Chapter 382

Her fingers traced circles around the petals, gently yet firmly, as if trying to open them up.

Finally, after repeated efforts, the flower buds bloomed.

"Mmm... uh..."

Xiao Minghuang groaned again, her whole body trembling, as if an electric current was running from her lower abdomen throughout her entire body.

Caught between Ye Ruoshui and Lin Wanqiu, and with Xu Xiuer, Luo Qianhua, and Sheng Bailan taking advantage of her, Xiao Minghuang could no longer resist and became completely engrossed in the encounter, descending into madness.

In the blink of an eye.

A month has passed.

One morning.

The morning sunlight streamed into the room through the curtains.

Xiao Minghuang opened her eyes, feeling utterly exhausted.

"Here..." She frowned, feeling dizzy and unable to remember many things clearly.

"I remember drinking with Ruoshui and the others before, and then..."

After that, her memory became hazy, as if she had fallen asleep.

In her dream, she seemed to become weak and powerless, sometimes being taken care of by the five women in turns, and sometimes being surrounded by them, like a star surrounded by a constellation.

She stretched out her arms to support herself as she sat up, the thin sheet slipping down to reveal a patch of snow-white skin.

With no one else in the room, Xiao Minghuang felt no shame. She checked her body and found no obvious bruises or other marks.

"Ugh! I must have lost my mind..."

Suddenly, she sighed softly and rubbed her temples.

With her current physical strength, unless it's a divine object comparable to the rarest treasures in the heavens, it would be impossible to leave a mark on her body.

"Even though it's a dream, I can't help but feel like it's real..."

While pondering, Xiao Minghuang got up from the bed, and with a thought, a bright yellow dress was draped over her body.

Xiao Minghuang walked to the dressing table and looked at herself in the mirror. She saw that her face was beautiful, her eyebrows and eyes were like spring, her eyes were like autumn water, her cheeks were flushed, and her cherry lips were red and moist. She was even more charming than usual.

"This... it really does feel like a wet dream..." she murmured. "Xiao Minghuang, oh Xiao Minghuang, you are so weak, this won't do..."

Immediately, a thought flashed through her mind, and an invisible aura burst forth, completely dispelling the inexplicable allure.

Instantly, the woman in the mirror appeared majestic, all traces of her former allure vanished, replaced by a spirited and powerful presence, like an empress reigning over the world, making her impossible to look directly at.

Xiao Minghuang nodded in satisfaction.

She stood up, stretched, and walked towards the door.

Just then, the door creaked open.

Lin Wanqiu looked at her with a beaming smile, "Your Highness, you're finally awake."

She wore a light red long dress, her hair was tied up high, revealing a section of her slender, fair neck. Every smile and frown was full of rich charm, making people unable to help but have endless fantasies.

"Wanqiu..."

Xiao Minghuang hesitated for a moment, intending to ask what happened on the night of their gathering, but ultimately she didn't say it.

If she were to voice this question, she might really be digging a hole for herself and burying it.

"What's up?"

"Senior Penglai requests Your Highness's presence, saying he has important matters to discuss."

Xiao Minghuang nodded and replied, "I understand."

Slipping down, Xiao Minghuang stepped out the door, leaped into the air, and flew away towards the horizon.

Gazing at Xiao Minghuang's departing figure in the sky, Lin Wanqiu's lips curled into a sly smile.

498. Attacking on two fronts

On the way to Penglai Immortal Island.

As Xiao Minghuang flew, he checked his condition once again.

The reason was that since she woke up, she felt that her body had undergone some kind of unusual change. This feeling was extremely faint and could not be detected at all without careful observation.

But it was precisely because this change was so subtle that it made Xiao Minghuang even more concerned.

However, no matter how she checked, she couldn't find anything unusual, so she had to give up for the time being.

Not long after.

Xiao Minghuang arrived at Penglai Immortal Island.

Inside the central palace, all the earth immortals and the Innate Osmanthus gathered together.

The moment Xiao Minghuang stepped in, everyone turned to look at her.

"Princess, you've finally emerged from seclusion!"

The Earth Immortal Xuan Du said urgently, "We went to look for the princess several times in the past few days, but Miss Ye said that the princess is in seclusion and cannot be disturbed..."

"Fellow Daoist, please don't be hasty. Tell me what's going on," Xiao Minghuang smiled calmly, though a slight embarrassment crept into her heart. While the immortals were in a flurry of activity, she was probably engaged in some intimate acts with her sisters...

"Recently, the Holy Academy has made some new moves..."

The Earth Immortal Xuan Du briefly described the events of the past few days.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Minghuang frowned slightly.

It turned out that during her "seclusion," the Holy Academy suddenly summoned Sacred Lands, Aristocratic Families, and Imperial Dynasties, and began a large-scale invasion of the North Sea and the Western Lands.

These two worlds were not large in scale, only two to three tenths of the size of the Eastern Pole of the Central Heaven, roughly equivalent to half of the Southern Wilderness. Therefore, they had little ability to resist the Eastern Pole army.

In particular, the Western Land, the overlord of the world, the Great Sumeru Mountain of the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, seemed to lie down in the face of the invasion of the Eastern Pole, offering no respectable resistance whatsoever. At this moment, most of its territory has already fallen into the hands of the Eastern Pole.

Although the immortals of Beihai fought bravely, their strength was far inferior to that of the Eastern Great Army led by the immortals, and they were in a steady retreat.

Upon hearing this news, Xiao Minghuang's expression turned serious.

Why would the Holy Academy suddenly send troops to attack the Western Lands and the Northern Sea?

"We don't know the specifics either," Earth Immortal Xuan Du. "Perhaps it's because the Holy Academy is unable to suppress the many holy lands and aristocratic families, so it has to make up for the deficit from the North Sea and the Western Lands."

"Is that so..." Xiao Minghuang was silent for a moment before saying, "What suggestions do you fellow Daoists have?"

"In my opinion, since the Holy Academy has already dispatched troops, we cannot remain uninvolved," said the Primordial Earth Immortal, stroking his beard.

"That's right, I also think we should participate; we can't just stand by and watch the North Sea and the Western Regions fall."

"Once the North Sea and the Western Lands fall into the hands of the Holy Academy, the Eastern Pole Emperor's strength will inevitably increase greatly, and he will certainly take drastic measures against us at that time."

The immortals from all the lands expressed their opinions.

"What you fellow Daoists say is absolutely right."

Upon hearing this, all the immortals looked down at her, awaiting her final decision.

"Then, I invite all fellow Daoists to proceed to the North Sea to stop the Eastern Expeditionary Army from advancing further north. A Yue and I will go to the Western Lands. What do you all think?"

Xiao Minghuang pondered for a long time before slowly speaking.

"Of course, I will obey the princess's orders."

"We are willing to serve you like dogs and horses."

Afterwards, everyone discussed the division of labor in detail and finally decided that Penglai Earth Immortal and Primordial Earth Immortal would stay on Penglai Immortal Island, Earth Immortal Xuan Du and Wei Clan Old Ancestor would go to the North Sea, and Xiao Minghuang and Innate Osmanthus would go to the Western Land.

Furthermore, Ye Ruoshui, Lin Wanqiu, and the other four women will accompany the Earth Immortal Xuan Du to the North Sea to directly confront the Eastern Supreme and the Earth Immortal for training.

Just as the discussion was nearing its end and everyone was preparing to disperse and take action,

The Wei Clan Old Ancestor suddenly spoke up, "As far as I know, there are still quite a few holy lands, noble families, and dynasties in the Eastern Pole that do not agree with the Holy Academy's strategy and have been forced to participate in the campaigns against the Western Lands and the Northern Sea. What are your thoughts on this issue?"

Upon hearing this, everyone present frowned, their faces showing hesitation.

The Central Heaven Eastern Extreme Holy Land is home to numerous noble families and dynasties. There are more than ten ancient forces with Earth Immortals in charge, and probably hundreds more with Supreme Beings in charge.

Among these forces, apart from those like the Ziwei Sacred Land, the Zifu Holy Land, and the Northern Plains Wang Clan who wholeheartedly followed the Holy Academy, the vast majority were probably coerced into joining the expedition.

If we include them all as targets of attack, wouldn't we be offending most of the cultivators in the Eastern Pole?

Putting aside everything else, the Wei Dynasty alone has never stood on the side of the Holy Academy.

After all, even the founding ancestor of the dynasty, the only Earth Immortal, the Wei Clan Old Ancestor, stood on Xiao Minghuang's side. The other clans probably already had the idea of leaving the Eastern Pole and seeking another way out.

"Fellow Daoist's concerns are not without merit."

Xiao Minghuang said in a deep voice, "In that case, if you encounter Sacred Lands, Aristocratic Families, and Imperial Dynasties on your journey, you may recruit those who are willing to abandon darkness and embrace the light."

"Princess, you are benevolent!" Earth Immortal Xuan Du laughed. "As the old saying goes, when the tree falls, the monkeys scatter. As long as we knock down the great tree of the Holy Academy, the monkeys clinging to it will naturally scatter in all directions."

"In that case, fellow Daoists, let us set off as soon as possible."

Xiao Minghuang nodded slightly. "Everyone must be extremely careful on this journey. If you really find yourself in a helpless situation, you can temporarily avoid confrontation."

"We will consider this carefully and will not act rashly."

Everyone readily agreed.

Seeing this, Xiao Minghuang waved for everyone to disperse.

"A Yue, wait a moment, I'll go say goodbye to my sisters first."

Xiao Minghuang looked at the only remaining Innate Osmanthus.

Innate Osmanthus nodded and joked, "People with families are just different!"

Xiao Minghuang smiled and then left.

She returned to her cave and summoned Ye Ruoshui, Lin Wanqiu, and the others, telling them what had just happened.

Upon learning that they would be going to the North Sea to fight against the Eastern Supreme and the Earth Immortal, the women were all quite excited. Since they had become Supreme, they had only sparred with each other occasionally and had never had a real battle. Now that they had the opportunity, they naturally could not let it go.

"The journey to the North Sea is extremely dangerous; you must be utterly vigilant," Xiao Minghuang said solemnly, instructing the women, "Be careful in everything you do, and never act recklessly."

"Your Highness, please rest assured, we will definitely take good care of ourselves."

Ye Ruoshui and the others laughed.

Xiao Minghuang was still somewhat uneasy, so she took out a short spear from her sleeve and handed it to Lin Wanqiu.

"This is Heavenly Dao Blessed Treasure upon me upon my ascension to the Supreme Realm, equivalent to a top-tier Earth Immortal Method. Wanqiu, you are always steady and reliable, so you must take good care of everyone."

"Your Highness, rest assured, I will do my utmost." Lin Wanqiu accepted the short spear and solemnly promised.

After spending a short while with the women, Xiao Minghuang left the cave. He had only gone a short distance when he saw the Innate Osmanthus waiting there.

"Have you confessed everything?"

"Innate Osmanthus asked softly."

"Okay, let's go." Xiao Minghuang nodded, turned around, and flew into the vast void.

499. The Three Lives Stone

Western Lands.

Among the endless mountain ranges, countless towering giant trees grow, their branches and leaves lush and vigorous, blocking out the sun, as if they have been growing there since ancient times, giving people a sense of profound weight and weight.

Towering trees, brimming with Spiritual Qi, stand amidst the mountains, each containing the immense essence of heaven and earth.

A strange energy emanated from the mountains, indicating that the medicinal herbs here were even more concentrated and abundant than those in Zhongtian Dongji.

In this beautiful and spiritual place, which seemed like a fairyland, a deafening battle cry suddenly rang out.

"Kill!"

"Stop them! Don't let these scoundrels set foot on Qingluo Ridge!"

"Hahaha, you mere ants, you dare to resist? Die!"

Rumble!

The earth-shattering explosion reverberated across the surrounding area.