In the midst of Yao Guang Saint Lord's efforts to gather materials and select personnel for a formation—
Great Wasteland City
A bronze chariot sped through the void and descended swiftly from the sky.
The chariot was driven by an elder in black robes. His aura was steady, and every movement exuded a sense of calm detachment. His eyes opened and closed, radiating sharp brilliance.
It was clear he was a formidable cultivator with strength that should not be underestimated.
Before the chariot—
A large banner billowed in the wind, inscribed with a single character: Ye.
Any faction that saw this banner would feel a chill in their hearts, for it represented none other than the Ye Imperial Clan!
“Is Ye Chen here?”
Outside the Heavenly Mechanism Tower,
numerous spies from various factions witnessed this scene and collectively turned their gaze toward the bronze chariot.
Recently,
news of Ye Chen had spread across dozens of continents.
He had defeated the Jade Balance Saint Son with a single move and secured second place on the Heavenly Genius Ranking. With the first-place contender absent, he was the undisputed king!
His future prospects were unimaginable, and many believed he might even have a chance at becoming an Emperor.
After all, history was not short of instances where the underdog eventually rose to prominence.
“Has he come to Great Wasteland City to meet the Heavenly Mechanism Tower Lord?”
Many narrowed their eyes,
staring intently at the bronze chariot.
Inside the chariot,
Ye Chen stepped out. He was tall and imposing, with flowing black hair, a face chiseled like a blade, and sword-like brows extending to his temples. His eyes shimmered with the rise and fall of endless stars, resembling the rebirth of an ancient emperor.
Standing outside the chariot,
he raised his head to gaze at the couplet inscribed above the entrance:
“Divine wisdom parses yin and yang, foreseeing sun and moon in hand.
Understanding past and present, encompassing heaven and earth in a sleeve!”
“The only one in the world capable of such words must be the Heavenly Mechanism Tower Lord,” Ye Chen remarked with slight admiration.
“The Tower Lord, who crafted the Heavenly Genius Ranking, is no ordinary individual,”
the elder at his side commented, stroking his beard.
“Let us first pay our respects to the Tower Lord,”
Ye Chen declared.
He strode toward the Heavenly Mechanism Tower, with the elder following closely behind.
The two entered one after the other and soon caught sight of Li Yun.
“Junior Ye Chen greets the Tower Lord Senior!”
Ye Chen cupped his hands respectfully.
“Ye Chen?”
Li Yun looked up at the voice, casting a glance at Ye Chen before smiling. “A guest from afar need not be so formal. Please, have a seat.”
Ye Chen's name was well-etched in his memory.
After all, second place on the Heavenly Genius Ranking was no trivial title.
Behind Ye Chen stood the vast foundation of an Imperial Clan, whose wealth and heritage accumulated over countless millennia were beyond imagination.
In the world of the younger generation, few factions could rival Ye Chen's resources.
Of course,
this comparison excluded the older generation, whose fortunes were unfathomably immense.
“You are too kind, Senior.”
Ye Chen felt flattered. He hadn't expected the esteemed expert who created the Heavenly Genius Ranking to be so gentle and refined, lacking the domineering aura typical of lofty figures.
Instead, Li Yun seemed cultured, more like a scholar than a cultivator.
“You have come to the Heavenly Mechanism Tower today for the top rank on the Genius Ranking, haven't you?”
Li Yun smiled knowingly.
He didn't even need to consult the system to guess this.
After all, why did he create the Heavenly Genius Ranking?
Was it not for individuals like Ye Chen, who aspired to defeat all their peers and defy fate to achieve emperorship?
“Senior's insight is unparalleled,”
Ye Chen admitted with a nod. He made no attempt to deny it. His ambition to challenge the Genius Ranking's top contender was no longer a secret, and it was only natural for the Senior to know.
“The first rank on the Genius Ranking is not as simple as you think,”
Li Yun remarked meaningfully.
“This, I have already surmised,”
Ye Chen replied calmly.
Unlike the other entries on the ranking, the first-place contender lacked any introduction. This absence suggested their superiority. A hint of mystery surrounding such an individual was only to be expected.
As he spoke,
Ye Chen turned and signaled to the elder behind him.
The elder brought forward five jade boxes, placing them before Li Yun. Each box gleamed transparently, covered in restrictions, and even without opening them, a faint medicinal aroma wafted out.
These were five Saint Lord-grade spiritual herbs!
“A small token of respect,”
Ye Chen said, gesturing for the elder to step back. “I hope Senior can provide some guidance.”
“Impressive.”
Li Yun's gaze swept over the five herbs, and his brow twitched. Ye Chen was undoubtedly a wealthy benefactor, handing over such treasures without a hint of hesitation.
What did this indicate?
It indicated that these were far from his limits!
There were certainly greater treasures in Ye Chen's possession.
“Very well!”
Li Yun waved his hand and stored the herbs, silently instructing the system:
“System, query Yu Qingxian!”
[Ding!]
[10,000 Heavenly Mechanism Points deducted. Query for Yu Qingxian's information successful.]
[Name: Yu Qingxian.]
[Cultivation: Peak of the Heavenly Transformation Realm!]
[Affiliation: Kunlun Immortal Palace!]
[Previous Life: Kunlun Empress! (Detailed information requires 1.8 million Heavenly Mechanism Points.)]
[Divine Abilities: ...]
[Cultivation Techniques: ...]
[Current Location: Kunlun Ruins, within a fragmented world protected by an Emperor-level Killing Formation. Trespassers will die without the correct method of entry!]
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“This Yu Qingxian is extraordinary!”
Li Yun's heart skipped a beat.
While others had affiliations, Yu Qingxian possessed subordinates. This suggested that the Kunlun Immortal Palace belonged entirely to her!
Moreover,
Yu Qingxian's profile included an additional section—Previous Life.
In her past life, she had been an Empress!
Was such a person truly a young genius?
Could it be that she had reincarnated and was cultivating anew?
At this thought, Li Yun glanced at Ye Chen with a hint of pity. Forget reincarnation for a moment—even in her current life, Yu Qingxian's strength appeared insurmountable for Ye Chen.
A pinnacle Rebirth Realm cultivator against a pinnacle Heavenly Transformation Realm expert.
The difference was an entire major realm. And both were geniuses, with one having been an Empress in her previous life!
How could Ye Chen hope to prevail?
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