Battle Through the Heavens: Beauties Abound Starting with Yunlan and Her Disciples

85: Section 85Now, at seventeen, he was even more handsome, causing an even greater sensation than before. This Young Master of Yun Lan could charm a city with one smile and a nation with another.

Of course, homosexuality is illegal in the Jia Ma Empire. Some Gay men who tried to buy Yun Xiancheng’s portraits as side dishes were arrested on the spot, sent to the army to have their heads shaved, and then fed gas bombs by Izumo Poison Masters during the war with the Izumo Empire.

The most righteous episode of the Poison Master.

Immediately, he unfurled his cloud wings again, leading the Young ladies beside him directly towards the Viewing Platform—there, was the old friend he most wanted to see. ”Master! Long time no see!”

Yun Xiancheng arrived in front of the Viewing Platform, retracted his cloud wings, and greeted the familiar figure warmly. Yun Yun looked at her precious Disciple before her, her eyes filled with relief and longing.

”You rebellious Disciple, you’ve finally arrived!” she said playfully, her tone full of doting affection. Yun Xiancheng smiled, then began to introduce the Young ladies beside him to Yun Yun.

”Master, this is Yun Ziyi, the transformed Master of the Amethyst Winged Lion, my... well, friend.” ”This is Yun Yan, Ziyi’s daughter, my friend.”

”This is Green Savage, my friend.” ”This is Qing Lin, my friend.”

His introduction was impeccable. The main point wasn’t to introduce them to Yun Yun, as Yun Yun already knew them; the main point was to reveal his current strength.

Old Man Jia, listening nearby, couldn’t help but widen his eyes for a moment! Master of the Amethyst Winged Lion?!

And... two Dou Huang experts?! And one Dou King?! Good heavens!

This Yun Xiancheng boy, after more than two years apart, his connections... his connections are simply terrifying!

His personal network is almost a third of the Jia Ma Empire’s top ten strong ranking list?! Yun Yun also stood up, a polite smile on her face, welcoming these powerful ”friends.” She and Yun Ziyi naturally knew each other, and had even fought side-by-side.

But Yun Xiancheng’s introduction at this moment was clearly intended to display his ”strength” and ”connections” before the Jiama Royal Family.

”You’ve come a long way, it must have been arduous.” Yun Yun nodded slightly to Yun Ziyi and Green Savage, greeting them in a gentle tone. ”Sect Leader Yun is too kind.” Yun Ziyi and Green Savage returned her smile.

Subsequently, under Yun Yun’s arrangement, Yun Ziyi and Green Savage were seated in the VIP seats next to Yun Yun.

Yun Yun then looked at Nalan Yanran and instructed, ”Yanran, you can sit with Yun Yan and Qing Lin.” Nalan Yanran obediently agreed, and taking Little Lion and Qing Lin, found a seat.

Finally, Yun Yun’s gaze fell upon Yun Xiancheng, a mischievous smile flashing in her eyes.

She pointed towards Old Man Jia’s direction not far away and said to Yun Xiancheng, ”Chenger, you can sit here.”

That seat... was precisely between Old Man Jia and Princess Yao Ye. Seeing this, Old Man Jia’s face broke into a satisfied smile.

Although this Yun Xiancheng boy’s connections are a bit frightening, if he can be drawn to the Royal Family’s side, it would definitely be a huge boon for the Jia Ma Empire! As for whether he agrees or not... hehe, as long as they can keep him, formalities are minor matters!

Seeing Yun Xiancheng arrive, he voluntarily moved to another seat, leaving space for them. Of course, the most nervous at this moment was none other than The Eldest Princess of the Jia Ma Empire—Yao Ye.

She had long overheard her grandfather and Sect Leader Yun’s conversation about ”comparing” and ”betting,” so how could she not understand what they meant? Now, Yun Xiancheng was actually going to sit beside her.

Yao Ye felt both nervous and expectant, but as a Royal Princess, she had to maintain her proper demeanor. She didn’t even notice her fingers unconsciously twisting, revealing her inner turmoil.

She felt a strong fragrance emanating from Yun Xiancheng—it seemed to be the smell of sun-baked fur, mixed with various floral scents. She couldn’t be like those young girls, too nervous to speak!

She took a deep breath, trying to calm her racing heart, and after Yun Xiancheng sat down, she extended her hand, a polite smile on her face, and said gracefully:

”Hello, Yun Xiancheng.”

”I’ve heard of your reputation for a long time.”

Yun Xiancheng turned his head to look at The Eldest Princess of the Jia Ma Empire.

She was also a rare Beauty, with exquisite features and a noble temperament, exuding an innate, unique charm belonging to a member of the Royal Family—a kind of grace and magnanimity that could only be formed after years of refinement and the Influence of power.

”Hello, Princess Yao Ye.” Yun Xiancheng also extended his hand, gently clasping hers, a warm smile on his face. This was their first formal meeting, but it would certainly not be their last.

171 Young Princess longs for merit

Although the Jia Ma Empire appeared calm on the surface, within the Royal Family, undercurrents were surging, concealing an unknown struggle for the throne.

Yao Ye, The Eldest Princess of the Jia Ma Empire, although she held real power and even controlled a portion of the military, was not the legal heir to the throne. She had an older brother, who had been officially made Crown Prince by the current Jia Ma Empire Emperor.

Therefore, within the Jia Ma Empire Royal Family, there also existed power conflicts and factional struggles between the Crown Prince and the Princess’s faction.

However, the details of these Royal City intrigues were quickly omitted in the original work. After all, Tudou is an author who is very good at leveraging his strengths.

The main storyline was the three ascents to the Cloud Mist Sect, not the Jia Ma Empire’s struggle for imperial power.

”Look, Yun Xiancheng,” Princess Yao Ye extended her slender jade finger, pointing to a prominent spot in the competition venue below, her voice soft, ”That one down there is my younger sister, Yue’er.”

Yun Xiancheng followed the direction of her finger and saw a petite, doll-like loli Beauty, holding an exquisite

medicine cauldron, meticulously adjusting the medicinal ingredients.

As a seeded contestant in this Alchemist Convention, she occupied a wide space by herself, with no other participants approaching, making her quite eye-catching.

”Hmm, I see.” Yun Xiancheng withdrew his gaze, looked at Yao Ye, and said with a smile, ”She’s very much like you, Princess.” ”Jade bones and icy skin naturally exude fragrance, bright and clear, reflecting her splendid attire.”

Princess Yao Ye’s pretty face couldn’t help but flush slightly.

She hadn’t expected the Young Sect Leader of the Cloud Mist Sect to have such... an elegant side. However, after the praise, the conversation between the two seemed to abruptly stop.

The atmosphere suddenly became a bit... awkward. This feeling was very much like... a blind date.

One was a Royal Princess forcibly arranged for a ”blind date” by her elders, and the other was the Young Sect Leader of the Cloud Mist Sect ”marketed” by his Master and Old Man Jia.

Although both had heard of each other and were even curious, when they actually sat together, they found that... they didn’t know where to start the conversation, and the scene quickly fell into an awkward silence.

Neither of them knew how to continue the topic.

Just then, Yun Xiancheng seemed to suddenly remember something, a flicker of light in his eyes.

He slowly began, his tone a hint of probing, yet perfectly leading into a topic that could pique the other’s interest:

”Your Royal Highness, I wonder if you... have heard of the war that recently occurred in the Tagor Desert between the Snake-People Clan and the Meteorite Empire?”

”Oh? That matter?” Princess Yao Ye’s eyes indeed lit up upon hearing this, and she became interested. The Meteorite Empire is located at the other end of the Tagor Desert, very far from the Jia Ma Empire.

If not for her extensive intelligence sources as The Eldest Princess of the Royal Family, she might not have learned of this war in the distant desert so quickly. ”I’ve heard a little.”

Princess Yao Ye nodded, then showed a look of inquiry:

”It is said that the Meteorite Empire mobilized its main forces, intending to capture the Snake-People Holy City, but ultimately suffered a disastrous defeat? And even a Dou Huang General perished in the desert?”

She looked at Yun Xiancheng, a hint of curiosity in her eyes: ”This matter caused quite a stir in the Imperial Capital. But the specific details are little known to the outside world. Xiancheng, you seem to know a lot about this?”

”Hehe, coincidentally, I have a slight connection to this war.” Yun Xiancheng smiled slightly, not concealing anything. He began to tell Princess Gu Yue in detail some key aspects of this war.

He recounted it vividly, describing the chaotic and bloody battlefield as clearly as a game of chess.

As Princess Yao Ye listened to Yun Xiancheng’s narration, her beautiful eyes grew brighter and brighter, and her expression gradually changed from initial inquiry to surprise, and then to... unreserved admiration!

She had thought that Yun Xiancheng was merely a young genius who relied on the Cloud Mist Sect’s reputation and his Master’s protection. But listening to him recount his experiences in this war, it was as if he were the Coalition Commander. Yao Ye didn’t know why, but a thought flashed through her mind... he must have been deeply involved in this battle. Her estimation of Yun Xiancheng instantly rose significantly!

This was clearly a young commander with true talent and courage!

Princess Yao Ye and Yun Xiancheng chatted about the war’s progress, the application of tactics, and the strengths and weaknesses of both sides...

The originally slightly awkward ”blind date” atmosphere quietly dissipated after they discussed the topic of war. Yun Xiancheng and Yao Ye’s conversation gradually deepened, and before he knew it, he also learned of the princess’s current troubles.

In a word: the young princess yearned to establish merits. However...

Yun Xiancheng sighed inwardly. This Princess, after all, was still too young.

Although she held real power and commanded troops, she seemed not to have fully grasped the essence of war in this extraordinary world.

”Princess,” Yun Xiancheng deliberated his words for a moment, then slowly began, ”the desert war you just mentioned, the key to its victory or defeat actually lies not in the slaughter of ordinary soldiers, but in the imbalance of the top-tier battlefield.”

He explained calmly:

”When Master and Purple Wing joined forces and successfully took down the enemy’s Dou Huang General, the entire battle situation was already determined. The remaining Dou Kings, in front of two Dou Huangs, simply couldn’t form effective resistance. And without the support of high-end combat power, the morale of ordinary soldiers naturally completely collapsed.

”The greatest significance of ordinary soldiers, perhaps, lies in the fact that the bloodshed of the battlefield allows them to grow rapidly, thereby having the opportunity to advance to Dou Master, Great Dou Master, and even higher realms, ultimately growing into high-end combat power capable of deciding the battle.”

Princess Yao Ye pondered for a while, as if she had thought of something, a glimmer of light flashed in her eyes, and she asked:

”Then what if ordinary soldiers could, through some method, form a formation to gather their strength, and even pose a threat to Dou King and Dou Huang level experts?”

This idea was undoubtedly excellent, even revolutionary. However, Yun Xiancheng shook his head, his tone carrying a hint of regret.

”As far as I know, to date, such a formation capable of gathering the strength of ordinary soldiers to threaten high-end combat power does not yet exist in this world.”

”However, if one day such a formation truly appears... that would at least mean that ordinary soldiers could, to some extent, be ’converted’ into high-end combat power.”

Listening to Yun Xiancheng’s words, Princess Yao Ye felt as if a new door had opened in her heart. She nodded thoughtfully, muttering, ”Hmm... I understand. I am too weak.”

Such formations that gather the weak are rare in this world; ultimately, it’s a battle of high-end combat power.

And she was only at Peak Dou Ling, not considered top-tier in the Northwest Continent. However... talking to Yun Xiancheng was really comfortable.

She turned her face to look at Yun Xiancheng, her beautiful eyes revealing genuine admiration and praise: ”Talking with you is quite an interesting thing.”

She covered her mouth and chuckled, her tone becoming much lighter: ”Military affairs are too dull. Every day I have to constantly guard against the invasion of the Izumo Empire, and... there are no peers around me with whom I can truly have a good conversation.

She looked at Yun Xiancheng with shining eyes, her tone carrying a hint of boldness and initiative: ”You are different from ordinary people; I like that very much.”

”Would you like to accompany me to stroll elsewhere later?” The Princess proactively extended an invitation.

Yun Xiancheng naturally wouldn’t refuse the invitation of a beautiful young lady. He smiled slightly, a hint of playfulness flashing in his eyes. ”Of course.” He readily agreed.

Just as the two were chatting happily, the first round of the Alchemist Convention below had already entered a heated state...

The participants were fully engrossed in alchemy, and cheers from the audience rose and fell, the atmosphere growing increasingly fervent.

However, amidst this clamor, the smile on Yun Xiancheng’s face suddenly froze.

He abruptly stood up, his brows tightly furrowed, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes. ”What’s wrong?” Princess Yao Ye, seeing this, felt her heart tighten and quickly asked.

Yun Xiancheng didn’t answer directly, merely sweeping his gaze across the bustling venue below, his tone low and grave: ”Princess,

”The opportunity you crave to establish merits... may have arrived.”

Princess Yao Ye still seemed unaware of what had happened, a bewildered expression on her face. Yun Xiancheng, however, had already provided the answer.

His voice, carrying a hint of icy killing intent, clearly reached Princess Yao Ye’s ears: ”There’s a Poison Master from the Izumo Empire mixed in.”

Senior Brother 172 will like the Little Princess, right?

Regarding this Poison Master sent by the Izumo Empire... honestly, their style of action is quite ”simple.”

One person, alone, infiltrates the capital of the Jia Ma Empire to participate in their Alchemist Convention, with the sole purpose of winning first place to humiliate the Jia Ma Empire.

This operation, no matter how you look at it, exudes a kind of ”pure and innocent” straightforwardness and foolishness.

Yun Xiancheng didn’t believe that an established empire like Izumo Empire would have such a low level of planning.

He was certain that the arrival of this Poison Master was by no means simply to ”show off” at the Alchemist Convention; there must be deeper, more insidious schemes behind it.

”Then Xiancheng, can you help me?” Princess Yao Ye looked at Yun Xiancheng, her eyes showing a pleading look, and she said softly. Yun Xiancheng nodded without hesitation and stood up.

The moment he stood up, Princess Gu Yue actually reached out and gently took his hand.

Her movement carried a hint of shyness and nervousness; she slightly averted her head, not daring to look at Yun Xiancheng, and just lowered her head, her voice as faint as a mosquito, saying, ”Let’s go.”

To the side, several ”elders” who had been silently observing their interaction exchanged smiles, their eyes filled with understanding and encouragement as they saw Princess Yao Ye’s somewhat girlish demeanor.

Only Lü Man, watching Yun Xiancheng being led away by Princess Yao Ye, felt a complex emotion surge in her heart. ”This guy... he must want to ’eat’ me too, right?” She muttered to herself, then couldn’t help but let out a snort, ”...I, Green Savage, have guarded my body for many years; my future husband must be a true hero who stands tall!” She secretly glanced at Yun Xiancheng’s retreating back, feeling uncertain. ”This little Dou Ling, no... not yet.” She thought this in her heart, but at the same time, she also thought:

Although he is only a Dou Ling, he is also only seventeen years old, and his talent is excellent! In the future, he will definitely be a Dou Zong or even a Dou Zun, and although he has a harem, his ’back camp’ seems quite harmonious?

And it seems to be quite ”fairly distributed”; everyone is harmonious, not like mortal enemies? Lü Man’s thoughts were chaotic and contradictory.

Although she acted like a slightly shy young girl in front of Yun Xiancheng, upon returning to her familiar role of commanding the army, Princess Yao Ye instantly regained the efficiency and decisiveness befitting a Royal Eldest Princess.

”Issue the order! Immediately conduct a thorough search around the Royal Plaza!”

You go to this area, you go to that place... Those officers, looking at Yun Xiancheng, who stood beside The Eldest Princess with an extraordinary demeanor, secretly praised him—a talented man and a beautiful woman, truly a match made in heaven!

”Strange.” Princess Yao Ye, after issuing her orders, still furrowed her delicate brows slightly and murmured, ”The Royal Plaza is currently at its most thoroughly guarded.”

”Three legions are stationed around the Imperial Capital for vigilance, and within the Royal Plaza itself, two legions rotate responsibility for vigilance. Plus, there are four Dou Huang experts overseeing from the Viewing Platform.”

Yun Xiancheng, hearing this, also felt that something was amiss. According to the original work’s description, that Poison Master’s style of action indeed seemed a bit... thoughtless.

But he knew that he couldn’t completely rely on the original plot to deduce the direction of this world. Every world has its unique variables and developments. So, he simply said calmly:

”No need to overthink it.”