Cultivation: Starting from a Mortal Bone

The life force and energy of two black-robed figures seemed to be drained at an astonishing speed by an invisible hand, their bodies gradually withering, like the last trace of green swallowed by the desert, disappearing from sight.

In just a moment, these once-vibrant bodies were lifeless, only the black robes helplessly flapping in the fierce wind, eventually becoming part of the night, silently merging into the vast darkness.

After a brief silence, the chilling howls of Gods and Demons echoed once more in the boundless darkness.

The sound was like countless wronged souls helplessly lamenting in the abyss, as if ancient Gods and Demons were traversing time, letting out shrill cries that trembled every inch of space.

About half a day later.

A figure suddenly appeared in midair dozens of miles away from the Fallen God Abyss.

”Oh no, those two escaped fish seem to have already fled inside there.”

This figure was none other than the Leader of the Flame Guard... Yan Zhi.

She could sense a familiar aura lingering in the air.

Yan Zhi didn’t step into the abyss region, swiftly darted outwards.

...

Qin Yu, who was originally strolling leisurely with the Empress Dowager, suddenly furrowed his brows and quietly walked to an unoccupied elegant room, taking out the Sound Transmission Stone.

”Come to the Imperial Palace quickly, accompany me on a trip outside.”

The dignified voice of the Great Yan Empress emerged from the Sound Transmission Stone.

The Empress Dowager, who was choosing items with Lin Shuishui, as if hearing, the smile on her exquisite cheeks abruptly vanished, her little mouth pouting lightly, showing great reluctance.

”Empress Dowager, Her Majesty asks us to return.”

Qin Yu dared not delay, even though he was reluctant to disturb the Empress Dowager’s amusement, he could only come forward to explain.

”No problem, I’ll go with you.”

The Empress Dowager nodded.

Once Qin Yu explained to his wives and took them back to the Lifebound Space, he flicked his sleeve, and a bright moonbeam enveloped the two.

In just a brief moment, the moonbeam descended in front of the Imperial Study.

”Why are you here?”

The Empress furrowed her brows, glancing at the Empress Dowager.

”I... I want to go too!”

The Empress Dowager didn’t know where her courage came from, pouting and seriously stated.

”I’m not going out to play!”

The Empress didn’t bother to explain, just coldly left a remark, as light surged around, she took Qin Yu into the air.

”I won’t hold you back, hey!”

The Empress Dowager was taken aback, was she directly left behind?!

As she watched the figure turn into a small black dot and disappear at the edge of the sky, she stomped her little foot in anger.

Not far away, a burly figure standing in a strange posture was startled, daring not to have any offensive thoughts, keeping his head down, afraid of incurring the Empress Dowager’s wrath.

Even someone with the status of a Tributor from Lingtian Peak dared not directly look at the Empress Dowager’s face, seeing her so angry, fearing that any mistake would provoke her.

Luckily, the Empress Dowager vented her anger by cracking the bluestone floor in front of the Imperial Study, directly ignoring him and swept away.

”Phew...”

Feeling the Empress Dowager’s departure, the tributor from Lingtian Peak relaxed.

Facing the Empress Dowager, who seemed like the Moon Palace Fairy, he dared not be as natural as Qin Yu.

In the Imperial Palace, he feared the Empress above all, followed by the Empress Dowager and Princess.

Although, in front of Qin Yu, the Empress Dowager and Little Ling’Er interacted naturally without any pretense, that was only directed at Qin Yu and his wives.

To others, the Empress Dowager was also supreme, not to be offended.

...

Qin Yu stood respectfully behind the Empress, allowing the immense force to carry him swiftly.

This wasn’t the first time the Empress had taken him on a journey, Qin Yu was not as nervous as before, but out of respect for the Empress, he dared not look around recklessly.

Occasionally, unintentionally... he would glance.

”Your Majesty, is there a problem on the side of the Fallen God Abyss?”

Qin Yu sensed the atmosphere seemed heavy, probing cautiously.

”Yes.”

The Empress’s voice was somewhat heavy.

Qin Yu’s expression became serious, he could tell, the usually indifferent Empress seemed to be feeling repressed.

The last time the Empress took him to solve a problem, her attitude was calm, not nearly as solemn as now.

Did something really serious happen?

”Some hidden... rats deliberately stirred chaos, causing widespread suffering...”

The Empress’s voice carried an irrepressible anger, like a volcano about to erupt, instilling fear, making one dare not to touch.

”Why do they do this?”

Qin Yu furrowed his brows; if breaking the Ancient Array, he could understand, the purpose was to release the Malice Spirits.

But, stirring chaos without reason, what was the purpose?

”According to Flame Guard’s investigation, They appear to be capturing something amid the turmoil and widespread suffering.”

The Empress snorted coldly, with a chilling cold light flashing in her dignified eyes.

”Collecting living beings? Could it be for... the sacrifice of the Malice Spirit?!”

Qin Yu’s heart tightened.

”Malice Spirit?”

The Empress gently shook her head, paused, and said, ”In the Fallen God Abyss, there is a lingering thought of an ancient existence, which is not something those Malice Spirits can compare to.”

”Those hidden rats should be trying to use it as a sacrifice to awaken the lingering thought, bringing devastation upon the beings within the Immortal Country.”

Upon hearing this, Qin Yu’s expression turned grave.

It wasn’t hard to discern from the Empress’s words that she had long known the secret of the Fallen God Abyss, yet she had not resolved this hidden danger?

Could it be that the danger within even the Empress herself fears?

Just what kind of existence left behind such a terrifying lingering thought, even more frightening than the Malice Spirit?

The Empress did not further explain and merely issued orders to disperse the living beings near that region after receiving a Sound Transmission from the Flame Guard midway through her journey.

...

Within the Carefree Pavilion, the night was as dark as ink, and shadows like thin veils slowly draped over the eaves.

Beside the main courtyard, a gentle breeze whispered, carrying the softness of early spring through the peach blossom forest. Petals swirled gently, slowly covering the cobblestone path, adding a touch of gentle pink to this tranquil courtyard. At this moment of extreme stillness, an extraordinary silhouette quietly blended into this painting.

She, her figure graceful, like a clear spring in the mountains, fresh and extraordinary. Her long black hair, not elaborately adorned, was simply tied with a light blue silk ribbon, allowing it to flow like a waterfall, gently swaying along her elegant contours.

The night wind lightly brushed, causing the strands of her hair to dance, seemingly pervading the air with a sense of transcendental freshness and elegance.

From afar, she resembled a Fairy descending from the heavens, carrying an aura of inviolable divinity and etherealness, instilling awe in anyone who dared not entertain any thoughts of desecration.

”Sister!”

Inside the room, Bai Yaoyin keenly caught a slight movement. When the figure draped in light gauze appeared before her eyes, her eyes instantly sparkled with surprise and delight.

The woman extended her delicate and slender fingers like spring onions, lightly lifting the veil covering her face, revealing an unparalleled beautiful face.

Her face was like a peach blossom containing spring dew, and her eyes were like stars falling into an autumn lake, brimming with a difficult-to-describe lively charm.

Her eyebrows arched like a stunning picturesque scene in Cyan Mountain, and her cherry lips naturally red without adornment, parting slightly to reveal pearl-like teeth, with a curve on her tender lips that makes one long to kiss them, willing to pay any price.

This figure, unmistakably, was Bai Yaoyin’s sister, Bai Yaosha!

She had a slender yet curvaceous figure, with a waist that could be held in one hand, and her skirt swayed gracefully as she moved.

Bai Yaoyin was already astonishingly beautiful, even hailed as one of the three great beauties of the Imperial Capital, captivating countless people.

And the woman standing beside her was equally remarkable, exuding an indescribable charm with every move, making it hard to look away.

The reunion of the sisters seemed to have endless whispers.

Since Bai Yaoyin arrived at the Great Yan Imperial Capital and took on the role of Chief Steward, only she knew the hardships involved.

She had to put away her former pride and aloofness, deliberately displaying a seductive demeanor, all to avoid disappointing her father and secure her position as Chief Steward.

Bai Yaosha, upon hearing her sister’s words, felt a mix of emotions.

By contrast, under their father’s protection, although she had less freedom, she didn’t have to compromise herself so much.

However...

Bai Yaosha glanced at her sister’s attire. It wasn’t exactly conservative, but it certainly wasn’t seductive either.

Moreover, her sister seemed to have deliberately chosen slightly loose robes, which subtly concealed her graceful curves except while moving.

”Yes, someone doesn’t want me to dress like that anymore.”

Bai Yaoyin seemed to notice her sister’s curiosity, smiled gently, her dimples shallow, yet full of warmth and sweetness.

”Really? And who is that...?”

Bai Yaosha’s tone held a hint of surprise, her lively eyes shimmering like autumn waters, flashing a glimmer of astonishment.

She knew well her sister’s nature, that apart from occasional admonitions from their father, Yaoyin rarely heeded others’ opinions easily.

Now, her sister was willing to don this robe that deliberately downplayed her allure, its meaning was evident.

After years apart, could it be that her sister already...

Bai Yaosha shook her head secretly, quickly dismissing the thought.

Her sister’s vitality was abundant, showing no sign of loss, clearly still pure.

”It’s the Master I mentioned to you through the Sound Transmission.”

Bai Yaoyin glanced at the sky, knowing she hadn’t intended to hide it from her sister, she simply revealed it.

However, what puzzled her was that judging by the past few days, Qin Yu should have arrived at the Carefree Pavilion by now, so why had he not shown up today?

”Oh, so it’s him.”

Bai Yaosha suddenly realized.

Their father had sent her to find her sister precisely because of this Master Qin. As her father said, whether she could live without hiding depended greatly on this Master.

Bai Yaosha stole a glance at her sister beside her, and the sweet smile hanging on her lips inexplicably stirred a plethora of thoughts within her, triggering her imagination.

Clearly, the relationship between this Master Qin and her sister seemed to exceed that of a simple Guest Minister and Carefree Pavilion Chief Steward.

Could it be...

”Sister, might you introduce me to this Master Qin?”

Bai Yaosha asked in a testing yet gentle tone.

Yet, before the words had finished, she keenly noticed that her sister’s smile seemed to freeze for a moment, and more surprisingly, she caught a hint of something obscure...

Caution?

What’s going on?!