This middle-aged man, whose aura was restrained yet incomparably powerful, was none other than Saint Li, one of the Four Pavilion Masters of the Heavenly Emperor Pavilion!
This 'Sheng' was not a 'Saint' in terms of cultivation Realm, but a respectful title.
It represented that Saint Li's cultivation Realm had transcended the ordinary and reached sainthood.
He was already an Emperor Realm Expert who had been famous in the Realm Within a Realm for a long time, and not just an ordinary Emperor Realm Expert.
Otherwise, he would not have been qualified to become a Pavilion Master of the Heavenly Emperor Pavilion.
More importantly, Saint Li's own background was also not simple.
It could be said that Saint Li was absolutely one of the highest-ranking Big Shots in the Realm Within a Realm today.
Saint Li directly ignored the maid and walked into the treasure pavilion.
Seeing this, the maid's eyes held both reverence and a glimmer of light.
"As expected of Pavilion Master Saint Li, although he is majestic to outsiders, he cares so much about Young Si Ming."
"It truly is a case of a kind father and filial daughter."
That's right, this treasure pavilion was the residence of the Heavenly Emperor Pavilion's Young Si Ming.
And this Young Si Ming of the Heavenly Emperor Pavilion was Saint Li's daughter!
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Inside the treasure pavilion, immortal light enveloped and Spiritual Qi permeated.
A Formation was circulating, concentrating the essence of heaven and earth.
It could be said that this treasure pavilion was already an excellent place for Cultivation.
And amidst the ethereal immortal mist, a blurry white-robed figure sat cross-legged.
It was a white-robed woman, with her eyes closed and a white veil covering her face.
Her eyes were closed, and her eyelashes were thick and dark.
Although her face was covered by a veil, the faintly visible contours of her face possessed a beauty that was breathtaking.
At this moment, footsteps sounded inside the treasure pavilion.
"Immortal Yao."
Saint Li arrived and looked at the white-robed woman.
This white-robed woman was his daughter, and also the Young Si Ming of the Heavenly Emperor Pavilion.
Her name was Li Xianyao.
Li Xianyao opened her eyes upon hearing him.
Her pupils were clear and ethereal, like a clear spring.
"Father."
Li Xianyao stood up and bowed her head.
"No need for formalities, I just came to see how your Cultivation is progressing," Saint Li said.
"I Cultivate daily and dare not be negligent for a single day," Li Xianyao replied.
Her voice was sweet, yet it carried a seriousness and rigidity that did not match her age.
This was related to Saint Li's upbringing.
He had been very strict in his teaching of Li Xianyao since she was young.
"Mm, as expected of my daughter, Saint Li, but you don't need to wear a veil when you see me," Saint Li said.
"Yes."
Li Xianyao heard him, stretched out her flawless jade hand, and gently removed the white veil from her face.
And as the veil fell, it finally became clear why she wore it.
Li Xianyao wore a veil not because of a custom like the Eastern Imperial Clan, but simply because she was too beautiful.
Her beauty eclipsed the bright moon.
Even the most beautiful flowers in the world would wither in shame before her countenance.
Her brows, her eyes, her lips—everything was so exquisite, perfectly so, as if she were the most perfect masterpiece of the heavens.
She was so beautiful that if she were to go out without a veil, men coming to admire her would form a queue stretching for ten thousand miles.
Besides her appearance, Li Xianyao's figure was also peerless.
Her neck was slender and as white as jade.
Her noble and crystalline jade body, beneath her white robe, outlined alluring curves.
Her skin was like ice and snow, pure and untainted, as if she did not partake in worldly affairs.
Li Xianyao's beauty needed no further words.
She had already been crowned the number one beauty in the Realm Within a Realm by busybodies.
Whether she was truly the first was unknown, but indeed, few in the Realm Within a Realm could rival her beauty.
"If there are no immortals in heaven, one can see Immortal Yao in the Mortal world," someone once couldn't help but praise her with these words.
This showed how terrifyingly famous and popular this Young Si Ming of the Heavenly Emperor Pavilion was in the Realm Within a Realm.
However, if Li Xianyao were only beautiful, she would at most be just a pretty face talked about by others.
But most importantly, Li Xianyao's talent was that of a Prodigy, and her strength was formidable.
Otherwise, it would have been impossible for her to become the Young Si Ming of the Heavenly Emperor Pavilion.
This was not something one could achieve simply by relying on Saint Li's connections.
It was all due to Li Xianyao's own diligence and effort.
"Very good, Immortal Yao, you certainly haven't let down your Supreme Dao Body Physique," Saint Li said.
Li Xianyao's Physique was the Prodigy-level Supreme Dao Body.
This was a Physique close to the Dao.
Although there was still a slight gap from the legendary Grandmist Dao Body, it was still among the top of the Three Thousand Physique, enough to rank among the top twenty at its peak.
When Li Xianyao was born, her body naturally contained a hundred Laws.
What kind of concept was this?
An ordinary Supreme would be considered very good if he could comprehend a few Laws.
Yet, Li Xianyao was born with a hundred Laws within her body.
This was the Prodigy-like aspect of the Supreme Dao Body.
Furthermore, the Supreme Dao Body could also wield a special power called the Power of Supreme, which was extraordinarily profound.
In short, Li Xianyao, with her Supreme Dao Body, was definitely not a mere pretty face.
"Father, you flatter me. My Cultivation of the Supreme Dao Body is still insufficient, and my comprehension of the Power of Supreme is not yet proficient," Li Xianyao said calmly, not becoming complacent because of Saint Li's few words of praise.
"No matter what, Immortal Yao, your current strength among the younger generation in the Realm Within a Realm is already at the top tier."
"However, the Realm Within a Realm will likely not be peaceful going forward," Saint Li said.
"Oh?" Li Xianyao looked puzzled.
"The Qi Luck Dragon of the Realm Within a Realm already shows signs of emerging," Saint Li said.
Li Xianyao also showed a thoughtful expression: "Qi Luck Dragon..."
"The Qi Luck Dragon is the condensation and manifestation of the Realm Within a Realm's Luck."
"Those who obtain the Qi Luck Dragon will be able to share in the Realm Within a Realm's Luck."
"Moreover, the appearance of the Qi Luck Dragon also signifies that a great Opportunity concerning the Realm Within a Realm may soon appear."
"Therefore, our Heavenly Emperor Pavilion must control the movements of the Qi Luck Dragon, and even seize it if necessary," Saint Li said.
Although his tone was calm, it carried an inherent ambition and dominance.
How could someone who could reach the position of Heavenly Emperor Pavilion Master be a Mortal?
"Daughter understands. I will have people pay attention to this matter and also search for some clues," Li Xianyao said, nodding her head.
"By the way, the Human Emperor Palace and the Earth Emperor Palace have both found their respective Successors."
"Although the Heavenly Emperor Successor has not yet appeared, I have a premonition that it won't be too long."
"Do you still remember the mission I told you about?"
Saint Li looked at Li Xianyao, his expression turning serious.
Li Xianyao's eyes dimmed slightly, but she still nodded and said, "Daughter understands."
"Good that you understand. You are the Young Si Ming of the Heavenly Emperor Pavilion, and you are destined to be the Dao Companion of the Heavenly Emperor Successor in the future."
"With your beauty and talent, you are more than worthy of the Heavenly Emperor Successor."
"When the Heavenly Emperor Successor reigns over the Realm Within a Realm in the future, you will be the Heavenly Empress of the Realm Within a Realm."
"Second only to one, above ten thousand."
"I, and the entire Heavenly Emperor Pavilion, will be proud of you."
Saint Li's tone was heavy.
These were the words he had told Li Xianyao since she was a child.
She would be the Dao Companion of the Heavenly Emperor Successor, the Heavenly Empress of the Realm Within a Realm.
If it were any other woman, getting such an Opportunity would undoubtedly fill her with immense joy.
But Li Xianyao's expression remained calm, or rather, expressionless.
Yet, she still nodded slightly.
"Alright, Immortal Yao, you continue your Cultivation then."
Saint Li turned and left with his hands behind his back.
Li Xianyao's eyelashes trembled slightly.
She sat down cross-legged again.
From childhood to adulthood, she had never disobeyed Saint Li's words.
But there was one thing Li Xianyao had never told Saint Li.
That was, she often had a dream.
In the dream, there was a White-robed man.
Though his face seemed shrouded in mist, making it unclear to see, his gaze was gentle, filled with affection, as he looked at her.
For some reason, when she dreamed of that White-robed man, she felt her heart stir and ache.
However, she had never mentioned this to Saint Li.
It was as if... this was a small secret that belonged only to her.
"Perhaps it's just a dream after all."
"That White-robed man doesn't exist."
Li Xianyao's beautiful eyes held a hint of melancholy.
How could the person in her dream meet her in reality?