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Wu Zetian clasped her hands together and placed them horizontally on her lower abdomen. She narrowed her phoenix eyes, glanced at Jiang Che, and spoke in a cold voice with an unyielding domineering tone.
When it comes to geniuses, especially a rare genius like Jiang Che, Wu Zetian would naturally not be stingy with anything.
"This disciple is still lacking a suitable weapon..."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Che pondered for a moment before slowly speaking and stating his request.
Wu Zetian was always a person of her word, domineering and unyielding, leaving no room for doubt.
After spending seven days together, Jiang Che had gained a certain understanding of the personality of this aloof empress and knew what kind of person she was.
Since it is Wu Zetian who wants to bestow rewards, we should just go along with what she says and not be hypocritical.
He has now reached the peak of the Nascent Soul stage, and he also possesses the Warm Jade Smoke, Phoenix Jade Hairpin, and Ten Thousand Mile Instant Travel Talisman, all gifts from Haiyue.
He had an inexhaustible supply of cultivation resources, including the "Yin Yang Longevity Method" for Qi cultivation, as well as the "Bright Moon Method" and "Lin Cang: Meditation Chapter," both of which were mid-grade Heaven-rank techniques bestowed upon him by his beautiful master. He also possessed countless spells, techniques, and divine sword skills.
Having the high-grade Earth-rank immortal sword Jinghong in hand is more than enough; he basically has everything he needs.
But since Wu Zetian wanted to bestow a reward, Jiang Che naturally wouldn't refuse anything.
After all, who would complain about having too many Legend of Sword and Fairy games?
"Take it!"
After a moment's thought, Wu Zetian waved her hand lightly, and a peerless immortal sword radiating endless cold light appeared directly in the void in front of Jiang Che.
The moment the immortal sword appeared, the temperature in the entire White Jade Pavilion suddenly dropped to a freezing point. The cold air was pervasive, chilling and domineering, making people feel as if they had fallen into an ice cellar.
Even before it was drawn, the sharp sword light was already emanating from it, its divine power vast and its immortal light flowing, making people dare not look directly at it.
The immortal sword exuded an immense pressure. If a cultivator below the Golden Core stage were present, they would probably be so intimidated by this abyss-like and powerful aura that they would not dare to raise their head.
Jiang Che curiously examined the immortal sword that was quietly floating in front of him. The peerless immortal sword, which was ranked in the Heavenly Rank, was a level higher than the Jinghong Sword in his hand. Its terrifying aura alone was incomparable to the Jinghong Sword.
"This sword is named Lingxiao. It is a peerless immortal sword ranked in the lower grade of the Heavenly Rank. I obtained it by chance when I was traveling the world in the past..."
"Lingxiao is an unclaimed immortal sword, and I now bestow it upon you..."
Wu Zetian's eyes swept over the Lingxiao Sword, and she spoke calmly, offering an explanation.
As the Empress of the Immortal Dynasty, she possessed the entire foundation of the Immortal Dynasty. Naturally, she had no shortage of peerless immortal swords ranked among the Heavenly Ranks, though they were few in number.
After all, a peerless immortal sword of this caliber is extremely rare in the entire world; even a powerful being in the Integration stage might not possess one or two.
To forge a celestial sword of the highest rank, the weapon refiner must first possess the corresponding skill level, and countless rare treasures of heaven and earth, demon beast cores, and various millennia-old black irons are required for smelting.
Each of these materials is extremely rare, and the number of weapon refiners capable of crafting Heavenly Rank Immortal Swords is also extremely limited, which is why Heavenly Rank Immortal Swords are so precious.
Wu Zetian was also a master swordswoman, possessing various powerful sword techniques, but she rarely used them now, as there were very few enemies worthy of her drawing her sword.
Therefore, ever since the Lingxiao Sword came into Wu Zetian's possession, it had been gathering dust in her storage ring and had never been used by her.
The divine sword possessed a spirit. Upon hearing that Wu Zetian intended to give it away, the Lingxiao Sword emitted a series of buzzing sounds, which resounded throughout the entire third floor of the White Jade Pavilion, echoing endlessly.
Having stayed by Wu Zetian's side, it never even had a chance to be drawn, so when it heard that Wu Zetian planned to give it away, it naturally felt no reluctance whatsoever.
Holding the Lingxiao Sword in his hand, with a "whoosh" sound, the longsword was drawn from its sheath, and Jiang Che began to examine the peerless immortal sword in his hand carefully.
The Lingxiao Sword is three feet and three inches long, with a slender, crystal-clear blade that resembles a shooting star in the dark night. It glows with a chilling blue light, and its blade is incredibly sharp.
The hilt is made of black iron, engraved with mysterious runes and the words "Lingxiao". It feels cool to the touch, and the sword tassel dances lightly in the wind, exuding an imposing aura.
After examining it closely, Jiang Che inwardly exclaimed in admiration, "It truly is a rare and peerless sword!"
With the Lingxiao Sword in hand, combined with the various Five Elements Sword Techniques and Taiyi Sword Art he has been studying during this period, Jiang Che's combat power will see a huge increase, and he will be able to compete with cultivators in the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm!
The immortal sword was sheathed, and Jiang Che bowed respectfully, speaking in a respectful tone.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Jiang Che was truly grateful to Wu Zetian.
Without the other party's gift, it would have taken him quite some time to acquire a peerless immortal sword of the Heavenly Rank, and it would have been impossible until he had raised his weapon-refining skills to the Heavenly Rank.
"You deserve all of this..."
"It's getting late, you should leave..."
"When you finish your training and return to Chang'an, remember to come to the Jade Pavilion. I will continue to teach you by example!"
Wu Zetian glanced at the night outside the window, her red lips parted slightly, and she spoke in a cold and beautiful voice.
As she spoke, Wu Zetian waved her hand, and a jade pendant, meticulously crafted from fine glass and jade, appeared in Jiang Che's hand.
Jiang Che:………………
Seeing Wu Zetian's unquestionable expression, Jiang Che was speechless, inwardly cursing her.
Damn it, it seems that Wu Zetian is planning to completely exploit herself!
According to her, before she has fully become a ninth-grade alchemist, wouldn't she have to run to the Daming Palace every few days?
Although Jiang Che did enjoy spending time with this elegant and beautiful Empress, he couldn't stay in the Daming Palace every day, could he?
After all, all the other female heroes of the King's Continent are still waiting for him to save them!
You can't give up an entire forest just for the sake of one tree!
It seems we need to find a way to change Wu Zetian's mind and make her understand that she doesn't need to go to the Daming Palace every day to quickly improve her alchemy skills.
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Shaking his head to clear his mind of the jumbled thoughts, Jiang Che examined the jade pendant in his hand and asked hesitantly.
"Your Majesty, this jade pendant..."
With his current eyesight, he could easily see that this jade pendant was extraordinary; it was a mid-grade Earth-rank spiritual artifact.
Although it cannot compare to the Warm Jade Smoke and Dragon Soul Jade Pendant that Haiyue had given him before, it is still a very rare item.
Both sides of the jade pendant are engraved with a lifelike "general" character, which is very eye-catching.
Although he didn't understand it very well, Jiang Che knew that this should be a jade pendant representing status 1.2 in the Tang army.
But... why did Wu Zetian give herself this thing?
I have no desire to become a general.
"This is a jade pendant worn by generals in the Immortal Dynasty's army. The pendant in your hand is of the highest grade. Although I have not bestowed any honors upon you, and you have not rendered any merit, with this pendant, you can freely command any army of the Immortal Dynasty..."
"Since you're going to the Great Wall for training, this jade pendant will be of some help to you..."
Wu Zetian raised her eyes and glanced at Jiang Che, then slowly spoke, offering a few words of explanation for Jiang Che in a very casual tone.
It was as if what had just been given away wasn't a jade pendant symbolizing supreme military power, but merely a counterfeit item bought casually on the roadside.
Wu Zetian naturally had her own considerations in giving away this jade pendant.
Since Jiang Che plans to go to the Great Wall for training, it would be useful to give him an identity for convenience and personal safety, allowing him to freely command the Great Wall's guards.
Although whether Jiang Che lives or dies has nothing to do with her, what if he were to die unexpectedly? How would she continue her plan to become an immortal?
Having waited three hundred years for such an opportunity, Wu Zetian would not allow the plan to go awry!
As for the consequences of doing so, will it make Jiang Che unable to resist the temptation of supreme power, and mobilize troops to plot a rebellion?
To be honest, if Jiang Che really had that kind of courage, Wu Zetian would have been more than happy for him to do so, and would have mobilized troops to force him to abdicate.
Wouldn't this give her a legitimate reason to imprison Jiang Che and force him to improve his alchemy skills day and night?
This is also a good opportunity to properly train this junior disciple!
With her cultivation reaching the heavens and ranking first among mortals, and having reached the sixth level of the Tribulation Transcending Realm, Wu Zetian had long been a figure who could single-handedly govern a nation. Even if the entire Immortal Dynasty turned its back on her in an instant, she was confident that she could turn the tide in a flash!
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126: Yun Ying, filled with shame and indignation, is destined to have a sleepless night.
This is the powerful confidence that comes with her formidable cultivation!
The more Wu Zetian thought about it, the more feasible the idea seemed. Her eyes flickered, and her gaze towards Jiang Che became somewhat strange, her mind filled with a myriad of thoughts.
If Haiyue had discovered Jiang Che's talent for alchemy before taking him as a disciple, she could have done so directly. But now it's a bit too late.
No matter what, Jiang Che is now Haiyue's personal disciple, so she can't go too far and needs to have a legitimate reason for doing so.
Although Haiyue's cultivation level is far inferior to her own, it is lonely at the top. Haiyue is her only close friend, and they are confidantes. Wu Zetian still cherishes this friendship.
If Jiang Che is forced now, Hai Yue is very likely to turn against him, and then things will be difficult to handle.
"Your Majesty...isn't this somewhat inappropriate...?"
Meeting Wu Zetian's gaze, Jiang Che braced himself and spoke.
For some reason, Jiang Che always felt that Wu Zetian's eyes were very strange, as if she had no good intentions.
"Nothing wrong!"
"Here you go, just take it!"
"It's getting late, you should leave!"
Wu Zetian shook her head slightly, her words leaving no room for argument, domineering and authoritative.
How could she possibly go back on her decision?
"Disciple resigns..."
Jiang Che was speechless and didn't say anything more before taking his leave.
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After returning to the main hall on the first floor, Jiang Che saw Shangguan Wan'er on duty again and went out to greet her.
"Miss Wan'er..."
Recently, Jiang Che has been going to the Daming Palace almost every day to receive instruction from the Empress. He also sees Shangguan Wan'er every day and has long been familiar with this graceful young woman.
"Young Master Jiang..."
"Is today's practice over?"
Shangguan Wan'er nodded in response, a bright smile blooming on her pretty face.
Last time, she learned from Jiang Che that he came to the White Jade Pavilion every day for the purpose of his practice. She knew that Jiang Che was receiving guidance from Her Majesty the Empress and cultivating alchemy.