Category: It turns out, they are the protagonists

Chapter 401: Mu Zhian: Why Aren’t You Following the Script? 

“The Supreme Clarity Pill?”

“If I remember correctly, that pill is used for demon cultivator evolution… Why are you suddenly mentioning it?” Mu Zhian hesitated.

The Supreme Clarity Pill was a Rank 9 pill, and only a handful of alchemists in the world could refine it. Currently, perhaps only Luo Tan was capable of such a feat.

And even if she could refine it, she wouldn’t necessarily do so.

After all, a single Supreme Clarity Pill meant the potential emergence of a second Demon Empress, and the required ingredients were incredibly complex.

Mu Zhian had gone through a lot of trouble to convince Luo Tan to agree to refine one for him when he visited Yu State.

He had even sold his body for it!

But now Yao Meng was saying that he also needed a Supreme Clarity Pill…?

“What does my recovery have to do with the Supreme Clarity Pill?” Mu Zhian asked.

“The Chaos Body contains several different constitutions, and yours is even more special, connected to other talented women,” Yao Meng said softly. “In other words, your Chaos Body includes the constitutions of Gong Lianyue and the others.”

“In the past, the Nine-Tailed Fox was one of the overlords of the Demon Realm, capable of rewriting its own characteristics and charming all beings.”

Mu Zhian pondered.

He knew a little about what Yao Meng was saying. Bai Ruoxi’s mother was a Three-Tailed Fox, and in the past, she had manipulated the Gongsun family with her bloodline alone, to the point that Gongsun Xiong thought he was having an affair with her.

In reality, Gongsun Xiong was probably just… embracing a pillar every night.

If Ruoxi consumes the Supreme Clarity Pill and awakens the Nine-Tailed Fox body, tsk tsk… she’ll truly be a beauty that can topple nations with a single smile.

Fortunately, I have enough ‘resistance’ and willpower. Even if Ruoxi becomes a Nine-Tailed Fox, I can still suppress her single-handedly.

Mu Zhian was about to ask about the connection between his Chaos Body and the Supreme Clarity Pill, but then he froze, realizing something based on what Yao Meng had said.

He looked up at Yao Meng.

She smiled faintly at him, remaining silent.

“You mean, my Chaos Body might include Ruoxi’s two constitutions…?” Mu Zhian hesitated.

Yao Meng smiled, her lips parting slightly. “Not might, but does.”

Mu Zhian nodded slowly, as if in sudden understanding.

Then, after processing her words, he stumbled back, staring at the smiling celestial maiden with a stunned, disbelieving expression.

What the… I also have the ‘charm’ constitution?!

But my personal interface doesn’t show the ‘Nine-Tailed Fox’ constitution…

Or is it because Ruoxi hasn’t awakened as a Nine-Tailed Fox yet, so it hasn’t appeared on my interface?

If what Yao Meng said was true, Mu Zhian knew exactly what it meant.

“The Innate Celestial Furnace, combined with the Nine-Tailed Fox’s charm, is an irresistible temptation for any female cultivator in this world,” Yao Meng said softly, a playful smile in her voice.

Mu Zhian’s Innate Celestial Furnace could be concealed by the Spiritual Dragon’s technique, preventing it from being exposed in most situations.

But with the addition of the Nine-Tailed Fox’s charm…

“If nothing unexpected happens, after consuming the Supreme Clarity Pill, you can awaken the Nine-Tailed Fox body… Perhaps not as naturally charming as Bai Ruoxi, but you’ll be able to freely change your age.”

Seeing his complex expression, Yao Meng added, “Of course, it’s up to you to decide what to do.”

Mu Zhian’s mood was incredibly complex.

I’ve been dreaming about a fox-eared girl for half a year, and it turns out I am one…

Oh wait, with the Nine-Tailed Fox body and the Innate Celestial Furnace, I’ll have to worry about being kidnapped every time I leave the house.

After a moment of hesitation, Mu Zhian quickly relaxed.

It’s fine. The Innate Celestial Furnace already attracts the attention of female cultivators. What’s one more constitution?

“Although I don’t mind… the ingredients for the Supreme Clarity Pill are too numerous. It might take years to gather them all,” Mu Zhian said helplessly.

The Supreme Clarity Pill required thirteen types of rare demon cores, which only appeared after Nascent Soul demon cultivators perished. Besides that, it also required Thunderclap Stones, Half-Moon White Stones, Blood Red Essence, Sunbeast Ore, the bones of a Void Nightmare, and many other rare materials.

And these were just the basic ingredients.

Besides that, it also required two Emperor-grade herbs and a Heaven-grade cauldron.

Refining a Rank 9 pill required the perfect combination of timing, location, and people. Perhaps only Luo Tan, the Pill Emperor of the Immortal Dynasty, could refine it.

“I can gather the ingredients for the Supreme Clarity Pill within three months. Luo Tan might be troublesome, but I’ll offer her something she can’t refuse,” Yao Meng said with a smile.

If it were an ordinary Rank 9 pill, Luo Tan might agree.

But the Supreme Clarity Pill was different. A demon cultivator who consumed it, even a Qi Condensation level demon cultivator, could advance at an incredible speed, and their constitution would reach its peak.

If a demon cultivator with a noble bloodline consumed it, they could become another Demon Empress.

Precisely because the Supreme Clarity Pill was related to the Demon Realm, even if Yao Meng, now a Transcendence Realm cultivator, asked personally, the Pill Emperor might not agree.

But nothing was absolute. With the right offer, anyone would consider it.

“Whether refining the Supreme Clarity Pill is troublesome or not isn’t important. I’m more interested in your thoughts right now.”

Yao Meng looked into Mu Zhian’s eyes. “So you don’t mind awakening the Nine-Tailed Fox body?”

Mu Zhian chuckled. “Awakening the Nine-Tailed Fox body will be beneficial to my cultivation, right? I’m already an Innate Celestial Furnace. What’s one more constitution?”

Although it sounded a bit like he was giving up, Yao Meng was pleased with his answer. Her eyes lit up, and she smiled. “It’s good that you don’t mind.”

“Why do you seem happier than me…?” Mu Zhian looked at Yao Meng strangely, suspicious.

Could Yao Meng also have a ‘fox-eared girl’ fetish like me?

Or is she happy that her Dao Companion’s charm has increased? Isn’t she afraid of being… cheated on…?

But then again, Yao Meng was the Jade Empress and enjoyed… NTR-ing other girls. If he gained more Dao Companions because of the Nine-Tailed Fox’s charm, it wouldn’t be a bad thing for her.

As long as I don’t think I’m being cheated on, it’s me who’s cheating on you… This mentality is invincible.

“Since you’ve agreed to try awakening the Nine-Tailed Fox body, I’ll go prepare the ingredients and take you to Yu State.”

Yao Meng brushed her long hair aside, her green eyes filled with a smile.

Wait, if you go prepare the ingredients now, I’ll have to face Lingxuan and the others’ wrath alone… Mu Zhian suddenly realized.

Lingxuan had seen what happened between him and Yao Meng last night. If Yao Meng stayed at Two Polarities Peak, their anger would be directed at her.

And he could take the opportunity to appease them.

But if Yao Meng left… he would have to face their wrath alone.

Just as Mu Zhian was about to speak, Yao Meng, her jade-like feet beneath her green dress, floated over to him and gently caressed his face.

“I know what you’re worried about. I’ll explain everything to the Pill Emperor. I have some connections with her. As long as I offer her enough, she’ll agree to refine the Supreme Clarity Pill, even if it’s for a demon cultivator.”

Yao Meng chuckled softly. “A Nine-Tailed Fox can easily see through a person’s vulnerabilities and their preferred type, and even change their age at will.”

“The Fox Clan was once an overlord in the Demon Realm, but there have been less than three Nine-Tailed Foxes in history, and they’ve all disappeared.”

“Perhaps you’ll become the fourth cultivator to awaken the Nine-Tailed Fox body.”

“Has any male fox cultivator ever reached the Nine-Tailed level?” Mu Zhian hesitated.

Yao Meng shook her head slowly. “Never. After all, the Nine-Tailed Fox constitution is most suitable for female cultivators. Therefore, in the Fox Clan, females have a higher status than males.”

When will us male cultivators stand up?! Mu Zhian trembled with indignation.

No, that’s not what I wanted to ask. Yao Meng can’t leave now… Mu Zhian quickly reacted, about to speak.

But Yao Meng leaned closer, whispering like an older sister coaxing a well-behaved boy, “The Nine-Tailed Fox can charm all beings. If you awaken the Nine-Tailed Fox body, you’ll become very powerful, and only when you’re powerful…”

A seductive smile appeared on her beautiful face, and she whispered in his ear, “Can you… have your way with Sister.”

Mu Zhian’s heart raced uncontrollably. Even though he was a veteran in the garden of love, her whispers, seductive eyes, and soft lips, along with her fragrance, were incredibly tempting.

It was more intoxicating than any wine. Mu Zhian looked up, gazing into her playful eyes.

Then, Yao Meng gently held the back of his head and kissed him softly on the lips.

But before Mu Zhian could savor the moment, Yao Meng pulled away, looking at him with a playful smile. “How was it? Did you enjoy it?”

I liked it very much. Five-star rating. But it wasn’t enough. I want more… Mu Zhian leaned forward, wanting to… taste the rouge on her lips.

However, the celestial maiden, a master of edging, dodged him with a chuckle. “Don’t worry. I’ll go to Yu State with you later. We have plenty of time.”

“As for now…”

She tapped Mu Zhian’s forehead lightly, a seductive smile playing on her lips. “Be a good boy and cultivate at Two Polarities Peak. Wait for me to return.”

Then, Yao Meng’s figure vanished.

A cold wind blew through the window, carrying raindrops, and her figure dissolved into a wisp of green smoke, disappearing with the wind.

She teased me, then ran away… Mu Zhian shook his head, his expression complex.

Then, he suddenly realized: No, I was supposed to stop her from leaving!

But it was too late. Yao Meng had already left, and he couldn’t bring her back.

Oh well, by the time Lingxuan and the others arrive, their anger should have subsided… Mu Zhian sighed.

In any case, he would deal with whatever happened after they arrived.

Young Master Mu was very adaptable.

…

A day later.

Heavy rain poured down on Two Polarities Peak, covering the ground in a sheet of water.

Thunder rumbled, and the entire Two Polarities Sect seemed to be painted in a beautiful, ethereal light.

“The formations around Two Polarities Peak aren’t activated today. Does the Sect Master know we’re coming?”

Bai Ruoxi held an umbrella, her white palace dress embroidered with plum blossoms, adding to her delicate beauty in the dim rain.

“The Sect Master can peer into heavenly secrets. She probably knew when we entered the Two Polarities Sect. Let’s hurry inside. If nothing unexpected happens, Brother Mu should still be at the Moon Spirit Hall,” Ye Lingxuan said, toying with the Desolate Time Lock in her hand.

Today, the Desolate Time Lock seemed particularly active, its lock swaying back and forth.

Artifacts had spirits, especially ancestral artifacts. It probably knew it would be put to work soon, hence its current ‘excitement.’

Lan Feiying’s eyes flickered as she looked towards a certain direction on Two Polarities Peak.

Ye Qian looked up at the tall, alluring Lan Feiying. “Sister Feiying, what’s wrong?”

“I just felt like someone was watching us… But it must be my imagination.”

Lan Feiying collected her thoughts, a charming smile appearing on her lips. “Let’s go to the Moon Spirit Hall and wait for him. If I remember correctly, he should be staying in a guest room there.”

“I often played Go with Sister in the hall, so I’m quite familiar with the place. I’ll lead the way.”

“And… give that guy a surprise.”

…

Raindrops pattered against the windowpane, flowing down the eaves like a translucent curtain of water.

Mu Zhian sat by the window, resting his chin on his hand, his brows furrowed in worry.

“Aaa~”

Lin Ling tapped the table lightly, signaling for Mu Zhian to make his move in their Go game.

“Sister Lin Ling, can your word spirit ability reverse time and rewrite past events?” Mu Zhian suddenly asked.

“Aaa?”

The silver-haired beauty tilted her head, blinking her clear, red eyes, confusion written all over her face.

Mu Zhian also tilted his head, looking at her. “Aaa?”

Lin Ling: “?”

“Nothing, nothing. I just wanted to imitate you,” Mu Zhian waved his hand dismissively, then chuckled. “I was just thinking, if I could turn back time to two days ago, perhaps I could still be saved…”

A sad smile appeared on his face.

He had wanted to see Senior Sister Lan last night, but she refused to see him.

After all, the current Senior Sister wasn’t Lan Mulian, but… Black Mulian.

It couldn’t be helped. He and Yao Meng had been in Senior Sister’s bed…

Mu Zhian knew that Lan Mulian wasn’t truly angry. After all, with her personality, if she were truly angry, she would have intervened that night, not patiently listened to how the Jade Empress ‘bullied’ her Junior Brother.

Senior Sister was angry because of the relationship between Mu Zhian and Yao Meng.

Although they hadn’t actually gotten married, there had been two ‘stand-ins’ at the wedding ceremony in the Holy King City.

And most people didn’t know this.

The thought of the special relationship between the Jade Empress and Mu Zhian, compared to her own relationship with Junior Brother, which was still just senior and junior, was probably the real reason for Lan Mulian’s anger.

Senior Sister was quite the homebody. Although she enjoyed… cuckolding others, the thought of the Jade Empress doing the same to her, especially since she and Mu Zhian were now ‘husband and wife,’ was unacceptable.

If she had confronted them that night, Yao Meng could have simply said, ‘This is a private matter between us,’ a critical hit of a response.

But it wasn’t a big deal. Yao Meng had gone to prepare the ingredients for the Supreme Clarity Pill. He would give Senior Sister a surprise later tonight, and she would probably see him then.

But even if he could resolve things with Senior Sister, what about Lingxuan, and even Ruoxi…?

Lingxuan’s Desolate Time Lock was probably already itching for action…

Mu Zhian looked up at the silver-haired beauty, who was secretly rearranging the Go stones. “Sister Lin Ling, am I important to you?”

Lin Ling looked at Mu Zhian with curiosity and pondered.

∵ Eating is one of the most important things in life, and even if Mu Zhian doesn’t cook, he’ll have others prepare snacks for her, ∴ Mu Zhian = Food = Important things, ∴ Mu Zhian is important.

Lin Ling nodded without hesitation. “Aaaa!”

A firm and unwavering answer.

“Aaaaa? (Why are you asking such a strange question?)” she asked curiously.

Mu Zhian sighed. “If Ruoxi and the others lock me up in the dungeon one day, remember to save me.”

“Aaa (Why?)” Lin Ling tilted her head.

She took out a piece of paper and wrote: You don’t seem to want to see them.

“Of course I want to see them,” Mu Zhian said, recalling the potential ‘blackened’ states of Bai Ruoxi and the others. “But not now. I need some time.”

Lin Ling made a thoughtful “Aaa” sound.

Mu Zhian placed a black Go stone on the board, gradually surrounding Lin Ling’s pieces.

He looked at the frowning Lin Ling. “Do I really have the Three-Tailed Fox constitution?”

Lin Ling glanced at him, leaned closer, and sniffed him, then wrote on her board: Your scent is very complex, but there’s definitely a demon cultivator’s aura. I don’t know if it’s from a Three-Tailed Fox.

“My scent is complex?” Mu Zhian’s eyes were filled with doubt.

Lin Ling made an “Aaa” sound and wrote on her board: You have the Demon Empress’s mark, the Sword Palace Master’s sword scar, a petal of the Jade Empress’s World Cleansing Green Lotus, Reincarnation Water, and the Primordial Witch’s protection… Many scents mixed together. It smells wonderful.

Lin Ling stared at Mu Zhian with bright red eyes, as if looking at a delicious meal.

Her gaze was like a predator eyeing its prey, but to me, Sister Lin Ling is the prey… Mu Zhian pointed at the Go board, smiling. “Your turn, Sister Lin Ling.”

Lin Ling glanced at the board. She was about to lose.

She held up her small board and wrote: ‘You seem tired. Do you want to go back and rest?’

Mu Zhian smiled. “I’m fine. Let’s finish this game.”

Lin Ling shook her head. “Aaaaa (I’m tired. I’ll send you back.)”

Before Mu Zhian could say anything, Lin Ling opened her mouth. “Mu Zhian isn’t here. He’s in the guest room of the Moon Spirit Hall.”

Mu Zhian suddenly remembered something. “Wait, I have something to ask you—”

But it was too late. Just like spilled water, words couldn’t be taken back.

As soon as she spoke, Mu Zhian vanished from Lin Ling’s room.

The next moment, Mu Zhian felt himself lying on a soft bed.

She’s too impatient. I haven’t even asked her about the ‘karmic fire’ and whether she needs my help…

Why do everyone on Two Polarities Peak like to cheat at Go? Who taught them…? Mu Zhian complained inwardly.

He clutched his forehead, feeling dizzy.

Although Lin Ling’s word spirit ability seemed to have teleported him to the Moon Spirit Hall instantly, he had actually been traveling through the void for a few seconds.

It’s hard to imagine. If Sister Lin Ling said ‘Mu Zhian is invincible,’ would I become invincible even when… flaccid…?

It shouldn’t be that exaggerated, right?

Mu Zhian chuckled to himself, then slowly opened his eyes.

Several beauties sat around the room, looking at him with surprise in the flickering candlelight.

Then, their eyes dimmed slightly.

“…”

Raindrops pattered against the window, flowing down the windowpane, and the room was silent.

After a few seconds of stunned silence, Mu Zhian slowly closed his eyes.

…

Chapter 400: Mu Zhian, The Calamity

Mu Zhian sat slumped by the doorway, watching the rain, his fingers trembling slightly.

He considered himself a master multitasker, but even he couldn’t handle having a ward placed directly in his base.

Who would have thought that the Desolate Time Lock was recording everything in this room last night… Didn’t Yao Meng notice? She didn’t react at all…

Mu Zhian’s inner self was screaming. His composure was crumbling.

Seeing this, Ye Qingxin chuckled softly, teasing him deliberately. “Why are you so dazed? Is it a side effect of refining the Immortal Ascension blood essence?”

Mu Zhian looked up at Ye Qingxin, her eyes filled with concern, and waved his hand weakly. “N-Nothing… I just remembered something sad…”

As he said this, the events of last night replayed in his mind, and he wanted to crawl back into bed and sleep.

When Lingxuan and the others arrived, he would just agree with everything they said.

Then, he would probably be tied up with several ancestral artifacts and thrown into the dungeon.

Mu Zhian sighed inwardly.

I’m so stupid, really…

I knew Lingxuan’s Desolate Time Lock was locked onto me. Why didn’t I think that she would use it to find me when she realized I wasn’t at the Jade Pool Holy Land…?

I must have been blinded by… breasts last night…

Now, according to Ye Qingxin, an ancestral artifact had been recording everything in this room last night.

Even though Yao Meng had drawn the curtains, anyone with a bit of sense would know what they had been doing.

If it were just Lingxuan, it would be fine. Even with Qian’er, it wouldn’t be a problem… He was confident he could appease them. But if others had also been watching the ‘live broadcast’ last night…

Young Master Mu was skilled at multitasking and pleasing girls, but pleasing one girl and pleasing multiple girls were two different things.

Moreover, it was questionable whether they would even listen to him after this.

Mu Zhian crossed his arms, lost in thought.

Then, he calmed himself and looked at the woman in the red dress sitting beside him.

The ancestor of the Ye family sat beside him, also by the door, wearing a red dress with black patterns. Strands of her hair were tinged with red, and her long, fair legs were pressed together beneath her black skirt, her jade-like feet delicate and translucent. Lines like flowing fire danced across her fair skin, making her breathtakingly beautiful.

“Senior Ye, since you know what happened last night, don’t you have anything to say?” Mu Zhian suddenly asked.

Ye Qingxin raised her chin, glancing at him, and smiled. “What do you want me to say? Should I question you about why you were dual cultivating with the Jade Empress? But we’re not Dao Companions, let alone husband and wife. I have no right to question you, do I?”

The Jade Empress didn’t know the true nature of their relationship. Ye Qingxin was in the dark, while the Jade Empress was in the light. There would be plenty of opportunities to… NTR the Jade Empress in the future. There was no need to intervene last night.

“Although we’re not Dao Companions…” Mu Zhian looked into Ye Qingxin’s eyes and smiled. “…we’re not exactly senior and junior either, are we?”

“So even if you question or even punish me, Senior Ye, I won’t complain.”

Ye Qingxin twirled a strand of hair around her finger. “You couldn’t have done anything about last night, could you? The Jade Empress has ascended, and my true body is in the Heavenly Court, unable to descend. If she really wanted to do something, no one could stop her.”

“Are you saying that Yao Meng shouldn’t have ascended, Senior Ye?” Mu Zhian asked.

Ye Qingxin shook her head. “Not exactly. The Jade Empress’s ascension will be very beneficial to your future. But honestly, I didn’t think she would actually succeed.”

“There were ancient creatures from the forbidden zones watching the Jade Pool, but it seems they were scared off by the aura you emitted.”

Ascending to the Transcendence Realm was extremely difficult. The Jade Empress couldn’t be distracted during her tribulation, and even with two Dao Integration experts protecting her, it was still risky.

If Mu Zhian hadn’t used the Immortal Ascension blood essence, the best outcome would have been Yao Meng failing her ascension. The worst outcome would have been her death.

“But regardless, now that Yao Meng has ascended, your safety is guaranteed, and I can be at ease.”

“It’s a pity my true body is still in the Heavenly Court. Otherwise, I could also protect you in secret with the Jade Empress, until you reach Dao Integration,” Ye Qingxin said with a hint of regret.

Mu Zhian was silent for a moment, then suddenly said, “If I said I have a way to bring your true body down to the lower realm, would you want to try it?”

Ye Qingxin was stunned, looking at Mu Zhian with doubt.

The Path to Immortality’s appearance in the Nine Provinces was unpredictable. Sometimes it appeared every ten thousand years, sometimes even longer. Only when it appeared could Dao Integration experts descend to the lower realm or ascend to the Heavenly Court.

“You remember the ancient coffin we obtained from the Abyss, Senior Ye?” Mu Zhian asked.

Ye Qingxin nodded gently, then hesitated, as if remembering something. “Use the ancient coffin to merge this wisp of my consciousness with my true body, and then descend through the coffin?”

“But there are rules and order in the Heavenly Court. It won’t be easy to descend—”

Ye Qingxin’s voice trailed off as she looked at Mu Zhian, as if realizing something.

“You can modify the rules of the Heavenly Court… If it’s you, perhaps you really can bring my true body down to the Nine Provinces.”

Mu Zhian looked at the beautiful woman beside him and smiled. “After my body recovers, I’ll try to bring you down, Senior Ye.”

Ye Qingxin chuckled softly, a look of anticipation in her beautiful eyes.

“It would be wonderful if my true body could descend.”

When she was suppressed by the Jade Empress’s World Cleansing Green Lotus, she could only watch helplessly as Mu Zhian was… devoured by the Jade Empress. This was unacceptable to Ye Qingxin, who always sought revenge.

If her true body could descend…

Seeing the excitement and joy in Ye Qingxin’s eyes, Mu Zhian also smiled faintly.

Just these words could make her so happy. It was worth mentioning it.

But then, a helpless look appeared on Mu Zhian’s face.

He had appeased Senior Ye, and she didn’t seem to mind what had happened between him and the Jade Empress last night.

But what about Lingxuan?

What if others were also watching the ‘live broadcast’ last night?

I’m the Lord of the Heavenly Court. Why am I so worried about a few ‘protagonists’?

Since I’m a master multitasker, even if Ruoxi and the others saw what happened last night, I can still manipulate their hearts. There’s no need to panic…

Mu Zhian reassured himself, then watched as Ye Qingxin returned to his Innate Celestial Furnace. He stood up, intending to return to his room to meditate.

But as he turned around, he saw a woman in a white dress standing behind him, looking down at him.

Her clear eyes were as deep as a cold pool.

What the hell, when did Senior Sister get behind me? She’s so quiet… Mu Zhian almost lost his composure. Before Lan Mulian could speak, he forced a smile. “Senior Sister, when did you wake up?”

Lan Mulian pondered for a moment, then smiled faintly. “Guess.”

Mu Zhian carefully observed her expression, then asked tentatively, “Not long ago?”

Lan Mulian hummed in response, then, just as Mu Zhian was about to relax, she smiled. “Senior Lin Ling made quite a commotion in my room not long ago. That’s when I woke up.”

Mu Zhian’s face froze.

…

Back mountain of Two Polarities Peak.

Yao Meng, unaware that her actions last night had made even the usually calm Mu Zhian panic, appeared at the back mountain in a flash of green light, visiting the long-lived Sect Master.

Shang Yanfei gestured with her finger, and a cup of tea appeared before her.

“Now that the Jade Empress has ascended, many cultivators in the Nine Provinces are concerned about your next move, worried that it will affect the future situation.”

Shang Yanfei smiled. “But I’m afraid no one would expect the Jade Empress to visit the Two Polarities Sect first.”

“Sect Master Shang, with your ability to peer into heavenly secrets and foresee the future, you must know why I’m here,” Yao Meng said with a smile.

“Although I’ve ascended, a disciple of your sect was injured because of me. There was a problem with my Dao of Time, causing his body to revert to its younger form… Do you have a solution, Sect Master?”

“I see that the Jade Empress is quite satisfied with his current form. Why do you want him to revert?” Shang Yanfei’s voice was gentle and calm.

Yao Meng raised an eyebrow. “Sect Master, you misunderstand me. If possible, I do want him to revert… Although I’m married to him, I don’t have any… special hobbies.”

Shang Yanfei smiled faintly, remaining silent.

Her smile seemed to say, ‘Do you even believe that yourself?’

Yao Meng narrowed her eyes. “It seems you have something to say, Sect Master Shang?”

“You don’t have to hide anything from me. Whether it’s you, other female cultivators, or even me…” Shang Yanfei toyed with her teacup and chuckled softly. “Everyone is attracted to him in his current form.”

“After all, you must have noticed that his constitution is different from other cultivators,” Shang Yanfei said.

Yao Meng crossed her arms, frowning. “Are you referring to his Chaos Body…? But what does that have to do with what you just said? Most female cultivators don’t even know he’s an Innate Celestial Furnace.”

If they knew, even with the Jade Empress present, countless female cultivators would be vying for his attention.

“Do you know what constitutions his Chaos Body includes?” Shang Yanfei asked.

Yao Meng hesitated, then her green eyes widened slightly, as if realizing something.

Shang Yanfei answered for her, “The Innate Spiritual Body, the Sacred Heavenly Body, the Sword Immortal Protection, even the inheritance you gave to Ye Qian, and the Innate Celestial Furnace… His Chaos Body includes the constitutions of all the girls around him.”

“And Bai Ruoxi, in a sense, also has a dual constitution.”

“The Nine-Tailed Fox bloodline?” Yao Meng murmured, then her eyes flickered. “You mean, he might also have the Nine-Tailed Fox bloodline?”

Mmm… That’s strange…

Although there were male fox cultivators in the Demon Realm, she had never heard of a male cultivator reaching the Nine-Tailed Fox level…

“To be precise, both Bai Ruoxi and Mu Zhian are currently Three-Tailed Foxes,” Shang Yanfei paused. “But Bai Ruoxi’s constitution is special. With enough opportunities, she can evolve into a Nine-Tailed Fox, becoming the first Dao Integration expert with a dual constitution.”

Yao Meng narrowed her eyes.

No wonder she was attracted to Mu Zhian after his age regression. Could it be because of the Three-Tailed Fox bloodline…?

…It wasn’t because she had a strange fetish, but because of Mu Zhian’s bloodline…

“You’ve just ascended. The Dao of Time is a profound technique. It will take time to master. You won’t be able to restore him to his original form in a short time.”

Shang Yanfei smiled charmingly. “But there’s another way besides the Dao of Time…”

“And,” she added meaningfully, “a Nine-Tailed Fox can freely switch forms. No matter what type you like, he can satisfy you.”

Yao Meng frowned slightly. “He’s already attracting the attention of many female cultivators in his current state. If he awakens the Nine-Tailed Fox constitution…”

The Nine-Tailed Fox could charm all beings, a power on par with the Demon Empress. If Bai Ruoxi’s constitution was shared with Mu Zhian, he would truly become a ‘calamity,’ possessing the same ‘charm’ as a Nine-Tailed Fox.

Coupled with the Innate Celestial Furnace… that would be unstoppable.

A faint smile flickered in Shang Yanfei’s golden eyes. “He’s already a ‘calamity.’ What’s wrong with making him even more charming?”

The rain outside grew heavier, and Yao Meng’s frown gradually relaxed.

“You’re right.”

The Innate Celestial Furnace had already attracted many vixens… Even if Mu Zhian awakened the Nine-Tailed Fox’s ‘charm,’ it wouldn’t be a big deal.

It would just attract more female cultivators. It wasn’t a problem…

Of course, whether or not to try the Supreme Clarity Pill… she would let him decide.

…

I didn’t expect Senior Sister to be awake last night. So she saw everything that happened between Yao Meng and me… No, she might not have seen it, but she definitely heard it… That afternoon, Mu Zhian, exhausted, walked through Two Polarities Peak under an umbrella.

Senior Sister was angry, and he couldn’t appease her.

If Yao Meng weren’t here, she would have already used the teleportation talisman, one of the rewards for winning the Ascension Ceremony matches.

If she used it in that enclosed dungeon, I would probably be locked up for a while…

Mu Zhian sighed inwardly.

He hadn’t even resolved things with Lingxuan, and now there was Senior Sister Lan as well.

But it would take at least a day and a night to travel from the Jade Pool Holy Land to Two Polarities Peak. He still had time to think of a solution…

He would talk to Senior Sister tonight…

After walking for a while, Mu Zhian returned to his room and lay down on the bed. Suddenly, the door creaked open, and Yao Meng stood there.

“Did you find a solution, Jade Empress? Why are you so happy?” Mu Zhian asked.

“The Dao of Time is comprehended from the Great Dao. It will take time to fully master,” Yao Meng shook her head.

“But there’s another way besides the Dao of Time to restore you to your original form.”

“What is it?” Mu Zhian hesitated.

Yao Meng looked into Mu Zhian’s eyes, a faint smile playing on her lips. “The Supreme Clarity Pill, a Rank 9 pill required for demon cultivators to evolve.”

…

Chapter 399: Mu Zhian: I’m Doomed

While the two powerful beings confronted each other at the doorway, Mu Zhian peeked from under the covers at the silver-haired beauty at the window.

Then, his face flushed uncontrollably.

What the… I’m actually embarrassed by Sister Lin Ling staring at me? This isn’t like me… Mu Zhian was shocked.

“Spiritual Dragon, what are you doing here? Are you also interested in this child?” Yao Meng narrowed her eyes, looking at the silver-haired beauty at the window.

Lin Ling, her silver hair cascading down, dressed in a thin white dress, held up a wooden board that read: ‘I sensed someone disabling the formations on Two Polarities Peak, so I came to check.’

‘And I saw you sneaking onto Two Polarities Peak.’

Yao Meng raised an eyebrow, smiling at Lin Ling. “This child was originally at the Jade Pool Holy Land. You used some secret method to bring him to Two Polarities Peak, didn’t you?”

“I wasn’t sure if he was safe, so I came to check… Why do your words make it sound like it’s my fault?”

Lin Ling nodded, a thoughtful look in her red eyes.

She erased the words on the board and wrote: ‘I’m sorry.’

Yao Meng: “…”

This was the first time she had seen such an innocent Dao Integration expert. She actually apologized.

Then, the words on Lin Ling’s board changed again: ‘But, you can’t bully him.’

‘His mental state isn’t good. He needs to rest.’

She looked at the boy on the bed with curiosity.

Although she had seen Mu Zhian’s younger form before, she still found it novel and couldn’t help but stare at him.

Yao Meng, snapping back to reality, looked at Lin Ling with surprise, then smiled faintly. “You really care about him.”

Among the girls Mu Zhian knew, Lin Ling was probably the only one who could remain so calm after seeing him being… ‘bullied’ by her.

Everyone else would be displeased and have similar thoughts to Yao Meng.

But Lin Ling’s first concern was Mu Zhian’s well-being.

Yao Meng’s gentle, elegant voice echoed through the room. “But do I look like I’m bullying him?”

Lin Ling, as if to confirm Yao Meng’s words, stared at Mu Zhian with her bright red eyes and wrote on her board: ‘Do you need help?’

Mu Zhian instinctively looked at Yao Meng.

Yao Meng looked at him with a playful smile, her eyes as if saying: You decide. I won’t force you.

Do I even have a choice…? Mu Zhian complained inwardly.

If he let them continue, they might wake up his sleeping Senior Sister…

Mu Zhian sat up, forcing a smile. “Thank you, Sister Lin Ling, but I was just playing with Yao Meng. Don’t worry.”

Lin Ling looked at the frail boy with concern and held up her board: Your mind hasn’t recovered yet. Are you sure you’re okay?

“Don’t worry. Do you think I would do anything to harm him?”

Yao Meng smiled sweetly, gently pushing Mu Zhian back onto the bed and pulling the covers over him, as if to hide the fact that she had just been trying to… ‘devour’ him.

Lin Ling nodded, a thoughtful look in her red eyes.

That’s true. The Jade Empress is Mu Zhian’s… wife, after all… Although neither of them had been present at the wedding in the Holy King City, they were considered married in the eyes of the world.

She wouldn’t harm Mu Zhian…

Lin Ling wrote on her board and showed it to Yao Meng: When will your Dao of Time restore him?

Yao Meng’s thin dress draped over her shoulders, her ample bosom straining against the fabric. Her long hair cascaded down, tied simply with a white ribbon, a few strands falling loose.

“When will he recover…”

She pondered for a moment, then a charming smile appeared on her beautiful face. “Soon.”

Lin Ling nodded, glancing at Mu Zhian again with concern.

His cauldron wasn’t damaged, and he was just mentally exhausted… He was indeed fine.

As Lin Ling turned to leave, Yao Meng suddenly said, “Undo the rules here first.”

Lin Ling clapped her hands and made an “Aaa” sound.

Something in the room seemed to change. Mu Zhian watched Lin Ling leave and asked hesitantly, “You said Sister Lin Ling rewrote the rules here… Can Dao Integration experts also rewrite the rules of heaven and earth?”

“In a sense, a word spirit ability is rewriting the rules of heaven and earth.”

Yao Meng looked at the handsome boy and chuckled softly. “Dao Integration experts are still bound by the rules of heaven and earth, but the Spiritual Dragon at the Two Polarities Sect isn’t at Dao Integration. She’s at Transcendence.”

Mu Zhian paused, then realized something. “Could it be that the Sect Master set the rules within the Two Polarities Sect?”

No wonder people said Shang Yanfei was invincible within the Two Polarities Sect. The formations were only part of the reason. More importantly, the rules within the Two Polarities Sect were different from the outside world.

In other words, the Sect Master could exert the power of a Transcendence Realm cultivator within the Two Polarities Sect.

Mu Zhian opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but Yao Meng covered his mouth with her hand.

She sat on the bed, her long, jade-like legs crossed beneath her green dress, a faint smile in her eyes. “Don’t think about that now.”

“We have more important things to do, don’t we?”

Her voice, like a celestial melody, echoed softly in Mu Zhian’s ear, accompanied by her fragrance, making his heart race.

“Maybe next time?” Mu Zhian said reservedly, although he was tempted.

Although a sleeping spell was cast on the room, Senior Sister was a Nascent Soul expert with the Sacred Heavenly Body. If she woke up while he and Yao Meng were…

Yao Meng gently caressed Mu Zhian’s face with her slender finger and smiled. “Although I control the Dao of Time, I’m not very proficient in it yet. That’s why I need your help, since you’ve been affected by it.”

Mu Zhian hesitated. “But Senior Sister is right beside us…”

It’s not just your Senior Sister… Yao Meng smiled serenely, like a kind older sister, a playful curve appearing on her lips. “As long as we’re quiet, she won’t wake up. Don’t worry.”

The problem is, if we’re not quiet and Senior Sister wakes up, what am I going to do tomorrow…?

Mu Zhian hesitated, about to speak.

“If you continue making noise and wake her up, and she sees us like this, what do you think will happen?” Yao Meng asked with a smile.

“You don’t want your Senior Sister to see this, do you?”

Her every word was gentle and holy, her skin radiating a faint glow, her delicate feet not touching the ground, the cinnabar between her brows adding a touch of allure. Her beauty was enough to make anyone who saw her worship her.

But no one would have guessed that this celestial maiden, perhaps from being cooped up for too long, was now acting so… boldly.

“Mu Zhian, you’ve become like this because of me, so… I’ll definitely restore you to your original form.”

Yao Meng sat beside Mu Zhian, taking his hand, her eyes gazing at his handsome face. “Now, just close your eyes, explore the Dao of Time with me, and then… leave everything else to Sister.”

As her gentle voice echoed through the room, the candlelight flickered.

Mu Zhian looked at her, her eyes both innocent and seductive, reflecting the candlelight like a small, exquisite jade in a clear lake.

As their gazes met, their eyelashes fluttered. Her lips were full and red, like tempting cherries, drawing his gaze, making him want to kiss her.

Her beauty was breathtaking, but her ethereal aura was even more captivating, filling him with conflicting emotions.

He wanted to be intimate with her, yet he felt a sense of guilt for having such thoughts about a celestial maiden.

Mu Zhian had seen many beautiful women and had been intimate with Yao Meng several times, but he still couldn’t help but feel a surge of admiration.

The candlelight was extinguished.

Before Mu Zhian could speak, Yao Meng leaned down and kissed him on the lips under his gaze.

Mu Zhian’s heart raced, but gradually, he took the initiative.

Even though he was only at the Core Formation realm, and his body was in a… peculiar state, he could still… dominate the Jade Empress who had ascended to the Transcendence Realm!

The sound of rain masked the soft moans echoing through the room.

In the quiet night, Lan Mulian, who had been fast asleep, suddenly frowned slightly, then relaxed again, falling into a deeper ‘sleep.’

…

Half an hour later.

Yao Meng, her eyes filled with affection, raised her chin slightly and glanced towards the window.

A woman in a black and red dress sat languidly there, dangling her jade-like feet, looking towards the bed with a smile.

Her gaze lingered on the frail, handsome boy.

I didn’t expect him to change so much while I was away in Yu State and the Demon Realm…

“The dignified Jade Empress, actually coercing him into being intimate with you… If word of this gets out, your reputation as a celestial maiden will be ruined,” Ye Qingxin transmitted her voice with a hint of mockery.

Yao Meng smiled faintly, also transmitting her voice. “If it were you, wouldn’t you want to do the same?”

“Oh, wait… Fellow Cultivator Ye shouldn’t be interested in him, since you targeted him before—”

Yao Meng suddenly stopped, covering her lips and looking at the boy before her, unable to focus on two things at once.

She waved her hand, and a thin curtain concealed the bed.

The smokeless charcoal fire burned quietly, and only a faint figure could be seen behind the gauze-like curtain.

Ye Qingxin raised an eyebrow, sparks dancing around her body, her aura like that of a fire sprite. She pouted disdainfully.

Do you really think everyone is like you?

But her gaze lingered on the frail figure beneath the curtain, an unprecedented light flickering in her eyes.

…

The next morning.

Mu Zhian had barely slept, and neither had the women at the Jade Pool Holy Land.

Bai Ruoxi’s eyes were dark, and Ye Lingxuan’s face was cold and grim.

Wei Mengrou lowered her gaze, a sign that she was upset but didn’t want anyone to notice.

Even the usually smiling Lan Feiying’s expression was unpleasant. Since obtaining the system, her cultivation had soared, and after being chosen by the Heavenly Dao as a Chosen One and devouring Ye Yu’s luck, she had been riding high.

But the events of last night had been like a bucket of cold water, making even the Chosen One tremble with anger.

To actually… do that to him in front of Sister… As expected of the Jade Empress. Probably only she would do such a thing.

But… I really want to try it too…

The Jade Pool Holy Maiden was meditating, but it had taken her nearly half an hour to enter a meditative state last night, the image of the Jade Empress’s alluring demeanor replaying in her mind.

To cultivate to the Dao Integration realm, a Jade Pool Holy Maiden had to maintain a ‘pure’ heart. It was said that this was how the Jade Empress had achieved Dao Integration.

But she had seen a different side of the Jade Empress.

And this Jade Empress had already achieved Dao Integration and even ascended to the Transcendence Realm, shaking the Jade Pool Holy Maiden’s Dao Heart.

Ye Qian covered her mouth, feigning disbelief, but she bit back a smile, trying to maintain the serious atmosphere.

Finally, Bai Ruoxi spoke.

“Staying here isn’t going to solve anything. Since the Jade Empress has ascended, let’s go to the Two Polarities Sect.”

“And… visit Mu Lang.”

…

Morning. Heavy rain poured down on the Two Polarities Sect, raindrops splattering against the ground, covering the blue and white jade floor in a layer of water.

Mu Zhian woke up early. Yao Meng had left in the morning, seemingly to visit Shang Yanfei.

Without waking Senior Sister Lan, Mu Zhian left the room and stretched, feeling refreshed.

Then, as if sensing something, he turned and saw Ye Qingxin leaning against the door, her arms crossed. “Senior Ye, when did you arrive?”

Ye Qingxin smiled brightly. “Last night.”

Mu Zhian paused. “You didn’t even tell me.”

Ye Qingxin rolled her eyes at him. “Tell you what? Did you want me to suggest joining… your cultivation last night?”

It’s not impossible… Mu Zhian chuckled. “It seems your trip went smoothly, Senior Ye.”

Ye Qingxin’s expression turned strange as she looked at Mu Zhian.

Although she knew he had close relationships with the rulers of Yu State and the Demon Realm, she hadn’t expected them to agree not to interfere with the Jade Empress’s ascension just for his sake.

Now that a Human Emperor had appeared in the Nine Provinces, the future situation might change drastically.

“How did you become like this?” Ye Qingxin suddenly asked.

Mu Zhian sighed helplessly and explained what had happened.

Ye Qingxin placed her finger on her lips, a thoughtful look on her face. “So, something went wrong with the Jade Empress’s Dao of Time, and when she reversed your time, your body also reverted to its past state?”

“No wonder you’re like this…”

Mu Zhian sighed. “I hope Yao Meng can restore me soon… Otherwise, I can’t even leave Two Polarities Peak.”

If he wandered around the Two Polarities Sect in his current state, it would definitely cause a commotion.

Ye Qingxin hummed in response, then looked at Mu Zhian, a playful smile appearing on her lips. “With your current appearance, if you leave Two Polarities Peak, you’ll probably attract the admiration of many girls.”

Mu Zhian’s past self had already been incredibly handsome, but his current self was even more charming, a true pretty boy.

“Are you one of them, Senior Ye?” Mu Zhian suddenly chuckled.

Ye Qingxin glared at him playfully. “You’re still in the mood to joke.”

Mu Zhian paused. “What do you mean?”

Ye Qingxin also paused. “There was an ancestral artifact observing this room last night. Didn’t the Jade Empress tell you?”

Mu Zhian: “…”

Silence.

Raindrops pattered against the ground, time passing silently.

After a long time, the smile on Mu Zhian’s face faded. “Ancestral artifact? What kind of ancestral artifact?”

He had a vague guess, but he didn’t want to admit it.

An ancestral artifact that could observe others, even lock onto someone and bring them back… There was probably only one in the world.

“It was a golden chain. If I’m not mistaken, it should be the Desolate Time Lock from the Forbidden Zone—”

Before Ye Qingxin could finish, Mu Zhian stumbled back, clutching the door for support.

His eyes lost focus as he stared blankly at the pouring rain outside, murmuring,

“…I’m doomed.”

Chapter 398: Look, But Don’t Touch

Jade Pool Holy Land.

Ye Lingxuan sat in the small room within the Returning Unity Pavilion, her expression grim.

Beside her, Bai Ruoxi, dressed in a white dress, sat on the edge of the bed, her jade-like feet encased in white socks swinging gently as she stared at the image projected in mid-air.

The Desolate Time Lock, the weapon nurtured by the Reincarnated Empress for nine lifetimes, whether it surpassed the power of ancestral artifacts was unknown, but its current abilities were beyond most ancestral artifacts.

The Desolate Time Lock had locked onto Mu Zhian and displayed his location for everyone to see.

Mu Zhian had mysteriously disappeared yesterday, and the Jade Empress was also nowhere to be found. Initially, everyone thought Yao Meng had secretly taken him away.

After all, the younger Mu Zhian wasn’t the same as the future Mu Zhian. He might have been blinded by Yao Meng’s holy demeanor and followed her willingly.

To verify her suspicions, Ye Lingxuan had activated the Desolate Time Lock’s second ability.

An image, woven by the Desolate Time Lock, appeared in the room, showing Mu Zhian’s current location.

The Desolate Time Lock was a weapon of a Dao Integration expert, its power determined by its owner’s realm. Ye Lingxuan, currently at Core Formation Rank 9, being able to barely capture Mu Zhian’s location was already quite impressive.

If Ye Lingxuan were at the Dao Integration realm, the Desolate Time Lock could bring Mu Zhian back to her side, regardless of his location.

After all, from the moment the Desolate Time Lock acknowledged Ye Lingxuan as its master, it had locked onto Mu Zhian.

But at the Core Formation realm, Ye Lingxuan could only locate him.

“It seems we misunderstood the Jade Empress. It wasn’t her who took Mu Lang away, but either the Sect Master or the Spiritual Dragon,” Bai Ruoxi suddenly said softly.

Her voice was still gentle and delicate, but anxiety was hidden deep within her eyes as she stared at the red dot marking Mu Zhian’s location on the image.

Wei Mengrou, standing quietly in the corner, looked at the red dot and voiced everyone’s concerns:

“Leaving him alone at Two Polarities Peak is still worrying.”

The Jade Empress’s control over the Dao of Time wasn’t perfect, which had resulted in Mu Zhian’s age regression. Although it was a pity, the fact that his injuries had been healed was already quite fortunate.

But… leaving Young Master alone at Two Polarities Peak, even with the Sect Master and the Spiritual Dragon’s protection, was still concerning.

She knew that Lin Ling was an innocent glutton, and Sect Master Shang Yanfei hadn’t interacted with Mu Zhian much. This time, she had acted because he was a Two Polarities Sect disciple.

But there were others on Two Polarities Peak besides the Sect Master and Lin Ling.

There was also Senior Sister Lan, who had exchanged letters with Mu Zhian.

If it were the usually cold and aloof Senior Sister Lan, it wouldn’t be a problem. But she had publicly confessed her feelings for him during the Ascension Ceremony.

Facing the younger Mu Zhian, would she really do nothing…?

This was the main reason for the women’s concern.

As for why they were worried about Lan Mulian developing… special interests… it was because they had all had similar thoughts.

If I want to… with him, I don’t believe Senior Sister doesn’t… This was probably what they were all thinking.

“Master isn’t at the Jade Pool Holy Land. Where did she go…? Could she be looking for Brother Mu?” Ye Qian suddenly said softly.

She had grown into a graceful young woman, dressed in elegant attire with dark blue patterns that accentuated her delicate, innocent face, but her eyes were alluring and seductive.

However, a hint of worry was hidden deep within her beautiful eyes.

Lan Feiying, her arms crossed, her red cheongsam accentuating her ample bosom, stared at the image created by the Desolate Time Lock and chuckled softly. “If he’s really at Two Polarities Peak, Sister should know. You don’t have to worry about his safety.”

She knew her sister wouldn’t take advantage of someone. Mu Zhian’s age had regressed, and her sister was always reserved, so she wouldn’t do anything inappropriate.

“Fairy Yao Yue, do you know where the Jade Empress went yesterday?” Bai Ruoxi suddenly asked.

The Jade Pool Holy Maiden, who had been silent, looked at the red dot on the map and shook her head gently. “The Jade Empress rarely appears in the Jade Pool Holy Land. Even when she was staying here before, she was always cultivating in the Returning Unity Pavilion.”

“So, no one in the Jade Pool knows when she left.”

Like Yao Meng, she was also enveloped in a hazy mist, but it was thinner than Yao Meng’s. Her beauty was ethereal and unreal, like a celestial being.

However, her mood was complex as she looked at the women in the room.

Now that the Jade Empress had ascended, no one could have taken Mu Zhian away without her noticing.

Undoubtedly, the Jade Empress wasn’t currently at the Jade Pool. She must have sensed Mu Zhian’s location and gone to Two Polarities Peak herself.

Everyone present was intelligent and understood this.

But they subconsciously refused to acknowledge it.

After all, if the Jade Empress was really at Two Polarities Peak, what was she doing there?

…Even without knowing their complicated relationships, the Jade Pool Holy Maiden knew the Jade Empress’s character.

Seeing the heavy atmosphere, Ye Lingxuan suddenly said, “I’ll try to share the ancestral artifact with the Reincarnated Empress and let her control the Desolate Time Lock. This way, we can see that Brother Mu is safe at Two Polarities Peak, and everyone can be at ease.”

The ‘doll’ behind Ye Lingxuan, the white-robed woman, raised her hand. After Ye Lingxuan granted her authority, she took control of the Desolate Time Lock.

The sound of rattling chains echoed through the room, and the image of the Returning Unity Pavilion became clearer.

“I see Brother Mu! Sister, look, isn’t that Brother Mu?!”

Ye Qian tugged on Ye Lingxuan’s sleeve, pointing at the figure appearing in the image.

The image was hazy and illusory, but a figure could be vaguely seen.

Although they couldn’t see his face or even his figure clearly, Ye Qian immediately recognized him.

Wei Mengrou narrowed her eyes, staring at the image for a moment. “Judging from his height, it’s indeed Young Master’s younger form…”

There were only four people on Two Polarities Peak: the Sect Master, Lin Ling, Lan Mulian, and Mu Zhian.

And this frail figure could only be Mu Zhian, whose age had been reversed by the Dao of Time.

“It seems Brother Mu is sleeping, recovering his mental energy,” Ye Qian suddenly said softly.

Knowing that Mu Zhian wasn’t in danger, the tense atmosphere in the room eased considerably.

Bai Ruoxi’s eyes welled up with tears, her face filled with longing and resentment.

Ye Lingxuan’s gaze remained fixed on the blurry figure, relief washing over her.

The maid remained calm and aloof, but a hint of gentleness appeared in her eyes as she looked at her Young Master.

Just as the atmosphere became harmonious, Lan Feiying suddenly frowned. “Do you see another figure on top of him?”

Although the image was blurry, and a hazy mist obscured Mu Zhian’s figure, Lan Feiying’s sharp eyes noticed another figure within the mist.

The Jade Pool Holy Maiden’s eyes widened, as if realizing something, and she stared at the image, her eyes flickering.

The smile on Ye Lingxuan’s face faded, and she turned to the Reincarnated Empress. “Can you make the image clearer?”

The Reincarnated Empress nodded slightly and controlled the Desolate Time Lock.

The image, which had only shown a single blurry figure, gradually became clearer.

Although a hazy mist still lingered, they could now clearly see an alluring figure lying on top of Mu Zhian, their faces almost touching.

Ye Lingxuan stared at the figure, then bit her lip and whispered, “…The Jade Empress.”

The harmonious atmosphere in the room froze.

Bai Ruoxi subconsciously clutched her skirt, her eyes filled with anger.

For a moment, the spiritual energy in the room seemed to vibrate, and the swords in the Jade Pool hummed ominously.

But gradually, her grip on her skirt loosened, and she stared at the woman in the image.

Even if they rushed to Two Polarities Peak now, it would be too late. It would take at least a day and a night to get there, and the formations around Two Polarities Peak would take even more time to disable.

“Master is actually… with Brother Mu in his current state…” Ye Qian covered her mouth with her hand, taking a step back, her eyes wide with disbelief as she stared at the celestial maiden, who was considered holy and pure in the eyes of the world.

Clearly, Yao Meng was serious. She didn’t want to miss this opportunity with the younger Mu Zhian, even going so far as to chase him to the Two Polarities Sect, secretly disabling the formations, and setting up a sleeping spell. Now, she was openly… enjoying herself…

No, to those in the Returning Unity Pavilion, this wasn’t even considered sneaking around. It was blatant.

But even with the Desolate Time Lock, it was too late for Ye Lingxuan to reach Two Polarities Peak. Disabling the formations alone would take a considerable amount of time…

“Perhaps the Jade Empress is just… researching the applications of the Dao of Time…?” the Jade Pool Holy Maiden said with a forced smile, her eyes twitching slightly.

Oh my god, what is the Jade Empress thinking?! If word of this gets out, people will think she has some kind of special fetish!

The Jade Pool Holy Maiden felt that any explanation she offered would be weak and unconvincing.

After all, what was happening on Two Polarities Peak was being displayed clearly before their eyes.

If Yao Meng’s actions were subject to the laws of the Great Qian Dynasty, she would probably be forced to commit suicide by drinking poisoned wine.

Unfortunately, there were no ifs. The National Teacher of the Great Qian Dynasty had almost been decapitated last time and wouldn’t dare to show his face now.

Even the Jade Pool Holy Maiden, who was just an observer, found this outrageous.

They had just gone for a bath, and the Jade Empress had gone to Two Polarities Peak, disabled the formations, snuck into Mu Zhian’s room, and then, in front of all these talented women, she had… [—beep—] their beloved?

This was practically treating them like… cuckolds…

Suddenly, the woman in the image seemed to sense something and glanced towards the sky.

A charming blush colored her beautiful face, and a playful smile appeared in her eyes.

“What’s wrong?” Mu Zhian whispered.

Their lips were almost touching. Yao Meng’s lips parted slightly, her breath warm on his face. She smiled. “Nothing. Don’t worry about it.”

Mu Zhian hesitated. A chill ran down his spine, and he felt a sense of unease.

“Maybe we should stop. I’m not in good condition right now. I’m afraid I can’t… satisfy you, Jade Empress…”

Yao Meng’s blushing face was inches from Mu Zhian’s. She looked into his eyes and chuckled softly. “Do you know about my Dao of Time after ascending to the Transcendence Realm?”

“Even if your stamina decreases, I can reverse your time… Of course, you’ll still consume mental energy, but that’s just an ethereal thing. You can recover with a day’s rest.”

“So don’t worry.”

Yao Meng gently caressed Mu Zhian’s face, leaned down, and whispered, “Close your eyes and leave everything to me.”

No matter how frustrated they were, the women in the Returning Unity Pavilion could only watch helplessly as Mu Zhian closed his eyes and fell into Yao Meng’s trap.

Suddenly, the window was pushed open.

Rain pattered against the floor. Yao Meng raised an eyebrow and glanced over.

A silver-haired woman stood at the window, her clear, bright eyes scanning the room before settling on Yao Meng.

“No dual cultivation is allowed here,” she said softly.

Yao Meng’s eyes flickered, and she looked around the room.

Word spirit ability!

As Lin Ling spoke, the rules of the room were rewritten!

Yao Meng suddenly felt all desire disappear, her interest in Mu Zhian vanishing in an instant.

She turned to look at the silver-haired beauty at the window, a playful smile appearing on her face.

Then, her gentle, elegant voice echoed through the room.

“What are you doing?”

Chapter 397: There’s No Going Back Now p2

Lan Mulian glanced at the map and shook her head gently, then suddenly asked, “Is there something wrong with this map?”

Maps of the Nine Provinces were readily available, but this one was much more detailed. Other than that, there didn’t seem to be anything unusual about it.

Mu Zhian’s eyes flickered, then he shook his head and smiled. “Nothing. Just curious.”

“How did you know I was here?” Mu Zhian asked.

Lan Mulian said softly, “I was already awake when you woke up earlier. I was wondering where you were going, so I didn’t disturb you.”

A faint smile appeared in her eyes. “I thought you were interested in the dungeon and couldn’t wait to explore it.”

Mu Zhian opened his mouth, wanting to say that he had clearly seen her sleeping, but he held back.

It seems Senior Sister’s acting skills are no less than mine… He hadn’t realized she was awake when he woke up earlier.

If he ended up with Senior Sister in the future, wouldn’t she constantly catch him cheating…

Mu Zhian worried about his future, but then he quickly relaxed.

Although Senior Sister is clever, I’m the Lord of the Heavenly Court. I’ve played with the hearts of countless people, even Senior Sister’s last night. If I can’t even handle her, how can I manage multiple relationships?

“If you’re interested in the origins of this map, I can try to peer into its essence tonight and trace its history,” Lan Mulian suddenly said.

Peering into the essence of things, analyzing them, and even replicating them… The Sacred Heavenly Body was one of the top three constitutions in the history of the Nine Provinces.

Mu Zhian nodded slightly. “Then I’ll have to trouble you, Senior Sister… But don’t push yourself too hard.”

“It’s no trouble at all.” Lan Mulian crossed her arms, looking down at the boy in the dungeon, and suddenly smiled brightly.

“But how are you going to thank me?”

Mu Zhian asked tentatively, “I’ll work harder tonight and help Senior Sister reach the Soul Transformation realm?”

Lan Mulian rolled her eyes at him. “Is that considered thanks? Isn’t that just satisfying your own—”

She suddenly stopped.

Come to think of it, Mu Zhian at this age hadn’t been intimate with any girls. In other words, last night, she was the first girl he had… been with at this age…

And there was no one else on Two Polarities Peak besides Master and the Spiritual Dragon, and no one knew Junior Brother was here…

Lan Mulian’s eyes flickered with excitement as she stared at the boy in the dungeon.

A chill ran down Mu Zhian’s spine as he sensed the dangerous glint in his usually cold Senior Sister’s eyes. He instinctively called out, “…Senior Sister?”

Tap.

Lan Mulian suddenly bent down and tapped Mu Zhian’s forehead lightly. She knelt down, her white dress like a blooming snow lotus, took his hand, and smiled faintly.

“Don’t be nervous. I’m not going to eat you. Why are you looking at me like that?”

The problem is, you look like you want to eat me… Mu Zhian complained inwardly.

“By the way, since you have the Sacred Heavenly Body, Senior Sister, perhaps you can also peer into the essence of this box?”

Mu Zhian quickly diverted her attention, taking a small black box from his storage ring.

It was the black box left behind by the Primordial Witch. The World Sea had tried everything to unlock its secrets, but even after Mu Zhian opened it, he only saw the items inside, not the secret of the box itself.

He only knew that it could absorb the Heavenly Court’s spiritual energy.

Lan Mulian’s attention was indeed diverted. She took the black box and examined it, a puzzled look in her eyes. “Isn’t this just an ordinary box?”

“Why don’t you try using your Sacred Heavenly Body to peer inside?” Mu Zhian suggested.

Lan Mulian closed her eyes, and when she opened them again, they were filled with a captivating golden light.

As her gaze fell on the black box, her expression turned serious.

Good, her attention is finally off me…

Mu Zhian breathed a sigh of relief.

He felt that if they continued their previous conversation, it might lead to dangerous territory, like ‘Junior Brother, what do you think of this little room?’

Let Senior Sister explore it herself…

Boom!

Just as Mu Zhian was about to discreetly leave the dungeon, a black mist suddenly erupted from the black box in Lan Mulian’s hand.

Mu Zhian froze.

Did Senior Sister really unlock the Primordial Witch’s black box?

Or did the black box react to her…?

Before he could react, the black mist spread throughout the dungeon.

At the same time, a black formation appeared beneath Lan Mulian’s feet.

“A pocket dimension teleportation formation?!”

Mu Zhian’s heart pounded in his chest. He reached out, grabbing Lan Mulian’s hand through the black mist, and pulled her, trying to get her out of the formation.

However, the formation was already complete. The mysterious teleportation formation, shrouded in black mist, activated, teleporting them both away.

Clatter.

The black box fell to the floor with a thud.

…

Thud!

Mu Zhian fell from the sky, landing in Lan Mulian’s arms before he could even summon his flying sword.

He didn’t know why the strange teleportation formation had activated. He hadn’t even been able to pull Lan Mulian back, and he had been dragged along as well.

“Where is this…?”

After getting out of Lan Mulian’s embrace, Mu Zhian looked around. A mysterious black mist filled the air, limiting his visibility.

But he could still make out the rough outlines of his surroundings.

This seemed to be an abyss.

Above the abyss, stone bricks floated in mid-air, slowly moving back and forth.

At the far end of the abyss was a palace, with ancient stone pillars flanking its entrance, reaching towards the sky.

Lan Mulian’s eyes flickered with surprise. “When I was analyzing the black box, I sensed a pocket dimension within, so I sent a wisp of my consciousness to investigate… It seems I triggered some kind of mechanism.”

Mu Zhian’s thoughts stirred.

A pocket dimension within the black box… Wasn’t this the place the Primordial Witch had brought him to in the Martial World? He had been inside the palace then, but he hadn’t expected the outside of the pocket dimension to look like this.

Since they were already here, they could only continue forward. Perhaps he could learn the true meaning behind the Primordial Witch leaving this black box.

They flew on their swords, stepping on the floating stone bricks above the abyss, heading towards the palace.

“We can’t use spiritual energy here,” Lan Mulian suddenly said.

“No wonder they set up such a mechanism. Without these floating stone bricks, even a Nascent Soul cultivator wouldn’t be able to cross this abyss,” Mu Zhian murmured.

After about a stick of incense’s time, they crossed the abyss. After another quarter of an hour, they finally reached the palace gates.

Mu Zhian had expected to see the inner hall where he had first met the Primordial Witch in the black box.

But when he pushed open the dusty doors, he was greeted by a soft, white light.

Mu Zhian stared at the light, then breathed a sigh of relief. “…The Heavenly Dao?”

This soft, white light was identical to the Heavenly Dao of the Nine Provinces!

But his attention was quickly drawn to the figure enveloped in the light.

Within the white light, a woman sat curled up, hugging her knees, her translucent black dress clinging to her figure, her jade-like feet delicate and translucent.

An arrow, emitting a soft glow, pierced through her chest.

But what caught Mu Zhian’s attention wasn’t this, but the body itself.

“The Primordial Witch…”

After whispering her identity, a huge question arose in Mu Zhian’s mind.

There was no doubt that this was the Primordial Witch.

But her consciousness wasn’t within this body. Where was it?

And why was the Heavenly Dao of the Nine Provinces also within this black box?

Mu Zhian’s mind raced, then he looked at the arrow piercing the Primordial Witch’s heart.

This arrow… wasn’t it the same one he had seen in his dream in the Jade Pool?

He remembered it clearly because it had been aimed at him in the dream.

Rumble…

A deafening roar echoed through the hall, and the arrow in the Primordial Witch’s chest vibrated slightly.

A chill ran down Mu Zhian’s spine, and he subconsciously took a step back, cold sweat dripping down his back.

He could feel the arrow’s gaze fixated on him!

Lan Mulian also sensed something. “Let’s get out of here!”

The entire space twisted, and the world turned upside down!

The Heavenly Dao’s arrow seemed about to leave the Primordial Witch’s heart.

But at that moment, the woman in the black dress, who had been sleeping with her eyes closed, suddenly opened them.

She stared at Mu Zhian.

How is this possible?! This body should be just a shell. Why does she have her own consciousness?!

Mu Zhian’s mind screamed in disbelief. As their gazes met, a familiar feeling washed over him.

I’ve seen her somewhere before…

Just as this thought crossed his mind, Lan Mulian’s eyes also flickered as she stared at the woman’s eyes.

Like Mu Zhian, she also felt a sense of familiarity.

Rumble…

The ground trembled!

A giant black hole appeared behind Mu Zhian and Lan Mulian, and a powerful suction force pulled them in.

Thud! Mu Zhian landed on the cold ground.

Then, Lan Mulian fell from the black hole, landing on top of him before he could dodge.

“Cough…” Mu Zhian coughed, almost suffocated.

Fortunately, he was a cultivator. If it were an ordinary person, their bones would have been broken.

“Sorry,” Lan Mulian whispered, quickly getting off him.

They were both still stunned by what they had just seen.

Seeing Mu Zhian put the black box away and noticing his… disheveled appearance, Lan Mulian frowned. “Am I that heavy?”

Mu Zhian collected his thoughts. “It’s because we suddenly fell from the sky. You’re not heavy, Senior Sister. You’re too sensitive.”

“But last night, when we… you seemed to be struggling.”

Mu Zhian looked at Lan Mulian. “Do you think I wouldn’t struggle in my current state?”

Lan Mulian also looked at the boy, a blush creeping onto her face as she remembered something, and she murmured, “…That’s true.”

Then, she changed the subject. “What are you going to do with the black box?”

Mu Zhian pondered for a moment. “I’m not in a hurry. We need to think this through.”

The black box still held too many secrets: the pocket dimension within, the being resembling the Heavenly Dao, and the Primordial Witch, impaled by an arrow, bathed in the Heavenly Dao’s light…

Before uncovering the Primordial Witch’s secrets, it was best not to venture into the black box’s pocket dimension again.

…

Perhaps because of the day’s events, they were both mentally exhausted. That night, after chatting for a while, Mu Zhian felt sleepy.

They both drifted off to sleep.

Heavy rain poured outside, and the candlelight in the room flickered.

Suddenly, the candle flame wavered.

Mu Zhian felt a weight on his body in his sleep and smelled a familiar fragrance.

At first, he thought it was Senior Sister’s scent, so he ignored it.

But gradually, he realized his face was buried in a soft bosom that didn’t belong to Lan Mulian. He opened his eyes hazily and saw a figure on top of him.

It was a woman… but not the sleeping Lan Mulian. She wore a green dress, like a celestial maiden.

Mu Zhian was stunned, then he instinctively shouted, “Yao Meng—”

“Shh.”

Yao Meng placed her finger on his lips, resting her chin on her hand and smiling charmingly.

“Quiet. I’ve cast a sleeping spell in the room, but if we make too much noise, we might wake her up.”

Yao Meng gently caressed Mu Zhian’s face, her eyes playful, a mischievous smile on her lips.

“You don’t want to wake your Senior Sister and let her see you being… bullied, do you?”

Chapter 397: There’s No Going Back Now p1

Lin Ling, as the divine beast of the Two Polarities Sect, was born with the favor of the Great Dao and possessed immense luck.

Some were called fortunate because they possessed great luck, but Lin Ling was called fortunate because the highest rating for luck was ‘immense.’

If she wished, she could bestow immense luck upon over a hundred people, essentially creating over a hundred Ye Yus.

Having been in the Eastern Continent for so long, Yao Meng naturally knew about Lin Ling, especially since she had stayed at the Garden of Heavenly Harmony for a considerable time.

“Why would Lin Ling take him away…? Could it be to protect him?”

Yao Meng’s eyes flickered, her mind racing.

She quickly shook her head, dismissing these thoughts.

Regardless, since Lin Ling had taken Mu Zhian, he was at least safe.

But just in case, she couldn’t just sit idly by…

More importantly… Mu Zhian was common, but a young Mu Zhian was not…

Yao Meng looked towards Two Polarities Peak, a meaningful glint in her green eyes.

…

An hour earlier.

Mu Zhian lay on the bed, the candlelight flickering in the room, the sound of rain clearly audible.

“The Jade Empress has ascended. Most people think you and she were the ones on stage. Even though you didn’t actually get married, in the eyes of the world, you’re already husband and wife.”

Lan Mulian, wrapped in a blanket that concealed her figure, suddenly spoke.

Mu Zhian looked at his cold, mature Senior Sister and joked, “So, I’m a married man now?”

Lan Mulian glanced at him, her voice cold. “What do you think?”

Mu Zhian pondered for a moment, then chuckled. “If that’s the case, wouldn’t it be wronging Yao Meng for me to sleep with Senior Sister?”

A displeased look appeared on Lan Mulian’s beautiful face, and she frowned. “You didn’t actually get married. How can you be considered a married man?”

Despite her words, Mu Zhian’s half-joking remark made her thoughts race.

If he was considered the Jade Empress’s husband, then the Jade Empress’s husband is currently sleeping in my room… It felt strange…

“Besides, your mind hasn’t fully recovered yet. I’m worried you won’t be safe sleeping alone in the side room,” she said, feigning a serious tone.

Mu Zhian hummed in response. “I know you care about me the most, Senior Sister. Thank you.”

Whatever Senior Sister says is right. I’ll just listen to her.

Lan Mulian turned her head away, seemingly dissatisfied with his perfunctory response. “If you have something to say, just say it directly. There’s no need to beat around the bush.”

Mu Zhian looked at his Senior Sister. Her blanket had slipped down slightly, revealing a glimpse of her fair skin beneath her white inner robe. He admired her figure.

Mmm… Among the girls he knew, Senior Sister’s… dimensions were probably second only to Ruoxi and Senior Ye.

Lan Mulian noticed his gaze and sat up, glancing at him.

“You said you didn’t interact with women much back in Tianxuan City, but you seem no different now.”

Still staring at other women.

“It’s just human nature to be attracted to beautiful things.”

Mu Zhian explained tactfully, “If I wasn’t attracted to Senior Sister at all, you would probably think you’re not charming and blame me, wouldn’t you?”

Lan Mulian pursed her lips, unable to find a retort. She wanted to glare at Mu Zhian, but seeing his innocent face, she felt incredibly frustrated.

Mu Zhian’s current appearance was simply too… unfair. If it were the older him staring at her so blatantly, she would have kicked him out of bed.

But facing the current Mu Zhian… she couldn’t bring herself to do it.

Mu Zhian looked at the beautiful woman sitting on the bed. “Were you serious about what you did at the Ascension Ceremony, Senior Sister?”

Lan Mulian hesitated, confusion flashing in her cold eyes.

Then, following Mu Zhian’s gaze, she realized he was staring at her lips, and the scene of her kissing him in front of the entire sect during the Ascension Ceremony flashed through her mind.

A faint blush colored Lan Mulian’s face, but she maintained her composure and simply hummed in response.

“Don’t you want to hear my answer, Senior Sister?” Mu Zhian asked.

Lan Mulian’s eyes flickered as she looked at him. “Tell me.”

I feel like if I don’t answer correctly, Senior Sister will drag me to Sect Master Lin’s little room for some… special activities… Mu Zhian looked into Lan Mulian’s clear, cold eyes. “If I didn’t like you, I would have told you clearly back then.”

“Actually, when we were exchanging paper cranes, I was just bored.”

“Only after meeting you did I realize my feelings for you, Senior Sister.”

Lan Mulian glanced at him, a disdainful smile on her lips.

“So, you’re just attracted to my beauty?”

“Yes, beauty is a major factor,” Mu Zhian admitted frankly.

Then, he immediately retorted, “But aren’t you also attracted to my looks, Senior Sister?”

Lan Mulian scoffed, glancing at him. “Not everyone is as superficial as you, Junior Brother.”

“Do you dare to swear to the Great Dao while looking into my eyes, Senior Sister?” Mu Zhian asked immediately.

Lan Mulian opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but looking at the boy on the bed, she couldn’t utter a word.

She wasn’t superficial, and her feelings for Junior Brother weren’t solely based on his looks… But looking at this handsome, innocent boy with a slightly frail body, she was momentarily speechless.

No older woman could resist the current Mu Zhian… especially those who already had feelings for him.

“Without feelings, beauty and compatibility are the foundation of attraction. But with feelings, even if the other person becomes ugly one day, you’ll still love them,” Mu Zhian said, getting out of bed and taking Lan Mulian’s hand.

Just like when he pursued Bai Ruoxi, it was partly because of her personality and partly because she was the most beautiful woman in Tianxuan City.

And also because she was… incredibly well-endowed…

In short, he initially pursued Bai Ruoxi because of her many qualities, her personality, and her… heart.

But after developing feelings for her, her appearance wasn’t the most important thing anymore.

“Your mind hasn’t fully recovered yet. You should rest,” Lan Mulian said softly, her heart racing as Mu Zhian held her hand, and she lowered her gaze.

Mu Zhian gently squeezed her hand and smiled. “Mmm.”

His body having reverted to a younger state, he needed some time to adjust and find a way to recover.

Lan Mulian extinguished the candle with a flick of her finger, and the room fell silent, only the sound of rain outside clearly audible.

Mu Zhian’s fatigue caught up with him, and he closed his eyes, drifting off to sleep.

Lan Mulian stared at him silently.

After a long time, Mu Zhian faintly smelled a refreshing fragrance in his sleep. A strand of hair brushed against his face, tickling him with its scent.

He opened his eyes hazily.

Lan Mulian was looking down at him, her soft lips gently pressed against his. The cool, soft sensation made him jolt awake.

Mu Zhian instinctively transmitted his voice, “Senior Sister…”

“Don’t speak.”

Lan Mulian covered his eyes with one hand, and a slightly shy voice echoed in his ear. “Just pretend you’re dreaming.”

Her usually calm eyes now sparkled with excitement.

…

An hour later.

Mu Zhian shook his groggy head, lying on the bed, gasping for breath.

His already frail body felt even more tired.

Senior Sister, covered in sweat, was bathing in the Red Heart Pool in the back hall, while Mu Zhian, having consumed a considerable amount of spiritual energy from his Innate Celestial Furnace, stared blankly at the ceiling beams, his eyes unfocused.

“Although my physical strength and realm haven’t changed, my strength has definitely decreased…”

“If it were before, I could have carried Senior Sister without even breaking a sweat. But now, I actually needed to use the Heavenly Phoenix Cultivation Technique…”

Mu Zhian sighed softly, recalling the events that had just transpired.

As everyone knew, there were two ways for cultivators to recover their mental energy: meditation and sleep.

After reaching the Core Formation realm, rest wasn’t necessary, but Mu Zhian still retained his habit from when he was an ordinary person and usually recovered his mental energy through sleep.

And he had indeed just intended to sleep.

But unexpectedly, Senior Sister had been so proactive tonight…

But then again, Senior Sister had always been rather domineering. If she were in the modern world, she would definitely be a cold and aloof CEO, so her actions weren’t surprising.

By the time Lan Mulian finished her bath, Mu Zhian had already fallen asleep from exhaustion. After about a quarter of an hour, he faintly smelled a familiar fragrance in his sleep.

Lan Mulian lay beside him, gazing at the sleeping boy, then gently pulled his head into her embrace.

The warm embrace made Mu Zhian feel safe, and he buried his face in her bosom, drifting off into a deep sleep.

…

The next morning.

Mu Zhian yawned lazily, his face buried in Lan Mulian’s embrace.

I can barely breathe. Is Senior Sister trying to suffocate me…? Mu Zhian quietly pushed Lan Mulian’s hand away, looking at the cold, noble beauty, and complained inwardly.

Even in her sleep, the number one genius of the Nine Provinces still exuded her usual aloof aura, but a charming blush colored her flawless face.

Her long, curled eyelashes caught the morning light, and her skin was smooth and soft.

She held Mu Zhian in her arms like a pillow.

Mu Zhian carefully slipped out of her embrace, got out of bed, and walked to the window, opening it slightly. The sound of rain was clearly audible.

The rain before spring was always like this, continuous and endless.

Mu Zhian glanced at the sleeping beauty behind him, recalling the events of last night, and couldn’t help but smile.

But this spring scenery wasn’t bad.

Unlike other parts of the sect, Two Polarities Peak was always quiet. Even now, Mu Zhian couldn’t hear any noise.

The air in the mountains was fresh and crisp. Mu Zhian stretched, his gaze casually sweeping across the hall.

His attention was drawn to a closed door at the far end of the hall.

He walked towards it, arriving at the door before he knew it.

“Could this be the ‘little room’ Senior Sister mentioned?”

He opened the door and walked down the stairs for a few minutes. Seeing the various strange items scattered throughout the dungeon, Mu Zhian was shocked.

What the… There are even more… tools here than in Yao Meng’s little room?!

It seems Senior Sister wasn’t joking. Sect Master Lin really does have a dungeon… Mu Zhian’s eyes flickered as he entered.

His gaze fell on a parchment map on the table.

He untied the string and unfolded the map. It depicted the Nine Provinces, even marking their unique characteristics.

The heavenly treasures of the Eastern Continent, the Primordial Ancient Mine of the Southern Wilderness, the blooming Purple Sun Flowers of the Demon Realm, the ancient beast bones from the Primordial Era, the faith power of the Western Regions…

And in the center of the map was the central region of the Nine Provinces, the peaceful World Sea.

As its name suggested, it was much larger than any other region.

Mu Zhian’s gaze narrowed, and he noticed a small red circle in the center of the World Sea.

The central city of the World Sea, the Holy City.

And within the red circle was a black dot.

The statue of the Primordial Witch.

Yes, just a statue, but it was marked separately, becoming a distinct area on the map.

If I remember correctly, it is said that a statue of the Primordial Witch stands in the center of the Holy City, perpetually shrouded in black mist, containing a pocket dimension. It is rumored that one can enter the ruins left behind by the Primordial Witch through this statue.

Since the establishment of the World Sea, countless cultivators had gone there, only to disappear mysteriously upon entering the Holy City.

Some said they were devoured by the black mist, while others believed that those who entered the Witch’s ruins through the statue had ascended to the Transcendence Realm.

Mu Zhian believed they were all dead.

Who left this map, and why did they mark the location of the Holy City?

Although this was Sect Master Lin’s little room, there was no guarantee that she hadn’t obtained this map from somewhere else…

Mu Zhian’s mind raced.

“What are you doing here alone?”

A clear, melodious voice suddenly came from behind him, pulling him back to reality.

He turned and saw Lan Mulian standing at the entrance of the dungeon, her cold, beautiful face and ample bosom incredibly alluring.

Looking at Mu Zhian, as if remembering the events of last night, a fleeting blush colored her cheeks.

She quickly regained her composure, crossing her arms and smiling faintly. “Alone in the dungeon… Are you eager to spend some time down here?”

Mu Zhian coughed lightly, changing the subject. “Have you been here before, Senior Sister?”

Lan Mulian saw through his attempt to change the subject, but didn’t say anything, simply nodding.

“Do you know when Sect Master obtained this map?”

Mu Zhian handed the parchment map to Lan Mulian.

“I’m not sure…”

 

Chapter 396: Yao Meng Next Door is Drooling

Mu Zhian stared blankly at the misty rain outside the window.

It had been sunny during the day, but now, in the evening, it was raining. Raindrops slanted against the windowpane, carried by the cold wind, and the back mountain of Two Polarities Peak was shrouded in mist.

By now, Yao Meng must have realized he wasn’t at the Jade Pool Holy Land. He should have left her a note.

But who would have thought that touching a bronze mirror would teleport him to Two Polarities Peak?

Unfortunately, he was currently at Two Polarities Peak. It was too late to rush back to the Jade Pool Holy Land, and the Sect Master was in secluded cultivation, so he couldn’t disturb her.

I’ll write a message on a paper crane and send it to the Jade Pool Holy Land tomorrow to reassure Yao Meng and the others… Mu Zhian thought.

“Junior Brother, why are you so distracted? This is the third game you’ve lost today.”

A clear, melodious voice came from across the table, pulling Mu Zhian back to reality. He looked at Lan Mulian.

The cold beauty, dressed in a moon-white dress that allowed her ample bosom to rest comfortably on the table, looked at him, her hair framing her delicate face, a rare gentleness in her usually cold eyes.

This cold and aloof Senior Sister, like a snow lotus, was always so proud, yet now she was showing a gentleness he had never seen before. It was no wonder he was captivated by her even while distracted.

He was so used to being treated coldly that her friendly attitude felt strange…

Mu Zhian placed a Go stone on the board, then looked at his elegant Senior Sister. “Thanks to you, Senior Sister, I didn’t die at the Jade Pool Holy Land.”

Lan Mulian shook her head gently. “I just did what I could and informed Master as soon as possible. The decision to act was hers.”

She paused, then continued, “Master rarely interferes in the affairs of the Eastern Continent, but you’re a sect disciple. She couldn’t let other factions bully you.”

Mu Zhian nodded silently.

Looking at the Go board, Lan Mulian suddenly asked, “By the way, why did you become like this…? If I’m not mistaken, this is your appearance from before, right?”

“I don’t know. Perhaps someone did something to me.”

Mu Zhian sighed helplessly. “Yao… The Jade Empress ascended to the Transcendence Realm not long ago. Perhaps something went wrong when she was healing my injuries?”

A faint smile flickered in Lan Mulian’s eyes. “You don’t seem very happy. Don’t you like your current self?”

Mu Zhian shrugged helplessly. “I don’t mind my current appearance, but if I walk around the sect like this, I’ll probably scare everyone.”

Everyone else becomes more mature as they cultivate, but Mu Zhian is getting younger… If he walked around the sect now, he would definitely attract a crowd.

Lan Mulian nodded in agreement. “You’re right. If you walk around the sect like this, you’ll definitely cause a commotion.”

Then, she revealed her true intentions. “So, stay at Two Polarities Peak until you recover. Don’t wander around.”

“If you need any cultivation resources, just ask me.”

Mu Zhian looked at his Senior Sister, hesitation in his eyes.

“What’s wrong? Don’t you like it here?” Lan Mulian’s beautiful eyes were filled with a hint of disappointment.

Mu Zhian shook his head. “I just feel like Senior Sister is in a good mood today… Did something good happen?”

Lan Mulian looked into Mu Zhian’s eyes, then looked away, her voice calm. “Nothing. It’s getting late. I’ll take you back to your room to rest. Master said that although your cauldron has been restored, your mind is still recovering and you need to rest for a few days.”

If it were the Mu Zhian from before, he would have teased her for changing the subject and refusing to admit defeat in their Go game. But the current Mu Zhian was much gentler. He simply hummed in response and followed Lan Mulian to her bedroom in the back hall.

After bringing Mu Zhian to the room, Lan Mulian said softly, “Turn around.”

Mu Zhian turned to face the door and heard rustling sounds behind him.

…Is she changing?

Mu Zhian’s heart raced, and he instinctively wanted to turn around, but a rational voice in his mind stopped him.

Calm down. If you peek at Senior Sister now, she’ll probably twist your head off…

The sound of clothes rustling against skin continued, stimulating his nerves.

After a couple of seconds, his rationality was completely overwhelmed by his curiosity, and he turned his head slightly to peek.

However, before he could see anything, a white dress was thrown over his head, completely blocking his vision.

“I told you to turn around. Didn’t you hear me?”

Lan Mulian glared at the mischievous boy, displeasure in her clear, cold eyes.

“You didn’t say I couldn’t turn back…”

Mu Zhian pulled the moon-white dress off his head and looked at the woman before him.

Senior Sister Lan wore a thin white inner robe that accentuated her figure. Her long hair cascaded down to her hips, slightly disheveled strands framing her cold face, giving her a languid, elegant air.

The close-fitting inner robe suited her very well. She wasn’t the delicate type, her skin firm and sensual, fair and smooth.

She didn’t have her usual cold demeanor, but rather a relaxed, homely aura.

Lan Mulian glared at Mu Zhian. “Have you seen enough?”

Although she pretended to be displeased, seeing his cute face, she couldn’t bring herself to be angry. This feeling was truly frustrating…

I’ll settle the score with him after he returns to his original form… I’ll endure for now.

Lan Mulian thought to herself.

“Did you use this face to deceive the girls in Tianxuan City before?” she suddenly asked.

Mu Zhian said helplessly, “I wasn’t close to any girls at that age.”

Then, realizing something, he added, “What do you mean ‘deceive’? Senior Sister, you misunderstand me. I’ve never deceived any girls.”

Huh?

So, at that age, Mu Zhian was still a relatively innocent boy…?

Lan Mulian’s thoughts stirred. “So you became a fickle playboy later?”

“If I start correcting you from this stage, perhaps I can turn you into a devoted man…?”

Sensing the sudden coldness in Lan Mulian’s eyes, Mu Zhian quickly said, “Senior Sister, you said my mind is still recovering. We should rest early tonight.”

A faint smile appeared in Lan Mulian’s eyes as she looked down at the boy. “Don’t you want to see what Master’s little room looks like?”

If I go into that little room, will I ever come out…? Mu Zhian shook his head reservedly. “Definitely next time, definitely…”

He glanced out the window, hearing the increasingly heavy rain. “It seems the rain is getting heavier. I’ll go back to my room to rest. I won’t disturb you, Senior Sister.”

Lan Mulian looked at him with a playful smile, her eyes as if saying: You’re afraid?

Then, looking at her Junior Brother, who was now shorter than her, she hesitated. “Why don’t you… stay here tonight? There’s no need to go back to your room.”

Mu Zhian was stunned, looking up at Lan Mulian’s beautiful face, hesitation in his eyes.

Is Senior Sister planning to lock me up in the little room while I’m asleep…?

It was no wonder he thought this. After all, in his memory, Senior Sister Lan was always aloof and noble. Her sudden invitation was strange.

But looking at the beautiful woman before him, her amber eyes, her fair neck, and the ample bosom accentuated by her white inner robe, Mu Zhian’s throat tightened, and he nodded slightly.

Although there was a risk, Senior Sister was just too… big.

Whatever a big person says is right.

“There’s only one bed here. Should I sleep on the floor?” Mu Zhian asked tentatively.

“Although it’s cold and rainy outside tonight, it doesn’t affect me. Don’t worry, Senior Sister.”

Lan Mulian pursed her lips and rolled her eyes at him.

Saying such suggestive things with such a cute face… How detestable…

But Feiying was right. She couldn’t just keep watching.

If she continued to hesitate, Feiying would make her move…

Lan Mulian walked towards Mu Zhian, her long, shapely legs visible beneath her thin white robe.

She stood before him, gently stroking his soft hair, and looked down at him. “Since it’s cold tonight, you can sleep on the bed.”

Mu Zhian was stunned.

Lan Mulian’s eyes sparkled with a teasing smile. “It’s just sleeping on the bed. Are you thinking of something inappropriate?”

She knelt beside Mu Zhian, her lips close to his ear, and whispered seductively, “Or do you want to cuddle with Sister?”

Her fragrance and gentle voice, tinged with shyness, filled Mu Zhian’s senses. She looked down at him with a playful, condescending gaze, her lips inviting.

The sound of rain outside grew louder, and the atmosphere became incredibly ambiguous. Mu Zhian subconsciously gulped, his heart racing.

With a mixture of nervousness and anticipation, he hesitantly wrapped his arms around Lan Mulian’s slender waist and looked up at his beautiful Senior Sister in her white inner robe.

She also looked at him, a playful smile in her clear, cold eyes, like an older sister teasing her younger brother.

Then, the candlelight in the room was extinguished, leaving only the sound of the increasingly heavy rain and the blossoming snow lotus being nourished by the storm.

…

Jade Pool Holy Land.

Yao Meng looked at the empty room, speechless.

Logically, no one should be able to take someone away right under her nose, especially not from a Transcendence Realm cultivator.

But Mu Zhian was indeed gone.

Even if Mu Zhian had left the Jade Pool on his own, she would have sensed it, as she had left a petal of the World Cleansing Green Lotus on him before going to the bath.

If he left, she would know immediately.

Could he have gone to the Heavenly Court?

But even if he entered the Heavenly Court, it would only be his consciousness. How could both his consciousness and body disappear?

Yao Meng narrowed her eyes, looking around the quiet room.

Green petals, each containing the law of time, flew out from her body, enveloping the entire room in a green light.

“No one can take him away from me,” Yao Meng murmured.

She was a Transcendence Realm cultivator, the Human Emperor who controlled the Dao of Time. Even the rules of heaven and earth couldn’t bind her.

Yao Meng clasped her hands together, and the petals formed a green lotus.

Mu Zhian’s illusory figure appeared in the room.

This was another function of the Dao of Time, able to replay past events within a certain range.

Everything that had happened after Mu Zhian woke up in this room was now within her view.

From getting out of bed and looking at himself in the mirror, seemingly in disbelief at his younger appearance, to rewriting the rules of heaven and earth, questioning the two Southern Wilderness Pillar Gods about Xueyi, and then…

“He did leave… But I should have sensed it if he left the Jade Pool…”

Yao Meng watched as Mu Zhian left the room and started to go downstairs. Then, a faint spiritual energy fluctuation emanated from behind him.

He touched the bronze mirror on the dressing table and vanished from the Jade Pool Holy Land.

“Is this thing the culprit?”

Yao Meng looked at the bronze mirror. It was just an ordinary mirror, but someone had tampered with it, linking it to another location.

She picked up the mirror, sensing the residual spiritual energy fluctuations, and scanned it with her consciousness.

“This spiritual energy… seems familiar…”

Yao Meng narrowed her eyes, staring at the mirror, following the trail of spiritual energy, tracing the person who had taken Mu Zhian.

After a while, the image of an innocent, adorable figure appeared in her mind.

Yao Meng stared at the mirror in her hand, her lips pursed slightly, then a playful smile appeared. She whispered,

“…The Spiritual Dragon.”

Chapter 395: Jade Empress: Wait, Where’s My Husband? 

“Clearly, something unexpected happened, and my age regressed…”

“But judging from the surroundings, this is definitely the Jade Pool, which means I haven’t transmigrated. And my realm hasn’t fallen back to the Qi Condensation stage, which is something to be thankful for.”

Mu Zhian sat before the dressing table, looking at himself in the mirror. If his past self exuded the aura of a noble young master, his current self was more like a pure, innocent, and handsome young man… at least that’s the impression he gave.

Of course, this wasn’t a big deal. Age was a minor issue. Even if he couldn’t revert, he would grow back in a few years.

Compared to this, there was something more important…

Mu Zhian pulled up his pants and glanced down.

He breathed a sigh of relief.

Fortunately… although his appearance had become younger, his… assets hadn’t changed much.

Thank goodness…

He secretly rejoiced, then scanned his body with his consciousness, quickly sensing something amiss. He opened his personal interface.

[Name: Mu Zhian]

[Role: Chosen Heroine]

[Constitution: Chaos Body (possessing multiple constitutions)]

[Achievements: Innate Celestial Furnace, Friend of Villains, Heaven’s Envy, Innate Spiritual Body (pseudo), Sword Immortal Protection (pseudo), Jade Empress Inheritance (pseudo), Sacred Heavenly Body (pseudo), Innate Dao Body (pseudo), Heavenly Dao’s Blessing, Lord of the Heavenly Court, Witch’s Protection, Reincarnator, Transmigrator, Rule Rewriter.]

He had seen these achievements before and was used to them by now, but the last one caught his attention.

“Rule Rewriter… Does this mean I can rewrite the rules of heaven and earth?” Mu Zhian murmured.

He remembered that after using the Immortal Ascension blood essence, he had seemed to control the rules and order of the world, even rewriting the rules within a limited space.

This ability was quite overpowered. During his fight with the Southern Wilderness evil gods, if he had wanted to, he could have made the three Pillar Gods dance outside the ancestral land.

Because within that space, Mu Zhian himself was the rule, and everything within had to abide by the rules he set.

Mu Zhian closed his eyes, his consciousness sensing the rules of heaven and earth, but the range was limited, only extending from the Jade Pool Holy Land to the ancestral land.

So, the range I can rewrite is limited. I can’t affect the Eastern Continent, let alone the entire Nine Provinces. I can only rewrite the rules within a certain range, and there’s a time limit. Once the time is up, the rules will revert back to the Heavenly Dao…

After clearing up his confusion, Mu Zhian waved his hand, and the rules of this space were temporarily rewritten, completely under his control.

If he rewrote the rules so that all Jade Pool female disciples had to wear miniskirts, high heels, and no dudous… would they have to obey?

Mu Zhian chuckled to himself.

Of course, he wouldn’t do anything so outrageous.

After all, if Yao Meng got angry, it would be terrifying.

He didn’t want to become her footstool or be hung up by her World Cleansing Vines.

Mu Zhian closed his eyes, sensing the soul fragments within the Jade Pool’s ancestral land. After a while, two soul fragments, devoid of consciousness, merged and appeared in his palm.

The Sky God and the Earth God of the Southern Wilderness.

Although these two evil gods had perished, fragments of their souls remained in the world, but without consciousness, they couldn’t be reborn.

However, they could truthfully answer any questions Mu Zhian asked.

The two evil gods stared blankly ahead, motionless.

“Why did you want to resurrect the Fourth Pillar God? Wouldn’t Xueyi’s resurrection threaten your positions?” Mu Zhian asked.

“Ten thousand years ago, Xueyi made a pact with us. Ten thousand years later, the Holy Maiden of the Southern Wilderness she prepared would descend upon the world. Once she devoured Regina, the Primordial Witch would be reborn, and Xueyi could ascend to the Transcendence Realm,” the Sky God’s soul fragment answered emotionlessly, as if devoid of a soul.

“Xueyi swore to the Great Dao that she would help us ascend afterward.”

Mu Zhian was stunned.

After Regina and Xueyi merged, the Primordial Witch would be reborn?

What… what was the connection?

Could it be that Xueyi was the Primordial Witch?

But if Xueyi was the Primordial Witch, then who was Regina?

And Xueyi could ascend after possessing Regina’s body… How does that work?

Mu Zhian’s mind raced, then a thought struck him: Was Regina really a vessel prepared by Xueyi for ascension?

If Xueyi was certain that devouring Regina would allow her to ascend, why did she go to the Eastern Continent to seek a method for ascension?

Mu Zhian asked, “Is Regina really Xueyi’s vessel?”

This time, both the Sky God and the Earth God’s soul fragments stared blankly ahead, silent.

After a long time, the Sky God slowly shook his head. “I don’t know.”

The Earth God’s soul fragment murmured, “Regina has a special constitution. In the Southern Wilderness, the denser the black mist surrounding a person, the stronger their constitution. If Regina’s constitution is enhanced by Reincarnation spiritual energy, she can surpass us.”

“I once heard that Regina possesses a special Dao Rhyme. Absorbing it can grant enlightenment and allow one to advance a major realm.”

Advance a major realm… Does that mean if I’m at the Nascent Soul realm, I can directly reach Soul Transformation?

Mu Zhian’s eyes flickered, finding this absurd. He asked, “If that’s the case, why didn’t you ever act against her?”

“Only I knew about this. Besides, we swore to the Great Dao that we wouldn’t covet the Holy Maiden, in exchange for Xueyi’s help in ascending,” the Earth God said.

If the Earth God’s information is true… when I give the Innate Dao Body and the Reincarnation spiritual energy to Regina, can I also obtain her Dao Rhyme?

This made things much clearer. Regina likely wasn’t Xueyi’s vessel. Xueyi had discovered some secret and made plans to devour Regina’s Dao Rhyme and ascend after she was born.

But Xueyi hadn’t expected to be trapped in the Abyss Palace after going to the Eastern Continent.

Xueyi was truly unlucky. If she hadn’t gone to the Abyss and had stayed in the Southern Wilderness, she could have devoured Regina’s Dao Rhyme after she was born and ascended long ago.

Mu Zhian dispelled the two soul fragments. “Rest in peace. I’ll take good care of Regina for you.”

Whether Regina truly possessed a Dao Rhyme or not, he would find out later…

Provided he could recover soon…

Mu Zhian looked at his small hands and sighed.

Although his realm hadn’t been affected, he wasn’t used to this… If Senior Sister Lan found out, she would probably laugh at him mercilessly.

…

After questioning the two evil gods about Regina, Mu Zhian rolled up his sleeves and pants, left the room, and stretched.

Sunlight streamed in, and he narrowed his eyes, sighing softly. “I’ve always envied Yuanluo, that little loli who can transform into a mature woman or a child at will. Now, I’ve shrunk as well… but I can’t switch forms.”

Then, a question crossed his mind: Where is everyone today?

It wasn’t surprising that Yao Meng was resting after her ascension. And Ruoxi had been protecting her, so it was understandable that she wasn’t here.

But where’s Lingxuan?

And where are Senior Sister Lan and Feiying? I really want to seek comfort from them… but somehow, being intimate with one girl while hiding it from the others makes me feel guilty.

Mu Zhian froze.

What the… I actually feel guilty about having multiple relationships?

He had been juggling multiple relationships for so long, and only now did he feel guilty?

He glanced at his long sleeves and smiled wryly.

“It seems my personality has also reverted back to when I was fifteen…”

Before he grew up, Mu Zhian had been a pure, innocent young man. But later, he was blinded by… breasts, and gradually evolved from pure to… promiscuous.

Mu Zhian shook his head, dismissing these thoughts, and decided to take a walk in the Jade Pool.

There were still some things he was concerned about. For example, was the wedding considered successful or not?

And did Ruoxi and the others know that Yao Meng was able to ascend because he had given her the First Seat of the Heavenly Court?

After I recover in a few days, I’ll give the two seats in the Heavenly Court to Ruoxi and Lingxuan… Mu Zhian thought to himself.

Among those close to him, only these two were currently at the Dao Integration realm. Once Ruoxi reached the Nascent Soul realm, Gong Lianyue could fully awaken. And the Reincarnated Empress, having reincarnated nine times, cultivated much faster than ordinary people. Ye Lingxuan would probably reach the Dao Integration realm soon.

Mu Zhian summoned the Heaven-Measuring Ruler, preparing to leave the Returning Unity Pavilion.

Suddenly, he sensed a familiar spiritual energy fluctuation behind him.

It was coming from the bronze mirror on the dressing table.

Mu Zhian hesitated, then walked over and touched the mirror.

A blinding white light flashed before his eyes, making him squint.

A moment later, a gentle breeze, carrying the fragrance of peach blossoms, brushed past him.

Mu Zhian slowly opened his eyes. Ripples spread across the surface of a clear lake, and peach trees swayed gently on both sides.

A comfortable spring breeze, a clear lake, and the peach blossoms painted the entire back mountain of Two Polarities Peak in a romantic pink hue. This relaxing scenery made Mu Zhian lower his guard.

“Peach blossoms shouldn’t bloom in winter, but since spring is approaching, I froze time, so they can bloom all year round.”

A cold, melodious voice came from behind him.

Mu Zhian slowly turned and saw Sect Master Lin sitting by the waterfall.

A gentle breeze blew, her black dress clinging to her figure, her ample bosom restrained by thin straps, her long, fair legs faintly visible beneath her skirt. Her beautiful face was breathtaking.

However, the moment he looked away, he somehow forgot her features.

Why do I feel like I’ve seen her somewhere before…? Mu Zhian stared at the mysterious Sect Master, a flicker of confusion in his eyes.

He felt like he had met her before, not at Two Polarities Peak, but somewhere else. Her eyes were so familiar. Even if he forgot her face, he would still subconsciously remember her eyes.

Her small, black embroidered shoes were neatly placed on the bank, and her bare feet were immersed in the stream. She looked at Mu Zhian with a smile.

Mu Zhian quickly recovered, noticing something in Shang Yanfei’s words. “Sect Master, can you freeze time and prevent things from changing?”

“It’s not that exaggerated. Just a small trick using formations.”

Mu Zhian’s vision blurred, and when he regained his senses, the beautiful woman in the black dress was standing before him.

He looked up at the tall woman, her beautiful face adorned with a faint smile.

In the past, Mu Zhian would have been about the same height as Shang Yanfei, but now, she was taller than him, her ample bosom straining against her dress, her fair skin exposed, her golden eyes looking down at him with an air of authority.

He had to admit, even though he forgot her face every time he saw her, Shang Yanfei was undoubtedly one of the most beautiful women he knew, not to mention her figure and the glimpse of her fair skin beneath her dress.

She possessed an irresistible charm.

“Do you like it?” she suddenly asked.

Can this woman also read minds…? Mu Zhian’s heart skipped a beat. Just as he was about to speak, she continued, “Do you like peach blossoms?”

“I think you do,” she said with a playful glint in her eyes.

Mu Zhian remained silent.

This woman was different from any other woman he knew. Before her, he felt like she could see through him.

But he didn’t dislike this feeling… probably because of her beauty.

“Sect Master, do you know how I can return to my original form?” Mu Zhian asked.

Shang Yanfei, her long hair cascading down, took a step forward in her delicate embroidered shoes and knelt down, looking at him at eye level.

She gently lifted his chin with her finger and smiled. “You look quite good like this, don’t you?”

“I know you want to return to your original form, but it will take some time for the Jade Empress to master the Dao of Time. Stay at Two Polarities Peak until then. I’ll have Lin Ling send you back to the Jade Pool when she’s ready.”

Mu Zhian suddenly hesitated. “Was it you who allowed me to use the Immortal Ascension blood essence before, Sect Master?”

“Your Senior Sister asked me to set up a formation to help you. If you want to thank someone, thank her.”

She paused, then continued, “By the way, you can stay at your Senior Sister’s place these next few days.”

“But be careful. Your current physical condition isn’t as good as before. Be moderate.”

She leaned closer, gently caressing Mu Zhian’s face, her golden eyes filled with a teasing smile as she looked at his cute face.

…

Behind the Profound Moon Hall in the Jade Pool Holy Land was a natural bath, used exclusively by the Jade Pool Holy Maidens for cultivation and medicinal baths.

But today was a special occasion. Several beauties were currently bathing there, surrounded by mist.

Yao Meng had already finished her bath. A green dress draped over her shoulders, revealing glimpses of her fair skin. She looked at the women in the bath and said softly, “The Jade Pool Matriarch just sent me a voice transmission. It seems there’s something she needs to discuss. I’ll go to the front hall.”

Ye Qian looked up at Yao Meng’s slender figure. “Take your time, Master.”

Yao Meng smiled and nodded. “I’ll master the Dao of Time soon and restore your Brother Mu to his original form.”

Gong Lianyue watched Yao Meng leave, frowning slightly. She felt a sense of unease.

But currently, only Yao Meng could restore Mu Zhian, so she couldn’t say anything. She watched Yao Meng vanish in a flash of green light, then sent a wisp of her consciousness to follow her secretly, wanting to see where she was going.

Sensing that Yao Meng was indeed heading towards the front hall of the Profound Moon Hall, Gong Lianyue withdrew her consciousness.

“It seems I was overthinking…” she murmured, then closed her eyes, absorbing the medicinal properties of the bath.

Elsewhere.

In the front hall of the Profound Moon Hall, Yao Meng smiled gently, spoke to the Jade Pool Matriarch, and after sensing that Gong Lianyue’s consciousness had left, excused herself.

She knew Gong Lianyue might be suspicious, but she had already made preparations.

Did she really think she wouldn’t notice being secretly followed?

She was a Transcendence Realm cultivator now and was already wary of Gong Lianyue. How could she not be vigilant?

But these were just minor matters.

There was only one important thing now…

Yao Meng licked her lips, a look of anticipation in her holy eyes.

The still-sleeping, younger Mu Zhian… No matter what, she couldn’t be disturbed this time.

He should be awake by now.

Thinking this, Yao Meng transformed into a streak of green light and arrived at the Returning Unity Pavilion, a charming smile on her face, anticipating the scene of Mu Zhian calling her “older sister” in her arms when she opened the door.

Filled with anticipation, she gently pushed the door open.

The room was quiet, the blankets still unfolded, and the boy who had been sleeping on the bed was gone.

“…”

Looking at the empty room, the calm smile on Yao Meng’s face slowly faded.

…Where is he?

Chapter 394: What Happened, What Happened?

At that moment, everyone in the Jade Pool’s ancestral hall stared at the sleeping boy, stunned.

After a long moment, Wei Mengrou snapped out of her daze and looked at Yao Meng, suspicion rising in her heart.

Did this woman do this on purpose?

After ascending to the Transcendence Realm, the Jade Empress’s World Cleansing Green Lotus had been enhanced, now possessing the power of time and able to rewrite a person’s timeline. By reversing Young Master’s time to before he was injured, he could naturally recover… There was no problem with that.

The problem was, why did Young Master revert to his appearance from several years ago?

Having served Mu Zhian for years, Wei Mengrou had seen his younger appearance. There was no doubt that the Jade Empress’s Dao had reversed his time.

Fortunately, his realm hadn’t changed. Otherwise, Young Master would probably question his existence when he woke up.

After years of painstaking cultivation, he had finally reached Core Formation Rank 6, and now, Yao Meng had undone it all. If Mu Zhian found out, he would be furious.

Sensing the suspicious gazes of Gong Lianyue and the Reincarnated Empress, Yao Meng snapped out of her daze, realizing her gaffe. She coughed lightly and said calmly, “I know you suspect me, but it wasn’t intentional… I was just healing his injuries.”

“Since you reversed his time, and his cultivation hasn’t decreased, why did his body revert?” the Reincarnated Empress suddenly asked.

“I’m not very proficient in the Dao of Time yet. Perhaps it was a mistake…?”

Yao Meng said uncertainly, her gaze sweeping over Mu Zhian. She suddenly chuckled. “But at least his shattered cauldron has been restored, hasn’t it?”

“And I can reverse his time, so naturally, I can restore him to his original form…” Yao Meng paused. “It just might take some time.”

After reaching the Transcendence Realm, cultivators were no longer bound by the rules of heaven and earth and had comprehended the Great Dao. She had fused the Dao of Time with the World Cleansing Green Lotus, but she wasn’t very familiar with it yet.

“After I become more proficient in the Dao of Time, I can restore him,” Yao Meng said.

Wei Mengrou looked at the celestial maiden in the green dress with suspicion.

If Yao Meng hadn’t been staring at Mu Zhian with a dazed, almost infatuated expression, she might have believed her.

But now… she couldn’t help but suspect that Yao Meng had done this on purpose.

Wei Mengrou suddenly remembered something. “Did you really ascend?”

Gong Lianyue also looked at Yao Meng.

Yao Meng knelt down, gently embracing the young boy, her body enveloped in a hazy mist, only a breathtakingly beautiful figure faintly visible. She stroked Mu Zhian’s hair and hummed in response.

“If it weren’t for you, even if I had reached the threshold of the Transcendence Realm, I wouldn’t have been able to break free from the Heavenly Dao’s restraints and ascend.”

Gong Lianyue said indifferently, “Don’t misunderstand. I only fulfilled his wish.”

“He wanted you to ascend, so I helped you for his sake. If you show mercy because of this, I’ll only look down on you.”

“Mercy? You mean I’ll give this child to you because of this favor?”

Yao Meng stood up gracefully, her tall, alluring figure hidden within the mist, her fair skin faintly visible beneath her thin, green dress. Her voice was elegant and playful. “Compared to this child, the Transcendence Realm isn’t that important to me.”

Gong Lianyue remained silent.

Suddenly, the Reincarnated Empress said, “I’ve told Master everything that happened here. She’s waiting for us at the Jade Pool Holy Land.”

Yao Meng hummed in response. “We’ve all consumed a lot of spiritual energy today. Let’s return to the Jade Pool and recover first.”

She glanced at the sleeping boy.

Honestly, Yao Meng loved Mu Zhian. The reason wasn’t because he was handsome, or because he had reverted to this cute, boyish appearance… She simply loved him.

Although she didn’t have any strange hobbies, seeing Mu Zhian’s younger self was a novel and pleasant surprise.

But I can’t laugh now. I have to be serious, so they don’t think I have some strange fetish… Yao Meng bit her lip, trying to maintain her composure.

But as she looked at Mu Zhian, a ripple of amusement appeared in her clear, green eyes.

He’s so cute…

…

They returned to the Jade Pool Holy Land without any obstacles.

The wedding ceremony in the Holy King City had also concluded as scheduled. Most cultivators didn’t know what had happened, nor did they know that while they were still puzzled by the actions of the powerful beings, a Transcendence Realm Human Emperor had already descended upon the Nine Provinces.

As soon as they entered the Jade Pool Holy Land, Ye Lingxuan and Lan Feiying rushed over. Seeing the unconscious boy, Lan Feiying was stunned.

“He… How did he become like this?”

She naturally knew this was Mu Zhian, but she still couldn’t believe that he had reverted from a handsome young man to a… cute boy?

Ye Lingxuan was also stunned. Even though the Reincarnated Empress had explained everything to her, she still couldn’t quite believe it when she saw Mu Zhian.

Brother Mu looks even younger than me now…?

Ye Lingxuan looked up and asked, “When will Brother Mu recover?”

“If nothing unexpected happens, it should be soon,” Yao Meng said, her eyes gazing at the sleeping boy.

“At least we can be sure that he hasn’t suffered any permanent damage, so you can rest assured.”

“I know… But I still think the mature Brother Mu is more charming,” Ye Lingxuan muttered.

But the current, younger Brother Mu isn’t bad either…

After all, if Mu Zhian woke up now, judging from his age, he would have to call her “older sister.”

Yao Meng said softly, “I’ll find a way to restore him as soon as possible.”

“So, for the time being, let him stay in the Returning Unity Pavilion. It will be more convenient for me to conduct experiments and help him recover.”

Gong Lianyue looked at Yao Meng with a smile. “Jade Empress, you must be injured from your tribulation today. It’s too much work for you alone. Let me help you.”

Little girls admire older brothers, and older sisters also like younger boys… Ye Lingxuan naturally didn’t understand the thoughts racing through the minds of these long-lived women.

Even someone as proud as Gong Lianyue couldn’t help but be attracted to the younger Mu Zhian.

Lan Feiying, her beautiful face adorned with light makeup, looked at Mu Zhian, her eyes sparkling, and nodded in agreement. “Senior Gong is right. It’s too much work for the Jade Empress to take care of him alone.”

“Besides, you’ve all consumed a lot of spiritual energy helping the Jade Empress with her tribulation. It’s better to share the burden of caring for him.”

Yao Meng frowned slightly, but she couldn’t say anything and nodded silently.

If she insisted on taking care of him alone, it would make people think she had some strange fetish.

Compared to the others, Wei Mengrou and Ye Qian were the calmest. To them, as long as it was Mu Zhian, his age didn’t matter.

“I’ve had someone prepare a medicinal bath. There’s a bath behind the Profound Moon Hall. You can meditate there and recover,” Yao Meng said.

Gong Lianyue scoffed inwardly. She hadn’t known Yao Meng for long, but she could guess her thoughts.

Because she had the same thoughts.

“Why don’t we take him to the Returning Unity Pavilion first, and then go to the Profound Moon Hall together?” Gong Lianyue suggested with a smile.

Since I can’t be alone with him, let’s all suffer together. No one gets to have him alone.

This woman… Yao Meng made a mental note of this, but maintained a gentle smile on her face. “Alright.”

I’ll just visit him after his bath…

…

Mu Zhian felt like he was sinking into a dark abyss.

He could clearly feel his cauldron being shattered and then restored, and he had even faintly heard Yao Meng’s voice in his hazy consciousness.

Because of this, he had been able to sleep peacefully, knowing that Yao Meng had succeeded.

Being a kept man is hard work… But it will be much easier from now on. After I give the second and third seats to the ‘protagonists’ around me, things will be peaceful.

As Mu Zhian thought this, he saw a light in the depths of the abyss.

He reached out for the light, and his consciousness gradually cleared. He slowly opened his eyes.

The room was quiet and empty.

Where’s my wife? Why is no one here? Shouldn’t they be surrounding my bed, expressing their concern…? Mu Zhian felt a bit dejected. He wanted to rub his forehead, but his sleeves were too long.

Huh?

He looked at his oversized sleeves, lost in thought.

“These are my clothes…”

As he spoke, he heard his own voice, which sounded younger than usual, and he froze.

A bad feeling crept into his heart. He quickly got out of bed and walked to the dressing table, picking up the bronze mirror.

A familiar face appeared in the mirror. His black hair was messy, and although the boy in the mirror had the beginnings of handsome features, he looked more cute than anything.

His slightly pale complexion made him appear even more endearing, and his dark eyes were clear and innocent.

Boom!

Mu Zhian stared at his reflection, as if struck by lightning, his mind going blank.

A voice echoed in his mind: ‘What happened, what happened…?’

Then, a thought flashed through his mind: How can there be such a handsome and cute boy in this world… Wait, why am I getting younger?

He had gone from a handsome young man to a fourteen or fifteen-year-old boy…

“Did I transmigrate, or am I dreaming? Why did I become like this…?”

Mu Zhian stared at his reflection, lost in thought.

…

Two Polarities Sect.

“Are you at ease now? The Jade Empress has ascended, and he’s been taken back to the Jade Pool Holy Land.”

In a secluded courtyard, Shang Yanfei sat beneath the eaves, watching the misty rain outside, her voice as crisp as ice falling into a glass of water, exuding a mature, elegant charm.

A gentle breeze blew, scattering pink petals across the surface of the lake.

Lan Mulian said calmly, “Junior Brother Mu is a disciple of the Two Polarities Sect. During the Jade Empress’s Transcendence Tribulation today, at least three major factions interfered, even attempting to kidnap him as a hostage. If word of this gets out, other factions might think our disciples are easy targets. It won’t be good for our reputation.”

Senior Sister Lan still wore a white dress embroidered with pure lotuses, her white shawl intricately patterned. She was only twenty years old, her long hair framing her beautiful, icy face, the attire adding a touch of maturity.

However, there were dust stains on her dress, showing how much effort she had put into returning to the Two Polarities Sect quickly.

Shang Yanfei glanced at her disciple playfully. “Is that why you rushed back to ask for my help?”

Unlike her disciple, the Sect Master wore a black patterned dress that accentuated her tall, mature figure. Her long, raven hair cascaded down to her waist, and her golden eyes sparkled with a mysterious light.

Her long legs were crossed beneath her dress, and her ample bosom strained against the fabric. Her posture was languid and elegant.

This mysterious, alluring aura easily captivated younger men.

Lan Mulian nodded, then shook her head. “Master must have already known that he would face this tribulation.”

Shang Yanfei, unusually, didn’t answer, staring at the calm surface of the lake.

After a long time, she finally said softly, “I’m not a god. How could I know what will happen to him in the future?”

Lan Mulian’s eyes flickered. “But Master can deduce heavenly secrets—”

“Deducing heavenly secrets requires the target to be… deducible.”

Shang Yanfei glanced at her cold, elegant disciple. “If you hadn’t arrived in time, I might not have been able to have Lin Ling speak.”

Lan Mulian was silent for a moment. “I wonder if he’s safe now.”

Shang Yanfei smiled. “If you’re so worried, I can deduce the scene at the Jade Pool Holy Land and confirm his safety.”

Sensing her Master’s meaningful gaze, Lan Mulian hesitated, her mouth slightly open.

If she agreed, wouldn’t it be admitting that she was worried about Junior Brother?

But if she didn’t…

Sensing her Master’s teasing gaze, she turned her head away, a blush coloring her face. She murmured, “Then please, Master.”

“You still can’t face your own feelings.”

Shang Yanfei smiled sweetly.

She stood up gracefully, her black dress swaying gently in the wind. She closed her eyes, and the bracelet on her wrist hummed softly.

Lan Mulian’s eyes flickered, and she faintly heard the sound of clashing chains from somewhere.

She looked at her Master’s breathtaking figure and beautiful profile, a hint of admiration flickering in her eyes.

For the cultivators of the Eastern Continent, if the First Holy Maiden of the Jade Pool was their dream lover, then this Sect Master was the most revered being, even though ninety-nine percent of cultivators had never seen her face. The few who had seen her would only forget her features.

But even so, they would still remember her mysterious, intellectual aura… and Mu Zhian would also remember the size of her… bosom.

Even someone as proud as Lan Mulian, the number one genius of the Nine Provinces, admired her Master deep down, but she wasn’t good at expressing her feelings.

“Huh…?”

Suddenly, Shang Yanfei let out a gasp of surprise, frowning slightly, as if she had seen something she shouldn’t have.

Lan Mulian’s eyes sparkled. “What did you see, Master?”

It was hard to imagine what could surprise her Master so much.

Shang Yanfei was silent for a long time, then said softly, “If you don’t go to the Jade Pool now, your Junior Brother might be… devoured.”

Lan Mulian frowned. “Master, don’t joke… Is he in danger?”

“It’s not exactly danger.”

Shang Yanfei shook her head gently, then looked at the silver-haired beauty playing Go alone not far away. “Let Lin Ling tell you.”

She transmitted her voice to Lin Ling, saying something.

“Aaaa.”

Lin Ling nodded, then took out a bronze mirror. A beautiful face appeared in the mirror, her silver hair cascading down her fair shoulders. Although she looked cute and innocent, her chest was… ample.

Lin Ling said, “This mirror can reflect the scene at the Jade Pool.”

“Although I can’t deduce his heavenly secrets, I can start with the things around him.”

Shang Yanfei took the mirror from Lin Ling and handed it to Lan Mulian.

Lan Mulian looked at her Master suspiciously, thinking that it couldn’t be as exaggerated as her Master had said.

Given the Jade Empress’s attitude towards Junior Brother, they must have already been intimate. Besides, with Ruoxi and the others there, how could they let the Jade Empress have him all to herself?

Even if the Jade Empress had ascended, she wouldn’t be so unrestrained—

Lan Mulian’s thoughts suddenly stopped as she stared blankly at the boy looking at himself in the mirror.

After a long time, she murmured, “Is that really Junior Brother…?”

Although she asked, she already knew the answer.

A glint of light flickered in her clear, calm eyes.

Then, Shang Yanfei’s charming voice came from behind her.

“If you want to see him now, I can transfer him to Two Polarities Peak.”

Chapter 393:  Mu Zhian Becomes a Child?

What is the Sky God talking about…?

He’s telling us to run, and take him with us?

Hearing these words, the Ocean God’s eyes widened in disbelief.

There was a Dao Integration expert from the Western Regions present, another Buddha lurking in the depths of the Western Regions, a Dao Integration expert among the three Pillar Gods of the Southern Wilderness, and he and the Earth God could temporarily reach the Dao Integration realm.

Besides them, there was also the mysterious figure in black robes and the forbidden creatures watching from the shadows.

…With so many of them joining forces, the Sky God is telling us to run?

But seeing the blood oozing from the hundred-eyed Sky God’s eyes… they couldn’t help but believe it.

The Sky God was injured while trying to peer into Mu Zhian’s origin!

Something’s not right about this guy. His aura… doesn’t seem to belong to him. But even so, even if he’s also at the Dao Integration realm, he shouldn’t be able to severely injure the Sky God… The Earth God’s eyes flickered as he looked at Mu Zhian with suspicion.

The Sky God stared at Mu Zhian in terror, his body enveloped in a mysterious black mist, his hundred eyes filled with fear and apprehension.

He had peered into the Dao Rhyme and origin of countless people before, never failing, but he couldn’t see through Mu Zhian’s origin.

The stronger a Southern Wilderness evil god, the more evil eyes they possessed. Each awakened eye enhanced their power and represented a chance for rebirth. Yet, just by peering into Mu Zhian, he had lost most of his evil eyes.

It was as if he had used an appraisal skill on Mu Zhian, only to find the results filled with question marks.

This meant that Mu Zhian’s current realm far surpassed theirs.

He knew that Mu Zhian’s origins were mysterious. He had secretly investigated him before, but the results showed that Mu Zhian was just the eldest son of a family in a city below the Two Polarities Sect, his parents’ identities unknown, as if they had mysteriously disappeared.

But his maid, Wei Mengrou, was said to have been invited by Mu Zhian’s mother.

…This didn’t make sense.

If his parents were missing, how could they have invited Wei Mengrou?

Moreover, it seemed that the maid in the yellow dress had said so herself.

The figure in black robes also observed Mu Zhian, glancing at the blood oozing from the Sky God’s eyes, and silently discarded his initial disdain, a hint of apprehension rising in his heart.

The Sky God’s caution was justified. This kid’s aura was indeed strange, as if he didn’t belong to this world, and his spiritual energy wasn’t from the Nine Provinces either… He carefully observed Mu Zhian, his mind racing.

The Buddha beneath the sky clasped his hands together and slowly said, “This Mu Zhian has a strong killing intent. He’s locked onto us. If we flee now, he’ll pick us off one by one.”

The Buddha’s gaze softened as he looked at Mu Zhian.

“The Jade Empress’s ascension to the Transcendence Realm, her desire to transcend the rules of heaven and earth, will bring calamity if she succeeds.”

“Turn back now, Mu Zhian.”

As he spoke, the two Bodhisattvas beside him also clasped their hands together, chanting Buddhist scriptures.

Faint golden ripples spread out from the three Western Regions experts, forming a golden barrier. The cultivators within its range involuntarily dropped their weapons and knelt on the ground.

Just a few words had made them lower their guard and lose all resistance.

In a sense, this Buddhist technique was similar to the Spiritual Dragon’s word spirit ability.

“Fellow cultivators, act quickly! His spiritual energy is strange. He won’t last long,” the Buddha said slowly.

The Earth and Ocean Gods were about to attack when, in a surprising turn of events, the figure in black robes hesitated, then turned and fled, abandoning the others.

“He was once a powerful being, yet he’s scared off by a mere brat?”

The Ocean God cursed angrily, then suddenly heard a scream.

He paused, turned his head sharply, and his pupils constricted. A beam of clear light descended from the dark sky.

The light, like a falling meteor, easily pierced through the golden barrier, suppressing one of the chanting Bodhisattvas. Then, the weapon embedded itself in the ground before Mu Zhian.

“It seems this truly is the weapon I used in the past.”

Mu Zhian slowly opened his palm, revealing a ruler.

An ancient-looking ruler.

He didn’t know why refining the Immortal Ascension blood essence allowed him to wield the power of the Heavenly Court, but he could clearly sense that he was in complete control of it, even regaining the divinity the Heaven-Measuring Ruler had lost.

The aura emanating from the Heaven-Measuring Ruler now faintly surpassed that of an ancestral artifact.

Faint ripples spread out from the ruler, forming a barrier on the ground that neutralized the Buddha’s power.

“Ancestral artifact?”

The Sky God’s eyes narrowed, then his heart raced uncontrollably. “No… This isn’t an ancestral artifact! It possesses divinity! It’s not an ancestral artifact nurtured by a Dao Integration expert!”

Goosebumps rose on the Sky God’s skin as he instinctively sensed danger.

There were only two realms that could threaten a Dao Integration expert: Transcendence, which transcended the rules of heaven and earth, and Immortal Ascension.

And a weapon possessing divinity could only be nurtured by at least a Transcendence Realm cultivator.

Is he at the Transcendence Realm, or the Immortal Ascension realm…?

A hint of apprehension appeared in the Buddha’s calm eyes. He looked up slowly. “Fellow Cultivator Luo, and those from other regions, what are you waiting for?! If the Jade Empress ascends, you won’t have a good time either.”

His voice, infused with vast spiritual energy, echoed throughout the Nine Provinces, but there was no response.

The creatures lurking in the forbidden zones also silently retreated, unwilling to be involved.

At that moment, even the two Southern Wilderness gods who had questioned the Sky God finally understood.

Why the Sky God had told them to flee, and why the figure in black robes had escaped without hesitation.

This Mu Zhian wasn’t at the Core Formation realm. Something within him had allowed him to transcend the rules of heaven and earth!

“Damn it, run!”

The two evil gods didn’t hesitate, turning to flee with the injured Sky God.

Mu Zhian’s expression was calm as he looked at the fleeing figures. He didn’t try to stop them, but simply said softly, “You can’t escape.”

Like a god looking down upon the mortal world, the space around the Jade Pool’s ancestral land began to collapse, revealing the void beneath.

The Sky God’s heart pounded in his chest. “Word spirit ability?!”

He suddenly realized something. “No, this isn’t a word spirit ability! You’ve modified the rules set by the Heavenly Dao?!”

This was the Immortal Ascension realm! The rules of the Heavenly Dao were temporarily rewritten, and the rules of the Heavenly Court reigned supreme, all things under Mu Zhian’s control.

The three evil gods and the Buddha, who were trying to escape, were trapped within this space. They realized that Mu Zhian intended to kill them. If he didn’t die, they wouldn’t be able to escape!

But if they could kill Mu Zhian now, why would they run?

“Fellow cultivators, if you don’t use your full strength, we’ll all die here today!”

The Sky God shouted, but the next moment, Mu Zhian appeared before him like a ghost, swinging the Heaven-Measuring Ruler. The weapon, infused with the rules of the Heavenly Court, rewrote the rules of heaven and earth, making it impossible to escape.

A sound like shattering glass echoed through the air, and the Sky God’s consciousness began to crumble.

Then, Mu Zhian fell from the sky. The Immortal Ascension blood essence’s duration was limited, and he needed to eliminate all obstacles within this limited time, no matter the cost.

A cold glint flashed in the Ocean God’s eyes as he unleashed his spiritual energy. He snarled, “You’re looking for dea—”

He had intended to say ‘death,’ but before he could finish, Mu Zhian punched him in the face. His Dao was body refinement, and now, enhanced by the Immortal Ascension blood essence, his strength was terrifying.

Boom!

The punch sent the Ocean God’s head flying, but it regenerated almost instantly, its blood essence quickly forming a new body.

The Earth God was both shocked and furious. “Mu Zhian, don’t go too far! Release the rules now, and we’ll let the Jade Empress ascend!”

“If we burn our blood essence, do you really think you can handle all of us—”

Before he could finish, Mu Zhian placed his finger on his lips and whispered, “Shh.”

“It wouldn’t be good to disturb Yao Meng’s tribulation.”

For a moment, all sound outside the ancestral land vanished. The Earth God realized with horror that he couldn’t speak.

The rules of heaven and earth had been rewritten by Mu Zhian again!

The Heaven-Measuring Ruler swung again, emitting a bright light, and the Earth God’s right arm was severed.

He quickly retreated, gritting his teeth and burning his blood essence to regenerate his arm.

The three Pillar Gods possessed different abilities. The Earth God controlled the earth and could predict Mu Zhian’s next move, seeing through his weaknesses and reacting in advance.

But now, he couldn’t see through Mu Zhian’s actions. His body seemed to be guided by something, and the rules of this space were no longer controlled by the Heavenly Dao, but by Mu Zhian.

The Earth God stared at this scene in shock.

He was at the Dao Integration realm, the pinnacle of cultivation, but the current rules transcended even that, reaching the realm of the Heavenly Dao’s rules. Only a Transcendence Realm cultivator, beyond the restrictions of heaven and earth, could rewrite the rules.

Bang!

A beam of light from the Heaven-Measuring Ruler pierced through the Earth God’s body. He tried to get up, but Mu Zhian appeared before him in a flash, pressed his head down, and slammed it into the ground.

Boom!

The earth shook violently. The Sky God sensed danger, his eyes flickering, all fighting spirit gone. He just wanted to escape.

Suddenly, he sensed another aura not far away and glanced over.

Within this space where the rules had been rewritten, a woman stood.

She wore black robes, her figure curvaceous, a hood covering her head. She looked frail, as if a gust of wind could blow her away.

“Don’t kill me! I’m a god of the Southern Wilderness! If I die, the Southern Wilderness will go to war with the Eastern Continent! I can’t die…”

The Earth God’s voice was urgent, blood dripping from his mouth. His head had been smashed by Mu Zhian, but his body had quickly regenerated. However, his realm had fallen back to the peak of the Nascent Soul realm.

He regretted his actions. If he had known this would happen, he wouldn’t have come to intercept the Jade Empress. If he had stayed in the Southern Wilderness and cultivated, he wouldn’t have forced Mu Zhian to this point.

He was only at the Core Formation realm, but he seemed to have some method to temporarily transcend the shackles of heaven and earth.

But it was too late for regrets now.

“The future Southern Wilderness doesn’t need three Pillar Gods,” Mu Zhian said with a gentle smile.

“That immortal from the Chaos Era should have already perished. Where did you get that Immortal Ascension blood essence? How could you possibly refine it? I’m not reconciled!” Sensing his consciousness fading, the Earth God roared in frustration.

Dying at the hands of a Core Formation cultivator was a humiliating end.

But no matter how he struggled, his consciousness was ultimately extinguished.

Mu Zhian looked away, his gaze falling on the remaining three powerful beings trapped in this space.

“No… Why don’t you have a consciousness?!”

A hysterical voice suddenly echoed from the distance. The Sky God stared at Wei Mengrou in shock.

“You have the appearance, but no consciousness. Who are you?!”

The Sky God’s aura was much weaker than before. Wei Mengrou stood tall, but after fighting him, her beautiful face beneath the black robes was also pale, devoid of color.

This Southern Wilderness evil god had burned his blood essence, intending to take her hostage, but he hadn’t expected to encounter a Dao Integration expert. Then, while peering into her origin, he had seen something unbelievable.

—Wei Mengrou had no consciousness!

“What consciousness?” Wei Mengrou frowned, staring at the Sky God.

The Sky God didn’t answer, but a golden light shot out from one of his eyes, striking towards Wei Mengrou.

Wei Mengrou reached out and grabbed the Sky God’s head. A black butterfly emerged from the silent space, transforming into countless chains that pierced through the Sky God’s body, severing his vertebrae.

Blood bloomed like flowers within the black mist. The Sky God screamed as his body regenerated, staring at Wei Mengrou. He murmured, “The Primordial Witch…?”

“No… How is this possible? You can’t be the Primordial Witch! She should be sealed by the Heavenly Dao! How can you be her?!”

The Sky God roared, his eyes filled with unprecedented fear. He immediately stopped fighting Wei Mengrou and desperately tried to break through the boundaries of this space.

Each punch struck the rules of the space, even burning his blood essence and depleting his cultivation.

But the Sky God no longer cared about preserving his strength. Survival was his priority.

Pfft!

A beam of clear light flashed past, and the Heaven-Measuring Ruler pierced through the Sky God’s body.

A scorching light emanated from the ruler, burning within the Sky God’s body.

He stumbled back, leaning against a broken wall, and looked up at Wei Mengrou, as if trying to use his remaining strength to see through her origin.

However, he couldn’t. His gaze dimmed, and his massive body, which had seemed to cover the sky, dissolved into black mist and vanished.

Mu Zhian slowly pulled out the Heaven-Measuring Ruler, gasping for breath, his lips pale.

“Amitabha, it seems you’ve exhausted yourself, Mu Zhian. You should undo the rules of this space, lest you suffer irreparable damage.”

The Buddha in mid-air looked down at Mu Zhian, his voice gentle.

He could see that Mu Zhian was at his limit, as the Immortal Ascension blood essence was almost completely consumed.

The Ocean God, filled with fear, silently retreated, unwilling to stay any longer.

“Mu Zhian, if you don’t undo the rules, you’ll die here.”

The Bodhisattva of Pure Affinity’s gentle voice echoed through the ancestral land, seemingly carrying a calming power that made people subconsciously agree with him and even obey his words.

Crack.

As the Bodhisattva spoke, the rules of the space began to crumble.

Wei Mengrou’s beautiful face paled. She wasn’t in good condition either, but she was still much better than Mu Zhian. She stood before him protectively.

But besides the Buddha from the Western Regions, there were other creatures from the forbidden zones lurking, ready to act.

They were currently deterred by the power of Mu Zhian’s blood essence, afraid that he would take another Dao Integration expert down with him in a final, desperate attack. Once he fell, they would strike.

“Amitabha.”

Boom!

As the Buddhist chant echoed, the rules of the space finally began to crumble completely.

Mu Zhian’s eyes were bloodshot as he stared at the last Dao Integration expert in mid-air.

The Western Regions’ cultivation system was incredibly complex. This Buddha, empowered by the wishes of sentient beings, possessed terrifying spiritual energy, even more difficult to deal with than the Southern Wilderness evil gods.

The crumbling rules momentarily stabilized as Mu Zhian struggled to maintain the order of the space.

Yao Meng’s tribulation was probably nearing its end. If he let these two baldies go, they would attack, and the forbidden creatures watching from the shadows would also join the fray.

Then all his efforts would be in vain.

But even so, under the endless onslaught of the Buddhist chant, the rules of the space continued to crumble, and Mu Zhian’s face grew paler, his consciousness fading.

The Buddha looked at Mu Zhian with gentle eyes, but a sharp glint flashed within them. The golden Dharma Idol behind him was majestic and imposing. “Mu Zhian, it’s over.”

“The person I’m looking for today isn’t you.”

Countless beams of light erupted from the golden Dharma Idol, and with a loud boom, the space woven from the rules of the Heavenly Court shattered into dust.

The Buddha raised his right hand, transforming it into a giant golden palm that struck towards Mu Zhian and Wei Mengrou.

Shhh!

Blood mist filled the devastated ancestral land. The Buddha’s body stiffened, and the golden Dharma Idol behind him collapsed.

He slowly looked down at the green lotus blooming on his chest.

“You’re looking for me, aren’t you?”

In the silence, the withered Emperor-grade herbs turned to dust.

Yao Meng, who had been undergoing her tribulation within the ancestral land, now stood in mid-air, her hair cascading down, her green eyes cold, holding the corpse of the black-robed expert who had fled the Eastern Continent.

“How is this possible… You actually broke through?”

The Buddha suppressed the turbulent spiritual energy within him, turning to look at the celestial maiden in disbelief.

He couldn’t believe it. He had gathered the wishes of all sentient beings in the Western Regions, yet he still couldn’t break free from the shackles of heaven and earth. But the Jade Empress had actually succeeded.

From Transcendence to Immortal Ascension, she was just one step away!

“There are many things you won’t believe.”

A faint smile appeared on Yao Meng’s face. “For example, if anything happens to him, I wouldn’t mind burying the entire Western Regions with him.”

“Jade Empress, you’re too attached. Your killing intent is too strong. It will backfire on you eventually,” the Buddha said slowly.

At that moment, the World Cleansing Green Lotus within his body bloomed, and his spiritual energy rapidly dissipated.

The Buddha instantly reacted, looking up with fury. “You can rewrite time?! What did you do to my cultivation?!”

Yao Meng looked at Gong Lianyue, then at the unconscious Mu Zhian. She said softly, “Take him into the ancestral land. I’ll restore him.”

The Buddha said coldly, “After ascending to the Transcendence Realm, your confidence has grown considerably, Jade Empress.”

Yao Meng glanced at the Buddha, a golden wheel silently rotating behind him. She said softly, “Do you know the biggest difference between me now, at the Transcendence Realm, and before, at Dao Integration?”

She smiled disdainfully.

“Time.”

The World Cleansing Green Lotus slowly rotated in mid-air.

Time in this space was being rewritten. The Buddha realized with horror that his cultivation and lifespan were rapidly regressing.

…

Within the ancestral land.

Gong Lianyue placed Mu Zhian into a bath and added several Restoration Pills from her storage ring.

She looked at the unconscious Mu Zhian, his consciousness lost in darkness. She murmured, “Mu Lang briefly reached the Immortal Ascension realm, didn’t he?”

Wei Mengrou sat in the bath, hugging her knees, her face pale, but in much better condition than Mu Zhian. She said softly, “If my guess is correct, the Fourth Pillar God of the Southern Wilderness went to the Abyss to seek this Immortal Ascension blood essence, but was trapped there.”

“I don’t know how Young Master was able to refine it.”

Logically, even a Dao Integration expert couldn’t refine Immortal Ascension blood essence.

She couldn’t absorb it because she only possessed two wisps of the Primordial Witch’s consciousness and wasn’t complete.

The problem was… even the Primordial Witch herself couldn’t absorb it. How did Mu Zhian do it?

Refining blood essence and using it were two different things.

The rules of heaven and earth wouldn’t allow an Immortal Ascension cultivator to exist, so even if a Dao Integration expert refined the blood essence, they couldn’t use it.

A silence fell over the bath. Then, the Reincarnated Empress suddenly said softly, “I seemed to sense the rules of heaven and earth being modified.”

A strange glint flashed in Gong Lianyue’s alluring eyes. “The Reincarnated Empress is an Innate Spiritual Body, very sensitive to the changes in heaven and earth… You mean, someone secretly modified the rules to allow him to refine the blood essence?”

A long silence followed.

This was an unbelievable conjecture.

Besides Mu Zhian, who had briefly reached the Immortal Ascension realm and forcibly modified the rules of a small space, could someone else do the same?

Wei Mengrou gently stroked Mu Zhian’s hair. “His cauldron is shattered. It will be difficult for him to cultivate in the future.”

“Don’t worry.”

A clear, pleasant voice came from the front of the bath.

Yao Meng.

Her dress was stained with blood, but her skin was flawless.

Yao Meng looked at Mu Zhian, her green eyes filled with tenderness. “I said I would restore him.”

“After all, he’s my man.”

“After reaching the Transcendence Realm, even your demeanor has changed.”

Gong Lianyue glanced at the ethereal Jade Empress, then at the young man beside her. “The Immortal Ascension blood essence has changed his cauldron’s structure. Even pills can’t reverse it. How can you restore him?”

“Under normal circumstances, nothing can be done.”

Yao Meng chuckled softly. “What about rewriting time?”

The Dao she had comprehended in the Transcendence Realm was time.

A Transcendence Realm cultivator’s Dao was determined by their inner demons, and the inner demon Yao Meng had faced during her tribulation was Mu Zhian’s death.

When Mu Zhian had died in the Jade Pool, she had wished she could turn back time.

And now, she had comprehended the Dao of Time.

Yao Meng looked at the young man in the bath. “By rewriting time and reversing his time, everything can be restored.”

Gong Lianyue’s eyes were filled with doubt, but she still walked forward, gently lifted Mu Zhian from the bath, and placed him before Yao Meng.

Under their gazes, Yao Meng placed her palm on Mu Zhian’s chest, and a World Cleansing Green Lotus silently entered his body, enveloped in a faint green light.

Then, Mu Zhian’s wounds and the depleted spiritual energy in his cauldron began to recover at an unbelievable speed.

“It actually works…” Gong Lianyue murmured in surprise.

Suddenly, the Reincarnated Empress noticed something strange.

Not only was Mu Zhian’s cauldron recovering, but his body was also shrinking, from a handsome young man to a cute, seemingly well-behaved boy.

Gong Lianyue was stunned, and after a brief moment of shock, Wei Mengrou looked at Yao Meng. “What’s going on?”

My Young Master, what happened to him?

Yao Meng was also stunned. “I don’t know…”

But a strange excitement rose within her.