Nine Dragons Supreme God

The Immortal Realm of Tai Cang, the Ancient Kingdom of Qian Lan.

The atmosphere in the palace was oppressive and heavy.

The reason is that the Emperor of the Thousand Mist Ancient Kingdom has been in a coma for a whole month and is on the verge of death. Many famous doctors are helpless.

The Emperor's serious illness came without warning and was too sudden. Once he dies, the entire imperial city and even the ancient kingdom of Qianlan will surely be thrown into chaos.

The most important reason is that the heir apparent has not yet been decided!

The powerful princes in the capital, as well as various feudal lords, have been restless for the past month.

All the civil and military officials in the court were already making plans for their own future, weighing the pros and cons, and choosing sides.

For officials without royal blood, this was a huge gamble; if they chose the wrong side, the outcome would be utter ruin!

"Lin Yu, take Yi'er away from the palace and never come back. It would be best if you could protect her for the rest of her life and let her live an ordinary life."

A beautiful woman with her hair piled high with a hairpin, dressed in a magnificent golden robe, exuding elegance and grace, handed a seven or eight-year-old girl to a middle-aged man in full armor, radiating masculine strength and iron will. Her face was full of sorrow.

"Your Majesty, my duty is to protect the palace and to protect you..."

Even though Lin Yu had spent his life on the battlefield and experienced countless life-and-death situations, he was at a loss at this moment, facing the impending storm in the imperial city.

"The fall of the palace is inevitable. When that happens, no matter who seizes the throne, the direct line of the Emperor will not escape death. I only pray that Yi'er can live well." The Empress looked sorrowful, her eyes filled with deep despair and a glimmer of hope.

"Your Majesty, why don't I take the little princess with me and go with you?"

Lin Yu has been loyal to the Human Emperor all his life. Now that the Human Emperor is about to pass away, Lin Yu hopes that he can at least protect his wife and children. This is his responsibility, and also a little bit of selfishness.

"The Emperor and I are husband and wife, how could I abandon him in this time of crisis?" The Empress's sorrow vanished, her demeanor instantly becoming dignified: "General Lin, this is my order!"

"The last general takes command!"

Military orders are absolute, and although Lin Yu was extremely reluctant, he could not disobey them.

"Mother, I won't leave. I can't bear to leave you and Father."

The little princess gripped the queen's hand tightly, and no matter how hard the queen tried, she couldn't shake her off.

The little princess is only seven or eight years old, but she is exceptionally intelligent and seems to have already realized something.

At the very least, both the Emperor and the Empress Dowager were facing a life-or-death crisis.

Gazing at her stubborn daughter, the Empress couldn't help but shed a tear.

"Yi'er, how could your mother bear to let you leave me and your father? Your mother just wants you to live a good life."

"No, we are family. If we're going to die, we'll die together!"

The little princess's small eyes were full of stubbornness, as if she wanted to prove her determination with her actions.

"Silly child." The Empress's eyes were filled with tears as she reached out her delicate hand to stroke her daughter's cheek, her heart filled with reluctance and unwillingness.

Unfortunately, fate played a cruel trick on us...

Just as the Empress was about to knock him unconscious and have General Lin Yu forcibly take him away, suddenly, the sky above changed, and a dazzling, magnificent purple flame shone brightly across the heavens and earth.

Purple flames instantly engulfed the sky, turning the area into a purple world.

The next moment, powerful figures flew into the air from within the palace, and everyone, including Lin Yu, was filled with horror.

The scene was terrifying, like the wrath of heaven.

"Who are you, and why have you trespassed into the royal palace of my Thousand Mist Ancient Kingdom!"

Lin Yu's expression was solemn, his heart filled with vigilance. The strength of the newcomer far surpassed his own, and even exceeded that of all the powerful figures in the Thousand Mist Ancient Kingdom!

But why would such an unparalleled expert appear in the royal palace of the Thousand Mist Ancient Kingdom?

Could he be an accomplice hired by some faction?

Thinking of this, the emperor's confidants turned ashen-faced and filled with despair.

The sheer aura alone plunged countless powerful figures in the palace into deep despair; it was an irresistible, top-tier power that inspired only fear and awe.

Immediately afterwards, a white-clad figure, ethereal as a fairy, appeared in the void.

The young man in white had eyes like dazzling stars, and an extraordinary temperament like a high and mighty god. Every move he made exuded an aura that seemed to surpass all things, making people feel awe and reverence.

The young man in white stood there with a smile, yet he already commanded respect throughout the world.

In that instant, the entire palace and even the imperial city fell into a deathly silence, and countless people trembled uncontrollably.

"God!"

A trembling voice rang out, immediately triggering a chain reaction. Voices rose and fell throughout the imperial city, causing a great commotion.

"Heavens! I actually saw the Supreme Ruler of the Heavenly Realm, the Heavenly Emperor! Am I dreaming?"

Before this, people had only seen the Heavenly Emperor a few times in the illusion of the sky, but they never expected that the Heavenly Emperor would actually descend alive above the imperial city of the Thousand Cang Ancient Kingdom!

"I passed through this place while traveling and heard that your emperor is now critically ill. I wonder if I could take a look at him?"

The young man in white had a gentle, approachable smile on his face, just like an ordinary doctor.

"Lin Yu, what did the Heavenly Emperor just say?"

The empress's body trembled with excitement, and her heart pounded wildly.

She never dreamed that the overlord of the world, a figure who only existed in legends, would personally treat the human emperor's illness.

Moreover, it was done in a questioning tone!

The disparity is naturally hard to accept at first.

"The Heavenly Emperor... he said he wants to cure the Human Emperor's illness." Lin Yu's eyes were also filled with disbelief.

"Yes, of course, Your Majesty, please come inside." The Empress was overjoyed and wept, but quickly wiped away her tears and said excitedly, "Guards, prepare the highest-level banquet. After Your Majesty has examined the Human Emperor's injuries, we will entertain Your Majesty."

The young man in blue waved his hand and smiled, saying, "I'm just here for a medical checkup, so let's skip the formalities."

"Yes, by the order of the Heavenly Emperor." The Empress was overjoyed, feeling as if she were dreaming.

Meanwhile, throughout the imperial city, powerful figures in various locations wore grim expressions, their hopes dashed.

Even worse, his face turned deathly pale!

After a short while, the young man in white strolled out of the Emperor's palace.

"The Emperor was poisoned by the Dream Return Poison, which is quite rare. It is colorless, odorless, and difficult to detect. It is a slow-acting poison. The poisoned person will first feel weak all over, then lose consciousness, and eventually fall into an endless dream from which they cannot extricate themselves, and slowly die in the dream."

The young man in white explained to the empress beside him, causing a cold glint to flash in the eyes of both the empress and Lin Yu.

As expected, someone coveted the throne and secretly poisoned him.

"As I just mentioned, this poison is quite rare." As the ruler of Taicang, the young man in white naturally oversees power struggles. How much he can comprehend depends on the Empress and the others themselves.

Upon hearing this, the Empress's eyes flashed with a sharp light, and she immediately knelt down with Lin Yu, her face filled with utmost piety and respect.

"Many thanks to the Heavenly Emperor for saving our lives and the country, and for your guidance!"

“I’ve already said, unnecessary formalities should be avoided.” The young man in blue personally helped the Empress up and said with a calm smile, “A doctor’s heart is like a parent’s. Besides, I govern the entire Taicang. All the people of Taicang are my subjects. It is only right and proper for me to do these things.”

"Your Majesty, you are truly a kind person."

Even now, the Empress still finds it hard to believe that the Heavenly Emperor, whom she had imagined to be awe-inspiring and unparalleled in martial arts and alchemy, was actually such a person!

"Good people? What is good and what is bad? What is right and what is wrong?" The young man in blue looked up at the sky and muttered to himself.

"Old man, what did you use to revive my father just now?"

Just then, a clear, melodious voice, like that of a nightingale, rang out, startling everyone present and making their hearts pound with fear.

"Yi'er, do not be rude! This is His Majesty the Heavenly Emperor! Quickly apologize to His Majesty the Heavenly Emperor!"

The Empress was so frightened that her face turned pale.

Having lived in the palace for many years, he had become accustomed to power struggles and numerous hypocritical faces.

Who could guess what kind of face the Heavenly Emperor hides beneath his kind exterior?

However, the young man in white chuckled and said, "Your Majesty, it's alright."

Then he turned to look at the mischievous little princess: "Little brat, do I look old?"

“You don’t look old, but I often hear my father and mother mention you. I know you’re actually over a hundred years old. What else could you be but an old man?” the little princess said frankly, her words innocent and uninhibited.

Looking at the little princess's adorable appearance, the young man in blue couldn't help but laugh heartily: "What you said is the truth, and I can't refute it. What I just gave your father was a elixir. Do you want to learn how to do that?"

"Yes." The little princess raised her big, watery eyes, her face full of anticipation.

"If you want to learn, why don't you quickly call her Master?" The more the young man in blue looked at the little princess, the more lovable she seemed.

His true purpose in coming here was not simply to have fun. He could tell at a glance that the little girl's talent in martial arts and alchemy was one in a billion, and was subtly superior to his.

If properly nurtured, their future potential is immeasurable.

"I won't yell, I just won't yell, what can you do about it?"

Unexpectedly, the little princess made a face at the young man in white, which made the young man in blue laugh.

This scene left everyone around dumbfounded, including the Empress, who was completely petrified.

Time flies like an arrow, and ten years have passed in the blink of an eye. The little princess of yesteryear has grown into a beautiful young woman, with exquisite features, radiant eyes, and captivating beauty.

The fresh flower petals in the incense burner have turned into wisps of smoke, and a faint fragrance wafts through the room. The crimson ashes sink to the bottom of the burner, and then a few more flower petals are added. A smile blooms on the girl's lips, mingling with the fragrant smoke to create a beautiful scene.

Bang!

But at that moment, someone violently kicked open the door, followed by a slightly angry voice.

"I heard you failed at alchemy again. Failure is one thing, but you dared to slack off! If you're such a lazybones, don't blame me if you can't get married in the future!"

The girl crossed her arms over her chest, not backing down, and snorted before turning her head away.

"I wasn't planning on getting married in the first place. Even if I were to get married, I would only marry you, Master!"

"You..." The young man in white, who had prepared a whole speech, was stunned for a moment, speechless, and remained silent for a long time.

If you look closely, you'll notice that a faint blush is gradually spreading across the face of the young man in white.

“I am your master. Do you not know how to respect your teacher? Besides, there is such a big age difference between us.”

In this atmosphere, amidst this subtle fragrance, the young man in blue felt inexplicably awkward.

"I don't care, I don't care! If Master doesn't marry me, I'll never get married!" the girl said, her face full of coquettishness.

"What do children know about love and romance? Your task now is to focus on your cultivation. We can talk about feelings later!"

"But I'm serious about liking you!" The girl's still-childish face showed a determined look.

"Are you... really serious?"

"Haha, Master, you're so cute! How could I possibly fall for an old man like you!"

Seeing the girl's smug look, the young man in white felt both angry and amused, unable to decide whether to laugh or cry.

"Breaking news! Everyone come quick! Master is being disrespectful for his age, trying to seduce a young girl!"

Before anyone knew it, a group of young people dressed in white had gathered outside the door, all with expressions of anticipation, and some were even jeering.

The white-clad youth's face gradually darkened.

"You little bastards, are you all itching for a beating?"

"Oh no! Oh no! Master failed to seduce a young girl, and now he's taking his anger out on us! Everyone, run!"

P.S.: This side story isn't really related to the main story. It's just meant to enrich the plot and can be considered a prequel. If you don't like it, you can skip it.