Donghuang Ziyou Was Also Confused!

Ten Thousand Devil Kingdom, Devil Palace.

Donghuang Ziyou stood in the great hall, clad in a purple-gold Phoenix Battle Armor, her hands clasped behind her back.

After two full days of fierce battle, the North Profound Heaven army had finally taken the Devil Palace.

This meant that from now on, the Ten Thousand Devil Kingdom would fall under North Profound Heaven's control.

"This battle was so earth-shaking; those enemies lurking in the shadows definitely won't sit idly by!" Donghuang Ziyou thought to herself.

Four years ago, the twelve Quasi Emperor Realm experts who ambushed and besieged her still had their mastermind undiscovered.

This forced her to stay vigilant and make the most thorough preparations for this campaign against the Ten Thousand Devil Kingdom.

"Your Majesty!"

Ruo Ying's slender, fiery figure emerged from a black light.

Without turning her head, Donghuang Ziyou asked, "Have you uncovered any news?"

As soon as the situation in the Ten Thousand Devil Kingdom was settled, she had sent Ruo Ying to dispatch top intelligence officers to scout the surrounding area.

Ruo Ying nodded. "According to reports from the forward scouts, demon race movements have been detected three hundred thousand li beyond the border of the Ten Thousand Devil Kingdom."

"Demon race?!" Donghuang Ziyou was slightly startled.

Even the demon race was getting involved.

It seemed the situation was more complicated than she had imagined.

"Yes!" Ruo Ying nodded. "Just as Your Majesty predicted, they appear to be setting up an ambush there, most likely at Tongtian Mountain Valley."

"Can you confirm the final location is Tongtian Mountain Valley?" Donghuang Ziyou turned around.

Ruo Ying shook her head. "The demon race's senses are incredibly sharp; our intelligence officers didn't dare get too close."

Donghuang Ziyou waved her jade hand and pulled a massive map from the void.

After examining it carefully, she narrowed her beautiful eyes and said, "If someone wanted to ambush us, the best spot would be Tongtian Mountain Valley."

Ruo Ying nodded slightly. Donghuang Ziyou was not only skilled at managing court affairs.

On the battlefield, she was also a natural prodigy, well-versed in all kinds of military strategy and deception.

"Your Majesty, how do we overcome this obstacle?" Ruo Ying asked.

After taking the Ten Thousand Devil Kingdom, Donghuang Ziyou would have to lead the troops back to North Profound Heaven.

If there was an ambush at Tongtian Mountain Valley, they had to get through it!

Donghuang Ziyou stared at the map for a moment, took a deep breath, and said, "With the enemy's strength unclear, forcefully charging in is not a wise move."

"I think we can divide into three armies: one to break through head-on, with the other two providing flank cover."

Ruo Ying nodded. "Understood! I'll notify the three armies to formulate a specific battle plan!"

Just as she turned around, a figure hurried into the great hall.

"Report!"

The newcomer was the Second Wave Intelligence Officer Leader sent out by Ruo Ying.

Ruo Ying asked, "Any new news?"

The Intelligence Officer Leader replied, "A sudden change occurred at Tongtian Mountain Valley. The demonic beasts lying in ambush there were all slaughtered by an unknown expert!"

"From the remaining demon beast carcasses and the positions of their ambush, I speculate that the demon race's ambush force numbered at least ten thousand, including several hundred first-tier great demons!"

Hearing this, Donghuang Ziyou raised her head in surprise. "Is this true?"

"Absolutely true!" The Intelligence Officer Leader quickly nodded. "I personally entered the valley with my subordinates and confirmed that all the ambushers were dead!"

"This..."

Donghuang Ziyou couldn't help but part her little mouth.

In such a short time, killing tens of thousands of demonic beasts in one go, including several hundred third-tier great demons.

Just what mighty figure was this?

Was it him, or them? And why would they strike so ruthlessly against the demon race's ambush?

Was it for the sake of her North Profound Heaven, or for some other reason?

Even as sharp as Donghuang Ziyou was, she was momentarily stunned by this sudden turn of events.

Still, at the end of the day, the ambushers being killed was a great stroke of luck.

Donghuang Ziyou immediately gave the order: "Command the three armies to assemble. We return to North Profound Heaven in half an hour."

South Profound Heaven, Imperial Palace.

A streak of white light pierced through the void and appeared.

South Profound Heavenly Emperor Qin Cang reached out and grabbed this beam of light.

This beam of light was a communication method exclusive to the Demon Race, called a Feather Message.

He channeled a strand of Spiritual Power to open the Feather Message, and a shocking piece of news reached Qin Cang's ears.

"This commander's ambush force sent to intercept the Mysterious Ice Empress was wiped out overnight by a mysterious person, with corpses scattered all over the valley!"

"The Mysterious Ice Empress thus made it through unimpeded and returned to North Profound Heaven!"

"This mission is declared a failure!"

Qin Cang's fists clenched tightly, his arms trembling violently.

"Damn it, how can it be?!"

"Who the hell made this move?!"

Such a godsend opportunity, and it was ruined by some mysterious person—there was nothing more infuriating in the world!

Now, the generous rewards given to the Demon Race were wasted, and the Mysterious Ice Empress came out unscathed.

This was truly a loss on all fronts!

In Qin Cang's heart, a stifling fire nearly gushed out like a volcano.

Taking a few deep breaths, the coldness in his eyes deepened.

"Donghuang Ziyou, you can escape the first, but not the fifteenth!"

"My abilities and methods go beyond your imagination. Just wait—no matter who helps you, I'll make you submit to my might!"

Calming his rage, Qin Cang revealed a hint of a cruel smile.

The South Profound Heaven Imperial Clan's forbidden ultimate skill, the World Destroying Scripture, was only one level away from Great Perfection.

By then, he would be invincible in the Emperor Realm, even touching the Great Sage Realm!

On the day his divine skill was complete, he would make Donghuang Ziyou watch in despair as North Profound Heaven was devoured piece by piece.

North Profound Heaven, Crystal Palace.

The bright morning sunlight fell, making the Crystal Palace look like a dreamy paradise, utterly beautiful.

After washing up with his daughters, Lin Xuan made them another incredibly rich and delicious breakfast.

Just as they finished eating, an old man in a white robe with an elegant, scholarly aura walked through the door.

"Greetings Imperial Husband!"

The old man was Grand Tutor Yang Wencheng of the Xuanbing Palace.

"Grand Tutor Yang, good morning." Lin Xuan nodded in return.

From what he knew, Yang Wencheng was the teacher Donghuang Ziyou had appointed for the children's lessons, holding the official post of Grand Tutor.

Yang Wencheng also had another identity—one of the Ten Grand Masters of the North Profound Heaven literary path.

He was as renowned as Jiang Jiubai, Shen Yakang, and others, known for his vast knowledge and high moral standing.

When Donghuang Ziyou had no time, Yang Wencheng would come to the Crystal Palace to teach at irregular intervals.

Seeing Yang Wencheng, Xuan Zhu and the others quickly stood up and lined up to bow to him. "Greetings, Teacher Grand Tutor!"

"Good, good, good!" Yang Wencheng's eyes were full of smiles. "The children are so well-behaved!"

Xuan Zhu stepped forward and asked, "Teacher, are you here to give us a lesson today?"

Yang Wencheng shook his head and looked at Lin Xuan with a face full of respect.

"Imperial Husband, your father, is a Literary Saint. How could I, a teacher, dare to show off my meager skills in front of him?"

"With Imperial Husband guiding you, it's time for me, this part-time teacher, to step down."

Lin Xuan slightly nodded.

Yang Wencheng had to help Donghuang Ziyou manage court affairs and couldn't devote all his energy to educating the children.

Now that he, a full-time dad, was here, he was naturally the best choice for the children.

After hearing this, the little girls' eyes sparkled with excitement.

Having Daddy as their teacher would be so much fun!

Yang Wencheng then took out an ink painting from his sleeve, stepped forward, and said, "Imperial Husband, this old official came today with another matter to ask for your help."

Lin Xuan saw that the ink painting depicted a snowy landscape, seemingly a scene from North Profound Heaven.

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