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

Inside the ball of light, countless Dao patterns seemed to be arising and ceasing, mysterious and unpredictable.

The flow of time here seems different from the outside world, and the laws of the Dao are clearer and more active.

Moreover, it contains a trace of the unique array principles and killing intent of the Celestial Venerable Lingbao, making it an unparalleled treasure land for cultivation, enlightenment, and even healing.

Ordinary cultivators, let alone entering this place, would find it difficult to detect the special nature of the core of the Heavenly Soldier Ancient Star.

Only someone like Tan Lin, who knows the secrets and possesses extraordinary treasures, could easily enter this Heavenly Venerable's legacy.

As soon as the three stepped into this "Spirit Platform" world, a dark figure emerged from the chaotic energy.

The other person was dressed in a simple black dress, her figure was like a treasure bottle of the Great Dao, her face was extremely beautiful but she had an innate coldness and loneliness, it was Li Qingjue who had arrived here first.

She was originally sitting cross-legged not far from the ball of celestial fire, meditating, when she sensed Tan Lin's presence. She immediately ended her cultivation and got up to greet him.

Da...da...

"Master."

Li Qingjue stepped forward and bowed respectfully to Tan Lin.

Her gaze swept quickly over Tan Lin, noticing that his face was somewhat pale.

But his breathing was steady and he seemed to be alright, which put his mind at ease.

Then, her gaze fell on the two people beside Tan Lin.

She had never met Guo Ziqian before, but seeing him respectfully following behind his master, she knew he must be someone important, so she nodded slightly in acknowledgment.

But when her gaze fell on Tianling, she paused slightly.

The woman before me wore a flowing purple dress, her figure was graceful, and her beauty was unparalleled.

Especially her pair of purple-gold eyes, which shone brightly and exuded an indescribable air of nobility and mystery.

Although his aura was slightly weak due to his injuries, his unfathomable depth and the faint Daoist energy he exuded made Li Qingjue feel a chill in his heart.

This is an extremely powerful woman; if they were at the same cultivation level, their combat strength would likely be no less than hers.

Moreover, the origin of her bloodline... seems to be extremely special, giving her a faint sense of oppression while also signifying great temptation.

But what made her frown slightly at this moment was that...

The way the other person was looking at her seemed... a little too complicated?

His gaze held an undisguised scrutiny, a mixture of joy, emotion, and even a hint of... "kindness"?

Li Qingjue asked herself why she was looking at this woman with such eyes when she had never seen her before.

however,

Before she could think it over, or even ask her master about the woman's background, he didn't wait for her to think it over.

The woman in the purple dress moved with light, graceful steps, her jade-like feet tapping on the crystal-clear glass floor with a crisp sound, and she arrived in front of her in just a few steps.

Then, to Li Qingjue's somewhat astonishment, Tianling stretched out her arms and gently embraced her.

“Little girl…”

Tianling's voice was choked with sobs, filled with endless tenderness and lingering fear. She pressed her face against Li Qingjue's ear and whispered:

"Back then on the Forbidden Ancient Road, when I saw you self-destruct your essence and break the blockade... I really thought you were dead. I don't know how long I blamed myself, nor how I could explain it to 'him'..."

Upon hearing this, Li Qingjue's immortal body stiffened, completely stunned.

A little girl?!

Forbidden Ancient Road?

Self-destruction?

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Chapter 247 Empress: I Can't Bring Down the Title "Master's Wife" (8K Long Chapter Bonus Update, Please Subscribe!)

Thoughts drifted,

Li Qingjue instantly realized that the other person was referring to the old story from many years ago, about her and the "Senior Gu Shennu" who had once wanted to take her as a disciple, on the forbidden ancient road...

But... how did this woman know that?

Did that person tell you, or did you find out through your master's channels?

And judging from his tone, it was as if he had experienced it firsthand.

Wait... Forbidden Ancient Road... Gu Qingying...

A sudden thought flashed through Li Qingjue's mind, and she suddenly remembered the contradictions she had noticed about the Goddess Gu during that period.

Could it be that the other party is Gu Qingying?

Thinking of this, Li Qingjue broke free from Tianling's embrace, her clear gaze fixed on the other's breathtakingly beautiful face so close to hers.

Purple-gold eyes...

Although the other person's appearance was different from that of the goddess Gu, the way she looked at people in her eyes was undoubtedly gradually overlapping with the "old friend" she had "escaped" with for many years in her memory!

"You...you are Senior Gu?"

Even so, Li Qingjue still spoke with some uncertainty, his voice carrying a hint of hesitation.

"You remember now?"

Tianling released her completely, a mischievous yet gentle smile appearing on her beautiful face. She reached out and gently tapped Li Qingjue's delicate nose.

"But I am not a 'descendant' of the lineage of that person named Gu Qingying. Although you were in 'her' physical body back then, it was 'us' who truly communicated with you..."

You little brat, you were so stubborn and foolish back then. Did you ever think that your self-destruction might have really killed you?

Descendants?

Physical body... us?

What is the other party's current state?

Upon hearing this, Li Qingjue's expression flickered, but he quickly regained his composure.

The world is full of wonders. Now that they have met again, and she has come with her master, it is no longer meaningful for her to be as vigilant as she was many years ago.

"So you're a 'senior'."

While pondering, Li Qingjue took half a step back and gave Tianling a slight bow:

"I was quite confident about what happened back then, which is why I acted that way. I never expected that it would cause you so much guilt over the years. I am truly ashamed... In addition, I would like to thank you for your guidance back then..."

In those years, some of the other party's insights, while not particularly beneficial to her, were still quite helpful.

"What 'senior' or 'elder'? It sounds too formal and makes me feel old."

Tianling waved her hand, smiling as she looked at her, becoming more and more satisfied.

Suiren had taken this disciple from who-knows-where, and her achievements were now truly astonishing, even surpassing her in cultivation level.

"That……"

Li Qingjue's eyes flickered, unsure of how to address him.

She now realizes that the other party is most likely an old acquaintance of her master from a previous life, but she doesn't know the exact nature of their relationship.

However, judging from the fact that Master brought him here, their relationship must be quite close.

"Alright, stop guessing. My name is Tianling, and I come from the ancient Tianxuan clan, which was destroyed in the Primordial Era. However, I am not alone. There is another person who does not want to come out and face some things. Her name is Shenyue, and she is the princess of Shencanling in the late Primordial Era."

I remember leaving a message at that Imperial Pass before; I carved the two characters 'Tian Yue'..."

Tianling introduced herself, then blinked her beautiful purple-gold eyes and said mischievously:

"If we consider our family history and seniority, you can call me 'Master's Wife'."

"Master's wife?"

Upon hearing this, Li Qingjue was suddenly taken aback.

A rare look of surprise appeared on her flawless face, but she quickly concealed it before any further complex emotions could surface.

At that moment, she subconsciously glanced at Tan Lin beside her out of the corner of her eye.

In sight,

Tan Lin stood with his hands behind his back beside the celestial fire-like spiritual light, surveying this Celestial Venerable's "Immortal Platform" world.

Upon hearing this, the corner of his mouth twitched almost imperceptibly, but he neither turned around nor denied it, as if he were admitting it.

Upon seeing this, Li Qingjue immediately understood, yet a strange feeling stirred within him.

I see……

This Senior Tianling is actually Master's Daoist partner in his previous life?

She recalled that on the Forbidden Ancient Road, the other party seemed very familiar with the secret method of forging the bronze mask on her face that was still intact, and could almost recite in detail some things that only she and her master had experienced.

For example, her first encounter with her master at the Crimson Cloud River...

However, the title "Master's Wife"...

At this moment, she understood that the other party was definitely not someone like that vixen Shao Hanyun. The fact that this person could say such things in front of everyone present, and that her master hadn't said anything, made her remarkable.

Therefore, she must be extremely important to her master, and her position in her master's heart is far beyond what Shao Hanyun can compare to, and the same is true for her.

rustling... rustling...

For some reason, thinking about this made her feel inexplicably bitter.

It was something very important to her. It had been completely hers when she was young, but now it had been divided into several parts, and what she owned was not the largest part.

Of course, this analogy might not be entirely accurate, but she didn't know how else to describe the feeling...

outside world,

Li Qingjue looked at Tian Ling's stunningly beautiful face and temperament, which appeared to be the same age as his own, equally "in the prime of life," and even more so due to her imperial blood, cultivation, and experiences over countless ages.

The word "Master's wife" circled on her lips several times, but she ultimately couldn't bring herself to say it.

She and her brother depended on each other since childhood. After her brother passed away, she spent ten years under the protection and guidance of her master. After that, she began to live alone, and her personality became cold, aloof, and even ruthless and extreme. She was not good at getting close to people.

Although they respected their teachers like deities and relied on and trusted them...

But for her, the most important people in her life were only her brother and her master.

But now, suddenly there is such a beautiful "master's wife" who seems to be superior to her in every way, and she finds it hard to adapt and even harder to get close to her.

"..."

After a moment of silence, Li Qingjue ultimately chose a compromise, bowing slightly once more before saying:

"Junior Li Qingjue greets Senior."

Tianling was incredibly intelligent; she immediately noticed Li Qingjue's embarrassment and aloofness. However, she didn't press him for anything, simply covering her mouth and chuckling softly.

"Alright, alright, I won't tease you anymore. All this 'senior' stuff sounds really awkward."

I met your master at…

At this point, she glanced at Guo Ziqian, who was sitting not far away with his eyes downcast, and at someone else who was intently investigating the place, then she continued with a smile:

"Your master and I became acquainted through a fight in the past, and we became friends when we were humble beginnings, and went through life and death together..."

But between you and me... I'm not human, and I dislike those rules and regulations the most. We can each just follow our own paths.

If you don't mind, you can call me "Sister Tianyue" from now on. That way, you won't forget about the guy who's 'playing dead' most of the time, and it'll seem more intimate..."

As she spoke, she glanced at Tan Lin, a sly smile in her eyes.

From a certain perspective, this is indeed the case; in a way, she is someone's "cheap aunt"!

Li Qingjue paused for a moment, then looked at Tan Lin.

Tan Lin then turned around, a hint of helplessness on his face, and nodded to Li Qingjue, saying:

"Please do as you please, there's no need to stand on ceremony."

With his master's approval, Li Qingjue felt a slight sense of relief and whispered to Tianling:

"Qingjue greets Tianyue... elder sister."

"Ah, that's right!"