Spiritual energy resurgence? My former empress wife has also revived!

"Should there be punishment?"

Qin Zijun chuckled lightly: "...As for punishment, let's save that for next time."

"In your previous life, you were a sword cultivator who had reached the Taiqing Realm, yet you couldn't even maintain the sword heart of Tongming. This is truly disappointing."

"Don't make the same mistake again next time. This was just a competition, and you were only injured. If it were a life-or-death battle, you would be dead."

"Don't let people think that I can't even teach my only disciple properly."

Qin Zijun's tone was somewhat dissatisfied.

He was indeed dissatisfied.

Lou Guanxue was the only disciple he had carefully taught in his previous life in the Primordial Great Luo Heaven, but it was truly disappointing that his disciple was so "unusable".

Lou Guanxue lowered her head, a few strands of messy hair slipping from her temples, making her pale face appear even more delicate and pitiful.

She bit her bloodless lips, wanting to say that she was just too excited to see her master, which was why she couldn't control her sword heart.

Only my master could make me lose my composure and lose my sword heart.

However, Lou Guanxue knew that her master was always strict and self-centered, and he would never listen to any of these reasons.

Since Master is wrong, then honestly admit your mistake and don't argue with Master.

Besides, Master is right. As Master's only disciple, she is not bringing shame upon herself, but rather upon Master.

Lou Guanxue respectfully replied, "This disciple knows his mistake and will never repeat it!"

"To know one's mistakes and correct them is the greatest virtue."

Qin Zijun nodded, and then said, "Miss Jiang, since you have defeated my disciple, as I promised you, you can choose whatever you want in this Immortal Palace."

Qin Zijun almost instinctively called out "Miss Jiang," but paused for a moment.

Jiang Zhi didn't notice anything wrong; it was simply that the aura of the Primordial Great Luo Heaven was completely different from the little monk she remembered.

If Qin Zijun didn't show her face, she would never have discovered Qin Zijun's true identity.

Qin Zijun didn't actually care about telling Miss Jiang the truth directly, nor did he want to be a riddle teller.

However, this kind of thing needs to be done gradually, so that Miss Jiang can be prepared.

If you were to state frankly that I am both the Primordial Great Luo Heaven and your little monk.

That would make Miss Jiang doubt whether she had lied to her, or even suspect that the Primordial Great Luo Heaven had possessed her little monk.

Such things are common in the spiritual practice community.

Therefore, it's best to let Miss Jiang discover it herself.

Given Miss Jiang's cultivation level and intelligence, as long as she comes to him, he will quickly discover the problem and it would be best to let her gradually get used to this change in identity.

In this way, the karma of Mingxiang's past life can perhaps be wiped clean.

With these matters in mind, Qin Zijun slowly said, "You three can discuss and divide the things in this Immortal Palace yourselves."

On the other side, Zhao Yuan's eyes widened, and he pointed to his nose in astonishment, saying, "I have it too?"

Qin Zijun chuckled: "I remember you. In your previous life, you were one of my three thousand outer disciples."

"Since you have come to this side hall of the celestial palace today, it means that you are also destined. Since you are destined, why should I stop you?"

For Qin Zijun, his arrival here was merely to remove the karmic ties to this side hall of the celestial palace.

He only took a few pills from this celestial palace. Although he couldn't use them himself, they might be useful to others in the future.

Apart from that, everything else in this place has nothing to do with him.

It is difficult to sever the causal relationship with people, but it is relatively easy to sever the causal relationship with things from the past.

Zhao Yuan opened his mouth, then whispered, "But this disciple... this disciple is now a member of the demonic path."

Qin Zijun said indifferently, "Since you have listened to my teachings, you should understand that whether it is the Tao or the demon, it makes no difference to me."

Throughout countless reincarnations, Qin Zijun has been a Taoist priest, a Buddhist monk, a demon lord, a Confucian scholar, and even a demon king.

For him, denying the demon, denying the Buddha, denying the monster is denying his past self.

Qin Zijun never cared whether the other person was human, demon, or monster; he only cared whether that person would attack him or harm the people around him.

The ugly Taoist priest attacked him, so Qin Zijun killed him as easily as swatting an ant.

Although Zhao Yuan and that Taoist Tang harbored hostility towards him, they did not take action or provoke him, so Qin Zijun did nothing to them.

Judging by actions, not intentions, and judging by intentions, no one is perfect. Qin Zijun only looks at what a person does and says, not what they think.

Zhao Yuan's mind jolted. He remembered that at the Yuanshi Daluo Sect's dojo, Yuanshi Daluo Tian not only taught Taoist magic, but also demonic magic and sorcery.

Even now, the most supreme cultivation technique in the demonic path is the "Nine Views of the Primordial Beginning".

In the eyes of this "Heaven", there is indeed no distinction between the righteous and the demonic; everything is equal.

This reminded Zhao Yuan of that saying:

Heaven and earth are ruthless, treating all things like straw dogs!

"Now that this matter is settled, I shall depart!"

The man standing atop the celestial palace laughed heartily, flicked his sleeve, and vanished from before everyone's sight, leaving only the echoing sound of poetry:

"Neither Taoism, nor Buddhism, nor Confucianism, all laws return to the source of one breath."

"With palms, one can overturn the stars and shift the handle of the Big Dipper; with body, one can follow the workings of creation and transform into nothingness."

"Where the ashes of calamity are exhausted, a new realm opens; when the rain of Dharma comes, the old path is washed away."

"I see the universe as nothing but straw dogs, I walk alone through heaven and earth to witness the beginning of time."

Zhao Yuan straightened up, bowed at a ninety-degree angle, and said, "Respectfully bidding farewell to the Eastern Emperor!"

The old Taoist Xuanwei also bowed quickly, saying, "Respectfully bidding farewell to the Ancestral Master!"

Even the peerless empress bowed slightly as a sign of respect for this "Eastern Emperor Taiyi".

Tang Daoren stood there, his body tense, not daring to utter a word.

"Master!"

Lou Guanxue's expression changed instantly. She appeared where Qin Zijun had just stood. Looking around, she could no longer see the Supreme Celestial Venerable. He had long since disappeared.

Lou Guanxue, filled with anxiety and uncertainty, fell from the top of the celestial palace, muttering in a daze, "Did I disappoint Master? Is that why Master doesn't want to see me?"

Seeing Lou Guanxue's lifeless eyes, the old Taoist Xuanwei comforted her, "Senior Sister, our patriarch is a magnanimous man. How could he refuse to see you over such a trivial matter?"

"It seems that the Patriarch had his own thoughts and intentions. Since the Patriarch appeared in front of Senior Sister, it means that the Patriarch was willing to meet Senior Sister, it's just that the timing was not right."

"Upon reaching the level of the patriarch, one will surely be able to fathom the secrets of heaven and know what the opportune moment is."

Lou Guanxue's spirits lifted. She had once been in the Taiqing Realm and knew that in that realm, many things depended on the will of Heaven.

Just as the old Taoist Xuanwei said, since the master has appeared, it means that the master is not hiding from her, but the time is not yet right.

Besides, if her master doesn't come to find her, can't she take the initiative to go to her master?

Knowing that her master had been reincarnated and possessed unparalleled power, she no longer needed her protection.

This was Lou Guanxue's greatest gain from coming to this celestial palace.

Next, she had something to do: find her master!

Thinking of this, Lou Guanxue felt at peace and returned to her elegant and serene demeanor, saying to Jiang Zhi, "You have won against me, and Master has agreed that you can choose whatever you want here. Your Majesty, please come with me!"

As she spoke, she glanced at Zhao Yuan again and said, "You come over here too."

Zhao Yuan quickly bowed and said, "Thank you, Senior Sister!"

He thought he would gain nothing this time, and he would be content to just survive.

At the end, getting even a little something was already a pleasant surprise.

With Lou Guanxue, a local, leading the way, she knew exactly where the elixirs were stored and where the magical treasures were hidden in the side hall of this immortal palace.

"I don't care about those magical treasures and elixirs, but I hope the Emperor can leave this side hall to me."

Lou Guanxue pointed with her jade finger to the numerous medicine bottles and magical artifacts casually placed in the palace and said.

Jiang Zhi gripped the hem of her sleeve and picked up the medicine bottles one by one, saying, "This emperor will not take away what a gentleman cherishes."

Although that Primordial Great Luo Heaven allowed her to choose freely.

But Jiang Zhi knew that one should not be greedy and make enemies for no reason.

Lou Guanxue's subtle feelings for her master reveal that this celestial palace holds immense significance for her.

Although she also cared about the abundant spiritual energy in this celestial palace, and could force herself to leave, she estimated that she and Lou Guanxue would become mortal enemies in the future.

Put yourself in her shoes; if someone wanted her little monk, could she give him to them?

An absolute iron fist strikes down.

This kind of sword cultivator, just like her, the Empress of the Dynasty, is determined to fight to the death once she sets her sights on an enemy.

Even if I could beat her, she still has a master above her. Could that master really watch his disciple die?

Jiang Zhi was selecting items from inside.

The celestial palace has a great many elixirs, which are useful for various cultivation levels.

The best of them all is the Void-Breaking Pill, which Jiang Zhi is most familiar with.

Holding the pill imbued with the aura of the Cave Mystery, Jiang Zhi was momentarily dazed, recalling the Void-Breaking Pill given to him by the little monk's master in the Yan Kingdom's palace.

However, the quality of the Void-Breaking Pill in his hand now far surpasses that of the one refined by Master Chen.

Lou Guanxue said in a clear voice, "There were some pills in this side hall that were useful to cultivators in the upper three realms."

"But the appearance of the Celestial Palace in this world is also subject to the restrictions of the Great Dao, and the medicinal effects of those pills have become ineffective."

Jiang Zhi replied, "There's no need to be too greedy. This Breaking Void Pill is enough. Once the spiritual energy recovers further and the restrictions on the Great Dao are lifted, we can use the Breaking Void Pill to achieve the Cave Profound Realm in one fell swoop."

Those reincarnated individuals who attained a high level in their previous lives already possess sufficient spiritual attainment; what they lack is simply the gradual accumulation of knowledge and experience.

In normal cultivation, one would never treat elixirs like candy, as this would destabilize one's foundation and lead to death under heavenly tribulation.

However, it's different for reincarnated individuals with high cultivation levels. As long as spiritual energy recovers and the upper limit is unlocked, they can directly cultivate by taking medicine without damaging their foundation.

This is one of the reasons why Jiang Zhi values ​​the opportunity in this immortal palace so much; her purpose is to find the Breakthrough Pill.

With this pill, as long as the spiritual energy recovers, she can swallow a golden pill and immediately advance to the Cave Profound Realm, thus continuing to lead the world's cultivators and not falling behind anyone.

Now that her mission is complete, she can go see her little monk.

"Is this all the Emperor is taking?"

Lou Guanxue saw that Jiang Zhi only selected about 60-70% of these pills and magical treasures, and she didn't take all of the Void-Breaking Pills, but kept some.

Jiang Zhi said calmly, "This is enough. I only need some pills and don't care about anything else."

"But since I now possess the destiny and fortune of the Xia nation, I must also consider the cultivators of Xia. The extra pills and magic treasures I have received are for rewarding meritorious officials."

"This is the Daoist temple of your Yuanshi Daluo Sect, and I will not be greedy."

Lou Guanxue said gratefully, "Thank you, Your Majesty. If Your Majesty needs enough spiritual energy for cultivation, you are welcome to come to the Yuanshi Daluo Sect at any time. This immortal palace will always be open to Your Majesty."

Since Jiang Zhi had given her her affections, Lou Guanxue couldn't accept them with a clear conscience.

We're all old foxes who've lived for thousands of years. Even if we're supposedly clueless about social etiquette, that's only relative. We all know basic manners.

Jiang Zhi agreed and turned to walk out of the hall: "I have gained a lot and should go back to meditate."

Having said that, she transformed into a beam of imperial light and departed.

Although Zhao Yuan and Tang Daoren also received gifts from the Primordial Great Luo Heaven, they dared not embezzle them.

After Lou Guanxue and the old Taoist Xuanwei had chosen their pills and magic weapons, they picked out some leftover scraps and then quickly took their leave.