The Immortal Empress, Unrivaled Through Eternity

"A Grandmaster of the Profound Realm?"

Xiao Lan and the guards all paused, staring blankly at the purple figure that was stepping through the void and going against the wind.

Miss, aren't you at the mid-stage of the Qi Realm?

Everyone in Qingzhou City knows it.

But this ability to fly through the air is indeed a power possessed only by those in the Xuan Realm who wield the power to control heaven and earth.

"That...that's a flying sword?"

"The heavens and earth have turned against us, our spiritual energy has dissipated, how can we use the flying sword?"

Seeing the spiritual light flashing and patterns spreading on the three-foot-long sword in Li Yunqing's hand, Yuan Qing was also suddenly stunned.

She hadn't paid much attention to what she'd seen in the dilapidated temple before, because it didn't seem to have any spiritual light.

However, the heavens and earth turned against him, and without magic power, he could not activate the array patterns within the flying sword, let alone control it.

Compared to an ordinary longsword, a flying sword is merely a sharper weapon, and is even inferior to an ordinary longsword.

But at this moment, Yuan Qing realized that the array patterns on the longsword had been activated.

"Could she... have already found a new path of cultivation?"

Yuan Qing was stunned. Even though he had no heart, he could still feel his chest pounding.

Those Demon-Suppressing Guards who had retreated to the official road, including Commander Ji Yun, were all staring at the sky in shock.

He stared speechlessly at the sight of her long, slender legs stepping into the air, her black hair and purple skirt dancing in unison.

The Grandmaster is a woman!

What's even more terrifying is that the girl's face was no more than twenty years old!

When did such a woman of unparalleled talent and stunning beauty appear in the world?

In the void.

Li Yunqing's brow shone brightly, her Yin spirit formed hand seals, and her magical power flowed rapidly through her body.

"Lightness Technique! Leap Technique! Swiftness Technique! Body Protection Technique!"

One after another, the basic spells of the Five Elements were cast, and a faint spiritual light flickered on Li Yunqing's body.

She took light steps, and her figure floated away, like a startled swan.

Suddenly, Li Yunqing stopped, placed the sword in front of her, made a sword finger with her left hand, and gently stroked the blade.

Immortal martial arts power suddenly burst forth from his fingertips.

"Sharpness Technique! Fortification Technique!"

The longsword suddenly shone brightly, its sharp aura fluctuating wildly, and it hummed incessantly.

In her first battle against evil, she armed herself almost to the teeth.

But she didn't stop. As the giant beast, several meters tall, rapidly approached, she closed her eyes slightly.

"Buzz!"

The power of the Yin spirit surged suddenly, and the sword intent also boiled at this moment, merging with the immortal martial power in his chest, flowing into the longsword along the meridians.

Techniques such as the Frost Sword Technique and the Demon-Slaying Sword Technique flashed rapidly through his mind, and at this moment they all merged into one.

All the insights gained at this moment were transformed into a single sword technique.

It resonates with her sword heart, sword bones, sword body, and the belief in her heart that all things, including heaven, earth, and all laws, are equal.

"Buzz!"

She suddenly opened her eyes, and her once gentle and tender gaze suddenly became sharp and piercing.

"One sword... to pacify the world!"

The name of the sword move suddenly appeared in her mind.

It seems that as long as this sword is swung, all injustices in the world will crumble.

And she finally moved, her figure turning in the void, her purple dress fluttering in the air.

The long sword in his hand suddenly slashed horizontally.

A simple horizontal slash.

But the light, coldness, and destructive aura on the sword suddenly burst forth, shining with seven-colored light, and transformed into an arc of sword light.

At the very moment the sword light burst forth, the whole world seemed to fall silent.

Xiao Lan, the guards, and even the Demon Suppression Guards all froze, their faces contorted with shock.

It seemed as if an invisible force was binding heaven and earth.

The gale subsided, and the smoke and dust settled.

Even the fallen leaves in the mountain streams floated in the void.

She also incorporated the power of the Yin spirit into this sword technique.

The sword was drawn, imprisoning the void.

"Clang..."

Only when the sound of a sword ringing out did everything here suddenly return to normal.

All anyone saw was a huge crescent-shaped sword beam descending from the sky at an extremely fast speed, disappearing in a flash.

It swept straight across the chest of the giant ape statue, and then, with its remaining force, swept across the distance, extending for hundreds of feet.

Like a fine, extremely sharp line that cuts across the landscape, the rocks and trees tremble slightly, and then fall silent.

Even the giant ape that had been running wildly over the rocks came to a complete stop.

"Killed?"

Seeing that there was no change in the world, and even the giant ape's chest was unharmed, everyone was filled with astonishment and doubt.

Just then.

"Click click click..."

A strange sound rang out.

Where the sword light had just passed, the gleaming white ice began to spread at a visible speed.

Including rocks, trees, and giant ape statues over ten meters tall, all were instantly covered and encased in ice.

Everything turned to ice at that moment, devoid of any life.

An endless chill also rose into the sky.

In an instant, snowflakes fell, and within a hundred-foot radius of the sword energy, everything was covered in silver.

That extreme chill seemed capable of freezing everything and solidifying the soul, causing everyone on the official road to shiver.

Looking around, the earth shimmered with ice; trees, flowers, rocks, and even demons had all become crystalline ice sculptures, motionless.

There was not a sound whatsoever.

"Dead?"

"Killed him with a single sword strike?"

Ji Yun's eyes widened as she looked at the sky in disbelief.

Xiao Lan, the guards, and the Demon Suppression Guards all looked up at the sky.

In mid-air, Li Yunqing's purple dress fluttered, her hair danced in the air, and she held a long sword in her hand. She regained her gentle and serene demeanor, and her whole being remained ethereal and natural.

Her brows and eyes were gentle, and even her eyes were full of tenderness and affection.

Like a piece of warm and beautiful jade in a snowy landscape, it is the only source of warmth that makes it impossible to look away.

It seemed as if the sword energy that had frozen a hundred feet in ice just now was not something she had struck at all.

"Is this the true power of immortal martial arts?"

"Is this the true power of my full-force sword strike?"

"If I had possessed that sword back then, would that old eunuch have been able to so easily erase my sword energy?"

Li Yunqing's eyes flickered, her mind filled with a myriad of thoughts.

The power of heaven and earth is very strong.

Fighting against someone who has mastered the power of heaven and earth is like a person fighting against an entire world.

There is no comparison at all.

This is also why Grandmasters of the Profound Realm are so powerful.

When she swung her sword at the Sixth Prince, it was that old eunuch who wiped it away with a wave of his hand.

Extremely relaxing.

"If it were now, this sword strike should be enough to wound him, right?"

The thought flashed through Li Yunqing's mind: the burst of immortal martial power combined with that sword technique.

The power of this strike definitely surpasses that of an ordinary Qi Realm cultivator.

She glanced down at the lifeless giant ape-god elephant, her longsword hummed, and vanished instantly into her sleeve.

Her figure suddenly turned around, and like a snowflake, she drifted gracefully toward the carriage, standing steadily on it.

Upon seeing this scene, Yuan Qing suddenly snapped back to reality, a look of bewilderment flashing in his eyes.

Although it has just been born, it does not yet have a physical body and is unable to cultivate martial arts.

But she naturally also understands martial arts.

Below the Profound Realm, without the support of the great power of heaven and earth, the power of a single sword strike could never possibly reach such a large area.

It is even more impossible for it to possess such power to freeze everything and extinguish all life.

Even the true qi of the Qi Realm could never possess such power.

Even ordinary Qi Refining Realm cultivators, using magic power to cast spells, could not possibly have an effect that extends a hundred feet.

"So...she really found a new path?"

Yuan Qing turned his head, looked at the gentle and quiet Li Yunqing, breathed a slight sigh of relief, and glanced around without asking any questions.

Given Li Yunqing's personality, if she really creates a new method, she will be by her side and will definitely be the first one she can access. There's no need to rush.

Thinking of this, she moved closer to Li Yunqing, rested her head on his shoulder, and whispered, "That Ji Yun from the Demon Suppression Division secretly watched you for twenty breaths, five of which stopped at your chest and five at your waist."

"Ten more breaths to stare blankly at your face!"

"Yeah, he's the bravest one. The others glanced at you and then lowered their heads, not daring to look again."

Upon hearing this, Li Yunqing's expression stiffened slightly, and she replied telepathically, somewhat amused and exasperated, "Sister, I think you look better when you're reserved and dignified. Can you change back?"

"Too late! Being reserved and dignified is for outsiders!"

"From the moment you called me 'sister,' you can never go back to the way you were."

Yuan Qing moved closer, pressing against Li Yunqing's side and holding her arm tightly: "It's no use regretting it now!"

Li Yunqing remained silent, but she did agree with Yuan Qing's words.

Being reserved and dignified is for outsiders; you don't need to put on airs with your own people.

Just then, Ji Yun stepped forward, cupped his hands, and said, "Thank you for your help, Miss, in slaying the evil spirit."

As he spoke, his eyes still darted slightly upwards, stealing glances at Li Yunqing's face.

The power of that sword strike just now made him dare not be reckless in the slightest.

He killed a demon who was close to the Profound Realm with a single sword strike. Even if he wasn't at the Profound Realm, he was at least at the peak of the Qi Realm.

Moreover, although the feeling of the sword light binding heaven and earth was very brief, it still carried a faint sense of the power of heaven and earth.

A single sword strike could freeze a hundred feet deep; its power must have reached the profound realm.

The girl before them possessed terrifying strength, and not just anyone would dare to act recklessly in her presence.

The strong should not be humiliated, even if that strong person is a stunningly beautiful young woman.

The image of the gentle and serene girl in the purple dress, holding a long sword amidst the swirling snow, is now deeply etched in my mind.

This prevents him from being frivolous or negligent.

"You're too kind, Commander. Demons and evil gods are to be killed by everyone."

Li Yunqing returned the greeting gently, and then said, "Xiao Lan, let the guards find a place to rest."

This place is filled with the chilling aura of the Ice Soul Sword Body, making it definitely not a good place to rest and spend the night.

Upon hearing this, Ji Yun quickly stepped forward, cupped his hands, and said, "This place is a desolate wilderness, which is quite inconvenient. Why don't you come with me to the Demon Suppression Division's headquarters to rest?"

"It's not far, it'll take about half an hour."

"Little sister, he's spying on you again!"

Yuan Qing whispered in Li Yunqing's ear, "I think if you smile at him, he'll give you his heart."

Li Yunqing: "..."

Playing with fire can easily lead to self-immolation.

Since she has decided to stay away from romantic relationships, she naturally cannot treat men differently; she will treat everyone the same, regardless of who they are.

Ignoring Yuan Qing's teasing, Li Yunqing thought for a moment and did not refuse.

This place is a desolate wilderness with no place to stay, which is indeed inconvenient.

At least her guards could get better rest at the Demon Suppression Division's headquarters.

Thinking of this, Li Yunqing bowed slightly and said, "In that case, I will trouble you, Commander."

Ji Yun's expression brightened with joy. Suppressing the excitement in his heart, he quickly said, "No trouble at all!"

Such a beautiful and powerful girl, yet she has no airs whatsoever.

Instead, she remained gentle and polite, without a trace of arrogance, which greatly increased people's goodwill towards her.

"This way, miss!"

Ji Yun quickly stepped forward to lead the way.

He was completely unaware that the Demon Guards behind him all had strange expressions on their faces.

Ji Yun, one of the four commanders of the Demon Suppression Division of Linzhou, and the young master of the Ji family in Linzhou City, already possessed the strength of the upper-level Qi Realm.

He is usually arrogant and self-important, looking down on everyone else.

Why do I feel like a lackey now?

Thinking of the girl's stunning figure and her immense power, everyone's hearts surged, and they all lowered their heads in silence.

"Who wouldn't want to be this kind of lackey?"

It was only half an hour after everyone left.

A figure used a movement technique, stepping on the rocks and leaping and gliding through the air, quickly approaching.

They stopped abruptly when they saw the ice sculptures on the mountain.

"this?"

The man who arrived was around forty years old; he was the commander of the Demon Division of Linzhou Town, who had received the message and rushed over at top speed.

He stared in shock at the giant ape demon that was also frozen in ice.

There were no signs of battle; it was more like someone had slashed down from the sky with a sword, freezing everything within a hundred feet and obliterating everything.

"Is he a Grandmaster of the Profound Realm?"

"But it doesn't quite look like it either."

He murmured softly, his face full of doubt: "If it were a Xuan Realm cultivator, a single finger would be enough to kill them, without affecting such a wide area."

"However, even with my Qi Realm at its peak, I probably wouldn't be able to withstand this sword energy head-on."

But the moment his voice fell, the ice sculptures covering the mountain cracked and shattered.

The mountains, rocks, trees, giant apes, and demons were all shattered into ice shards, covering the earth and leaving no trace of life.

"In any case, the crisis is over."

"But... Ji Yun!"

He gritted his teeth, his eyes blazing with anger, and roared, "You killed the demon, and instead of sending a message to inform me, you made me come all this way for nothing?"

"Do you think I'm so free?"