Chapter 76: Chapter 62: Secrets of the Spiritless Land

“Huff… Has Your Majesty left the palace for Jinghuang Peak on Taizhong Mountain to seek the Immortal Dao again?”

At Jiaofang Hall, Noble Consort Cui listened to the report from her subordinates, and her heart felt a great sense of relief.

Yesterday, she used Mind-bending Fragrance to make Your Majesty fall into a deep sleep, and they did not share a room.

Even so, she still took care of Zheng Yi for a long time by his side.

Looking at Zheng Yi’s face, Noble Consort Cui was filled with many emotions.

If she hadn’t met her master, she would have been Your Majesty’s favored consort by now.

But unfortunately…

The path to immortality is rugged, and she can only walk it alone.

Four years ago, she was appointed as Noble Consort, and on the way back to her hometown to visit relatives, she encountered a Daoist nun.

With ease, the Daoist nun incapacitated the accompanying palace maids, eunuchs, and guards, explaining that she had a top-grade spirit root, the most outstanding among those in the Spiritless Land, and that they shared a teacher-disciple bond.

She then demonstrated an Immortal Secret Technique, which opened her eyes and willingly accepted her as her master.

The Daoist nun called herself ’Xuan Jizi’, a cultivator, traveling the world in pursuit of the Great Dao.

By chance, she met Cui Xiabing, saw that she had a top-grade spirit root, and took the initiative to accept her as a disciple.

Afterward, Cui Xiabing followed Xuan Jizi in cultivation, even leading her into the Imperial Palace’s Jiaofang Hall.

Unfortunately, after teaching Cui Xiabing for two years, Xuan Jizi once again traveled the world, seeking opportunities.

At the same time, she warned Cui Xiabing that their sect was called the “Profound Mystery Sect,” and their cultivation technique was the ’Pure Maiden Yin Sha Technique’, which was only suitable for women to practice.

Moreover, during cultivation, one must not lose her virginity; otherwise, her cultivation technique would be entirely destroyed.

Only when one’s cultivation reaches the third-layer Qi Cultivation can one engage in dual cultivation.

From then on, her cultivation would rapidly improve, considered one of the dual cultivation secret techniques.

But before leaving, her master clearly stated that relying on the ’Pure Maiden Yin Sha Technique’ for dual cultivation, it’s best to find a male cultivator.

Ordinary men, once utilizing the ’Pure Maiden Yin Sha Technique’, will have their vitality absorbed quickly, causing more harm than good.

“Alas…”

Thinking about the precautions her master mentioned before leaving, Noble Consort Cui couldn’t help but sigh quietly.

After three years of cultivation, she had only reached the second-layer Qi Cultivation.

She had failed her master’s teachings.

But her master also mentioned that a thousand years ago, the world changed dramatically, the spiritual qi dissipated, and the path to immortality was severed.

Being able to cultivate to the second-layer Qi Cultivation in the Spiritless Land within three years is already considered a genius!

“I bear the cultivation secret technique, while Your Majesty has been pursuing immortality, yet I cannot reveal it due to my master’s teaching.”

Cui Xiabing said with frustration, “Moreover, Your Majesty is just an ordinary man; if I were to dual cultivate the ’Pure Maiden Yin Sha Technique’ with him, it would inevitably harm the dragon body. What should I do…”

“My lady~”

As she was troubled, Xiao’er came in: “My lady, His Majesty has sent you many gifts, Shu brocade, silk, and jade pendants, ancient rare books… Look! And your favorite orchids~”

Cui Xiabing forced a smile: “Thanks to His Majesty’s favor, Xiao’er, put these things away.”

“Understood~!”

Delighted, Xiao’er had his subordinates put away the gifts bestowed by His Majesty, while Cui Xiabing looked past them.

There stood two eunuchs and two palace maids she did not recognize.

“Xiao’er, who are those four?”

Xiao’er replied: “They are new palace maids and eunuchs assigned by the Imperial Household; the two eunuchs are skilled in flower gardening, and these orchid pots were cultivated by them.”

“Servant Xiaozuozi/Xiaodengzi greets Noble Consort!”

“Rise~”

Cui Xiabing stated: “Since you’re assigned by the Imperial Household, you two shall live in the garden behind Jiaofang Hall. Do not come to the front hall without my orders, understood?”

“Understood!”

She then looked at the two palace maids, and Xiao’er quickly explained: “My lady, these two palace maids are skilled in fragrance blending, specially prepared by the Imperial Household for you~”

“Fragrance blending?”

After thinking, Cui Xiabing said, “Alright, let them stay. What are your names?”

The two palace maids quickly stepped forward, speaking one after the other:

“Replying to Noble Consort, servant Caii Yun.”

“Replying to Noble Consort, servant Caii Yue.”

“We greet Noble Consort~!”

“Rise.”

After thinking, Noble Consort Cui said, “I prefer quiet; you can only operate in the front hall and cannot enter the room, understood?”

“Understood~!”

“Alright, I’m tired; you may go.”

“Yes, Noble Consort.”

The crowd left in single file, and Cui Xiabing remained with a worried face, not knowing how to face Your Majesty.

In the end, she could only heave a long sigh.

“Alas… Time for cultivation.”

“Due to Yang Xuansu’s rebellion, I haven’t cultivated in nearly a year.”

“While His Majesty is away, quickly cultivate.”

Cui Xiabing shook her head and proceeded to the secret chamber she had specially created inside her room to begin cultivation.

“According to my master, in this world, there are no spirit stones; spiritual qi is sparse, and I can only rely on patience and effort to gather spiritual qi.”

“Who knows when I can break through to the third-layer Qi Cultivation…!”

…

Jinghuang Peak.

Surrounded by a group of Taiyii Dao disciples, Zheng Yi slowly walked up.

At this moment, the sun had just risen from the sea of clouds, displaying a brilliant golden light instead of the usual milky white in the sunlight.

Under the sunlight, all living beings thrived.

The sea of clouds rolled, basked in golden light.

As far as the eye can see, even the moisture in the air is clearly visible.

Looking far towards the red sun, the blazing sun illuminated the world.

Such a beautiful scene, Zheng Yi couldn’t help but be mesmerized.

“This world… truly is an Immortal Realm!”

Beside him, Zhao Suling also smiled and said, “Your Majesty, the sunrise and the surging sea of clouds is the most famous spectacle of our Taizhong Mountain.”

“If Your Majesty is interested, you can stay several more days in Taizhong Mountain to enjoy the scenery.”

“Really?”

Zheng Yi laughed, “Then I’ll trouble you all at Taiyii Dao a bit longer.”

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