Chapter 325 - 323: Shock from the Empress
The Ruins Beasts feed on fear.
Thus, their cruelty and bloodthirstiness are beyond imagination.
They will torture any creature they capture, gnawing on their flesh bit by bit right before their eyes.
Any creature will generate intense fear as they watch themselves being consumed bit by bit.
And this is exactly what the Ruins Beasts need; the more intense the fear, the more excited they become, until they’ve drained the last drop of blood from their prey.
This is the Ruins Beast!
However, for the Ruins Beasts to grow and advance, they must consume enough fear.
Yet, in the region of Cyan Mist Hall, not even a few Golden Core Cultivators have fallen, so how could a fourth or even fifth-level Ruins Beast emerge?!
Clearly, it was not born in that area.
This is the reason that caught the Empress’s attention.
If Yan Yu hadn’t been in that area... it’s feared that everyone in Cyan Mist Hall, all the cultivators, would have perished within.
Is this just a coincidence?!
Certainly not.
Death Qi, Ruins Beasts... it all seems premeditated.
Moreover, it targets the Great Yan Immortal Country.
Since the Empress cast her net, she had already sensed that an invisible hand seemed to have reached into the Great Yan Immortal Country.
A gleam of terrifying divine light flashed in her eyes.
No matter whose hand it is, as long as she finds a trace, she will definitely chop off that hand.
Then, Yan Yu spoke of Qin Yu’s situation.
Top Grade Treasure Artifact.
Comprehending Sword Momentum.
And it’s not just simple comprehension; from Yan Yu’s description, Qin Yu is clearly someone who has immersed himself in the Sword Dao for many years... a Sword Master!
How is that possible?
Yan Yu never mentioned Qin Yu practiced swordsmanship.
Yet now, he has managed to kill a fourth-level Ruins Beast with only Early-stage Golden Core cultivation!
If the message had come from Hall Master Duanmu Hong, the Empress might not even believe it.
What Yan Yu said next left the supreme being stunned, for the first time, she questioned in an incredulous tone, "You mean Qin Yu’s physical body has reached the Golden Core Peak level?!"
How is this possible?!
The Empress also undergoes Body Tempering, but her method is different, using the Dao to temper the body; even so, the physical improvement is extremely slow.
But this is a necessary process.
As the Emperor of the Immortal Country, what she has access to is beyond ordinary imagination.
She is well aware that no matter how powerful a cultivator’s cultivation and Spiritual Power are, if the body is weak, it absolutely cannot withstand the Celestial Tribulation.
That’s why she’s aware of the importance of a strong physical body.
Comprehending Sword Momentum is one thing, after all, Qin Yu has always had astonishing comprehension, even capable of understanding the Star Prison Array, but this is Body Tempering!
How could there be any shortcut in Body Tempering?!
And Qin Yu’s daily routine used to include spending six to seven hours in bed.
Now it’s worse.
With the increase of Dao Companions, it even reached an astounding eight to nine hours.
In a day like this, what time is left for Body Tempering?!
Besides, in such a place, there are no conditions to temper the body to the Golden Core level.
For example, in the Cyan Mist Hall’s region, no cultivator has ever broken through to the Foundation Establishment level in Body Tempering.
Is it because the physical body cannot metamorphose to the Foundation Establishment level?!
Clearly not; it’s because the conditions are lacking, and even with some external factors, it’s impossible for the physical body to metamorphose.
Because they lack effective Body Tempering Techniques and methods.
Obviously, Qin Yu should not have these either.
He is just a Junior Cultivator from Loose Cultivator City.
So how exactly did he refine his body?!
Even the Empress cannot comprehend.
Could it be...
A special physique?!
This isn’t the first time the Empress has suspected it.
Of course, everything is yet to be confirmed since Qin Yu’s situation bears no similarity to those special physiques documented in ancient texts.
Like phenomena or innate divine power.
These have never manifested in Qin Yu.
"Your Majesty, Qin Yu is likely a Lower Grade Dao Bone."
Yan Yu’s words made the Empress even more perplexed.
Such a peculiar individual, considered extremely talented in various aspects, yet his Root Bone... how can it be so low?!
"I wonder if his Root Bone can be enhanced."
The Empress pondered.
"Bring him back to the Imperial Capital as soon as possible!"
She had a feeling that once some of Qin Yu’s matters spread in that area, that unseen hand might make a move against him.
Therefore, she gave Yan Yu this decree.
Of course, all of this has to wait until Qin Yu marries his new Dao Companion.
...
During these seven days, the Demon Sect was abuzz with activity.
Even the Immortal Sect cultivators hastily returning turned around, and the Sect Leader brought a multitude of Elders to the Demon Sect.
Their serious attention was not just because of Qin Yu’s power.
The most crucial reason was... the Flame Guard.
The presence of so many Lords of the Immortal Sects made this event even grander and more magnificent than the previous wedding at the Cyan Mountain Sect.
The disciples from the Demon Sect felt honored as well.
Initially, they thought Qin Yu was the one gaining the advantage; now it seems that the Demon Sect had climbed high instead.
Soon, the wedding day arrived.
In the grand hall, Qin Yu even saw the Palace Envoy Luo Lizhu.
The cultivators, Sect Leaders, and Elders occasionally looked at the masked woman standing not far behind Qin Yu.
They didn’t understand why the esteemed Flame Guard was still following Qin Yu.
Of course, no one dared to ask.
They took the opportunity to show goodwill, offering increasingly precious gifts as congratulations.
In a joyous event, Qin Yu couldn’t refuse.
However, he had Leng Feng accept these resources.
Having eloped with someone’s "cabbage," some compensation was necessary. Besides, the Demon Sect was indeed left exhausted due to Leng Ruyu’s injuries.
They needed these resources.
Qin Yu felt his face was stiff from smiling, given that everyone offered only praises, he couldn’t show a different face.
Not until nightfall.
Qin Yu finally took Leng Ruyu back to the bridal chamber.
Inside, only the newlyweds were present. Sect Leader Su Xihe was still socializing outside, and Lin Shuishui and the others hadn’t come out from their Lifebound Space for the excitement.
Looking at the man before her, Leng Ruyu’s eyes glistened with emotion and affection.
She never imagined she would have a wedding grander than Su Xiyue’s.
Though she didn’t care about external gossip, what woman wouldn’t want to be openly married by her beloved?
However, even at this moment, the little demoness hadn’t realized the gravity of the issue.
She alone...
In the long night, the little demoness was truly outnumbered, and despite employing all sorts of means... ultimately couldn’t escape fatigue and soreness.
Finally.
Persisting till after midnight, Leng Ruyu had to ask Su Xiyue in the Lifebound Space for help.
However, on such a joyous day, who would intrude upon the newlyweds?!
For three whole days, Leng Ruyu was so filled with happiness that she became...
a dessert.