Two stunningly beautiful figures are immersed in the water.
Haiyue leaned lazily against the pool wall, her long, wet hair cascading down her back.
That aloof and stunningly beautiful face now carried a hint of anger.
She looked at the blacked-out communication screen in front of her, her long eyebrows furrowing slightly.
Just now, she was about to say a few more words to Qianyu when that little girl Cai Wenji suddenly hung up the call.
"Damn Cai Wenji."
Haiyue gave a soft hum and slapped her jade hand heavily on the water's surface.
The splashing water landed on the expensive white jade tiles along the edge of the pool.
"Just because she's with Brother Qianyu, she dares to hang up on me."
"I'll definitely teach this girl a lesson when we meet again."
Although she said that, the smile in her eyes did not completely disappear.
Just then.
The golden light above the sky shifted once more.
The rankings and rewards of the Sea Moon Empire are clearly presented to the world.
Haiyue raised her head, her gaze piercing through the misty water vapor and landing on the sky.
When she saw the words "third place", she curled her lip in disdain.
Third place?
Haiyue's tone carried a hint of dissatisfaction.
"I never expected my Sea Moon Empire to only be third place."
"Is this list wrong?"
"With the resources Brother Qianyu gave me, plus those mass-produced Limit Douluos, how come I'm only third?"
Sitting opposite her was Zhu Zhuqing.
This former member of the Shrek Seven Devils was now looking at Haiyue with a complicated expression.
Zhu Zhuqing was only wrapped in a thin veil, her graceful figure appearing and disappearing in the water.
Hearing Haiyue's complaints, Zhu Zhuqing's heart was filled with turbulent waves.
"Only third place?"
Zhu Zhuqing couldn't help but speak, her voice trembling slightly.
"This is already terrifying..."
She had personally witnessed the power of the Sea Moon Empire.
Those fearless mechs, those high-level soul masters everywhere, and that almost insane cohesion.
In her opinion, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that the Haiyue Empire was ranked first.
But now, Haiyue is still complaining about her low ranking.
Zhu Zhuqing looked at the sky, her eyes filled with doubt.
"What kind of power could possibly be stronger than the Sea Moon Empire?"
"Could it really be the legendary divine forces descending to earth?"
Haiyue did not answer, but gently stirred the petals on the water's surface.
Zhu Zhuqing took a deep breath to calm herself down.
Her gaze fell on the information about Cai Wenji displayed on the sky.
"Cai Wenji…"
Zhu Zhuqing turned to look at Haiyue and tentatively asked.
"Is Cai Wenji also from the Haiyue Empire?"
She remembered that in the video call just now, the little girl called Haiyue "Sister".
Moreover, the celestial screen also indicated that Cai Wenji was an assistant to the Haiyue Empire, a first-level deity.
Upon hearing this, Haiyue casually replied:
"I guess so."
"But she wasn't here before."
Haiyue shifted to a more comfortable position, leaning against the pool wall, carelessly revealing secrets.
"She was sent by Brother Qianyu to assist me."
"Back then, the Haiyue Empire was just starting out. Brother Qianyu was worried that I wouldn't be able to handle everything by myself, so he asked that girl to bring the baby bottle over to help."
When Qianyu was mentioned, Haiyue's eyes softened instantly.
"And then..."
"Later, that woman, Qian Renxue, was to inherit the position of the angel god."
"That old man, Qian Daoliu, almost lost his life trying to sacrifice himself for his granddaughter."
"Brother Qianyu is soft-hearted, so he transferred Cai Wenji to Wuhun City."
"He was specifically responsible for treating Qian Daoliu, keeping him on his last breath."
At this point, Haiyue chuckled softly.
"Otherwise, do you think the Spirit Hall, with its limited abilities, could protect Qian Daoliu?"
Zhu Zhuqing was stunned.
She nodded mechanically, but her mind was racing, processing this astonishing information.
Cai Wenji was sent by Qianyu.
Cai Wenji went to Wuhun City to save Qian Daoliu.
That means...
Zhu Zhuqing suddenly looked up at the words "There is a man behind Haiyue" on the sky.
He was completely stunned.
That blurry figure from behind.
The man Haiyue called "Master".
All the clues converged into one name at this moment.
Thousand feathers.
Zhu Zhuqing was still shocked. Although she had guessed before, the impact of the confirmation was still enormous.
"My lord..."
Zhu Zhuqing looked at Haiyue, her tone filled with awe.
"I never expected that your master would actually be Qianyu."
That man, according to rumors, was just an ordinary elder of the Spirit Hall, and was even considered to be a gigolo.
It turns out he's the mastermind behind the three terrifying powers: the Haiyue Empire, the Tang Dynasty Empire, and the Mo Family City.
This is insane.
Just then.
Golden light shone down from the sky.
[Rewards distributed!]
A dazzling beam of light pierced through the dome of the main hall and enveloped Haiyue directly.
Haiyue closed her eyes, enjoying the baptism of divine power.
A moment later, the light faded.
Haiyue slowly opened her eyes, and it seemed as if a galaxy was turning in her pupils.
Half-step God King!
An extremely terrifying pressure instantly swept across the entire bath, even causing the water to freeze instantly.
Zhu Zhuqing felt this power and her body began to tremble uncontrollably.
She quickly lowered her head.
"Congratulations to Empress Haiyue for achieving the status of a half-step God-King."
Haiyue suppressed her aura and a satisfied smile appeared on her face.
"not bad."
"With this half-step God King strength, I will be able to help Brother Qianyu even more in the future."
Seeing Haiyue's sweet expression, Zhu Zhuqing's curiosity finally overcame her fear.
She hesitated for a moment, but still asked the question that puzzled her the most.
"that..."
"Qianyu... Lord Qianyu, wasn't he married to Bibi Dong before?"
This is no secret on the mainland.
It could even be described as a legendary tale from back then.
The union of the Pope and Elder of the Spirit Hall.
Zhu Zhuqing looked at Haiyue and asked cautiously:
Why did they get divorced?
Since Qianyu is so powerful, why would Bibi Dong let go?
Upon hearing the name "Bibi Dong," Haiyue's expression instantly turned cold.
The previous gentleness vanished, replaced by undisguised mockery.
"snort."
"Why?"
Haiyue sneered and gently crushed a petal with her jade-like hand.
"What else could it be?"
"That woman, Bibi Dong, is blind."
"She doesn't like Brother Qianyu."
"In her eyes, Brother Qianyu is just a good-for-nothing with no ambition and mediocre strength."
"She considered herself a high and mighty pope, a genius with twin martial souls."
Zhu Zhuqing stared in shock, her mouth agape.
"this..."
"Is Bibi Dong blind?"
Zhu Zhuqing couldn't understand Bibi Dong's thought process at all.
Why would someone abandon a powerful figure who could control three top-tier forces, and instead kick him out for the sake of so-called power and pride?
This is like throwing away the watermelon to pick up a sesame seed.
No, it's like losing a whole mountain of gold to pick up a single grain of sand.
Seeing Zhu Zhuqing's shocked expression, Haiyue suddenly laughed.
She laughed so hard her body trembled, her laughter was charming and captivating.
"However..."
Haiyue changed the subject, her tone carrying a hint of schadenfreude.
"This is all thanks to Bibi Dong and Brother Qianyu getting divorced."
"Otherwise, I'm afraid I'll never have the chance to be with Brother Qianyu in my entire life."
"After all, that woman is very possessive."
Haiyue scooped up a handful of water and watched the water droplets slip through her fingers.
"So even though I hate Bibi Dong, I have to thank her for this."
"Otherwise, how could it be my turn to serve Brother Qianyu?"
Zhu Zhuqing felt her worldview was shaken by Haiyue's remarks.
A half-step God-King actually takes pride in being able to "serve" that man?
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