lcionline Chapter 70 A Feast at the Jade Pool, a Celestial Capital!
Chapter 70 A Feast at the Jade Pool, a Celestial Capital!
Yingxuelou (Welcoming Snow Pavilion)
The crowd gathered around the window, their eyes filled with disbelief.
"This...this is really the legendary celestial palace?!" A young man's voice trembled, his eyes gleaming with a mixture of awe and fervor.
"Chu... Fairy Chu, she can actually summon such a miracle!" another person exclaimed in disbelief, their voice filled with surprise and deep shock.
"Within that celestial palace, clouds and mist swirl, and figures can be vaguely seen. Could it really be immortals descending to earth?" Some people's eyes sparkled with longing and yearning, as if they were already in that mysterious and unpredictable fairyland.
The young people were overflowing with excitement; they had never imagined they would witness such a sight.
Amidst the commotion, Chu Lin's expression appeared exceptionally complex.
He never acknowledged that his adopted daughter as his "sister" or someone who could stand on his side.
but……
Gazing at the radiant celestial palace suspended in the sky, he had to admit that the incredible and mysterious powers Chu Lengyu had displayed today had piqued his interest.
His initial resistance and disdain for Chu Lengyu began to waver at this moment.
It seemed that he could reluctantly allow her to continue living in the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion.
Just as everyone was immersed in shock and amazement, Princess Jin'an's voice rang out at the right time: "Everyone, such a miracle is truly a rare sight, but please be patient."
Her words gradually calmed the slightly chaotic scene caused by excitement.
Chu Lin was immediately relegated to a corner.
Everyone sneered at him.
If Chu Lengyu hadn't suddenly appeared and interrupted the original process, the brother and sister would have been "invited" out by the princess's people long ago. How could they have stayed in such a good place and seen such a magnificent scene?
Chu Lin frowned, about to lash out, but then suddenly glanced out the window and asked in confusion, "What's that?"
Everyone looked over.
In the sky, a mighty river of water cascades down, as if the Milky Way had fallen to earth. Its magnificent spectacle is breathtaking. The water plunges three thousand feet, and the splashing droplets transform into a sky full of radiant light.
Beside the celestial palace, several smaller palace phantoms gradually emerged, surrounding the celestial palace and adorning the entire sky with a dreamlike and illusory beauty.
Within these illusory palaces, there are celestial flowers, flying cranes and koi carp, a dazzling array of wondrous sights that leave one breathless with admiration.
In the center of the palace is a pool of water of varying heights, calm as a mirror, and with magnificent colors.
Countless snowflakes and ice crystals danced around Chu Lengyu.
As the snow melted away, the frost actually solidified into a lifelike long dragon.
The ice dragon hovered in the air, darting between palaces, wandering and playing, its posture elegant and its expression serene.
The people on the ground who witnessed this scene all exclaimed in surprise.
There are dragons in the sky!
In an instant, gasps of amazement and cheers rose and fell, and people whispered excitedly to each other.
"Yes, we have gods and immortal palaces, so how could we not have dragons?"
"Perhaps even a phoenix will appear!"
We witnessed too many strange phenomena today, but the appearance of the dragon still excited everyone!
The dragon is often written in classics, embroidered on silk, and carved in metal and stone.
But when it actually appears before everyone, that dragon's roar can still easily evoke the deepest resonance in people's hearts!
Some people, feeling uneasy, secretly glanced in the direction of the palace.
They knew that such an unusual phenomenon would undoubtedly attract the attention of the being in the palace.
At this moment, the emperor had already impatiently climbed the Star-Gazing Tower—the tallest tower in the Great Xia Dynasty.
He stood on the rooftop, gazing into the distance, but even so, the celestial palace with its carved railings and jade steps, and the long dragon cast from ice and snow, still seemed unreachable.
At the heart of all things, a slender figure stands, insignificant yet unable to conceal its splendor.
The emperor could not see her true face clearly, only a plain white dress, like the snow of early winter or the sharp edge of a cold night, flowing gracefully with an indescribable charm, making her unforgettable.
Words cannot fully capture its beauty; it is as if all the splendor of the world has converged upon this one person.
He suddenly realized who it must be, and after a moment of silence, he grinned and laughed without any regard for his image.
All the worries and fears of the past have vanished.
With such extraordinary abilities, how could she be bound or controlled by a mere mortal like him?
Thinking of this, the emperor couldn't help but laugh at himself, realizing that his past ideas were like those of a frog in a well, utterly ridiculous.
He gently tapped the railing, his mind surprisingly calm. Far from being disturbed by shock, doubt, or fear, he was instead filled with a continuous stream of excitement and awe.
He was excited that the path of cultivating immortality was real, and that a future of eternal life and carefree existence was within reach.
They also felt awe for the vastness of heaven and earth, and for the many more mysteries and secrets that lay within.
……
The ice dragon, having had its fill of play, flew back to her side.
Chu Lengyu touched the ice dragon's enormous head, looking down at the capital city below.
All eyes were drawn to the dragon.
Gazing at the mysterious girl in the sky, people felt tense and uneasy, extremely afraid that she would say "This is the end for today," abruptly ending this dreamlike world.
Today, they seem to have stumbled into a myth.
But in their hearts, even though they were just fleeting visitors in this extraordinary encounter, they couldn't help but cherish this rare divine connection and longed for this "beautiful dream" to last a little longer.
Seeing that Chu Lengyu remained silent for a long time, Chu Lin sneered, "Could it be that she has run out of ideas?"
As soon as he finished speaking, many guests turned to stare at him.
"What Fairy Chu said is right. This Chu is indeed not worthy of being compared with her."
"I heard that Young Master Chu is studying at Cangsong Academy? Ah, it just so happens that I have quite a few acquaintances there. When I get back, I will write to them and ask them what kind of great talent Young Master Chu is."
"Hmph, I'm ashamed to associate with such people!"
Chu Lin turned pale from their barrage of words and retorted, "These are all family matters of our Duke Zhenguo's mansion. You outsiders should refrain from spouting nonsense!"
Chu Lengyu was already prepared.
She solemnly issued the fourth and final order.
—“Order, the banquet will be held at the Jade Pool, the celestial capital!”
As her words fell, ripples suddenly spread across the surface of the Jade Pool, and beams of light rose from the pool, forming transparent rainbow bridges.
The Rainbow Bridge, like a dream, extends from the Jade Pool, crosses the sea of clouds, and reaches the streets and alleys of the capital, as if inviting people to participate in this grand feast of the celestial realm.
The shadowy figures in the celestial palace finally flew out.
Dressed in colorful clothes, wearing flower crowns, and holding jade flutes and zithers, they played melodies that were as beautiful as heaven.
Their dance was graceful and elegant, like willow branches swaying in the wind. Celestial music and light intertwined, creating a scene resembling a heavenly feast that captivated the heart and soul.
Seeing the rainbow bridge extend to her feet, Lüyun stepped onto it without hesitation.