Chapter 160 - Becoming a Young Emperor (1/2)

Translator: Atlas Studios  Editor: Atlas Studios

Yi Qing sat with his legs folded, ready to become an emperor. The moment he closed his eyes, he felt an explosion of immortal Qi. The clouds around him flew upward and a blinding white light shone down from the skies onto his body.

The immortal Qi became thicker and thicker until Yi Qing could feel the pressure all over him. He felt himself being pushed back. The immortal guard, who had undoubtedly seen this countless times before, knew exactly what to do. From out of nowhere, an array appeared, protecting himself, Shen Ying and Lonemoon.

The immortal Qi on the stage was becoming thicker still. Under the golden light, Yi Qing’s aura seemed to be expanding before their very eyes. Lonemoon recognised the heavenly light as being similar to the one he saw when he ascended into immortality, except this time was more intense. The suppression that came with the light was frightening. They could feel its effect on their chests even from within the array.

The immortal guard was right – about the Immortal Ascension Stage being a privilege that was only given to people who made it to the cultivation level. Not only was there no heavenly tribulation, he could increase his cultivation immediately. Only… one had to be quite formidable to be able to endure the suppression of Heaven and Earth. Lonemoon knew that he would not be able to endure it yet.

Hmph! This bunch of cheaters!

“What’s that?” Shen Ying suddenly looked up at the sky.

“What?” Lonemoon followed her gaze. They did not know when a rainbow-coloured cloud appeared in the sky. Within it, something was glowing. “The lightning tribulation?” I thought there wasn’t going to be any?

“It’s the Emperor Sealing Lightning!” The immortal guard explained. “It’s nothing. It appears whenever someone ascends to become an emperor. Once the Lightning Seal descends, he would become an emperor officially.”

Just as the guard finished speaking, they heard a loud crash. What looked like a flash of lightning struck Yi Qing in the middle of his forehead, who was sitting below the cloud. Yi Qing showed no visible reaction, but a red mark appeared where the lightning struck him. It was just one strip.

Shen Ying frowned and looked up at something in the sky.

This lightning…

“The Emperor Seal is done!” The immortal guard exclaimed.

Indeed, the immortal Qi around Yi Qing disappeared immediately. The heavenly light began fading.

“Congratulations on becoming an emperor, Young Majesty!” The immortal guard bowed.

Lonemoon snorted and said to Yi Qing, who was walking toward them, “I’m letting you get ahead for now, but I will catch up to you soon. Shen Ying, you… Eh? Shen Ying? Shen Ying!” It was only then that Lonemoon realised Shen Ying was still staring at the sky. He nudged her.

“Huh?”

“What’s the matter? Have you lost your mind? What are you looking at?”

“Oh… Nothing.” Shen Ying regained her composure and looked at Yi Qing. “Chef, how are you?”

“Master…” Yi Qing’s eyes were twinkling. His Master really cared for him he most. “My wounds are completely healed. And… the immortal Qi in my body feels fuller than ever before.” This was the first time he felt the increase in his cultivation level so palpably.

“What about the sword Qi?” Shen Ying suddenly asked.

“Sword… Qi?” Yi Qing paused. He suddenly recalled something and quickly surveyed his own sword Qi. He seemed confused when he said, “I think… it’s the same as before.” It did not feel any different.

“Oh…” Shen Ying narrowed her eyes but did not question him any further. She turned to Lonemoon and said, “Father Niu, can we go back now? I’m really hungry!”

“All you think about all day is eating. Be careful you don’t eat to death!” Lonemoon glared at her. Still, he obligingly turned to the immortal guard to say farewell.

“Let’s go, Chef!” Shen Ying rushed Yi Qing to draw his flying sword.

“Yes Master, no problem Master!”

The three of them made their way back to the sect.

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