Outside Wuzhi Peak.
Yun Roumu saw Ye Yu’s figure streak across the sky like a rainbow.
A burst of joy surged in her heart, immediately wanting to follow.
But she had barely left the Azure Cloud Sect before she lost track of him.
The massive difference in cultivation level… it brought about a sense of defeat in Yun Roumu’s heart.
Thinking about it, it all felt surreal.
Just a few months ago, when they were dispatched to the Great Qian Dynasty, Ye Yu was still that junior following by her side.
But now, in such a short time, Ye Yu’s progress was jaw-dropping.
At his current realm, Yun Roumu could no longer discern his true power.
Up to this point, the Dao companions Ye Yu had chosen were not only stunningly beautiful but also immensely powerful.
Even their sect master, Luo Ze, felt inferior in comparison.
This left Yun Roumu feeling rather helpless. Compared to him, she truly felt a strong sense of inadequacy.
And yet, the more it was like this, the more Yun Roumu wanted to prove herself and secure a place by Ye Yu’s side. So that, in the end, she wouldn’t be left without even a chance.
That would be a lifelong regret.
After careful thought, Yun Roumu resolved to take a risky approach.
If she couldn’t win him over, she’d use a pill!
As they say, cook the rice before the water runs dry.
Thus came the scene where she raided the alchemy room.
But who would have thought, she’d get caught red-handed by Hall Master Cao Lang’an and her master Luo Ze.
Not only did they confiscate all the pills, but they also revoked her access to the alchemy room.
This left Yun Roumu despondent.
She had the plan in mind, ready to take the leap. But with nothing in her hands, how was she supposed to leap?
Afterward, Yun Roumu’s determination didn’t falter.
She continued trying to sneak into the alchemy room to execute her plan again and grab some of the special pills she needed.
But again, things didn’t go as expected.
In the following days, Hall Master Cao Lang’an did nothing but squat by the alchemy room’s door, making sure she couldn’t get in.
The intent was clear—keeping Yun Roumu out.
This left her completely speechless.
With no other choice, she had to face him directly, “Uncle, why are you like this? Just turn a blind eye this once. I’ll repay this favor someday!”
Cao Lang’an gave a bitter smile.
“No need to repay me. The Sect Master has ordered that all borderline pills be taken off the shelves. If even one pill slips out, I’m going to lose my leg.”
“So, forget about it. Getting into the alchemy room won’t make a difference!”
Yun Roumu suddenly felt extremely awkward.
Being caught by her elders sneaking out borderline pills was indeed quite embarrassing.
Getting caught by an elder while trying to take a borderline pill was indeed quite embarrassing. But there was no turning back now. As long as she could win over Ye Yu, did it really matter if she lost a little face?
However, without the pills, it was truly disappointing. Was she really going to have to go for a “take him by force” approach?
Yun Roumu’s cheeks flushed slightly.
After some serious mental preparation, she resolved to ascend Wuzhi Peak.
Yet unexpectedly, she saw Ye Yu leaving.
Nothing seemed to go as planned.
Yun Roumu couldn’t help but sigh.
If only she had the strength to catch up to Ye Yu, then it would be a perfect chance to be alone with him.
But as it was now, she could only watch as he disappeared from sight.
Yun Roumu sighed again, but her gaze grew even more determined.
There was only one thought in her heart: to grow stronger in the shortest time possible.
Only this way could she follow in Ye Yu’s footsteps, never to be left behind again.
…
Northern Desolate Continent.
Great Yong Dynasty Imperial Palace.
Huangfu Baizhi and Liang Yu were discussing state affairs in the grand hall.
Ever since Ye Yu left, the two of them had taken on the entire responsibility of developing the Great Yong Dynasty.
Their days were quite full.
However, in the next moment, Huangfu Baizhi and Liang Yu both raised their heads simultaneously, looking forward.
A woman dressed in white, with a stunningly beautiful face, walked toward them.
She wore a light yellow hairpin that gently swayed with her steps, looking incredibly elegant.
Everywhere she passed, guards, cultivators, palace maids—all fell unconscious.
They couldn’t even call out for help.
Seeing this, Huangfu Baizhi sternly shouted, “Who are you? Why do you trespass in the Great Yong’s imperial palace?”
“My surname is Bai, and I come from the Bai family of Wangchuan Cliff. I’m just here to find someone.”
With that, she took out a scroll from her storage pouch and unfurled it.
Painted on it was none other than Ye Yu, dressed in a black robe.
Yes.
The one holding the scroll was none other than Bai Miaoling, the true princess of the Demon Realm.
After the Nirvana Glazed Robe vanished and the hairpin appeared, Bai Miaoling felt an intense sensation in her heart—
Ye Yu had returned.
So, she ordered the Bai family’s head, Bai Yuben, to mobilize all their resources to find Ye Yu’s whereabouts. If there was any news, he was to report to her immediately.
Bai Yuben felt quite pained by this.
A thousand years ago, Bai Miaoling had issued the same command. He had led the Bai family in searching for decades, but they never found a trace of Ye Yu.
And now, a thousand years later, they were repeating the old story.
Though he was quite curious, Bai Yuben followed her instructions nonetheless.
Unexpectedly, this time, they actually managed to uncover information on Ye Yu.
The new emperor of the Great Yong Dynasty was named Ye Yu.
Bai Yuben reported this to Bai Miaoling.
Bai Miaoling didn’t hesitate for a moment. Immediately, she came personally to the Great Yong Dynasty’s imperial palace to confirm.
And so, the current scene unfolded.
After Huangfu Baizhi and Liang Yu saw the scroll, they could confirm at once— the man in the painting was indeed their husband, Ye Yu.
The two exchanged a glance, and Huangfu Baizhi softly asked, “Who are you? Why are you looking for my husband?”
At these words, Bai Miaoling narrowed her eyes slightly, and her aura turned icy cold in an instant.
Frost formed across the floor around her.
“Your husband?”
Just four words, yet they were bone-chilling.
Huangfu Baizhi’s brow furrowed, and spiritual energy began to circulate around her.
Beside her, Liang Yu stepped forward and said in a low voice, “That’s right. Ye Yu is also my husband. What do you intend to do?”
She instinctively took Bai Miaoling for an enemy of Ye Yu, someone here to seek revenge, and upon seeing the two of them, had murderous intent.
Otherwise— why was this woman radiating such intense killing intent?
Indeed, at this moment, Bai Miaoling was filled with murderous rage!
She had never expected that after a thousand years, Ye Yu would have taken Dao companions again.
And not just one, but two at once!
What was that supposed to mean?
Was she now expected to share him with two other women?
No, Bai Miaoling refused to accept this. She would never allow anyone else to claim Ye Yu. Her husband could belong only to her.
With a twist of her fingers, countless petals appeared in the air.
Huangfu Baizhi and Liang Yu both went on full alert, prepared to fight at any moment.
And at that very moment, a flash of light appeared outside the hall. A woman in a black robe suddenly arrived at the entrance.
Her arrival interrupted the tension that was about to erupt into a clash.
Huangfu Baizhi’s gaze was cold.
Judging by the spiritual energy emanating from this newcomer, she was at least in the Tribulation Crossing realm.
Since when had the Northern Desolate Continent gained so many powerful cultivators?
And her beauty— it was no less than hers or Liang Yu’s.
The four women looked at each other.
Finally, Liang Yu broke the silence.
“And who might you be? What brings you here?”
The woman replied in a deep voice, “I’ve heard that the emperor of the Great Yong Dynasty is named Ye Yu. Where is he?”
At these words, Huangfu Baizhi and Liang Yu felt a deep confusion.
What on earth was going on today? Why were so many people here to look for Ye Yu?