HPDBC Chapter 217 The Breakthrough of the Empress Shook the World
Chapter 217 The Breakthrough of the Empress Shook the World
The black-robed woman's gaze turned towards the direction of the capital city of Jing. Excitement flickered in her eyes. If things were as she suspected, she couldn't let Gu Lan go. She needed to heal her injuries first.
"Once my divine soul recovers a bit, you'll understand that there's more than one Emperor Realm expert in this mortal realm..." The woman's eyes turned cold, and her lips trembled.
A wave of black mist surged, enveloping the area where the black-robed woman was.
At the same time, Gu Lan returned to the palace after breaking free from the group of examiners. Mu Yuyan hurried over.
As soon as Gu Lan left the examination room, Mu Yuyan received news of Wu Fan disguised as a Imperial Guards soldier killing people in the examination room. She was extremely angry! When she learned that Gu Lan had easily killed him with a single palm, without any other experts appearing, Mu Yuyan's heart finally calmed down, and she rushed over.
Although she knew that the Royal Seer had long been invincible, the Empress couldn't help but worry, especially during this time, as she approached childbirth...
Gu Lan briefly explained the appearance of the mysterious woman. Many officials and examinees were present at the time, so the matter couldn't be concealed.
Mu Yuyan nodded, instructing Gu Lan to rest well and immediately dispatching agents from the Imperial Announcements Bureau to investigate.
However, Gu Lan stopped her. The black-robed woman's background was not simple, and her appearances were always fleeting. Gu Lan couldn't quite figure out her strength...
Having the Jing Nation's intelligence agents investigate wouldn't likely yield results. Even if Li Xiong went, it would probably be futile. Besides, Gu Lan knew that the woman's target was him, so he would wait for her to come. When she did, everything would be revealed!
At the Empress's gentle urging, Gu Lan agreed. For the next few days, he stayed in the palace, keeping Mu Yuyan company and refraining from going out.
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With the Spring Exam over, the results couldn't be announced immediately. The examiners needed time to review and verify the papers, which would then be selected by the chief examiner. Following these procedures, it would take at least ten days to half a month to complete.
The Empress was busy with state affairs. With Jing Nation's current prosperity, everything was thriving. With the help of Gu Lan's magic rice seeds, there was an abundance of food, and there were no worries about supplies for decades to come.
Mu Yuyan was dedicated to governing and aimed to accelerate national construction while Jing Nation was flourishing.
With nothing to do these days and seeing that the mysterious woman hadn't appeared, Gu Lan found it boring to stay in the palace. So he decided to go and find Zhongren, Zhe Liang, and Xiaoqi.
The three of them were placed in the Prince Jingyang's Mansion. Due to the Empress's favor, the Prince Jingyang's Mansion occupied a large area, with numerous pavilions and towers.
Since no one was watching over here while Gu Lan stayed in the palace, he let Zhongren and the others stay there.
When he arrived, he didn't inform them in advance. The servants in the mansion all greeted Gu Lan respectfully.
Gu Lan enjoyed this feudalistic atmosphere for a while, but he wasn't truly an evil noble. After instructing the servants to attend to their duties, he walked towards the back courtyard.
In the distance, a flame soared into the sky like a skyrocket. Then, a talisman flew out, turning into a giant axe and chopping down, extinguishing the flame in an instant.
"Haha!"
"Xiaoqi, your flame is no good!"
"It can't even withstand the Steel Axe Talisman!"
"Why don't you call me Brother Ren? I'll kindly refine some real fire talismans for you."
"I guarantee they'll be stronger than the flames you conjure yourself."
Gu Lan looked up and saw that it was Li Xiong.
"Master, it's great that you're here!" Li Xiong's eyes lit up as he approached Gu Lan eagerly.
Gu Lan looked at him with curiosity. "What's wrong?"
"Master, the Night Walkers have received some news."
"On the Northern Frontier Melted Plains, an ancient cave is about to open!"
"Many sects and forces have already learned of it."
"I've obtained three tokens that allow us to enter along with members of other sects."
"So, I've come to present them to you."
Three white jade tokens appeared in Li Xiong's hand, shimmering with intricate runes as if they were breathing. He handed them to Gu Lan.
"An ancient cave!" "I heard there are many treasures inside!" Gu Xiaoqi exclaimed excitedly. Zhe Liang and Zhongren standing beside her also showed eager anticipation. At their age, they were very interested in the so-called cave heavens. Although their last trip to the secret realm in Shu Province was dangerous, it left Gu Xiaoqi with a lingering sense of excitement.
Gu Lan held the three tokens, equivalent to tickets to enter the cave, and after a moment's thought, he said, "Alright, you three can stay here in the mansion to cultivate. Going to the cave heaven will help you improve faster."
"Take these, but be careful when the time comes," he cautioned. "It's also an opportunity to gain experience and broaden your horizons."
"Big Brother, are we going on our own?" Zhe Liang, Gu Xiaoqi, and Zhongren looked at Gu Lan in surprise.
After receiving confirmation, they looked at each other with excitement and each took one token.
Since this cave heaven didn't hold much value for Gu Lan anymore, sending the three of them to experience it was a good idea.
Lin Tan'er wouldn't be going. Gu Lan noticed she had been acting strangely lately, often frowning and lost in thought while reading Lin Lu's letters. It seemed like a sign that her memory was starting to return, so it was better for her to stay in the capital.
The three were taken away by Li Xiong, leaving Gu Lan alone in the mansion.
Suddenly, a thunderous sound flashed, echoing from the direction of the palace.
Gu Lan couldn't help but look up and saw purple qi emerging from the palace, swirling and ethereal. Within the purple qi, the cry of a phoenix resonated, turning into golden light hovering above the palace for a long time, forming a halo that spread out.
Gu Lan's eyes widened slightly, a smile appearing on his face. This was the sign of a breakthrough into the Saint realm!
In the palace, the only person who could be breaking through into the Saint realm at this moment was Mu Yuyan!
He hadn't expected her to break through at this time!
Through his ability to observe qi, he could see the constant rotation of fortune above the capital. The national fortune of Jing Nation was returning! The dragon veins were about to condense!
The rich aura of fortune almost filled the sky above the capital, and everyone's body emitted light as their fortune surged!
The national fortune benefitted all the citizens of Jing Nation!
Looking at the capital, it was almost as if the scene resembled the one from when the dynasty was first established!
For a moment, the world was shaken!