Beneath the red maple tree, the pillar of light soaring from the bloodline monument gradually faded.
However, the many female cultivators of the Sky Phoenix clan present were still struggling to recover from the shock of moments ago.
"Such powerful bloodline energy, it's even stronger than the Empress!"
The green-robed woman who had previously ridiculed Ye Yun found her jaw agape.
"This guy… how is it possible…"
With such potent bloodline energy, it was not just them from the Sky Phoenix clan, but even the Empress herself had been surpassed in terms of bloodline strength during her own assessment.
The crucial point was, this person was an outsider, an outsider possessing such formidable bloodline energy?
"Could it be… the Empress's illegitimate son?"
However, this absurd notion was quickly dismissed.
After all, the Empress was still a virgin, wasn't she…
As for the other members of the Sky Phoenix clan, their gazes towards Ye Yun became filled with a newfound ardor.
"So handsome, such high talent, and now this immense bloodline power, he's simply the perfect partner for dual cultivation!"
If it weren't for their lingering feminine reserve, they might have already rushed forward to take Ye Yun with them.
Ye Yun, the subject of all this attention, was himself somewhat astonished. While he had anticipated his bloodline to be strong, he hadn't expected it to be this incredibly potent.
As he pondered this, a sudden exclamation pierced the air.
"It's the Empress! The Empress is here!"
At these words, everyone beneath the red maple tree became agitated like a swarm of disturbed ants, their gazes snapping upwards.
Ye Yun also looked up. He saw a woman in golden robes descending from the sky.
She had fiery red hair that cascaded like a waterfall down to her bare, jade-like feet.
Her face was exquisitely beautiful, adorned with a phoenix coronet.
Beneath her opulent golden robes lay a figure that could only be described as breathtaking, exuding an overwhelming aura of power.
Her pair of crimson-gold eyes held an imposing majesty that inspired deep reverence in anyone who met her gaze.
"We greet the Empress!"
As she landed, all the Sky Phoenix clan female cultivators around her knelt in submission, their voices rising in unison.
Without a doubt, this was the legendary Empress of the Sky Phoenix clan, Feng Qingxuan!
"Rise, all of you."
Feng Qingxuan's voice was calm, yet it carried an irrefutable authority.
Hearing this, the women dared to rise.
"Thank you, Empress!"
Following this, Feng Qingxuan lowered her gaze towards Ye Yun standing before the monument, her crimson lips parting to ask softly.
"You are the one who caused the bloodline monument to manifest such a celestial phenomenon?"
"Indeed, it was I."
Facing the Empress of this domain, Ye Yun immediately bowed with a smile, clasping his fists.
"This humble one is Ye Yun, and I have long admired your esteemed name, Empress."
Upon hearing this, Feng Qingxuan's gaze swept over Ye Yun, her mind pondering.
"It seems this is the destined one, the person of destiny appointed by the Phoenix God for me."
"It was not in vain that I have waited for thousands of years…"
After all, Ye Yun was very likely the man she was fated to rely upon, and if he were too ordinary, it would be rather disappointing.
However, Ye Yun's performance ultimately satisfied her.
Meanwhile, Ye Yun, unaware of the Phoenix God or Feng Qingxuan's thoughts, after appreciating her unparalleled beauty, activated his Destiny Eye and saw through her completely.
[Name: Feng Qingxuan]
[Cultivation: Emperor Stage Sixth Layer]
[Physique: Nirvana Divine Physique]
[Bloodline: Sky Phoenix Bloodline]
[Comprehension: Emperor Stage (can be enhanced with Ancient God Crystal)]
[Special Divine Abilities: True Phoenix Flame, Sky Phoenix Domain, Heavenly Dao of Flame…]
[Immortal Divine Abilities: Phoenix Soaring Through the Heavens, Nine Revolutions Nirvana]
[Destiny Value: Nine Hundred and Ninety-one (Person of Destiny)]
Seeing this information, even Ye Yun could only muster two words in his mind.
Awesome…
Although he had expected it, Feng Qingxuan's strength still exceeded his expectations somewhat.
Her cultivation, physique, bloodline, and even comprehension were undoubtedly top-tier.
As for the two divine abilities, he only recognized Sky Phoenix Domain; the effects of the others were unknown.
However, what surprised him the most was the Destiny Value of nine hundred and ninety-one, which was the highest he had ever seen.
But it made sense. It was said that Feng Qingxuan ranked second in combat power in the Heavenly Realm, and it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that she could cause the Heavenly Realm to tremble with her movements.
Of course, she was originally ranked third, but since Xing Wu, who ranked second in the Heavenly Realm, was injured, the position fell to her.
For such a powerful cultivator, it was hardly an exaggeration to say that she influenced the world's direction at any moment.
"Good, very good indeed. I am very satisfied with you."
These words were spoken by Feng Qingxuan as she gazed at Ye Yun.
Then, as if noticing his peculiar expression, her eyebrows furrowed slightly.
"What is it? Staring at my face like that, is there a problem?"
"Uh…"
Ye Yun coughed dryly. He couldn't possibly say that he had practically seen through her.
He quickly changed the subject, explaining with a smile.
"It's nothing, I was just awestruck by your beauty, Empress."
He thought to himself, complimenting a woman's beauty could never be wrong.
Hearing this, Feng Qingxuan nodded, a smile appearing on her face.
"In that case, it seems you also like me quite a bit?"
Ye Yun was momentarily speechless.
He hadn't forgotten that he was here, ostensibly, to apply for the position of husband.
If he said he liked her, would she misunderstand and try to marry him?
But if he said he didn't like her, he would be putting the Empress in an awkward position in front of everyone, and he might end up being captured and experimented on.
After much deliberation, Ye Yun chose the former. This wasn't cowardice, but rather prudence.
"Yes, Empress, you are so beautiful, anyone would like you."
He reasoned that he could explain things to her later.
It should… be fine, right?
Feng Qingxuan nodded in satisfaction and said.
"Since that is the case, come with me to the Imperial Palace for a chat."
"No problem, I also have some matters I wish to discuss with you, Empress."
Ye Yun's words caused Feng Qingxuan to pause for a moment.
Then, she smiled faintly.
"Alright, let's go."
Just then, Fang Zhiwei, who was standing nearby, asked.
"If you two leave, what about your disciple?"
Hearing this, Feng Qingxuan glanced at her and said indifferently.
"Little sister, I need to have a private conversation with my future husband. You should wait in the guest quarters within the mountain for now."
After speaking, she looked back at Ye Yun.
"What do you think of this arrangement?"
Upon hearing this, Fang Zhiwei, hugging Ye Yun's arm, said in a spoiled tone.
"Mas~ter~ I want to go too…"
However, due to the importance of the matter, there were things she didn't want Fang Zhiwei to know.
Ye Yun could only pat her head and say.
"I do have important matters to discuss with this esteemed Empress. You should play by yourself for now. I'll give you a reward when I return."
"This… alright."
Fang Zhiwei finally agreed obediently.
And so, Ye Yun departed with Feng Qingxuan.
As for Fang Zhiwei, watching him leave with Feng Qingxuan, she thought about the highly anticipated events that might unfold.
Dejected, she crouched down, a look of grievance on her face, and idly drew circles on the ground with her finger.
"You're leaving your disciple to see the Empress? I'll draw a circle to curse you, turning your good luck into misfortune later…"