It Turns Out, They Are the Protagonists

Luo Tan wants to meet me alone…?

Mu Zhian’s first reaction upon hearing Yao Meng’s words was apprehension.

As the Empress of Yu State, who also possessed the Innate Celestial Furnace constitution and was suspected to be compatible with him, Mu Zhian knew what she wanted.

However, he hadn’t expected her to ask Yao Meng to convey this request.

That woman is quite bold…

Mu Zhian calmly said, “What do you think?”

He decided to pass the question to Yao Meng and gauge her reaction first…

Young Master Mu’s vigilance was at its peak.

“The Supreme Clarity Pill involves the secrets of demon cultivator evolution, so it’s natural for Luo Tan to be cautious and want to confirm whether you truly have the Three-Tailed Fox bloodline before refining it,” Yao Meng said with a smile.

Since achieving Dao Integration, Luo Tan had seen others with the Innate Celestial Furnace constitution before, but she had never shown any interest.

As for his appearance and the supplementary abilities of the Innate Celestial Furnace, Luo Tan didn’t need them.

After all, the Pill Emperor was a Dao Integration expert, at the pinnacle of cultivation.

Ascending further required the perfect combination of timing, location, and people… And the most important factor was ‘people.’

However, Luo Tan couldn’t possibly know that Mu Zhian’s Innate Celestial Furnace held the potential for breaking through to the Transcendence Realm.

Mu Zhian nodded slightly. “If that’s the case, I should indeed visit Yu State and reassure the Pill Emperor.”

“Should we leave now?” Mu Zhian asked.

“Although that’s what I was thinking, it seems you might have to wait a little longer.”

Yao Meng looked up towards Boundless Sea Peak, where a beautiful woman, having just completed her tribulation, was walking towards them on air.

Mu Zhian also looked up and saw Bai Ruoxi, her ample bosom unmatched, her white dress adorned with red plum blossoms fluttering in the cold wind, her hair slightly disheveled, framing her beautiful face.

Three illusory fox tails swayed faintly behind her. At first glance, she looked like the usual gentle and delicate Bai Ruoxi, but a closer look revealed the proud and aloof aura of the Sword Palace Master.

There was an irresistible charm about her.

Is it because of her… size, or is it the charm of the Three-Tailed Fox constitution after reaching Nascent Soul…? Mu Zhian wondered inwardly.

“Mu Lang…”

Sensing his gaze, Bai Ruoxi blushed and called out softly as she approached.

Mu Zhian nodded slightly, a look of satisfaction on his face.

Seeing Bai Ruoxi reach the Nascent Soul realm filled him with a sense of accomplishment.

However, before he could bask in Ruoxi’s gentle presence, she looked at Yao Meng and smiled faintly. “Is the Jade Empress done with her business? I thought you forgot about Mu Lang after ascending.”

A cold chuckle came from the peak.

“Breaking through to Dao Integration was just a side effect.”

Yao Meng’s hair cascaded down her back. She knelt down, placed her hand on Mu Zhian’s face, and said gently, “To me, he’s the only thing that matters.”

Her alluring green eyes gazed at Mu Zhian, his reflection shimmering within them.

“You understand my feelings, don’t you, Mu Lang?”

The last endearment was like a critical hit, striking Bai Ruoxi’s heart and making her ample bosom heave slightly.

She had used this endearment for Mu Zhian in front of other girls before, but she hadn’t expected to be on the receiving end of it.

Bai Ruoxi stared at Mu Zhian, gripping her skirt so tightly that her knuckles turned white.

Among the women Mu Zhian knew, only Yao Meng could rightfully call him ‘Mu Lang.’

After all, Mu Zhian and Yao Meng were married.

Although they hadn’t actually been present at the ceremony, they were still married in the eyes of the world.

A daring thought suddenly crossed Bai Ruoxi’s mind.

Mu Zhian and Yao Meng’s marriage was just a sham.

If she revealed the Projection Stone recording her marriage with Mu Zhian… wouldn’t that easily defeat this nonchalant celestial maiden?

Yes… With proof of their marriage, even this woman wouldn’t be able to say anything!

Seeing the conversation turning dangerous, Mu Zhian quickly said, “Ruoxi, I might have to go to Yu State with Yao Meng in the next few days.”

If he didn’t interrupt, these two might start fighting…

But they probably wouldn’t actually fight. After all, although Sect Master Lin hadn’t left the back mountain, she must be observing everything…

Mu Zhian had always admired and respected the beautiful and mysterious Sect Master.

Bai Ruoxi looked at Mu Zhian, her eyes moist. “Is it because of the Supreme Clarity Pill?”

Mu Zhian nodded. “It’s not just for me, but also for you to reach the Nine-Tailed Fox level.”

In the past, whenever she heard the words ‘Nine-Tailed Fox,’ Bai Ruoxi would blush and glare at Mu Zhian playfully, knowing he was thinking about ‘fox-eared girls.’

But now, her eyes lit up slightly.

According to her understanding of the Nine-Tailed Fox, once she reached that level, she could freely change her age and even display fox-like features…

If Mu Lang could also become a Nine-Tailed Fox…

“Cough… Since it’s for Mu Lang’s recovery and even to enhance his talent and realm, I can’t object.”

Bai Ruoxi took Mu Zhian’s hand, looked down at the handsome boy, and said softly, “Take care of yourself outside, Mu Lang.”

Yao Meng smiled gently. “Don’t worry. I’m with him. There’s no need to worry.”

Bai Ruoxi glanced at Yao Meng and remained silent.

It was precisely because the Jade Empress was with him that she was worried.

This woman might look like a noble and elegant celestial maiden, but she had been quite… unrestrained during their dual cultivation a while ago.

Bai Ruoxi looked at Mu Zhian’s storage ring. “Lingxuan and I have already prepared some of the herbs and spirit ores for the Supreme Clarity Pill. Mu Lang, you must keep that storage ring safe.”

Mu Zhian nodded with a smile. “I know.”

Ye Lingxuan and Bai Ruoxi had each gone to the Forbidden Zone and the Sword Palace to gather ingredients for the Supreme Clarity Pill. Now, with the demon cores Yao Meng had obtained, all the necessary ingredients were ready.

Yao Meng smiled. “If you have anything to say, you can talk later.”

A teleportation formation appeared beneath her feet, and she vanished in a flash of green light, leaving Two Polarities Peak.

Bai Ruoxi’s eyes flickered as she stared at the formation, her excitement about Mu Zhian potentially becoming a Nine-Tailed Fox gradually fading.

The ability to casually open a ‘void’ and even rewrite time was a characteristic of a Transcendence Realm cultivator.

Mu Zhian watched Yao Meng leave. He waited for Wei Mengrou to also step into the formation, then said softly, “Why do you look so unhappy, Ruoxi? Is something bothering you?”

“Is it because Yao Meng ascended?”

Bai Ruoxi shook her head gently. “With the Jade Empress’s ascension, Mu Lang’s safety is guaranteed. I should be happy.”

Despite her words, she still felt a bit aggrieved.

The usually delicate beauty pursed her lips, her eyes moist, making her look even more pitiful.

It made him want to… bully her in bed and watch her bite her lip, her eyes watery, looking at him with a mixture of resentment and grievance…

“Mu Lang, what are you thinking about?” Bai Ruoxi asked, a hint of resentment in her eyes.

Whenever he had that ‘thoughtful’ look, she knew he was up to no good.

I can’t take it anymore. I really want to take Ruoxi back and… bully her… Mu Zhian collected his thoughts, coughing lightly. “Ruoxi, you should be able to switch to your other consciousness now, right?”

“Yes… but why are you asking?”

Bai Ruoxi tilted her head slightly, hesitant.

“I have a unique gift for you,” Mu Zhian whispered.

Bai Ruoxi’s eyes flickered, and she blinked curiously. “What gift?”

Mu Zhian gestured for her to come closer.

Bai Ruoxi knelt down before him, her delicate demeanor evoking pity, but her gentle eyes held a hint of seductive charm.

This was a sign that the demonic energy within her was growing stronger.

Their gazes met, their warm breaths mingling.

Bai Ruoxi shyly turned her head away, her hair swaying gently in the cold wind. “W-What is it?”

Mu Zhian stepped forward, embraced her waist, pressing his chest against hers, and kissed her soft lips.

Bai Ruoxi’s eyes widened in surprise, seemingly not expecting him to kiss her before leaving.

Then—

For a moment, Bai Ruoxi’s mind cleared, and she saw a surge of Heavenly Court spiritual energy flowing from Mu Zhian’s Innate Celestial Furnace into her body.

Then, she faintly saw a magnificent, ancient white throne appear behind Mu Zhian, and a second rune materialized before the throne.

The Second Seat of the Heavenly Court, wielding the ‘Soldier’ rune.

“Do you like it?”

Mu Zhian gently caressed Bai Ruoxi’s beautiful face, smiling. “This seat is my gift to you.”

…

“What did you talk about with her?”

As soon as Mu Zhian stepped into the formation and left Two Polarities Peak, a gentle, melodious voice came from beside him.

Yao Meng looked at him with a smile.

“Nothing much. Ruoxi just reached the Nascent Soul realm. I was worried she would continue cultivating without properly adjusting her body, so I gave her some advice and some pills,” Mu Zhian chuckled.

This wasn’t entirely a lie. He had indeed given Bai Ruoxi some ‘pills,’ after all, the spiritual energy from his Innate Celestial Furnace was much more potent than ordinary pills…

Sensing Yao Meng’s suspicious gaze, Mu Zhian coughed lightly and changed the subject. “After we go to Yu State, I’ll go see the Pill Emperor alone?”

“Yes.”

Yao Meng nodded slightly, smiling. “Your little maid and I will rest in her palace. But don’t be too nervous. I know the Pill Emperor. She won’t harm you. With her status, there’s no need for that. She just wants to confirm whether you truly have the Three-Tailed Fox bloodline.”

She definitely won’t harm me, but I don’t know if she’ll do anything… inappropriate. I don’t mind, but if Yao Meng finds out, I’ll probably be tied up with the World Cleansing Vines and dragged to the dungeon… Mu Zhian’s eyes flickered.

“What’s wrong?” Yao Meng asked, looking at him with a smile.

Mu Zhian snapped back to reality, shaking his head and chuckling. “Nothing. I was just a bit worried about accidentally offending the Pill Emperor…”

“The Pill Emperor has been at the Dao Integration realm for two lifetimes. She’s seen all kinds of people. She won’t fuss over such minor matters with a junior like you. Besides, for my sake, she won’t blame you,” Yao Meng said gently.

Mu Zhian pondered for a moment, then smiled. “I see… Then I’m relieved.”

But there was a hint of something unsaid in his smile.

Was Luo Tan really just curious about his Three-Tailed Fox constitution?

Probably not.

…

The Immortal Dynasty of Yu State was established by Luo Tan after she achieved Dao Integration and rose to fame.

Its enduring power in the Nine Provinces was largely due to the abundance of alchemists in Yu State, especially their Empress, Luo Tan, the only Pill Emperor in the Nine Provinces with the potential to refine immortal pills.

No one wanted to offend an alchemist, especially one nearing the level of refining immortal pills.

Coupled with her ancestral artifact, the Myriad Transformations Cauldron, countless cultivators sought opportunities to curry favor with the Pill Emperor.

However, even Soul Transformation cultivators might not be able to meet her. Most had to go through her maids or their connections to even have a chance.

There were even rumors that if Luo Tan wished, she could use her pills to cultivate two or three Soul Transformation experts, or even a Dao Integration expert.

Even ancient clans with vast resources couldn’t achieve this.

After all, even with resources, they lacked high-level alchemists like Luo Tan, who could refine perfect pills without much loss of potency.

Being the Pill Emperor, the ruler of Yu State, the founder of the Immortal Dynasty, and even providing life-extending pills to ordinary mortals every year, the Pill Emperor’s name was known and praised throughout Yu State.

Her Innate Celestial Furnace constitution, on the other hand, was often overlooked.

It wasn’t that no one had any… bold thoughts about her, such as fantasizing about being chosen by the beautiful Empress…

To be able to dual cultivate with such a magnificent woman, even dying immediately afterward would be worth it.

But unfortunately, this was just a fantasy. After all, the Empress of the Immortal Dynasty didn’t lack any resources and had seen countless geniuses. Appearance, talent, even family background, meant nothing to her.

Moreover, even meeting her was incredibly difficult.

Time passed quickly, and two days went by.

It wouldn’t take long for a Transcendence Realm Human Emperor to reach Yu State, but they had to take care of Mu Zhian, so their journey was naturally longer.

However, Mu Zhian, sitting in the phoenix carriage pulled by nine Dragon Sparrows, with a beauty in his arms, was quite relaxed.

Two days later, on a sunny afternoon, deep within the Dao Initial Palace, a servant rushed in and bowed. “Your Majesty, the Jade Empress has arrived at the palace. Mu Zhian is waiting outside.”

The elegant Empress on the throne, dressed in a luxurious white dress, looked up, her eyes bright. “He’s finally here?”

“Invite him in.”

She paused, as if remembering something, crossed her black silk-clad legs, and smiled faintly.

“No, take him to my bedchamber.”

“This isn’t a suitable place to talk.”