She had the perfect body of a human woman, skin as white as congealed cream yet utterly bloodless. Her long black hair fell to her waist, and she wore a luxurious gown embroidered with black mandala patterns. A faint black mist lingered around her, giving her an aura that was both eerie and noble.
The instant Fu Ye's gaze fell upon her, the undead being slowly opened her eyes.
What kind of eyes were those?
Her pupils were like the deepest night, devoid of even the slightest gleam, yet they seemed capable of seeing through the innermost secrets of one's heart. The corners of her eyes tilted faintly upward, carrying a trace of elusive allure and coldness.
Her gaze did not linger. It passed straight through the densely packed Commander Level undead, crossed over the sleeping Monarch-level undead, and met the gazes of Fu Ye, Liu Xian, and Liu Ru in midair.
The air instantly froze.
Even someone as powerful as Liu Xian felt a chill rise from the depths of her soul the moment she met those eyes. Even the magic energy within her body became slightly sluggish.
Fu Ye, however, remained calm, without the slightest ripple in his eyes.
He recognized this undead being and knew her identity.
In the original story, she had been the Ancient King's most loyal subordinate. She had followed him through countless battles throughout her life and paid an enormous price to seal the Fiendish Abyss. In the end, she became an undead being, guarding the depths of the Fiendish Abyss as she awaited the Ancient King's return.
Her name was Jiu You Empress.
Jiu You Empress's gaze rested on Fu Ye for a moment. A trace of surprise seemed to flash through those lifeless pupils before they returned to their icy stillness.