“Oh… How did it come to this? It’s so disappointing!”
Yuan Shi Tian Wang frowned with deep frustration. Each sigh intensified the tension, and every shake of his head stirred the undercurrents even more violently.
The Book Spirit remained silent throughout. The Ghost Sutra Spirit, who had been excited moments ago, suddenly calmed down the moment Yuan Shi was reborn. She now lowered her eyelashes, skillfully concealing a flicker of unusual brilliance.
Just as thunder seemed ready to erupt, Yuan Shi Tian Wang’s sigh abruptly shifted direction. His tone, now gently reprimanding, surprised everyone by turning toward Tai Yuan Yü Nu. “Tai Yuan, you’re wrong! Although my life is important, how could it outweigh the overall stability of Heaven? The Queen Mother came here personally, enduring hardships for the peace of the Heavens. How could you obstruct her without reason?”
Gasps echoed in the hearts of the female immortals. The Queen Mother’s killing intent transformed into thin smoke, while Yu Shan felt a deep sense of foreboding.
Before Yuan Shi Tian Wang finished speaking, he unexpectedly handed the Ten-Thousand-Year Divine Frog to the Queen Mother and sincerely said, “Your Majesty, please forgive Tai Yuan and the Dragon Mother for their previous offense, considering her eagerness to save me.”
Dragon Mother’s surprise rivaled anyone’s. The fiery ruler of the Four Seas had intended to object but caught sight of Tai Yuan’s pleading gaze. Reflecting for a moment, she realized that since Yuan Shi had already revived, there was no way Long Mu’s bold son would fare well in the Queen Mother’s hands anyway. Perhaps she should feel satisfied after all—though it was a shame that this lowly Queen Mother benefited!
Unexpected good fortune left the Mother of Heaven nearly incredulous. With a subtle mental command, one of the Jade Pond maidens automatically approached Yuan Shi Tian Wang.
Yu Shan absolutely did not want to witness this scene. Her white jade fan flickered in the wind, but midway it was forcibly suppressed by a powerful force. The Fox Queen had intended to step forward and assist, but the Book Spirit grabbed her first.
Without any incident, the divine frog landed in the Queen Mother’s hands. The Mother of Heaven carefully placed it into her bosom before joyfully saying, “Rest assured, Yuan Shi Senior Brother. I am also a woman and understand Tai Yuan’s feelings. Today’s matter shall never be mentioned again.”
Yuan Shi smiled gently, clasped his hands in a bow, and swept his gaze across the three female warriors from the Earth Realm. Then, somewhat unexpectedly, he said, “Although your intentions were not good, my life was ultimately saved by Long Mu’s bold son. I shall let you go this time, consider it repaying a favor. Leave quickly!”
Power dictated everything. On the turf of Zi Fu Mountain, where Yuan Shi’s magical abilities surpassed all others, his words sealed the matter. Though reluctant, the Queen Mother could only silently curse Yuan Shi for being naive and stubborn. Yu Shan, ever the cunning fox spirit, wasted no time and was the first to mount her white jade fan and vanish into the sky.
The Book Spirit left last, fixing Yuan Shi Tian Wang with a gaze. Her voice, now cold with the grief of losing her son, carried a chilling promise: “Yuan Shi Tian Wang, Queen Mother, remember this: if my son is not returned, Heaven will never know peace again!”
The refined Yuan Shi, ever compassionate and broad-minded, even bade farewell to his enemies with clasped hands. He casually tossed Bei Gong Zhen—who had been captured by Xuan Nu—toward them. “There is no place for traitors in Zi Fu Mountain. Since today’s bloodshed in the Earth Sea has already been enough, take her away. Let this be the end of everything!”
The situation ended unexpectedly. After a few polite exchanges, the Heavenly Ruler hurriedly boarded her chariot drawn by celestial horses and flew toward Heaven at an unusual speed.
“Ah, finally some peace at last!”
Yuan Shi Tian Wang, standing with his hands clasped behind his back, released a long sigh filled with emotion. Then suddenly, his body trembled, and he spat out a large mouthful of blood.
“Eh, quickly help me meditate. My powers haven’t fully recovered yet, and I was seriously injured from my earlier actions!”
Yuan Shi’s labored breathing dispelled all the confusion of the two women. It turned out to have been merely an “empty city strategy,” successfully scaring off the ill-intentioned Queen Mother and Yu Shan.
Tai Yuan Yü Nu naturally devoted herself fully to healing Yuan Shi. Meanwhile, on the tip of Yuan Shi’s tongue, a bite wound was quietly and rapidly disappearing.
The Queen Mother returned to Heaven with the Ten-Sun Pearl, while the heavenly armies remained. The Earth Sea still trembled in bloodshed; before the sky fully brightened, Dragon Mother returned to the Water Clan’s army to assist the Four Direction Commanders in resisting the irrational attacks from the Earth Realm.
The sea surface blazed with fierce fighting, darkened by clouds over the Three Mountains and Ten Islands. Yet atop Zi Fu Mountain, a pair of celestial lovers strolled leisurely among famous flowers, leaning close together.
“Beloved, your soul hasn’t stabilized yet. Let’s return to the alchemy chamber to meditate and cultivate.”
Tai Yuan’s face reflected both happiness and concern. Her husband’s safe rebirth brought her immense joy, but the Yuan Shi who had awakened felt strangely unfamiliar. That peculiar unease was like… something indescribable.
As Tai Yuan’s thoughts swirled in confusion, Yuan Shi’s tall and graceful figure suddenly slumped slightly. “Sigh, although I revived through that rogue’s blood seal, I was also invaded by the lustful blood of the Ten-Sun Demon Pearl, like a poison corroding my soul. It seems even though Long Mu’s body has perished, his resentment remains strong.”
Yuan Shi’s sigh clarified Tai Yuan’s confusion but also drained the color from her face. Her heart, overwhelmed with concern, lost its calm immortality. She anxiously asked, “Beloved, what shall we do?”
Yuan Shi smiled gently. His strong hand completely enveloped the exquisite Tai Yuan’s delicate one. His warm palm caressed her soft skin, and his fingers unconsciously traced a small circle on her palm.
“Mm!”
Tai Yuan jumped like a startled fawn, stepping back a full zhang. Her face flushed red, flustered and embarrassed, instinctively giving her playful husband a glare. This was not the Yuan Shi Tian Wang she remembered—so proper and reserved.
This subtle shift in perception made Tai Yuan believe Yuan Shi’s words even more. Her beloved had indeed been invaded by that rogue’s poisoned blood—and the situation was serious indeed. Oh no!
In an instant, Yuan Shi Tian Wang regained his dignified aura, speaking firmly and resolutely: “Tai Yuan, don’t worry. I will never allow that rogue’s resentment to prevail. I will refine my three souls and seven spirits anew, thoroughly eliminating that rogue’s lewd blood!”
“Beloved, that’s too dangerous! The Earth Realm’s army is right outside. Let’s wait until they retreat first.”
“No! That rogue’s blood has merged with the Ten-Sun Demon energy, and the evil power grows stronger every moment. I cannot wait any longer!”
Yuan Shi Tian Wang fixed Tai Yuan Yü Nu with an unwavering gaze, flying toward the alchemy chamber while his voice, full of righteous determination, drifted with the wind: “I would rather my soul shatter into nothingness than become another evil rogue!”
“Beloved…”
Tears circled the tall, graceful figure of the pure and noble Tai Yuan, who stood motionless for a moment. Suddenly, her celestial sash stilled, then she too flew toward the alchemy chamber.
If her beloved was willing to disregard life and death, then she would live together and die together with him!
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