I just reached the maximum level, and you want me to be a puppet emperor?

Chapter 539 The Immortal Venerable was humiliated to this extent by mortals! (Please subscribe and vote with monthly tickets)

"No, senior's guidance is far more valuable than this spiritual treasure. Please accept it!" Yunhe said firmly.

"Yes, Senior's kindness to me and Yunhe is like giving us a second life; it cannot be compared to anything else!" Yue Shuang's voice came from outside the hall.

"I appreciate your kindness, but spiritual weapons are no different from scrap metal to me." Li Chen shook his head slightly.

Yue Shuang's eyes reddened instantly. Even in the Guixu Wuyai Sect, there were only a few spiritual artifacts. How could Li Chen not want them? He clearly didn't want to take away their opportunity!

I'm so moved, what a magnanimous spirit!
What Jun Zhantian, what genius, what elder—they're not even worth a finger of Li Chen's!

"Senior, may I ask your names?" Yunhe clenched his fists, secretly vowing to repay the debt a hundredfold when he had enough strength.

"Li Chen," Li Chen said casually.

Upon hearing this, Yue Shuang gave a slight bow, feeling that the name seemed familiar but she couldn't quite place it. Yun He, however, had a drastic change in expression; his pupils suddenly contracted, and his lips began to tremble slightly.

"Li Li Chen?" Yun He's voice changed. The Li royal family and the Tian Ce Dynasty, both of which are key words.

Suddenly, his knees buckled, and he knelt heavily on the ground, his forehead pressed against the earth: "This humble subject, Yunhe, pays his respects to Your Majesty! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!"

If it were an ordinary emperor, he wouldn't have to kneel, but this was a Saint-level emperor.

Yue Shuang was stunned at first, then realized what was happening, and her pretty face turned pale instantly.

She hurriedly knelt down, her voice trembling, "This commoner, Yue Shuang, greets Your Majesty! I have offended you greatly before, please forgive me!"

She wished she could disappear into the ground; she had just been so presumptuous in front of the emperor!
Li Chen waved his hand casually: "It's alright, get up and cultivate diligently. The future of Tian Ce belongs to you."

His voice was gentle yet carried an undeniable authority.

After saying that, he turned and left, his black dragon robe fluttering behind him, leaving behind a tall and imposing figure.

Sunlight streamed in obliquely through the palace gates, gilding his silhouette with a golden edge, making him appear as if a god had descended to earth.

Yunhe and Yueshuang knelt on the spot for a long time, their eyes welling up with tears.

Yunhe said in a trembling voice, "Your Majesty... Your Majesty actually led us on this training personally and bestowed upon us such a precious opportunity."

Yue Shuang burst into tears: "What have we done to deserve this? That is His Majesty the Emperor, a peak Saint Realm expert!"

She recalled her previous reckless and arrogant thoughts and wished she could slap herself twice.

The two looked at each other and saw a firm determination in each other's eyes.

Yunhe clenched his fist: "When I get back, I will definitely go to the imperial court to seek fame and fortune! I will use all my knowledge to serve His Majesty!"

"Me too!" Yue Shuang wiped away her tears. "The Guixu Wuyai Sect is good, but serving His Majesty is the true honor!"

At this moment, the prodigies of the two reclusive sects were completely convinced.

They finally understood why Fairy Shuyu was so close to this "young man"—he was none other than the current emperor!

Meanwhile, Li Chen had already returned to the main hall.

As dusk fell, the afterglow of the setting sun shone through the glazed tiles on the roof, bathing the entire hall in gold.

The illusory image of Immortal Venerable Taixing was still floating in the same spot. Upon seeing Li Chen return, it immediately cast a venomous glance at him.

Li Chen chuckled, "What are you looking at? Just guard the door and don't let anyone disturb my fun. Tonight is going to be a big battle."

The illusory figure of Immortal Venerable Taixing was so angry it was almost about to collapse: "Pretentious! Judging from your unsteady steps, you probably can't even last three seconds!"

Li Chen smiled noncommittally and walked straight into the inner hall.

Tonight, he deliberately did not activate the soundproof barrier, but instead placed a restriction on the mouth of Immortal Venerable Taixing, so that he could only hear but not speak.

Thus, this poor illusory immortal was forced to listen to the battle situation all night long.

The sound was sometimes like a raging storm, sometimes like a gentle stream, sometimes high-pitched and passionate, sometimes low and melodious. It was more torturous than the cruelest torture.

The next morning, Li Chen, feeling refreshed, pushed open the door and looked at the nearly collapsing Immortal Venerable Tai Xing, teasingly asking, "How was your performance last night?"

Tai Xing Immortal Venerable gritted his teeth and stubbornly said, "It's just a few tricks to release sound effects, nothing serious!"

Li Chen raised an eyebrow: "Oh? It seems last night's 'performance' wasn't quite direct enough." On the third night, Li Chen simply left a crack in the door to the inner hall.

The illusory image of Tai Xing Immortal Venerable was forced to witness the entire process, and its illusory eyes almost popped out of their sockets.

What devastated him even more was that, in comparison, he actually felt a sense of inferiority.
The phantom of Immortal Venerable Taixing flickered wildly. This...this is impossible! How could a mere mortal possibly do this!

Moreover, his fairy wife showed a side of him that he had never seen before!
The illusory image of Tai Xing Immortal Venerable could no longer speak, and could only let out meaningless roars.

He never imagined that he, a dignified immortal, would one day be humiliated to such an extent by a mortal!

These past few days, Li Chen's life has been quite fulfilling and structured.

During the day, he would patiently guide Yue Shuang and Yun He, two exceptionally talented young people, in their cultivation and challenges.

He greatly admired Yue Shuang's aptitude for swordsmanship, while he saw potential in Yun He's dedication to thunder magic.

"Raise your wrist another three points, and the sword energy will flow through." Li Chen stood near Yue Shuang, giving earnest instructions.

Yue Shuang was extremely excited, for this was the very Emperor himself giving her guidance!

On the other side, Yunhe was practicing the key points of thunder magic taught by Li Chen, his forehead covered in sweat.

Every time he made a mistake, he wanted to slap himself. This was a technique personally taught by His Majesty, how could he not master it?

In the evening, Li Chen had an in-depth conversation with the fairy Ruoyu.

Ruoyu has fully adapted to her new identity and has even begun to learn court etiquette.

Her star-like eyes were filled with adoration, and she obeyed Li Chen's every word.

"Your Majesty, does this hairstyle look good?" Ruoyu examined herself in the bronze mirror, her silver hair styled into the standard hairstyle of the Empress Tian Ce.

Li Chen wrapped his arms around her slender waist from behind: "My beloved concubine looks beautiful no matter what."

Ruoyu blushed and gently leaned against Li Chen's chest.

The "treatment" over the past few days has made her deeply dependent on Li Chen, and the memories that were implanted in her have become an integral part of her.

On the morning of the sixth day, Yue Shuang and Yun He came to say goodbye.

The two gained a great deal and need to return to their sect for seclusion to digest it.

"Your Majesty, this humble subject takes his leave." Yunhe knelt on one knee, his tone respectful.

Yue Shuang also performed a standard courtly salute: "After returning home, this commoner will certainly diligently cultivate herself and live up to Your Majesty's expectations."

Li Chen nodded slightly: "Go."

The two left reluctantly, turning back every three steps until their figures disappeared at the entrance of the ruins.

Time flies, and the tenth day has arrived in the blink of an eye.

The sun shone brightly outside the ruins as Li Chen led Ruoyu out slowly, hand in hand.

Ruoyu, dressed in a light purple palace gown, with her silver hair flowing like a waterfall, nestled beside Li Chen, behaving exactly like an imperial concubine.

Just then, the illusory figure of Tai Xing Immortal Venerable finally couldn't hold back any longer: "Ruo Yu! You've been deceived by this mortal! I am your husband!"

Ruoyu looked warily toward the source of the voice, but when she realized it was just a phantom, she curled her lip in disdain: "Yes, yes, are you also trying to say that I was injured in the war between immortals and demons and lost my memory?"

Immortal Venerable Taixing was taken aback, then quickly nodded: "Yes, yes, yes! You remembered?"

"You're crazy!" Ruoyu rolled her eyes and took Li Chen's arm. "Your Majesty, let's go. Let's ignore this lunatic."

Li Chen raised the corners of his mouth slightly and gave Tai Xing Immortal Venerable a victorious smile.

The "memory therapy" he's been doing these past few days hasn't been for nothing; he's already considered all sorts of possible scenarios.

The illusory image of Tai Xing Immortal Venerable trembled violently, but was powerless to do anything about it.

He watched helplessly as his beloved wife left with another man, and even called him a lunatic! This was an utter disgrace!
(End of this chapter)