Nuwa, the goddess of immortality, said that cultivating immortality does not require spiritual energ

Hearing Nangong Yu ask this question, Lu Qingshuang finally understood what she was curious about, and couldn't help but laugh and cry at the same time.

"Senior sister, things aren't really as you think." Lu Qingshuang shook her head helplessly.

"Hmm? What's going on?" Nangong Yu's gossip spirit was still burning.

Lu Qingshuang sighed softly and began to explain to her curious senior sister the origin of Ye Hongli's hostility towards her.

Ye Hongli's infatuation and obsession with Qin Le was no secret in the mortal realm, but very few people in the celestial realm knew about it.

After hearing Lu Qingshuang's explanation, Nangong Yu opened his mouth, but for a moment he didn't know how to react.

The reason was... more bizarre and... more dangerous than any melodramatic plot she had ever imagined.

"So," Lu Qingshuang blinked one last time, looking at Nangong Yu with a mischievous smile, "if you, Senior Sister Nangong, chatted with Qin Le a bit more and acted more friendly, Ye Hongli would probably... give you the same 'attention' in the same way."

"Then let's forget about it!" Nangong Yu immediately shook her head like a rattle drum.

He was targeted by a madwoman who cultivated demonic arts and had already reached the level of a Great Luo Golden Immortal.

This is not a romantic or exciting experience; it's just asking for trouble.

Although Nangong Yu had a powerful background, she didn't want to provoke such unpredictable and dangerous individuals for no reason.

However, once curiosity is aroused, it is difficult to extinguish completely.

Nangong Yu couldn't help but lower his voice and ask with a probing tone, "Then... Junior Sister Qing Shuang, do you really... have absolutely no feelings for Qin Le?"

She had very little contact with Qin Le and didn't know much about him.

However, Qin Le's contributions to the Three Realms, his unfathomable background, and his terrifying potential are evident to all in the Heavenly Realm.

Such an existence is undeniably attractive to countless female immortals.

In her opinion, Lu Qingshuang and Qin Le had known each other for many years and were both members of the core circle. They spent a lot of time together, so there must have been some special feelings between them, right?

Upon hearing this question, Lu Qingshuang did not answer immediately.

She picked up her teacup, took a small sip, and pondered calmly for a moment before looking up with a sincere and bright smile.

"I feel great being friends with him, and I cherish that friendship. But as for a romantic partner..." She shook her head slightly, her tone clear and firm: "I've never thought about that."

She felt genuine friendship and deep gratitude towards Qin Le—she had indeed received a great deal of tangible help from him.

But what about romantic love?

At least for now, she has no such thought in her mind.

For more than ten years, they have gotten along naturally, and there has never been any subtle feelings or overstepping of boundaries that could develop into a romantic relationship.

Their relationship was as clear as a mountain stream; it was pure friendship, occasionally mixed with an unspoken gratitude.

Most importantly, Lu Qingshuang herself had a firm Dao heart and lofty aspirations, and was single-mindedly pursuing the Great Dao. She had no intention of seeking a Dao partner or indulging in romantic love.

Seeing Lu Qingshuang's completely calm and unpretentious expression, Nangong Yu understood completely.

What this junior sister said was the truth.

"Alright..." Nangong Yu leaned back in her chair, somewhat dejected, and waved her hand: "Never mind, I misunderstood."

Lu Qingshuang's open and honest demeanor was enough to prove that there was no ambiguous relationship between her and Qin Le, as Nangong Yu had hoped.

The anticipated gossip failed to materialize, leaving Nangong Yu feeling rather bored.

The two chatted casually for a few more minutes, and then Nangong Yu, feeling a slight disappointment at having come with high hopes only to leave disappointed, bid farewell and left Lu Qingshuang's courtyard.

On the other side, after listening to Chang'e's detailed report on Ye Hongli's devouring of the Chaos Stronghold Palace, the Jade Emperor did not show much surprise on his face, as if he had expected it all along.

After reporting her findings, Chang'e hesitated for a moment before asking, "Your Majesty, what should the Heavenly Court do with Ye Hongli?"

Chang'e, the Moon Goddess, harbored some unease about Ye Hongli.

Demonic cultivators are fickle in nature and unpredictable in their methods; allowing them to grow unchecked will ultimately become a hidden danger.

Although Ye Hongli delivered valuable intelligence and made contributions during her undercover work, these contributions are unlikely to outweigh the potential threats she may pose in the future.

What concerned Chang'e even more was Ye Hongli's astonishing growth rate!

His progress was so rapid that it even surpassed that of the infamous ancient demons recorded in history, and it was also more rapid than Qin Le's improvement in pure cultivation level!

If Qin Le doesn't rely on external forces such as the Fierce Weapon, the Emperor's Fire, and the Fire of Life, his direct combat strength is at most equivalent to that of a Perfected Celestial Immortal.

He will face a fierce battle against a true immortal.

Of course, with the help of the Great Dao of Time and Space, he is invincible, and even a quasi-saint like the Jade Emperor would find it difficult to truly touch him.

But what about Ye Hongli?

She has truly entered the realm of the Great Luo Golden Immortal!

If it continues to devour and grow at this terrifying rate, in time, once she is completely consumed by her inner demons or her mind is completely out of control, it will surely be a huge disaster for the Three Realms.

Hearing Chang'e's concerns, the Jade Emperor smiled calmly and said, "For now, there's no need to worry about her. The spirit of the Dharma Source Stele is still monitoring her. If there's any unusual activity, I'll know. If necessary, I will also take action."

He understood Chang'e's concerns, but now was not the time to take action against Ye Hongli.

Firstly, although Ye Hongli is currently very strong, she has not yet reached the point of being completely out of control and difficult to restrain; secondly, and most importantly, the Heavenly Court currently lacks a legitimate reason to take action against Ye Hongli.

Although Ye Hongli entered the demonic path, her infiltration skills were genuine, and the intelligence she transmitted did indeed save many lives.

To date, she has not done anything that truly harms the people of the Three Realms or crosses any ethical boundaries.

If the Heavenly Court were to rashly launch a siege at this moment simply because he cultivates demonic arts and poses a great potential threat, it would not only appear cold-hearted but would also chill the hearts of those survivors who were able to live thanks to the information sent by Ye Hongli.

However, the Jade Emperor had to admit that he had indeed misjudged the situation.

Ye Hongli's growth rate and the heights she could ultimately reach far exceeded his initial expectations.

Although... she was walking a thorny and dangerous path.

Seeing that the Jade Emperor had made his decision, Chang'e said no more, bowed, and took her leave.

After Chang'e left, the Jade Emperor's gaze returned to the pile of reports on his desk.

He sent out teams to investigate the Chaos stronghold, but seven teams have reported back empty-handed, and only three have successfully brought back the remaining palace ruins.

The culprit behind this outcome is none other than Ye Hongli.

She seemed to have set her sights on these treasures containing abundant chaotic origins even earlier than the Heavenly Court. Relying on her familiarity with the traitor's strongholds, she swept through seven of them before the Heavenly Court could act, devouring the palaces along with any remaining chaotic beasts and origins within.

"This girl..." The Jade Emperor gently pressed his brow, feeling a sense of helplessness.

Those palaces themselves, and the traces of the activities of the intelligent chaotic beasts that may be preserved within them, do indeed have undeniable research value for the Heavenly Court.

Now, most of it ended up in Ye Hongli's stomach.

Time flies like an arrow, passing quietly in the seemingly peaceful daily life.

In the blink of an eye, another three years have passed.

That afternoon, Qin Le was sitting side by side with the Kitchen God by the familiar Fairy Lake, enjoying fishing and chatting about all sorts of things in a relaxed atmosphere.

Suddenly—

An indescribable, seemingly originating from the very source of the Great Dao and surpassing all things descended without warning, instantly engulfing the entire Heavenly Realm!

No, not just in the celestial realm, this fluctuation seemed to penetrate the spatial barrier, simultaneously shaking every corner of the mortal realm and the underworld!

In the sky, the wind rises and the clouds surge, and countless auspicious omens arise out of nowhere!

The phantoms of dragons and phoenixes swirled and cried out, golden lotuses sprang from the ground, celestial flowers bloomed, the vast starry river shone brightly, and the endless, profound Daoist sounds resounded throughout the universe!

Furthermore, strands of Daoist charm containing the supreme Daoist truths, like invisible sweet rain, fell with the strange phenomena, bringing blessings to countless beings in the Three Realms. Many of the difficulties they had encountered in their cultivation suddenly became clear, and the bottlenecks in their cultivation were gradually loosened!

Qin Le and the Kitchen God stopped what they were doing at the same time, looked up at the dazzling and ever-changing sky, exchanged a glance, and their faces simultaneously revealed knowing and joyful smiles.

"It seems," Qin Le said with a smile, his eyes filled with heartfelt congratulations, "Senior Jiu Yuan... has succeeded."

The Kitchen God stroked his beard and smiled, nodding repeatedly: "Senior Li's ascension to the holy throne today is truly a blessing for all living beings in the Three Realms and a joyous occasion for the entire world!"

The origin of this unprecedented and magnificent auspicious phenomenon that spans the three realms is self-evident—only when Li Jiuyuan, who is striving to reach the supreme position of saint, successfully takes the final step, can such a vast heaven and earth offer their congratulations!

Moreover, considering the timeline, it's indeed time to see the outcome of Li Jiuyuan's seclusion to attempt her sainthood.

Qin Le smiled and stood up, bowing respectfully to the Kitchen God: "Senior, such a grand event, this junior must take his leave first."

"That's only right, go ahead." The Kitchen God smiled and waved his hand, indicating that he should do as he pleased.

Seeing Qin Le turn around and disappear from sight in a few flashes, the Kitchen God knew where he was going.

When Li Jiuyuan attained sainthood, Nuwa, as her mother, would naturally be the first to go and witness and congratulate her.

Qin Le has a special relationship with the Goddess Nuwa, so it is only natural that she would go with her.

He sat up again, his gaze returning to the gently rippling lake, his smile widening, as if even today's catch would be exceptionally plentiful because of it.