Cultivation: Starting from a Mortal Bone

Chapter 257: Chapter 255: Empress

Luo Lizhu was always dressed in simple clothes, in a rather plain light blue color, similar to her own serene and elegant demeanor, like an orchid.

Her hair, cascading like a waterfall, was adorned with minimal decoration, held up with a simple jade hairpin, with a few strands softly falling by her ears, adding a touch of unintentional tenderness to her appearance.

Hall Master Duanmu Hong merely glanced at the two interacting people and said nothing, even tacitly approving of Qin Yu’s attempts to forge closer relations.

Soon, they returned to Cyan Mist Hall.

"You should take good care to recover."

Duanmu Hong directed this remark at Qin Yu, after which he vanished from the Main Hall.

The gazes of the cultivators then focused on Qin Yu.

Obviously, the Hall Master showed appreciation for Qin Yu, and there was a possibility that Qin Yu could remain at Cyan Mist Hall because of it.

Some female cultivators’ eyes shone even more brightly.

If it weren’t for Luo Lizhu’s presence, they might have already approached him to chat.

"Sister, I’m heading back to my residence now."

Qin Yu had no intention of lingering and simply greeted Luo Lizhu before making his way to his quarters.

After more than half a year apart, he missed his Master Liu tremendously!

...

Great Yan Immortal Capital.

In the tranquil and subtly infused with Immortal Spirit Qi Empress’s bedroom, the sheer bed curtains dreamily draped down, only faintly outlining a silhouette that was both hazy and noble.

"Bang——!"

Suddenly, a loud noise broke this tranquility, as the door to the bedroom was rudely kicked open with a gust of urgent wind. A figure wearing a Phoenix Crown hurriedly rushed inside.

"Your Majesty!"

This exclamation, although formal in title, lacked the expected reverence.

Within the bed curtains, the supreme existence of the Immortal Country was reclining in a somewhat languid posture.

For some unknown reason, the Empress had been feeling unusually fatigued lately.

As the door burst open, her slender eyebrows knit lightly, and an indescribable imperial might coalesced in an instant, emanating an awe-inspiring majesty even though her eyes remained closed, like a dormant dragon awakening.

Upon hearing the call, not only did it fail to smooth out her brows, but it deepened the creased lines even further.

Evidently, the visitor was someone who troubled the supreme Empress herself.

The next moment.

The bed curtains were audaciously drawn aside, revealing the Empress’s form as she opened her eyes to look at the intruder.

She was a woman as pure as snow.

Her soft hair cascaded down like the purest snowflakes of winter, shimmering faintly with a silver luster, her bright eyes pure and untainted by worldly dust.

Her skin was as white as jade, delicate and smooth, and a layer of gentle, moon-like radiance surrounded her, making her appear like a Fairy from the Moon Palace.

"Your Ma... Your Majesty."

She had been about to exclaim loudly but faltered under the Empress’s serene yet implicitly authoritative gaze, her tone softening, her eyes somewhat evasive.

"If you do this again, you will be punished by being confined to your palace for a year!"

The Empress’s voice was calm, yet it made her eyes widen, "What, a year?!"

"I refuse!"

This woman wearing the Phoenix Crown, resembling a Moon Palace Fairy, held the exalted position in the Great Yan Immortal Country as... the Empress Dowager.

In terms of status and position, the Empress Dowager was not below the Empress, but given the current situation, there seemed to be some unknown secret involved.

"I am the Empress Dowager, you cannot treat me this way!"

Her words made the Empress furrow her brow once more.

How did she appoint such a... person as the Empress Dowager?!

This might have been her greatest misstep as Empress!

Observing the Empress Dowager closely, there was not a trace of composure or dignity in her behavior, especially her prominent bosom, which trembled with her exclamations.

How it vexed her as the Empress.

Too unbecoming!

If not for her auspiciousness...

Seeing that the Empress seemed truly angry, the Empress Dowager dared not continue making a fuss, "At most, next time I enter, I won’t do it like this!"

The Empress couldn’t be bothered to deal with her, closing her eyes lightly, only uttering an indifferent, "What is it?"

"A pearl shattered."

The Empress Dowager’s cherry lips pouted, mumbling.

Though her eyes remained closed, the Empress’s brow moved slightly involuntarily.

No.

You are the Empress Dowager, and you dare to pout, is this appropriate?!

Considering her repeated failure to change, the Empress didn’t bother to continue lecturing her, choosing instead to turn a blind eye.

However, the pearl mentioned by the Empress Dowager did catch the Empress’s attention.

That pearl was the Bright Moon Pearl!

This pearl was unique to the Great Yan Immortal Country.

Moreover, it was crafted by this auspicious Empress Dowager herself.

So she asked, "Which region?"

"It seems to be something called Cyan Mist Hall..."

The Empress fell silent.

As the supreme Emperor of this vast Immortal Country, the vastness made it difficult to have distinct memories of every region, but she had a certain impression of matters in the Immortal Country.

"The sealed place has only been open for sixty-nine days, why did the Bright Moon Pearl shatter?"

The Empress didn’t think her memory was at fault; this situation likely indicated that something... had happened in that region!

If a Malice Spirit broke the seal and emerged, the consequences would be catastrophic!

Thinking of this, the Empress stepped down from the bed, her gaze piercing through layers of clouds toward the distant horizon.

The direction, precisely where Cyan Mist Hall was situated.

Suddenly, she recalled a major event from about a year ago.

Celestial Tribulation!

It seemed to have occurred in that region as well.

For this reason, she had dispatched the Flame Guard as the Imperial Envoy to investigate.

However, it seemed... nothing was found.

With a thought, the Empress took out a Sound Transmission Jade.

"Your Majesty!"

A respectful voice came from the other side.

"Are you currently in the Cyan Mist Hall region?"

"Yes!"

"Immediately go to the sealed place!"

"Yes!"

After putting away the Sound Transmission Jade, the Empress’s brow still carried a hint of worry.

The Empress Dowager seemed frightened by her solemn demeanor and softly said, "Your Majesty, I... I’ll take my leave."

The Empress did not stop her, only glancing at her retreating figure.

For all the talk of auspiciousness, why were troubles frequently appearing within the Immortal Country?

Furthermore, the occurrence of two major events in that region clearly indicated matters beyond her Empress’s knowledge.

Soon.

The Flame Guard transmitted a message back.

"The sealed place is fine?!"

The Empress’s voice held a note of doubt.

If it was fine, why did the Bright Moon Pearl shatter beforehand, and based on estimates, it was around the ninth day of repairing the Star Prison Array!

In such a short time, something must have happened.

"Yes, your subject entered the sealed place, the array is intact, and even... shows signs of having been repaired!"