《The Divine Emperor Ascending》


 Chapter One: The Accidental Awakening

    ¡°What place is this?¡±


    Li Wan slowly opened his heavy eyes, gazing upon a room that felt both strange and oddly familiar. The walls were adorned with characters formed by double happiness, and red satin ribbons decorated the space. Inside, there was a bed, a table, and a dressing table meant for a woman. The distant sounds of gongs and drums hinted that this might be a newlywed¡¯s chamber.


    ¡°What¡¯s going on? Didn¡¯t I die?¡±


    Just as Li Wan attempted to rise, a sharp pain surged through his head, causing him to slump back onto the chair. He cradled his head as memories from not long ago flashed before him like a revolving lantern.


    The lights had just come on, and the gongs were deafening. In the ancient ruins, he had boldly slain the holy king of the demon clan and retrieved the long-lost treasure of humanity, the ¡°Zhi Bao.¡± He had earned the title of king and married his beloved Tang Leyin, creating a tale worthy of eternal singing.


    But who could have predicted that joy would turn to sorrow? On the day of the grand wedding, the very brothers who had once sworn to fight alongside him in the wilderness had conspired against him with treachery instead.


    ¡°Brother Wan!¡± In the chaos, he saw his newlywed wife, trembling in a pool of blood, her neck pressed by the traitor''s sword.


    Once an invincible Li Wan could only watch in rage as helplessness consumed him.


    ¡°Hand over the Archaic Tower. In light of our previous friendship, I might spare her life.¡±


    The traitor¡¯s expression was cold, just as it had always been when confronting Li Wan.


    Tang Leyin was Li Wan¡¯s only weakness! ¡°Brother Wan, goodbye.¡±


    Just as Li Wan was about to surrender the Archaic Tower, Tang Leyin offered a sad smile, her body swaying lightly, a beauty extinguished.


    ¡°Ha ha ha, Youkuang, though I die, you will never get the Archaic Tower!¡±


    In his grief and fury, Li Wan poured out his last strength onto the nine-layered Archaic Tower, and in an instant, terrible light filled the world.


    ¡°Ha, you ultimately die by my hand.¡±


    Youkuang slightly lowered his head, pain flickering in his eyes as he clutched Tang Leyin''s corpse and fractured reality to escape.


    Li Wan knelt on the ground, his long hair scattered and dancing with the wind, a self-mocking smile breaking across his face. ¡°Leyin, if there is a next life, would you still marry this heartless man?¡±


    As the excruciating pain gradually subsided, Li Wan regained his composure and scanned his surroundings. Although this room was indeed a bridal chamber, it was definitely not the one he had shared with Tang Leyin.


    ¡°Leyin!¡±


    Li Wan hesitated for a moment before calling out, but there was no response.


    ¡°What on earth happened?¡±


    He attempted to probe with his divine sense, only to perplexedly find that he could feel nothing of its presence. Wanting to summon his true energy, he internalized his vision, only to discover that his once vibrant dantian was now but a parched pool, indicating a complete loss of cultivation. Oddly, however, a nine-layered ancient tower floated above the dry basin.


    ¡°Isn¡¯t this the Archaic Tower retrieved from the ruins?¡±


    The Archaic Tower was a treasure of humanity, one of the reasons for the betrayal he faced.


    Li Wan re-examined his surroundings, the familiar feeling growing stronger. He seemed to recall something and stepped out of the room, finding himself in an exquisite courtyard adorned with orange lanterns and green bricks draped with willow trees.


    A sense of d¨¦j¨¤ vu flooded his mind.


    ¡°This seems like the place I entered the family as a child. This place should have been burned to ashes long ago.¡±


    Distant memories awakened.


    In Jiangcheng, the Lin, Liu, and Li families stood prominent, with the Liu family leading. Li Wan was the sole son of the renowned Li family head. Such a status should have promised immense glory, yet fate had played a wicked joke on him¡ªhis dantian had inexplicably faltered, leaving him unable to cultivate. Not even half the family''s resources could uncover a remedy.


    For an ordinary person, being unable to cultivate might not be significant, as the chance of becoming a cultivator was but one in ten. Nevertheless, Li Wan¡¯s noble identity became a fatal shackle.


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    ¡°The future head of the Li family is an incapable waste!¡±


    Whether intentional or not, such derisive remarks spread far and wide, and he sank into despair, living a shadowy existence.


    Coincidentally, Lin Cui, the eldest daughter of the Lin family, had reached the terrifying peak of postnatal cultivation at the tender age of sixteen, becoming the center of admiration, in stark contrast to Li Wan.


    It was only as Li Wan approached adulthood that the demon clan launched an unprovoked invasion. A grand war loomed, and the powerful guardians protecting the Li family perished in the fray. Losing their guardians, the once-mighty Li family began to decline, nearly losing their status among the Three Great Families due to the scheming Liu family.


    At that time, the Lin family, initially intending to watch from the sidelines, suddenly received a marriage proposal from the Liu family¡ªthe intended bride was none other than Lin Cui.


    An ancient saying goes: when rabbits die, foxes mourn. Realizing the gravity of the situation, the head of the Lin family made the decision to solidify an alliance with the Li family, yet not in a typical manner¡ªhe demanded that the Li family marry into theirs.


    Of course, the Li family, grasping at a lifeline, dared not refuse.


    As a waste and the son of the family head, Li Wan became the best candidate for this forced marriage.


    Looking back at the past filled him with melancholy. Those formidable beings from his childhood now seemed no greater than ants.


    ¡°Is that person¡¯s illusion magic?¡± Li Wan mumbled, a flicker of hope igniting within him as he slowly moved to explore other parts of the courtyard.


    ¡°Tap, tap, tap.¡± At that moment, the sound of footsteps echoed as a slightly portly middle-aged man approached, his expression one of despondency.


    But Li Wan was utterly stunned.


    ¡°Father!¡±


    Under the faint moonlight, the slightly pudgy man bore an uncanny resemblance to Li Wan¡¯s father, Li Zhen, who had died over a thousand years ago¡ªeven the mole at the corner of his eye was identical.


    Could it be the effect of illusion magic?


    Though Li Wan entertained this thought, his body acted on its own, stumbling forward into Li Zhen¡¯s embrace.


    A torrent of regrets, yearning, and guilt from a millennium coalesced, instantly shattering his psychological defenses; he could no longer think of anything else.


    ¡°My foolish child¡­¡± Li Zhen managed to force a faint smile, tenderly stroking Li Wan''s back.


    ¡°I¡¯m so sorry. This is a decision made by those old fools, and your father can do nothing to help you. Oh, by the way, did you use the Qingxian Powder?¡±


    At these words, Li Wan was engulfed in confusion.


    He recalled that the Qingxian Powder was given to him by the clan¡¯s elder, meant to compensate for the losses of his marriage into the family.


    At that time, Li Wan had been grateful to the elder, only to realize afterward that it was a deadly poison.


    He had almost crossed into the realm of death, saved only by the tremendous efforts and sacrifices of the Lin family, yet he was subsequently left with lasting repercussions that affected his later cultivation.


    One lingering confusion had remained: if the Lin family looked down upon him, why did they save this waste?


    It would be long before he understood.


    If he had died, the alliance between the two families would undoubtedly unravel, providing the Liu family with the excuse to propose marrying Lin Cui, plunging the Lin family into crisis.


    The people involved in this incident had long since perished, and Li Wan had never shared it with anyone. If everything happening now was indeed the result of illusion magic, it was too far-fetched.


    Suddenly, Li Wan was struck with a wild thought. Taking a deep breath, he recited the answer he remembered giving at that time, ¡°The medicine was indeed used, and its effects were quite remarkable.¡±


    ¡°Wan¡¯er, your father didn¡¯t take it. I can only secure this little bit for you now.¡±


    Li Zhen gently pulled Li Wan into his embrace, his heart aching.


    This reaction¡­


    Was just like back then. Though it felt unbelievable, could it be that he had been reborn?


    Had the Archaic Tower brought him back?


    Li Wan¡¯s face lit up with joy, but out of caution, he asked some questions only he would know, to which the Li Zhen before him answered without hesitation.


    This truly is his father! Li Wan was overwhelmed with elation, managing to calm himself after a long moment, his gaze resolute as he said, ¡°Father, there¡¯s no need for self-blame. The elder and the others were merely forced by circumstance.¡±


    As he spoke, a hint of coldness tinged Li Wan¡¯s voice.


    He remembered before his rebirth, when his father had been offered as a "gift" to the Liu family to appease them in the face of their impending destruction. Sadly, the next day, the Liu family still annihilated the Li clan.


    Li Zhen froze, sensing an unfamiliarity in the son before him, who seemed more confident now.


    ¡°My child has grown up.¡±


    He displayed a smile of satisfaction, though his expression soon darkened. ¡°This is the Lin family; your father cannot linger here too long.¡±


    Li Wan smiled faintly. ¡°Father need not worry. I have my own opportunities; marrying into the family is not a bad thing.¡±


    ¡°Hmm¡­¡± A bitter smile appeared on Li Zhen''s face as he departed.


    Having accepted the reality of rebirth, Li Wan gazed at the endless night sky outside, clenching his fists. ¡°This time, I will leave no regrets.¡±


    Li Wan took out a small porcelain vial from his pocket, his smile turning sharp.


    Just as he was lost in contemplating his next steps, someone pushed open the door and entered.


    ¡°Where is the son-in-law?¡±


    The newcomer was a monkey-like butler, his face twisted as if the entire world owed him.


    ¡°Miss has tasked me to inform you that she won¡¯t be returning tonight.¡±


    ¡°Let me add a bit more. The miss will have matters every night from now on. You should understand your value and abandon any untimely thoughts.¡±


    ¡°The Lin family does not raise waste. Since you cannot cultivate, you shall come with me to chop firewood, and you may as well stay there.¡±


    ¡°In conclusion, you are not permitted to leave the estate without permission. Understand?¡±


    The butler''s tone resembled that of instructing a newly hired servant, lacking any hint of respect.


    Li Wan vaguely recalled that this butler had often bullied him after his marriage, nitpicking on various faults, and his first act after gaining strength would surely be to eliminate this pest.


    Yet a millennium had passed, and now, facing this person again, his heart remained calm, perhaps even amused by his past cowardice.


    ¡°What are you dawdling for?¡±


    The butler glared.


    Li Wan parted his lips. ¡°While I''m in a good mood, I suggest you make yourself scarce.¡±

 Chapter 2: The Cave?

    ¡°What did you say?¡±


    The butler''s face became instantly somber.


    Lee said indifferently, ¡°Get lost.¡±


    ¡°Do you have any idea who you are to talk to me like that?¡±


    The butler questioned coldly.


    Lee skimmed his lips, ¡°And what are you, daring to stand over here and bark.¡±


    ¡°But it''s just a waste that can''t cultivate, actually dare to be so arrogant and domineering, if we don''t teach him a lesson, what can we do in the future?¡±


    Looking at Li Li, who was dressed in red and weak, the butler laughed coldly in his heart, and he guaranteed that from tomorrow onwards, this new aunt of the Lin family would have to walk around him when she saw him.


    The butler sneered, ¡°According to the Lin Family''s family rules, I''ll punish you with a battle stick of fifty, any comments?¡±


    ¡°So tell me which house rule I broke?¡±


    Lee asked bashfully.


    The butler looked at him mockingly, ¡°Disrespectful honor.¡±


    Li Li glanced at the butler: ¡°How dare a mere servant call himself honorable in front of me, who gave you the guts?¡±


    The butler was unperturbed: ¡°Who gave me the nerve?


    Naturally, it was given by the family head, who instructed me to take care of the young lady, so what will the young lady do if you are allowed to be so reckless?¡±


    ¡°Foxing.¡±


    Lee sat down impatiently on the bed.


    The butler''s eyes narrowed, looking for a fight: ¡°Bold! Get up now, don''t dirty the lady''s bed!¡±


    ¡°Bold?¡±


    You''re the one who''s bold, aren''t you, I''m the young master of the Li family, and you''re just an odd-job man, you want to discipline me on my father''s behalf, aren''t you tired of living?¡±


    Though Li Li''s cultivation is now completely absent, his eyes are stern like swords and knives, and the housekeeper instantly feels cold all over, as if he has fallen into a cold cellar.


    Snap the cup that was meant to be used as a handover was thrown at the butler''s face by Lee before it landed on the ground and shattered.


    ¡°Don''t you you dare hit me!¡±


    The butler detached himself from the horrifying gaze, but the aftermath was still there, he felt that something was wrong with Li ˆÅ subconsciously cautious.


    ¡°As the aunt of the Lin family, I think I still have the right to discipline my subordinates, say it again, get lost.¡±


    The Li Li made a cold and icy voice.


    A loser who doesn''t even have a cultivation level is actually talking like this to me at the middle Houtian stage! Instead of feeling angry, the butler laughed.


    ¡°You''ve joined the family as a poor aunt, do you think you''ve become an innate master?


    Ridiculous, ridiculous!¡±


    He was an expert of the middle stage of the Houtian, and it was really a first for him to be spoken to like this by an ordinary person.


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    The underling who was eavesdropping at the door put his ear to the door.


    ¡°Hey, that punk''s done.¡±


    ¡°Don''t kill it.¡±


    ¡°Killing is not so bad, after all, it''s the aunt.¡±


    ¡°If you want me to say it is better to kill the good, into the woman, this kind of shame in exchange for my direct suicide.¡±


    The underlings were in the posture of watching the show, anticipating that Li ˆÅ was going to be unlucky.


    Rubbing his fists together and cackling, the butler was about to throw a punch.


    Lee skimmed his lips at this, ¡°Not knowing any better.¡±


    The butler taunted, ¡°Are you talking to yourself?¡±


    Lee was silent, lazy to be exact.


    ¡°I hope next time you''ll realize that right now, you''re not the youngest member of the Lee family, you''re just a pathetic victim.¡±


    The butler gathered the wind of his fist but just as he was about to throw a punch, an icy voice ghostly sounded.


    ¡°You have a splitting headache every day around third shift.¡±


    The butler''s pupils contracted and he jerked to a halt.


    ¡°Once you invoke true qi into the meridians you will also be covered in calming pain.¡±


    The anger on the butler''s old face disappeared and was replaced by confusion.


    ¡°The reason for this situation is that there is something wrong with your gong method, Fire Spirit Gong.¡±


    Doubt turned to shock.


    ¡°If I''m not mistaken the physician told you that the disease will deepen over time, which means that you don''t have long to live, so.¡±


    Not very afraid of me going to sue right or wrong.¡±


    Surprise turned to horror.


    Lee looked at him with amusement and added lightly, ¡°However, I happen to know the way to cure you.¡±


    ¡°Hmph just you?¡±


    The butler''s face was a bit confused and struggling, why did this loser know about his feats and also knew about the healing method that none of the physicians knew?


    Li ˆÅ a glance to see his heart underneath the small plan, so lightly laughed: ¡°You should know that my family inheritance for hundreds of years, the collection of ancient books as many as a hair¡± ¡°Auntie to save me!¡±


    Li ˆÅ words just fell, the housekeeper is a trembling flopped down on his knees and kowtowed, see Li ˆÅ do not move, simply ruthless, ruthless fanning their own slaps, a few kung-fu, the face is swollen into a pig''s head.


    A group of quacks, this is only a small number of people practicing fire system techniques will appear special symptoms, but this can also be used to avoid a lot of trouble.


    Thinking so, Li ˆÅ pointed at the door in a bored manner, ¡°Do I need to repeat what to do?¡±


    ¡°Minion will roll.¡±


    The housekeeper was like an amnesty, rolled and crawled to run out, but raised his head before he had time to organize the appearance of the body trembled with fear, stammered and squeezed out a few words: ¡°Little Miss?¡±

 Chapter 3: The Newlywed Wife?

    Chapter 3: The Newlywed Wife?


    Outside the house, all the household servants immediately straightened their backs and quickly hid the panic on their faces, ¡°Greetings, Eldest Miss!¡± The butler also bent down in a panic, ¡°Nucius has met the eldest miss!¡±


    ¡°Steward, what have you been doing? Didn''t I ask you to deal with the matter of Li Li?¡±


    In the courtyard, under the moonlight, there is a eyebrow like a picture, ring fat Yan thin green shirt young girl, own six points charming four points tender, it is Li Li''s new wife, Lin Cui.


    ¡°This, the slave a bit of an emergency to deal with accidentally fell ¡°Butler life is at stake, although still loathe can only go to the side of the Li ???¡±


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    ¡°Almost all the servants are busy with the wedding today, what else could be your emergency, and what would it take to break your face like that, explain it to my lady.¡±


    Lin Cui''s tone was vaguely icy, there weren''t many people who dared to lie with her.


    ¡°Minion minion¡± steward noticed Lin Cui gaze, shivering, sweating, want to tell the truth, but afraid to say the wrong thing to offend Li ˆÅ, then he can be dead.


    ¡°Missy, this is the aunt''s doing.¡±


    As the steward was still desperately trying to think of a way to do both, the house slave by the door suddenly spoke.


    ¡°Lee?¡±


    Hmph, that guy who can''t cultivate can do that?¡±


    Lintree questioned.


    ¡°Although it was the aunt who did it, the aunt didn''t do anything, and Steward Liu slapped himself.¡±


    The house slave to the left of the door followed.


    ¡°Right right right, I also saw, steward Liu just in teaching the rules of the aunt''s house, but suddenly hit himself, miss do not believe can Liu steward or aunt.¡±


    The house slave to the right of the door added.


    What''s up with that waste Lin Cui was slightly stunned at his words and skimmed the butler: ¡°Tell the truth.¡±


    The housekeeper cursed the two house servants in his heart, wiped away the sweat and lied that Li Li is oppressing himself with the might of the Li family, and when he spoke, he did not pay attention to peek inside the house, and from the shadows of the door screen you can vaguely see that Li Li Li does not have his back turned to them do not know what he is doing.¡±


    Oh, moncler, you are quick to come out to pay respects to the Miss ah, Miss angry you play finished, I am sick how to do?


    The butler was half dead with anxiety.


    ¡°Wastes are indeed still wastes, only able to fox and pretend to be a tiger in the name of the family.¡±


    Lin Cui snorted disdainfully, but there was a flash of disappointment in her gaze.


    Lin Cui took two steps forward up the steps and shouted to the house, ¡°Li ˆÅ, come out!¡±


    The housekeeper words hidden catnip she naturally understands, but also lazy to go deeper is it, anyway, as long as the Li ˆÅ does not appear in the eyes of what to do can be done.


    The two house slaves watching the door have nothing to do, secretly thinking that Li Li is finished, the steward may also have to be finished, and there is a good show to watch, if you can take this opportunity to wrestle the favor of the eldest Miss, in the future in the Lin House can walk sideways; steward lowered his head, at first also fear, but on second thought on the contrary, but a bit happier, if the eldest Miss wants to teach Li Li a lesson then it is the best, anyway, can''t be beaten, not beat, can help him to cure the disease, disease good What''s the point of being afraid of that punk when you''ve got him?


    The people in the courtyard are all waiting for Li to run out, so that they can find a chance to profit, however, the grasshopper called for a long time and a half days, but no Li was not seen.


    The people in the courtyard are all waiting for Li to run out, so that they can find a chance to profit.


    Lin Cui''s face was a bit ugly, that punk actually dared to ignore her! Her father wouldn''t dare do that to her! ¡°Open the door.¡±


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    The two servants swallowed a mouthful of saliva and tremblingly opened the door, only to see Li Li in a red wedding dress sitting at the table with his back to them, his left hand raised.


    Booming a subtle sound of water running through the silence.


    He was pouring the wine Steward''s mouth opened slightly and the house servant almost fell without standing still.


    Neema, this is too arrogant! Really think you''re a great aunt?


    Lin Cui laughed in anger, ¡°I''ll let you out!¡±


    Lee seemed to be deaf, fiddling with his own glass.


    ¡°The lady is asking you!¡±


    The two house servants cursed twice and rolled up their sleeves to go in and take credit for the arrest.


    Lee heard the hurried footsteps and sipped his freshly poured wine without haste.


    The two house servants do not know how, inexplicably suddenly feel afraid, there is a kind of eerie feeling seems to be sitting in the head of the house is the Lord, no, perhaps there is a little more powerful, is the Lord of the city.


    So the two ghostly froze in place.


    At this time, Li Li put down his wine glass and blandly voiced out, ¡°Little girl, if you don''t want to come in, find another place to sleep by yourself.¡±


    ¡°Little tiny girl!¡±


    Lin Cui was instantly furious, like a little kitten with fried cat hair: ¡°Scream again if you dare!¡±


    Lee was unimpressed, ¡°Little girl.¡±


    ¡°You seek death!¡±


    Lincui was furious.


    Li ˆÅ full of care skimmed the mouth: ¡°fifteen or sixteen years old called you little girl what''s wrong with it, little to see, outside the wind is strong, either come in or bring the door on.¡±


    Lin Cui held back her spewing anger: ¡°This is my room, get out now!¡±


    There are a lot of people here, and if she strikes out at Li Li and it reaches the ears of the Liu family, it will definitely cause unnecessary trouble again.


    Lin Cui was so angry that she stomped her foot again and again, if it was a day ago, Li ˆÅ would have been thrown out and beaten half to death by her.


    She thought she didn''t do anything because of the situation, but she had forgotten that she hadn''t used to stop the house servants when they rushed up to arrest someone earlier.


    Lin Cui was actually unaware that she subconsciously didn''t want to get her hands dirty with Li ˆÅ.


    ¡°It is true that this was your room an hour ago, but now, it is also my room, so why should I leave?¡±


    Lee''s voice drifted out.


    An hour ago, it was the time of worship the meaning of this statement is clear enough, I am your husband, what is wrong with living with you?


    Lin Cui''s teeth ached, and she found it inconvenient to fight and impossible to speak, so she turned her attention to the steward and the house servant.


    The Steward averted his eyes for the first time.


    Though he loathed Li Chien, he was counting on Li Chien to save his life.


    The two house servants looked at each other in dismay, for the inexplicable fear in their hearts did not use any action.


    Something seems to be wrong with Lee.


    If we must say exactly what is wrong, also simple, two words, aura, the aura of being a human emperor, even if the cultivation is not there, it is still horrible like this.


    The longer Lin Tsui stood, the more irritated she became.


    This is clearly her boudoir.


    Is Li Li not going to leave, do we want her to leave?


    Is Li not going to leave, do you want her to share the bed with him?


    The fool''s errand.


    They are only married in name, Li ˆÅ is a doll put out for others to see.


    ¡°Hmph, if you don''t come out, don''t blame me for being rude!¡±


    Lin Cui Li gave an ultimatum, the emotion is on the verge of breaking the dike, but Li Li is still not moved, so she finally is unable to resist, decided to go into the house to pull Li Li out to give a good lesson.


    At this point, however.


    Bang!


    The door to the room was closed by Lee ¡°Timothy.¡±


    ¡°The women who want to bed this young master can line up from the Eastern Continent to the Great Wilderness.¡±