Chapter 367 - 133: How Can He Absorb So Much? Sullied Our Imperial Eyes, an Unexpected Surge in Strength

’If I had a sister who was willing to do anything for me, what would I do...?’

Honestly, she didn’t really understand the complex web of love and hate between Jiang Lan and Jiang Ruxian.

But for a figure like Jiang Ruxian to treat Jiang Lan with such devotion said everything.

"Your Majesty, Young Master Jiang’s wet nurse has taken up temporary residence in the Imperial Capital. This servant has already sent someone to find out where she is staying..." Spring Orchid whispered from the side.

Emperor Xia’s gaze flickered slightly.

"But that woman in white seems to be living with her," Spring Orchid added.

Emperor Xia was immediately discouraged.

BOOM!!!

But just then, a vast and majestic aura suddenly erupted from the palace ahead. The surrounding mountains trembled, its power terrifying.

Abruptly, a brilliant beam of immortal light seemed to pierce through heaven and earth. It was resplendent and blazing, becoming an eternal glow that illuminated the world.

Without the concealment of the Array, this phenomenon would have likely torn through the firmament and appeared beyond the heavens.

It was a world-shaking scene. Around the immortal light, a boundless Spirit Sea materialized, its edges unknown, its end unseen.

At this moment, Jiang Lan sat cross-legged in the Dragon Transformation Pool like an Immortal Spirit—serene and peaceful, transcendent and ethereal.

Behind him, the faint image of an Immortal Phoenix appeared. It was impossibly noble, yet it possessed a tyrannical majesty that looked down upon the nine heavens, ten lands, and all living beings across the ages.

’A Spirit Sea ten thousand zhang wide, and it’s even larger than that... What kind of talent is this...?’

Emperor Xia stared intently, not blinking, utterly shaken.

Then, as the rosy mist and the phenomenon dissipated, she saw the now-empty Dragon Transformation Pool. A blush suddenly appeared on her fair face, and she quickly turned her head away.

’That scoundrel! Who told him to take off his clothes?’

’He has defiled my royal eyes.’

With a flash, her figure vanished from the mountain peak.

Spring Orchid hadn’t quite processed what happened. She subconsciously glanced over, and her face also turned bright red.

When they were adding the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Objects earlier, a dense mist had provided cover. Now, the Dragon Transformation Pool was completely empty, leaving everything in plain sight.

She stole a few glances before averting her eyes. The tips of her ears burned, and for some reason, she felt a strange restlessness in her heart.

The Immortal Embryo Creation Dew was the essence left behind by an Immortal Phoenix Nirvana. Since ancient times, the Immortal Phoenix Race has been a race beloved by heaven and earth; both males and females possessed perfect, flawless figures and appearances.

Not to mention, Jiang Lan himself was strikingly handsome, a rare beauty in the world.

But even though Emperor Xia had left, she still had to stay here and lead Jiang Lan out.

This troubled her quite a bit.

...

After leaving the Imperial Palace, Jiang Lan looked at the handmaid beside him. Her head was lowered, but the tips of her ears were flushed red. With a gentle expression, he offered his thanks.

It wasn’t until Jiang Lan had walked some distance away that Spring Orchid dazedly came back to her senses and touched her own burning cheeks.

She suddenly felt that His Majesty Emperor Xia’s speculations made sense... Perhaps there was more to the previous rumors about Young Master Jiang.

After interacting with him, she realized he really seemed like a good person. His speech was humble and gentle, making it easy for others to form a good impression.

’Why did he have a reputation as a villainous, profligate young master before?’

"He left?"

Upon returning to the Imperial Palace and reporting to Emperor Xia, who was reviewing memorials, the emperor asked nonchalantly,

"Young Master Jiang has returned to the Prime Minister’s Mansion," Spring Orchid replied with her head lowered.

Emperor Xia glanced at her. "Why are your ears so red? Did he say anything?"

Spring Orchid said, "Young Master Jiang asked this servant to thank Your Majesty on his behalf. He said he will remember this kindness and will repay Your Majesty in the future."

Emperor Xia let out a cold snort, but the corners of her lips still curved up in a fleeting arc.

After returning to the Prime Minister’s Mansion, Jiang Lan took the time to properly feel the changes in his strength and realm. After opening his Spirit Sea, his cultivation had logically broken through to the Third Realm and, in one go, had reached a state close to Perfection.

He had already achieved Illuminating Nether, and his Soul Palace was already formed. All he needed was one more breakthrough, and his apparent cultivation level would reach the Fifth Realm.

Such speed was truly world-shattering.

Furthermore, the enhancement of his physical body and Divine Soul made it easier for him to unleash the power of his Destiny Dao Fruit.

Even if he were to face the former Chief Eunuch, Eunuch Wei, again, he would now truly have the power to fight him.

The benefits gained from the Dragon Transformation Pool this time truly exceeded Jiang Lan’s expectations, not to mention the luck he had siphoned from Emperor Xia in the process.

Even she hadn’t noticed that her attitude toward him had subtly undergone a great change.

In turn, this brought Jiang Lan a considerable amount of luck.

’I still haven’t fully digested the fortune I obtained in Qianyuan Prefecture. Even I can’t say for sure what my true strength is right now.’

’Next, I need to consider my Domain and Dharma Aspect. I estimate that I’ll be able to handle even a Seventh Realm expert with ease...’

Jiang Lan assessed his current strength. It was a pity he had no real battle to test it.

Although Emperor Xia no longer held any enmity toward him, she was still far from where Jiang Lan wanted her to be.

After the conflict in Qianyuan Prefecture, the next event was the Southern Hunting exercise. Jiang Lan had not forgotten the Blood Immortal Sect’s schemes.

That very night, he took the initiative to contact Song Youwei and ask about one of the Blood Immortal Sect’s strongholds.

After getting the exact information, Jiang Lan relayed it to Ye Shiyin, telling her to use the Naxian Alliance’s name to pass the message to Hu Sanniang of Bihu Mountain Villa.

Hu Sanniang then passed this information on to Emperor Xia, claiming it was discovered by the Naxian Alliance’s spies.

After estimating the time, Jiang Lan instructed You’Er, who was beside him, to rush to the stronghold’s location, hide in the shadows, and gather so-called "intel" for him.

In addition, he told his father, Jiang Lintian, the location of the stronghold, telling him to dispatch men to eliminate it in a few hours.

As for how he learned of this stronghold, Jiang Lintian didn’t ask too many questions.

After doing all this, Jiang Lan began to wait. He believed that Emperor Xia’s side would soon make a move.