Chapter 1013: Chapter 579: The Ugly Monster (Double Chapter)_2

Chen Yi looked around, the palace’s majestic beauty was indescribable. Having seen many splendid scenes in dreams, he wasn’t particularly shaken, and his gaze quickly fell on the man not far away.

That was the Holy Emperor.

Having heard of him many times from others, Chen Yi wasn’t apprehensive upon their first meeting and greeted him graciously with a bow.

The Holy Emperor returned the salute.

Yin Tingxue curiously observed the surroundings and returned the gesture. Yin Weiyin, who had merged with Donggong Ruoshu’s body, casually nodded his head.

Donggong Ruoshu was less formal, clasping her hands behind her, nodding as if inspecting.

After returning the salute, the Holy Emperor extended his hand and said, "Miss Donggong, where’s the thing I wanted?"

Donggong Ruoshu hadn’t forgotten, she pointed her eyes towards Chen Yi and said, "It’s with him, his name is Chen Yi."

The Holy Emperor shifted his gaze back to Chen Yi, "You’re the immortal couple Cai Xia mentioned, why..." He paused, continuing, "Why... is your Daoist companion in the form of Miss Donggong."

He paused briefly, clearly glancing at the Hou Kang Sword on Chen Yi’s back.

"...It’s a long story." Chen Yi responded briefly.

The Holy Emperor closed his eyes, making calculations with his fingers, his face rarely showing a serious expression. Astonishment followed, and he glanced at Yin Weiyin again, then at Chen Yi, remaining silent for a long time.

After some time, he chuckled and said, "Forget it, forget it, it’s not you, it can’t be you."

This inexplicable remark was peculiar and baffling. Chen Yi disliked such people, whether they were pretentious or genuine, all were concealing something, making others unsure of the mysteries, feeling haunted even if there wasn’t a ghost.

"It’s okay to speak plainly." Chen Yi said.

Unexpectedly, the Holy Emperor nodded and said, "Alright."

Chen Yi was slightly startled, encountering such a straightforward enigmatic person for the first time, he felt a bit unaccustomed. On further thought, he realized it was Zhou Yitang who had caused his reactive response.

Most practitioners from the mountains spoke in riddles, so... it was Yin Weiyin’s fault. Chen Yi quietly noted this against the female crown.

Yin Weiyin, not knowing why Chen Yi glanced at her, thought it was the joy of a small reunion. He couldn’t hide his affection... Pondering, she shook her head and sighed silently.

The Holy Emperor waved his hand, mist surged from the well, drifting into the garden. The surroundings instantly sparkled like rain drizzling, the crystal-clear water droplets shining all around.

Feeling something in his heart, Chen Yi closed his eyes, then reopened them.

The scene suddenly shifted, floods unknowingly submerged the land, the air filled with the soaked scent, large raindrops striking his cheeks painfully. Chen Yi urgently looked around, the storm roared, sweeping the world.

Thunder boomed above, Chen Yi, in confusion, didn’t know where he stood, only aware that everything in sight was submerged by the flood. Raising his eyes to the sky, a corner of the sky collapsed.

The firmament seemed to howl in furious despair, the blazing lightning tore through the darkness, only to vanish in an instant.

In his chaotic mind, Chen Yi suddenly realized he was standing on high ground, the only place not submerged, glancing sideways, Yin Weiyin was beside him, firmly holding his hand.

The two awaited the storm, anticipating the dawn.

Whoosh...

The scene gradually faded, the sound of rolling floodwaters vanished. Chen Yi heard his own breath, raising his eyes to look at the Holy Emperor.

"This is..."

"The collapse of the heavenly pillar, the sky leaked flooding, Fu Xi and Nuwa survived the water, formed a pair after it receded, creating a world anew." The Holy Emperor finished the ancient story, paused, and said slowly, "I deduced a secret technique from this as a precaution, hence needing an immortal couple."

The women present were baffled, misunderstanding its meaning, only Chen Yi comprehended. The Holy Emperor, once the Second Generation Heavenly Master, foresaw the sky’s collapse, prepared for it. Using Fu Xi and Nuwa’s story, he deduced a technique to preserve a seed of He Shen Kingdom, explaining why Cai Xia was so enthusiastic about their arrival.

Not having encountered someone with world-shaking secrets yet not shrouded in mystery for so long, Chen Yi relaxed some vigilance, thanked, "Thank you."

"No need for formality, you are guests, and during this time I’ve neglected the hospitality."

Saying this, the Holy Emperor waved his sleeve again,

"Let’s make up for it now."

The mist in the garden didn’t disperse, but rather spun again, and in an instant, everyone found themselves in a banquet hall, surrounded by delightful palace maids, swiftly serving fine wine and delicacies.

A feast was set before them.

.........

This banquet in the white jade palace, whether people, scenery, or food, everything was exuberantly grand, an undeniable feast. 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

From Chen Yi, an outsider, to the attending immortals, palace maids were all immersed in this splendid night view.

Chen Yi roughly ate to eight or nine percent full, holding a wine bowl, his gaze clear as he observed the women’s manners. Donggong Ruoshu ate cheerfully, constantly stuffing herself, consuming Dream Qi with endless appetite. Yin Weiyin, despite bearing her body, displayed great elegance, only tasted a few dishes sparingly, appearing more like a Chen Family heiress than Donggong Ruoshu. The Little Fox, with a modest appetite, ate heartily this time. Chen Yi secretly touched her; her stomach was slightly bloated.

After three rounds of wine and five flavors of dishes.

At this point, many immortals and immortals had left the table, gathered in groups, chatting leisurely. Some were inspired, composing poems and couplets, playing zithers and flutes. The Holy Emperor sat at the head, watching everything with satisfaction.