Just as Luo Qingshan was gazing at her husband with a face full of bashfulness,
Qing'er's voice suddenly rang out from outside the door:
"Reporting to Your Majesty, the Grand Elder has sent word that the Mysterious Heaven Sect has come to visit!"
Hearing Qing'er's words, Luo Qingshan frowned slightly and said:
"Understood. They've brought disciples again this time, haven't they?"
Outside the door, Qing'er heard Luo Qingshan's words and replied with anger in her voice:
"Reporting to Your Majesty, the Mysterious Heaven Sect has brought even more disciples this time, and they're all in the Thunder Tribulation Realm and Mahayana Realm. There are over a dozen of them!"
Hearing Qing'er's words, Luo Qingshan's brows immediately knitted tightly, and she called out to Qing'er outside:
"Understood. Have the Grand Elder take them to the Cloud Refining Hall and entertain them well!"
Outside the door, Qing'er was pouting, her face full of anger. Hearing Luo Qingshan's words, she sighed helplessly, acknowledged the order, then turned and left.
Luo Qingshan, her brows slightly furrowed, was just about to get up and quietly leave when Ye Xingchen, who had been pretending to sleep, pulled her into his arms.
Seeing that Ye Xingchen was awake, Luo Qingshan's brows immediately relaxed. Her face filled with delight as she said softly:
"Husband, you're awake?!"
Looking at the delighted Luo Qingshan, Ye Xingchen's eyes brimmed with affection as he said gently:
"Wife, I saw you frowning just now. Was it because of that Mysterious Heaven Sect?!"
Seeing the affection in her husband's eyes and hearing his words, Luo Qingshan finally nodded slightly.
"The Mysterious Heaven Sect is a Human Race faction whose territory borders our Demon Race's lands. It's considered powerful even among the Human Race, and in ancient times, it was once one of the very strongest factions on the Divine Desolation Continent."
"Later, for some unknown reason, it gradually declined somewhat. But a starved camel is still bigger than a horse. Even now, the Mysterious Heaven Sect still ranks among the top factions!"
"Because they're so close to Demon Race territory, the Mysterious Heaven Sect often brings its disciples here to visit. They call it a visit, but really, they're bringing their disciples here to spar and compete!"
Hearing Luo Qingshan's words, Ye Xingchen smiled slightly and said:
"Wife, more contact and sparring between the Demon Race and the Human Race can only be beneficial. Why did I see you frowning, then?!"
Hearing her husband's words, Luo Qingshan gave a helpless smile as well. Looking at Ye Xingchen, she said softly:
"Husband, at first, Shan'er really did think that competing and sparring with the Human Race would benefit our Demon Race disciples too. So when the Mysterious Heaven Sect came to our lands, the entire Demon Race was delighted and welcomed them warmly."
"But the Mysterious Heaven Sect used these sparring matches to make wagers with us, and they acted so high and mighty. How could our Demon Race disciples put up with such provocation?"
"Yet the disciples they brought to spar were all very strong. Our Demon Race lost every match, and we lost a great many spirit stones as a result!"
"The Mysterious Heaven Sect has taken our Demon Race for a sucker they can milk for spirit stones whenever they please. They come by every so often."
"Besides, it's always sparring between disciples. Our Demon Race disciples have only just taken human form, and most are in the Golden Core Realm. How could they possibly be a match for their Thunder Tribulation Realm and Mahayana Realm disciples? This is also one of our Demon Race's shortcomings."
"Although our Demon Race disciples have powerful bodies and can defeat even Spirit Transformation Realm opponents through their physical strength, they're no match for Human Race disciples two realms above them. That's why we've already lost to the Mysterious Heaven Sect several times in a row!"
"The Mysterious Heaven Sect must have come again this time because they saw the phenomena in heaven and earth over our Demon Race these past few days and thought some treasure had emerged here. They want to use this excuse to squeeze more out of us!"
Hearing Luo Qingshan's words, Ye Xingchen understood. This Mysterious Heaven Sect apparently wasn't a good bird either. This was practically daylight robbery!
As though something had occurred to him, Ye Xingchen smiled and said:
"Wife, our disciples who just took human form have all broken through to the Thunder Tribulation Realm now. They can put up a fight even against the Mahayana Realm. I'm afraid the Mysterious Heaven Sect won't get its way this time!"
Hearing her husband's words, Luo Qingshan suddenly froze, as though she had only just remembered something. Excitement suddenly appeared on her face, and the corners of her lips lifted.
"Hehe, just thinking about the Mysterious Heaven Sect made Shan'er so angry that I actually forgot about that. Good thing you reminded me, husband. Now all our Demon Race disciples are no weaker than the disciples of any other faction. This time, we must make the Mysterious Heaven Sect bleed heavily and really vent our anger!"
With that, Luo Qingshan rose, revealing her perfect figure. Seeing the mischievous grin on her husband's face, she shot him a coquettish look.
After getting ready, she said directly to Ye Xingchen:
"Husband, Shan'er will go to the Cloud Refining Hall first to meet the Mysterious Heaven Sect. Once you're up, you can come take a look if you'd like."
Having said that, she headed impatiently toward the Cloud Refining Hall.
Watching his wife hurry off in such a rush, Ye Xingchen smiled helplessly. He rarely saw Luo Qingshan lose her composure in front of outsiders. It seemed the Mysterious Heaven Sect really had offended her badly.
This time, the Mysterious Heaven Sect would probably truly find itself unable to eat it all and forced to carry the rest away.
Lying in bed, Ye Xingchen recalled the wonderful flute music from the night before. The corners of his lips lifted slightly, and his heart filled with tenderness.
He got up, made himself presentable, and went to the study window, feeling the Immortal Spirit Qi in the Demon Race's lands, which had now increased severalfold.
Looking out the window at the vegetation and all manner of spirit beasts growing wildly thanks to the increase in Immortal Spirit Qi, Ye Xingchen felt a sense of accomplishment. He had contributed to all of this too.
Remembering that he had yet to check in today, Ye Xingchen said directly to the system:
"System, begin today's check-in!"
"Ding, the system is checking in. Check-in successful. Congratulations, host, you have received a reward-one million top-grade immortal stones. They have been placed in the system space for you." "Ding, the system is checking in. Check-in successful. Congratulations, host, you have received a reward-one million bottles of top-grade divine wine. They have been placed in the system space for you." "Ding, the system is checking in. Check-in successful. Congratulations, host, you have received a reward-ten Immortal Emperor Guard Cards." "Immortal Emperor Guard Card: upon use by the host, a supreme expert in the Immortal Thearch Realm will appear directly. They will be absolutely loyal to the host, can do anything for the host, and will obey any command from the host."
A string of pleasant sounds rang in Ye Xingchen's ears. When he heard about the Immortal Emperor Guard Cards rewarded by the system, he actually jumped up in excitement.
Ten Immortal Emperor Guard Cards were equivalent to ten Immortal Emperor experts. These were ten Immortal Emperor experts, not cabbages growing by the roadside.
Looking at the millions of top-grade immortal stones in the system space, along with the Immortal Emperor Guard Cards radiating dazzling divine light, Ye Xingchen suddenly had a bold idea.
He would find an opportunity to visit the Human Race. Perhaps the Great Yan Imperial Dynasty's auction would be a good opportunity.
At this thought, a heaven-shaking intent shone in Ye Xingchen's eyes, and a terrifying presence like that of an ancient emperor radiated from his body.
That domineering air of "let ten thousand stand while I alone sit" actually made the surrounding space tremble slightly.
At this moment, Ye Xingchen resembled a domineering sovereign, sweeping across Divine Desolation and suppressing the ages!