The Luli Seven Saints stood there, stunned.

Seeing Sect Master Shangguan Hong with a blank gaze and a face full of excitement, they were at a loss for a moment.

Shangguan Hong, a formidable figure of his era, had led the Luli Sect for many years, seen much of the world, and weathered great storms. He had always been as unmovable as a mountain, no matter the circumstance.

But now, his eyes were reddened with excitement, nearly brimming with tears.

What on earth had happened?

Even Shangguan Linghui felt it strange; her father had always been dignified, never showing his emotions openly. What had gotten into him today?

Just as the Luli Sect was lost in confusion—

Shangguan Hong fell to his knees with a thud.

Bang!

His forehead touched the ground as he reverently said, "Shangguan Hong pays respect to the Ice God!"

Ice God?!

His Highness the Ice God?!

What the devil?

The air grew tense! The Luli Seven Saints' faces were filled with shock, their mouths agape, unable to believe that their respected and awed Sect Master Shangguan Hong would kneel so devoutly.

Duan Shenli recalled the heaven-shaking methods of Xie Daoyun that day, where even the moisture in the air could be frozen. It was evident— the Sect Master had not recognized the wrong person. This individual very likely could be the Ice God!

Although Duan Shenli didn't know what the Ice God represented, anyone who could make the Sect Master kneel must hold an extraordinary status. His legs trembling, Duan Shenli also knelt on the ground following Shangguan Hong.

Meanwhile.

Xie Daoyun's gaze fell upon Shangguan Hong.

Her eyes were cold and indifferent, void of any emotion.

She said nothing; upon seeing Fang Yu nearby, a trace of joy flickered in her gaze as she walked toward him with grace and respect.

Shangguan Hong was already sweating profusely and said:

"Shangguan Hong did not know of the Ice God's arrival, please forgive us!"

"Father!"

"Sect Master!"

Shangguan Linghui and the Luli Seven Saints simultaneously stood frozen in place, exclaiming in shock.

Shangguan Hong slightly turned his head, admonishing with authority, "All of you, kneel down!"

"Ah?"

"Father, have you made a mistake? What's wrong with you?"

Seeing their foolishness, Shangguan Hong shouted sternly, "Does my word no longer carry weight?"

The Seven Saints were taken aback.

Hesitating for a moment, the Luli Seven Saints, one by one, knelt down.

Shangguan Linghui remained stubborn, unwilling to kneel.

But how could Shangguan Hong allow her to be disrespectful on such an occasion? Raising his hand high, a sweep of Gang Qi enveloped and twisted around her legs.

Thump!

Shangguan Linghui knelt down!

She couldn't understand—why had this happened?

She felt wronged and pained.

Just as Shangguan Linghui wanted to resist, Shangguan Hong shouted, "This is my final warning... if you don't obey my order, no matter who it is, I, Shangguan Hong, will disown anyone!"

At these words, Shangguan Linghui trembled.

The Luli Seven Saints sighed and knelt obediently in their places.

Directly in front.

Xie Daoyun continued to advance unhurriedly, stepping down from the platform.

Entering the courtyard.

Upon seeing this, Shangguan Hong kowtowed again, saying, "Please forgive us, Ice God! We truly didn't know the Ice God was here!"

Begging for forgiveness three times in a row.

Even Fang Yu found it strange.

Xie Daoyun glanced sideways, sweeping a cavalier glance over Shangguan Hong, and her gaze moved across Shangguan Linghui and the injured Duan Shenli.

"Shangguan Hong... your strength has increased considerably over the past century."

However...

In no way did Shangguan Hong dare to show any defiance, and he said, "Shangguan Hong's cultivation achievements today are all thanks to the Ice God's guidance! Shangguan Hong dares not harbor any pride in his heart!"

His words were spoken with utmost sincerity.

Fang Yu then came to a realization; it turns out that a hundred years ago, Shangguan Hong had received guidance from the Ice Woman, which led to his current cultivation level.

Minor Heavenly Rank... it seems to be the same level of cultivation as Xie Daoyun, no wonder she is so proud.

Just at that moment——

Fang Yu suddenly felt a change in Xie Daoyun's aura.

He was shocked and thought to himself, could it be... Xie Daoyun had a breakthrough in the secret realm?

Given his knowledge and judgment as the Dragon Emperor, only someone at the Great Heavenly Position would possess such an aura!

When he first met Xie Daoyun at the Nine Layers Hall, she was already at the peak of the Minor Heavenly Rank. Unexpectedly, the cultivation in the secret realm directly helped her break through to the Great Heavenly Position.

It must be known that there are nine levels within the Heavenly Rank, and each level is an insurmountable gap!

Xie Daoyun said in a deep voice, "With increased strength comes greater courage!"

Upon hearing this.

Shangguan Hong shuddered, drenched in cold sweat, and said, "I wouldn't dare! Shangguan Hong dares not! Ice God, please forgive me!"

Saying so, he knocked his head on the ground repeatedly.

The others did not dare to utter a word.

Xie Daoyun knew that saying these few words was already a great disrespect to the Dragon Emperor.

Therefore, she no longer paid attention to Shangguan Hong and the others but continued walking towards Fang Yu.

The people from Luli Sect looked on puzzled.

Xie Daoyun slowly approached Fang Yu, put down her hands gently, with a serious and earnest expression, knelt down and said, "Ice Woman respectfully welcomes Your Majesty's return!"

Your... Your Majesty?

Shangguan Hong's mind went blank.

He knew that Xie Daoyun was the Ice God who dominated the world a thousand years ago, a peerless genius of her generation.

Since when did a 'Your Majesty' appear?

It wasn't just him.

Shangguan Linghui, the Seven Saints of the Luli Sect, their faces changed dramatically, teeth chattering!

Fang Yu's gaze fell upon Xie Daoyun as he said in a calm tone, "Stand up and speak."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

"From your conversation just now, a hundred years ago, you gave him some guidance?" Fang Yu asked.

Xie Daoyun nodded slightly and said, "It wasn't really guidance. A hundred years ago, the array patterns outside the Nine Layers Hall were in disarray, and he glimpsed the Mnemonics atop the Nine Layers Hall. Had I been able to split myself in two, I would have killed him a hundred years ago."

"You're quite capable then," said Fang Yu.

Upon hearing this, Xie Daoyun quickly bowed her body, "Ice Woman dares not..."

From Ze State to Yanjing, Xie Daoyun still did not know about the conflict between the Ye Family and the Luli Sect. She followed Fang Yu's orders, standing guard over the Ye Family, protecting everyone in the Ye Family without asking any questions.

Therefore, perceiving Fang Yu's anger, she also did not know why.

Just at that moment, Chen Daotian leaped out from the main hall.

At the same time, Ye Wenjun, Ye Xing Kong, and others also stepped out.

Seeing the people from the Luli Sect all kneeling on the ground, they wore faces of surprise and confusion.

Only Chen Daotian was excited like a monkey, shouting:

"I heard it... I heard everything! Ice God... you, listen to me, this is what happened—"

Chen Daotian recounted the whole story to Xie Daoyun.

Especially when he mentioned that Shangguan Linghui demanded Fang Yu to apologize and even wanted to take his life, his calm eyes instantly furrowed.

"Ice Woman acknowledges her mistake! Ice Woman is willing to make amends for her faults!" said Xie Daoyun with a face full of earnest seriousness.

Hearing this sentence.

The entire Luli Sect shook.

Shangguan Hong shivered even more.

"Father, could it be a mistake? How can this be possible?"

The Seven Saints of Luli Sect were much keener-eyed than Shangguan Linghui.

"Sect Master, is... is this person the Ice God Your Majesty who gave you guidance a hundred years ago?"

"Her beauty and youth everlasting, born against the heavens... so powerful!"

The seven took in a sharp breath.

Just as they were astonished——

The Ice Woman, Xie Daoyun, raised her left hand.

Her white sleeve swept over like lightning.

"How brazen, Shangguan Hong, do you admit your guilt!?"

Bang!

Shangguan Hong was sent flying!

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