Chapter 473: The Return of the King! (Fifth Update)

From beginning to end, Chu Liuyue asked herself if she had been polite; she hadn't uttered a single offensive word.

But clearly, the others had lumped her in with the rest and intended to seek revenge on her tomorrow.

There was no use in explaining further, not to mention she was already too lazy to say much to them.

The other party had threatened to deal with her, and she had faced them calmly, and then...

However, in Zhao Yunzhi's eyes, this reaction only made Chu Liuyue seem more arrogant.

Wasn't she just relying on that man's superior strength!?

But once they reached Xiling, it was absolutely impossible for that man to protect her every single moment!

When that time came, she would definitely pay back every bit of humiliation and grievance she had suffered today!

Jian Fengchi lifted his foot and stepped onto the teleportation array. As he passed by Chen Xiyuan and the other, his footsteps paused.

Chen Xiyuan instinctively shrank back.

Jian Fengchi glanced at him and chuckled softly

"The people of the Lingyun Sect truly are getting worse with every generation."

Chen Xiyuan's face flushed red. He wanted to say something, but remembering the terrifying aura this man had possessed earlier, he forced himself to swallow his words.

Chu Liuyue followed.

Jian Fengchi activated the teleportation array.

The figures of the two quickly vanished.

Only after confirming that the two had left did Chen Xiyuan manage to stand up with Zhao Yunzhi's support.

"Cousin... it's all my fault. If I hadn't been so focused on rushing, none of this would have happened, and they wouldn't have struck you so heavily."

Zhao Yunzhi looked as if she were about to weep.

Chen Xiyuan swallowed the blood in his mouth, stared at the teleportation array, and said word by word

"A gentleman's revenge is never too late, even after ten years! Once I uncover that person's identity, I will definitely make them pay! My Lingyun Sect is not so easily bullied!"

Jian Fengchi and Chu Liuyue did not care about this minor incident.

After entering the teleportation array, their journey was smooth.

Because the grade of this teleportation array was extremely high, the speed was actually very fast.

Even though the distance between Northern Border and Xiling was vast, it did not take too long.

However, for Chu Liuyue, every minute and every second approaching Xiling felt exceptionally long.

Fortunately, because of the surrounding darkness, Jian Fengchi could not see her expression.

"Once we reach Xiling, I'll send you to Muqing Manor first," Jian Fengchi said leisurely.

Chu Liuyue snapped out of her thoughts and gave an "Mm" in response.

After a moment of silence, she finally couldn't help but ask

"It seems that this time, quite a few cultivators from the Earthly Meridians outside the Sky Curtain Realm have come."

This was truly strange.

The Tianling Empire did not lack such geniuses; spending so much manpower and resources to search outside the Sky Curtain Realm was truly baffling.

Jian Fengchi let out a light chuckle, seemingly carrying a hint of disdain.

"They are always stirring up all sorts of messy business. Who knows what they are planning this time."

Chu Liuyue's heart skipped a beat. She asked in a low, testing voice

"...They?"

She thought Jian Fengchi wouldn't answer, but unexpectedly, he was quite candid this time.

"The current Third Princess and her Consort of the Tianling Empire."

Shangguan Wan and Jiang Yucheng!

It really was them!

Chu Liuyue felt incredibly fortunate that they were currently inside the spatial tunnel, so Jian Fengchi could not see the expression on her face.

Hearing no response from Chu Liuyue, Jian Fengchi explained further

"Oh, the Third Princess's current status is essentially that of the ruler of the entire Tianling Empire. You will naturally find out once you reach Xiling."

He hadn't mentioned it earlier because he and Chu Liuyue were not yet well-acquainted, and she was still in the Yaochen Kingdom at that time.

But now that she was about to arrive in Xiling, even if he didn't say anything, she would be able to find out from others.

Furthermore, having spent some time together, he had developed a degree of admiration for Chu Liuyue, which is why he was willing to take the initiative to say a few words.

Chu Liuyue's mind raced. Restraining her emotions, she asked with slight surprise

"What does that mean? Could it be that the Tianling Empire doesn't have..."

"The Emperor is seriously ill and bedridden, having handed over most matters to the Third Princess to manage," Jian Fengchi said indifferently, his tone carrying a hint of contempt and disdain.

Chu Liuyue's brow furrowed slightly.

Was Imperial Father actually still alive?!

She had thought that after her self-immolation, Shangguan Wan and Jiang Yucheng would certainly not let Imperial Father go.

She hadn't expected that after all this time, they still hadn't made their final move.

She hesitated for a moment, then lowered her voice and asked

"...It seems Young Master Jian has some feelings toward this Third Princess..."

Contempt? Disdain? Loathing?

Chu Liuyue did not voice the rest of her words.

Jian Fengchi suddenly laughed.

"Have I ever told you that your cleverness can be quite annoying sometimes? Especially when it's so much like..."

Jian Fengchi's words cut off abruptly.

Chu Liuyue coughed.

"It's all in the past, no need to mention it. But your guess is correct."

He indeed disliked Shangguan Wan.

Chu Liuyue blinked, feeling somewhat curious.

As far as she knew, Jian Fengchi had once held a fairly good impression of Shangguan Wan and had even once helped look for trouble for her.

Of course, back then she hadn't realized Shangguan Wan had done it intentionally; she had only thought Jian Fengchi had lost his mind and had a massive argument with him.

She hadn't expected that now, his attitude toward Shangguan Wan had undergone such a massive shift...

Just as Chu Liuyue was planning to ask a few more questions to probe the motives behind Shangguan Wan and Jiang Yucheng's actions, she suddenly saw a light flash ahead!

Her palm clenched tightly!

They had arrived!

"Go!"

Jian Fengchi was the first to step out!

Chu Liuyue took a deep breath and followed closely behind!

The world spun, the darkness receded, and bright, brilliant sunlight poured down!

However, this time, Chu Liuyue did not raise her hand to shield her eyes.

She kept her eyes open, staring fixedly ahead.

The towering and magnificent Xiling City stood between heaven and earth like a crouching beast! Majestic and solemn!

The sunlight was so piercing that it caused a stinging sensation in her eyes, nearly bringing tears to her gaze.

Xiling!

She had finally returned!