Only a few months have passed since the end of the Immortal Manor Secret Realm, and their Holy Maiden Palace has captured nearly 30,000 men.
The arrests were all based on the portraits provided by the Palace Master of the Holy Maiden Palace.
Some people were arrested simply because their features resembled those of the people in the portraits.
Some people are arrested simply because they have the same eyes, others because of their mouths, noses, profiles, etc.
Among these people were not only Rogue Cultivator and members of small sects, but also cultivators from powerful forces.
Such indiscriminate arrests have undoubtedly enraged cultivators in Eastern Region and Northern Region.
The reason these people didn't react was entirely because their Holy Maiden Palace still had a Half-Immortal powerhouse in charge.
The power of Half-Immortal is such that even Great Perfection Peak Emperor Realm expert wouldn't dare to confront it head-on.
But they knew that this could only temporarily suppress the anger of those forces. If their Holy Maiden Palace ever weakened, all the hidden dangers they had concealed over the years could erupt at the same time.
By then, even if they had Half-Immortal- immortal expert, they probably wouldn't be able to turn the tide.
Another point is that the former mistress of their Holy Maiden Palace has passed away.
It can be said that they have lost their top combat power to contend with the Heavenly Net Hall.
The balance of power between the two dominant forces has been disrupted, especially now that the Lord of the Heavenly Net Hall has received the inheritance of the Immaculate Exalted Immortal.
Given Heavenly Net Hall's track record, they will launch a full-scale attack on the Holy Maiden Palace sooner or later.
"Release them all!"
After a moment of contemplation, the Palace Master of the Holy Maiden Palace spoke slowly, as if all her strength had been drained away.
Indeed, overwhelming strength is always the ultimate truth.
As long as the old palace master of their Holy Maiden Palace is still alive, even if all 30,000 captured men were castrated, there would be absolutely no need to worry about any unbearable consequences.
Unexpectedly, one day, even doing something perfectly normal for their Holy Maiden Palace required them to be extremely cautious.
"Yes, Palace Master!"
The old woman responded, and at the same time, she breathed a long sigh of relief.
Because of concerns about the potential serious consequences, they have not subjected the men they have apprehended in the past few months to castration.
Now, simply releasing the people should appease the anger of those forces.
This is the first time their Holy Maiden Palace has released people on its own initiative. Those people are probably even grateful to their Holy Maiden Palace.
"All of you, step back!"
The Palace Mistress of the Holy Maiden Palace was also in a bad mood at the moment. She waved her hand, signaling everyone to leave the main hall first.
However, Lianxi was left behind alone.
"Mother!"
Before Lianxi could speak, the Palace Master of the Holy Maiden Palace knew what she wanted to ask, so she immediately raised her hand to interrupt her, "I was in a dangerous situation this time, but I did gain something. The barrier that has blocked me for so long has begun to loosen slightly."
"Really?" Upon hearing this, Lianxi looked surprised, then delighted.
If Half-Immortal were to advance one further, they would reach the pseudo- Immortal Realm realm, the same as the former Palace Master of the Holy Maiden Palace and the former Palace Master of the Heavenly Net Hall.
For the Lord of the Heavenly Net Hall, who has already received the inheritance of immortals, reaching this realm is only a matter of time.
Although the Holy Maiden Palace is currently quiet, a dark cloud is already hanging over them, and everyone is finding it hard to breathe.
If her mother could break through to the Pseudo-Immortal, with the Holy Maiden Palace's protective array behind her, even if the Heavenly Net Hall had two Pseudo-Immortal, they wouldn't be able to destroy them.
"Don't get too excited yet. It's just a slight trend. A real breakthrough is still incredibly difficult."
Lian Ruyue's gaze darkened slightly. Faced with the life-or-death crisis of the Holy Maiden Palace, even the shame and anger of being seen naked by a strange man were briefly suppressed.
"At the very least, the Palace Master of the Heavenly Net Hall will definitely reach that realm a step earlier than me!"
As soon as she finished speaking, the smile that had just appeared on Lianxi's face froze.
Even a day earlier is better than nothing.
A single day is probably enough time for the two Pseudo-Immortal to destroy their Holy Maiden Palace a hundred and eighty times over.
"There's another piece of bad news. Since the old master of the Heavenly Net Hall has personally appeared in the Immortal Manor Secret Realm, it means he has already guessed that the ancestor has perished. The reason he hasn't made a move yet is probably to wait for Mo Ketian to reach the same level as him."
"The day Mo Ketian succeeds will be the day of great calamity for my Holy Maiden Palace!"
Lian Ruyue's tone became very serious.
If they can remain unmoved by the inheritance of immortals, and the old palace master of their Holy Maiden Palace doesn't show herself, anyone with a brain can guess that either she has already perished, or her condition has deteriorated to the point where she can no longer leave.
Either way, it is extremely deadly.
Lianxi's beautiful eyes flickered, her tone carrying a hint of unprecedented panic. "What should we do? The Fleeting Life Mysterious Maiden World-Suppressing Barrier alone probably won't be enough to stop two Pseudo-Immortal!"
Once the protective barrier of their Holy Maiden Palace falls, their fate is predictable.
To those people, as losers, they were mere playthings. Even if they didn't die, they would likely be imprisoned and treated as their own possessions, never to have any freedom.
This would be like the sky falling for an ordinary woman, let alone someone like her from the Holy Maiden Palace, who felt disgusted even by a few glances from a man.
"Trying to devour us won't be that easy!" Lian Ruyue's eyes were cold and stern, carrying the unique arrogance of the Holy Maiden Palace Master: "If I could, I would drag that old bastard, the former Palace Master of the Heavenly Net Hall, down to hell with me."
"Even if the Lord of the Heavenly Net Hall doesn't become an immortal, the Su Imperial Clan is still eyeing him covetously, so they won't have an easy time. If he does become an immortal, he will no longer be able to interfere in the affairs of the Azure Yang Realm, which would be even worse."
If he were to become an immortal before a new Half-Immortal is born in the Heavenly Net Hall, that Half-Immortal from the Su Imperial Clan would be able to easily destroy the Heavenly Net Hall.
As for you...
As she spoke, Lian Ruyue looked at Lianxi, her gaze instantly becoming conflicted, and her eyes fell on Lian Xi's lower abdomen.
Although there were no obvious changes in her lower abdomen, she could feel that a tiny life was beginning to grow inside.
This indicates that the divine water of the Mother-Child River has begun to take effect.
"If it really comes to the last step, I will send you away, at least to leave the last trace of my Saintess lineage!"
As she finished speaking, Lian Ruyue's eyes were unusually firm.
It seems she had already made this decision a long time ago.
Lianxi wept, "Mother..."
"What goes up must come down, and what goes down must come up. This applies to both the Heavenly Net Hall and our Holy Maiden Palace. You don't need to be so sad. You still have the child in your belly. Our Holy Maiden Palace may very well rise again in the future!" Lian Ruyue, the Palace Master of the Holy Maiden Palace, clearly had a broader and more far-sighted perspective than her daughter.
"Alright, you can go now!"
Lian Ruyue looked tired and sent Lianxi away.
When she was the only one left in the entire hall, her eyes were filled with a mixture of emotions, including doubt, confusion, and surprise.
Logically speaking, it shouldn't be too difficult for a Half-Immortal- immortal like her to predict someone's fate.
Especially those people you've had contact with.
But why can't I even catch a whiff of that young man's presence?
It was as if this person had never existed.
Unless the other party's cultivation level far surpasses one's own, but there simply isn't such a person in the Azure Yang Realm.
"Hehe!"
Lian Ruyue gave a self-deprecating laugh, leaving only a fleeting glimmer of pink light on the main seat.