The woman's gaze remained calm. Despite being suppressed by the wisps of imperial aura, her face showed no sign of wavering. Having tempered her heart in the mortal world, she had lived for far too long and was no longer afraid of death. This pressure could not affect her Dao heart.
"I want to know how Ning Fei is? Did he seal his Divine Source or did he perish? Tell me the answer!" The Heavenly Empress's eyes were empty, her body very weak, no longer the strong woman she once was. She looked very frail, but her eyes contained a trace of determination that even after experiencing multiple rounds of the Dream Path, it was hard to erase.
The ancient palace was silent, and the high and mighty king was silent as he simply watched her indifferently.
I think you're still dreaming.
The vast divine sound spread, its waves surging like a boundless ocean, echoing throughout the Phoenix Nest. The woman nailed to the ground heard it, and it was as if a thousand great bells were ringing in her ears. Her heart felt as if it were about to burst, blood flowed from her mouth and nose, and she almost hallucinated.
"Tell me where Ning Fei is..." the woman, covered in blood, cried out hoarsely.
There were tears in the corners of her eyes, not for herself, but for the person in her memory.
More than four thousand years have passed, and everything has changed. Yet, the Demon Lord before us is still at the height of his power, standing in the Forbidden Domain. His lifespan is so abundant that it makes people tremble, and he shows no signs of aging.
But where is that person from my memory?
His lifespan is nearing its end; is he still alive? Will we ever meet that white-haired, silver-spear-wielding god again...?
Thinking of all this, the Heavenly Empress was deeply saddened, and her memories of her teenage years became increasingly vivid, making her resent her past self immensely.
"This is the path you chose yourself," the being shrouded in nine True Phoenix said coldly, without a trace of sympathy.
This woman is essentially a venomous snake, cold and ruthless. It would be truly foolish to be moved by her.
"Where is Ning Fei...? Has he already left...?"
Hearing the cold tone of the creature on the steps, the Heavenly Empress burst into tears and collapsed to the ground, vaguely guessing the reality.
This caused her immense grief and heartbreak; tears streamed down her face as she wept bitterly, her cries echoing throughout the hall.
That person was truly gone, and she hadn't even seen him one last time. This filled her with immense hatred. She resented herself and loathed the world.
The Heavenly Empress choked back tears, lying helplessly on the ground, her graceful body trembling. Her hands, pierced by the crimson law, twisted in agony, enduring even greater pain—and that was exactly what she needed.
"You're gone, what meaning is there for me to live?"
The Heavenly Empress whispered, her revenge hopeless, and slammed her forehead against the dark red iron rod, wanting to die for Ning Fei.
Throughout all those dream paths, her only remaining belief was meeting Ning Fei. But now that he's gone, what's the point of clinging on?
However, suicide was useless. The Master of the True Phoenix Hall flicked his finger, and countless dark red threads immediately froze her in place, rendering her unable to move.
"Da da da..."
As the footsteps drew near, the terrifying Demon Lord descended from the throne, his overwhelming power of law surging forth. His eyes, like two blood-red suns, stared at her without the slightest emotional fluctuation.
Suddenly, this terrifying being laughed, scoffing at the pathetic creature before it.
"I really want to show this ugly side of yours to the Undying. No, to him, you're nothing more than an object. It's just a coincidence that you were the strongest female cultivator of that era, which is why you became the Heavenly Empress..."
The Heavenly Empress ignored them, lost in her own world, her heart filled with sorrow.
The thought of the ancient times filled her with even greater sorrow. As for the Undying mentioned by the True Phoenix Clone, she didn't care at all.
The world she now hates is the one she despises most; the Undying Heavenly Emperor carries the heaviest burden of hatred, followed by herself.
Behind them was the owner of Kun Court.
The first two ruined the first half of her life, while the latter inflicted unbearable humiliation on her, imprisoning her and preventing her from even seeing Ning Fei one last time. These were the things she resented.
But no matter how much she hated it, it was useless; everything was already set in stone.
She couldn't even control her own life and death, and her lifespan was almost over... The Heavenly Empress's eyes dimmed, her Divine Wound was overwhelming, and her expression contained resentment, regret, sorrow, and despair.
I have no thoughts left, my heart is ashen!
This is a true reflection of this woman's current state.
" Ning Fei has not disappeared; he is now in the Undying Mountain, sealed by us with the Primordial Fate Stone."
Just as the Heavenly Empress was about to give up hope, a single sentence from the True Phoenix Clone brought her back to life. Her dim eyes instantly brightened, and she asked urgently, "Are you telling the truth?"
"He's still here, that's wonderful... that's really wonderful..."
Upon seeing Ning Fei peacefully sleeping inside the stone coffin carved from the Primordial Fate Stone, the Heavenly Empress shed tears again, feeling heartbroken. She then inquired about Ning Fei's current condition, whether he was alright, or if he had any hidden injuries.
The True Phoenix Clone merely sneered, flicked its sleeve to retract the four Calamity Laws, then reached out its right hand, grabbed the woman's slender neck, and lifted her into the air.
The woman did not struggle, but remained silent, letting the other party do as they pleased—because she knew that her resistance would only embolden the other party, and the Demon Lord disliked her feigning death. This was the only counterattack she could mount.
I know everything about you!
The eerie, demonic sound seemed to pierce through the Immortal Platform, striking directly at the Heavenly Empress's soul, chilling her to the bone and nearly shattering her skull.
A pair of cold eyes appeared; the True Phoenix Clone's gaze was like a sword, as if it wanted to pierce the woman's brow, making one's heart tremble.
He saw it, he saw a future, and therefore he had different thoughts about this woman...
"A being with Chaotic Blood is gestating within me. Kill me, or that person will not forgive you." The woman's words were mocking, and combined with her icy appearance, they easily provoked anger.
"Do you dare? With him around, you can only seal yourself off until the next Lifetime to attain enlightenment. In this Lifetime, you can only be subservient to others, hehe..." The Heavenly Empress laughed, her long, beautiful eyes filled with mockery.
"Hahaha..."
The True Phoenix Clone laughed loudly, then struck with lightning speed, showing no mercy whatsoever.
A beam of light shot out and crashed heavily against the palace wall. A streak of crimson blood flowed down, and the Heavenly Empress was covered in blood, her limbs aching all over, yet she still smiled.
"Cough cough... You wouldn't dare kill me... Even if you reach Ning Fei's level, you're still weak at heart. I acknowledge that person, but I won't acknowledge you, because your Dao heart is scarred, and you'll live your whole life in that person's shadow. Even if you seal yourself into a second life, you'll never attain Dao. That person who controls the Dao of Time is much stronger than you..." She shouted like a vengeful ghost, her hair disheveled, with an indescribable smile. Her delicate face was covered in horrifying blood, a truly terrifying sight.
Even at this point, she didn't forget to sow discord among them, hoping to exact revenge from another angle.
Considering this aspect...
Su Yu's treatment of her wasn't harsh enough; she was indeed a venomous snake, prone to turning on him at the slightest provocation.
Hearing the woman's hysterical screams, the True Phoenix Clone did not continue its attack. With a mocking expression, it walked to the wall and looked at this pitiful person who was being toyed with by fate.
The next moment, he turned and left, his body filled with murderous intent, as cold as winter. When Supreme being is enraged, the world is turned upside down, and the temperature in this ancient palace is dropping rapidly; the change is too obvious.
The Heavenly Empress maintained a mocking expression, quite pleased with herself, having gained the upper hand over this person and stung their heart.
But her expression quickly changed; she realized what the other person would do after leaving.
"No... no..." the woman cried out hoarsely, kneeling before the True Phoenix Clone, her blood-stained hands clutching him, sobbing, "You can't kill Ning Fei, he's not your enemy... you can't do this..."
The True Phoenix Clone remained unmoved, its aura slightly released, and waves of imperial pressure spread out, terrifying beyond compare, directly shaking the woman away.
"No... please, I promise I'll be obedient from now on... as long as you let Ning Fei go... I can swear an oath of faith..." The Heavenly Empress cried and pleaded, her appearance, stained with blood, was pitiful and moving.
"Hmph, you overestimate yourself. What kind of outstanding person is Ning Fei? How could I possibly make things difficult for him because of this?" The True Phoenix Clone rebuked, its voice like a magnificent celestial melody, its conduct upright and righteous, its entire being exuding unparalleled majesty, making people subconsciously submit to its authority.
The Heavenly Empress nodded repeatedly, relieved of all the pressure in her heart, as long as it didn't involve Ning Fei.
She doesn't care what happens to her now, as long as she knows that person is still there and everything is alright, that's enough for her.
The fact that the other side was willing to use the Primordial Fate Stone and the Undying Mountain to seal Ning Fei already says a lot. At least... at least Ning Fei is useful to them, and they won't easily give him up.
"I went this time because Ning Fei's injuries are difficult to heal and he needs a powerful medicine. The ancient medicine is in a forbidden area, so a battle is necessary. As for you, you are nothing more than that person's ant plaything."
The True Phoenix Clone's words were condescending, harsh, and ruthless. But the Heavenly Empress remained unmoved; she was only focused on Ning Fei.
Now her state of mind has transformed to a level that can be compared with the sages and gods of ancient times.
However, in the eyes of the True Phoenix Clone, this woman exuded a faint mortal light.
The light was very dim!
It is so close to nothing, yet it certainly exists.
This seemingly worthless individual, as Su Yu had determined, endured countless torments and nine trials throughout his life, culminating in his transformation into Quasi-Emperor. His spiritual light had reached a new level, giving him hope of attaining enlightenment.
Even if one cannot succeed, with a little hardship, one can still establish oneself and achieve Alternative Dao Attainment.
Time refines the mind, and through countless trials, one becomes a master.
This is a prophecy from the Immortal Ancient Era, a stone tablet on the Path to Supreme.
Clearly, the current Heavenly Empress has reached that level, surpassing her counterpart in another timeline and crossing the predetermined line of fate.
Upon first learning of this situation, the True Phoenix Clone was deeply moved.
The Supreme Dao Imperial Realm, the Supreme Immortal Ancient.
These two realms are very special. Not to mention the Immortal Ancient era, even in the era of Shrouding the Heavens, there are many who have accumulated strength and then suddenly burst forth. Their bloodline, physique, and talent are all mediocre, but they later leaped up and broke through to become emperors.
Li Ruoyu of Clumsy Peak in the Taixuan Sect is such an example. He became a saint in the Dharma Ending Age with the blood of a mortal. If he had lived in the Primordial Era, he might have had a chance to attain enlightenment.
And now, this woman, the Heavenly Empress, has also touched upon this mysterious and profound realm.
The Heavenly Empress wasn't the only one to experience the Dream Path, but she was the only one to reach that level.
The rest, such as the stunningly talented Central Emperor, the exceptionally gifted Wang Teng, and the unparalleled genius Zixia, have not yet reached this threshold, perhaps due to limitations in their cultivation levels or other reasons...
"Is it because of your obsession with Ning Fei? Obsession, ha, Jinglian nurtured in the mud..." The True Phoenix Clone murmured to itself, unconcerned.
He's got the Heavenly Empress hooked, and he'll hook her for life.
Chapter 726 The Despair of the Undying Daoist
The starry winds from beyond the dark universe howled, making Kunlun's territory appear even more sacred. The entire imperial star was magnificent, surrounded by halos of light.
In the Luo Heaven Great Realm, a dark red rain of golden light danced, dazzling and magnificent, like the long feathers of a crimson Huang. Clouds and mist billowed, and countless strands of starlight fell like curtains, soaking into an ancient palace.
Inside the Phoenix Nest, light filled the air, and the long cry of True Phoenix echoed through the mist. Illusory crimson feathers bloomed one by one, wrapping around a slender figure and transforming into a large cocoon, flowing with dreamlike colors.
The Third Palace Master's fingertips swirled with Daoist light, and as his finger shadows shifted, layers of patterns spread upwards along the woman's legs within the cocoon, covering her entire skin. The entire process flowed smoothly, possessing a natural Daoist charm.
As a member of the Divine Phoenix Clan, Su Yu's clone is extremely compatible with the True Phoenix Nirvana Technique, a compatibility that even the original Su Yu cannot match.
"Buzz..."
With a soft sound, a layer of blazing flames surged from the surface of the large cocoon, as bright and brilliant as Huang feathers. Immediately afterward, layers of Life essence overflowed, and the aura of the living beings inside began to rise.
The flames burned fiercely, possessing a unique Daoist charm, carrying the aura of ancient times, with a sharp and dormant quality amidst the vicissitudes of life, inspiring awe.
The process was swift. Finally, the True Phoenix Clone hands behind its back, took two steps back, and looked at its creation with the gaze of a creator, a satisfied expression on its face.
He forcibly extracted ninety percent of this woman's magical power in the past.
I am returning today, not for this woman, but for the sake of the child in her womb.
With Su Yu's level of cultivation, he could see through everything in A Will Eternal, not to mention the Heavenly Empress who had been imprinted with billions of Chaos by him.
He knew exactly how many pores were on that woman's body.