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

Gu Qingying stood in the snow valley, her pale yellow dress fluttering gently in the wind and snow, creating a striking contrast with the surrounding silvery white.

She stretched out her slender hand, caught a falling snowflake, and watched it slowly melt in her palm.

"It was here... that was the first stop on your journey into this world..."

She murmured softly, her eyes somewhat unfocused:

"When we found you, you were still an infant, neither crying nor fussing, just staring at the world with your clear eyes, full of curiosity..."

"Back then, before you awakened your memories of your past life as the Emperor Suiren, did you ever imagine that you would have such a magnificent yet fleeting life, like a shooting star?"

"If you knew how it would end today, would you still choose to walk that path?"

The wind and snow were silent, and no one answered.

Only the howling wind swirls up thousands of piles of snow, as if telling a story, or perhaps just a meaningless sob.

She stood in the snow valley for a whole day and night, until the sun rose and golden rays fell on the snowfield, casting a long shadow of her slender figure.

Finally, she exhaled a soft breath of white air, turned around,

clatter……

With one step, her figure disappeared into the horizon.

After leaving the Snow Valley, Gu Qingying did not return to the Tianxuan Ancient Clan's secret land, but instead left Beidou directly.

She traversed star fields, wandered in the boundless universe, set foot on one ancient star after another, searching for the traces of the "two" patriarchs, Tianling.

However, she knew that the whereabouts of the two founders were a mystery, and the clues they left behind were extremely scarce.

But she still wanted to try. She wanted to ask the patriarch what exactly was going on with that person.

Has he really... completely disappeared?

Could it return in later generations, just as it did after its fall in ancient times?

however,

After a century of searching, traversing numerous star systems, visiting countless ancient ruins and hidden realms, and even venturing into the outskirts of several dangerous places, the search has been relentless.

She still gained nothing.

The two patriarchs seemed to have never existed, leaving no trace.

Finally, she stopped on an ancient star called "Canglan".

This ancient star is located between the Ziwei Star Region and the Beidou Star Region. It is an important node in the starry sky, where the cultivation civilization was quite prosperous.

She found a secluded courtyard in the largest city of Canglan Ancient Star and settled down there, spending her days drinking tea, stargazing, and meditating.

After a century of fruitless searching, she seemed to have come to terms with it.

The patriarch had his own considerations, and perhaps he had even sealed himself off as a master.

Or perhaps, she needs to find some answers herself.

"Since we can't find it, then we won't look for it anymore."

One day, she was brewing tea under the sycamore tree in the courtyard. Watching the boiling water unfurl the tea leaves and release their delicate fragrance, she suddenly murmured to herself:

"This starry sky was once protected by 'him,' so I will stay here and see the scenery he once saw."

She chose to settle in this star region near the Ziwei Star Region.

It is no coincidence.

Because she knew that Ziwei had a royal palace, and that woman, Wang Suiren Lianlei, lived there.

And that woman, Wang, seems to have some inexplicable connection with Tan Lin.

However, she did not take the initiative to contact the other party.

Only occasionally, when he sensed the Ziwei Star from afar with his divine sense and felt the quasi-emperor aura belonging to Suiren Lianlei, which carried a faint sadness, a ripple would stir in his heart.

Several decades later, Gu Qingying's cultivation level broke through to the eighth level of Quasi-Emperor without her realizing it.

She did not deliberately go into seclusion; she simply walked, observed, and experienced the cycle of birth and death under this starry sky. Following the natural way, her cultivation progressed naturally.

One day, as she passed by a mountain range in the northern border of the Canglan Ancient Star, which was covered in ice and snow all year round but full of spiritual energy, her heart stirred.

This place has a unique topography, gathering the power of Yin, yet also secretly harboring a wisp of Yang vitality. The convergence of Yin and Yang makes it a rare treasure land.

Perhaps it was a work left behind by the ancient Yin Emperor and the Sun Emperor, which, through countless generations of evolution, unexpectedly came together.

What's even more remarkable is that deep within these mountains lies an ancient "fairy pool".

The pool water is icy cold, yet it contains pure Yin energy, which is very beneficial to women's cultivation and has a remarkable effect on preserving youth.

Gu Qingying paused there, and a thought suddenly popped into her mind.

She was all alone, with nowhere to go in this vast universe.

Why not establish a sect here, so that we have a place to settle down, leave behind a legacy, and not let our knowledge be buried?

As her thoughts wandered, she recalled the old rules of the Spring and Autumn Pavilion, which only accepted female disciples.

Perhaps this rule can be continued.

Once she made up her mind, she no longer hesitated.

With her great supernatural powers, she moved mountains and filled seas, built palaces and pavilions around this "celestial pool," set up a grand formation, drew upon the power of the Taiyin star, and gathered the spiritual energy of the heavens.

It took three years to complete.

A magnificent yet serene and tranquil palace complex stands amidst this snow-covered mountain range.

The palace was built of white jade and ice, crystal clear, and shimmered with a clear radiance under the moonlight, as if the moon palace had descended to earth.

Gu Qingying named this lineage Guanghan Palace.

She personally searched for some exceptionally talented and kind-hearted girls on several ancient life-bearing planets in the vicinity, brought them back to the palace, and taught them Taoist arts.

She did not take on many disciples; initially, she only took on nine, which is the extreme number of "nine".

Personally teach,

What she imparted was the "Guanghan Scripture," which combined the inheritances of the Heavenly Martial Holy Land and the Spring and Autumn Pavilion, as well as her own creation after reflecting on her own path and comprehending the Dao after reaching the advanced Quasi-Emperor level.

During the establishment of the Daoist lineage, due to her unparalleled beauty, aloof and ethereal temperament, and unfathomable cultivation, she was highly regarded.

Soon, the name "Fairy of the Moon Palace" spread throughout this star field and even radiated to more distant star fields.

Countless cultivators came from far and wide, hoping to catch a glimpse of the fairy's face or to "become disciples" of the Guanghan Palace.

However, the Guanghan Palace has strict rules, only accepting female disciples, and has extremely high requirements for temperament and aptitude. Most people cannot even enter the mountain gate and will be blocked by the formation.

And those female disciples who were fortunate enough to be selected into the palace

Under Gu Qingying's tutelage, their cultivation improved rapidly, and each of them grew into a graceful and elegant young woman with a cool and aloof temperament, dressed in white like snow, just like fairies from the moon palace.

For a time,

The names "Guanghan Fairy" and "Guanghan Palace" have become famous throughout this star field.

Countless talented young men and powerful rulers coveted the fairies in the Moon Palace.

However, due to Gu Qingying being the palace master at the eighth level of the Quasi-Emperor realm, no one dared to use force and could only treat her with courtesy, hoping to gain the fairy's favor.

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Chapter 292 The Empress Seeks Her Master (Bonus Chapter with 10,000 Words, Please Vote! Please Subscribe!)

Gu Qingying didn't care about this.

She established the Moon Palace with no intention of stirring up conflict; she simply wanted to find a quiet place to pass on the Daoist tradition and settle her restless heart.

Of course, perhaps many years later, by chance, this might lead to the unexpected discovery of the clues I've been searching for.

Time flies,

In the blink of an eye, another thirty or forty years have passed.

Gu Qingying occasionally leaves Guanghan Palace and travels through various star regions. She has also "encountered" Jiang Wanqing and Suiren Lianlei, who were traveling from Ziwei Star Region to "relax".

All three are extraordinary women of their time, especially Suiren Lianlei, who are all intricately connected to the deceased immortal golden body.

Jiang Wanqing possesses a gentle temperament tinged with a touch of melancholy, Suiren Lianlei exudes composure and fortitude, while Gu Qingying is aloof and ethereal.

The atmosphere was inevitably a little awkward when they first met.

The reason for this is that Suiren Lianlei and Gu Qingying, because of someone, had spent some time together on the Forbidden Ancient Road, and the former knew more or less some of the latter's "secrets".

However, back then, it was the two ancestors, Tianling and Princess Shencan, who controlled the latter's physical body. Now that they meet again, everything is naturally ambiguous.

The three women gathered, and after two of them exchanged a glance, everything became somewhat clear. Suiren Lianlei didn't deliberately press for details.

The subtle atmosphere quickly dissipated, and in the midst of ordinary small talk, they casually created a starry sky teahouse, where they sat quietly, sipping tea, gazing at the Milky Way, each lost in their own thoughts.

"Does Goddess Gu also know that person?"

After chatting for a while, Jiang Wanqing, who was usually quiet, broke the silence when she saw the two talking about the past and asked softly.

"We've had some interactions."

Gu Qingying nodded slightly, her voice cool and clear.

"It's a pity that such a hero is often killed off..."

Jiang Wanqing's eyes dimmed slightly.

"Who could have imagined that this would be such a momentous occasion?"

Suiren Lianlei also said softly.

They seemed to be implying something in their words, but neither of them ever revealed their true thoughts.

Upon hearing this, Gu Qingying remained silent for a moment, and then said:

"The person is gone, but the living remain..."

Despite this, a trace of lingering melancholy remained in the eyes of all three women.

After that, the three did not have a deep relationship, but because of this special tacit "connection", they would occasionally meet in the starry sky, nod to each other, or exchange a few words.

They both knew that perhaps the same person was hidden in each other's hearts.

That person was too amazing. Even in any era before the ages, he would be considered dazzling, let alone in this great age where it seems that yin is more prevalent than yang and outstanding male cultivators are few and far between.

At this moment, she is the "only one" in the eyes of all the fairies, because no one is more outstanding than her.

If a female cultivator in this world were to have the thought of finding a Daoist partner and spending the rest of her life with him, she would inevitably compare her potential partner to that person in secret.

During this time, Suiren Lianlei invited Gu Qingying to change the location of the Daoist lineage to Ziwei, but the latter did not immediately agree to go.

……

Just as Gu Qingying established the Guanghan Palace on the Canglan Ancient Star, not far from the Ziwei Starfield, and this lineage began to gain fame throughout the myriad realms.

In another ancient star region of the universe, where the ancient star Gouchen resides, there has also been some slight disturbance.

This star was also affected by the turmoil.

Fortunately, no supreme being descended; the aftershocks of the battle merely swept past it from afar, and the damage was not fatal.

Two or three hundred years have passed, and it has recovered most of its vitality.

Gouchen, an ancient star, in the South China Sea.

The vast expanse of blue water stretches to the horizon.

The islands scattered throughout the sea are imbued with spiritual energy, making it a treasure trove for cultivation.

this day,

Deep in the South China Sea, above a large island called "Liuli Island," dark clouds suddenly gathered, and a demonic aura soared into the sky!

Wow!

Immediately afterwards, a bewitching and alluring figure, yet exuding a terrifying quasi-emperor aura, appeared out of thin air above the Crystal Island.

She wore a red dress, her figure was graceful, her skin was as white as snow, and her beauty was unparalleled; every smile and frown could captivate all beings.

But at this moment, those captivating eyes held only a chilling killing intent.

It was Shao Hanyun.