The pink hair waved gently in the air as Mu Bingyun stared down at the Frozen Cloud Immortal Palace in silence.
It has been two months since she had met Yun Che.
After getting treated for her poison and knowing the horrid truth that not only he possessed the Evil Infant, but even the Sky Poison Pearl was within his possession, Mu Bingyun hurried back to the Snow Song Realm to meet her elder sister.
The Evil Infant alone could not release the Myriad Tribulation but needed the help of the poison of the Sky Poison Pearl to do so. The fact that Yun Che possessed both would arouse the question in everyone's mind: what if the tragedy of the Primordial Era repeats itself once again?
Hence, Mu Bingyun urgently informed her sister about it.
What baffled Mu Bingyun was her elder sister's reply, saying she wanted to meet him. Bingyun thought it was a careless move to meet a man who was in possession of two deadliest weapons in the whole Primal Chaos.
But she could not stop her sister, who seemed to have her own plans. But after coming back, they looked and even scanned the whole Blue Pole Star, they could not find any trace of Yun Che at all.
Bingyun wondered if he had left this star realm and entered the God Realm. If that's the case, then it would be impossible for them to find him in the vastness of the God Realm.
In the end, her sister asked her to keep an eye on this star and returned back to the Snow Song Realm.
The cold air blew, and Bingyun stared at the Frozen Asgard in silence; the place that felt almost unfamiliar to her.
"No matter how many times I see this, I still have a hard time believing this…"
Two thousand plus disciples, and all had Heavenly God Spiritual Veins! Mu Bingyun herself had a short mental spasm when she learned of this.
One must understand, Heavenly God Spiritual Veins were a rare commodity even in the God Realm! Though people could open their entrances slowly as they progressed in their cultivation, not once has she seen a single person with a Heavenly Spiritual Vein in the mortal realm.
And here, she was watching two thousand normal disciples, each with a Heavenly Spiritual Vein. If this was not a miracle, she did not know what it was.
"I should meet with the current Asgard Mistress."
Mu Bingyun decided to take disciples from the Asgard to the Snow Song Realm to further train. After all, with their talents, they should easily be able to reach greater heights in the God Realm rather than this old star realm where barely anyone reached the Divine Way.
"Maybe I can also find the person who opened all their entrances."
The wind blew, and Bingyun vanished.
1
The throne chamber where Gong Yuxian stayed was made up of icy-blue crystals. It was illuminated by natural light as it reflected and bounced off the icy crystal's surface.
Gong Yuxian sat on the throne of the Asgard Mistress. With her head resting on her fist and her elbow over the armrest, Gong Yuxian was deep in thought.
Suddenly, her eyes opened; a woman of unparalleled beauty stood silently in the center of the chamber, startling her.
For a second, Gong Yuxian was lost in her beauty that did not look as if it belonged to the mortal world. Like a goddess, untouchable by mortals, one would not even feel lust after her. She just felt… untouchable.
A painting of a woman appeared within her mind, causing Gong Yuxian's eyes to widen abruptly.
"Founder Bingyun?!"
"You know me?" Bingyun inquired curiously before a look of realization dawned upon her face. "That little girl… Aiyin, she must have left a painting of me behind… Even though I told her not to."
Bingyun sighed as the image of a small girl appeared in her mind. She was the girl to whom she left Asgard after she regained her memories two thousand years ago. She had asked her not to reveal anything about her to the future generations since they belonged to different worlds. She didn't think that the little girl would leave a painting for her behind.
A look of melancholy appeared over Bingyun's face which she shook off.
"A-are you really Founder Bingyun?" Still in shock, Yuxian asked once more.
"I am," Bingyun calmly replied. "Two thousand years ago, due to certain circumstances, I lost my memories and visited this Star Realm. I created Asgard, a place for unfortunate souls who did not have anywhere to go like me. I would have never thought that Asgard would come this far."
"Y-Yuxian greets the Founder!" Her head on the ground, Yuxian hurriedly kowtow to show her respect for her ancestor.
"Rise." Bingyun shook her head. "You do not have to do this. After all, I did leave Asgard… I do not deserve respect for it."
"Yuxian is sure that the founder had her own circumstances."
"Sigh…" Bingyun bent down and pulled Yuxian up and shook her head. "There is a reason why I have come back today. Have you heard of the God Realm?"
Her purpose of coming here was simple; to get disciples that have reached the Sovereign Profound Realm to become the disciples of the Ice Phoenix Sect!
2
Huan Caiyi and Yun Che flew silently towards the direction of the Demon Imperial City when suddenly people wearing robes appeared all around them, prompting them to stop their flight.
"It seems like some people do not want you to return back to the Imperial City, Caiyi."
A playful smile played on Yun Che's face as he stared at the robed people with a nonchalant expression.
Huan Caiyi's eyes narrowed and a thick killing intent filled the surroundings. She glared at the robed people, her voice filled with arrogance and dominance.
"Humph. You finally decided to show your fangs, Duke Huai."
"You misunderstand me, Little Demon Empress… Or should I call you the late Little Demon Empress?"The group of robed people parted, and a luxuriously dressed middle-aged man appeared. His expression revealed an imposingness that came from someone who was naturally born above others, his eyes filled with arrogance as if nothing in this world was good enough for him to look at.
"What do you mean?" Huan Caiyi's delicate brows deepened, and she inquired.
"Are you still going to pretend, even now?" Duke Huai smirked. "You have disappeared for more than two months now. You are already pronounced dead, Huan Caiyi. Now the Illusory Demon Realm is under my Duke Huai Palace!"
"So?" Without any change in her expression, Huan Caiyi arrogantly questioned.
"Hahahaha! That means I cannot let you return to Demon Imperial City any longer! You will be dying here today!"
Yun Che and Huan Caiyi remained quiet as Duke Huai laughed, his laughter being the only thing in the surroundings.
"Are you done, Duke Huai?" As he stopped, Huan Caiyi inquired with zero change in her expression.
Duke Huai looked at Huan Caiyi with arrogance. He opened his arms with a smile of a winner and loudly announced.
"From today henceforth, the Illusory Demon Realm shall belong to us, Duke Huai Palace!" He looked at Huan Caiyi and ordered. "Kill her!"
"They really are going all out." Yun Che giggled, his voice low yet audible to everyone. "Every single person is between the Fifth to Sixth Level of the Sovereign Profound Realm. At least they are not looking down on you, Caiyi."
"Who are you?" Duke Huai frowned and looked towards Yun Che, finally registering his existence.
"Does it matter?" Yun Che smiled, his eyes narrowing slightly. "After all, you're all going to die anyways."
The temperature abruptly rose, and the atmosphere became heavy and thick. A heavy suppression was released from Huan Caiyi's body, her eyes colder than the deepest hell as she stared at startled Duke Huai.
"This empress praises your decisiveness in dealing with her. But you made a mistake, Duke Huai." Golden Flames started to leak out of Huan Caiyi's body, her hair gently started to rise, a deep crimson glow appearing within her eyes. "This empress is not the same as two months ago."
"This strength… Impossible!" Duke Huai shouted loudly, taking a step back. "You, a woman, should not be able to inherit the legacy of the Golden Crow! Then how?!"
Huan Caiyi arrogantly stared down at Duke Huai, her body releasing suppression befitting someone within Half-Step Divine Realm. Duke Huai found it hard to breathe within her presence.
"You do not need to know that. All you need to know is that this empress is going to demolish Duke Huai Palace today!"
If Duke Huai had not attacked her so blatantly, she might not have made such a decisive decision either. At best, she would have pressured Duke Huai Palace and have them imprint Soul Imprint on them.
But since Duke Huai decided to eliminate her, Huan Caiyi did not see any reason to even keep him alive.
She was the Little Demon Empress, the ruler of the Illusory Demon Realm. The fact that her subject, Duke Huai, dared to rebel against her was alone punishable by death!
Golden Destructive Flames roared, blowing away the profound energy released by the robed people instantly.
Two glowing orbs stared down at everyone, the golden flames rose in the sky, turning it red. A giant ball of flame appeared above Huan Caiyi, as if the sun was forcefully brought down. Huan Caiyi raised her hand and loudly announced.
"Burn eternally within this empress's flames! Burning Sun Rupture!"
"Father!" Duke Huai shouted, his face filled with fear and sweat, but his shout was answered by silence.
"Now now, even I would hate it if someone ruined my cool moment." Duke Huai looked towards Yun Che, his eyes widened as he stared at the old man whose neck Yun Che tightly held. His two golden reptile gaze glowed in a golden hue as he stared down at him with a smirk. "Don't you agree too, Duke Huai?"
Duke Huai's eyes widened, his vision instantly covered by golden flames.
Booooom
An explosion so loud that it shook the very space of the world, golden flames bursting into a beautiful firework. A wave was produced, wherever it passed, everything burnt to ashes.
Huan Caiyi stared at the destruction caused by her attack with a monotonous expression. Her small face turned, and she looked towards Duke Ming, who was still held by the neck.
"Your plans finish here, Duke Ming. Surrender, and let this empress pass her judgment on you."
"Oh?" Yun Che stared at Duke Ming with a curious gaze, whose body suddenly was lit up by a deep purple flame.
Huan Caiyi's eyes widened.
"He is going to use the Blood Escape technique!"
"Using Space Technique in front of me? You must be kidding." Yun Che's lips curled up, and in the next instant, he locked the space of the whole Illusory Demon Realm!
Duke Ming's eyes widened, a horrified expression appeared on his face as he looked towards Yun Che.
"Who… are… you…?"
Yun Che looked at him, his face holding a playful smirk, not replying. He threw him towards Huan Caiyi.
"Let's go. I am sure there are still many rats to clear within the Twelve Guardian Families, right?"
"Thank you."
Even with her Half-Step Divine Strength, Huan Caiyi knew that if Duke Ming used the Blood Escape Technique, she would not be able to stop him. With the size of the Illusory Demon Realm, it would take forever for her to find him then.
With an enemy as cunning and powerful as Duke Ming lurking in the shadow, she would have never been at peace.
Huan Caiyi was glad that Yun Che stopped his technique. She did not ask how, since she was sure someone who could fight with the Golden Crow was definitely not someone who belonged to this world.
"Aww, where did my bold Caiyi go as she 'forcefully' pushed me down and rode me like there was no tomorrow?"
Huan Caiyi's face instantly turned red, her whole being filled with embarrassment.
Yun Che smiled before softly patting her head, using his max head patting technique, he said: "We are going to be husband and wife, of course I would help you at any moment."
"... You haven't told this empress your name yet." Despite her face turning an even deeper shade of red due to the feeling of warmth from Yun Che's hand, Huan Caiyi's expression did not change as she looked at Yun Che.
For a denizen of Demon Imperial City, it was a surreal sight to behold. If someone else had dared to even touch the robe of the Little Demon Empress, he would have been killed the most brutal way; there was a reason why she was considered the most brutal and feared Demon Empress in history.
Yet, looking at the current blushing Huan Caiyi, Duke Ming felt like his mind had entered a reset mode and didn't dare to respond. He wondered if he was in a dream or something.
"It's Yun Che."
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