Women's Kingdom

At that moment, a majestic aura like a waking giant dragon bore down instantly. The entire palace seemed to tremble as countless people looked toward the central hall.

This pressure was far stronger than Yun Yun's and the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King's had been. They were not even on the same level.

The forty or fifty people around them also emanated powerful auras. There were even quite a few Dou Kings among them, though most were Dou Spirits.

Xiao Yi Xian looked at the graceful figure seated upon the throne. The Sword Box on her back trembled, as if something had been stirred awake, and an aura of sovereign majesty suddenly awakened.

An aura comparable to that of a Dou Zong surged from Xiao Yi Xian, instantly overwhelming every pressure present.

Beneath her worn Bronze Mask, Xiao Yi Xian's lowered eyes stared fixedly ahead. Her purple hair and robes rose without wind.

"Hm?"

The graceful figure atop the throne platform looked at Xiao Yi Xian, a trace of fear flashing through her eyes as the tidal pressure crushed down upon her.

Everyone present was stunned by Xiao Yi Xian's aura. Even the weaker Dou Spirits could not help trembling.

"Thump, thump, thump!"

As the fleeting pressure vanished, the figure atop the platform descended step by step. Her golden gown and dazzling golden hair swayed in the wind.

Xiao Yi Xian looked at the tranquil and gentle woman before her, whose face was veiled. Her skin was as crystalline as jade, and her eyes shone like a galaxy of stars.

She wore a noble silver-white gown, and her cascade of golden hair fell casually over her fragrant shoulders, hanging straight to her slender willow waist.

The long pale legs faintly visible beneath her gown drew Xiao Yi Xian's attention even more. The innate aura of authority she possessed was no weaker than the original description of Medusa.

As Xiao Yi Xian watched the graceful figure approach, a flash of admiration inevitably crossed her eyes.

Her complexion was exceptionally fair, and a vast sea of stars seemed to lie within her pale golden eyes. Yet with the veil concealing her face, Xiao Yi Xian could not see what she truly looked like.

Little Spirit looked at the young lady before her in confusion. She felt a trace of familiarity.

Liu Yan kept his head lowered the entire time. A small fry like him truly could not afford to provoke her!

Moreover, he feared that the expert before them would discover his young mistress's secret technique. After all, he knew the pressure looked incredibly convincing, but it was not backed by corresponding strength.

Chi Han coiled tightly around Xiao Yi Xian's arm within her sleeve, trembling inwardly. Its master had only recovered to the level of a Da Dou Shi.

The woman before them was definitely stronger than the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King. In its heart, its master could absolutely crush her, but the problem was that its master had yet to recover her cultivation.

That was right. It believed Xiao Yi Xian had once been an expert who had fallen in cultivation for some reason...

"I, Fu Ya, greet you, Senior!" Fu Ya smiled faintly beneath her veil and respectfully bowed to Xiao Yi Xian.

The lovely voice entering Xiao Yi Xian's ears made her feel comfortable. She was certain that the person before her was not only powerful, but definitely beautiful as well.

That beauty, like that of an Elf Queen, made Xiao Yi Xian suddenly want to say, "I want to tear off this woman's veil."

But the thought soon passed. Her strength did not permit it. An expert had to maintain an expert's bearing.

Fu Ya smiled faintly beneath her veil as she studied the calm eyes beneath that worn Bronze Mask.

That pressure from before was definitely not as simple as that of an ordinary one-star Dou Zong. She did not know how this little girl had entered, but she was certainly no ordinary person.

Though she had the body of a child, she might be some old monster with peculiar tastes.

Her respectful bow was also an apology for her earlier actions. Though she was at the peak of the Dou Emperor realm, she knew very well the difference between a Dou Zong and a Dou Emperor.

Not to mention that, in her eyes, Xiao Yi Xian was definitely no ordinary Dou Zong.

Xiao Yi Xian looked at the breathtaking figure before her and said calmly, "What place is this, and who are you people?"

A peculiar glint flashed through Fu Ya's eyes as she respectfully replied, "This is the small world of my Flower and Grass Elf Tribe. I am the current Queen—Fu Ya!"

Listening to Pheobe's words, Xiao Yi Xian pondered the matter. What surprised her most was that this place was actually a small world.

Not just anyone could create a world. Even Dou Venerates might not necessarily be able to make a small world, though exceptionally gifted Dou Venerate experts might have a chance.

Dou Qi was originally meant to "strengthen the tendons and bones, and nourish the body."

A Dou Zhe "condensed a qi vortex."

A Dou Shi formed "Fighting Energy gauze armor."

A Da Dou Shi formed "Dou Qi Armor."

A Dou Spirit could wield "Fighting Energy solidification."

The hallmark of a Dou King was "Fighting Energy transformation into wings."

A Dou Emperor was similar, also using "Fighting Energy transformation into wings."

Upon reaching the Dou Zong realm, there was a vast difference. They comprehended space and could "walk through the void."

Dou Venerates wielded "the power of space." Once powerful enough to become Half Saints below the Dou Sheng realm, opening up space was not a problem either.

Only upon reaching the Dou Sheng realm could one open up a "space" of one's own. As for Dou Di, they were continental-level experts, invincible existences.

Xiao Yi Xian lightly sensed this small world. The Dou Qi here was indeed about ten percent denser than outside. It truly resembled a small world.

"We accidentally entered this place. Is there a way to leave?" Xiao Yi Xian glanced at the graceful figure beside her and spoke calmly.

"Hm." Fu Ya pondered for a moment before saying, "My tribe has lived here for generations and does not know of any way out. There is only..."

"Hm? Only what?" Xiao Yi Xian looked at Fu Ya, who was deliberately acting mysterious, and felt a faint sense of foreboding.

"Only by entering the Forbidden Ground and reaching its deepest part might there be a way out!" Fu Ya said solemnly after considering it.

Upon hearing Fu Ya's words, many elders who knew the truth sharply drew breath. Many members of the Flower and Grass Elf Tribe did not even know the Forbidden Ground existed, believing the world before them was all there was.

Fu Ya glanced at Xiao Yi Xian and relaxed when she found that the expert showed no reaction. She had some selfish motives in saying this, but it was mostly the truth.

She believed that, with an expert's soul perception, Xiao Yi Xian would be able to tell she was not lying.

Indeed, Fu Ya's eyes were filled with sincerity. At the very least, the exit truly lay deep within the Forbidden Ground.

And Xiao Yi Xian was not truly a Dou Zong expert at all. She was merely a novice who had recently broken through to Da Dou Shi.

Looking at Pheobe, who was staring intently at her, Xiao Yi Xian felt helpless. What else could she do? She had to reach the Tagor Desert ahead of schedule.

Liu Yan wiped the cold sweat from his forehead behind them. He was terrified they would start fighting. Once they did, they would be finished.

Little Spirit tilted her head and said to Xiao Yi Xian, "Sister, then let's explore the Forbidden Ground. Don't we have important business to handle?"

Xiao Yi Xian looked at Little Spirit with approval in her eyes. She had been waiting for an excuse to step down, otherwise it would be hard to keep up the act...

Xiao Yi Xian lightly brushed aside a lock of her hair with her finger and said with interest, "Oh? Then I would like to see this so-called Forbidden Ground of your tribe."

Fu Ya nodded at the side, then looked at Little Spirit with surprise in her eyes. She could sense that this child was somewhat close to them and might very well be one of their tribe.

Fu Ya then respectfully said to Xiao Yi Xian, "Then would Senior please rest at Little King for the night? We can go tomorrow."

Xiao Yi Xian nodded. "Very well. I am somewhat tired as well."

Amid Liu Yan's silent complaints behind her, she left everyone's sight under the guidance of a maid.

After leaving the palace, Xiao Yi Xian's eyes reflected the scene before her. A towering giant tree stood in the center, surrounded by houses.

Abundant spiritual energy filled this small world, its concentration even higher than outside.

The ancient buildings were steeped in history. Moreover, Xiao Yi Xian had noticed that all the officials she had seen in the palace were women. Even the soldiers around them and the crowds in the distance were women.

This was completely a Women's Kingdom!

Women were everywhere, and the land stretched only as far as the eye could see, seemingly bounded by a green barrier. This small world truly was small.