"If only things had gone smoothly in my past life," he sighed, his voice filled with melancholy.
"I lived for 26 years and never even held a girl's hand."
Kai simply sighed, remembering his past life in which he had only worked himself to death.
The system materialized.
"Detected host's desire to find a Dao partner. Displaying potential targets now,"
"Quest Initialized: Eternal Dao Partner Acquisition!"
[Objective: Establish a connection with a potential Dao partner]
[Rewards: Heavenly Sword]
[Failure Penalty: None]
Kai's eyes widened, and he asked out of curiosity.
"What? The system can even help me with this?"
A translucent screen appeared before his eyes.
"Host, the system has selected the most suitable targets for you. Please choose."
Kai pondered while staring at the screen.
"This... Not to mention whom to choose, I actually have to pursue them myself? Too troublesome."
Kai already looked exhausted just thinking about working again.
"Host, don't forget to claim your Dao companion pursuit reward."
"I haven't started pursuing her, and there's already a reward?" Ling Tian shook his head.
As soon as Kai collected the reward, a voice echoed throughout the sect.
"Yu Zixue, the Empress of the Scarlet Phoenix Dynasty requests an audience with Emperor Kai." His eyes widened at the perfect timing and the system's apparent prowess.
"You are awesome, delivered my wife right to my doorstep," he said, giving the system a thumbs-up with a big smile.
At the end of the sentence, system voice held a hint of Pride. "Of course, I am the best system."
The elders muttered among themselves, exchanging wary glances. The sect leader stepped forward, greeting the Empress lightly.
"Empress, may I ask the reason for your visit?"
"I've come here to request a meeting with Emperor Kai Wusheng" the Empress asked politely.
Unaware of who Emperor Kai was, the sect leader made an excuse.
"Emperor Kai is in seclusion. Please wait here for a bit."
"Could it really be him?" an elder questioned, his tone filled with disbelief and awe.
"His aura… it's far beyond anyone in the sect, and he has the same name as our ancestor's master."
...
Elders' voices echoed in deep, heated discussion. Their faces were full of uncertainty as they debated whether Kai Wusheng was truly their ancestor.
"If there's even a chance, we must confirm it ourselves. Gather the elders. We will go meet him immediately."
After a few tense moments, the sect leader and elders decided to visit Kai Wusheng personally to settle their doubts.
When they arrived, Kai Wusheng's aura struck them like a wave. His calm presence radiated a powerful energy, one that only an immortal could possess. Without hesitation, they all bowed in unison.
"Greetings to the Ancestral Master!" they chanted, their voices filled with respect.
Kai blinked in surprise, then sighed inwardly. 'What a hassle...' he thought.
He glanced at the system.
"Hey, is this also your doing?"
She shook her head with an expression of denial.
"No, no, Master. This is entirely voluntary! It has nothing to do with me."
'If that's the case... guess I'll just go with the flow. Saves the hassle of explaining my identity,' he decided.
"Rise. There's no need for all this formality. Just relax," Kai said with a light smile.
The elders slowly stood, exchanging wary glances, still unsure about what was happening. The sect leader, clearly baffled but trying to keep his composure, cleared his throat before speaking.
"Ancestral Master," the sect leader asked, "The Empress Yu Zixue of the Scarlet Phoenix Dynasty has sent a request for an audience with you. We... We aren't sure why the Empress is here. Do you have any idea why she seeks you out?"
It was the question everyone was curious about. Kai leaned back, a serene expression on his face. His calm demeanor didn't fade as he answered.
"Oh, she's here to propose a marriage."
A stunned silence fell in the air. The elders exchanged shocked looks, confirming they had all heard the same thing. Murmurs started to spread among them.
"Marriage proposal?" one of the elders gasped. "How is that even possible?!"
Another stammered, "But... Ancestral Master, you've never even—"
"I'm as surprised as you are," he said with a smirk and a hint of amusement.
"The Empress, who has conquered nations and rejected countless suitors, coming here for this?"
The sect leader, his brows furrowed in disbelief, thought, 'What kind of man must he be for her to take such an unprecedented step?'
Ignoring their remarks, Kai stretched lazily and said, "Well, since the Empress herself has come, it would be rude not to greet her personally."
IN THE GUEST HALL OF THE STARLIGHT CASCADE SECT
It was Kai's first time seeing a beauty like her. Her beautiful face, without makeup, was simple and elegant. Under her curved, willow-leaf-like eyebrows were a pair of beautiful clear eyes, they also contained a strong will that stirred a sense of worshipping her. Her fine, jade-like nose was straight and slightly raised, and she had attractive, mellow red lips that gave people the urge to kiss them.
Her expanding chest was like a budding flower; it seemed as if it would burst forth and blossom at any moment. She had a slender waist that could be embraced with a single arm, round and mellow buttocks, and long, slender legs. Her features made her appear fair, slim, graceful, and likable.
She looked like she had just stepped out of a painting. She exuded an aura of dominance and grace that made even the most seasoned elders bow instinctively. Her every step was precise, her gaze as sharp as a sword's edge.
'Can he really save our sect? If he can solve our crisis, that means he's powerful. Then what is he doing in a low-level sect?' Such questions crossed Empress's mind. At first glance, his casual attire and carefree demeanor struck him as out of place.
'His demeanor and attire are nothing like the legendary Great Emperor,' she thought, her eyes narrowing slightly. But she had faith in the national advisor's abilities.