Fairy, listen to my explanation.

Chapter 625 The Medicine Practitioner's Purpose

"It's really healed."

The Empress murmured softly. At that moment, she felt as if the heavy burden on her shoulders had become much lighter.

"Oh, Ling'er is really better? That's wonderful!"

Upon receiving the Empress's affirmation, the Empress Dowager exclaimed in surprise and excitedly embraced Xiao Ling'er. The great phoenix trembled and affectionately displayed its love.

"Waaah, my little Ling'er, you're finally healed..."

The Empress Dowager's eyes welled up with tears as she held Xiao Ling'er tightly in her arms. Tears streamed down her beautiful face, which was as ethereal as a fairy from the moon palace.

However, these were tears of joy.

Beside her, the Empress, though not as agitated, still showed a flicker of emotion in her indifferent eyes.

Over the years, she and the Empress Dowager have made countless efforts to help Xiao Ling'er stabilize her innate ice and fire Daoist power.

However, all they could do was alleviate some of Xiao Ling'er's pain.

As for stabilizing the power of ice and fire within his body, that was simply impossible.

Now that they have finally seen Xiao Ling'er return to normal, their heartfelt excitement and joy are beyond words.

"Little Ling'er, tell me quickly, how did you become better?"

After the Empress Dowager calmed down, she couldn't help but ask again.

However, this simple topic made Xiao Ling'er blush and stammer, unsure of how to answer.

The Empress glared at the Empress Dowager. If she didn't know that the Empress Dowager cared about Xiao Ling'er, she would have suspected that this foolish auspicious omen was asking a question she already knew the answer to.

What else could it be?

Don't you know that yourself?
"Ling'er, your dantian is not yet fully stable, so there's no need to rush your cultivation."

While the Empress was overjoyed, she still offered a cautious reminder.

Perhaps because there is too little warm current, the yin-yang fish pattern in Xiao Ling'er's dantian is not very stable. If there were more warm current, the guiding force would naturally be stronger.

"Ling'er will listen to her sister."

Little Ling'er nodded obediently.

In fact, she didn't have much pursuit of cultivation level. The reason she was in a hurry to cultivate last night was just to put the Empress and the Empress Dowager at ease.

Seeing this, the Empress said nothing more.

She knew how to obtain the warmth...

From a young age, Ling'er's voice and gait were somewhat unnatural. The Empress knew that her younger sister must have had a very... tough time.

I really want to slap Qin Yu into the ground!

However, this guy should know his limits. Otherwise, how could Xiao Ling'er, with such a petite body, possibly get out of bed after her wedding night?

He was probably thinking about Xiao Ling'er's health as well.

With this in mind, the Empress finally restrained her impulse. At least, Little Ling'er would no longer be tormented by the power of ice and fire.

only……

Deep down, there was a strange feeling, a sense of unease, an inability to face Xiao Ling'er naturally anymore, because she kept inexplicably thinking of...

Some images.

"Your Majesty, the Medicine Woman requests an audience."

Yan Zhi appeared in front of the Ziwei Palace and respectfully greeted them.

"Please ask them..."

The Empress paused, put down Xiao Ling'er's hand, and said, "I will go there myself."

"Emperor Yan is too kind. I am just a useless old woman, there is no need for such formality."

Just then, a slightly aged voice sounded from outside.

A hint of surprise flashed in the Empress's eyes; she hadn't sensed the Medicine Woman's presence at all.

"Did we disturb Emperor Yan?"

Upon seeing the Empress's gesture, Yan Zhi immediately stepped aside, and the two figures slowly approached.

The old woman's gaze swept over the figures in front of the palace, and when she saw Xiao Ling'er, her gaze paused slightly.

Out of respect, the old woman did not examine the young bride in front of Emperor Yan. However, she could still sense two dormant Daoist energies within the girl yesterday.

Just one night later, when they met again, the two Daoist energies had actually merged with each other.

This was quite unexpected.

"What brings our distinguished guest from the capital to visit us?"

The Empress personally led the two medicine women to the elegant pavilion, without asking Qin Yu and the others to leave.

"This old woman has come on the orders of the Lord of the Palace to invite Emperor Yan. I wonder if Your Majesty would be willing to accompany this old woman to the Dark Prison Realm?"

The old woman glanced at the group but didn't seem to mind.

Those who can stay here must be Emperor Yan's confidants.

"The Dark Prison Realm?"

Qin Yu felt completely lost.

The Empress's expression changed slightly, and a deep sense of solemnity rose on her noble and majestic face, which resembled that of the Goddess of the Luo River.

"Emperor Yan need not rush to make a decision. The old woman will stay in the capital of Emperor Yan for three days."

The old woman's face was covered with wrinkles, but her slightly hunched figure remained composed under the majestic imperial power of Emperor Yan: "I hope Emperor Yan can give me an answer in three days."

As soon as she finished speaking, the old woman bowed slightly, and the curious young girl, Su Qingyue, slowly retreated.

Su Qingyue glanced at Xiao Ling'er. Perhaps because they were close in age, she wanted to talk to her, but it seemed she couldn't disobey the old woman's wishes, so she could only follow behind her, turning back every few steps.

"Your Majesty, does that old woman want you to leave the Great Yan Immortal Kingdom?"

After the two left, the Empress Dowager quickly came to the Empress's side, grabbed the latter's arm, and looked reluctant to part with her.

"It's just that I... need to go there." The Empress frowned slightly.

What old woman? She's a semi-saint.

This foolish auspicious creature is truly outspoken.

but……

Even in her childhood, she was already qualified to rival a half-saint; upon entering adulthood, she will surpass even a half-saint.

Perhaps, auspicious omens truly deserve to be called that.

Even if the medicine woman heard it, she wouldn't bother with it.

"Your Majesty, where is the Dark Prison Realm? Is it very far away?"

Little Ling'er was a little worried and asked.

"It's a bit far."

The Empress pondered for a moment, gazing at the graceful young woman, somewhat hesitant.

She has become accustomed to facing many things alone, shouldering the burden of billions of lives in the Great Yan Immortal Kingdom.

But little Ling'er has grown up...

With the bloodline of the Great Yan Ji family and the innate dual-attribute Dao Spirit Body, she will inevitably have to shoulder a responsibility in the future.

This is inevitable!
The bloodline of the Ji family will not allow her to escape!

Looking at the figure behind Xiao Ling'er, the Empress pondered for a moment before slowly speaking.

With Qin Yu around, Xiao Ling'er's future pressure will be greatly reduced, right?
After the Empress's explanation, Qin Yu finally understood the origin of the Nine Immortal Kingdoms.

During that dark period, the human race almost completely disappeared from this continent. After a long period of time, with the help of the nine divine artifacts left by the ancient sages, the human race was able to gain a foothold. Based on the ancient divine artifacts, the nine immortal kingdoms were born.

However, the crisis on this continent is far more complex than it appears on the surface.

"In the Nine Immortal Kingdoms, the destruction of ancient formations, the appearance of rifts in the earth, and the descent of ghosts are calamities."

The Empress spoke in a solemn voice, saying slowly, "They are unaware that for the human race, this is a stable environment that countless human ancestors have worked hard to secure for them."

Qin Yu's expression was solemn. He understood that there was no such thing as a peaceful and tranquil life; it was just that someone was bearing the burden in places you couldn't see.

"The Immortal Kingdom Continent is not limited to what we see now. Once upon a time, a human venerable one used his supreme power to refine a fragment of space and place it across the continent."

"The myriad races and the immortal kingdom continent that you see are only a corner of this continent."

The Empress's voice grew increasingly solemn.

"One corner?"

Qin Yu's pupils contracted.

The Great Yan Immortal Kingdom has a vast territory, encompassing the lands of the Ten Palaces, spanning tens of thousands of miles!
The nine immortal kingdoms, plus the world where all races live, are actually just a corner of this continent?
"That Venerable One founded the Holy Heaven Academy and was stationed on the Heavenly Mansion Continent. Opposite them is the so-called Dark Prison Realm."

The Empress did not hide anything and explained.

"Your Majesty, what is in the Dark Prison Realm?"

Qin Yu took a deep breath and asked.

"Vicious energy, death energy, ghosts, and even ancient gods and demons..."

The Empress glanced at Qin Yu. She knew that with the latter's abilities, she couldn't remain confined to the stage of the Great Yan Immortal Kingdom forever. However, seeing the burning desire in Qin Yu's eyes, she still cautiously reminded her, "Even a half-saint, if he goes too deep, could perish."

Sure enough, upon hearing the last admonition, Qin Yu's previously fiery gaze instantly cleared.

A world teeming with malevolent energy, deathly aura, and ghostly creatures...

That's countless Fire Points!

However, even a half-saint at the level of an emperor is in danger of perishing?

Qin Yu immediately dismissed her overconfident idea.

"Hmph, why doesn't that old woman go herself?"

The Empress Dowager snorted coldly, somewhat displeased.

She didn't want the Empress to take such a risk.

Let me receive more warmth and mature as soon as possible, so that I can accompany the Empress to crush that so-called Dark Prison Realm!
"Your Majesty, how dare you be so rude!"

The Empress spoke in a deep, clear voice.

The Holy Heaven Academy has sacrificed so much for the human race. Countless human prodigies have been carrying heavy burdens to ensure the stability of the Immortal Kingdom continent behind them.

even……

The blood, sweat, and even lives they sacrificed are little known on the Immortal Kingdom Continent!
This concerns the dignity of the Holy Heaven Academy; even auspicious omens cannot be trampled upon.

The Empress Dowager's imposing aura faltered, and her delicate lips pouted slightly, clearly showing her deep resentment.

Seeing this, the Empress didn't bother to explain to her.

As a half-saint, the Medicine Woman must have entered the Dark Prison Realm more than once. Her contributions to protecting the Immortal Kingdom Continent are beyond words.

"Your Majesty, why did the Medicine Woman invite you instead of going to see Emperor Qin?"

Qin Yu voiced the question that had been lingering in her mind.

As the ruler of the Great Yan Immortal Kingdom, the Empress's protection is indispensable.

Presumably, the Holy Heaven Academy is also aware of this.

If we only consider strength, wouldn't the Qin Emperor, who is hailed as the greatest emperor of all time, be more suitable for the Dark Prison Realm than the Empress?

The Empress did not explain, but in truth, she already knew the answer in her heart.

A few days ago, she finally completed the Light Attribute Great Dao Staircase and successfully touched the origin of the Light Attribute.

It is said that among the origins controlled by the Palace Master Celestial Venerable, the light attribute is one of them. Presumably, it was the Palace Master Celestial Venerable who sensed it when she broke through.

The power of light, the very essence of nature, can cause all evil to crumble and all filth to be burned away wherever its radiance points...

A half-saint who has mastered the power of the light attribute's origin plays a far greater role in the Dark Prison Realm than any other half-saint!

(End of this chapter)