Covering the Sky: The Years I Was the Empress's Strictest Master

Deep within Tan Lin's soul, on the barrier of the Soul Pearl of All Causes, the special causal line of "Gu Qingying," which sometimes changed its state, was no longer special at this moment.

Just now, when all the causes and consequences became clear, and the clouds parted to reveal the moon,

From that causal thread, a new line "peeled off" and grew on the Soul Pearl barrier... to be precise, this line should be described as a "reappearance".

However, because Tianling and Princess Shencan's souls were fused together and became one, this causal thread no longer only represents Tianling. It is actually a twin thread, ever-changing and filled with two completely different auras.

Therefore, using the word "reappearance" to describe this causal line seems inappropriate.

Sizzle... sizzle...

The moment this thread of cause and effect appeared, it instantly spawned a large number of fireflies for Tan Lin.

This completely made up for the loss caused by activating the Soul Pearl to conceal the secrets between the Emperor's Banner and him in the previous incident.

However, it's worth mentioning that these fireflies that sprouted from the Tianling line fall into two categories.

One type is pure and sparkling, while the other is somewhat impure and requires time to settle before it can be used after being refined by the Soul Pearl itself.

'The Divine Silkworm Princess...'

Tan Lin noticed this scene and couldn't help but ponder it.

He had clearly realized that he and Tianling were currently putting on a live broadcast for Tianling.

Thinking of this, he somewhat lost interest and released his large hand that was holding Tianling's slender waist.

He might have let it go unnoticed at first, but now that he's realized it, it wasn't just a "performance" for Princess Shencan alone. The real owner of Tianling's body was probably also watching the live stream.

Whether or not to do a live stream is actually secondary.

The key point is that at this moment, he is thinking about his deep affection for Tianling from ancient times, but the person he is materially close to is "another person".

Even though he knew that Tianling was controlling this body, the unfamiliarity he saw when he opened his eyes still overshadowed the sense of familiarity...

In addition to that, there is...

The combination of these factors made him somewhat uneasy.

Looking back, he could see the Life Spring Waterfall in the distance, and some cultivators who had not witnessed the previous fierce battle were "restless," so he stopped.

"what happened?"

Their lips parted, and Tianling looked up at him with some dissatisfaction, asking a question.

Her stunningly beautiful face, reminiscent of Gu Qingying, was now as radiant as a spring breeze, as lovely as peach blossoms, and her eyes were filled with tender affection, reflecting only Tan Lin's image.

"We've arrived..."

Tan Lin didn't look at her, his deep gaze fixed on the distance, and he spoke slowly.

"So what? It's still so far away, isn't it? Or have you been reincarnated, tempered in the mortal world, and found someone else in your heart?"

Seeing this, Tianling pursed her lips slightly and then teased him in a mischievous way.

Upon hearing this, Tan Lin shook his head and calmly said:

"Your condition is what it is, and now is not the time to do those things. Besides, you have one soul and two spirits; if some things are too abrupt, it will create a rift, which would be bad."

Just now I vaguely sensed that the fluctuations of your divine consciousness within your Sendai were somewhat unstable. It seems that the one involved in this matter has some significance to them; they must have protested to you quite a bit just now, right?

Upon hearing this, Tianling frowned slightly:

Why bother with her?

But even after saying that, she didn't continue.

Next, she simply nestled close to him, her shimmering eyes gazing outwards, her mind exceptionally empty and serene.

Suddenly, after a while,

She seemed to recall something from more than ten years ago, and her expression suddenly became somewhat somber and uneasy.

She had been thinking about how to bring that up with Tan Lin for the past few days, but she didn't know exactly how to say it.

"Is something on your mind?"

Standing nearby, Tan Lin keenly noticed the change in her emotions and asked directly.

"There is something I don't know how to bring up, but I've thought about it, and I know I'll have to tell you sooner or later, and you'll find out eventually..."

Tianling nodded slightly, pulled Tan Lin to sit down, and then, in a low mood, recounted how she had encountered Li Qingjue deep in the forbidden ancient road years ago, and what happened afterward.

Tan Lin listened silently.

When he heard that Li Qingjue had sacrificed himself to overcome his tribulation and ultimately absorbed a wisp of imperial power from a supreme artifact to break their encirclement, causing his body to explode and his life to end, scattering the essence of thousands of different species, he was deeply moved.

The look in his eyes became somewhat strange.

Not long ago, during that battle, under the [All Causes Vision] and [All Causes Barrier] states, he noticed the few special causal lines on the Soul Orb barrier.

Among them, Li Qingjue's causal line was still shining brightly, and even thicker and darker in color than before.

"That's how it is. I'm truly sorry for your disciple's death. She shouldn't have suffered this fate; I dragged her into it..."

Finally, Tianling whispered.

Tan Lin patted her delicate hand. Because it involved the secrets of the Soul Pearl, he did not tell her about Li Qingjue's situation.

Whether Li Qingjue lives or dies, he will know in the future, but for now, he still spoke up to comfort him:

"You don't need to feel too guilty about this. Since she chose to do that, she must have had her own reasons and confidence..."

"Don't try to comfort me. That was your disciple, and he died trying to save me, his master's wife. How can I possibly live with myself like that?"

Tianling pursed her lips, preventing Tan Lin from continuing.

After saying that, she stared at Tan Lin with some dissatisfaction and suspicion, and asked:

"Why do you seem completely unmoved by this news? Was she really your disciple? Did you already know about her death all along...?"

At this point, a look of realization dawned on her face:

"Yes, nearly twenty years have passed since that incident, you should have known by now..."

She murmured to herself.

Tan Lin was completely speechless, letting him continue to fill in the blanks in his mind.

This matter is difficult to explain. He can't very well say that, given Li Qingjue's incredible resilience, even if the other party dies, he might not necessarily die himself.

In his past life, the contingency plan he left for that disciple actually contained another one hidden within the bronze mask.

However, he did not mention this to Li Qingjue when he was on his deathbed in his previous life.

Splash...

outside world.

The small boat cuts through the waves at an extremely fast speed.

The period was not without its ups and downs.

A very small number of cultivators, blinded by greed and unaware of what had happened before, or desperate individuals who relied on their special abilities to hide and escape, attempted to ambush the two people on the small boat from afar using secret techniques and poisonous curses.

But for Tan Lin, who possessed the Soul Pearl of All Causes, these tricks were child's play, as he could see through them perfectly.

He didn't even need to use the imperial banner; often, a mere glance was enough.

A sword aura infused with supreme profound meaning,

Or a single, remote Six Paths Reincarnation Fist could blast those hiding and revealing their true nature, along with their magical treasures, into dust, staining the sea of ​​suffering with their blood.

After several attempts, no one dared to make the slightest move, and could only watch as the small boat sailed towards the life spring sea eye, where vital energy surged and sword energy soared into the sky.

Three days later

Finally, the small boat arrived at the outer area of ​​the Life Spring Sea Eye.

The essence here is so concentrated that it liquefies, forming a waterfall that cascades down. Furthermore, four terrifying sword intents, earth-shattering and awe-inspiring, faintly emanate from the area, chilling the body and causing the soul to feel as if it is about to shatter.

Ordinary sage kings would find it extremely difficult to approach this place.

Tan Lin made a hand seal with one hand and recited the secret techniques of the Lingbao lineage.

The Life Spring Waterfall ahead parted slightly, revealing a narrow passage protected by secret power.

But just as he was about to lead Tianling into the passage...

"Please wait, senior!"

"Fellow Daoist Tan! Goddess Gu! Please wait!"

With a whoosh, dozens of streaks of light flew rapidly from the distant sea, stopping a thousand feet away from the small boat and revealing their forms.

They were a group of seemingly harmless "young" cultivators, ranging in cultivation from saints to saint kings, including both men and women, and both human and alien races.

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Chapter 195 The Meeting of Old Flame and New Love (6K Long Chapter, Please Subscribe!)

Whoosh!

Swoosh... Swoosh...

These people approached from a short distance away, their faces displaying expressions ranging from excitement to fervor:

"We, the 'juniors,' have witnessed the divine might of the 'senior' and are filled with admiration. We wish to become the senior's disciples, serve as his servants, and follow him closely, even unto death!"

A young human saint king was the first to kneel down, speaking earnestly.

"Goddess Gu's beauty is unparalleled, and I have long admired her. I humbly request that you take me in and serve me faithfully!"

A female saint from another race also stepped forward and bowed gracefully to Tian Ling.

"Fellow Daoist Tan, we have come here only to follow you and admire your unparalleled grace. We beg you to have mercy and lead us into the Sea Eye. Even if we are only given a small corner of the outer area to cultivate, we will be eternally grateful!"

At this moment, on the sea, cultivators from all directions began to speak one after another, their words humble and their eyes fervent.

At first glance, they seemed to be a group of cultivators who were impressed by Tan Lin's strength and demeanor and genuinely wanted to follow him.

However, some onlookers further away, upon witnessing this scene, all revealed a hint of disdain in their eyes.

At this moment, in the eyes of these "outsiders," the greed, scheming, and wishful thinking in the hearts of that group were almost completely exposed.

They all uttered words of admiration and devotion, and their eyes were indeed fervent, but their gazes kept glancing towards the Life Spring Sea Eye passage.

In their hearts, they were mostly calculating how to take advantage of this "east wind" to cling to the coattails of the Immortal Golden Body, so that they could enter the legendary Land of Creation and get a share of the spoils.

There are even those among them harboring deeper malice, acting under orders to infiltrate the crowd with malicious intent, launching an attack when they pass through the waterfall passage, breaking the secret technique of the indestructible golden body, and causing them to perish under the killing intent of the sword energy.

If you really want to become my apprentice and follow me, what were you doing all this time?

Why did they appear just as the two were about to enter the Sea Eye of Life Spring?

Perhaps there are genuinely fervent admirers among them for that indestructible golden body, but they are definitely few and far between.

shuh...

All eyes were on them.

In the distance, rather than watching the shameless faces of these cultivators, the "young supreme beings" and old monsters from different races were more interested in seeing how the couple on the small boat would react.

At such a young age, she has received such a level of "support" and adulation.

If any of them were in that position, even knowing that some people had ulterior motives, they would probably still feel uneasy.

however,

Contrary to many people's expectations,

Tan Lin neither excitedly stepped forward to recruit those people into his ranks, nor did he launch a violent attack on them.

He simply swept his deep gaze calmly over all the cultivators who were eagerly crowding around him, his gaze not lingering for a moment, as if he were just sweeping over one clump after another of air.

Even so, wherever his deep gaze swept, the cultivators on the Sea of ​​Bitterness instinctively averted their eyes to meet his.

Many people chose to lower their heads briefly, not daring to really look him in the eye, for fear that he would raise his hand and unleash a Six Paths Reincarnation Fist, a Five-Finger Fist Heart Sword, or a Myriad Self Great Handprint.

Da...da...

Turning his gaze away, Tan Lin's steps did not falter even for the slightest moment.

Amidst the watchful eyes of the crowd, he took Tianling in his arms and stepped into the separated waterfall passage.

He didn't care about these people's opinions, nor did he have the time to discern how many of them genuinely wanted to follow him.