202: Join the City Lord's Mansion

Merely the opening of a channel for a Will Projection possessed such might?!

Immediately after, a blurred yet incomparably towering figure slowly coalesced at the core of that Chaos scene.

His specific features could not be seen; one could only feel a supreme majesty that stood above the heavens and myriad worlds.

That figure seemed to be composed of the purest Laws; at times, divine light shone forth, nurturing all things, and at other times, Devilish Qi surged, annihilating the stars! Divinity and demonism blended perfectly, with creation and destruction cycling endlessly.

His mere presence there made him seem like the center of the Universe, the source of all Daos!

All light, all sound, and all Laws within the hall involuntarily surrendered and worshipped the moment this figure appeared!

Li Xuanyue's heart nearly stopped beating. The immense pressure made her almost suffocate, and she instinctively wanted to kneel.

Using all her strength, she bit her lower lip hard. Supported by the indestructible obsession in her heart, she barely managed to straighten her back, though her body trembled uncontrollably, and her forehead was instantly covered in fine beads of cold sweat.

The dark purple jade box in her hand shone brightly at this moment, as if provoked by something intense. The light seal that isolated it from the mortal world flowed frantically, emitting a faint hum.

Facing this supreme figure, Luo Qingyue maintained her cold composure, merely bowing slightly, her icy blue eyes filled with absolute respect:

"Reporting to the Clan Chief, Li Xuanyue, formerly Prince Qi of the Great Qi Dynasty, has restored her female identity. Carrying a Secret Contract, she wishes to enter the City Lord's Manor and serve the Di Clan. Her will is firm, and her heart is not yet lost. In my observation, she is usable. I specially request the Clan Chief to decide."

Her voice echoed clearly in the silent hall, concise and direct to the point.

The towering figure within the Chaos seemed to \"look\" over.

There was no physical gaze, but Li Xuanyue instantly felt her Soul, flesh, and even the Karma connected to the jade box in her hand being completely seen through under this invisible gaze, leaving no secrets behind!

Time seemed to freeze at this moment.

After a moment, a grand voice, which seemed to ring directly in the depths of her Soul, slowly drifted over:

"Granted."

Only a single word.

Word spoken, Law followed!

Rumble!

The entire City Lord's Manor hall seemed to tremble slightly at this one word!

An invisible, vast brand of will descended instantly, piercing through space and accurately imprinting itself upon Li Xuanyue's Soul Origin!

It was not a Restriction, but a recognition of identity, a protection of rules, and an acceptance from the supreme Dominator of the Di Clan!

Simultaneously, a faint stream of light silently entered the jade box Li Xuanyue held tightly.

The jade box jolted violently!

The light seal on the surface, which had been frantically flowing to resist Di Shenglong's pressure, suddenly calmed down. Within the originally pure aura of isolation, there seemed to be an extra, barely perceptible, obscure ripple connected to the Di Clan.

It was as if this contract from \"beyond the heavens\" had been forcibly marked with a brand belonging to the \"Godfall Di Clan\"!

The towering figure began to slowly dissipate, as if he had never appeared.

The rift in space quickly closed, the frozen frost silently evaporated, and the suffocating pressure in the hall receded like a tide.

Only the lingering resonance of that indifferent and grand voice remained, seemingly still echoing among the stars.

"From this day forth, you, Li Xuanyue, shall be under City Lord Luo's command."

"The Di Clan has noted the contract in your hand. When the time comes, an Opportunity will arise."

"Cultivate well, and do not fail this life."

The voice vanished completely, and the hall returned to cold and silence.

Li Xuanyue remained in the posture of holding the box with both hands, standing stiffly in place.

Cold sweat dripped from her forehead onto the icy crystal floor, instantly freezing into tiny ice beads.

The newborn brand in the depths of her Soul radiated a warm and powerful sense of protection, dispelling her previous fear and coldness.

The extra trace of obscure ripple in the jade box in her palm was like a lighthouse in the dark, allowing her frozen and desperate heart to feel warmth for the first time.

She slowly, extremely slowly, raised her head. Her gaze toward the icy blue figure ahead was filled with unspeakable shock, awe, and... a complex emotion, as if she had found a home.

She opened her mouth, but found her throat too dry to make a sound.

Luo Qingyue looked at her calmly, a very faint, almost imperceptible look of understanding seemingly flickering through her icy blue eyes.

She nodded slightly, her voice returning to its cool tone: "Since the Clan Chief has given his approval, from this moment on, you are a member of the Di Clan."

Her gaze swept over the jade box in Xuanyue's hand, her words carrying a deeper meaning: "This item involves a great deal; keep it well. In the Di Clan, power is the foundation of everything. Your sword is not yet fast enough, not sharp enough."

Having said that, she flicked her wide sleeve, and a stream of icy blue light entered Li Xuanyue's forehead.

A massive and pure stream of information instantly flooded into Xuanyue's Sea of Consciousness—the detailed rules of the Eternal Night Divine Capital's City Lord's Manor, the duties and authorities of the manor, the resource permissions she could call upon, and... the exchange catalog for the Di Clan's basic contribution points! Among them, there were strikingly several types of Sword Dao Secret Manuals and cultivation insights labeled as \"Saint-Grade\"!

"Thank you... City Lord Luo!" Li Xuanyue finally found her voice, bowing deeply with a trace of imperceptible trembling.

This bow was wholehearted.

She knew that from this moment on, her life had completely changed.

Prince Qi, Li Shiqi, was dead; the one living was Li Xuanyue of the Godfall Di Clan and the Eternal Night Divine Capital's City Lord's Manor.

From then on, the City Lord's Manor added another expert of the Tong Tian Realm Tenth Level.

And the slim path to finding her elder brother was finally no longer a directionless darkness; the Di Clan was her only bridge, her only lighthouse!

Lingxu Province, Carefree Sect.

At the summit of Heavenly Sword Mountain, Celestial Xuanzi stood with his hands behind his back.

Suddenly, a familiar voice came from behind.

"Revered Master! Your Disciple has returned!"

Celestial Xuanzi moved at the sound and turned around, a smile appearing on his kind face.

"Oh?! Starfall is back. How was your trip home? Was it smooth?"

"Eh, you've broken through to the Heaven-Reaching Realm!"

"Revered Master, this trip was quite fruitful for me."

"Oh?!"

"Tell me all about it quickly."

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