Chapter 34: Deceiving His Highness

Ye Cheng pricked up his ears, for the woman’s voice sounded strangely familiar. Quietly, he walked over, and was immediately stunned, his eyes wide in shock.

For this woman was none other than the Empress herself.

“Shujie, I’ve missed you so much.”

A middle-aged man in a bright red official robe, with a fair face, smiled broadly...

Xiaoyaozi employed the “Lingbo Carefree Step,” evading skillfully, though not as swiftly as before, unable to easily find Qiu Ying’s flaw.

“This Xihua Hall is where Father receives guests. Let’s go in and wait here. Father is busy and will come out later,” Long Leyan’er said with a smile to Xiaoyaozi and the others.

With a loud “bang,” Murong Cun’s eyes widened, then he collapsed to the ground, no longer breathing. With that, everything ended—Murong Cun was finished, leaving Zizi without an enemy. Perhaps now Zizi could rise like the sun, and reach new heights.

Zhang Chong still showed no friendliness toward Xu Changqing. Because Xu Changqing was with the Military Bureau, Zhang Chong maintained a hostile attitude toward him.

These Sichuan soldiers did not wish to return to their old units, fighting useless battles and dying in vain, nor did they want to go home in disgrace and live in shame for the rest of their lives. In the last battle, they not only admired Falcon’s abilities, but also recognized Shao Fei as a man of loyalty—he would treat them as brothers.

This was a place of utmost luxury, said to be planted with rare flowers and trees, even the rocks were uniquely shaped and brought in at great expense.

Leading the group was a burly, powerful man of about fifty, his face fierce and intimidating.

“Boss... they’re from the Hongxia Sect, here to take Ruoyun back! The effeminate one who spoke just now is Hong Ci—cough, he’s the son of the current head of the sect,” Xingyao whispered.

In just one night, the princess of the Demon Clan’s murder at the Penglai Banquet had shaken all six realms. The world was in shock, and the connection between the Nine Songs Sect Master and the Demon Palace apprentice was exposed. The tension between immortals and demons simmered—everyone remained vigilant, as if a single misstep could ignite a conflict.

Especially at the Golden Valley Prairie Lighthouse, where the guards were exceedingly strict, inspecting every person who passed through.

“Thank you... big sister...” Hua Manlou, hearing her call him “little brother Lou’er,” now had a new elder sister. Miao Ruolan smiled at him, cast a glance at Zhan Zhao, and then turned to leave.

In the center of the altar on the stone platform, Xu Wen sat cross-legged, surrounded by countless chanting voices, as if echoes from ancient times. Xu Wen’s heart was serene and empty, the Four Extremes Divine Statues’ talisman radiated brilliant light, drawing in the spatial energy that filled the altar. Xu Wen’s body and spiritual power recovered rapidly.

Xu Wen frowned slightly. To disperse this murderous aura was not difficult, but on the stone wall, “A glimpse of the Great Dao, nine deaths for one life,” was clearly visible.

No one knew how much time had passed. The evening bell was about to ring, and if Wang Zhongkai didn’t have the badge, he would be utterly destroyed.

Xu Wen brought Wang Ji back to the source space of Yudu’s earth domain. Wang Ji cursed and threatened incessantly. Xu Wen wasted no words, didn’t bother interrogating him, and directly used Soulsearch Technique to extract all of Wang Ji’s memories.

Xu Wen smiled faintly, and felt a slight appreciation for the young man. Moreover, if pressed too hard, they would fight desperately and destroy the compass. Even if Xu Wen could annihilate them, he would gain nothing. “What is your name?” Xu Wen asked.

“These matters of state, your father never wished to burden you with, only hoped you could live carefree within the manor! But if my Song’er were a son, then you could join your father on the battlefield!” Song Yunzhen reached out and gently rubbed her soft hair as he spoke.

Xu Wen controlled the phantom of the meteorite from beyond the heavens and sent it crashing down. One after another, meteors struck the four phantom pills, the violent collisions producing continuous thunderous roars.