He was invincible from the beginning of the Heaven-Covering Era.

"This little maid dares to say anything to me."

Xiaoyu overheard this, since their tables weren't far apart and Zhou Qing hadn't blocked out the sound.

"What's wrong with being a maid? I feel honored and happy to be Princess Qingling's maid. If it weren't for Princess Qingling, I would still be an ordinary girl in some small village, and I might have already been married off somewhere. I really like my life now."

Xiaoyu seemed a little drunk, her face flushed, and she loudly argued with Zhou Qing, making some people nearby burst into laughter.

Even the living fossils of the Sun Cult, who have lived for over two thousand years, couldn't help but sigh at the sight before them, realizing how wonderful it is to be young.

Then, Xiaoyu changed her tune, saying, "Look at Yi Xiaoniu, she was once the most beautiful woman in Ziwei, but now she's working as a maid. Yi Xiaoniu, don't you think so?"

Beside them, Yi Qingwu was flying around, bringing various spiritual fruits and delicacies to Dao Qingling and Xiaoyu's table, but she herself didn't have a seat.

Upon hearing Xiaoyu's words, she froze, and all eyes fell on her, making her feel utterly ashamed.

She was truly beautiful, with a slender figure and skin as smooth as jade. Her gentle smile almost dimmed the moon and obscured the stars.

Almost every young person in the Sun Ancient Cult would glance at her from time to time, their eyes filled with admiration, as if they were looking at a real-life goddess.

But no matter what, she was just a young girl who had been hidden away by the Guanghan Palace for more than ten years. She was captured in her first battle after being born and now had no choice but to be a maid. What was even more terrifying was that she was being watched by so many people, which made her blush so much that she almost bled.

Seeing this, Zhou Qing felt a little embarrassed for her, so he said, "Yi Qingwu, you don't need to be a maid today. Stand behind me. If you want to join the banquet, you can go find Zhang Yuzhuo yourself."

Upon hearing this, Yi Qingwu couldn't help but cast a grateful glance at him, then transformed into a rainbow of light and landed behind Zhou Qing.

At this point, the others stopped looking at her, which made her breathe a sigh of relief. After all, she was a successor of an immortal power, and it was really embarrassing to be looked at with such strange eyes.

"Considering your hard work these past two years, I'll let you go in a few days. But if you continue to oppose us in the future, it won't be so easy to resolve," Zhou Qing said in a low voice, transmitting his thoughts to Yi Qingwu.

In fact, he wasn't that angry back then. After all, he captured the enemy in no time. To him, it was no different from killing the leaders of major sects at will. It wasn't really a grudge; it was just a matter of fighting for the fragments of the map.

He was just interested in this person, which is why he made that decision. Two years have passed, and now it's time to let her go.

However, when Yi Qingwu heard these words, tears welled up in her eyes, and she almost cried, feeling extremely wronged.

Her Eight Virtues Treasure Wheel is still in Zhou Qing's hands, and it seems he doesn't intend to give it to her now. That's alright, after all, she lost, and it's understandable that someone would take some of her spoils.

But now she felt very conflicted, unable to describe her feelings; she wanted to leave, yet she didn't want to leave.

Although this period wasn't exactly pleasant, it was unique for her, spent in the Moon Palace.

At that time, the palace master required her to cultivate asceticism and remain pure and chaste. Normally, she would not even see a man, and even if a man did appear, he would treat her with utmost respect.

During those two years, she had to do all sorts of chores every day. Even when she had nothing to do, Xiaoyu would find a lot of things for her to do.

Moreover, the man in front of her was truly stunning, constantly captivating her soul, leaving her with indescribable feelings.

Knowing full well that he is the heir of the Moon Palace and should return there, she couldn't help but wonder what kind of legends this man would create in the future, what kind of extraordinary experiences he would have, and whether he would encounter any rivals on the ancient starry road, or continue to sweep aside all obstacles.

Just as she was lost in thought, Dao Qingling looked at Zhou Qing and said, "Today I will also play a tune for you."

Zhou Qing was surprised for a moment, then said, "It is an honor for all of us here that you are willing to play a piece."

Dao Qingling is the number one goddess of Zhongzhou, and can also be called the number one goddess of Beidou, because there is really no one of her age in Beidou who can compare to her, or even be said to be far inferior.

At only nineteen years old, she had already reached the sixth small step of the second level of the Immortal Realm, making her a figure of imperial status in the Central Plains. Moreover, she stood at the very top of the Eight Forbidden Realms, making her virtually unrivaled in the world.

She was shrouded in a layer of ethereal mist, obscuring her face. Even so, everyone who looked at her felt a tremor in their hearts, especially the young people, whose hearts seemed to pound.

That kind of beauty almost entered the realm of Tao, transcending the common sense of the world. Even Zhou Qing was stunned when he first saw her true face. It was difficult to resist with just his Taoist heart. This is why he didn't feel anything when he saw Yi Qingwu later.

A melodious piano tune flowed gently, like petals falling or springs gushing forth in the desert, soothing the soul and captivating the soul.

The musical notes rippled and flowed to every corner of Tanggu, captivating everyone with their refreshing and melodious beauty.

At this moment, Yi Qingwu suddenly asked Zhou Qing, "May I dance a song?"

Zhou Qing was surprised, but nodded and said, "I welcome it."

Yi Qingwu landed in the center of the arena, surrounded by a shower of petals. The bright moonlight fell, as if draping the earth in a veil. A goddess-like woman danced gracefully in the arena.

Dao Qingling sat at the jade table, seemingly in a dreamlike state, surrounded by ethereal mist. Her fingers danced like sprites, playing a magnificent melody.

On Tang Valley, some withered trees had long lost their vitality, but after the sound of the zither was played, they sprouted green buds and came back to life.

The rocks shone brightly, the flowers and plants seemed to possess a spirit, swaying and dancing, scattering a dazzling array of light, leaving many mesmerized.

"This music should only exist in heaven; how often can it be heard on earth?" Zhou Qing sighed.

In the center of the arena, Yi Qingwu moved with the flow of the music, like a fairy under the moon, as if she were about to ascend to heaven. Her figure was graceful, her dance was swaying and captivating.

Hundreds and thousands of birds flew in, dancing gracefully around her. The moon was dim, the mountains and rivers were dark, as if she were the only one in the world who was bright and beautiful.

As the music flowed by, streams of sweet springs gushed forth from the ground, and divine lotuses fell from the sky. Everyone's mind was clear and tranquil, and they were almost lost in a state of enlightenment.

This is a pure and ethereal zither, its melodious sounds carrying the essence of the Great Dao. Even she cannot play it every day.

Yi Qingwu was becoming increasingly extraordinary. Her long sleeves fluttered, and her black hair danced in the air, like a fairy descending from the moon. Her gentle smile illuminated the entire moonlit night, complementing the mountains and rivers of heaven and earth, making people feel as if they had entered the celestial realm.

The moonlight was bright and clear, and the music and dancing were exquisite. This scene was a wonder of the world, and Zhou Qing remembered it vividly. Even after he reached a very high level in the future, he still could not forget it.

Chapter 203 After the Feast

The vast expanse of blue waves stretches to the horizon, while clouds hang heavy for miles.

Zhou Qing took out the Landscape Map and released Yi Qingwu.

This is still the East China Sea, but it is located in a completely different direction from Tanggu, separated by millions of miles.

It can be said that even if Yi Qingwu left Tanggu, it would be impossible for her to find her way back.

Zhou Qing wouldn't make such a mistake. Apart from the people of the Ancient Sun Cult and his group from the Big Dipper, no one knows exactly where Tang Valley is located in the East China Sea.

Moreover, even if one knows where Tanggu is, one must see through the illusion of the great formation in order to truly see Tanggu. Even if one sees Tanggu, it is still difficult to break through that great formation.

The ocean is boundless, with its tides rising and falling.

Standing above the ocean, Yi Qingwu felt as if she were in another world.

She looked at the tall, handsome young man beside her, his purple robes fluttering, standing tall and exuding an air of nobility and unparalleled elegance.

Two years ago, he personally shattered her long-held arrogance, his roar shaking mountains and rivers, crushing all her ideas.

Now she can finally return to the Moon Palace, the place where she was taken to cultivate when she was very young.

As a spirit of the Moon Palace, she is naturally compatible with the cultivation methods of the Moon Palace, and it is said that the first palace master in the past was also a spirit of the Moon Palace, which makes her even more valued.

And she did indeed cultivate very quickly, constantly breaking records. Later, she easily became a saintess. Two years ago, she defeated a low-level expert and gained the opportunity to emerge into the world. It's just a pity that she was defeated so miserably in her first battle.

"Leave now, don't wait until I change my mind." Zhou Qing's calm voice rang out.

Yi Qingwu came to her senses, her expression complicated, and said, "Thank you, Demon Lord, for sparing my life."

Zhou Qing pointed his finger, and patterns emerged from Yi Qingwu's body, like ghostly scribbles, wrapping around the five secret realms, locking away most of her magic power, leaving only a portion that could barely allow her to fly.

Click!

A crisp sound rang out, and the restraints on Yi Qingwu's body suddenly broke. Vast magical power surged out, forming a powerful field. Endless seawater rushed into the sky, forming a deep abyss.

"Eight Forbidden Rules!" Yi Qingwu exclaimed in surprise, feeling the power within her body and finding it hard to believe.

The threshold that had stood in her way for so long was stepped over by her. Could it be that because she had been sealed for so long, suddenly opening the seal could cause such a change?

"No, it's because of the potential baptism I received in Tanggu!" Yi Qingwu suddenly realized.

Although her magical powers were sealed and she was unable to cultivate in Tang Valley, every change in Tang Valley, whether it was the baptism of the sun's holy power from the Fusang Divine Tree, changes in the environment, or the light falling from the Gate of the Great Dao, all increased her foundation.

Moreover, since it cannot be cultivated, this foundation can only be accumulated continuously, like a spring compressed to its limit.

Now that she has suddenly regained her cultivation, all the accumulated strength has erupted, directly pushing her combat power from the seventh level to the eighth level.

This is a tremendous change. The Seven Forbidden Rules are common in the world, but the Eight Forbidden Rules are like legends, and it is rare to see even one person in a generation.

The first seven restrictions are merely the accumulation of quantity; many people can reach this stage, especially those living fossils who cannot sever their Dao. Some have only four or five restrictions, while others, like Elder Xuan Yi, have reached this level.

Like the Golden Crow, it also possesses seven prohibitions.

In a sense, Ba Jin can already be called an Emperor's son. Even on the ancient star road, only a ruler of a region can have such combat power.

Once you reach this point, you will face a brand new world. Unlike the previous brute force of unleashing magical power, you will need to continuously refine your magical power to unleash even greater power with the same amount of magical power in order to gradually reach the very top of the Eight Forbidden Realms.

"I can't believe I've reached the level of the Eight Forbidden Realms so quickly." Even now, Yi Qingwu is still very surprised.

In the past, even on the ancient starry road, the Eight Forbidden Ones were extremely rare. There were only a handful of them in each era, and ultimately only these few could compete for the Emperor's Path.

According to legend, only Yin Tiande is suspected of possessing the Eight Forbidden Elements in Ziwei today, but this is just a rumor and has not been confirmed.

And now, she has reached this point, ranking first among all the celestial maidens of Ziwei without any rivals.

Even Zhou Qing was somewhat surprised. Could she really break through like this? But then he thought about it and realized that it was because Yi Qingwu had always had such potential; she had simply advanced to a higher realm.

Those living fossils who have survived to the seventh level of the Forbidden Realm would not be able to break through to the eighth level so easily; it is a huge threshold.

"Aren't you leaving yet?" Zhou Qing frowned as he looked at Yi Qingwu, who was in a daze, and urged her.

A dimensional gate opened, and Yi Qingwu stepped inside. She slowed down slightly at the last step, but still walked through the gate and traversed the void.

Looking at the deserted sea before him, Zhou Qing sighed with emotion, "It's a pity that we'll never see those graceful figures dancing again."

Dancing lightly under the moon, lost in memories, singing softly beside each other, until finally parting ways.

Although there are some regrets, they are just regrets. There are too many beautiful scenes to encounter on the road, and too few to retain. For people like them, perhaps only at the end of the road will they spend their whole lives pursuing something.

A dimensional gate opened, and Zhou Qing left from there, returning to Tang Valley.

This was several days after the grand feast ended. During these days, Zhou Qing did not deliberately cultivate. He only occasionally, when the mood struck him, he would think of a certain emperor's secret technique and then perform a demonstration using the Battle Saint Technique.

Zhou Qing's current repertoire of secret techniques is simply unimaginable. Although most of them can only be evolved using the Battle Saint Technique, they are still secret techniques in the end, but the means of attack have indeed increased considerably.

In his hands, the "Dou" secret technique truly unleashed a power that shook heaven and earth, transforming into countless secret arts, all of which were used by young supreme beings in their youth.

For Zhou Qing, the ever-changing nature of the Dou Zi Secret Technique was no longer just an empty phrase. If he wanted, he could truly evolve it into thousands of different secret techniques, each of which would be at least at the Saint level.

Zhou Qing also learned about some secret techniques that have been lost to time, especially those from the mythological era.

Although Zhou Qing was unaware of that core, what was transformed was only the form and the same power, but it still greatly enriched his fighting style.

In addition, he also sensed various Daoist thoughts that sought to sever the Dao, whether they were in accordance with Heaven, defied Heaven, or stole from Heaven; all of these Daos would ultimately return to the Dao.

The origins and development of law.

These Daoist thoughts are not weak. Even if they cannot completely transform Zhou Qing, they can still give him a small boost.

Ultimately, these principles all belong to "existence," meaning they are principles that have been perceived and discovered by people in the world.

But the origins of the Dao are not limited to these; they also require the Great Dao that has never been comprehended by anyone, and may even be born in the future but has not yet appeared—that part of "nothingness."