The levels of cultivation techniques are divided into four tiers from highest to lowest: Heaven, Earth, Xuan, and Yellow.
The most common cultivation techniques on the continent are of the Yellow Rank. Only some great families have Xuan Rank techniques, while those possessing Earth Rank techniques are among the top sects on the continent, truly strong individuals!
As for Heaven Rank techniques, they haven't appeared in a long time, let alone Divine Rank techniques!
Taking a deep breath to calm her excited emotions, Mu Qianyue sat cross-legged, closed her eyes, and began to absorb the Primordial Energy in the air according to the mental method of the Nine Dragon Soul Devouring Skill.
As an heir of an ancient family skilled in martial arts and medicine, she was naturally familiar with cultivation. However, here they called it cultivating Primordial Power, while in Huaxia, it was called Spiritual Power, ultimately leading to the same result.
After a night's cultivation, Mu Qianyue discovered that she had become a Third Rank True Martial Artist!
There are two professions on the continent: one is a Martial Artist, and the other is an Alchemist.
The levels of Martial Artists are divided from low to high into seven ranks: Body Refinement, True Martial Artist, Spirit Martial Artist, Venerable Martial Artist, King Martial Artist, Emperor Martial Artist, Sect Martial Artist.
Unexpectedly, she jumped three ranks in one night!
Mu Qianyue stretched her muscles and bones in the courtyard, feeling full of strength and incredibly light.
Although this body is rather useless, its resilience is quite good, so training in the future shouldn't be too difficult.
At this moment, a commotion came from the front yard, accompanied by cries, and Mu Qianyue frowned impatiently, summoned Shadow, and asked, "What happened?"
Shadow looked at Mu Qianyue with a strange expression and said, "Reporting to the master, the old General and the Second Miss thought you were dead, and they're crying sadly in the front hall... oh, and the Crown Prince is here too."
"Let's go take a look." The corners of her fair lips curled into a mocking smile. No wonder the whole courtyard was empty; they had all rushed to the front hall.
Also, Mu Yurou, are you truly crying for me? I wonder what your expression will be when you see me later!
Upon arriving at the front hall, Mu Qianyue did not rush in but instead lifted a corner of the curtain and watched quietly.
Sitting in the chief seat was an old man with graying hair, his face full of sorrow. His small, murky eyes were brimming with tears, looking very red.
Kneeling in the hall was a pretty young woman in a purple dress, crying as pitiful as pear blossoms in rain, "Grandfather, it's all my fault; I shouldn't have failed to stop sister, which led her to the Sky Curtain Mountain Range, resulting in sister... losing her life... boohoo..."
"Rou'er, none of this is your fault. By the time you knew, she had long left the city. Don't be sad now, or you'll harm your body." A man in a noble purple brocade robe beside her spoke, his slender, sharp black eyes as deep as a pool, with a trace of ruthless curvature to his thin lips. His features were chiseled, exuding a cold yet imperious aura, handsome and charismatic.
He was the current Crown Prince, Nalan Yu. He sighed, yet there was no trace of sadness in his eyes, "Alas, I can only say that Yue'er and I are destined to have no fate. It's a pity about the engagement between me and Yue'er."
"Sister's greatest love in this life was Brother Yu. In just two months, it would have been Sister's wedding with Brother Yu, but sister is gone..." Mu Yurou cried sorrowfully.
Nalan Yu stepped forward to help Mu Yurou up, speaking affectionately, "Rou'er, you and Yue'er were the closest. Now that she's gone, I want you to take her place and marry me, fulfilling one of her wishes."
"I am willing, I am willing to marry you in my sister's place. I will definitely take good care of Brother Yu for Sister!" Mu Yurou said with determination and sincerity, though a trace of smugness flashed in her eyes.
A white lotus and a heartless man, truly a perfect match!
Mu Qianyue's eyes flashed with cold light as her sharp gaze swept over the people in the hall. It seemed only her grandfather was genuinely crying for her!
"What are you discussing that's so lively?"
Suddenly, a voice as clear and melodious as a song rang out.
Mu Qianyue stepped out from behind the curtain, dressed in a light green gown, her exquisitely beautiful face free of makeup, her black hair casually pinned up, exuding a serene and distant aura, giving her an elegant and fresh, otherworldly appearance.
"You, you're not dead?" Mu Yurou couldn't help but shout, her eyes wide open in a look like she'd seen a ghost.
Nalan Yu's face was equally filled with shock and confusion, staring blankly at Mu Qianyue. This useless woman actually looks so beautiful! Every time he saw her before, her face was covered in powder, which was utterly repulsive.
"Yue'er, is that really you?!" Mu Hong's aged face glowed with excitement and joy, trembling uncontrollably. He stared at Mu Qianyue without blinking, afraid he was seeing things.
"What? Are you really hoping I'm dead?" Mu Qianyue sneered at Yurou, then withdrew her gaze, her eyes softening as she looked at Mu Hong, "Grandfather, I'm here."
"Sister, you've misunderstood me. How could I hope for your death? You're my only sister... I just heard the servants say sister went to the Sky Curtain Mountain Range and went missing, so I thought you were eaten by a monster." Mu Yurou feigned a pitiful look.
"Heard from the servants that I went to the Sky Curtain Mountain Range? Hah..." Mu Qianyue laughed coldly, her gaze suddenly fierce as she shouted angrily, "Mu Yurou, you're really good at acting! You were the one who told me it was the Crown Prince's birthday in a few days and incited me to go to the Sky Curtain Mountain Range to catch a monster as a gift for him, and now it's just a rumor?"
Mu Yurou's face stiffened. Seeing Mu Hong's gaze turn icy, her legs almost gave way, and she barely held them together, her fingers twisting in her sleeves as she raised her head with an innocent look, "Sister, I know you have always disliked me, but you can't wrong me like this. You were born unable to cultivate, with no Primordial Energy in your body. How could I send you to the Sky Curtain Mountain Range?"
Although known as the Second Miss in the Mu family, she was not part of the Mu family but was adopted by Mu Hong years ago.
Mu Hong squinted, a fierce light flashing in his eyes, "What exactly is going on?"
Nalan Yu angrily declared, "You better stop slandering! Rou'er is so kind; how could she do such a thing! Clearly, you went to seek death recklessly, and now you're blaming Rou'er! Mu Qianyue, let me tell you, you will never become the Crown Princess Consort in this lifetime. I will not marry a waste like you! I'll be reporting to the emperor soon to annul the engagement and divorce you!"
"Crown Prince, this engagement is not up to you!" Mu Hong retorted furiously, slamming the table. Daring to divorce his granddaughter? Simply tired of living! Not even the current Crown Prince could do that! Previously, Mu Hong did not erupt because he thought Mu Qianyue had died and was overwhelmed with grief.
Nalan Yu's face stiffened, looking very ugly. He indeed had no authority over the engagement. When he first heard the emperor wanted to betroth Mu Qianyue to him, he strongly opposed it, but to no avail.
And those noble scions mocked and ridiculed him after learning that Mu Qianyue was to become the future Crown Princess Consort.
A trace of jealous hatred flashed in Mu Yurou's eyes.
"The engagement is indeed to be annulled, but it's not you who cancels it; you don't have the right. Instead, it's I, Mu Qianyue, who doesn't want you. Now I want to tell everyone in Phoenix Shadow Country that I, Mu Qianyue, am now divorcing you!" Mu Qianyue's voice was slow yet unmistakably clear, and everyone suddenly thought they were hallucinating, their eyes widening in shock.
What? The Eldest Miss says she wants to divorce the Crown Prince?!