Chapter 410: Lin Nuoyi Receives the Imperial Court

Mount Lao was lush and vibrant, with spiritual waterfalls cascading down. Special energy, "Immortal Mist," swirled around, and white cranes circled in the air, making the place resemble an immortal's abode.

In fact, long ages ago, this had been a sacred land for evolution.

"Still no movement," Chu Feng said. He and his companions had arrived but kept a considerable distance to avoid detection.

In front of a silver pine, Mu Qing was both excited and joyful. She eventually bid farewell to Lin Luoyi, saying she would inform the Great Qi Prince and his people to prepare. They would construct an altar to connect with the energy tower.

"Oh, it's that woman! She's recovered?" Chu Feng was genuinely surprised. He saw Mu Qing walking through the mountains, her body completely intact. Just days earlier, he had personally crippled Mu Qing; now, she had regenerated her limbs?

Even the Mastiff King, usually calm and heroic, found himself unable to control his emotions. His hair flew wildly, his eyes turned red, and his entire body seemed about to explode. How could he forget the immense humiliation of a few days ago, when this woman had subdued him, put a long, thin dog leash on him, and paraded him through the streets?

"Don't rush," said Wu Qifeng, the old grandmaster from Mount Wudang, placing a hand on the Mastiff King's shoulder to calm him and quell his anger.

Chu Feng also comforted the Mastiff King, saying, "I don't know how she recovered, but it doesn't matter. We'll just cut off her arms again when the time comes. Since her recovery ability is good, we'll just cripple her a few more times."

"Makes sense," the Horse King said, shaking his shiny bald head. "Brother Mastiff, this way you can really vent your anger. After we catch her, just chop her up whenever you feel like it."

People from the Qilin's old nest appeared. These were the ones who had pledged allegiance to the Great Qi Prince, intending to guard him during his cross-world transition, but they had been dispatched to patrol the mountains instead.

Upon seeing them, Chu Feng frowned and said, "You two withdraw first; I'll go take a look." He possessed the ultimate breathing technique, allowing him to integrate his body and spirit, merge with nature, and also enter a near-dormant state, making him difficult for ordinary people to detect.

Mu Qing walked with light, quick steps, very cheerfully, as the exciting moment was near. The Great Qi Dynasty's contingent was about to cross over, with success almost within reach. If they could descend upon Earth as a whole, they would become one of the strongest forces, far surpassing many starry systems' contingents, possessing formidable competitiveness.

"Your Highness!" Mu Qing arrived at the folded space, first kneeling in a grand bow to thank Qi Yu for saving her life, then delivering the good news. "That energy tower belongs to at least a five-star evolutionary dynasty, perhaps even more extraordinary!"

Everyone was moved. An energy tower was a glorious testament to an evolutionary dynasty, a crystallization of its hard work and essence, only forged when the dynasty was on the verge of collapse. Afterward, it would disappear from the world, silently awaiting a future resurgence to shine again. Mu Qing reported that the energy tower had no issues, exuded vibrant life force, and was helping Lin Luoyi refine the various chaotic energies that had entered her body.

"The energy tower of a five-star evolutionary dynasty is extremely complex. When it gathers the full essence of a glorious heritage, it's world-shaking, consuming everything in the dynasty's location, and can only succeed with the recognition of the planet's will," Qi Yu said with a solemn expression. Precisely for this reason, the energy tower within Lin Luoyi was a priceless treasure. Having once gained the Earth's will's recognition, it could naturally guide extraterrestrial beings to enter.

"Bathe, change clothes, and construct the altar," the Great Qi Prince commanded. This was not just a formality but a very sacred ritual. Ancient sages' notes indicated that when dealing with an energy tower of a five-star evolutionary dynasty, reverence was required.

"His Highness possesses a supreme secret scripture of artifact control. As long as he can make contact with that energy tower, making it change ownership won't be difficult," an old man said with a smile.

"We must be cautious in all matters. What I possess is merely a fragmented scroll," Qi Yu said, not daring to be careless.

They built the altar in this area, piling special stones. Progress was slow, even remarkably so. It was as if they were performing a ritual, making it impossible to rush. Even the Great Qi Prince himself participated.

From a distance, Chu Feng watched, bewildered. These people were moving excessively slowly, like an old ox pulling a cart. Were they building a stove? He estimated that it would take at least until tomorrow for them to stack all the stones on the ground. At the same time, he keenly noticed a knight who could enter and exit the folded space, just like Mu Qing, having successfully passed through the "death gate"!

"Whatever you're planning, whatever your schemes, when the time comes, I'll carpet-bomb the area with nuclear weapons and detonate the Earth's field. I don't believe you can all withstand that!" Chu Feng muttered to himself. Everything was ready, except for these people to cross over! However, he still felt a vague unease because these people were too solemn. Even the Great Qi Prince was devoutly building the altar, working alongside everyone else.

Chu Feng stood there for a long time, calculating and devising how to set up his killing field to most effectively eliminate this group. "At the critical moment, will the group of great demons from Kunlun Mountains be able to follow my command and instantly throw magnetic stones?" He frowned slightly. Even a simplified version of the offensive field he planned required many magnetic stones to be buried underground. If any part went wrong, it would affect its lethality.

Afterward, Chu Feng withdrew from Mount Lao and rendezvoused with the Kunlun great demons. "I estimate they'll attempt to cross over in about another day," Chu Feng said. Then, they all went into hiding, not wanting to be discovered.

Chu Feng frowned, pondering the offensive field. If he had to set it up temporarily, it wouldn't be efficient, and even a single incorrectly placed magnetic stone would severely reduce its power.

"Can it be integrated? Hmm!" Suddenly, Chu Feng thought of certain artifacts and took out four brass pillars from a spatial bottle. These were the Dragon-Locking Stakes, seized from Prince Hei Teng of the South Sea Dragon Race. They could create a "ghost wall" type of field.

"This is an integrated field, replacing piles of magnetic crystals, jade, and so on." Then, Chu Feng's heart jolted. He opened his Fiery Golden Eyes, staring intently, and continuously felt the four brass pillars with his hands. He already knew that these four brass pillars were called Dragon-Locking Stakes. Chu Feng felt he had overlooked something before: they weren't called "ghost wall stakes" but "Dragon-Locking Stakes"! He studied them carefully, his eyes glowing like lightning, and discovered some clues. Finally, using a special field technique, he activated some symbols that spread out from within the brass pillars.

"Dragon-Locking Stakes! If this thing truly awakens completely, it can lock down even flood dragons!" Chu Feng was greatly astonished, then his heart burned with excitement, and he delved into further study. In the evening, Chu Feng put down the brass pillars, his mind settled. Although they couldn't unleash their true dragon-locking power, for trapping people and setting ambushes, they were stronger and more convenient than his temporarily arranged fields. The four brass pillars were an integrated form of a certain field. After Chu Feng's research, their next deployment would be far more sophisticated than a simple "ghost wall."

In the early morning, golden rays burst forth, and the rising sun shone brilliantly, emerging from the horizon with rich vitality. The entire Mount Lao became serene, enveloped in misty clouds and vibrant hues. On the spiritual peak, Lin Luoyi, dressed in snow-white robes, was transcendently beautiful. Bathed in the morning light, she quietly gazed at the sea, her deep eyes reflecting, as she softly murmured, "There isn't much time left." As the sun rose, the entire Mount Lao became warm, and the vitality and energy density were very high.

Finally, Mu Qing arrived, filled with joy and excitement, to invite Lin Luoyi. Chu Feng also began to move, as unusual birds circling in the sky had warned him of activity within the folded space. Before leaving, he instructed his companions not to follow, saying, "I can go in by myself. Later, you'll execute commands outside according to my hand gestures!" This had been agreed upon beforehand. Chu Feng's different hand gestures would convey different meanings – perhaps nuclear carpet bombing, or a missile barrage... all terrifying mass-killing strategies! Of course, there was also one last gesture: failure, meaning to flee quickly.

Inside the folded space, dozens of people from the Great Qi Dynasty were fully prepared, standing before the altar, ready to cross over and enter the true Earth space. "The five-star dynasty's energy tower will allow us to pass through the death gate without worry. From now on, we'll have boundless opportunities like fish in the sea and birds in the sky. This planet will be our land of fortune. How can these natives compete with us?"

"Your Highness is a chosen one, destined to become a saint here!"

These people were very excited, some whispering, eagerly anticipating the moment of crossing over! Then, they saw Mu Qing, and also the transcendent woman in white, enveloped in a halo within the morning light, radiating a divine glow. Even the rebellious knights were slightly entranced, staring at the peerless beauty who seemed to have stepped out of a painting. They all fell silent. They felt a sense of superiority towards the beings on this declining planet, believing that the natives here had long been eliminated, descendants of failures from a glorious era. Their bloodlines were thin and mixed, their glory long gone, reduced to the lowest class, deserving only contempt. Yet now, they were all momentarily lost in thought, suddenly feeling that this woman was so sacred that they felt ashamed of themselves.

The Great Qi Prince, with his imposing bearing, moved. He walked to the boundary of the folded space and gazed at Lin Luoyi. Although it wasn't their first encounter, he had never felt as moved as he did at this moment. He offered a gentle smile and conversed with Lin Luoyi. Lin Luoyi smiled back; her excellent upbringing in etiquette ensured her every word and action was natural and graceful.

From a distance, Chu Feng frowned, one hand already raised. Strange birds from Kunlun watched him. If he brought his arm down forcefully, this place would suffer a devastating attack. Chu Feng retreated, putting a safe distance between them. His raised hand stiffened slightly as he remembered Lin Luoyi's words to him: trust her, she wouldn't harm him.

Finally, astonishing changes occurred in the folded space. An energy tower emerged, its ancient and magnificent aura overwhelming. Then it magnified, spanning across Mount Lao, with half of it extending into the folded space, enveloping the altar. Ultimately, it covered everyone from the Great Qi Dynasty, acting like a secure passage, guiding them across worlds! Mu Qing stood by, and at this moment, she screamed with joy, unable to resist bursting into song! Yang Heng was also excited, letting out a prolonged howl!

Chu Feng's pupils widened, his hand about to fall forcefully!

However, at that very moment, the tower cleanly split into two halves, from top to bottom, separating silently.

"Ah... no!"

The knights screamed, their mounts roared in agony. The instant they were exposed to this world, blazing flames erupted from their bodies.

"Bang!"

A powerful knight commander was the first to explode, turning into ashes in a burst of fire.

"Your Highness, quickly activate the supreme secret scripture of artifact control!" an old man cried out, only to also explode and turn to ash in an instant.

"Ah..."

"No!"

Here, bursts of fire erupted one after another, some even directly shattering, like dazzling fireworks.

"No!" someone exclaimed in shock and terror.

Lin Luoyi, pure and ethereal in her white robes, extended her arms gracefully, causing the separated energy tower to fly back and rejoin, becoming one again.