A faint sonic boom echoed inside the grand hall.
Collisions at the Daoist Palace Realm usually create massive commotion, and without protection, not just this hall, but even the entire Feixian Sect would be devastated.
The reason this strike made such a small impact is because Princess Ningti was incredibly powerful, forcibly suppressing and controlling the ripple.
Even though she was a small realm lower than Xiahou Jun, her power was enough to crush this Grand Commander!
The Daoist Palace Realm is a continuation of the Celestial Fate Realm. At this level, the initially rudimentary Divine Mansion evolves into a magnificent palace, under the blessing of heavenly and earthly rules, harboring greater might and mysteries.
The cultivator can harness far more power.
When Princess Ningti’s Daoist Palace emerged, the entire hall was filled with phenomenon, with six rivers flowing through the palace, each shimmering with different hues, waves surging, countless marks floating on the water.
Even those who can’t cultivate felt the power to destroy the heavens and the earth coming from those Daoist Palace rivers!
Some disciples of the Feixian Sect, with lower realms, were lost in confusion just by glancing at it, their minds taken away.
If Mo Chen hadn’t shouted in the depths of their Divine Souls, they would likely have fallen into eternal slumber.
With just one strike, Xiahou Jun was knocked flying, crashing into a group of Forbidden Guards.
The Forbidden Guards retreated several dozen steps before catching him.
"This princess is truly remarkable, having a six-colored Daoist Palace and a trace of Li Dragon bloodline. Though not pure, it’s impressive enough!"
Mo Chen’s sound transmission piqued Brother Cheng’s interest.
"Li Dragon bloodline? How does it compare to the Azure Dragon bloodline?"
Mo Chen chuckled, "Sect Leader, you jest. The Azure Dragon is one of the three giants of the Dragon Race alongside the Golden Dragon and Cyan Dragon. The Li Dragon is merely a branch of the Black Dragon lineage, incomparable by far. They are like heaven and earth, incomparable!"
So that’s how it is. It seems that the level of that Azure Dragon Essence Blood last time was indeed high!
"Commander Xiahou, I told you to step down."
Ningti said this calmly, but it carried an icy chill.
No one doubted that if Xiahou Jun acted again, this princess would personally cut him down.
After subduing Xiahou Jun, her icy demeanor thawed, showing a slightly apologetic smile.
"Sect Leader Jiang, I apologize, it’s my fault for not managing my people well!"
"I hope you can forgive us."
These words left everyone present in disbelief once again.
Some disciples of the Feixian Sect nearly became her fans.
Beautiful, strong, assertive, and also very reasonable, such a woman naturally doesn’t inspire animosity.
The Three-Eyed Tiger turned its head to look at Jiang Cheng.
"What do we do next?"
Brother Cheng was also a bit dazed; this situation was really tricky.
The other side hadn’t caused any harm to the Feixian Sect and had even apologized; he had no reason to hold on.
He could only wave his hand, signaling the Three-Eyed Tiger to stand down.
Though he usually didn’t bother guessing the opponent’s intentions, preferring direct confrontation, this time he was genuinely curious.
But immediately, he made a significant discovery.
The World Heart Fragment had been found!
The Insight Skill locked onto one of the eight palace maids behind Ningti, showing an anomaly in the pearl hairpin on her head.
If not for the array engraved on the surface of the pearl at the head of the pin, he would have sensed it straight away.
The World Heart Fragment was inside that pearl, there was no mistake!
Moreover, there was another surprising discovery.
This palace maid’s power was actually far superior to Princess Ningti’s, reaching the Daoist Palace Eighth Layer!
It’s worth noting that the Emperor of the Qianxing Dynasty is only at the Daoist Palace Sixth Layer.
However, she also wore an array to conceal her cultivation, appearing no different from the other seven palace maids, seemingly only at the Spirit Platform Realm.
Besides this, her earrings also revealed concealment effects under Insight.
This meant her appearance was also hidden.
What the heck, what’s going on here?
What’s the origin of this palace maid, what is she up to?
After so many dull days at the mountain gate, Brother Cheng was a bit excited; there was a major conspiracy here!
"Sect Leader Jiang, since this matter is unrelated to you, I shall take my leave."
"But as it is getting late, may I and my entourage stay overnight at the Feixian Sect?"
The Feixian Sect had plenty of accommodation, but what exactly were they planning?
Jiang Cheng initially wanted to refuse, but thinking about the World Heart Fragment, he changed his mind.
"Staying one night is fine, but shouldn’t Princess Your Highness pay the lodging fee in advance?"
Everyone was speechless, fearing it would once again anger the princess.
Even Xiahou Jun clenched his fists.
Ultimately, he remained silent.
Princess Ningti was also quite surprised but then smiled slightly.
"Very well, what does Sect Leader Jiang want? Spirit Stones? Pills?"
Jiang Cheng shook his hand, "No, no, I couldn’t possibly want something so valuable."
He walked to Ningti with a beaming smile and slowly raised his right hand.
Just when Xiahou Jun thought the brat was reckless enough to be impolite to the princess, Brother Cheng extended his right arm, bypassing Ningti, and landed it on the head of one of the palace maids behind her.
A silver pearl hairpin was pulled down by him.
"I’ll symbolically take this worthless pearl hairpin, Princess Your Highness doesn’t mind, right?"
He toyed with the hairpin in his hand, as if it was a casual move.
The palace maid with the concealed immense strength clearly didn’t expect this, her eyes flashed with a cold light, but she didn’t resist nor react immediately.
Princess Ningti was taken aback.
She gave Jiang Cheng a deep look and remained silent for a few seconds.
Then she smiled again, "Of course, as long as Sect Leader Jiang likes it."
"The princess is too kind."
Inside, Brother Cheng was overjoyed, surprised that it was this easy to acquire.
He even found Ningti and her party more agreeable.
Bringing gifts to the doorstep, the more the better.
"Luo Yuan, quickly escort our honored guests to rest!"
Not until Ningti and Xiahou Jun’s party left did Mo Chen step out.
"Sect Leader, the fluctuations in this woman’s demeanor are too significant; she must have deeper plans. We must remain cautious!"
Jiang Cheng waved his hand.
"No worries, everything is within my expectations."
He was just saying it casually, having thought of nothing and still confused.
But Mo Chen held him in high regard.
Indeed, the Child of the Plane is unfathomable, beyond one’s guess.
The disciples also began flattering him.
"Sect Leader is truly a genius strategist."
"Right, Sect Leader must have predicted that Princess Ningti wouldn’t pursue it."
They previously thought Jiang Cheng’s admission was unwise.
Now seeing nothing happened, they suddenly felt he was unfathomable, having anticipated the other party’s reaction early on.