C67 Two Head Disciples Went to the Girl's Bedroom at Night!

For reasons unknown, today's ordeal certainly took a toll on his spirit vein. Yet, as spiritual energy coursed through it, a peculiar sizzling sound emerged. Could it be that the force of lightning had merged with his very being?

After all, that was the power of the Heavenly Tao!

Was he strong enough to endure it?

He felt a profound sense of gratitude for the Ring of Chaos bestowed upon him by the system. Without it, his fate today might have been uncertain.

Today was not just about acquiring the Compendium Pavilion's treasure and advancing to a new realm; it left Jiang Su feeling somewhat dazed.

After a period of meditative rest on the ground, Jiang Su sensed his spirit vein's rejuvenation. He rose to his feet and approached a desiccated tree.

With a light tap of his finger on the trunk, the tree toppled, felled by the thunderous power within him.

Jiang Su examined his finger, noting a Bai Zi-colored line tracing from his fingertip to the Ring of Chaos.

It appeared that only a minuscule amount of the thunderous power resided within him; the remainder was contained within the Ring of Chaos. Nonetheless, he had command over this formidable energy.

Given the longevity of his life, Jiang Su anticipated numerous breakthroughs in his cultivation journey. Should the Ring of Chaos absorb the lightning from each Tribulation Crossing, he might not even need to reach the Tribulation Crossing Stage to contend with such formidable beings!

Would he ever reclaim the power of the Heavenly Tao?

The concept of the Heavenly Tao was distinctly understood, both in literature and among cultivators.

Yet, as a modern individual, Jiang Su's focus lay on the concept of absolute order.

In his view, order was the most enduring aspect of any world, with the Heavenly Tao serving merely as its protector and enforcer. Should one become powerful enough to alter the world's order, they would, in essence, become a creator on par with the Heavenly Tao.

What prompted him to ponder such profound questions?

To reclaim his power, he would first need to deplete the lightning energy.

Shangguan Yue surveyed the devastation, noting the Nine-Eyed Heavenly Pearl remained unscathed. He inquired, "Why haven't you taken the pearl yet?"

"There's no hurry. We shouldn't disturb the Nine-Eyed Heavenly Pearl for now. Its presence here won't make a difference. It's time for us to move on."

Jiang Su mulled over how to break the news to Master Chiu Yue. It was unlikely anyone would believe he had harnessed the Empyrean Thunder Lightning of the Heavenly Tao—Shangguan Yue was the sole witness.

He shrugged off the concern; he could concoct some excuse when necessary. After all, his dashing master would undoubtedly take care of the aftermath.

Forgoing the system's navigation, Jiang Su opted for Sword-riding Flight. During his recent advancement, Rong Yu had scoured the First Devil Sect in search of him, the Prince of Tianqi.

Rong Yu's search would inevitably lead to the Female Ruler's abode within the sect.

Navigating from memory, Jiang Su soared directly to his wife's residence.

No need for disguises or masks—each of his identities was beyond reproach.

He dismounted the Life Sword, crouching in a concealed spot outside his former room, taken aback to see the light still on. His wife had long been using a decoy to occupy the room.

Even without detecting Rong Yu's scheme, the man was destined to encounter only an impostor Jiang Su, ensuring his failure.

Unbeknownst to Rong Yu, his plot was doomed from the start.

His wife had foreseen the First Immortal Sect dispatching Rong Yu. She chose not to meet him, instead convening a council in the Devil Palace, presenting Rong Yu with an apparent opportunity.

Yet, she was also offering him a test—to see whose side he would ultimately take. His wife had likely anticipated even his current move to apprehend Rong Yu.

Lost in contemplation, Jiang Su couldn't help but admire his wife's acumen. She was an emperor with millennia of wisdom, a master of psychological strategy.

Inside the Life Sword, Shangguan Yue straightened up and declared, "I must see what this great beauty's husband looks like. In what way do I fall short compared to you?"

Jiang Su was taken aback. What was going on with Shangguan Yue?

He had used his true name, Jiang Su, in the Thousand Feet Illusion. Shangguan Yue was undoubtedly aware that he was the Prince of Tianqi.

Did Shangguan Yue really think he was Jiang Hee?

"Master Shangguan, my name is Jiang Su."

Shangguan Yue regarded him as though he were looking at an imbecile. He was starting to think his disciple had lost his wits.

"Of course, I know that."

Jiang Su stated calmly, "The Prince of Tianqi is also named Jiang Su."

Was Jiang Su implying that he wasn't just some minor chef from the First Devil Sect, but rather a prince from the Royal Family of Tianqi, and the betrothed of the Empress of Devil Sect?

That couldn't be. He had heard that the Prince of Tianqi was nothing more than a handsome face, utterly useless otherwise.

Yet his disciple, Jiang Su, was a once-in-a-millennium genius with a Heaven Grade spiritual root, a rarity in the Cultivation World!

Jiang Su was far from useless.

He hadn't bothered to remember the Prince's name. After all, with the stunning Empress of Devil Sect capturing everyone's attention, who would spare a thought for a non-cultivating, insignificant prince?

"Wow! How lucky can you get? You possess a Heaven Grade spiritual root and the Empress of Devil Sect, a supreme beauty, is your wife. Plus, your masters are all formidable powers! I'm so jealous!"

Back in the day, he and Chen Pingsheng didn't even have wives.

Holy Maidens from various sects, princesses, and noble daughters had all been smitten with him and Chen Pingsheng. But they weren't interested in those girls, so they never married.

A thousand years later, he was still wifeless, but his disciple wasn't. It made him both angry and heartbroken.

"Disciple, does your wife know about you concealing your identity to become Elder Chiu Yue's Head Disciple?"

"Of course."

Shangguan Yue nearly choked on his own blood. This morning in the Compendium Pavilion, he had assumed the Empress of Devil Sect was merely fond of Jiang Su. Even if she had taken a liking to Jiang Su, she was already wed. He hadn't realized Jiang Su was the Empress's husband.

"No wonder you were able to discern Rong Yu's true intentions, despite your unfamiliarity with the First Immortal Sect. You're a part of the plan itself. It's your identity that gives you such keen insight into these matters. So, what's your next move?"

"I never expected Rong Yu's plan to be moving at such a snail's pace. Given his capabilities, this is quite unexpected."

Jiang Su gave the stand-in a once-over. The figure before him bore a certain resemblance. The stand-in's face was obscured by a mask, and he was currently seated at a desk, engrossed in a book.

Jiang Su thought they weren't similar enough. But the likeness wasn't important. He was a young man of the modern era. If not for the task assigned by the system and his three masters, along with the absence of a smartphone to distract him, he would have found it nearly impossible to sit still and concentrate on reading.