Chapter 2712: A Unique Existence

Editor: Henyee Translations

The figure before Gu Chaoyan bore a striking resemblance to someone familiar. Despite the silver mask concealing his features, his stature and the glimpses visible beyond the mask hinted at a celestial aura.

A notion struck Gu Chaoyan suddenly. The similarities between the Heaven Emperor, Heaven, and Huaijin were uncanny.

But such musings were swiftly dismissed. How could the Heaven Emperor be synonymous with Heaven? The sect he presided over lay at the base of Sky Sect Mountain, worlds apart from the realm of the Heaven Emperor.

Best not to dwell on such thoughts.

Observing the woman before him, the Celestial Thearch couldn’t help but find her demeanor amusing. Whether in his previous life or this one, only she possessed the audacity to treat the palace as her own sanctuary.

Speech eluded the Heaven Emperor momentarily, but a smile graced his lips nonetheless. In her presence, contentment flourished effortlessly.

As realization dawned upon Gu Chaoyan, her cheeks flushed crimson. Silently, she stood aside, awaiting the Heaven Emperor’s directive.

“You may depart,” he declared.

There were matters requiring his attention, and her continued presence posed a risk, particularly in the eyes of the Sky Sect’s elders. With her current level of cultivation, she would be vulnerable to their scrutiny.

Maintaining her reputation among the palace’s attendants sufficed.

“Understood,” Gu Chaoyan replied before taking her leave.

Outside, with no further tasks demanding her attention, she retreated to her quarters to rest and continue her cultivation.

Gu Chaoyan had entertained a similar notion.

Just as she prepared to depart, she found herself halted in her tracks.

The same elderly attendant from earlier intercepted her. Though not advanced in age, her experience was undeniable, a testament to the caliber of the Cloud Realm’s staff.

Observing Gu Chaoyan intently, the attendant voiced her disbelief, “You… ventured out? Did the Heaven Emperor grant permission?”

Gu Chaoyan pondered the question carefully.

The Heaven Emperor was renowned for his brevity in speech. If he had spoken, it would have been straightforward.

With a nod, Gu Chaoyan replied honestly, “Yes.”

The elderly attendant regarded her with keen interest.

“He merely stated that I could pursue my duties freely, indulging in activities like drinking tea and reading,” Gu Chaoyan recounted, pausing to reflect before adding, “Beyond that, there was nothing more to convey.”

The attendant was taken aback, struggling to comprehend. To have the liberty to enjoy tea and literature within the confines of the Heavenly Palace’s 500-meter radius was an unprecedented privilege. Why hadn’t Gu Chaoyan sought further concessions?

This was…

The attendant’s thoughts faltered momentarily before she recalled that this wasn’t the first installment of their exchange.

Yet, there was more to it.

She grasped the significance of Gu Chaoyan’s position within the Heavenly Palace.

In the days ahead, there would be no need for her to exert control over her.

The uncertain fate of the Heavenly Palace loomed ominously in her thoughts.

Once Gu Chaoyan and the elderly maid departed, she retreated to her quarters.

Contemplating her own cultivation, she pondered the challenges posed by her current environment.

With her residence now within the Heavenly Palace, extended periods of uninterrupted cultivation were a luxury she could ill afford.