Chapter 503 - 473: The Weakened Empress

"In the Endless Fire Domain, there emerged a Peak Foundation Establishment Realm Flame Spirit, which sought to devour the energy of the Fire Domain and achieve the Great Dao. However, it has already been dealt with by me."

The Great Flame Empress spoke with a very calm tone, her expression revealing no change.

As the words fell, the whole world fell into a silence.

Majestic golden light enveloped the heavens and the earth, filling the entire space with oppressiveness.

Emperor Qin was not very satisfied with this response.

He had been to the Endless Fire Domain and indeed felt, just as the Great Flame Empress mentioned, that something was absorbing the energy of the entire Fire Domain.

However, for him to have such an impression, it was absolutely not just some so-called Flame Spirit.

"Buzz..."

Emperor Qin did not use any threatening words, but golden light surged around him. At this moment, the heavens and earth lost their color, as a terrifying aura enveloped the entire region, shaking the world to its core.

Emperor Qin’s majestic figure appeared like a deity from ancient times, causing all beings to tremble under his oppressive force.

No one dared to doubt that provoking this being would lead to instant obliteration from the world.

Even the Great Flame Empress felt an unprecedented pressure.

"If Emperor Qin does not believe, you may come and verify for yourself."

The Empress’ body was tense, yet she stood perfectly straight.

Qin Yu could hardly imagine what kind of terrifying pressure that graceful body was enduring at this moment.

Emperor Qin remained silent, his pupils seemed capable of penetrating all lies in the world. That terrifying pressure did not dissipate and seemed to grow even more dreadful.

The originally clear-cut world was now completely dominated by that majestic golden light.

Just a single avatar and yet so terrifying.

Qin Yu could hardly imagine the extent of the power of Emperor Qin’s true form.

"This is the Great Yan Immortal Country."

Faced with Emperor Qin’s dominance, the Empress remained calm and spoke loudly.

"Oh? So what?"

Emperor Qin’s cold voice was filled with arrogance, as if he was the dominator of this world.

"Buzz!..."

The Empress did not explain further, as hidden mysterious fluctuations emerged around her, reminiscent of the Divine Cauldron over the Imperial Capital.

Under those mysterious fluctuations, the majestic golden light that had enveloped the entire world seemed to have a tendency to be suppressed and pulled back.

"The Great Flame Empress, truly lives up to the name."

Emperor Qin’s gaze was calm and profound, with a hint of surprise unintentionally flashing through.

Indeed, he had not expected that this Great Flame Empress, who had ascended to the throne for just over a decade, had already become closely tied to the fate of the Great Yan Immortal Country to such an incredible degree.

"Are you threatening me?!"

Emperor Qin’s voice held an interest, as if savoring some rare amusement.

He had nearly forgotten how long it had been since someone dared to directly meet his gaze or openly challenge his aura.

Since becoming the foremost Emperor, even those seasoned veteran Emperors treated him with utmost respect, never daring to show any slack or disrespect.

"The Great Qin Empire is the leader of the Nine Immortal Countries of the Human Race, how could I ever threaten Emperor Qin?"

The Great Flame Empress finished speaking, her figure remained unwavering, as firm as a rock.

"Interesting."

Emperor Qin’s gaze fell on the tall figure below, a playful smile inadvertently curving at the corner of his lips.

"The thing in the Fire Domain is of great benefit to me in overcoming the impending Celestial Tribulation. If the Empress, after careful consideration, would be willing to part with it as a gift, I would be most grateful; otherwise..."

Emperor Qin’s gaze lightly swept over the Empress, then his voice suddenly turned icy, like a piercing cold wind: "Before my Celestial Tribulation descends, I will personally visit the Great Yan Immortal Country."

As the words fell, the golden light on the horizon gradually dissipated, and the once terrifying pressure that filled the entire world slowly faded away.

When the golden light completely vanished, that majestic figure was already gone.

The Empress stood before the Flying Carriage, like a carved statue, not moving for a long time.

Qin Yu looked grave, staring at the Empress, a worry flooding his heart.

Was the Empress fearful of Emperor Qin’s threat?

Facing the threat of the foremost Emperor, even as strong as the Great Flame Empress, the pressure must be immense, right?

The gentle breeze began to rise in the heavens and earth.

The Empress’s robes were billowing in the gentle wind, and the eyes that usually held wisdom now seemed slightly hollow.

Qin Yu’s heart skipped a beat, sensing something unusual.

"Did Emperor Qin leave already?"

Qin Yu activated the Celestial Eye, scanning through the scenes of the Lifebound Space but found nothing unusual.

After a brief hesitation, Qin Yu made up his mind, without waiting for the Empress to call him, and stepped boldly out of the Lifebound Space.

The Empress’s state was very concerning, and he couldn’t ease his worry.

"Your Majesty?"

Qin Yu moved, landing behind the Empress, and softly called.

However, the latter seemed not to hear, quietly standing in mid-air.

Qin Yu just wanted to approach, but he felt as if a terrifying aura had locked onto him.

At this moment, he distinctly felt that two different powers of Dao Rhyme were intertwining around the Empress, like a storm, stirring up layers of ripples.

The two distinct powers of Dao Rhyme, gold and lightning, collided in the air, emitting a deep hum.

Vaguely, the Empress’s body was surrounded by a mysterious fluctuation similar to the Divine Cauldron above the Imperial Capital, a fluctuation that seemed intent on suppressing the two different powers of Dao Rhyme.

Qin Yu wanted to approach, but couldn’t get within several feet of the Empress.

More than a moment passed, and the Empress broke out in a cold sweat on her forehead as the rampant powers of Dao Rhyme around her finally calmed and were absorbed into her body.

The next moment, the Empress’s body swayed lightly, as if she had lost her support and was about to fall.

"Your Majesty!"

Qin Yu’s expression changed, and he quickly stepped forward to support her.

Feeling someone touch her, a divine light flashed in the Empress’s hollow eyes, as if she might tear the intruder apart.

However, upon meeting Qin Yu’s eyes filled with concern and worry, the divine light in her beautiful eyes gradually dissipated.

"Help me inside."

The Empress parted her pearly teeth slightly, and with her words, her body seemed to lose all strength, softening and relying completely on that sturdy arm.

Qin Yu had never seen the Empress so weak; the feeling from his arm shocked him, but he had no time to worry about offending her. He moved quickly, almost holding the Empress as he guided her back to the room.

Watching the Empress’s haggard appearance, Qin Yu didn’t have the chance to savor this unprecedented feeling and carefully placed her beside the bed.

It was unclear whether the Empress had fallen completely unconscious, as she seemed to have no strength at all, lying down with her dragon robe barely open.

Qin Yu kept his eyes straightforward, holding the Empress’s wrist in his palm, channeling True Essence into her body.

Under the infusion of True Essence, the painful expression on the Empress’s face finally eased slightly.

Seeing this, Qin Yu let out a sigh of relief, and only then did he notice, to his astonishment, the jade-like skin visible under the Empress’s dragon robe, her flat abdomen outlined a nearly perfect set of abdominal muscles, making him swallow hard.

His gaze moved down, resting on her straight, long, beautiful legs, seemingly capable of captivating anyone’s heart.

After a long time, Qin Yu felt the excessive consumption of True Essence, and the Empress finally opened her eyes, immediately seeing Qin Yu staring directly at her long legs.

"Have you seen enough?"

The Empress initially didn’t want to pursue the matter, but upon seeing Qin Yu completely lost in thought, she spoke in a calm tone.

"I haven’t had enough."

Qin Yu spoke without hesitation, not knowing where this was heading.

In Qin Yu’s eyes, the most beautiful jade foot, his Sect Leader and mentor was indeed deserving, and a pair of beautiful legs made him linger endlessly.

The long legs before him were even more delicate and slender than Su Xihe’s; it was unimaginable if he could carry them...

"Your Majesty."

Suddenly, Qin Yu snapped back to reality, feeling as if he had fallen into an icy pit, quickly withdrawing his gaze.

"Are they beautiful?"

The Empress glanced at him faintly; whether she lacked strength or was simply uninterested in concealing them, she let her beautiful legs remain exposed, emitting an extremely tempting aura.

"I, I meant no offense."

"I asked you, are they beautiful?"

Qin Yu was taken aback; what did she mean?

The usually indifferent Empress, why would she care about such a question?

"Beautiful."

Qin Yu gritted his teeth inwardly; after gawking, he couldn’t say they weren’t beautiful.

He couldn’t utter a dishonest word.

"Hmph!"

The Empress gave Qin Yu a faint glare, seeming to sense her emotional fluctuation, her mind steadied.

Her internal condition wasn’t optimistic. Ever since the expedition to the Fallen God Abyss, her Dao Heart had been extremely unstable. If not for the nourishing energy from Qin Yu, she might have collapsed long ago.

However, even so, just now confronting Emperor Qin, despite neither side physically probing each other, the terrifying pressure from the dominant Emperor still caused cracks in her already overburdened Dao Heart.

The Empress sensed that if she didn’t confront the impending tribulation soon, her cultivation might drastically fall, and she even feared her Realm might disintegrate.

"Your Majesty, are you all right?"

Qin Yu asked, feeling perplexed, and out of concern, he forced himself to bear the fear within, turning his gaze to the Empress.

Unexpectedly, the Empress looked back at him calmly and dignifiedly, as always.

So, did the previous question...

Was it just an illusion?

"I have a hidden ailment in my body, and now, the hidden ailment has relapsed, fearing that I cannot sustain any longer."

The Empress spoke calmly, her voice indifferent, as if discussing a matter totally unrelated to herself.

Qin Yu’s expression grew heavy. He’d already sensed something was amiss with the Empress, but due to his reverence for her, he had never considered this possibility.

After all, the Empress’s cultivation was profound and unfathomable, almost omnipotent in his mind.

Throughout their time together, the Empress had indeed lived up to this belief.

Whether in the Fallen God Abyss or the Endless Fire Domain, the Empress moved as if walking on flat ground, overcoming all evil and crises with ease wherever her gaze landed.

And now, the Empress actually admits that she can no longer control her internal condition?

How is this possible?

"Your Majesty, how can I assist you?"

Qin Yu’s expression was complex, fully prepared to face death for the Empress.

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