Hua Country.

Danlong Ancient Mountain.

Ancient Mountain Residence.

With a heavy heart and a prominent belly, Xia Chan opened the door to the secret chamber. This was the very chamber Chu Yiguan mentioned before his death, located deep beneath the Ancient Mountain Residence. During this time, Xia Chan had been recuperating and assimilating the powerful cultivation Chu Yiguan had transferred to her before his demise. That was why she only now had the chance to visit this chamber.

「After a long while.」

When Xia Chan finished reviewing the sealed secret archives in the chamber, her gaze trembled.

The so-called "Purification Plan"... is actually the Ground-Slaughtering Great Calamity planned by Emperor Hao of the Upper Realm. To perform a blood sacrifice on the entire era's population...

THUD.

The archives in her hand fell to the floor. She clutched her belly, her delicate body shaking as she staggered backward. She nearly collapsed, her spirit reeling from the tremendous shock.

No... I cannot allow this to happen! This isn't the Holy Boi Religion I aspire for! Nor is it the "Purification Plan" I believed in!

Just then, Xue Xiao's voice came from the chamber doorway. "Miss, the Archbishop has arrived."

Hearing this, Xia Chan collected herself and said gravely, "Let him wait."

Standing at the entrance, Xue Xiao looked at Xia Chan with concern. "Miss, you seem pale. You must look after your health. The secret technique I used to seal the fetus in your womb and halt its growth was undoubtedly harmful to you, so..."

"Don't worry, I'll be careful." Xia Chan cut him off with a wave of her hand. She then swiftly organized the archives and left the room.

「Shortly thereafter.」

Xia Chan returned to the great hall above ground. Chen Xuanbao, clad in a luxurious golden robe, sat on the principal seat, leisurely enjoying his tea. On either side of him stood two mysterious figures shrouded in black cloaks, for a total of four. They radiated an air of enigma and depth.

As Xia Chan entered the hall, her delicate eyebrows knitted with dissatisfaction at the sight of Chen Xuanbao seated on the principal seat.

That was a seat only Chu Yiguan was qualified to occupy. And even as the Bishop, Chen Xuanbao has no right to wear a golden robe! Seeing Chen Xuanbao like this, Xia Chan faintly understood what was happening.

"Isn't the Archbishop in Sakura Country?" Xia Chan asked.

Chen Xuanbao smiled faintly. "I heard the old ancestor has fallen, and now Danlong Ancient Mountain is left without a protector. As the Bishop, it is my duty to return and take charge of the situation."

Xia Chan lowered her eyelids. "I am here."

Chen Xuanbao chuckled. "Messenger Lord, you are with child and should not overexert yourself. From today, you shall rest here and nurture your fetus. As for the position of Envoy, it will be handled by someone else."

Upon hearing this, Xia Chan's entire body suddenly erupted with an Earth Immortal-level aura, causing the whole great hall to shudder! She glared at Chen Xuanbao and said in a chilling tone, "Archbishop, I'm not in the mood for pleasantries. I suggest you put aside your petty schemes. Get down from that chair immediately, then leave this place and return to Sakura Country!"

However, faced with such a defiant Xia Chan, Chen Xuanbao remained completely unfazed. He lifted his teacup and smiled. "It seems the young miss is still unaware of the current situation. As the Bishop of the Holy Boi Religion, all affairs of the faith are for me to decide!"

"Someone, take the young miss to a quiet courtyard so she can properly nurture her fetus," he commanded.

As his words fell, the four mysterious figures in black advanced, appearing before Xia Chan in a single step. Her expression darkened, and she clenched her fists.

I've never seen these four mysterious figures before, but I'm certain they must be four of the Upper Nine Deities! If Chen Xuanbao has the support of four of the Upper Nine Deities, it won't be easy to contend with him. The Upper Nine Deities consist of nine members. The Demonic Flower God has fallen into Luo Xiu's hands, and the Demon Blade God's whereabouts are unknown. Of the remaining seven, Chen Xuanbao has already secured four! As for the last three, they have always been shrouded in mystery, especially the chief of the Upper Nine Deities, who has almost never shown their face. And I only have the support of the Lower Nine Heroes. To make matters worse, several of the Lower Nine Heroes were recently slain by the Valkyries of the Martial Alliance.

Considering the child in her womb, Xia Chan ultimately had no choice but to compromise.

「In a quiet, secluded courtyard.」

Xia Chan summoned Xue Xiao. "Find a way to leave this place. Contact the Hua Country Female Emperor and bring these documents to her."

Xue Xiao's eyes flashed with shock. "Miss, you're..."

Xia Chan stared at him. "This is not the Holy Boi Religion we dreamt of. It's just a pawn of Emperor Hao from the Upper Realm. Xue Xiao, Chen Xuanbao has me under house arrest, so I can only rely on you."

Xue Xiao solemnly took the document pouch. "I will complete this mission!"

However, less than half an hour after Xue Xiao left, his head was already on the ground.

Chen Xuanbao looked indifferently at the severed head, kicked it aside, and then picked up the document pouch.

「A moment later.」

After reviewing the documents, he suddenly laughed.

"Things were better when the Old Ancestor was alive. This young lady is far too kind."

A man in black beside him commented, "She's far less obedient than Chu Yiguan was."

"It's understandable," Chen Xuanbao said. "After all, the Old Ancestor never told her about Emperor Hao."

After a pause, he added, "The plan remains unchanged. We wait for the Moon Tide Siphon to begin, and then it will be time for the Ground-Slaughtering Great Calamity!"

...

「Land of Lawlessness. Green Lotus Palace.」

Lin Xiyue sat on the edge of the bed, her head resting on Luo Xiu's shoulder, already deep in slumber. Ever since she had begun training in the Ancient God Ruins, she had been constantly cultivating under Xun Mi's watch and had never rested as peacefully as she was now. Leaning on his shoulder, the sense of security drew a deep sleepiness from her. Before this, they had simply talked, discussing many things.

Luo Xiu gently laid her down on the bed, then picked up her phone and looked at the pictures on the screen. They were photos of Lin Shanshan. One from her birth, one from a month later...

"You lad... Master Ping has never seen you this happy before."

Luo Xiu said smugly, "See that, Master Ping? This is my daughter. She looks just like me."

"Yes, yes, I see. Stop showing off."

Luo Xiu laughed heartily and, ignoring Master Ping, continued to look at the photos, seemingly unable to get enough.

A slender hand suddenly reached out and grasped his. Lin Xiyue had woken up again.

"Luo Xiu."

"Hmm?"

"The past is in the past. From now on... can we just be together?"

Luo Xiu looked down at her tenderly. He saw the hope in her eyes but remained silent.

Lin Xiyue's lips gently pursed. "Let's find a way to cure your illness together. Even if... even if you only had one day to live, I would still want to be with you."

Luo Xiu suddenly pulled his hand away, a complicated smile on his face. "But you're not the only woman in my heart. What's more, I once had a harem of three thousand beauties in the Upper Realm. Xi Yue, I know your personality. You could never accept that, and you would never compromise. So, Xi Yue... we may have already passed the point of no return."

Tears welled in her eyes. Lin Xiyue turned away, her back to him.

Luo Xiu sighed silently, then rose and left.

「At the entrance of the bedchamber.」

Xun Mi was already waiting there.

"Is something wrong?" Luo Xiu asked.

Luo Xiu felt a strange sensation as he looked at the familiar yet foreign woman before him.

Xun Mi said, "Honestly, I had hoped you two wouldn't meet. You're a match made in heaven, but you're also a pair who should never be together. With her personality, if that day ever comes, I believe she would sacrifice herself without hesitation. Therefore, it would be best for you to leave her as soon as possible. I will also prevent you from being together."

"I understand." Luo Xiu nodded lightly, then joked, "I'm just glad she has a Great Emperor like you looking out for her."

Xun Mi replied indifferently, "She is my successor. The next Nine Yin Great Emperor."

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