Chapter 181
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Chapter 181: The Rise of the Dynasty in the Large Cultivation World
As Xu Fan gazed at the image of Empress Chang Ning in the light curtain, a hint of mystery flickered in his eyes.
"Do I also have those hidden talents? Why do I keep running into characters like this protagonist?"
"Master, is that female cultivator in the light curtain Feng Chang Ning?" Xu Yuexian asked curiously, her eyes fixed on the projection.
"Yes, she has just emerged from a small world; she’s either a fellow countryman or a close acquaintance of our Outer Sect Elder," Xu Fan replied.
Xu Yuexian studied the woman’s appearance in the light curtain more closely.
"Master, should we take her as our disciple? Someone who seems so powerful right away is bound to become extraordinary in the future," Xu Yuexian said with certainty.
"Where did you get that idea?" Xu Fan asked, intrigued.
"When I traveled across the central continent, I noticed that cultivators who exude high-class indifference and have striking looks are usually not to be trifled with," Xu Yuexian said with a smile, recalling the friends she had made during her treasure-hunting adventures.
"That does seem to make sense," Xu Fan said, stroking his chin thoughtfully.
"Your master has studied some divination techniques, and this female cultivator has an extraordinary aura—she bears the royal aura of a celestial dynasty’s emperor. Such a person, if destined, is limited only by the bounds of this world."
"That’s incredible," Xu Yuexian exclaimed, realizing just how vast the potential of this world could be.
"Indeed, this female cultivator is currently only at the Golden Core Stage and hasn’t yet learned to conceal her fate."
"If she were to appear suddenly in the cultivation world, she’d likely be slain by the sects in that region."
"Her presence here is also part of her destiny," Xu Fan said lightly.
"Master, are you planning to kill her?" Xu Yuexian asked, alarmed.
"Of course not! How could your master be so cruel?"
"I merely intend to offer her some assistance," Xu Fan said. If possible, he wanted to take this empress as his disciple and then bring her to a continent beyond the central continent. After all, stirring up trouble on the Elder Council’s territory would be unwise.
Then he could watch the live broadcast of a grand dynasty rising in the large cultivation world, a saga that might span thousands of years, adding some excitement to his daily life.
"Oh."
Meanwhile, Feng Chang Ning looked down at Shi Zhan, her eyes filled with a whirlwind of thoughts.
"National Master, is this the Immortal Realm?"
Feng Chang Ning glanced at the puppets clearing the lake area of beasts and was stunned to see they were all at the Golden Core Stage in terms of fighting strength.
Any one of those beasts in the lake could pose a significant threat to her dynasty.
Just then, Qiu Ziyuan was about to speak when he received a message from Xu Fan, instructing him to have this female cultivator finish her conversation with the Outer Sect Elder before coming to see him.
"Chang Ning, follow me. I have much to explain to you," Shi Zhan said.
As he looked at the person he had vowed to protect for life, he recalled the moment they first met.
"Are you willing to use your path to guard this already broken country?" The young princess, Feng Chang Ning, had knelt outside Shi Zhan’s gate and asked.
"Can you save this country?" Shi Zhan, who had just gained fame for his swordsmanship, had looked at the fragile young girl.
"I can."
Moved by the girl’s unwavering determination, the empress began to shine with her own brilliance.
At the Outer Sect of Hidden Spirit Island.
"This isn’t the Immortal Realm; the world we’re in is just a small, affiliated world," Feng Chang Ning said softly, looking at Shi Zhan.
"Exactly. The area we’re in now is part of a giant lake that spans millions of miles, all under the control of the Hidden Spirit Sect," Shi Zhan replied with a smile. Seeing someone he deeply cared about from his hometown made him feel as if half his burdens had been lifted.
"Master, you’ve worked hard," Feng Chang Ning said.
Shi Zhan, who was in the middle of brewing tea, paused briefly before responding casually, "It’s nothing to mention."
"By the way, why are you here 50 years earlier than we planned?" Shi Zhan asked, curious.
"The world is at peace, the people are happy and prosperous, and the young emperor is fully capable of taking over the dynasty," she explained.
"Everything that needed to be done is finished, so I thought it was time to explore this legendary world."
"Though it’s not the Immortal Realm, it’s far more expansive than our own world."
"Just this giant lake alone stretches for millions of miles, and that’s just the territory of one sect," Feng Chang Ning said, her eyes sparkling with excitement and a hint of ambition.
This world must be even more thrilling.
Seeing the shift in Feng Chang Ning’s expression, Shi Zhan knew exactly what she was thinking.
"You still want to pursue your dynasty ambitions," Shi Zhan inquired.
"Of course! As long as I live, there are always things to achieve," Feng Chang Ning replied with a smile. With Shi Zhan, who had been by her side for over a century, she felt no need to conceal her ambitions.
"Master, will you still support me?" Feng Chang Ning asked. She was aware of Shi Zhan’s feelings for her, but she had no interest in romance—her feelings were purely platonic.
"This cultivation world is incredibly vast."
"The powerful here embody all our fantasies of immortals."
"Moving mountains and overturning seas, plucking hearts and gathering moons—these are just minor feats."
"Not to mention, those puppets you saw earlier? I couldn’t defeat a single one, and the Hidden Spirit Sect has at least a million of them."
"And the major sects are led by Great Ascension Masters with unparalleled cultivation."
"They are the true rulers of this cultivation world," Shi Zhan said with a troubled look, like a top student from a small town entering a prestigious university.
"That just makes it more intriguing," Feng Chang Ning said, her expression thoughtful but determined not to give up.
The two, who hadn’t seen each other in over twenty years, talked well into the next day.
"Go now; the Grand Elder of the Hidden Spirit Sect probably wants to see you," Shi Zhan said as their conversation drew to a close.
Outside Hidden Spirit Island, Xu Fan was fishing, waiting for news from the demon race.
"Oh, has she arrived?" Xu Fan said with anticipation.
Soon, a spiritual boat appeared on the horizon.
Qiu Ziyuan brought Feng Chang Ning aboard the Giant Ship.
"Grand Elder, I have brought her here," Qiu Ziyuan said respectfully.
"Mm, you may go about your duties," the Grand Elder replied.
On the spiritual boat, Feng Chang Ning observed the ruler of the Hidden Spirit Sect.
With the same level of cultivation as her, she marveled at how he managed such a vast territory and wondered if she could achieve the same.
"Grand Elder of the Hidden Spirit Sect, Xu Fan," Xu Fan said, observing the imperial aura emanating from Feng Chang Ning. He couldn’t help but acknowledge that it was the first time he truly felt the essence of royal power.
Such a presence would likely make an ordinary person kneel in submission.
"A wandering cultivator, Feng Chang Ning," she greeted warmly.
From her conversation with Shi Zhan, she had learned that her world nearly became the Hidden Spirit Sect’s backyard, which filled her with relief and a sense of gratitude towards Xu Fan due to their agreement.
