Fantasy: I, the Great Celestial Venerable of the Dao

She bit her red lips and finally nodded: "Okay, I'll go with you."

But I warn you, if you dare to harm my people, Qingqiu will not let this go!

"Qingqiu?" Wan Jianyi and Xiao Yicai exchanged a glance, both seeing doubt in each other's eyes.

They had never heard of this name before.

Qingyun Mountain, Yuqing Hall

The atmosphere inside the hall was heavy, yet strangely curious.

The high-ranking members of the Qingyun Sect gathered, their eyes all fixed on the woman in red in the center of the hall.

She stood there, her figure graceful as a willow in early spring, her red dress like the fiery dawn, and the phoenix tail flower birthmark between her eyebrows made her skin look even whiter than snow.

What's most special about her are her eyes; when they're clear, they're like a mountain stream, but when they move, they have a mischievous and lively quality.

Like an innocent forest sprite, they inspire a sense of goodwill in others.

"Why...why are you arresting me?"

The woman in red took a small step back, her eyes darting around, her voice carrying just the right amount of timidity.

This gesture softened the hearts of many young disciples.

"Hmph." Wan Jianyi stood beside Dao Xuan and spoke coldly.

"Stop pretending. Tell me, where are you from? What's your world like?"

Upon hearing this, Bai Fengjiu bit her lower lip lightly, revealing a stubborn expression:

"What is your purpose? Why are you interrogating me?"

Are you plotting something against my world? I won't tell!

His stubborn yet fragile appearance stirred pity in the hearts of several female disciples.

"Don't be afraid, sister." Ling'er stepped out from the crowd, dressed in a light green dress, her voice as gentle as a spring breeze.

"We just want to understand the situation; we won't hurt you."

Longkui softly echoed, "Yes, our Qingyun Sect is a reputable and righteous sect, and we never oppress the innocent."

A barely perceptible smugness flashed in Bai Fengjiu's eyes. Just as she was about to continue her performance, Wan Jianyi grew impatient:

"Ling'er, Longkui, do not be deceived by this woman."

Yesterday, I ventured out to investigate and stumbled upon her using her charms to bewitch the people of my land and extract information.

This woman is far from being as innocent and naive as she appears. Seeing that her cultivation level was considerable, I captured her for interrogation.

Bai Fengjiu's expression changed slightly, and she retorted angrily:

"What enchantment! That's a magic that makes people reveal the truth!"

Are you calling it witchcraft just because you haven't seen it? Is it wrong for me to be eager to find out?

"Immortal techniques?" Wan Jianyi sneered.

"Do you think I wouldn't see the seductive intent in your magic? And you still dare to try and deny it!"

"Does a cultivation method that carries a seductive connotation mean one is not a virtuous person?"

Bai Fengjiu's eyes widened, making her appear even more lively and adorable.

"Besides, I am not an ordinary person; I was born with this aura. Is that a mistake?"

Wan Jianyi was stunned, momentarily speechless by this absurd logic.

A low murmur arose inside the hall.

Tian Buyi stroked his chin and whispered to Master Shuiyue beside him, "This girl is quite eloquent."

Shuiyue nodded slightly: "Judging from her appearance, she certainly doesn't seem to have any great evil intentions, but..."

"Just what?"

Shuiyue frowned: "But being too clever, I'm afraid he has a lot on his mind."

At this moment, Dao Xuan slowly spoke: "Silence."

The two words, though not loud, were like a clear spring, instantly silencing all other noises in the hall.

Bai Fengjiu's heart skipped a beat, and she couldn't help but look at the Taoist priest in the dark green robe sitting in the main seat.

Is this Dao Xuan?

Yesterday, she extracted a lot of information from two captured cultivators from Shenzhou. Among them, the most frequently mentioned was the Qingyun Sect Leader.

It is said that this person once fought against the Beast God single-handedly, and also maneuvered through the six realms in the war between gods and demons, making him the undisputed number one person in the world.

At the time, she thought it was just an exaggerated legend, but now that she has seen it with her own eyes, she knows that the rumors are true.

Dao Xuan simply sat there quietly, like a majestic green mountain, steady, profound, and unfathomable.

His gaze was calm, yet it seemed to see right through people's hearts.

Bai Fengjiu subconsciously stopped her fidgeting and stood properly.

"Xiao Huan." Dao Xuan looked at a girl with her hair in two buns in the crowd. "Come and take a look."

All eyes turned to Zhou Yixian's granddaughter, Xiao Huan.

Although this girl is young, she has already inherited her grandfather's skills in physiognomy, and may even have surpassed him.

Xiao Huan blinked her pure, big eyes and circled Bai Fengjiu twice.

He carefully examined her face, bone structure, and complexion.

Bai Fengjiu felt a little uncomfortable under her gaze, but she forced herself not to move.

After a long pause, Xiao Huan spoke crisply, "Reporting to the sect leader, this sister's appearance... is quite peculiar."

"Oh? Tell me more."

"Her eyebrows are relaxed, and the corners of her eyes are slightly upturned, indicating that she is kind-hearted and blessed. But..."

Xiao Huan tilted her head.

"However, the redness in the tear troughs and the slight disorder in the marital palace indicate a bumpy road in love and a tendency to be troubled by love."

In Grandpa's words, it's... "love-struck."

The hall fell silent for a moment.

Then, someone chuckled, but quickly suppressed it.

Bai Fengjiu's cheeks flushed red, both embarrassed and angry:

"The theory of physiognomy is vague and unreliable, how can it be accurate!"

"You...you don't believe what I say, but you believe this little girl's nonsense?"

"Xiao Huan never makes things up," Wan Jianyi said calmly.

"You!" Bai Fengjiu was furious.

Dao Xuan raised his hand to stop the argument, his gaze falling on Bai Fengjiu: "How should I address you, young lady?"

Bai Fengjiu hesitated for a moment, then answered, "Bai Fengjiu."

really.

Dao Xuan's heart was filled with turmoil, but he showed no emotion on his face.

It has been 137 years.

Since his transmigration here, he has cultivated Taoism, taken charge of Qingyun, and experienced the vicissitudes of the Six Realms. His memories of his past life have long been sealed in his heart.

He thought it was just another life, another world, but who would have thought...

The worlds from those stories have crashed into reality in such a brutal way!

Three Lives Three Worlds, Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms... Bai Fengjiu, the Princess of Qingqiu...

Dao Xuan picked up his teacup and took a small sip, using this action to suppress his turbulent emotions.

He must remain calm.

Now that the two worlds have merged, many variables have arisen, and a single misstep could lead to catastrophic disaster.

"Miss Feng Jiu." Dao Xuan put down his teacup, his voice gentle yet carrying an undeniable power.

"On behalf of my junior brother, I apologize to you. It was our Qingyun Sect's fault for forcibly inviting you here."

Bai Fengjiu was taken aback, not expecting the number one person in the world to apologize in public. She quickly waved her hand:

"Senior, you flatter me. It was...it was my rash actions that led to this."

"May I ask you, young lady, what is the world you live in like?"

Dao Xuan asked, "The fusion of the two realms concerns the lives of hundreds of millions of living beings."

We need more information in order to respond appropriately.

Bai Fengjiu fell silent.

She's not stupid. Although she's been spoiled and somewhat naive in Qingqiu.

But after all, she was the Princess of Qingqiu, and this matter concerned the survival of her entire clan.

She can distinguish between what's important and what's not.

The people in front of her seemed gentle, but Wan Jianyi was clearly hostile towards her.

Although this Dao Xuan Sect Leader was calm, he was no ordinary person, as he was able to sit in charge of the number one sect in the world.