It could be said that Ling Yuan's worldview had been completely subversion.
Now, she doubted everything, even herself.
What was the meaning of her existence?
Was it just to become someone else's substitute?
After Yuan Che awakened, she would definitely want to suppress her and refine her.
Then she would be completely fused with someone else, just like Tiannv Yuan.
Ling Yuan's delicate body trembled, and her mind felt dizzy.
She felt as if everything before her was dark.
It seemed as if all light had vanished.
This made Ling Yuan feel terrified and tremble.
And just when Ling Yuan felt lonely and helpless, with only darkness surrounding her.
Suddenly, she was embraced by a broad, warm chest.
It was Jun Xiaoyao holding her.
"Jun Xiaoyao, you…"
Ling Yuan's delicate body suddenly trembled.
"Now, it shouldn't be time for complete despair, right?"
Under the hood, Jun Xiaoyao's handsome and peerless face bore a faint smile.
It seemed as if nothing was a big deal in his eyes; everything could be resolved.
What was Ling Yuan lacking now?
Wasn't it just an embrace and reliance?
Ling Yuan felt that Jun Xiaoyao was like the only ray of light in the endless darkness.
She could no longer hold back and buried herself in Jun Xiaoyao's arms.
A tear slipped from the corner of her eye.
In her darkest hour.
The only one by her side was Jun Xiaoyao.
Seeing this, Jun Xiaoyao could only sigh.
When Tiannv Yuan burned herself and her Soul merged into Ling Yuan, she wasn't so desperate.
Because it was her own will.
It could be said that Ling Yuan's current attachment to him was definitely influenced by a part of Tiannv Yuan's will.
Even Ling Yuan herself was unwilling to admit this will.
But Tiannv Yuan's will indeed existed.
Ling Yuan remained in Jun Xiaoyao's arms for a long time.
Jun Xiaoyao simply held her.
It could be said that before this, Ling Yuan had feelings for Jun Xiaoyao, but they were vague, like looking through a layer of paper.
Ling Yuan also didn't have the courage to break through it.
After all, her identity and Jun Xiaoyao's were opposing.
There was too much resistance between them.
But at this moment, in her most helpless and darkest hour.
It was Jun Xiaoyao's shoulder that gave her the only reliance.
Ling Yuan's feelings for Jun Xiaoyao completely broke through that layer of paper.
She finally confirmed that she liked Jun Xiaoyao.
Regardless of whether Tiannv Yuan's influence was involved.
But now, it was her, Ling Yuan's, own decision.
As for Jun Xiaoyao, his attitude towards Ling Yuan was very complex.
He did use Ling Yuan to some extent.
But that woman, Tiannv Yuan, did indeed leave a small mark in his heart.
Although it was only a small one.
As for Ling Yuan, she was initially on the opposing side of Jun Xiaoyao.
But after prolonged contact, he discovered that this seemingly aloof girl actually had another cute and tsundere side.
And this side, only Jun Xiaoyao could see.
Humans are complex creatures.
Especially women, they are even more complex.
Ling Yuan was not a woman who could be described with a single word.
"Ling Yuan, time is almost up, and the Forgotten Country is about to end."
Jun Xiaoyao patted Ling Yuan's fragrant shoulder.
Ling Yuan raised her head.
Jun Xiaoyao noticed that there were no tears in her eyes.
Instead, they shone with a determined light.
"Jun Xiaoyao, I understand now," Ling Yuan suddenly said.
"What?"
"Why must the outcome be that I am fused and refined?"
"Why can't it be me who fuses and refines that Yuan Che?"
Ling Yuan's words left Jun Xiaoyao speechless.
Ling Yuan was indeed that aloof and domineering Queen!
She actually thought of refining Princess Yuan Che.
This was like a son trying to become a father.
After all, among the three Souls of heaven, earth, and man, the heavenly Soul is dominant.
Ling Yuan, as the earthly Soul, actually thought of turning around and fusing the heavenly Soul.
Even the Wa Emperor Immortal Lineage had only thought that Ling Yuan's thoughts could slightly influence Yuan Che.
They had never thought of letting her devour the heavenly Soul.
"But I need your help!"
Ling Yuan looked at Jun Xiaoyao.
If there was anyone who could give her confidence and prevent her from being fused by Yuan Che.
It could only be Jun Xiaoyao.
The last princess of the Ancient Immortal Court, with almost maxed-out identity and strength.
She possessed the Emperor Bloodline and even had the power of great sin, which, though uncontrollable, was an extremely terrifying force.
Although she was also Yuan Che's earthly Soul.
But the dormant Yuan Che possessed the Physical Body's main body.
In other words, only Yuan Che possessed the Emperor Bloodline.
If she awakened, she could instantly become the most top-tier Prodigy in this golden great era.
Those who could match Yuan Che in Bloodline, identity, and strength were only Jun Xiaoyao and a few others.
Even Di Haotian was still a step behind.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have wanted to use Yuan Che's power.
Only Jun Xiaoyao had the qualification to stand shoulder to shoulder with Yuan Che in terms of identity and status.
"Ling Yuan, don't rush. Yuan Che's attitude is still unclear. Things might turn around then," Jun Xiaoyao said.
He wasn't planning to become an enemy of Yuan Che.
This last princess of the Ancient Immortal Court indeed had some background.
Jun Xiaoyao couldn't possibly be afraid of Yuan Che.
But he was indeed still a little wary of Eastern Hua Emperor's methods.
If he truly wanted to act against Yuan Che, it might trigger some of Eastern Hua Emperor's hidden moves.
Jun Xiaoyao wasn't afraid of anyone, but there was no need to unnecessarily invite great trouble.
Moreover, Jun Xiaoyao believed that Yuan Che might not necessarily be hostile towards him.
After all, in the dream, she loved him to death.
"Then let's go find her first," Ling Yuan said.
Jun Xiaoyao nodded.
The two traveled across this sea.
This sea, named Dream Sea, was the most core area of the Forgotten Country.
Only Jun Xiaoyao, Ling Yuan, and Di Haotian could escape the dream and reach the core depths of the Dream Sea.
Even the few Saints of the Ancient Immortal Court could only wander at the edge of the Dream Sea.
Jun Xiaoyao and Ling Yuan arrived at the very core of the Dream Sea.
At the end of the sea, there was an island.
On the island, there was a palace carved like beautiful glazed jade, with flourishing flowers and vibrant colors.
Jun Xiaoyao's expression immediately changed.
He recognized it; this was the Qionghua Palace from the dream.
It was the palace where Princess Yuan Che resided.
"That Princess Yuan Che is indeed dormant here," Jun Xiaoyao said.
Ling Yuan's jade hand clenched slightly, clearly not calm in her heart.
At this moment, on the other side, a figure also appeared from afar, transforming into a rainbow of light.
Golden hair flowing, silver eyes indifferent—who else but Di Haotian?
Di Haotian's gaze shifted, and he saw Ling Yuan, as well as Jun Xiaoyao beside her.
However, Jun Xiaoyao was still dressed as the Mysterious Black-Robed Man.
"Hmm?"
Di Haotian's silver eyes were sharp, seemingly not expecting that besides Ling Yuan, someone else could reach this place.
In his pupils, silver runes emerged, and his Illusion Breaking Silver Eyes were activated, attempting to see through the Mysterious Black-Robed Man's true identity.
But Jun Xiaoyao was not so easily seen through.
For some reason, an uneasy feeling vaguely arose in Di Haotian's heart.
Before entering the Forgotten Country, he had noticed this Mysterious Black-Robed Man beside Ling Yuan.
At that time, although he felt a slight anomaly, he didn't care.
Now, he felt that he seemed to have overlooked something.
"Ling Yuan, who is this…" Di Haotian said with an indifferent tone.
Ling Yuan, however, retorted, "Where is the Ancient Emperor Child?"
Di Haotian's face was expressionless, and his gaze towards Ling Yuan also carried a hint of coldness.
"He's dead."
"So, you also want to kill me, seize my Wa Huang Sacred Body Origin, and my Soul, to offer them to that Yuan Che?"
Ling Yuan's beautiful face was filled with extreme coldness!
"Oh, it seems you already know everything. That's right, this Young Emperor intends to do just that."
Di Haotian's tone was casual, and he directly admitted it.
At this point, he didn't mind Ling Yuan knowing the truth.
Because her fate was already sealed: she was to be fused and refined by Yuan Che!