Yunxi discovered that the Chiyang King was a clever man who knew how to seize an opportunity, so she said nothing. She merely boarded the King's carriage and returned to the royal palace in a grand procession, with Dugu He accompanying them.
The Chiyang King remained silent after getting into the carriage. What he had seen earlier must have shaken him deeply. In the end, he could not hold back any longer and asked:
"Ranxi, Immortal Maiden, how did You'an become like that?"
Yunxi had originally been resting with her eyes closed. Only after hearing the King's words did she open them and say:
"He used an evil art in pursuit of immortality. When he encountered his nemesis, heavenly lightning, his true nature was naturally exposed. The backlash all fell upon him, and that face is his true appearance."
"How long has he lived?"
Yunxi shook her head and said:
"I don't know. You should ask your ancestors that. When did they begin establishing the position of State Preceptor?"
After hearing this, the King fell silent once more. He did not speak again until they entered the royal palace.
After the three got out of the carriage, the Chiyang King personally led Dugu He and Yunxi into the forbidden grounds.
This time, however, they had made arrangements. Dugu He was responsible for escorting the captured Alien Realm woman, Yunxi, while the King personally brought them into the forbidden grounds.
The group of three entered the forbidden grounds without incident. Yunxi could clearly feel the suppression on her growing stronger and stronger, while her memories rapidly blurred.
Just as the three arrived at the entrance to the core of the forbidden grounds, a black figure blocked their path. The newcomer's vertical pupils stared fixedly at Yunxi as he spoke coldly:
"Where