Chapter 138: Mu Nanzhi, Proud In Disposition

Outside the mirror.

The gathered cultivators and Gu Changqing shared identical expressions at this moment. Indeed, the astonishment in their eyes was even greater than Gu Changqing’s!

Mu Nanzhi up in the Nine Heavens almost spat blood.

“Is this really my father?????”

Her understanding of her father was nearly completely overturned at this instant!

In her memories, her father was cold. Even if he showed some favor toward Gu Changqing, how could a first meeting be so intimate?

The other cultivators felt the same.

They could understand that the Old Heavenly Emperor held little hostility toward Gu Changqing because he admired him.

But in their first meeting he already spoke of giving the future Heavenly Emperor’s position to Gu Changqing and marrying off his daughter. Besides, this man didn’t even seem like a cultivator, but more like a uncouth man in the marketplace selling his wares.

Was this man really a father?!

The same Old Heavenly Emperor who once oppressed the world and inspired awe?!

“Why do I feel like the Heavenly Emperor and the Old Heavenly Emperor have known each other for a long time?”

“I have the same feeling, as if they were very close friends.”

“But clearly, they only just met for the first time!”

The cultivators murmured among themselves, unable to comprehend.

Yet everyone could see that the Old Heavenly Emperor’s attitude toward the Heavenly Emperor was absurdly favorable!

Calling it ‘a meeting of old friends’ still fell short.

It was as if the Old Heavenly Emperor understood the Heavenly Emperor deeply, as if it were not their first meeting at all.

But the hidden tricks within this confused the cultivators thoroughly.

One cultivator, displeased, asked, “If the Old Heavenly Emperor treated the Heavenly Emperor so well, why did the Heavenly Emperor later suppress and kill the Old Heavenly Emperor?”

“The Heavenly Emperor is too cold-blooded and heartless!”

“Indeed, utterly ungrateful!”

Many cultivators showed displeasure, whispering complaints.

Ye Chen’s expression relaxed considerably at this. Sensing the cultivators’ displeasure, the corner of his mouth couldn’t help but lift in a smile.

What an unexpected delight!

He had thought the Old Heavenly Emperor did not favor Gu Changqing. Now it seemed the Old Heavenly Emperor truly treated Gu Changqing well!

He was curious to see how those cultivators who had defended the Heavenly Emperor, believing him to be affectionate and considerate, would feel when Gu Changqing suppressed and killed the Old Heavenly Emperor.

Bai Qing’er, meanwhile, had a gleam of sharp light in her eyes.

All along she couldn’t understand why Mu Nanzhi became Gu Changqing’s only principal consort. In terms of affection alone, none of the women around Gu Changqing seemed inferior to Mu Nanzhi.

Looking at it now.

The Old Heavenly Emperor they saw right now probably played a large role in arranging the marriage between the two.

For a moment, Bai Qing’er was so angry she pouted, muttering, “You stupid old man!”

Changxi high in the Nine Heavens also felt an unnamed fury rise.

In fact, although she had a blood-deep hatred with Gu Changqing before, she likewise held a strong dislike toward this Heavenly Emperor’s principal consort.

Now, seeing the Old Heavenly Emperor make such a promise at their first meeting, her unnamed anger flared, and when she struck, she became even more reckless.

…

Inside the mirror.

Gu Changqing and the Old Heavenly Emperor arrived at a cluster of buildings where palaces stood.

And at that moment.

From a resplendent gilded palace, a figure in pink suddenly burst into the void and flew straight into this immortal realm.

It was a woman wearing a pink dress.

Her skin was fair like congealed white jade, her features delicate, her face pretty as a painting.

As her pink skirt danced with the firmament, countless petals of law scattered. Truly like an exiled immortal descending, a celestial maiden arriving in the mortal world.

A rich floral fragrance surged from her. In moments it flooded the entire Heavenly Palace, intoxicating the senses.

She was like an exquisite canary, with luxurious ornaments adorning her hair.

In this world, some women wear ornate jewelry and only appear gauche, yet however splendid the jewels, on this woman they were merely the green leaves that complemented a flower.

Her radiance and beauty eclipsed all other lovely things.

“Father.”

The newcomer was clearly the Old Heavenly Emperor’s daughter, Mu Nanzhi.

She alighted upon the sea of clouds and cast a glance at Gu Changqing, her eyes full of strong vexation.

“He is at Quasi-Emperor and so am I — why would I need him to protect me?”

Mu Nanzhi spoke arrogantly.

The Old Heavenly Emperor, who for a moment before had been remarkably familiar with the outsider Gu Changqing.

Now facing his own daughter, his face turned cold. His eyes were filled with an authority that brooked no argument.

“This matter I have decided — how dare you make a fuss!”

“If you disagree, then you need not go to the Dragon Clan this time!”

The Old Heavenly Emperor’s voice was filled with unending majesty.

“Hmph!”

Mu Nanzhi stamped her foot in anger, her eyes full of fury. After staring at Gu Changqing deeply, she turned and left.

Watching Mu Nanzhi depart, the Old Heavenly Emperor’s demeanor softened again.

His eyes were full of mixed emotions as he said softly, “Her mother died early, and I was busy with Heavenly Palace affairs and neglected her upbringing. She is proud and somewhat willful, but her heart is not bad. As you go to the Four Seas this time, I hope you can look after her a bit more.”

The Old Heavenly Emperor’s temper seemed excessively kind.

Gu Changqing nodded lightly.

“When do we depart?”

“In three days, I suppose.”

The two stood among the buildings, their postures nearly identical, gazing at the distant sea of clouds, eyes flickering. Both seemingly lost in thought.

The two Heavenly Emperors, old and young across eras, simply stood there in silence.

As if they bore down upon past and present alike.

No further exchange took place.

…

Outside the mirror.

The cultivators carefully mulled over the Old Heavenly Emperor’s words to Gu Changqing.

“The Dragon Clan?”

“I do know this race. Legend says they are a massively profound clan, transcendent from the world!”

“But later, they suddenly vanished from the world overnight.”

“Ancient rumors say the Dragon Clan somehow provoked the Heavenly Emperor and were slain by the two Heavenly Emperors!” a cultivator murmured in lament.

In fact, many cultivators present knew of the Dragon Clan.

Dragons were ancient deities with peerless bloodlines, supremely powerful!

The offspring of the Dragon Clan were born with tremendous aptitude and terrifying strength, far surpassing other races.

Because of this, the Dragon Clan’s exalted status was forged, and they consequently despised other races entirely..