Only after becoming emperor did he realize he was in a fantasy world of immortal cultivation.

Spring breezes blow, and another day passes.

The sun was shining brightly, and everything was full of life.

Lin Ye slowly stepped down from the dragon carriage, his gaze falling upon the towering, magnificent, and imposing Dan Palace before him.

Amidst swirling clouds and mist, mountains and rivers provide a backdrop.

Zhou Ru, who was standing to the right of Lin Ye, was initially looking around casually, but her gaze was unconsciously drawn to Lin Ye at that moment.

Lin Ye's tall figure stood on the jade steps, with the Dan Palace in front of him and a group of important officials behind him.

The heavens and earth are vast and boundless, and the mountains are majestic and towering.

Yet it seemed as if they were all trampled underfoot by this person.

He is the king of this land, worshipped by all, and holds the power of life and death in his hands.

For a fleeting moment, Zhou Ru's mind went blank.

Will they really be able to eradicate this weed this time?

"My beloved concubine, what's wrong?"

Lin Ye's sudden voice pulled Zhou Ru back to reality.

Faced with Lin Ye's "concerned" expression, Zhou Ru gently shook her head.

Her gaze towards Lin Ye instantly transformed into the tender affection of the past. "Your Majesty, I was simply overwhelmed by the magnificence of this Dan Palace."

Lin Ye put his arm around Zhou Ru and said with a pleased expression, "In that case, I will take my beloved concubine inside to have a look now."

As he spoke, he slowly stepped onto the jade steps.

As Zhou Ru lifted her foot, the solid feeling of each step landing gradually dispelled the self-doubt that Lin Ye had inexplicably brought her earlier.

What she's thinking is nothing more than a weed that's been fooled by them and yearning for immortality.

Let him savor the taste of being an emperor for now, until he reaches the Pill Palace...

The group followed behind Lin Ye and finally traversed the jade steps that seemed to lead to the heavens.

Upon entering the top floor of the Dan Palace, Lin Ye took his seat first.

Zhou Ru and Gongsun Yan then sat down on either side.

Next came the important ministers.

"My lords," Lin Ye picked up a wine cup from the table, glancing briefly at the assembled officials, "Master Gongsun has traveled far and wide for me, and has finally lived up to my expectations by finding the ingredients needed for the elixir of immortality."

In this situation, naturally no one wanted to spoil the emperor's mood, so after Lin Ye finished speaking, they all said, "Congratulations, Your Majesty."

Then Lin Ye shifted his gaze to Gongsun Yan on his left, "Daoist Gongsun, I offer this wine to express my gratitude."

Seeing this, the ministers also raised their cups.

Gongsun Yan maintained a calm and composed demeanor, but inwardly he was quite pleased as he raised his wine cup and said, "This is a matter of karma between this humble Taoist and Your Majesty; Your Majesty need not worry about it."

As the wine entered his throat, it was accompanied by a slightly spicy taste, but Gongsun Yan only felt a sweet and refreshing sensation.

Thinking about what would happen at dusk, he felt that a glass of wine was far too insignificant.

At this moment, Lin Ye raised his cup again, his eyes filled with excitement, and said, "Daoist, this second cup of wine is for the elixir of immortality."

"If you can successfully refine this elixir, I will do my utmost to fulfill your wish."

Upon hearing this, countless sparks of joy welled up in Gongsun Yan's heart. Although he did not show it on his face, every inch of his body was filled with jubilation.

Elixir of Immortality?

That depends on whether you'll be alive to enjoy it by then.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Ru, who was raising her glass, smiled with a curve that resembled a crescent moon. Her emotional state was completely different from what Lin Ye had imagined.

Lin Ye desires immortality, but before he can achieve it...

I'm afraid they've already died by their master's sword.

but......

Zhou Ru's gaze inadvertently fell on Lin Ye's handsome face, which was full of smiles. Why did she think of all the things Lin Ye had done for her in the past at this moment?

Could it be that she was "too immersed in the role"?

Or perhaps it's just a matter of time...

But no matter what, this weed is still a weed, and it is the key to breaking through this barrier.

He was someone whose life his master wanted to take.

Considering the several sessions of dual cultivation.

She'll just have to get her master to give her a quick death.

At this moment, Gongsun Yan's voice, as faint as mist, rang out: "Your Majesty is ordained by Heaven, and your long life and prosperity are a blessing from Heaven. What I have done is in accordance with the will of Heaven, and I am content to receive a cup of wine from Your Majesty."

"What a wonderful saying, 'By the mandate of Heaven, may you live a long and prosperous life.' I will follow the will of Heaven and live as long as Heaven itself." Lin Ye feigned joy and drank the wine in his cup in one gulp.

Upon seeing this, the ministers shouted in unison, "May Your Majesty live as long as Heaven!"

After the toasting, the singing and dancing began.

Everyone ate and drank, their mouths filled with fine wine and delicacies, their eyes filled with... beautiful flowers.

The music is like the wind, and the flowers sway with it.

Sometimes she lowers her head and remains silent, sometimes she sways her hips; every smile and every laugh exudes the vitality of spring.

This brought laughter and joy to everyone.

However, this naturally does not include Zhou Ru.

In her opinion, such mundane dance music was far too vulgar and boring, and could not compare to her in any way.

Lin Ye, who was standing to the side, saw the disdain and contempt in Zhou Ru's eyes clearly, and remembered that Zhou Ru had said she would dance for him at the Dan Yan banquet.

He then recalled Zhou Ru's court dance when they first met, which was truly exceptional.

It would be a pity not to enjoy the dance music that Zhou Ru mentioned before killing her.

Therefore, Lin Ye shifted his gaze slightly and said with a hint of teasing, "Didn't my beloved concubine say she would perform a dance for me at the Dan Banquet? Why are you watching the dance first?"

Zhou Ru thought to herself that she had no interest in watching these mundane dances.

But what she said was, "Your Majesty, it's not that I want to watch these dances; it's clearly that Your Majesty is enjoying them immensely, so how could I possibly disturb your enjoyment?"

As she spoke, she even feigned a hint of jealousy.

Upon hearing this, Lin Ye laughed and said, "How can any other woman compare to my beloved concubine?"

"Although I am watching others dance, I have long been looking forward to my beloved concubine's stunning dance."

"My beloved consort, how about we show you the dance you've so carefully prepared?"

Upon hearing Lin Ye's words, Zhou Ru immediately stood up, bowed, and said, "Yes."

After about half a cup of tea, the music in the hall gradually changed its style.

Aside from Lin Ye, none of the others paid any attention at first.

Until a woman in white entered, stepping on a drum.

That's right, it's the drumbeat.

Dozens of women held red drums aloft, and standing on those drums was a woman in white.

Her graceful figure goes without saying, and although her face was covered by a white veil, one could easily sense that the woman's appearance was by no means bad.

Then, as if giving everyone enough time to marvel, the music suddenly changed.

The woman in white also moved.

The woman twirled the fan in her hand a few times before covering her face, revealing only a pair of eyes as bright as stars.

His eyes seemed to speak volumes; a single glance from them transported everyone to another world.

In this world, drums transform into a profusion of flowers, upon which beautiful women dance gracefully. The vastness of heaven and earth remains, leaving only the sound of the wind and applause.

Immediately afterwards, the woman moved the fan away slowly, as if bestowing a favor.

Although her face was still veiled in white, her beauty was enough to make viewers' hearts boil with excitement and amazement.

Once everyone had gotten used to the woman's posture, she suddenly started spinning on the drum again.

It gave everyone no time to stop their heartbeats.

On such a delicate drum, the woman's jade feet moved repeatedly without showing any panic.

Her dance moves gave viewers the illusion that this woman in white was dancing in someone's palm.