Chapter 334: The Empress’s Selective Deafness
Above the Ninth Heaven, the glow was resplendent!
The Sage had been slain!
Thus, the Heavenly Dao descended rewards and declared to the world to showcase its majesty.
However, this time, only three beams of light fell from above, enveloping Zhong Ningxue, Qian Miaoyu, and the Little Demoness, while Zhou Tong was entirely overlooked.
Seeing this scene, Mr. Zhou Tong was stunned for a moment, then he felt relieved.
It seemed the Heavenly Dao had judged him to be an existence that could easily slay a low-level Sage.
Therefore, it no longer bestowed rewards upon him.
This was also the protection the Heavenly Dao offered to low-level Sages; otherwise, they would become prey for higher-level Sages and find it difficult to survive.
Just like when the founder of the Joyful Union Sect slaughtered a Sage from the Sacred Ground, the Heavenly Dao didn’t make a single ripple.
Now Zhou Tong enjoyed this treatment to prevent him from actively hunting Sages.
Without a doubt, the strongest Saint-slayer this time was Zhong Ningxue. After receiving the baptism of the Heavenly Dao, her cultivation did not increase, but her physical body had strengthened multiple times, enough to withstand the impact of fifty God King Gus.
Next was the Little Demoness; she was already at the pinnacle of the Cycle Realm and was connected to Zhou Tong through the Union Lock. When Zhou Tong broke through, she was almost dragged along with him; now, having absorbed the sacred resonance, her breakthrough was a natural progression!
Last was the Empress Qian Miaoyu; she was just a thin layer of paper away from becoming a Sage and could step in with a gentle poke. Even Zhou Tong thought she was about to break through.
However, unexpectedly, the sacred might that had just spread from her body was suppressed back by an invisible force, and nothing happened.
“What are you doing?”
Zhou Tong reprimanded, his voice already filled with anger.
“I… I’m scared.”
“Scared of what? What is there to be scared of?”
“I’m scared of the Tribulation… I’ve never experienced it before, and I don’t know what will happen…”
The Empress lowered her head and stammered, causing Zhou Tong to be momentarily taken aback.
He remembered that the Empress had leaped from the Heaven-Cutting Realm to the peak of Semi-Sage without suffering any hardship, relying on the nation’s fortune and dragon veins to reach such a level.
Just one step forward, and she would face the most perilous tribulation to become a Sage; fear was inevitable.
“You can’t be that you’ve been able to become a Sage all along but have been holding back until now, right?”
Zhou Tong frowned and asked, no wonder this woman had such powerful combat strength. She could even hold back the Lesser Celestial King for a short time; it turned out she had accumulated too much foundation at this realm.
“Uh…”
Under Zhou Tong’s scrutiny, the Empress ultimately admitted obediently.
“So you came to me for help with the tribulation?” Zhou Tong said somewhat helplessly.
“Yes…”
“That’s simple. Once I find the three Sages and help you draw a Might-Displaying and Soul-Protecting Curse, you can confidently break through.”
Zhou Tong said grandly; this was a piece of cake for him, and if necessary, he could even substitute for one of the three.
“As expected of a Guest Senior, I knew I didn’t misjudge you; you can indeed accomplish anything!”
Qian Miaoyu smiled radiantly, looking at Zhou Tong with sparkling eyes!
“Stop it!”
The Little Demoness blocked in front of her, dismissively waving her hand in a shooing manner.
“Now that your goal has been achieved, step back and don’t disturb our reunion time.”
Hearing this, the Empress’s expression immediately changed, and she lowered her head even further, her face turning red.
“Besides that, I have another request… Please, Guest Senior, do not refuse.”
“Your Majesty, please speak. As long as it’s something I can do, I will definitely…”
“I still want to cooperate with Guest Senior to have a child!”
Zhou Tong’s words came to an abrupt halt, leaving him stunned in midair.
Here we go again?
“Despicable and shameless!”
The Little Demoness’s chest heaved with anger, and she trembled, her figure majestic and dazzling, making it hard for Zhou Tong to look away.
Seeing this scene, the Little Demoness felt a bit smug, so she puffed her chest out even more, making her prominent assets appear even more imposing.
Holding Zhou Tong firmly, she chastised the Empress: “You’re intentionally opposing me, aren’t you? Back in the Heavenly Dao Domain, you spoke to my love right in front of me.”
“Now you dare to repeat it; how can you be so greedy? As a national Empress, don’t you feel ashamed?”
“What is there to be ashamed of? This shows that I am loyal and steadfast, my heart as solid as a rock, unwavering and resolute…”
As Qian Miaoyu spoke, her voice became quieter and quieter, but she still faced the Little Demoness boldly with her chest puffed out.
As the most outstanding Empress in the history of the Soaring Empire, her skin had long since been honed to an unparalleled degree; she could easily twist right and wrong or confuse black and white.
Compared to all that, seizing someone else’s beloved was just a trivial flaw.
Just to avoid appearing overly unruly before the Guest Senior, she had to restrain herself.
“You don’t have to be so devoted!”
The Little Demoness frowned and earnestly advised, “Back then, your life was at stake, which is why you made that request. Now that you’re on the verge of becoming a Sage, won’t you be able to find any man you want?”
“You have a point, but I just want the best!”
Qian Miaoyu stared intensely at Zhou Tong, her resolve unwavering and her goals clear.
“But he is my fiancé!”
“That makes it even more wonderful… I love married men the most!”
“Shut up!”
Zhou Tong reluctantly withdrew his gaze. Just a moment ago, he was still trying to blend in, but the Empress kept pushing her luck, making him unable to feign ignorance any longer.
“Your Majesty, back then, the Soaring Empire was a matter of mutual interests and sincere cooperation, it was a win-win situation. I hope from this point on we can always be allies!”
Zhou Tong spoke subtly, but the meaning was very straightforward.
He would definitely help his friends in trouble, but if it was about wanting his person, it would be best to spare him that.
Hearing this, the Empress’s expression didn’t change, but her gaze turned to the side, like an innocent little girl who didn’t understand the world.
“Your Majesty!” Zhou Tong called softly.
“Ah? Oh, it’s the Guest Senior. What did you just say?”
“I said I can help you with your tribulation, but nothing else. Did the Empress hear clearly?”
As soon as the words fell, the Empress turned her gaze aside as if nothing had happened.
“Your Majesty, Your Majesty!”
“Is the Guest Senior calling me? My ears were hurt in the battle earlier, and I couldn’t hear clearly. Surely the Guest Senior will agree to my request, right?”
“Let’s get married,” Zhou Tong narrowed his eyes and probed.
“A deal! No backing out! I’ll arrange everything, and we’ll consummate tonight, and tomorrow we’ll have a baby!”
