Rebirth of the Strongest Empress Chapter 2756: Tian (5)
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The God of Nature, in his destructive fury, had annihilated the entirety of the upper realm and siphoned the Heavenly Dao energy from countless Perfected Immortals, leaving behind a desolate wasteland. Now, Ye Qingtang bore the immense responsibility of its reconstruction.
"Ling Yan… I will speak with Shi Tian…" Ye Qingtang's voice was soft as she looked at Ling Yan.
"Oh?" A slight smirk grazed Ling Yan's lips. "What did you just call me? You certainly didn't use that name last night…"
Before Ling Yan could finish his teasing, Ye Qingtang's ears flushed crimson, and she quickly covered his mouth.
Once Ye Qingtang had composed herself, she released Ling Yan, who wore a knowing smile.
"Go on, I'll be waiting for you," Ling Yan said.
"Alright."
Ye Qingtang nodded and vanished from sight.
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Cursed Hell was the next destination.
Ye Qingtang entered the desolate expanse without haste.
Gazing upon this domain of despair, memories surfaced of her initial arrival.
"Shi Tian, come out," Ye Qingtang spoke gently, settling herself cross-legged upon the ground.
As her words faded, Shi Tian materialized beside her.
"You've returned," the man observed, his gaze fixed on Ye Qingtang.
"Indeed, I'm here to converse with you," Ye Qingtang replied with a smile. "Would you consider venturing out to aid me in rebuilding the upper realm?"
"There's no need. This place serves me well enough." Shi Tian shook his head, his eyes fixed on Ye Qingtang. "You are the very first individual to possess the Dao of Tian before truly ascending to become Tian."
"Is that so?" Ye Qingtang responded with a smile.
"Furthermore, you've managed to preserve your emotions. It is truly rare. The price for becoming Tian is the forfeiture of all emotions. How is it that you did not?"
"It's due to the Heavenly Dao Devouring Bloodline," Ye Qingtang explained with a smile. "Upon ascending to Tian, a Heavenly Dao mark is imprinted within one's being. Those who become Tian operate according to this mark… unfortunately, my Heavenly Dao mark was consumed by the Heavenly Dao Devouring Bloodline, and thus…"
"I comprehend. Heavenly Dao Devouring Bloodline? This is the first I've encountered such a lineage," Shi Tian remarked.
Without allowing Ye Qingtang a moment to respond, Shi Tian continued, "Never mind. You shall succeed me and assume the mantle of the new Tian. My fervent hope is for a brighter future under your rule."
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Departing the Cursed Hell, Ye Qingtang made her way back to the upper realm.
"Salutations, Tian!"
The assembled guards promptly knelt in deference.
Ye Qingtang remained silent, a hint of discomfort evident. The daily pronouncements of reverence were still unnerving.
"Let's depart."
With that, Ye Qingtang took Ling Yan's hand and guided him towards the lower realm.
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Within the Blue Sky Domain, specifically the Falling Sky Valley.
Ye Qingtang materialized without warning.
"Today, by the authority vested in me as Tian, I bestow upon each of you the physical form of a Perfected Immortal. You are commanded to proceed to the upper realm and assist in its reconstruction."
"Qingtang?!"
Ye Ling and the others exchanged looks of utter astonishment upon seeing Ye Qingtang.
In the blink of an eye, a golden luminescence enveloped everyone present in the Falling Sky Valley. Before anyone could fully process the events, they had been instantaneously transported from the Falling Sky Valley to the upper realm.
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The location was the Temple of Shadows.
Ming Wang, Ming Gu, and the assembled members of the Temple of Shadows observed Ye Qingtang as she hovered in the air.
"Today, by the authority vested in me as Tian, I bestow upon each of you the physical form of a Perfected Immortal. You are commanded to proceed to the upper realm and assist in its reconstruction."
"Ah Yao?" Ming Gu's expression was one of utter bewilderment.
"Ah Yao, what exactly are you proclaiming?" the demon dragon inquired, clearly perplexed.
However, even as the words left its mouth, the entire contingent of the Temple of Shadows vanished, only to reappear in the upper realm.
Subsequently, Ye Qingtang personally visited the Jiang family, bestowing upon them the Perfected Immortal bodies and relocating them to the upper realm.
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The setting was the Mixed Heavens Holy Domain.
Ye Qingtang also granted the members of the Dragon Emperor Clan and the Temple of Paragon Perfected Immortal bodies, transporting them to the upper realm.
Her final destination within the Mixed Heavens Holy Domain was the Devil Cloud Sect.
Ye Qingtang vividly recalled the time she witnessed the Devil Cloud Sect Paragon's revival in the Wailing Well; the immense power displayed remained indelibly etched in her memory.
"You are… Tian…?"