Chen Yi and the others hesitated for a moment upon hearing this. In truth, this wasn't much of a secret. If Gu Changge and the others wanted to investigate, they wouldn't be able to hide it.
Thus, they briefly explained the purpose of their journey to the Heaven-Slaying Alliance.
They carried a letter from the Alliance of Righteous Unity, which they planned to deliver personally to the Alliance Leader once they arrived at the Heaven-Slaying Alliance.
After hearing Chen Yi and the others' purpose, Mu Fuguang's expression became quite peculiar.
She glanced at Gu Changge, noticing that his expression remained unchanged, as if he had already known but chose not to mention it. She couldn't help but feel a bit resentful.
However, she didn't fully understand Gu Changge and wasn't sure if he had some deeper intention or purpose, so she didn't dare say much.
Eternal Illumination Dao Lord, Beici Chanfu, Tong Xian, and the others also looked slightly strange, as if they wanted to say something but ultimately chose to remain silent.
"Have you ever seen the true appearance of the Heaven-Slaying Alliance's leader?" Mu Fuguang asked with a smile, her eyes sparkling like rippling lake water, enchanting and captivating.
Chen Yi and the others hesitated, then shook their heads.
Very few people in the world had seen the true appearance of the Heaven-Slaying Alliance's leader.
Their respective factions and civilizations were so far from the Prime-Origin Civilization that they had never even come into contact with it.
How could they have seen the true appearance of the legendary Alliance Leader?
"Presumably, the Alliance Leader is extremely ferocious and intimidating. Otherwise, why would the world fear and dread him so much..." Chen Yi thought for a moment, carefully choosing her words before speaking.
Huijue Layperson and the others beside her nodded in agreement.
Mu Fuguang's smile grew even more pronounced. She glanced at Gu Changge, who remained expressionless and indifferent, and almost couldn't hold back her laughter.
"That's right. The Alliance Leader must have three heads and six arms, a fat belly, and a sinister appearance. He's probably utterly vicious and ruthless."
"Ouch..."
She said with a smile, but before she could finish, the back of her head was flicked by Gu Changge.
She turned around to see Gu Changge calmly retracting his hand. "You're talking too much. It seems I'll need to find a thread and sew your mouth shut."
Mu Fuguang immediately put on an expression of exaggerated fear, her beautiful eyes blinking rapidly as she covered her lush, moist lips with her hand.
Beici Chanfu, Eternal Illumination Dao Lord, Tong Xian, and the others pretended not to see anything, their expressions neutral.
Chen Yi and the others were somewhat confused and bewildered. They felt that something was off, but they couldn't quite put their finger on what it was.
"We happen to be heading to the Heaven-Slaying Alliance as well. If Miss Chen Yi and the others don't mind, you can travel with us."
Gu Changge looked at Chen Yi and the others, his tone calm and gentle.
"That would be wonderful..."
"We couldn't ask for more. We'll be troubling you all along the way."
Chen Yi and the others were pleasantly surprised and somewhat astonished.
They were naturally eager for this. Traveling with Gu Changge and the others would undoubtedly make the journey much safer.
With the terrifying strength of this group, even if dark beings attacked, they would have nothing to fear.
As for Gu Changge and the others' purpose in going to the Heaven-Slaying Alliance, they didn't dare ask too much.
The sky gradually brightened, and the sun rose from the horizon, casting a brilliant and dazzling light.
Gu Changge casually waved his hand, and a streak of light flew over, transforming into a massive, ancient flying ship. He then opened a spatial passage and set off with Chen Yi and the others.
Originally, he hadn't planned to involve himself with Chen Yi and the others, but after a moment of thought, he realized that he might be able to use them later.
Of course, part of it was also due to the karmic connection between Chen Yi and Gu Xian'er, which made him take a bit more care of her.
Otherwise, with Chen Yi and the others' strength, they might not have been able to reach the Heaven-Slaying Alliance.
The flying ship swiftly traversed the spatial passage, with cosmic starfields and flowing light rapidly passing by.
From beginning to end, Chen Yi and the others never learned the true identities or origins of Gu Changge, Mu Fuguang, and the others. They wisely refrained from asking.
Once their emotions had stabilized, they began contacting their respective sects and factions to report the situation after the dark beings' ambush.
The original envoy team had consisted of dozens of people, but now only a handful remained. This made Chen Yi and the others sigh with emotion.
If not for Gu Changge's intervention, they would have likely met the same fate as the others last night, perishing in the attack.
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"Princess Weiyang truly lives up to her reputation as the treasure of the Weiyang Immortal Dynasty. This piece is so moving that even with all my talent, I cannot describe it in words. To have heard it once in my lifetime is enough."
"Indeed, this piece belongs in the heavens. It is rare to hear such music in the mortal world."
"If not for the good fortune brought by the Ninth Prince of the Nanzhao Ancient Kingdom, how could we have had the privilege of hearing Princess Weiyang play such an immortal melody?"
By the lakeside, ancient bridges spanned flowing water, and pavilions stood amidst the mist. The lake was as clear as a mirror, with lotus leaves covering its surface.
Amidst the drifting immortal mist, a woman in white, like a goddess stepping out of a painting, sat with her legs to the side, a white veil covering her eyes. Her delicate hands moved gracefully over the strings of a guqin, playing a mesmerizing tune.
Her hands were slender and fair, like peeled scallions, her nails glistening with a moist, reddish hue. As her fingers danced across the strings, the music flowed like a heavenly melody, each note alive and dancing in the air, enchanting all who listened.
"Although Princess Weiyang is blind, she excels in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. She is a master of these arts. Today's performance was almost Dao-like, truly breathtaking."
In the pavilion, a handsome man in golden robes nodded in admiration, his eyes filled with appreciation.
He had an imposing aura, his black hair flowing freely, exuding a sharp and domineering presence. Around him, the aura of the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth swirled, a natural and unparalleled majesty that pressed down on everyone, making it hard to breathe.
"The Ninth Prince speaks truly. Princess Weiyang's talent in cultivation, as well as her other skills, is unparalleled. It is rare to find anyone of her generation who can match her. No wonder she is hailed as the treasure of the Weiyang Immortal Dynasty."
"In our opinion, only a peerless genius like the Ninth Prince could be worthy of Princess Weiyang."
Around the golden-robed man, the other young cultivators and beings all chimed in with agreement.
Many of them wore flattering expressions, their words dripping with sycophancy.
The golden-robed man was named Ye Wudao, the Ninth Prince of the Nanzhao Ancient Kingdom. He was also the youngest son born to the Nanzhao Emperor in this era.
In the history of the Nanzhao Ancient Kingdom, his talent was undoubtedly unmatched, his innate foundation unparalleled.
The Nanzhao Emperor had even spent a great deal of resources to build a foundation of the Great Dao for him.
At just a few thousand years old, he had already reached the pinnacle of the Immortal Dao, gazing upon the path to the Dao Realm.
Such a young figure, with his noble status and terrifying talent, was renowned across many civilizations and was truly an invincible figure among his peers.
Of course, there were also rumors that this Ninth Prince had already stepped into the Dao Realm but had shattered his Dao Fruit to rebuild his Immortal Realm foundation, aiming for an even more invincible path.
His boldness and determination were astonishing and worthy of admiration.
There were even rumors that the Nanzhao Emperor had used great divine power to forge a path through the ages for Ye Wudao, allowing him to battle his way from the present era to ancient times, defeating many peerless geniuses of various civilizations.
His achievements were truly awe-inspiring, his strength beyond comprehension.
When the news spread that the Weiyang Emperor intended to choose a son-in-law, many true world civilizations were stirred.
Many immortal factions and powers couldn't sit still and sent their most powerful young talents to compete for the opportunity.
However, compared to Ye Wudao, those young talents seemed somewhat dim.
In the few days since Ye Wudao arrived at the Weiyang Immortal Dynasty, he had defeated countless peers, both openly and secretly, leaving everyone in awe and despair.
Today, Princess Weiyang, following her father's instructions, had invited the young geniuses to a gathering by the lake, which was why she had performed a piece on the guqin.
Otherwise, given her status as a precious jewel of the Weiyang Immortal Dynasty, how could she easily play for others?
After the piece ended, Princess Weiyang stood up by the lake, put away her guqin, and gave a graceful bow to the surrounding young geniuses who were still immersed in the music. Then, with the help of her maids, she returned to the pavilion.
The pavilion was filled with the young geniuses who had come to the Weiyang Immortal Dynasty. Besides Ye Wudao, there were many others with impressive backgrounds and terrifying strength, nearly invincible.
They sat in various places, and when they saw Princess Weiyang approaching, they immediately smiled and stood up to greet her, intending to present their gifts.
Since arriving at the Weiyang Immortal Dynasty, this was the first time the young geniuses had seen Princess Weiyang's true appearance up close.
Even with the white veil covering her eyes, her immortal beauty was undeniable. Her graceful figure seemed shrouded in a mist of radiance, breathtakingly beautiful.
Setting aside her status, which man wouldn't be moved by such a beauty?
Ye Wudao had come with an edict from the Nanzhao Emperor, specifically to marry this treasure of the Weiyang Immortal Dynasty.
Seeing this scene, he frowned slightly, feeling displeased. He hadn't even stood up yet, and these people were already stealing the spotlight.
"Everyone is being a bit too hasty. Princess Weiyang has just finished playing a piece and hasn't even rested yet. It's rather inappropriate for you to disturb her like this."
Ye Wudao smiled faintly. As he spoke, he picked up a wine cup from the table and casually flicked it toward the group approaching Princess Weiyang.
A terrifying force erupted, far exceeding billions of tons of pressure, causing the void to show signs of collapse.
If this had happened in the outer starfields, this single strike could have destroyed an entire starfield.
The young geniuses all paled. Many tried to block, but it was too late. They were splashed with wine, their expressions turning ugly.
"Ye Wudao, don't get too arrogant. If it weren't for fear of disturbing Princess Weiyang's mood today, I would have taught you that there's always someone better."
One of the young geniuses glared coldly at Ye Wudao, using his magic to dry the wine stains on his clothes.
Not everyone was intimidated by Ye Wudao's status and strength.
Those who had come here were no ordinary figures.
In terms of cultivation, Ye Wudao wasn't even the strongest. There were several young geniuses who had half-stepped into the Dao Realm.
"Haha, you're all so eager. Aren't you afraid of being laughed at? It must have been quite a burden for Princess Weiyang to play a piece for such vulgar people."
Ye Wudao wore a playful smile, completely unfazed by the angry glares and ugly expressions of the young geniuses. He remained as arrogant as ever.
"It seems we'll have to test your skills today..."
The young genius who had spoken earlier had a cold glint in his eyes, with terrifying scenes swirling in his pupils.
In front of Princess Weiyang, if they lost face from the start, there would be no point in competing.
Couldn't they see through Ye Wudao's petty tricks?
"With pleasure."
Ye Wudao smiled faintly. The other's actions were exactly what he wanted.
He had no intention of currying favor with Princess Weiyang. By defeating his rivals and crushing their Dao hearts, he would naturally win.
Whoever tried to compete with him for Princess Weiyang, he would defeat them. It was as simple as that.
"Esteemed geniuses, for Weiyang's sake, please calm your tempers. There's no need to argue over such a trivial matter."
Princess Weiyang spoke up at the right moment, not wanting the conflict to escalate further.
The young genius who had spoken earlier hesitated. He didn't want to lose face in front of the beauty, but he also didn't want to displease her and miss future opportunities to get closer.
"It's just a friendly spar. It won't harm our camaraderie. Princess Weiyang, please don't worry."
Ye Wudao still wore a faint smile, his attitude as domineering as ever. He stood up from his seat and casually slapped his palm toward the young genius, his movements filled with disdain and arrogance, as if the other was beneath his notice.
Princess Weiyang frowned slightly, feeling somewhat displeased.
She had come here today at her father's request to host this gathering, not to watch them fight to the death.
**Boom!**
Suddenly, a terrifying shockwave erupted, causing the void to tremble as if two meteors had collided. A terrifying energy burst forth, then dissipated silently.
The runes inscribed in the void around them were wiped out in large swathes, continuously neutralizing the impact.
"Since the Princess doesn't wish to see conflict, Ninth Prince, it would be best not to act rashly."
A figure suddenly stepped forward, blocking Ye Wudao's attack. His eyes were filled with chaotic mist, and within his pupils, scenes of world creation and destruction unfolded. His aura was intimidating.
"Who are you?"
Ye Wudao was slightly surprised that someone had blocked his attack. He narrowed his eyes.
This was a young man in brocade robes, with a handsome face and a calm, steady demeanor.
"Zhu Fuyi?"
"The grandson of the Divine Martial General?" Many of the young geniuses recognized him, exclaiming in astonishment.
Zhu Fuyi was somewhat famous in the Weiyang Immortal Dynasty, known for his strength and being unmatched among his peers.
However, compared to a figure like Ye Wudao, who was renowned across multiple true world civilizations, there was still a significant gap.
Seeing him so easily block Ye Wudao's attack, many were shocked, realizing that he might be far more formidable than he appeared, having perhaps been hiding his strength all these years.
Princess Weiyang, upon hearing the name, also showed a hint of surprise, feeling that it was somewhat familiar, as if she had heard it before.
"Haha, interesting."
Ye Wudao chuckled but didn't continue to attack, sitting back down.
He could tell that this man named Zhu Fuyi was no ordinary figure and might even be a formidable rival. Engaging in a full-scale battle here would be unwise.
After blocking Ye Wudao's attack, Zhu Fuyi didn't press further. He returned to his seat, inconspicuous but now impossible to ignore.
Princess Weiyang was slightly surprised but then returned to her seat to continue the banquet.
After this incident, the other young geniuses lost their enthusiasm. After presenting some gifts and treasures, they didn't stay long and soon took their leave.
In front of everyone, they naturally couldn't have any private conversations or interactions with Princess Weiyang. They could only wait to see if they could find an opportunity to be alone with her later.
Ye Wudao was the same. Having been thwarted today, he was quite displeased, but on the territory of the Weiyang Immortal Dynasty, he didn't dare act too recklessly.
In the end, it was the man named Zhu Fuyi who stayed behind.
As Princess Weiyang, supported by her maids, was about to leave, Zhu Fuyi suddenly spoke.
"Princess, please wait. My grandfather is waiting for you at the Quiet Pavilion not far from here. He has some words for you."
"What does the Divine Martial General wish to tell me?"
Princess Weiyang was slightly puzzled but chose to follow Zhu Fuyi, not bringing her maids along.
Although she was blind, she had no trouble walking and didn't need assistance unless she was in an unfamiliar place with unfamiliar energies.
The Divine Martial General was one of her father's most trusted confidants, so she wasn't worried about any danger.
She was simply curious and puzzled. Why would the Divine Martial General want to speak with her privately?
Was it about something that couldn't be spoken of openly?
Her heart grew heavy as she thought of the strange series of actions her father had taken since her return to the Weiyang Immortal Dynasty.
Zhu Fuyi led the way without explaining anything.
Today's events were actually arranged by his grandfather.
Even he didn't know what his grandfather wanted to discuss with Princess Weiyang, or why he had chosen this particular moment.
The Quiet Pavilion wasn't far from the pavilion. After bringing Princess Weiyang there, Zhu Fuyi left without staying.
Although he admired Princess Weiyang, he knew his priorities and the gravity of the situation.