Chapter 377

With the decline of the Great Xia, the past history can no longer be traced. Even if we use the Destiny Dao to deduce it now, we can only see some brief scenes again. The more detailed aspects will never be known to people.

For example, why did the Eastern Pole Emperor turn against the Ziwei Divine Dynasty?

Who was that saint who left the Eastern Pole to travel to other worlds? Why did he leave? Where did he go?

Without a doubt, Luo Qianhua must be a descendant of that departed sage, but why did this sage return to Great Xia and leave descendants in the Eastern Pole?

All these past events, like the wind, may never have an answer.

But at least, Xiao Minghuang and the others learned that their ancestors all came from the ancient Great Xia, the Ziwei Divine Dynasty.

Tracing back to their ancestors was originally a casual idea by Xu Xiuer, but unexpectedly, it didn't ease the atmosphere; instead, it made it even heavier.

"Your Highness, Xiu'er never expected it to turn out like this..."

Xu Xiuer sighed softly.

"It's not your fault."

Xiao Minghuang shook her head and smiled, "It's not your fault. What's done is done, don't think too much about it."

Seeing that the atmosphere was about to freeze again, Ye Ruoshui suddenly walked to Xiao Minghuang's side, took her hand, and whispered in her ear, "Your Highness, let's go over there. I have something to tell you."

After saying that, he pulled Xiao Minghuang aside.

Although Xiao Minghuang was puzzled, she did not stop him.

The two walked away, leaving the group of people looking bewildered.

"Sister Lin, what are His Highness and Ruoshui whispering about?"

Xu Xiuer asked, puzzled.

She knew that Lin Wanqiu and Ye Ruoshui had a close relationship, and that she might know some inside information.

Sheng Bailan didn't want to know these gossips and turned to walk away.

"Wait, Bai Lan!"

Lin Wanqiu said softly, "This matter is also related to you, and you should know about it too."

If it's related to her, then it must be related to His Highness.

Sheng Bailan stopped and silently walked up to the two of them.

Under the watchful eyes of Xu Xiuer and Sheng Bailan, Lin Wanqiu slowly spoke, "... Actually, Your Highness probably wants to..."

On the other side.

Xiao Minghuang was pulled along by Ye Ruoshui, and they walked around towering ancient trees and deep into a flower field.

This sea of flowers covers a vast area, with all kinds of brightly colored and exotic flowers blooming in competition, creating a beautiful and enchanting scene that makes people feel as if they are in a dream world, unable to tear themselves away.

The fragrance of the flowers is refreshing and invigorating.

"Ruoshui, what exactly do you want to say?"

Looking at Ye Ruoshui, who was pulling her along and walking forward with her head down, Xiao Minghuang couldn't help but ask.

Although the scenery before her was exceptionally beautiful, she certainly didn't think that Ye Ruoshui was so excited and longing that she planned to have a back-to-basics battle under the bright sun, with the sky as her blanket and the earth as her bed.

"Your Highness..."

Ye Ruoshui finally stopped, casually plucked a pure white flower, and handed it to Xiao Minghuang: "Does Your Highness know what kind of flower this is?"

Xiao Minghuang was stunned for a moment, took the flower, and examined it carefully for a long time, but she still couldn't remember it at all.

She could accurately sense that this flower contained a relatively rich amount of Spiritual Qi, which should have a significant effect on cultivators at the King Realm. If the quantity was large enough and the purity was high enough, it would also have an effect on cultivators at the Saint Realm or even the Supreme Realm.

At the same time, she could also sense that there was a trace of Innate Qi within the flower. If it grew for a sufficient number of years, or if the environment was favorable enough, it would have the opportunity to transform into Heaven and Earth Divine Object.

Although she could accurately determine the effects of the flower, she simply couldn't name it.

Because she had never heard of it, she simply didn't know.

She knew that Ye Ruoshui probably had no expectation of those analyses about the effects and components of flowers, so she had no intention of explaining them and spoke frankly.

"This humble woman is of limited talent and learning," Xiao Minghuang shook her head and said softly with a smile, "Please, Mr. Ruoshui, teach me!"

Hearing this, Ye Ruoshui blushed slightly, rolled her eyes at her, and said reproachfully, "Haven't seen you for a while, Your Highness, why have you become so talkative?"

"Haha!" Xiao Minghuang chuckled, casually toying with the flower before tucking it into Ye Ruoshui's hair. "Mr. Ruoshui, you haven't told me yet what this flower is called?"

Ye Ruoshui's pretty face flushed even more, and she said softly, "Before Your Highness went to the Southern Wilderness, you asked me to refine the Minor Yin-Yang Pill. Do you still remember that?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Minghuang nodded.

To be honest, she had almost forgotten about it. If Ye Ruoshui hadn't brought it up, she probably wouldn't have remembered it.

Then she thought to herself: I should also find an opportunity to contact my master and see how her marriage is progressing...

"Hmm, what does that have to do with this flower?"

Xiao Minghuang asked.

"Your Highness knows that the most important ingredient in refining the Minor Yin-Yang Pill is the Lesser Yin-Yang Grass. However, Your Highness needs Minor Yin-Yang Pill that is effective even for Earth Immortals, so ordinary Lesser Yin-Yang Grass is not enough. Therefore, I consulted several senior Earth Immortals and, based on their suggestions, cultivated this more potent spiritual flower, named 'Yin-Yang Fusion Flower'!"

As she spoke, her cheeks flushed even more, seemingly a little shy, yet carrying a hint of pride.

"Based on the Yin-Yang Fusion Flower, I added various spiritual herbs, even a Spirit Severing Yuan Severing Grass of the Heavenly Divine Object Realm, as well as a Yin-Yang Conquest Pill of the Primordial Earth Immortal. With all of these combined, I finally refined this pill!"

As she spoke, Ye Ruoshui took out a jade box from her sleeve, held it in her palm, and her eyes sparkled like stars in the night sky.

She looked at Xiao Minghuang with hopeful eyes. "According to my estimation, this pill is already at the Earth Immortal level. It can easily..."

She paused, a hint of shyness appearing in her eyes and a blush spreading across her pretty face.

"... Even immortals in the Immortal Dao Domain will have their communication with the Great Dao temporarily severed under the influence of the Spirit Severing Yuan Severing Grass, greatly increasing the probability of... it's almost inevitable..."

As she spoke, Ye Ruoshui's voice grew softer and softer, and her expression became increasingly charming.

She raised her head, looking shyly at Xiao Minghuang, her eyes filled with deep affection, and said softly, "Your Highness, please accept it!"

"... Oh, um!"

Xiao Minghuang felt as if she could understand the first half of Ye Ruoshui's words, but the further she went, the less she understood. She was confused and had no idea what Ye Ruoshui was talking about.

It seems... this elixir also has some effect on immortals?

"Alright, I'll contact my master later and see how things are going on her end."

She then accepted the jade box from Ye Ruoshui, and the two returned to the ancient tree one after the other.

Seeing that the two had returned so quickly, Xu Xiuer immediately looked at them with great curiosity. "Your Highness, how come you finished so soon?"

"What's over?"

Xiao Minghuang looked bewildered and asked in return.

"Huh? You guys aren't..."

Xu Xiuer covered her mouth with her small hand, slightly surprised.

That's enough!

Ye Ruoshui said irritably.

"Whee!"

Xu Xiuer smiled, pursing her lips.

"Alright, alright, it's rare for His Highness to be back, so stop bickering."

Lin Wanqiu looked helpless and quickly changed the subject.

Then, she looked at Xiao Minghuang and said, "I think this is a rare opportunity. Why don't we hold a small banquet tonight and have a proper get-together?"

"Okay, that suits me perfectly." Xiao Minghuang agreed without hesitation.

Immediately, the group split up and took action.

Lin Wanqiu and the others prepared everything needed for the banquet, while Sheng Bailan accompanied Xiao Minghuang to visit various immortals, firstly to invite them to the banquet, and secondly to inform them of the unexpected events during their trip to the Southern Wilderness.

Before setting off.

"Bai Lan, wait for me a moment."

Then, Xiao Minghuang turned and walked into a secluded spot.

Watching Xiao Minghuang's departing figure, Sheng Bailan, unaware of his intentions, waited in place.

In less than fifteen minutes.

Xiao Minghuang came out again.

"Bai Lan, let's go."

As she spoke, she walked over to Sheng Bailan and naturally took her hand.

Sheng Bailan was taken aback, a blush rising on her pretty face, as if she was still a little unaccustomed to it.

The two walked hand in hand toward Penglai Immortal Island.

The reason Xiao Minghuang left briefly just now was to contact the Sun Hall Mistress.

But after making contact, she learned that the Sun Hall Mistress no longer needed the pill; she had already managed to win over her friend through persistent pursuit.

To Xiao Minghuang's surprise, the Sun Hall Mistress's beloved was actually the Taiyin Supreme of the Changsheng Lin Clan!

Now, the Sun Hall Mistress has left the Holy Academy and is staying in Yangzhou, the stronghold of the Lin Clan.

During their brief contact, Xiao Minghuang discovered that the situation on the Eastern Continent seemed to have undergone a tremendous change. Although the Changsheng Lin Clan was a Longevity Family with two immortal supreme beings guarding it, it still felt a great sense of crisis.

When Xiao Minghuang met with the various Earth Immortals, he planned to inquire in detail about the situation in the Eastern Pole and discuss these issues with them.

... However, now that the Sun Hall Mistress has already eloped with her beloved, what should she do with this top-quality, unparalleled dual cultivation pill in her possession...?

"Your Highness?"

As they walked, Sheng Bailan noticed that Xiao Minghuang seemed lost in thought and absent-minded, so she couldn't help but call out to her.

"Oh? What's wrong?"

Xiao Minghuang came to her senses.

Sheng Bailan pursed her lips. "Is Your Highness troubled by something? Is there anything I can do to help?"

Upon hearing the sound, Xiao Minghuang turned her head and saw Sheng Bailan looking at her with a solemn expression, her eyes seemingly filled with hope and expectation.

Seeing this, she thought for a moment and said seriously, "Not yet, but it should be available soon..."

"Good!"

Sheng Bailan responded without pressing further, because Xiao Minghuang was not just giving her a perfunctory answer, but was telling the truth.

After all, given Xiao Minghuang's character, she has always been honest, trustworthy, and a person of her word.

Afterwards, the two arrived at Penglai Immortal Island hand in hand.

The Penglai Earth Immortal and others had been waiting there for a long time.

When Xiao Minghuang and Sheng Bailan stepped onto Penglai Immortal Island, all the immortals bowed and greeted them warmly.

Xiao Minghuang's gaze shifted as she looked at everyone, but she didn't spot Innate Osmanthus.

"I have long admired Princess Xiao's name; it is as famous as thunder in my ears. Meeting her today has only enhanced my reputation!"

"The princess's beauty is unparalleled in the five realms; even immortals descended to earth could not compare!"

"Tsk tsk, even the Demon Emperor, who had already become a Celestial Immortal, was driven away by the princess... The princess's strength is now comparable to that of a Celestial Immortal!"

"Now that the princess is the ruler of the Southern Wilderness, she can now head north to the easternmost point of the Central Heaven, unify the Five Realms, and bring them under one rule!"

The immortals all praised him, creating a lively and bustling scene.

While it was said that the Earth Immortals were praising him, in reality, the three Earth Immortals —Penglai Earth Immortal, Primordial Earth Immortal, and Wei Clan Old Ancestor— were only slightly polite. Only the Earth Immortal Xuan Du was frantically flattering him.

"Hehe, you flatter me!"

Xiao Minghuang bowed to each of them, a faint smile always on her face.

Judging from Earth Immortal Xuan Du's words, he clearly did not know that the Demon Emperor had actually died at her hands; otherwise, he would not have said "expelle the Demon Emperor" but instead killed a Celestial Immortal!

Upon hearing the words of the immortals, Sheng Bailan was stunned for a moment before she came to her senses.