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

"..."

"The Holy Spirit Ancestral Court has lost face big time this time. Three high-level quasi-emperors made a move, but they returned defeated..."

"This matter will not end here. Even if some beings in the Southern Ridge are still lying dormant, this great era of enlightenment has been underway for hundreds of years, and it will probably react soon!"

"However, before this, the Chi family was at the height of its power. Now, who would dare to underestimate the Chi family?"

If these two sisters were to join forces and advance further, even ordinary cultivators on the verge of enlightenment would likely have to be wary.

"The Xiang family... has been saved for now, but how long can it last?"

"..."

The powerful figures both within and outside the domain whispered among themselves.

High in the sky, Chi Yao and Chi Xuan paid little attention to those gazes.

wow...

Soon, they concealed their presence and descended together from the sky, landing on the open ground in front of the Xiang family ancestral hall.

"Chi Yao of the Chi family greets Uncle Xiang..."

"Chi Xuan, I've met you before..."

With their feet firmly on the ground, the two women exchanged a glance, then gave a graceful bow to Xiang Li, who was trembling as he approached.

Although their cultivation level has far surpassed that of their opponent, they still maintained impeccable manners and a respectful attitude.

Before him, Xiang Li, his old eyes filled with tears and his beard trembling, quickly stepped aside to avoid the bow, and then said in a trembling voice:

"No, no! You two... you're too kind to this old man! If it weren't for your righteous intervention today, my Xiang family... my entire Xiang family would probably have met with a terrible fate!"

The Xiang family will never forget this kindness and virtue!

After speaking, he led the Xiang family members behind him, who were surviving the ordeal and filled with gratitude and lingering fear, to bow down to the two women.

Seeing this, Chi Yao raised her hand in a gesture of support, a gentle force helping Xiang Li and the others to their feet, her clear and aloof voice softening slightly:

"Uncle, you flatter me. Our Xiang and Chi families have been friends for generations, and helping each other is our duty."

The teachings of our ancestors are something the descendants of the Chi family dare not forget.

Anyone who witnessed what happened today would not stand idly by and watch the Holy Spirit be so oppressed...

Besides, Brother Tan has always been meticulous in his planning. Although he hasn't returned in recent years, I imagine he wouldn't completely ignore the Xiang family. Even without our presence, he might have already made some unforeseen arrangements.

Tan Lin?

Upon hearing this, the members of the Xiang family exchanged glances, and a hint of reminiscence flashed across Xiang Li's eyes.

On the side, upon hearing someone mention a certain person, Chi Xuan, with a somewhat complicated expression, stepped forward and spoke gently to Xiang Li:

"Uncle Xiang, there's really no need for such formalities. My father and you are close friends, so it's only right that we help you today. However, given what has happened, it's no longer appropriate to stay here. We need to make some plans as soon as possible."

Upon hearing this, Xiang Li nodded repeatedly, tears streaming down his face. He was filled with gratitude, indignation, and deep concern for the future of his family.

During the conversation,

Behind him were the members of the Xiang family, especially the younger generation, such as Xiang Yun and Xiang Ning.

Looking at the two stunningly beautiful and incredibly powerful women not far away, he felt not only deep gratitude but also an indescribable sense of awe and admiration.

Such a peerless beauty, such powerful cultivation, such noble sentiments...

She was truly like a celestial maiden descending to earth, a ray of light illuminating the abyss of despair in their hearts.

All around, some young men were mesmerized, but then they realized how vastly different they were from the other man, and they couldn't help but feel ashamed and lower their heads.

Standing there, Xiang Li noticed the slight fatigue on the two goddesses' faces, knowing that they had expended considerable energy in the battle just now, and then said:

"This is not the place to talk. Please come inside for tea and rest, my nieces and nieces. Xiang Yun, quickly prepare the ancestral hall and serve the finest 'Crimson Cloud Spirit Mist Tea'!"

"Yes, Grandpa!"

Xiang Yun quickly agreed. He glanced cautiously at the Chi sisters, then turned and hurriedly went to make the arrangements.

……

Soon,

The Xiang Family Ancestral Hall is simple and solemn. Although it no longer possesses the glory of thousands of years ago, it still exudes a profound sense of history.

Inside the hall, the calming sandalwood incense burned, and the steaming tea emitted a refreshing fragrance.

Chi Yao and Chi Xuan were invited to take their seats, and they sipped the spiritual tea with elegant manners.

They were not arrogant in the slightest because of their current high level of cultivation; on the contrary, they maintained sufficient respect for Xiang Li, their father's old friend.

Xiang Li sat in the main seat, looking at the two shining sisters on either side, and was filled with emotion. For a moment, he was in a daze.

In a trance,

He seemed to be recalling hundreds of years ago.

The young man, who had already shown extraordinary talent but was still somewhat naive, walked out of the stone village of Chixiachuan and traveled to the northern region. There, he almost formed a legendary friendship with the ethereal woman in the pale yellow dress on his left...

The two children are about the same age.

Both are extraordinary; one possesses an indestructible golden body with pure bloodline, and the other has a naturally born primordial spirit body—both are physiques that appear only once every ten thousand years.

If they were to come together, they would surely be like a perfect couple, a match made in heaven.

In fact, when he sent the boy to the Chi family, wasn't he also driven by some selfish motives?

At that time, the two beauties of the Chi family were already renowned throughout the five regions, and countless forces wanted to propose marriage to them, almost wearing down the threshold of the Tianchi Mountain Range...

The young man's journey to the Northern Region did not disappoint.

Once he set out, he made rapid progress, which caught the attention of the man who had secretly protected him for a part of the journey. He later thwarted many ambushes on his own...

Later, the other party had dealings with the two girls at the Chi family home, and both he and his family friend Chi Tianfeng were happy to see it happen.

But who would have thought...

The young man politely declined the marriage proposal.

Since then, although the two families have not developed any animosity and have continued to maintain contact, this potential marriage has been put on hold.

Since then, whenever Xiang Li thinks of this place, an indescribable sense of regret wells up in his heart.

At this moment, looking at the pair of Chi family pearls before him, who had grown up to be so outstanding, with their appearance, talent, character, temperament, and cultivation all being among the best in the world, he sighed in his heart.

What wonderful children they are! Whether they are the older or younger sister, they are still a perfect match for "that person" even now.

But that person...

Sigh, I really don't know what the other person was thinking at the time?

Is there any woman in this world more outstanding and suitable than the two daughters of the Chi family?

Why did he fall for a demoness from another race?

If it had been his own son who refused the marriage proposal, he probably would have immediately gone north to try and win him back.

The relationship between the Xiang family and him was truly delicate, especially given the secrets surrounding that person...

Thoughts drifted,

At this moment, Xiang Li's mind was filled with a myriad of thoughts, and his old eyes showed an even more complicated expression.

Feelings such as regret, confusion, and emotion ultimately transform into a soft sigh that only one can hear in their heart.

He respected that person's choice; it was their own path, their own way.

As an "elder" who temporarily looked after him as he grew up, all he could do was offer his blessings and support.

Seeing my old friend's daughter again today, and seeing her so exceptionally talented, inevitably stirred up this deep-seated regret once more.

"Xiang Shibo?"

Beside her, Chi Xuan, with her keen perception, noticed the strangeness in Xiang Li's expression and called out softly.

Xiang Li snapped out of his daze, quickly composed himself, and put on a smile, though that smile carried a hint of melancholy and world-weariness:

As people get older, they tend to get distracted more easily.

Seeing how successful you sisters are now, I am truly happy for Brother Tianfeng and for the Chi family. With daughters like these, what more could a man like Tianfeng ask for?

He paused, looking at the two women, his eyes full of admiration and kindness:

"My niece has a cool and aloof personality, but a steadfast heart in the Dao."

Xuan'er is gentle and intelligent, possessing a primordial spirit body of boundless mystery; her future achievements are equally limitless.

Your unity and mutual support are a great blessing to the Chi family and to the Beidou human race.

"Today's battle, though my cultivation is low, has captivated me greatly. With you all here, the Chi family will surely stand firm in this great world, and may even advance further."

These praises came from the bottom of their hearts, and upon hearing them, both women bowed slightly.

"Uncle, you flatter me."

despair……

After exchanging a few more pleasantries, Chi Yao put down her teacup, her expression turning serious, and got straight to the point:

"Uncle, I have come here not only to relieve the Xiang family's crisis, but also on the behalf of my ancestor, to discuss important matters with you and the members of the Xiang family."

Upon hearing this,

Xiang Li and the core members of the Xiang family, including Xiang Yun and Xiang Ning, who were accompanying him in the hall, all looked solemn, and the latter group of people became even more stiff and awkward.

Chi Yao continued:

"Uncle, you must be aware of the current situation in the Big Dipper and even in all the heavens and myriad realms."

The Holy Spirit Ancestral Court is acting increasingly recklessly, while the Underworld is making frequent moves, collecting the true blood of all spirits—their ambitions are far from small.

In recent years, other behemoths such as the Divine Organization, Phoenix Nest, and Feathered Divine Dynasty have also clashed with them.

This great era of enlightenment has been underway for some time now, and some ancient beings that have been dormant for so long are likely no longer able to restrain themselves.

I once used a divine artifact to foresee the future using the secret of the previous character. In this life, the outbreak of darkness and turmoil is probably inevitable, though I don't know the exact time.

However, nowadays, new and old quasi-emperors are appearing more and more frequently in the universe, so I deduce that that day is probably not far away..."

Her voice was neither loud nor soft, but every word struck like a hammer blow to the hearts of everyone in the Xiang family.

"The Big Dipper, since ancient times it has been called the Burial Star of Emperors by those from beyond the realm. It is a place where heroes gather and forbidden zones stand in abundance. Since ancient times it has been the source of turmoil and the eye of the storm."

Once unrest breaks out, this place will inevitably bear the brunt, becoming a major disaster area for the Supreme Beings to reap their blood sacrifices.

At that time, let alone ordinary cultivators, even many powerful holy lands and sects will find it difficult to guarantee their safety.

Chi Xuan picked up where her sister left off, her voice gentle yet tinged with seriousness:

"My Chi family has lived in the Northern Region for tens of thousands of years. Although we have the forbidden land of Tianchi as a reliance..."

However, faced with true darkness and turmoil, he dared not say he could protect the entire clan.

Therefore, after discussing with the elders, my father decided that the entire clan would migrate, leaving the Big Dipper constellation, and heading into the cosmos to seek out several hidden places of life, dispersing and hiding until the turmoil subsided.

She looked at Xiang Li, her beautiful eyes filled with sincerity:

The Xiang and Chi families have been on good terms for generations, sharing the same blood and lineage.

The Xiang family is now in decline and has incurred the wrath of the Holy Spirit Ancestral Court. Although they have temporarily repelled their powerful enemy today...

But given the vengeful nature of the Holy Spirit's ancestral temple, retaliation will likely be imminent.

If another powerful figure were to attack, or even if the Great Perfection Holy Spirit Fire Demon of Nanling were to return from beyond the realm in person, my sister and I fear we would not be able to protect the Xiang family for the time being.”

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Chi Yao concluded by saying:

"Therefore, my sister and I have come here to invite the Xiang family to relocate with our Chi family to temporarily avoid their wrath."

The universe is vast; there's always a place to settle down. Perhaps one day, when the storms subside, it will be Brother Tan's turn…”

At this point, she paused slightly, a glint of light flashing in her beautiful eyes, but instead of continuing as she had originally intended, she changed the subject:

“When I was with my brother at Tianchi, he mentioned an old folk tale that goes, ‘If you save the land but lose the people, you lose both the land and the people; if you save the people but lose the land, you save both the land and the people…’”