitely tomorrow!