The Immortal Empress, Unrivaled Through Eternity

"It's actually comprehension!"

Looking at the handwriting in front of her, Li Yunqing's eyes were filled with surprise.

The next moment, a gentle, jade-like aura descended from the sky and merged into her spirit.

In that instant, her spirit and soul seemed to be cleansed and nourished by endless jade-colored light, and insights from her cultivation burst forth one after another.

Ultimately, they converged into a river, submerging her spirit and soul, as if she had suddenly realized something.

The magical power of the seventh level of Qi Refining and the true Qi of the middle grade of Qi Realm flowed rapidly through his body at this moment.

Like a babbling brook, it all converges into the chest and disappears into the Tanzhong acupoint.

Inside the Tanzhong acupoint, a round sphere resembling the moon rotates rapidly.

As magical power and true energy continuously merged, strands of immortal and martial power grew increasingly abundant and dense.

Like the vast moonlight, illuminating the entire world.

Watching the evolution of the Immortal Martial Power, Li Yunqing seemed to have gained some insight.

"True energy is sought internally from the body, while magical power is sought externally from heaven and earth."

"Martial arts techniques use the body as a furnace of heaven and earth, and the will as a hammer forging a hundred times, to condense qi into true essence."

"It does have similarities with Taoist cultivation techniques."

With this comprehension, the perfected Mingyu Gong and the perfected Yaowang Jing profound meanings showed signs of subtle harmony and resonance at this moment.

"Comprehension is not enough. If one cultivates all the techniques to perfection, perhaps one can extract the true meaning and fuse them into one."

"At that time, we will be able to create a path for cultivating immortal martial arts."

Li Yunqing opened her eyes, took a soft breath, and her eyes sparkled.

The more comprehension traits she develops, the stronger her comprehension will become. It's only a matter of time before she creates her own path to immortality and martial arts; there's no need to rush it.

Her eyes flashed, and the panel suddenly appeared before her.

Name: Li Yunqing.

Lifespan: 15/∞

Strength: Mid-level Qi Realm

Frosty Sword Intent: Mastery (82%)

Yin Spirit: Proficient (10% → 13%)

Skills: Music, chess, calligraphy and painting (perfect) Characteristics: Single-minded, energetic, photographic memory, exceptional talent, musical talent, and unparalleled intelligence.

Five Elements Secret Manual (Minor Success 177/1000) Characteristics: None.

Mingyu Gong (Mastery 0/3000) Characteristics: Ice-like skin and jade-like bones, clear mind, pure Yin body, Taiyin eyes, and clear thinking.

Blazing Sea Finger (Minor Success 107/500) Trait: None

Wind and Cloud Movement (Minor Success 146/500) Trait: None

"Our strength is only at this level for now. We can head to the capital."

"If I continue to hone my sword intent along the way, I might be able to break through to the upper level of the Qi Realm."

"And movement techniques, I should practice those when I have time."

Li Yunqing got up and left Ziyun Pavilion, asking Xiaolan to pack her clothes and valuables.

Although he did not focus on cultivating his body techniques, he was not weak in the slightest due to the support of various magical arts.

Especially when it comes to flying on a sword, he is no less skilled than a grandmaster.

Moreover, the quality of movement techniques is too low. Apart from the inherent characteristics that come with perfect movement techniques, the other levels depend on luck.

Even if it has derivative characteristics, they probably won't be too strong; you still need to find a powerful movement technique.

It's past Chen Shi (7-9 AM).

Twelve guards escorted the carriage as it drove out of the Li residence.

Facing the sun, under Li Yansong's watchful eye, we headed towards the city gate.

They did not choose to ride horses, but instead traveled by horse-drawn carriage.

Although it's not fast, you can continue to hone your martial arts skills along the way.

According to the Cangshan Sword Saint, arriving in the capital within a month is not a rush.

Moreover, having someone to take care of your daily life makes things much more convenient.

It's not that I'm being spoiled, it's just that I'm used to enjoying life, and traveling alone feels a bit strange.

There's no need to force yourself to suffer if you don't have to.

"What's the capital like?"

Looking out the carriage window at the receding Qingzhou City, Li Yunqing's thoughts were in turmoil.

There was a sense of melancholy at leaving home, but also a hint of anticipation.

It feels like stepping out of Qingzhou and into a vast new world.

"Miss, there are people at the Halfway Pavilion."

Just then, Xiaolan's voice suddenly rang out.

"Who is it?"

Upon hearing this, Li Yunqing subconsciously looked through the window at the pavilion not far away.

It was a small pavilion at the foot of Arashiyama, where travelers could take shelter from the rain and rest.

But at this moment, three figures stood there: Jiang Yu, Jiang Jing, and Qin Yu.

"How did they get together?"

"Are we both wanderers in the same boat?"

A thought flashed through Li Yunqing's mind, and she almost laughed, but she didn't want to pay attention to it.

But recalling the scene at the city lord's mansion three days ago, he still spoke up, "Let's stop at the Half-Mountain Pavilion."

Since we know each other and aren't enemies, it would be somewhat impolite not to say goodbye after coming all this way to see her off.

The carriage stopped at the Halfway Pavilion. Li Yunqing pulled back the curtain and stood on the front edge of the carriage without getting off.

Instead, he curtsied and said gently, "Thank you for seeing me off. The journey is long, so please head back soon."

The three men watched in silence as Li Yunqing, dressed in a purple dress, stood gracefully on the carriage.

It seems like I don't know what to say for a moment?

His gaze was somewhat complicated.

This gentle and quiet girl seems to be a completely different person from the girl in the city lord's mansion who defied the imperial edict and tried to kill members of the royal family three days ago.

But at that moment, all three of them realized something.

The girl in front of me may seem frail, but she is extremely determined.

She may appear calm and unassuming, but she has her own opinions.

She appears gentle and polite, yet maintains an invisible distance at all times.

In the past, they might have regarded this kind of politeness as a rule for women.

But now they all understand that true intimacy is not about etiquette and rules.

Instead, they broke the rules of etiquette, laughed and chatted freely, and showed their true selves, playing and frolicking without restraint.

Rules are sometimes like distance, a distance that people cannot cross to get closer.

"Junior Sister Yunqing, I shouldn't have gone to annul the engagement."

A moment later, Jiang Yu spoke with some regret.

If they hadn't broken off the engagement and had stood by Li Yunqing, wouldn't they have stayed together and gotten married instead?

"Everyone has their own choices and priorities, and we don't need to regret or be distressed because of them."

"That's fine too, isn't it?"

Li Yunqing responded softly.

"Miss Yunqing, back then I..." Qin Yu seemed to want to explain.

But he didn't know how to explain it, after all, when facing the royal family, he didn't stand in front of Li Yunqing, and didn't even dare to take a step forward.

"No need for explanation, this is perfect!"

Li Yunqing responded, "I don't need others to do things for me or sacrifice for me for no reason."

"And what about me?" Jiang Jing asked, a hint of resentment in his voice.

Li Yunqing blinked, somewhat puzzled, and asked, "Isn't this a fair trade?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Jing paused, a hint of bitterness on his face: "Just a transaction?"

In an instant, all three of them turned their gazes to Li Yunqing, and they spoke almost in unison: "We..."

As soon as the words left their mouths, the three of them stopped abruptly, glared at each other, and then spoke again in unison:

Is there any chance for us in the future?

As soon as he finished speaking, all three of them fixed their gazes on Li Yunqing's face.

It seemed as if they were trying to discern something unusual from that delicate and beautiful face.

They were disappointed, however, as there was not a trace of anything amiss on that perfect face, not even a change in his gaze.

"Are you kidding me?"

Li Yunqing remained silent.

But she still smiled slightly, her delicate face blooming like a beautiful flower in the sunlight.

With an indescribable allure, her red lips parted slightly.

"The three gentlemen should know that in this world there are martial arts that can lead to the heavens, there are generals who protect their regions, and there are chivalrous people who slay demons and monsters."

"There are also hermits who listen to the wind and rain at night, elegant scholars who play the zither to seek secluded places, and literati who read books to gain wisdom."

"The world is so vast, and there's so much more to it than just love and romance."

At this point, Li Yunqing bowed deeply and said, "The three gentlemen are truly outstanding men, the kind of men that countless people envy."

Why not go out for a walk, see the vastness of the world, and enjoy the scenery of this world?

"I believe there are things in this world that transcend romantic love."

"My dear gentlemen, my heart is not here. Farewell!"

Looking at the alluring woman in the purple dress, and listening to her clear, bell-like voice.

The three of them stood there stunned, not recovering their senses until the carriage had driven far away.

That radiant smile, as beautiful as a flower, was deeply imprinted in the minds of the three of them.

Perhaps years from now, they will never forget.

In front of the pavilion halfway up the mountain, there was that girl, that smile, those words.