Nationwide Development: Spend Billions in Advance to Bind the Empress

Chapter 190 The Ancestor of the Ancient Cloud Palace Manifests His Power! All Saints Retreat!

'Hmm...it is indeed quite a coincidence.' Shen Yun chuckled to himself.

This was just Tu Miaoling giving Fu Meng a false name to cover up her actions.

'But it doesn't have the same poetic meaning as my young master's name!' Ling Qingxue smiled.

"Shen, meaning the Hao River atop the hill, signifies calmness and composure. Yun, with its mountain and river spirit, evokes a sense of ethereal freedom and unrestrained spirit. The combination of the two embodies inner and outer cultivation, a composed and unhurried demeanor! That's exactly the feeling I get from you, young master. It's truly a wonderful name, so fitting!"

'Is there such a saying about my name?' Shen Yun muttered to himself.

His name was chosen by a fortune teller based on his birth date and time. After listening to Qingxue's analysis today, I must say it resonated with me quite a bit.

"You didn't see the analysis somewhere, did you?" Shen Yun teased with a smile.

"No way." Ling Qingxue pursed her pink lips, a blush gradually rising on her cheeks, her tone hesitant:

'When the young master whispered the name in my ear, Qingxue... Qingxue immediately thought of it...'

But she was too engrossed in the moment to say such things and ruin the atmosphere.

"Ahem, I see." Shen Yun coughed lightly. That day was indeed quite wonderful, but also a little awkward.

How joyful it is to conquer the future empress!

The subtle nuances of it all are known only to him.

As for the awkwardness, it was because he had gotten into the mood and marked Ling Qingxue with a law mark.

In Ling Qingxue's hazy words at the time, this was a private mark, belonging exclusively to the young master.

Seeing that the atmosphere was a bit awkward, Shen Yun changed the subject:

"Alright, when you get to Wanhua City, I'll give you a surprise."

'A surprise?!' Ling Qingxue was very curious:

'What surprise is it, young master?'

'Would it be considered a surprise if I told you? Just wait and see.'

After noticing that the young master's gaze had disappeared, Ling Qingxue rested her chin on her hands, a smile playing on her lips.

'I wonder what surprise it is, a gift?'

'But I wish even more that the young master would descend upon us... Oh dear, thinking about this makes me so shy~...'

……

Shen Yun glanced at Luo Hongxi's image; the girl was still comprehending the invincible sword path in the Sword Sect's Scripture Pavilion.

The laws are different from the Dao. The laws emphasize outward manifestation, such as the ultimate techniques, which utilize the laws of heaven and earth to enhance one's own attack methods.

The Tao emphasizes inner cultivation of the mind, which is more like an ultimate belief.

While seemingly invincible, this doesn't refer to incompetence in terms of raw strength. Rather, it signifies a powerful mindset, willpower, and aura that distinguishes one from other cultivators. Of course, this is only the most basic state.

Ling Qingxue and Luo Hongxi are currently experiencing this state.

Once you reach a high level, there will be a qualitative change, which is extremely mysterious.

"Look how nervous these cultivators are." Shen Yun felt a great sense of accomplishment as he watched the Sword Sect's high-ranking members anxiously waiting outside.

There was nothing he could do; it was his little monster.

'Let's see what Miaoling is doing. As for Qingxue, let's not talk to her about it for now.' Shen Yun switched to Tu Miaoling's screen and saw her studying the [Complete Collection of Ancient and Modern Talismans]. He muttered to himself:

'When we introduce them, just say Qingxue helped me find items to increase my affection level...'

Anyway, Qingxue and Hongxi both knew that he had other candidates, so this excuse had to be used to the end.

At this moment, a prompt popped up on the game interface:

[Sect Notification: The auspicious time for the disciple recruitment ceremony is approaching. Would you like to activate the illusory appearance of the Saint Realm in the game? (Activating the blurry illusory appearance does not consume Luck, but it may mislead observing forces into believing that the player is all show and no substance.)]

[Note: Strengthening the phantom will consume sect luck, but spending money will not!]

[Undamaged Luck Special Offer: Purchase this pack for 188! It includes enhanced clarity of the Saint's Dharma Image, a genuine increase in aura to the sixth level of Sainthood, and a random increase in sect disciple favorability.]

'That's really cheap...' Shen Yun smiled and clicked to buy.

[Ding! Congratulations on your successful purchase. You can now select an outfit to activate your Dharma Image.]

'Clothing? I'll choose white clothes and white hair.'

The black clothes and red hair gave off a chilling and sinister aura.

A white-haired elder gives off a more dignified and traditional vibe.

After making his selection, Shen Yun began watching the grand ceremony at the Ancient Xia Palace...

……

On the square of Guxia Palace.

More than 500 newly selected disciples stood tall with full expressions.

The surrounding area was a temporary viewing platform.

There were leaders of small factions on good terms with Gu Xia Palace, as well as elders and disciples from surrounding sects who came to observe the ceremony.

After the Palace Master, Fifth Yirong, finished speaking on the stage, the sect's master of ceremonies shouted loudly:

"My ancestor shows his holiness! Ceremony!!!"

Before he finished speaking, Fifth Yirong and all the disciples straightened their clothes, faced the back mountain of the sect, and bowed respectfully.

The spectators on the viewing platform all stood up.

Even though the power behind them is stronger than that of the Ancient Xia Palace, there are no saints within the sect.

Not to mention that everyone present was a junior, and not standing up would be a great disrespect to the sage!

However, many people in the room looked somewhat puzzled:

'The moment has finally arrived! Whether there is a sage or not, we will know at a glance!'

'I never imagined that such a declining sect would still have a saint alive! If it's true, the power structure of the eastern part of Southern Xinjiang is likely to change...'

'Hmph! If it's fake, I'll make you all pay! Not just anyone can touch the affiliated forces of my southern neighbor's royal family!'

In fact, even the newly initiated disciples were curious whether the Ancient Xia Palace had any saints.

Just as everyone was expecting, a faint pressure swept over everyone in the room, making their skin stand on end and their hearts race!

Especially those who considered themselves to have superb cultivation, their faces were filled with shock:

'this!!'

'What terrifying pressure!'

Even a mere wisp of pressure can throw one's mind into chaos and cause one to generate weak power, let alone any direct confrontation.

In an instant, everyone with ulterior motives put aside their thoughts and stared at the illusory figure that was slowly emerging in the void ahead.

The man's appearance was unparalleled, his white robes fluttered and his white hair flew in the wind. Six inscriptions, unique to the Saint Realm, surrounded his body, and the dazzling holy light he emitted made the entire Ancient Xia Palace, and even the world, draped in a faint golden cloak.

Even though he suppressed the aura of holy might, it still made people unable to muster the slightest thought of resistance!

Especially when his eyes, as calm as an ancient pool, swept over everyone, they were all intimidated by his aura and dared not meet his gaze.

"Greetings...Greetings to the Sage of Guxia Palace!" The cultivators on the viewing platform could not withstand the oppressive feeling that made their hearts pound. They clasped their hands and bowed, their voices extremely dry.

He wasn't alone; people began to bow to him.

"Greetings to the Sage of Ancient Xia Palace!!"

"Greetings to the Sage of Guxia Palace!!!" In the blink of an eye, all the cultivators in the audience bowed their heads.

In the void, the man did not speak, but instead slightly raised his eyes and surveyed his surroundings with a disdainful look.

This caused the sage, whose gaze was drawn from all sides, to slightly change his expression:

'Wow! What an overbearing gaze!'

'How come I've never heard of this person before...'

'Although his aura is restrained, it harbors a hidden power that will be formidable once unleashed! He doesn't seem to be nearing the end of his lifespan...'

'If the Palace of Eternal Life truly disappears, then the Ancient Cloud Palace might actually rise to prominence...'

Only after these people withdrew their prying gazes did Shen Yun's Dharma Image conceal the sharpness in his eyes, and he calmly addressed the audience:

"No gift."