The ancient banyan tree nodded. “Although this old one has been living a life of hiding, I am well aware of the movements in the divine realm.
The God King, having mastered his dark arts, couldn’t wait to lead his troops to the border between the gods and demons.”
Yun Qingxue curled her lips into a smile. With the God King absent from the divine palace, even if he learned of the commotion she had stirred, he wouldn’t be able to return immediately.
As for the other gods, none were powerful enough to make her, the Flower Queen with restored divine power, feel any fear!
With this in mind, Yun Qingxue wasted no time. She swiftly gathered the magic within her body and the power of the Flower Queen’s Token, channeling it into her palms, and launched a fierce assault against the barrier the God King had erected…
The collision of the two forces erupted in a dazzling explosion of magical light.
Yun Qingxue immediately cast a protective barrier around herself and the ancient banyan tree spirit to shield them from the aftershocks.
The commotion instantly alerted the gods, and soon, a white-robed figure descended gracefully.
The newcomer had a cold, aloof demeanor, yet his beauty was unparalleled…
Upon seeing Yun Qingxue, his eyes widened in shock. “It’s you?!”
“Huanshi, we meet again!” Yun Qingxue smiled faintly.
“Why have you returned to the divine realm?” Huanshi frowned deeply.
“To save my mother!” Yun Qingxue gazed resolutely at the palace before her. “Huanshi, I am truly grateful for the help you once gave me. Today, I hope you won’t stand in my way!”
“Do you realize how dangerous this is?” Huanshi said gravely.
“I do,” Yun Qingxue nodded. “But do you know how many times my mother has risked her life for me? Now her soul is imprisoned here, suffering. If I turn a blind eye, how could I ever face her? How could I call myself her daughter? Huanshi, if you stop me today, you become my enemy!”
“Fine, I won’t stop you.” Huanshi suddenly smiled, cold yet serene, like a lotus in bloom—pure and peerless.
“But breaking this barrier alone will be difficult. I’ll help you!”
“Good!” Yun Qingxue didn’t refuse. Her full-powered strike earlier had failed to breach the barrier, proving its immense strength.
And the earlier disturbance must have already alerted Huantian. The longer they delayed, the greater the danger.
“Let’s do it together!”
Huanshi gathered a radiant white light in his palm, and the God King’s Token suddenly flew from his body, hovering midair.
Yun Qingxue had no time to wonder how the token had come into Huanshi’s possession. She quickly summoned all her power.
The two of them concentrated their strength to its peak and simultaneously struck Huantian’s barrier.
Under the impact of the two formidable forces, the barrier shattered with a resounding crack!
Yun Qingxue’s heart leaped with joy as she rushed into the palace.
“Quick, take the Flower Queen and leave! We must go now!” Huanshi urged hastily before standing guard outside the divine hall, engaging the approaching divine soldiers in battle.
Inside the temple, Lan Xuechen had already heard the commotion. But after the noise subsided, she was stunned to see her daughter.
“Qingxue…” she murmured in disbelief.
Yun Qingxue immediately stepped forward and grasped her hand. “Mother, I’ve come to take you home!”
Lan Xuechen froze. “Qingxue… you… you know everything?”
“I know everything!” Yun Qingxue looked at her with complex emotions, her eyes glistening. “Mother, I know it all! Let’s leave this cursed divine realm! As for the rest, we’ll talk once we’re safe!”
“Qingxue, you should go… Huantian has gone mad! If I leave with you, he’ll immediately attack the demon and flower clans!”
Lan Xuechen pulled her hand away.
“Do you think he won’t attack the demons, our flower clan, or even the Xuanling Continent if you stay? The divine army is already at the border, eyeing the demon realm! Huantian has discovered I’m your daughter—he’ll come after me sooner or later!
If you remain here, both Father and I will be restrained. Once war breaks out, Huantian will use you as leverage, and we’ll be trapped in an impossible situation!
Mother… come with me! It’s been over a thousand years. Our family has been separated for too long—it’s time we reunited!”
After a brief pause, Lan Xuechen nodded. “You’re right. Daughter, let’s go home.”
Yun Qingxue smiled. “Forgive me for putting you through this, Mother.”
With that, she stored her mother’s soul directly into her spatial bracelet.
Once everything was settled, she dashed out of the temple. Outside, the old banyan tree and Huanshi were locked in combat with the divine soldiers.
“Break through and retreat!” Yun Qingxue shouted, summoning her magic and joining the fray without hesitation.
The three of them fought their way toward the edge of the divine realm.
Suddenly, a bolt of lightning streaked down, its currents laced with wriggling black tendrils.
“Dodge!” Huanshi reacted instantly, shielding Yun Qingxue and the old banyan tree as they leaped aside.
A fierce wind howled…
Huantian descended from the sky in golden battle armor, blocking their path.
“Yun Qingxue… the Flower Queen! Yun Ye and Lan Xuechen truly pulled off a grand deception!” Huantian’s serpentine gaze fixed on Yun Qingxue.
Yun Qingxue met his stare fearlessly, smirking coldly. “The mighty God Emperor—narrow-minded, selfish, devoid of compassion—what a joke! Huantian, you don’t deserve to be called a god, let alone sit on the throne or lead the other races!”
“What sharp words! To dare invade my divine realm—you’ve got courage, I’ll give you that.
If you abandon Yun Ye and acknowledge me as your adoptive father, I’ll grant you the title of divine princess. You and your mother will enjoy unparalleled glory. How about it?” Huantian’s eyes gleamed with malice.
Yun Qingxue scoffed. “Sorry, but I have no interest in calling my enemy ‘father’!”
“Ungrateful wretch!” Huantian’s smile turned venomous. “Then die!”
With that, he lunged for Yun Qingxue’s vitals.
Yun Qingxue didn’t dare underestimate him. She leaped back, evading his strike, and with a flick of her wrist, countless vines materialized, weaving into a massive net that shot toward Huantian.
Huantian merely smirked disdainfully, flicking his sleeve. The vines instantly disintegrated into dust.
Seeing her attack neutralized, Yun Qingxue unleashed another barrage—wind blades, floral daggers—relentlessly assaulting Huantian.
Yet each time, Huantian effortlessly deflected them.
“Little girl, it’s time to die!”
After letting her exhaust herself, Huantian suddenly struck. Several bolts of black-tinged lightning crashed down from the sky.
Yun Qingxue felt an oppressive force pinning her in place, rendering her immobile!
“Qingxue!” Huanshi’s eyes widened in alarm. He lunged forward, hurling the God King’s Token.
A burst of white light intercepted Huantian’s lightning, but the backlash sent both Yun Qingxue and Huanshi reeling, blood trickling from their lips.
“Traitorous whelp! How dare you steal the God King’s Token and betray your own kin!” Huantian’s gaze turned even colder, his aura radiating murderous intent.
Huanshi let out a bitter laugh, his pale blue eyes lifeless as he stared at Huantian. “Traitor? Since the day I was born, have you ever treated me as your son? If not for the protection of my divine lineage, I’d have died by your hand long ago!”
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