Chapter 2259: Like a Mayfly Looking at the Clear Sky

“How?” Yun Jianyue became excited. After all, if she grew stronger, she could help Zu An in the future, and if she could increase her cultivation in a short time, she could give that stone cold woman a good beating.

Zu An reached out his hand and took her into his arms. As he felt her slender and supple waist and her luxurious long hair, he said with a big smile, “I now own the authority of the world, and so to a certain degree, I’ve become one with the will of this world. You can use me as a bridge to sense what the laws of the world are like. It’ll be extremely beneficial to your cultivation.”

After he became able to communicate with the will of the world, his knowledge regarding cultivation had become entirely different. Comparing his current and past selves together, even if he didn’t use any of the items he had gained from the trip to the Tomb of Ten Thousand Dragons, he would still be able to beat his past self up one-sidedly. The key to that was because his understanding regarding power and natural laws had reached a whole new level.

The moment she entered his arms, Yun Jianyue felt her heart rate increase. But she was curious as to what he meant and asked, “How do I use you as a bridge?”

When he saw the usually mighty and awe-inspiring Devil Sect Master bewildered, Zu An couldn't help but lower his head, saying, “Like this...”

Yun Jianyue’s eyes widened and she instinctively wanted to push him away. However, after failing several times, she could only let him get away with it.

Just what is the meaning of this? This is the Imperial Palace, and there are still so many people outside!

She was feeling restless when she suddenly noticed a stream of energy pass through his lips. Suddenly, she felt as if clouds had been parted, fully revealing the clear sky above.

So that was what Ah Zu meant!

With her current cultivation, she wasn’t at a level where she could come into contact with the foundation of the world yet. But through Zu An’s body, she could ‘peep inside’ from outside.

The further along cultivators went, the harder it became to progress. They could be stuck at the same level for decades, or even over a century. Whether or not one could break through would often depend on opportunity and sudden insight. So even though it was just a small look, the benefits were incredible.

She sensed that, if she had some time to ponder this insight, her cultivation speed would make miraculous breakthroughs.

Sigh, Ah Zu was doing this for my sake, and yet I was thinking that he was just being perverted. I really misunderstood him.

She felt endless gentleness when she thought of that, and her somewhat rigid body also gradually softened up to gently receive him.

Unknowingly, she felt a certain sensation well up; it was as if she was getting closer and closer to the door forward. But no matter how hard she tried, she still seemed to be missing something. She felt extremely alarmed. For a cultivator, coming into contact with a mysterious realm they knew they had never seen before was a kind of deadly temptation.

When she thought of that, she looked at Zu An. The expression in her eyes seemed to fully express her misgivings.

Zu An’s eyes conveyed a smile as he kissed her ear and said, “That’s because the final step is still missing.”

Yun Jianyue trembled. She came from the Devil Sect, and she was also the first one to have successfully cultivated Heavenly Devil Temptation. How could she not know what he was saying? She suddenly felt a bit moved. It had been a long time since she was separated from Zu An, and she was already worked up from their past intimacy. Additionally, as a cultivator, she naturally had a desire to progress. She really wanted to experience what it felt like to be at a higher cultivation rank.

Of course, as the Devil Sect Master, she had usually acted on her own to challenge the court and take down authority. But the court was now Ah Zu’s home, so that objective had naturally become meaningless. Although being able to ‘defile’ this dignified Imperial Palace this way seemed quite interesting too...

Deep down, she was still a witch, and she wasn’t as reserved as Yan Xuehen. An affectionate expression appeared on her face as she said, “Then this one will properly serve the regent with my body.”

Zu An was also surprised. He could sense that she was already using her skills, bringing her natural charm to the highest level. She was no longer the dignified and domineering Devil Sect Master, but rather the embodiment of seduction itself. He still remembered the first time he had seen her use those skills, back in the Xia Dynasty secret dungeon, very clearly.

Zu An could now even control heavenly lightning, but he discovered that he couldn't control the surging sea of lightning inside his body. Only after being drawn into a wondrous spring, with a massive whip of lightning pouring in, did a slight bit of relief come.

The melodious songs of orioles pass smoothly beneath the flowers, the murmuring spring flowing with difficulty beneath the ice.

As the silver bottle shatters, the contents splash from within; the iron cavalry bursts out with swords and spears clanging!

...

Yun Jianyue’s entire body was shaking. She didn’t know if it was because of what felt like a blazing sun piercing through her entire body, or if it was because of the excitement she felt from her cultivation increasing. She had thought that the difference between herself and Zu An was akin to a mayfly looking at the bright moon. Only now did she know that she was like a mayfly looking at the clear sky.

“Big sis Yun, focus.” A gentle voice suddenly spoke in her ear.

Yun Jianyue finally gathered her thoughts after she was battered almost to the point of collapse. She still felt lingering fear. If not for Zu An watching over her, her dao heart could have collapsed if she instantly crossed through several cultivation ranks' worth of perception.

“Big sis Yun, what you sensed wasn't entirely my power. More of it was the source of the world, so don't feel discouraged,” Zu An gently consoled her.

“Okay.” Yun Jianyue felt a sense of warmth and gentleness.

What a considerate man.

Just then, a knock came from outside. Yun Yuqing’s sweet voice called out, “Big brother Zu, can I come in?”

Yun Jianyue suddenly heard her little sister’s voice at this crucial moment, which scared her so badly that her entire body trembled. She could no longer control her body and shivered.

Zu An took a deep breath and held her tightly. He tried his best to control his voice with a lot of difficulty, replying, “What is it?”

“The empress dowager and big sis Linglong have some things they want to seek your advice about. Also, the Jiang clan’s big sis and the Qin clan’s people wish to meet you. They're all big brother’s old friends, so I couldn't refuse them,” Yun Yuqing replied.

“Alright, give me a moment.” Zu An knew that the two of them had already stayed inside the room for long enough. There were still a lot of people outside, so they couldn't avoid suspicion if they still didn’t open the door. When he sensed the woman in his arms cuddling up against him like a kitten, however, he couldn't help but lower his head to kiss her.

Yun Jianyue felt extremely embarrassed, and hurriedly pushed him away. But her legs slipped as soon as she stood on the ground, and she almost fell.

I’m going to die from embarrassment! I’m the glorious Devil Sect Master, the first to succeed in the Heavenly Devil Temptation. Even the slightest hint of a smile from me should be able to completely disarm any man!

And yet, after just a single round, she was the one who had been completely disarmed. She sorted out her messy clothing. She saw the puddle on the ground and was even more embarrassed and alarmed. If anyone came in and saw this, she really couldn't go on living!

Zu An chuckled. Everything immediately returned to normal with a wave of his hand.

Yun Jianyue didn’t have time to sigh at his amazing skills. She quickly turned around and hid in the corner. Her face was bright red, so she had to calm down as quickly as possible.

“Big brother Zu?” Yun Yuqing asked suspiciously from outside. Why hadn’t he opened the door even after all this time?

Are the two of them doing something shameful inside?

She couldn't help but turn around to look at the numerous guards and high officials behind her, and reflexively shook her head.

They shouldn’t have cone that far, right? My big sis is usually fierce and definitely wouldn’t do anything like that.

But she felt as if time really was dragging on. A mature woman and two younger women behind her were staring daggers through the back of her head.

When they heard about the events that had happened in the Imperial Palace, the Qin clan had been incredibly shocked, feeling that they had to meet with Zu An. But the power he had shown was too terrifying, and he was probably so busy that he had no time to meet with the Qin clan.

After some hesitation, Qin Wanru had volunteered to bring Chu Huanzhao and Chu Youzhao to the capital to get some more information. The clan elders knew that these three had always been closer to Zu An, so it was a good choice to send them, and thus they agreed. Meanwhile, the two Qin clan lords had begun talks with the other clans that they were on good terms with, doing their best to rope in more allies for Zu An. That way, the things he had done wouldn’t produce too intense of a backlash in the capital.

The women had just happened to run into Jiang Luofu as they arrived, so they went over together. Knowing that they were Zu An’s old friends and couldn't be politely refused like the others, Liu Ning and Bi Linglong had thus instructed Yun Yuqing to bring them here.

Jiang Luofu’s expression was calm as she continued to stand outside with a cool and elegant demeanor. She chatted with Yun Yuqing from time to time, thanking her for her prior help.

Qin Wanru and her two daughters continued to look at Yun Yuqing. The three of them were a quarrelsome but loving family, and were able to communicate with just their eyes.

“Does this woman also have something going on with your brother-in-law?”

“Yeah, there are rumors in the capital that Madam Wu abandoned King Wu in front of countless people and ran into brother-in-law’s arms.”

“Tsk, how shameless. Why would your brother-in-law care for a woman like this who abandoned her husband for personal glory?”

“But she is really pretty. If I were a man, even I would like her.”

“Is that what brother-in-law likes? Should I copy her look a bit?”

“What kind of nonsense are you all thinking right now?”

Qin Wanru gave her daughters a look. In response, the two young women also exchanged a look and both stuck out their tongues.