Chapter 187 - Chapter 187: Queen 187 (1/2)
Chapter 187: Queen 187
Translator: 549690339
Being extremely brilliant, Su Ningyan observed Gu Yang’s cold demeanor this time, and quickly guessed the reasons behind it.
During their time in the Demon Suppression Tower, although he was also cold, he didn’t display such a distant attitude, as if keeping her a thousand miles away.
There must be some discontent in his heart towards her.
She bowed slightly, softly saying, “Mister Gu, I haven’t yet thanked you for saving my life. If not for you, I fear I might not have been able to escape from the Demon Suppression Tower.”
However, Gu Yang did not react at all, indifferently uttering, “There is no need for thanks, I simply saved myself.”
“Today, outside the city, my master grew overly concerned about my safety and left you alone to face the Red Sun. I have been extremely worried. Only when I heard that you demonstrated your divine power, driving back the Red Sun, my fears were finally laid to rest.”
“Are you finished?”
Gu Yang asked, “If you’re done, you may leave.”
Seeing his immovable attitude, Su Ningyan realized that continuing the conversation would be futile and with a sigh, she turned around and left.
Gu Yang did not dwell on this matter. After returning to his room, he began his first practice session after reaching the Divine Power Realm.
The night passed without words.
The next morning, when the first ray of sunlight fell into the courtyard, Gu Yang opened his eyes and shook his head inwardly.
After reaching the Golden Body Realm, cultivation had become slower than before.
It seemed that without the help of Spirit Fire, he had no idea when he would be able to reach the second level of the Golden Body Realm. The essence of this cultivation technique was quite grinding.
Thinking this, Gu Yang did not hesitate and ordered someone to fetch Cheng Xue.
“I need your help with something.”
Cheng Xue did not waste any words, firmly saying, “You just need to command, sir.”
“Help me find the jailer responsible for guarding the lowest level of the Sky Prison. He possesses an item just like this.” Gu Yang took out King Qi’s seal to show her.
During a Simulation, he had been locked up in the lowest level of the Sky Prison, where he obtained another seal from a jailer, which contained the inheritance of the “Divine Ape Technique.”
The cultivation of “Phoenix Dance Nine Heavens” was too slow. It would be best to have another option.
Examining the item carefully, Cheng Xue returned it to him.
“Purchase the item from the jailer. Keep this matter discreet and do not let anyone know about it until it’s in our hands.”
“I understand,” said Cheng Xue, and she left.
Gu Yang admired her straightforward and efficient style. Leaving this matter to her, he felt assured.
In the afternoon while Gu Yang was awaiting the return of Cheng Xue, he was visited by an unexpected person.
The visitor only said one sentence, “Follow me to the imperial palace.”
So Gu Yang obediently followed.
The visitor was none other than the Mana Realm expert who had battled the Red Sun outside the city the day before – Su Ningyan’s master.
Probably someone who had imprisoned him in the Sky Prison during one of the Simulations.
Even if he were to use the “Divine Phoenix Manual” to transform into a Phoenix, he wouldn’t be able to escape.
When dealing with such characters, it was best to cooperate.
Gu Yang was truly surprised that this Mana Realm expert would personally come to fetch him and take him to the palace – it seemed that he was to meet the Empress.
This made him very curious.
“Could it really be because of the matter Su Ningyan came to plead with me about last night?”
Gu Yang was quite bewildered. Whether it was Princess Chang or the Vice President of the Institute, both were in conflict with the Empress. Wouldn’t their deaths in the Secret Realm be beneficial?
Moreover, what made her think that he would be capable of rescuing them?
Before long, they arrived at the imperial palace.
It was a vast and ancient structure; its outer walls bore the markings of time.
This palace was at the heart of Divine City. It was due to the existence of this palace that Divine City earned its name.
Whether it was the Qin Dynasty or the Xia Dynasty that existed a thousand years ago, this site had served as the imperial palace for more than two thousand years.
It was a symbol of imperial power.
Under the guidance of the middle-aged beauty, Gu Yang stepped through the palace gates.
Instantly, he felt an invisible force field suppress all his True Essence. When he tried to mobilize his True Essence, it refused to move.
This left him a bit shaken. Although he had heard rumors about this from Wu Er, only after personally experiencing it did he truly understand its terror.
Legend had it that within the territory of the palace, an ancient Prohibition existed that prevented the use of one’s True Essence. Not even Celestial Beings were exempted.
Another feature of the palace was that any martial artist that managed to stay inside the palace for three years would adapt to the force field, rendering it unable to suppress their True Essence.
This unique property of the palace maximized the advantage of the home field.
Back in the day, an unparalleled Unleaking Realm powerhouse from the Wu Family only dared to strike when the emperor left the imperial palace for hunting.