Emperor Qiankun

Chapter 345 The Mandarin Duck Lantern Festival - Qi Yuji

Time flies by like a fleeting moment; two days pass in the blink of an eye.

Today is the first day of the fourth lunar month.

The city of Dreams Returns to its former glory, and it also welcomes its triennial Mandarin Duck Lantern Festival.

At present, the city is teeming with people, shoulder to shoulder, and bustling with activity.

Looking around, one sees cultivators from all corners of the world, some in small groups, others alone, densely packed together as they traverse the streets and alleys.

As the last rays of the setting sun gradually faded, the sky was dyed a brilliant orange-red.

A series of striking figures began to appear in the sky.

Those were cultivators at the Earthly Fiend Realm and above; they either flew through the air on swords, cutting through the sky.

Or they could fly directly through the air, their graceful figures like immortals descending to earth.

Even more impressive were the great cultivators whose cultivation was unfathomable; their figures flashed by like ghosts.

In an instant, they appeared on the huge warship behind the Mandarin Duck Tower, drawing gasps of amazement from the crowd.

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At this moment.

The sea surface shimmered, and the enormous warships, bathed in the glow of the setting sun, were already radiating layers of brilliant light!

The light was dazzling, as bright as day, illuminating the surrounding night sky as if it were sunlight.

As dusk settled around the giant ship, tiny, exquisite lanterns floated lightly on the sea like twinkling stars in the night sky.

These lanterns emit a soft glow, reflecting colorful ripples on the seawater, creating a dazzling and breathtaking scene!

On the shore, clusters of vibrant flowers swayed gently in the breeze, like a group of fairies in colorful clothes dancing gracefully.

A gentle breeze carries the fresh fragrance of flowers, a scent so intoxicating that it makes one feel as if they are in a dreamlike fairyland.

Look up at the sky.

Then, on that crescent-shaped airship, a group of graceful women were dancing.

Their dance moves were light and graceful, like nimble elves, and every movement was full of rhythm and beauty.

Visible to the naked eye, in front of the group of women, there was a woman dressed in colorful clothes.

The colorful clothes shimmered with an otherworldly luster under the glow of the sunset, as magnificent and colorful as the clouds on the horizon.

Her slender figure swayed gracefully with her dance, like a willow branch swaying in the wind, elegant and charming.

She seemed to possess an ethereal and extraordinary quality, giving people the illusion that she could dance with unparalleled skill, making people unable to help but be captivated by her!

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At the Mandarin Duck Tower.

At this moment, couples in twos and threes walked out hand in hand.

They gazed at the dreamlike scene before them, utterly amazed, their eyes filled with awe and joy.

After all, many of them were participating in this grand Lantern Festival for the first time.

They are still young, a time when they are full of hope for the beauty of the world.

Even those male and female monks who had participated once, or even twice or three times;

Every time I see the grand scale and meticulous arrangement of Yuanyang Tower, I am always amazed and excited.

Suddenly.

Someone in the crowd recognized the woman in colorful clothes on the 'moon boat' as Qi Yuji!

The new generation of top ladies at Yuanyang Tower are also renowned on the list of beauties.

Rumor has it that she had been secretly cultivating in a secluded place and only recently returned.

"Is the reason why Yuanyang Tower is making such a grand spectacle this time, perhaps to find a suitable husband for Fairy Yuji?"

Suddenly, someone in the crowd raised this bold conjecture.

However, as soon as this statement was made, someone immediately refuted it:

"What are you thinking! Fairy Yuji is not only exceptionally talented, ranking among the best of all women, but her natural gifts are also first-rate!"

"If he weren't a little younger and hadn't been cultivating for a shorter time, he probably would have already reached the peak of the Heavenly Gang Realm."

"Even now, her cultivation level is already quite high. I've heard she's at the fourth level of the Heavenly Gang Realm, capable of fighting against someone at the fifth level!"

"Such strength is not to be underestimated; we must not take it lightly..."

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Someone else added, "That's true."

"However, with such stunning beauty and exceptional talent, many prodigies would surely be captivated by her..."

"Perhaps all the prodigies have come here for Fairy Yuji..."

"Hey, you'd better not say such things carelessly in the future, or you'll get into trouble for what you say."

At this moment, a shifty-eyed young man, his eyes gleaming, lowered his voice and said:

"However, I have heard that Fairy Yuji had a Daoist partner before. The two of them were very close and had an extremely sweet relationship."

"But for some reason, that person disappeared without a trace..."

"After searching many places, Fairy Yuji was disheartened and went into seclusion in a secret place."

"Perhaps this time, Fairy Yuji has come to a change of heart and might actually find a talented man to spend the rest of her life with..."

Upon hearing this, someone beside him glanced at him sideways, inwardly grumbling:

Aren't you afraid of saying something that might cause trouble?

So where did you hear this unofficial history from?

And they said it so openly...

Clearly, this person did not believe that Qi Yuji had ever had a Daoist partner.

After all, in his heart, Fairy Yuji was like the bright white moonlight!

She is like a celestial being, a dreamlike figure, and should not be desecrated in the slightest!

Similar remarks echoed throughout the venue, further elevating the lively atmosphere to a new level.

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In the city, there is a quaint, two-story restaurant.

As the sky gradually darkened, Li Qingyuan and his group began preparing to head to the Mandarin Duck Lantern Festival.

They strolled down the street, looking up at the street:

In the distance, the Mandarin Duck Tower, illuminated by lights, was resplendent in gold and jade, resembling a celestial palace, its magnificent and imposing presence overwhelming.

Countless sky lanterns floated leisurely in the sky, swaying gently in the wind and drifting into the distance.

The countless sky lanterns, layer upon layer, blotted out the sky and the moon, adorning the entire night sky like a dream!

“So beautiful—”

Wang Anran couldn't help but whisper.

This is her second time participating in the Mandarin Duck Lantern Festival.

But this time, she clearly felt that the scene was much grander than the last time!

The dazzling lights and lively atmosphere captivated her.

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