Giving Birth But Not Raising, Why Are You Crying Now That I’ve Become an Immortal Emperor? - Chapter 11 - Chapter 11 – Cultivating in the Dao Palace, Learning Swordsmanship at Mount Longhu, Seeking a Dao Companion in Yaochi—Isn’t That Just Perfect

When Dongfang Yuqing and her group arrived at the training grounds, Ye Lingyun was already in the center of the field practicing his swordsmanship. White figures leaped across the field, and sword lights howled through the air. Though his figure still appeared somewhat youthful, under the backdrop of the swirling snow, there was an undeniable extraordinary aura about him.

With a single glance, Dongfang Yuqing immediately confirmed that the person practicing swordsmanship in the training field was the one she had come here to find.

Chu Xi, standing by her side, gently explained to her, “Senior, this child’s name is Ye Tian. He is from our Great Chu Palace. The technique he’s currently practicing is the Falling Snow Sword Technique, created by my maid, Xue Yi.”

Before Dongfang Yuqing could respond, Zhao Tianming, who had been eagerly following behind, spoke up, “Heh, being able to execute the ‘Frost Descent’ sword move, this kid must have been practicing for quite some time.”

“Your Majesty, it seems you’ve invested quite a bit of effort in training him. However, the third sword of this sword technique is quite difficult. Given this kid’s talent, I reckon he’ll need a few more years of practice before mastering it,” Zhao Tianming added.

Upon hearing this, Chu Xi’s brows furrowed slightly as she gave him a sideways glance, her face turning colder as she retorted, “This is the first time he has practiced this sword technique.”

Dongfang Yuqing was secretly astonished upon hearing this. She looked at Ye Lingyun with a deepened gaze.

Zhao Tianming was taken aback, “How is this possible? He learned two moves in a single day? And the second move, Frost Descent, has already reached perfection?”

He sneered in disbelief, “Heh, Your Majesty, you’re really stretching the truth here.”

“And look at him, he’s trying the third sword move already? For such a young child to aim so high, he’s bound to accomplish nothing.”

Chu Xi pouted in annoyance, unable to contain her frustration. She rolled her eyes and nonchalantly responded, “Believe it or not.”

In the training field, immersed in his sword technique, Ye Lingyun hadn’t noticed their arrival. His face was resolute as he let out a light shout and executed another sword move!

The third move, Great Snow, No Trace!

In an instant, snowflakes danced wildly in the air, and a chilling aura swept through the heavens and earth. A sword Qi, like a rainbow stretching into the sky, suddenly shot upward from the sword, only to vanish in the blink of an eye.

Clang—!

The sword light disappeared without a trace, but a sharp and unmatchable wave of energy suddenly spread out, as swift as thunder, shooting straight towards the location of Dongfang Yuqing!

Buzz!

With a faint hum, the fierce wave of energy suddenly vanished, and the world fell still.

Dongfang Yuqing remained composed, not having made a single move throughout. She emanated a sense of silence and formlessness.

Ye Lingyun laughed aloud, sheathing his sword and landing gracefully from the air. He turned to look at Xue Yi, who was standing beside him in a daze, and asked with a smile, “Sister Xue, how do you think I performed this sword technique?”

Hearing his voice, Xue Yi finally snapped out of her trance, her gaze now filled with deep astonishment as she looked at him. “You… learned it too quickly.”

“I only demonstrated it once, and you’ve already learned it?”

Xue Yi was completely stunned.

When she first realized this sword technique, it took her several years of diligent cultivation to reach perfection.

Yet now… Ye Lingyun had caught up with her years of hard work after watching her demonstrate it just once.

People really are incomparable!

At the same time, within the training ground, the shock wasn’t limited to her alone.

Chu Xi stared at Ye Lingyun, her phoenix eyes slightly trembling. Her delicate hand instinctively covered her lips, her beautiful face filled with an expression of disbelief.

Great Snow No Trace!

This child actually cultivated the third sword of the Falling Snow Sword Technique, Great Snow No Trace, to perfection?!

He learned the entire Falling Snow Sword Technique so quickly?!

The Empress of Great Chu, Chu Xi, was stunned.

Nearby, Zhao Tianming also stared at Ye Lingyun, his face turning ashen. He now harbored some caution towards him in his heart.

This child was the same infant who had been carried back years ago, and in just a few years, he had already reached the Golden Core realm?!

This child cannot be left alive!

With this thought, Zhao Tianming’s gaze turned cold.

At the same time, he couldn’t help but be impressed. An eight-year-old Golden Core? Such a feat had never been seen across the Nine Provinces.

Chu Xi, having regained her composure, turned to look at Dongfang Yuqing and softly asked, “May I ask, Senior, is the person you’re looking for this child?”

Dongfang Yuqing didn’t answer immediately. After a moment of contemplation, she surprisingly shook her head lightly.

“It’s not him.”

“However, this child is indeed interesting.”

At the same time, she thought to herself: This child has an innate Dao body. At the age of eight, he has reached the Golden Core realm, his talent is extraordinary. In the future, he can certainly be cultivated as the Dao Child of my Dao Palace.

But now is not the right time to take in a disciple. The demonic nature within me could erupt at any moment—I can’t be certain what I might do to him if that side of me awakens.

Moreover, the human heart is unpredictable, and those who stand out are often targets.

For now, I’ll leave it for later and plan it out then.

Seeing her refusal, Zhao Tianming, who was following behind, let out a sigh of relief in his heart. He glanced at Ye Lingyun again, and a hint of gloating appeared in his gaze.

Heh, little brat, you missed your opportunity.

After all, for Zhao Tianming, if Dongfang Yuqing truly took Ye Lingyun as a disciple, he would have no hope of turning things around.

Chu Xi, on the other hand, was quite surprised as she looked at Dongfang Yuqing.

An innate Dao physique, and she didn’t take him in?

But, being a sharp-minded Empress, she quickly reconsidered and had some inkling of the situation. It seems there may be more to this than meets the eye.

Regaining her composure, Dongfang Yuqing elegantly moved forward, exuding an ethereal aura as she slowly approached Ye Lingyun.

Her temperament was calm and otherworldly, and her beauty was breathtaking.

“You there, little one—have you ever heard of the Dao Palace?” Dongfang Yuqing’s calm gaze rested on Ye Lingyun. Her voice, soft and melodious, carried an inexplicable charm.

Ye Lingyun nodded.

“Would you like to join?”

Ye Lingyun shook his head.

“No thoughts on that.”

Dongfang Yuqing looked at him with some surprise and said, “If you join the Dao Palace, you might have the chance to become the Dao Child, the most respected figure among the Dao disciples. The Dao Child’s status is prestigious, and all Dao disciples must follow orders. Additionally, the three major Daoist forces will all pour resources into your development.”

“Then, you would learn Dao techniques in the Dao Palace, study swordsmanship at Mount Longhu, seek a Dao companion in Yaochi, and pursue the true Dao in a life of freedom and bliss. Doesn’t that sound wonderful?”

Ye Lingyun maintained a calm expression, though internally he couldn’t help but think: This is quite the alluring proposition.

But my own mother came from the Yaochi, and she still abandoned me.

Dongfang Yuqing seemed to read his thoughts, offering a faint smile as she gently ruffled his hair, not continuing her offer.

She exchanged a few words with Chu Xi, then, with a graceful wave of her sleeve, her slender figure vanished, leaving without a word.

Light shimmered in the air, and in the blink of an eye, Dongfang Yuqing had already left the land of Chu.

At that moment, a sinister voice echoed from deep within her, “Heh, you won’t take him in? Soft-heartedness will never lead to great things.”

Dongfang Yuqing responded calmly, “When he becomes the Dao Child and enters the Ancient Immortal Secret Realm, he’ll help me retrieve the heavenly grass. Then, I can suppress you.”

The sinister voice laughed wildly, “You’re so sure of him?”

Dongfang Yuqing did not respond, and a faraway look appeared in her beautiful eyes.

An innate Dao physique…

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