Becoming Invincible By Marrying The Ultimate Villainess - Chapter 39 - Chapter 39 – The Empress’s Scheme! Love Gu is On Its Way!

In the western courtyard of the Divine Strategy Manor, small bridges and flowing streams, the summer night breeze carried countless blossoms drifting through the air, peaceful and serene.

“Bad woman!”
“Stay away!”
“Don’t touch Daddy!”
“Su Su will fight you!”
“Wahh!”

Ning Ye sat beneath an ancient banyan tree in the courtyard, watching Su Su sleep soundly, curled up against his leg, her fists clenched as she mumbled in her dreams.

A faint smile formed on his face as he thought, Indeed, Jun Qianyue’s oppressive aura toward Su Su is too strong. Even in her dreams, the shadow of Jun Qianyue looms over her. Meeting her only once, how will this girl endure in the future?

Shaking his head, Ning Ye brought his thoughts back in order.

“Junlin Empire!”
“Night belongs to the Second Young Lady.”
“Day belongs to her.”
“And she is the current Empress of Junlin—Yun Jin.”

But according to the original plot of Against the Nine Heavens, Yun Jin had died years ago, killed by the former Saintess of the Yin Yang Sect, Mu Lingxi, one of the top ten demonic sects of Overheaven. She had taken Yun Jin’s place.

As for the Emperor of Junlin, Emperor Wu Yuan, he had secluded himself for years, shutting out the world, staying within the forbidden grounds of Junlin with that crimson dragon. His goal had been to break through to the Divine Concealment Realm. It was this that allowed Mu Lingxi to exploit the opportunity.

Tsk, tsk, tsk. Poor Emperor Wu. He doesn’t even realize that his empire is on the verge of collapse.

Having figured out the broad outlines of the situation in Junlin, Ning Ye looked thoughtfully toward the Junlin Palace, speaking softly to himself.

“If it’s Mu Lingxi of the Yin Yang Sect…”
“Then targeting me next might just be the best choice.”
“Indeed, all of this is part of Jun Qianyue’s plans.”

But how exactly will you target me?

Ning Ye rubbed his temples, knowing well the methods of the Yin Yang Sect and the Hehuan Sect—no better, no cleaner than each other. He realized that facing the former Saintess of the Yin Yang Sect, one of the top ten demonic sects, he would have to remain vigilant.

…

In the Shen Yue Palace of the Divine Strategy Manor, Qianye looked confused as he spoke to Jun Qianyue.

“Miss, are you really going to cooperate with Ning Ye?”
“Weren’t you planning to use him as bait before?”

Hearing this, Jun Qianyue took a leisurely sip of fine wine, replying casually: “Plans have changed.”
“Very normal.”
“And this is a win-win situation, so naturally, it must be done.”

“Alright! Next, that person in the imperial palace will be making a move soon—go and prepare!”

In her eyes, cooperating with Ning Ye wasn’t just a strategic decision—it could also help break the seal on her Heavenly Eye. Since it was beneficial in so many ways, why not?

Yes!

Qianye nodded and turned to leave.

Once she was gone, Jun Qianyue set down her cup, murmuring to herself: “Ning Ye… that man!”
“He truly has many secrets.”
“Does he also have a method or inheritance similar to my sealed Heavenly Eye?”
“Otherwise, how would he know so much about my affairs?”

A wry smile formed on her lips. Tonight’s encounter with Ning Ye in the Divine Strategy Tower had left her greatly astonished. She felt as though every secret she had was laid bare before him, while he remained an enigma—covered in fog, unfathomable.

For the first time, she felt a strong sense of curiosity toward a man. She felt an urge to uncover all of Ning Ye’s secrets!

…

Wudu, the Imperial Palace, Ta Xuan Lake.

A woman in a black phoenix gown was tossing fish food into the vast, clear waters of Ta Xuan Lake. Behind her, several mysterious figures in black robes and Yin Yang masks knelt silently.

“Lord!”
“Ning Ye has entered the Divine Strategy Manor.”
“But the identity of the girl with him remains unknown.”

Hearing this, the woman suddenly turned around. In the cold, silvery light of the moon, her phoenix crown gleamed as her long black hair was elegantly tied up. Her face, beautiful and gentle, was adorned with eyes that betrayed none of that gentleness—cold and imposing instead.

She was none other than the current Empress of the Junlin Empire, Yun Jin…. or rather, Mu Lingxi, the former Saintess of the Yin Yang Sect!

“Go to the Xie Sect!”
“Find out everything about the girl beside Ning Ye.”
“I have a feeling she’s not simple.”

Mu Lingxi narrowed her slender, cold eyes, a chilling gleam flickering within them.

Yes!

Upon hearing this, several mysterious figures in black robes bowed respectfully to Mu Lingxi before vanishing into the shadows beneath the moonlight.

After they left, a graceful figure quietly appeared before Ta Xuan Lake.

She wore a luxurious, gilded long dress that hugged her curves, outlining a seductive figure that could drive any man mad. Yet, despite this alluring appearance, her face was cold and ethereal, as if she had descended from the heavens.

She walked out beneath the moonlight, radiant and sacred, impossible to gaze upon directly.

She was none other than Mu Lin, the Princess Consort of the Junlin Empire.

“Greetings, Master.”

Mu Lin bowed slightly to Mu Lingxi.

“Lin’er!”

Mu Lingxi smiled as she asked, “Have you heard of the Tenth Prince, Ning Ye?”

“Of course,” Mu Lin nodded.

“What do you think of him?” Mu Lingxi asked with a hint of amusement in her tone.

Mu Lin paused, then replied, “Reporting to Master, I’ve heard that the Tenth Prince is truly extraordinary.”

“His Angry Buddha Lotus Flame has already spread across the entire Nine Heavens Continent.”

Very good.

Mu Lingxi nodded, then said, “Since that’s the case…”
“Prepare to take him.”
“It’s time.”

Hearing this, Mu Lin’s expression shifted. Her beautiful eyes filled with hesitation as she clenched her fists slowly.

“Master… do you mean… you want me to use the Yin-Yang Gu on Ning Ye?”

Hmm!

Mu Lingxi lightly nodded in response, her eyes shining with expectation and greed under the moonlight.

Sigh.

Mu Lin took a deep breath and asked again, “Master, why him?”

Mu Lingxi didn’t answer directly, instead asking, “What do you think?”

Mu Lin fell silent before speaking carefully, “Master… are you planning to use Ning Ye against the Jun family?”

Exactly.

Mu Lingxi nodded without hesitation.

“It seems your insight goes beyond that,” she raised an eyebrow, looking at Mu Lin with interest.

Mu Lin continued softly, “After destroying the Jun family…”
“You plan to send Ning Ye to the Sacred Mountain.”
“That way, our Yin-Yang Sect will have a pawn within the Nine Heavens Fengyu Tower.”

“Even more, this pawn is highly promising. He might become one of the top figures in the Nine Heavens Fengyu Tower.”

“In the future, perhaps we can use him to reach the peak of the Nine Heavens Fengyu Tower, bringing the Yin-Yang Sect countless benefits—hundreds or even thousands of times over.”

Mu Lin clearly laid out Mu Lingxi’s thoughts and strategy.

“Haha!”

Mu Lingxi chuckled, “Lin’er, you truly are my disciple.”

She reached out, gently caressing Mu Lin’s beautiful, cold face, a pleased expression on her face.

In her eyes, she had already taken the upper hand in the Junlin Empire.

Destroying the Jun family and plundering their resources from the Junlin Empire would soon become a reality.

Thus, Mu Lingxi had begun to set her sights on the future. She intended to use Ning Ye to infiltrate the Nine Heavens Fengyu Tower, using him to elevate the Yin-Yang Sect to new heights.

This plan was the first that formed in her mind after Ning Ye’s rise to fame across the continent.

Tenth Prince Ning Ye—she couldn’t afford to let him slip away.

“Master… truly wise!”

Mu Lin’s face was pale as she bowed deeply to Mu Lingxi.

She did admire her master’s cunning plans, but her heart was weighed down with deep sadness and discomfort.

The Yin-Yang Gu, also known as the Love Gu, was the highest secret technique of the Yin-Yang Sect.

A person had to cultivate the Yin-Yang Gu from a young age, and once used, it could only be employed once in their lifetime.

Once successfully cast, the target would perceive the caster as their eternal lover, under constant control.

What troubled Mu Lin was that in order to plant the Yin-Yang Gu in Ning Ye, she herself had to become its vessel.

Although she had always known this day might come, the reality of it still left her feeling suffocated and bitter.

No matter how hard she had tried, in the end, she would have to sacrifice her body and future, reduced to a mere pawn. This realization was painful and bitterly ironic.

“Do you not wish to comply?”

Mu Lingxi noticed Mu Lin’s subconscious resistance and sadness, her tone growing colder.

“No… not at all!”

Mu Lin hurriedly lowered her head, concealing her emotions. She knew her master’s temperament—this decision wasn’t up to her.

“Hmph! If not, then fine.”

Mu Lingxi snorted coldly and, with a faint smirk, commanded:

“Remember, three days from now is the Crown Prince’s birthday banquet.”
“Lin’er, take this opportunity to seize Ning Ye.”
“Do you understand?”

Mu Lin clenched her teeth and replied, “Understood, Master.”

Her beautiful eyes were already brimming with tears, but even though she was filled with sorrow, she could only nod in response to her master’s demands. She didn’t dare let a single tear fall before Mu Lingxi.

Saintess of the Yin-Yang Sect?

Princess Consort of the East Palace?

She may seem high and mighty, but in the eyes of the big shots, she was nothing more than a pawn!

Fate—ultimately, it couldn’t be escaped.

What else could she do but accept? Resistance was futile.

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