Xuanhuan: The Empress and I Swapped Bodies - Chapter 81

As soon as Ye Wushuang left seclusion, Imperial Clan Elder Liu Ning appeared by his side.

“Are you alright?!”

“I’m fine. It was just a tribulation.”

“Good, good. But this tribulation was strange—I’ve never heard of one descending upon someone advancing to the Immortal Emperor Realm. Could it be because you’re so young that the heavens sent such a powerful trial?”

Liu Ning had no idea that the terrifying lightning tribulation had been triggered by Ye Wushuang’s creation of an unparalleled Dao technique. He assumed it was a divine punishment for someone so young reaching the Immortal Emperor Realm.

But the truth was far from what he imagined.

“That’s not it. It happened because… I created a new Dao technique.”

Ye Wushuang wouldn’t have revealed this to just anyone. But Liu Ning had helped him immensely, and as both the Empress’s master and the Imperial Clan Elder of the Divine Dragon Dynasty, he was someone Ye Wushuang could trust.

Hearing this, Liu Ning was stunned.

“You created a Dao technique? What kind of technique could provoke such a devastating tribulation?”

“One that is… truly invincible.”

“Truly invincible?”

Liu Ning struggled to grasp the meaning of those words. He pondered deeply, trying to imagine what kind of technique could summon such a cataclysmic trial. But no matter how much he thought, he couldn’t fathom it.

Finally, he had to ask.

“Just what kind of invincible technique could cause such a phenomenon?”

“This technique can increase the combat power of a Celestial Supreme Realm expert… tenfold.”

“What?! A tenfold boost for a Celestial Supreme?! Is—is this real?!”

“Yes. Anyone who masters it can amplify their combat power tenfold, regardless of their cultivation level. There’s a time limit, but no side effects.”

Hiss—

Liu Ning sucked in a sharp breath.

The higher one’s cultivation, the harder it was to improve. For those at the Celestial Supreme Realm—already unrivaled in the world—even the slightest advancement required immense effort and time.

If Supreme experts learned of a technique that could instantly multiply their strength tenfold with no drawbacks… they would go mad with desire.

Even Liu Ning himself felt his mind reeling.

With ten times his current power, he wouldn’t fear three or five Supreme experts—he could crush them one by one with his Heaven-Overturning Seal!

And if a true Supreme mastered this technique? They could dominate ten opponents at once!

The thought left Liu Ning breathless.

After a long silence, he solemnly warned Ye Wushuang:

“You must never speak of this to anyone else. If word gets out, the Divine Dragon Imperial Family could face annihilation!”

“And… I can’t learn this technique either. If I did, others might find out.”

“We must wait—wait until you, too, reach the Celestial Supreme Realm. Only then can the Imperial Ancestor and I safely cultivate it. Only then will we have the power to protect ourselves!”

Liu Ning wasn’t rejecting the technique out of disinterest. On the contrary, he burned with desire to master it. With such power, he could roam the heavens and earth unchallenged.

But he understood: the Divine Dragon Dynasty, in its current state, could never hold onto such an unparalleled treasure.

On the surface, the dynasty only had one Supreme expert. Under these circumstances, safeguarding this technique was impossible.

Only when the Divine Dragon Dynasty truly possessed three Supreme experts—along with this invincible technique—could they defend it.

Since they couldn’t protect it yet, Liu Ning chose to feign ignorance.

Hearing this, Ye Wushuang nodded.

He knew the technique’s value, but he hadn’t expected Liu Ning to possess such ironclad willpower.

To resist the temptation of a technique that could multiply one’s strength tenfold—such resolve and wisdom were beyond ordinary men.

“Very well. I’ll record the technique first. Once you become a true Supreme, you can learn it.”

“Good. As for today’s tribulation… we’ll claim it was triggered by your breakthrough to the Immortal Emperor Realm.”

Fortunately, Ye Wushuang had indeed reached the Immortal Emperor Realm, making the cover story plausible.

Soon, word spread throughout the Divine Dragon Imperial Court:

Due to the Empress’s unparalleled talent, the heavens sent a tribulation when she broke through to the Immortal Emperor Realm.

To Ye Wushuang and Liu Ning, this explanation was perfectly reasonable.

If they claimed the tribulation was caused by the creation of a supreme Dao technique, the shock would be far greater. Countless people would clamor to know what kind of technique could provoke such divine retribution.

Yet, even with their modest explanation, the court was thrown into an uproar.

“The Empress has reached the Immortal Emperor Realm! An Immortal Emperor in her twenties—this is unprecedented!”

“As expected of Her Majesty! Only she could possess such divine talent!”

“If Her Majesty has reached the Immortal Emperor Realm so young, it won’t be long before she ascends to the legendary Celestial Supreme Realm! By then, our Divine Dragon Empire will have three Supreme experts! Who would dare challenge us?!”

Three Supreme experts under one banner. The mere thought sent shivers of excitement through them.

But they weren’t the only ones thrilled—even the Divine Dragon Imperial Seal, which normally remained aloof, couldn’t contain itself.

It manifested before Ye Wushuang, its voice trembling.

“You’ve truly reached the Immortal Emperor Realm?”

“Without a doubt.”

The Imperial Seal could have discerned Ye Wushuang’s cultivation at a glance. And Ye Wushuang had even mentioned his impending breakthrough beforehand.

Yet, the Imperial Seal couldn’t help but ask again.

And upon receiving confirmation, its excitement soared.

“Excellent! You’ve done Her Majesty an immense service this time. Once she leaves seclusion, I’ll make sure she knows of your contributions. She will reward you handsomely!”

Ye Wushuang’s breakthrough had spared the Empress countless troubles. Naturally, she would show her gratitude.