Rebellious Lord of All Realms: Su Chen's Dark Harem

Chapter 197 Seven Treasures Divine Light Encircles the Palace Beams, Rongrong Devotes Herself AgainAs dawn’s first light broke, the Seven Treasure Divine Light Terrace in the Nishen Imperial Palace was already bathed in the morning glow. This platform, built specifically for Ning Rongrong, was constructed at the palace’s highest point. Paved entirely with Seven-Colored Spirit Crystals, its perimeter was carved with patterns of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda. When a gentle breeze passed, it would ripple with fine, shimmering light, as if the very essence of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School had been transplanted into the imperial palace. This was Ning Rongrong’s private sanctuary, holding her purest intentions and her unique, profound affection for Su Chen.

After the tender conclusion of Zhu Zhuqing’s Shadow Court gathering last night, Su Chen arrived as promised for Ning Rongrong’s invitation today. Dressed in a simple, elegant silk robe rather than ornate imperial attire, with his God-Defying Power restrained, he exuded only a gentle warmth. As he slowly ascended the Divine Light Terrace, he saw a figure in pink standing on tiptoe, leaning against the carved railing at the edge of the platform, gazing at the distant rising sun. A faint, multicolored halo shimmered around her, like a glazed tile princess who had descended to the mortal world.

Ning Rongrong wore a lotus-pink Flowing Cloud Silk Dress today, its hem embroidered with layers of subtle Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda patterns that shimmered with a rainbow of light as she moved. Her long hair was loosely tied into a flower bud bun, secured with a delicate Glazed Tile Hairpin. A few stray strands framed her cheeks, accentuating her lovely, spirited features. Hearing footsteps, she immediately turned her head. The moment she saw Su Chen, the light in her eyes bloomed instantly, as if holding a sky full of stars. She bounced over to him, hooked her arm through his, and said in a voice as crisp as a wind chime, ”Brother Su Chen, you finally came! I’ve been waiting for you for so long!”

Su Chen reached out and ruffled the top of her head, his fingertips brushing the Glazed Tile Hairpin in her hair, saying affectionately, ”How could I dare be late when my little princess invites me? Looking at you, you probably came to wait before it was even light out, didn’t you?”

Ning Rongrong stuck out her tongue, tugged his arm as she led him towards the center of the Divine Light Terrace, and said playfully, ”I wanted to show Brother Su Chen my new skills early! I’ve been cultivating diligently all this time. My Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda has grown even stronger!” As she spoke, she raised her hand, and a miniature Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda materialized in her palm. The nine-tiered pagoda shimmered with radiant light, appearing more lustrous than ever. A pure and powerful supportive force quietly spread out, enveloping the entire Divine Light Terrace in a multicolored halo.

This was the origin of Ning Rongrong’s Spirit, a treasure passed down through millennia by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, and the most precious thing in her life. In the past, she used this pagoda to protect the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and her Shrek companions. Now, she only wished to use this pagoda to protect Su Chen alone, to amplify his strength, to safeguard his journey, to be his most solid support.

Upon reaching the center of the Divine Light Terrace, Ning Rongrong had Su Chen stand still. She took two steps back, looking at him with a serious expression. Gently cradling the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda in her small hands, she took a deep breath and declared, ”Brother Su Chen, this isn’t an ordinary spirit power amplification. It’s a Bestowal of Radiance, poured from the very origin of my Spirit. It can fuse my power with your God-Defying Power. From now on, no matter what you face, this power will always protect you!”