Chapter 488 The Strongest Demon Son-in-Law
"Your Highness~~"
Shadow gently poked Gu Yun's chest, her jade-like finger hooking the man's collar.
"Then Shadow will be eagerly awaiting~~"
"You little vixen…"
Gu Yun chuckled, and the two disappeared.
The Myriad Transformation Power replenishing the origin was naturally excellent, but Gu Yun's current cultivation was still a bit weak, so this process naturally took a bit longer.
However, the effect was still superb. Within the Great Luo Dao Pagoda, an unknown number of years passed, and the storm finally subsided.
Shadow, having recovered to her peak state, suffered some damage on another level and could only lean gently in Gu Yun's arms: "Your Highness's abilities are growing, Shadow truly can't handle it anymore."
"Does Your Highness want Shadow to send Senior Shadow Seven to your side as well? Your Highness might not know, but although Senior Shadow Seven always wears a veil, her true appearance is one that could topple kingdoms and shame the moon and flowers."
"Shadow, have you learned to tease people now?"
Gu Yun laughed, gently pinching her smooth cheek: "Shadow Seven is an elder among the Shadow Guards, loyal to my master. How can you speak ill of her so casually?"
Shadow gave a captivating smile, her eyes like silk. She knew her Highness all too well.
Although she didn't know what trick he was playing now, she was extremely clear that he wouldn't show up for no reason. If Gu Yun had no intentions towards Shadow Seven, he wouldn't have appeared to make an unnecessary move.
"Your Highness misunderstands Shadow. How would Shadow dare to speak ill of Senior Shadow Seven?"
"It's just that I feel Senior Shadow Seven is always so cold, wrapping herself up too tightly. If she could have someone like Your Highness cherish her, perhaps… she might become a little more human."
At this point, she paused, deliberately lowering her voice with a hint of slyness: "Moreover, Shadow heard that Senior Shadow Seven was also a beauty renowned throughout the Imperial Capital back then. It's just that later, for some unknown reason, she joined the Shadow Guards and started wearing a veil."
"Doesn't Your Highness wonder what kind of charm lies beneath that veil?"
Gu Yun heard this, a smile playing on his lips as he looked at Shadow's charming, fox-like face: "What, are you so eager for me to take Shadow Seven as a concubine? Could it be that you have some personal grudge with her?"
"No, Shadow… Shadow just wants to consider more for Your Highness."
"Your Highness possesses unparalleled might, an imposing and heroic demeanor rarely seen in the world. In the future, you will naturally have three thousand beauties in your harem, a multitude of charming women. It's just that poor Shadow won't even have anyone to talk to, so…"
Shadow blinked, looking at Gu Yun, her eyes filled with sincerity, but the words she spoke were somewhat world-shattering and soul-stirring.
"You, ah…"
Gu Yun poked Shadow's glabella: "Don't worry. Just as you said, since I've already had contact with Shadow Seven, everything will fall into place when the time is right!"
Looking in the direction where the Shadow Guard had departed, the panel in the young man's eyes gradually appeared.
[xuan qing treasure mirror, Page Eighty]
[Name: Shadow Seven]
[Age: 3657]
[Affection: 80]
[Cultivation: Sixth Layer of Immortal Platform (Great Saint Realm)]
[Identity: Heroine of "The Strongest Demon Son-in-Law"]
"The Strongest… Demon Son-in-Law?"
"Could it be that…"
"Son-in-law genre?!"
Gu Yun's mouth twitched, and a sense of déjà vu gradually arose in his mind.
The three-year period is up, and a million demon soldiers will surely flatten your Liu Family!!
He seemed to already see a resolute son-in-law who had been slapped in a Great Competition, fallen to the ground, but still showed an unyielding expression in his eyes, speaking harsh words.
"Could it be that the Demon Sect Leader disappeared because… he went to be a son-in-law?!!"
Gu Yun was shocked. Destiny, oh Destiny, you truly played a huge joke on me.
"Shadow Seven's ranking isn't very high, and her Destiny is relatively thin. She shouldn't be able to support being the first heroine of the son-in-law genre. Who could it be?"
Gu Yun was very curious and wanted to get involved.
However, now was not the time to think about these things. He shook his head, suppressing those chaotic thoughts.
A son-in-law is good, but it's clearly not as appealing as Bai Li with his system.
Right now, the Demon Sect matter was the top priority.
"Then Shadow will await Your Highness's good news."
Shadow said no more, smiling sweetly and kissing Gu Yun's cheek.
"Shadow is going to carry out the mission."
"Go."
"Oh, and take this battleship with you, just in case."
At most, there would be a few Protectors in the Demon Sect branch, which presumably wouldn't threaten Shadow, who had already broken through to the Fifth Layer of Quasi-Emperor. In addition, among the Shadow Guards, Shadow Four, Shadow Five, and Shadow Six also participated. These three were also Quasi-Emperor level powerhouses, serving as Shadow's deputies. With Hong Yu coordinating from inside, the plan was naturally flawless.
But Gu Yun was still not at ease and added an Emperor-level battleship as a backup. Coupled with the contingency he left on Shadow, this was truly foolproof.
It was just destroying a Demon Sect branch, not directly acting against a Child of Destiny. No accidents should occur.
A million demon soldiers, huh? I'll uproot them for you. Let's see how you ascend to the Demon Emperor's throne then!!
"Your Highness~~~, how can Shadow repay Your Highness's love and affection?"
Shadow was deeply moved. Although she felt there wasn't much risk in this trip, she was still touched by the young man's concern. Leaning tightly in the young man's arms, she almost didn't want to leave.
A man's embrace was a gentle haven. Much of the Shadow Guard's decisive and swift demeanor was diminished.
Shadow, oh Shadow, how can you do this? If you continue to fall, how will you help Your Highness in the future?!
So comfortable, hehe, Your Highness, Your Highness, hehehe…
Shadow gently rubbed against Gu Yun's chest until the young man, unable to bear it any longer, grabbed her ample bosom.
"Ouch, Your Highness, what are you doing? Last night, you already…"
"No way…"
"Little vixen, later I'll show you how I'll properly discipline you."
"At that time, let your Senior Shadow Seven see clearly what kind of posture the most outstanding junior among the Shadow Guards… is in."
Gu Yun said with a wicked smile, and after a little more tenderness with Shadow, the two went their separate ways.
Hong Yu had explained to him about many nearby Demon Sect branches. Although she was just a small Hall Master, the area she was responsible for was very close to the Imperial Capital, so her status was actually not low. She naturally knew a lot of information, but her cultivation strength had not yet met the requirements to become one of the Protectors.
Such people are generally referred to as — those with connections.
After all, she was personally recruited into the Demon Sect by the Demon Sect Leader, so her status was certainly not ordinary.
However, now all of it benefited Gu Yun, making his deployment even easier and simpler.
In addition to Shadow and the other Shadow Guards, Gu Yun also arranged for the elders dispatched by the Gu Family to carry out other secret operations. The purpose was naturally seamless integration, ensuring that Bai Li's identity as a jinx was completely solidified!
At the same time, Hong Yu needed to display excellent strength and talent in battle. With the backing of the Demon Sect Leader's appreciation, her status leap would likely be very rapid.
As for our esteemed Demon Sect Leader, you might as well continue to be a good son-in-law for a while longer.
When I return to the Imperial Capital, I will definitely ferret out this hidden Child of Destiny!
Gu Yun re-embarked on his carriage, heading to the second destination of this trip, the Hundred Flowers Holy Land.
///489//
Chapter 489: Meeting Gu Yun for the Rest of His Life
"It's been a long time, I wonder if Han Yan has missed me."
Gu Yun's lips curved into a faint smile. Thinking of that stunning ice beauty, he couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement.
"Your Highness~~"
Moon Dance wrapped her arms around Gu Yun's neck, her panting clear.
"My apologies, I got a little carried away."
Gu Yun rubbed her head, apologizing.
"It's fine. As long as Your Highness likes it, Xiaowu will do anything."
Moon Dance blinked at the young man, her lively eyes still adorable.
"You, you really are a little enchantress."
"I am an enchantress, after all."
Moon Dance's cat tail swayed behind her, her body feeling a little hot.
Gu Yun looked at the slightly excited sisters, Qi Huoer and Qi Shuier: "Don't worry, the Hundred Flowers Holy Land is just ahead. You'll be home soon."
The two women exchanged glances, then bowed respectfully to the young man: "Thank you, Crown Prince!"
"When you go back this time, you must let your Master see whether contending for the so-called Holy Lord position is truly meaningful."
Gu Yun held the two women, teasing them gently, and spoke playfully.
"Your Highness, her Master's talent is better than mine and Shui'er's. If she stays in the Hundred Flowers Holy Land forever, it would be too…"
"Oh? You're already starting to think for your Master?"
Gu Yun said with a smile. That Liu Yunfeng, ranked fifty on the xuan qing treasure mirror, naturally had more talent than this pair of twin sisters.
However… everyone has their own mission. Gu Yun already had arrangements and plans, so there was no need for any objections.
"Master treats us like her own children. Huo'er and I truly can't bear it…"
Qi Shuier said timidly. Even after following Gu Yun for so long, their timidness still hadn't faded.
Perhaps it was because there were often radiant women by the young man's side, overshadowing the sisters' charm.
This, in turn, made Gu Yun dote on them even more.
He gently caressed them, and soft gasps sounded almost simultaneously from both sides.
"They say twins have a special connection with each other, and it's true."
Gu Yun thoroughly enjoyed the moment, then said: "Since you can't bear it, then when you return to the Hundred Flowers Holy Land this time, you must persuade her well."
The two women, dazed, nestled in the young man's arms, almost in unison: "Thank you, Your Highness, for your benevolence!"
In fact, if Gu Yun wished, he could move the entire Hundred Flowers Holy Land into his Great Luo Dao Pagoda, but there was no need for that just yet.
"Hmph! It truly is a case of the new generation surpassing the old. Some people probably have forgotten all about us old-timers."
A soft snort sounded from the side. Seeing this, Gu Yun directly pulled Flame Princess into his arms.
Just as Moon Dance was already weak and tired, he let her take the young girl's place.
The little cat-girl fell into a deep sleep at the side, her soft breathing making the atmosphere even more heated.
"My Queen, why do you say that?"
Flame Princess raised her proud head: "Xiaoyun has been in the Hundred Flowers Holy Land for so long, and you, this heartless wretch, haven't even bothered to ask about her."
"You're probably already immersed in the gentle embrace of these little enchantresses, completely lost in the moment."
"Oh?"
"You speak of Yunyun, and there is some truth to it. However, her physique is most suited for the Hundred Flowers Holy Body, so coming to the Hundred Flowers Holy Land was a last resort. I will compensate her well later."
"As for you…"
Gu Yun teased gently: "I haven't mistreated you these past few days."
"Which time in the past few days did I not leave only when you were crying out that you couldn't take it anymore?"
"Could it be that you still want me to be ruthless?"
"You! How could this King lose to you? It was merely that my condition wasn't good at the time. You, you only know how to take advantage of weaknesses. If this King were at my peak, I could certainly battle you for three hundred rounds!"
"Then how is your condition now?"
Gu Yun picked up Flame Princess, holding her horizontally, pressing his face close to hers. Their breaths intertwined, intimate and close.
"Try… and you'll know?"
Flame Princess hooked her arms around Gu Yun's neck.
"Your, Your Highness, we should step away for a moment."
"No need. I was only focused on Moon Dance just now and neglected you two. Now, neither of you are leaving!"
The flying boat pierced through clouds and mist. Below, the mountains and rivers were magnificent, and the spiritual energy grew increasingly rich and pure, indicating they had entered the territory of the Hundred Flowers Holy Land.
As far as the eye could see, amidst the mountains, flowers bloomed like brocade. Various exotic flowers and plants competed in their splendor, forming vibrant seas of flowers. A gentle breeze carried a refreshing and rich fragrance, like a paradise on earth.
In Luohong Valley, the figure of a beautiful woman in palace attire stood.
Ever since Gu Yun's last visit, Luo Hanyan had immediately entered a state of secluded cultivation.
Now, all major and minor affairs of the Hundred Flowers Holy Land were entrusted to her, the Grand Elder, for oversight. One could say that she was not the Holy Lord, but more like the Holy Lord.
But—what did that matter?
Liu Yunfeng sighed softly, her fingertips brushing a vibrant Phoenix Weeping Flower in the valley. Its petals were delicate, yet subtly tinged with a tragic beauty, much like her current state of mind.
What if she attained the Holy Lord position?
Standing at the height she once yearned for, overlooking the splendid scenery of the Hundred Flowers, her heart felt empty, as if a crucial piece was missing.
That figure… that demeanor… had become the most difficult inner demon to conquer on her cultivation path.
"What is wrong with me…" she murmured softly, her fingertips pressing slightly, breaking off a flower branch. "Thousands of years of quiet cultivation, yet it can't compare to a few encounters?"
Meeting Gu Yun once was enough to be captivated for a lifetime, but she was not some naive young girl. She had already witnessed the vicissitudes of the human world.
Even without any experience, she prided herself on seeing through the mundane world.
But now… she closed her eyes, trying to dispel the handsome face with its lazy smile from her mind, only to find that the more she resisted, the clearer that figure became.
Even… occasionally in her dreams at midnight, even more absurd and blush-inducing scenes would appear.
"Liu Yunfeng! You're truly regressing with age!"
She suddenly opened her eyes, her cheeks warm, tinged with annoyance and self-loathing.
How could the esteemed Grand Elder of the Hundred Flowers Holy Land harbor such lewd thoughts towards a young junior? What an impropriety!
She turned around, intending to leave this place. She had frequently visited Luohong Valley these past few days.
As the saying goes, seeing things reminds one of people. It was here that the young master had offended her so much, and now, looking back, it was one of the few opportunities she had to interact with him.
"It only adds to the sadness."
Just then, a respectful person arrived: "Grand Elder, a distinguished guest has arrived!"
"Oh? What distinguished guest? Take me to him quickly."
"You don't need to go."
At this moment, a familiar voice suddenly sounded behind her, causing Liu Yunfeng to freeze in place.
//490//
Chapter 490: Capturing Liu Yunfeng, a passionate anime for the elderly? (Two-in-one)
Liu Yunfeng's delicate body trembled violently. This voice… Flowers rained down, and a tall, slender figure stood amidst them, clad in an immaculate moon-white robe, a faint smile playing on his lips that stirred her heartstrings. Who else could it be but Gu Yun?
Behind him, the disciples of the Hundred Flowers Holy Land were also captivated.
"Your Highness, the Imperial Son?!"
Liu Yunfeng exclaimed in surprise, her heart rate suddenly accelerating, almost leaping out of her chest.
She had never expected that the man she longed for day and night would appear so abruptly before her.
She hastily straightened her slightly disheveled clothes and hair, then took a few steps forward, curtsied, and spoke with a barely perceptible tremor in her voice: "Great Elder Liu Yunfeng of the Hundred Flowers Holy Land respectfully welcomes Your Highness, the Crown Prince. I apologize for not having prepared for your arrival, please forgive me."
She lowered her gaze, not daring to look directly at Gu Yun, fearing he would see the panic and strangeness in her eyes.
Gu Yun stepped forward and personally helped her up. The warm, soft touch of his fingertips made Liu Yunfeng tremble slightly as if she had been electrocuted.
"Great Elder, there's no need for such formalities. It was I who came suddenly and disturbed you."
Gu Yun's smile was gentle, yet his gaze seemed to penetrate people's hearts. "It's been a long time. Great Elder, your demeanor is even more splendid than before. You've managed the Hundred Flowers Holy Land so meticulously; you've truly worked hard."
"Your Highness praises me too much. With the Holy Lord in seclusion, this is merely Yunfeng's duty."
Liu Yunfeng forced herself to remain calm, but her earlobes uncontrollably flushed red, and her heart pounded like a startled deer, her thoughts in a whirl.
He's so close... his scent is so nice... will he think my makeup isn't exquisite enough today? Is this palace dress too dull and old-fashioned?
Liu Yunfeng, ah, Liu Yunfeng, you're an adult woman, why are you acting like such a little girl?!
But... his gaze is truly so invasive, as if it can penetrate clothing and reach the deepest secrets of one's heart.
What does he want to do? He wouldn't... take me right here, would he?
No, no, there are disciples nearby! If that really happened, my reputation as Great Elder would be completely ruined!
How would I lead the Holy Land in the future?
Hehe.
"Great Elder, won't you invite me in to sit for a while?"
"Sit? Your Highness, wouldn't that be inappropriate~"
"..."
Liu Yunfeng looked up in a panic, only then realizing her misunderstanding. She quickly lowered her head: "Your Highness, please follow me."
The female disciples nearby were almost dumbfounded. Their usually dignified and sacred Great Elder actually displayed such an attitude in front of this person.
Gu Yun chuckled softly, said nothing more, and directly followed Liu Yunfeng.
As he passed the female disciple, he also tilted his head slightly and smiled gently.
"Ding! Host has completed the Villainous Act — Arson of the Heart (Lv6), gaining 1000 Villain Points!"
Sin, ah, sin. Gu Yun felt no guilt whatsoever. He stepped forward and gently embraced the flustered Liu Yunfeng.
Her slender waist was soft and boneless, yet had a certain plumpness, exuding the infinite charm of a mature beauty.
Gu Yun chuckled softly, looking down: "Great Elder, are you perhaps too overworked, experiencing some discomfort? I observe your complexion is unusually flushed. Do you need me to examine you?"
His magnetic voice was close to her ear, his warm breath brushed her ear and neck, and a warm hand caressed her cheek.
Liu Yunfeng felt her entire body go numb, almost melting into his embrace.
"N-no... Thank you for your concern, Your Highness. It's just... it's just a bit stuffy in the valley... hehe, hehehe."
"Your Highness, I'll take you to the Holy Lord's seclusion place. You haven't seen each other in many days."
Her voice was as faint as a mosquito's buzz, her eyes darting away, not daring to look at Gu Yun.
"There's no rush for that. Han Yan is on the verge of a breakthrough, so it's naturally inconvenient to disturb her. Yunfeng Great Elder and I haven't seen each other in a long time, and there are still many things we haven't said, aren't there?"
"Han Yan..."
Liu Yunfeng lowered her head. Sure enough, His Highness still cared more about the Holy Lord. Of course, that was normal. What kind of person was His Highness? Even someone with the Holy Lord's talent could at most barely catch his eye, let alone a common person like herself.
No, no, His Highness just said... Liu Yunfeng finally came to her senses, only to find herself already scooped up into Gu Yun's arms.
"Ah, Your Highness, you..."
"Let's go, Great Elder. Do you remember the promise I made to you before?"
"Although my current cultivation is not yet at the Quasi-Emperor Realm, my combat power is already no less."
"But Your Highness, in broad daylight, under the clear sky, I... I still have matters to attend to."
"Mere matters, just postpone them."
"I even have a little surprise to bring you."
Gu Yun chuckled softly.
Liu Yunfeng was stunned, not understanding what Gu Yun was up to: "What... surprise."
Before she finished speaking, she saw two figures appear behind Gu Yun, and then two voices, filled with excitement and timidity, sounded almost simultaneously.
"Master!"
Liu Yunfeng looked closely. Two stunning women, dressed in water and fire-colored long dresses, were gracefully bowing. Who else could they be but her beloved disciples, Qi Huoer and Qi Shuier, whom she worried about day and night?
"Huo'er! Shui'er!"
After the surprise came fear: "N-no, don't look, don't look."
How could she appear in such a state before her two disciples?
She instinctively buried her face in Gu Yun's embrace, utterly mortified.
"Yunfeng, why are you so troubled? Compared to you, Huo'er and Shui'er are much more experienced~~~"
"Your Highness, how can you say such things? I am Huo'er and Shui'er's Master. What kind of propriety is this now?!!!"
She didn't dare to look at the expressions of the two girls now. They must be very surprised, that their usually dignified and majestic Master had such a hidden side.
How would she compose herself in the future?
"Master..."
Just as she was lost in thought, she suddenly felt Qi Shuier's voice very close. She suppressed the shyness in her heart and turned her head to look at her obedient disciple: "Shui'er, things are not as you imagine. Master was just too eager in her cultivation and suffered a slight deviation. His Highness happened upon it and is merely preparing to offer some assistance."
"Don't worry, how could Master do something so unforgivable?"
She gave an awkward smile, but her posture with Gu Yun was utterly unconvincing.
"Pfft."
Qi Shuier couldn't help but chuckle. Qi Huoer, beside her, was even more outspoken: "Oh, Master, you can't even come up with a better excuse."
"Shui'er and I aren't ignorant little girls anymore."
"Master, you also need to find your own happiness! Shui'er and I both support you!"
"Yes, and, if you and His Highness are together, then the three of us, Master and disciples, can always be together. How wonderful."
Qi Shuier was also very happy.
"You... you all..."
Liu Yunfeng's voice trembled slightly.
"Alright, Yunfeng, your disciples have said so much. As their Master, are you still shy?"
Gu Yun gently kissed Liu Yunfeng on the cheek.
"Hm?!"
Liu Yunfeng was caught off guard, letting out a shy whimper, but her entire body went limp in Gu Yun's arms. Her last bit of strength to struggle vanished without a trace.
In her ears, the hushed giggles of Qi Huoer and Qi Shuier still echoed.
Gu Yun turned to look at the two little ones: "Stop looking, you two come along too."
"Yes!"
"Hehe, Your Highness, Huo'er will help you support Master!"
"You rascal..."
Gu Yun chuckled softly, said nothing more, and with a flash of his figure, disappeared from the spot.
Embroidered quilts, luxurious curtains, a faint, lingering fragrance.
Liu Yunfeng curled up on the bed, still not daring to lift her head, her voice tearful: "Your Highness... you... how will I ever face anyone again..."
"Huo'er and Shui'er, they both saw."
Gu Yun leaned over, his fingertips gently lifting her chin, forcing her to look at him.
"Don't worry, didn't they say they were happy and couldn't be more pleased? How could they blame you?"
Before he finished speaking, he lowered his head and captured those soft, trembling red lips, quivering from nervousness.
"Mm..."
A boom echoed in Liu Yunfeng's mind, and all rationality was completely submerged... The sun was high, and the storm gradually subsided.
Liu Yunfeng lay limply in Gu Yun's embrace, her body covered in fragrant sweat, strands of hair clinging to her flushed cheeks, her eyes still bearing traces of unshed tears.
She was sound asleep, as if a raging storm, like towering waves, surged around her, and she struggled like a small boat, barely holding on.
A moment of inattention and she would fall into the endless ocean, desperately searching for a lifeline. Now, by the side of the sunken boat, a diseased tree bloomed.
Gu Yun gently stroked her smooth back, feeling the increase in his cultivation and the pleasant system notifications.
"Ding! Congratulations to Host for conquering the Child of Destiny Liu Yunfeng, gaining all of her primordial yin energy, and increasing cultivation to the Great Saint Realm!"
"Ding! Congratulations to Host for acquiring three orange treasure chests!"
"Ding! Liu Yunfeng's favorability has increased to 90 points!"
"Yunfeng."
Gu Yun called out softly.
"Mm..."
Liu Yunfeng responded lazily, snuggling deeper into his embrace. She was so tired that she didn't even want to lift a finger.
She could only lean against Gu Yun, feeling the boundless warmth.
At this moment, she had lost all traces of her Great Elder's dignity, completely transformed into a woman in love, dependent on her lover.
Gu Yun's lips curved into a faint smile. Then, with a thought, he opened the three orange treasure chests.
"Ding! Opening three orange treasure chests! Congratulations to Host for acquiring—"
"「Flower God's Sigh」: A lost ancient divine ability of the Hundred Flowers Holy Land. It uses the power of the divine soul to draw upon the essence of myriad flowers, a ranged divine soul attack and healing technique with infinite uses."
"「Hundred Flowers Spirit Liquid」*5: Can cleanse the marrow and improve the efficiency of wood-attribute spiritual energy cultivation."
"「Locking Yang Technique」: After casting, it can lock the opponent's primordial yang, preventing its leakage for three days."
"What the hell is this?!"
Gu Yun's face darkened. System products were always top-notch, but there were also many strange and bizarre items.
However, he didn't have much time to ponder, as Xi Tong's voice did not stop.
"Ding! The Child of Destiny Li Jianqiang's Destiny Value has decreased by 3000 points. Great Luo Dao Pagoda Seventh Floor opening progress (16000 / 500000)"
"Li Jianqiang."
The appearance of an unfamiliar name made Gu Yun's expression slightly odd.
"Always feels a bit strange."
"Show me Liu Yunfeng's data panel."
"xuan qing treasure mirror, Page 50"
"Name: Liu Yunfeng"
"Age: 9856"
"Favorability: 90"
"Cultivation: Great Saint Realm"
"Physique: Nine Yin Profound Jade Body"
"Identity: Female lead of 'Reaching Old Age, I Became Someone Else's Cauldron?'"
"An elderly hot-blooded anime?"
Goodness, truly goodness.
Gu Yun's eyes narrowed.
It seemed this Li Jianqiang was that disrespectful old fellow. But, he was probably just a wolf in sheep's clothing.
Seemingly an old man's body, but in reality, his soul had long been taken over by an outer-world demon.
"Husband, what's wrong?"
The sunlight outside the hall streamed through the window lattice. Liu Yunfeng lazily opened her eyes and, seeing Gu Yun's strange expression, couldn't help but ask softly.
After last night's intimate exchange, she had already tacitly accepted this extremely close address.
Now, calling him that felt less awkward, rolling off her tongue, and she was quite pleased with it.
"Nothing, just thinking about Feng Yunyun's matter."
"How is her physique transformation progressing?"
Gu Yun pulled back his thoughts, kissed her smooth forehead, and asked.
Liu Yunfeng smiled sweetly: "Please rest assured, husband. Sister Yun has now reached the most crucial moment of her transformation."
"Our Hundred Flowers Holy Land has prepared countless rare and exotic flowers and plants to absolutely ensure that nothing goes wrong!"
"That's good. It's just... does Yunfeng understand a principle?"
"One who travels a hundred li considers ninety li to be half. Now is the most critical moment, but also the most dangerous moment."
"Han Yan is in seclusion. The future of the Hundred Flowers Holy Land rests entirely on your shoulders."
"This... Yes, Yunfeng will certainly not fail in her mission."
Liu Yunfeng didn't understand why Gu Yun said this, but His Highness the Imperial Son must have his reasons. She was insignificant and shallow in knowledge, naturally incomparable to His Highness the Imperial Son. Liu Yunfeng, who had already submitted, completely obeyed Gu Yun.
"I will arrange for people to guard by the Hundred Flowers Pond immediately. Absolutely no accidents will occur!"
"Not bad, you have a talent for managing a faction."
"His Highness the Imperial Son praises me too much. Yunfeng is merely following orders and doing her duty."
"Forgot? What should you call me?"
Gu Yun grabbed Liu Yunfeng's fair wrist, quite displeased.
Liu Yunfeng paused slightly, looking at the young man's incredibly handsome face.
She shyly called out: "H-husband!"
"Mm... not bad. Go."
Gu Yun patted her backside. Only then did Liu Yunfeng put on her palace dress and long skirt, suppressing her discomfort, and walked out through the passage Gu Yun had opened.
"Great Elder, what's wrong with you?"
"Less nonsense! Do as I commanded! Everyone, all Elders who are not in seclusion, go and guard by the Hundred Flowers Pond! The Holy Maiden is on the verge of a breakthrough, and absolutely no mistakes can happen now!"
In front of outsiders, Liu Yunfeng was majestic and domineering, completely different from when she was with Gu Yun.
"Yes, we obey the Great Elder's command."
Though the other Elders and disciples didn't understand her meaning, they dared not defy Liu Yunfeng's orders and departed one after another.
Gu Yun watched this scene from the shadows, feeling quite satisfied. Indeed, this Liu Yunfeng was a talent in a certain sense.
At the same time, his gaze shifted elsewhere, to the residence of the Holy Lord's disciple, Leng Huayun.
Spiritual energy gathered, and immortal qi was ethereal, but faintly, demonic qi seemed to intertwine.
//491//
Chapter 491 The Demon Cult Attacks (Two in One)
In her dwelling, Leng Huayun sat cross-legged in the center of a complex formation. Before her lay a pitch-black pill the size of a pigeon's egg, its surface covered in eerie blood-red patterns. She was currently frantically drawing spiritual energy from it.
"This Heaven Devouring Demonic Art is indeed extraordinary. Just using the fresh blood of spirit beasts allows my cultivation speed to increase so many times over."
"Only two months have passed, yet I've already broken through to the Great Power Realm."
"If not for this skill, how much time would I have to spend to maintain such a cultivation speed!"
A bloodthirsty and greedy glint appeared in Leng Huayun's eyes: "Beast blood is already this potent, so what about the flesh and blood of humans, of high-level cultivators?!"
Crack.
Leng Huayun slapped herself hard, covering her head, in immense pain.
"Ah!!! Ah ah ah!!!"
It was a long time before her mind cleared: "Leng Huayun, ah, Leng Huayun, how can you think like that? Have you forgotten what your bottom line is?!"
Even if she was temporarily misled by Hong Yu and couldn't resist the temptation to fall into the demonic path.
But Leng Huayun was still trying to control herself, not to harm innocent people. She had always cultivated with beast blood, and her improvement speed was not as fast as expected. The methods of the Demon Church were originally capable of mass-producing Xiantai Realm experts.
Leng Huayun's talent was outstanding; she would not have stopped there.
Just then, a black-clad figure appeared and whispered a few words into Leng Huayun's ear.
"What?! These past few days, the Great Elder suddenly increased troops towards Hundred Flowers Pond. Did she discover something?!"
Upon hearing the message, Leng Huayun paced back and forth in her dwelling, her expression grave.
"From the looks of it, probably not. Liu Yunfeng has only gathered people, but she hasn't made many rash moves."
"Forget it. When soldiers come, we block them; when water comes, we cover it with earth. Since I've already embarked on this path, there's no turning back."
Leng Huayun's heart was resolute. From the moment she began cultivating the magic skill, there was no turning back for her. However, before being expelled from the sect, she still wanted to get revenge for her master!
That Gu Family Emperor Child was too overbearing. For her master, she could only do this.
Watching your own woman fall into the demonic path, Gu Yun, how will you feel!
"Where's Hong Yu? Didn't she say she would come back to help me?"
"Why has she been gone so long this time?"
"Hall Master Hong Yu's whereabouts are uncertain; this subordinate doesn't know when she will return."
The black-clad figure replied in a low voice: "However, I did get a piece of news a few days ago. It seems Lord Hong Yu took an unfamiliar man to a Demon Church branch."
"The spot in the Ten Thousand Demon Blood Pond that was originally promised to you might have to change hands."
"What do you mean by that?"
"Nothing much. I just hope Lord Leng makes plans early."
"Hmph, I never had much interest in that so-called Ten Thousand Demon Blood Pond anyway. Whoever Hong Yu gives it to is irrelevant to me."
"I just hope that the plan to act against Feng Yunyun won't go wrong!"
"Don't worry."
The black-clad figure said with immense confidence: "Liu Yunfeng's current increase in personnel is meaningless. I've already made thorough preparations."
"When the Sacred Body is fully formed, that will be the day the Heavenly Demon descends. No one can change it!"
"That's good. I hope… you don't deceive me."
Leng Huayun gave him one last deep look and re-entered her cultivation state.
The Demon Church member also said nothing more, his figure dissipating.
"Have preparations already been made?"
Gu Yun sat in the guest room, with the Qi family sisters standing on either side, taking everything in.
"It seems they've tampered with those flowers."
Upon learning this news, he immediately turned his gaze towards Feng Yunyun in the Hundred Flowers Pond.
Heavy restrictions were like paper, unable to stop Gu Yun at all. The Myriad Transformation Power, when applied to spiritual power, was also invincible.
Soon, Gu Yun's divine sense pierced through layers of restrictions and the ethereal spiritual energy of the hundred flowers, landing precisely at the core of the Hundred Flowers Pond.
At this moment, Feng Yunyun was completely enveloped in seven-colored radiant light, sacred and mysterious. The fusion of ten thousand types of flowers had reached its final critical moment, and immense primordial power fiercely collided within her body, undergoing its ultimate sublimation.
"Is it a flower seed that has already been absorbed?"
"Or… one that is currently being absorbed?"
Gu Yun frowned slightly, his divine sense searching more meticulously. Soon, he discovered something amiss.
Around Feng Yunyun, thirty main ingredients were currently releasing terrifying medicinal power, converging within her body. Individually, there was no problem, but when combined, they subtly drew out wisps of demonic energy, entering Feng Yunyun's body.
"So that's what they're planning."
Gu Yun chuckled. Indeed, these Demon Church members were also dirty rats, using methods that couldn't see the light of day.
Thirty types of medicinal herbs interacted and repelled each other, eventually producing that tiny, subtle wisp of demonic energy.
"Yun'er shouldn't be deeply corrupted by the demonic energy yet. Should I destroy it?"
Gu Yun propped his chin. In truth, whether she fell into the demonic path or not didn't really affect him. If demon cultivators were universally reviled, then wouldn't he, Gu Yun, be cut into a thousand pieces?
It all depended on whether this act of falling into the demonic path was beneficial to himself and to Yun'er.
Clearly, it was beneficial.
Gu Yun didn't intend to destroy this opportunity. The Demon Church's waters were too deep, and relying on Hong Yu alone might not be enough.
Arranging a few more people to infiltrate, spreading out, then… why would the Cult Master rebel?
As soon as he thought of such a scene, the smile on Gu Yun's lips became hard to suppress.
In Bai Li's script, Feng Yunyun existed as a villain. Gu Yun was curious why his Yun'er inexplicably went to the Demon Church. Now it seemed there were traces to follow.
However… it didn't matter anymore. Whether in the script or in reality, it was a blessing in disguise.
"The prototype of the Mandarava Demonic Body…"
A hint of understanding and playfulness flashed in Gu Yun's eyes: "It's a clever method. If I hadn't come in person, I'm afraid it would be difficult to detect its origin even after the Demonic Body fully formed."
He did not stop this process. Instead, with a slight thought, a wisp of extremely pure Myriad Transformation Power quietly merged into the wisps of demonic energy.
This wisp of Myriad Transformation Power was not for purifying or dispersing the demonic energy, but rather like the most skilled guide, carefully harmonizing and sorting out the violently conflicting medicinal powers between the thirty herbs, making the demonic energy produced more pure and gentle, and easier for Feng Yunyun's body to absorb.
No matter what, Feng Yunyun was his person. Although she needed to do some things, her safety must also be ensured.
The infiltration of the Myriad Transformation Power was subtle and silent, a process requiring extremely high control.
The Mandarava Flower was a forbidden demonic flower from ancient legends, said to grow on the borders of the netherworld, connecting life and death, and enchanting souls.
Once its Demonic Body reached full completion, it would not only possess boundless power but also control illusions, corrode the mind, and even, to a certain extent, influence the laws of reincarnation. Its mysterious and unpredictable nature far surpassed that of ordinary Sacred Bodies.
Of course, the process was also several times more dangerous. The slightest mistake in the middle could lead to Feng Yunyun becoming a battle puppet, without thought, driven by others.
This was the outcome in the Destiny Script, which was not what Gu Yun wanted. The addition of the Myriad Transformation Power would break all balance, and what would truly descend upon the world again was the terrifying… Netherworld Demoness!
After completing all this, Gu Yun withdrew his divine sense. Everything was under control, he just needed to wait for the flower to bloom… It was unclear if Gu Yun's methods accelerated the process, but a few days later, the energy fluctuations in the Hundred Flowers Pond reached their peak. The brilliant seven-colored radiant light almost illuminated the night sky, and vast sacred power surged, all proclaiming the birth of a chosen daughter.
Feng Yunyun's delicate body slowly rose, suspended in the void. Seven-colored radiant light intertwined around her; the transformation—had reached its final juncture!
Liu Yunfeng and the others, who had been waiting outside, were extremely nervous, fully maintaining the protective formation.
"Elders, I apologize for the trouble."
"Yes!!"
Several figures flew out, guarding the four directions.
In the northwest corner, inside Leng Huayun's dwelling.
She also felt the vast and strange power fluctuations, as well as the increasingly urgent Urge from the black-clad man in her mind.
"The time has come! Act!"
The black-clad man's voice was filled with madness and excitement!
"Soon, the Demonic Body will transform. We must prevent those from the Hundred Flowers Holy Land from interfering!"
"…Alright."
Leng Huayun was silent for a moment: "But you are not allowed to harm them."
"The disciples and elders are all innocent."
"Hahaha, Leng Huayun, don't you think what you're saying is ridiculous?"
"You drafted the plan, and now you want to pretend to be a good person here?"
"I'm telling you, it's too late! You and I are already on the same boat, and you… can't wash yourself clean!"
With that, as the black-robed man gave the order, several black-robed figures surged out from all directions.
The abnormal situation immediately caught Liu Yunfeng's attention: "Enemy attack! Guard the Hundred Flowers Pond!"
"May I ask which Dao Friend comes to my Hundred Flowers Holy Land, and for what purpose?!"
Liu Yunfeng's voice was cold, carrying the Great Saint Realm's pressure, resounding through the night sky, attempting to deter the invaders.
However, those black-robed figures acted as if they hadn't heard, their attacks becoming even more ferocious. Various sinister and vicious magical artifacts and spells rained down like a storm upon the Hundred Flowers Holy Land's protective formation!
The light shield shook violently, ripples spreading, clearly struggling to hold on.
Their goal was to disrupt Feng Yunyun's breakthrough at this final critical moment, thereby completely releasing the demonic nature of the Mandarava Demonic Body. The sudden terrifying impact would instantly shatter Feng Yunyun's own consciousness, turning her into a battle puppet that only knew how to kill!
After returning to the Demon Church, the Demon Church would use various heavenly treasures to nurture her, hoping to gain a terrifying Emperor Realm combat power!
"Their calculations are quite loud and clear. These rats in the gutter are truly utterly boring."
Crack.
"Your Highness~"
Moon Dance turned around, a little displeased.
"Sorry, sorry, I just thought of something unpleasant."
Gu Yun smiled and patted Moon Dance, comforting her.
"Your Highness, don't be upset. Did Xiao Wu do something wrong?"
"No, it has nothing to do with you. They're just a bunch of clowns. They won't live much longer."
Feng Yunyun, Leng Huayun, Hong Yu, the number of spies he had planted was sufficient. He believed that soon, the veil of this mysterious force would slowly be lifted.
Devouring Heaven Demonic Sect, that name reminded Gu Yun of another terrifying existence.
Even traces of such an existence appearing in this era, are the Three Thousand Dao Domains truly about to change drastically?
Can you… do it?!
In the valley, spiritual energy surged, tension mounted, and a towering aura permeated the air!
"Form the Hundred Flowers Killing Array! Intruders will be killed without mercy!"
Liu Yunfeng, decisive and with a frosty expression, gave a sharp command.
Although she didn't understand the specific purpose of these people, it was clear they came with ill intent, directly targeting Feng Yunyun, who was at a critical moment!
Countless petals appeared out of thin air, transforming into sharp sword qi and blade light, clashing violently with the black-robed figures' attacks. Explosions were incessant, and spiritual energy turbulence surged everywhere.
In the northwest corner, Leng Huayun watched the instantly erupted fierce battle, her face pale, her body trembling slightly.
She hadn't expected the other side to launch such a brutal, strong assault right away!
In this way, both sides would surely suffer heavy casualties?
"You still aren't making a move?!" In her mind, the black-clad man's voice urged sharply, "Don't forget, you are one of us now! If the plan fails, you and I will both die!"
"These people are not important. After they die, send them to the headquarters to be made into blood pills. You and I will both have a chance to improve our cultivation!"
"Don't worry, the future is a broad and prosperous path. Why cling to such a small personal sentiment?"
"You…!"
"I will not collude with you!"
Leng Huayun gritted her teeth: "The Hundred Flowers Holy Land is my home, and these people are my family. I will absolutely not allow you to lay hands on them!"
She could agree to act against Feng Yunyun, but harming others in the Hundred Flowers Holy Land, no!!
Leng Huayun had always been extremely clear about her priorities.
"Stubborn."
"You few, watch her for me. Don't let her out without my command."
"If it weren't for Hong Yu's order, did you really think your Great Power Realm cultivation would be given any importance?!"
That person glanced at Leng Huayun disdainfully, set up a barrier, and left directly.
"Bastard!"
Leng Huayun cursed angrily, frantically attacking the pitch-black barrier that trapped her. But the barrier was set up by a Saint Ruler Realm cultivator, incredibly sturdy, remaining completely still no matter how she attacked.
She could only watch helplessly as the battle outside grew fiercer, disciples of the Hundred Flowers Holy Land constantly getting injured, and even several elders bleeding. She was anxious, yet powerless.
The Demon Church had dispatched numerous forces, three-tenths of a branch hall's combat power appearing, with at least three Great Saint Realm experts, including the black-robed man who had previously connected with her, and a full six Saint Ruler Realm cultivators, with the number of Saints in double digits. With the Ancestor and Master both in seclusion, this was simply a catastrophic disaster for the Hundred Flowers Holy Land!!
"Master… I'm sorry… I…"
Endless regret surged in her heart. If she hadn't invited the wolf into the house, how could the Holy Land have suffered this calamity!
And all of this, she still had to blame… Hong Yu!!
It was all that wretched woman. If she hadn't used the Heaven Devouring Demonic Art to tempt her, none of today's situation would have happened.
"Damn it, just as His Highness said, you rats in the gutter love to hide until moments like this to come out and cause trouble!"
Liu Yunfeng coldly said, slashing a Saint Ruler Realm demon cultivator away with a single sword strike.
"Hahaha, Great Elder, what you're saying is a bit too ridiculous."
"Do we demon cultivators need to talk about rules with you?!"
"Don't put up a futile struggle. We don't want to be enemies with the Hundred Flowers Holy Land. Hand over the little demoness inside, and we will retreat."
///492//
Chapter 492: Gu Yun threatens Leng Huayun, Liu Yunfeng breaks through in the battle (two in one)
The person leading the group said coldly, though he was actually unsure in his heart. One must know that the Hundred Flowers Holy Land had a Quasi-Emperor ancestor.
If that person just happened to be in closed-door cultivation, breaking through and emerging from the forbidden land, then all of them would be doomed.
And there was also the Hundred Flowers Holy Lord, who was also a Great Saint Realm expert. If Liu Yunfeng and Luo Hanyan were both present today, they wouldn't have been confident in making their plan succeed.
Now that they had finally found the most opportune moment, they had to act quickly!
"Hmph, wishful thinking. If you want to touch the Holy Maiden, you'll have to step over my corpse first!"
Liu Yunfeng showed no fear, raising her longsword, her aura erupting with a roar.
"Stubborn fools! Everyone, first defeat this woman. No need to kill her; a Great Saint Realm expert is too troublesome. Don't forget our objective!"
The black-robed demonic cultivator leading them roared fiercely, his offensive growing even more frenzied.
The other two understood, and the three Great Saint Realm demonic cultivators joined forces. Demonic energy surged, pressing Liu Yunfeng back step by step, blood already spilling from the corner of her mouth.
The rest of the demonic cultivators charged the Hundred Flowers Holy Land's defenses even more frantically, screams echoing endlessly.
Inside the barrier, Leng Huayun watched with eyes splitting in rage, desperately pounding on the light wall.
"No, no, how could this happen..."
"Do you... want revenge?"
Suddenly, a slightly deceptive voice sounded in Leng Huayun's ear, making her, who was plunged into despair, feel as if she had found hope.
"Yes... No, that's not right, who are you?!"
Coming back to her senses, Leng Huayun was startled, looking around, but only seeing nothing inside the barrier.
She was still shaken, her expression still serious.
"Who I am isn't important." The voice was ethereal, as if directly in her mind. "What's important is, do you want to save the Hundred Flowers Holy Land? Do you want to... take revenge on those demonic cultivators who pushed you to despair?"
Revenge?
This word, like a curse, instantly struck the deepest part of Leng Huayun's heart.
She looked at Liu Yunfeng outside, struggling to hold on, in constant danger, and at her falling fellow disciples. Her eyes instantly filled with endless hatred and determination.
"I do!!"
She almost shrieked, "As long as I can kill those bastards, I'm willing to pay any price!"
"Very good..."
"It seems you're not beyond saving yet."
Gu Yun's figure materialized, a faint smile of satisfaction on his face.
Leng Huayun was stunned, then saw a handsome figure appear before her.
His features were delicate and striking, his aura refined and otherworldly. His sudden appearance was truly like an immortal.
Leng Huayun was momentarily captivated, only coming back to her senses after a long time.
"You, you are Gu Yun?!"
[xuan qing treasure mirror Page 42]
[Name: Leng Huayun]
[Age: 352]
[Affection: 40]
[Cultivation: Great Power Realm]
[Identity: Female Lead of "Born but Not Raised, Don't Cry and Beg Me to Return!"]
"Oh? It seems Miss Leng still remembers me."
Gu Yun chuckled softly, reaching out to touch Leng Huayun's hair, but she turned to avoid him.
"You scoundrel! What do you want to do?!"
Leng Huayun suddenly took a step back, her eyes vigilant with a hint of undetectable panic, her cheeks slightly flushed.
Although she resented Gu Yun's coercion of her master at the time, she had to admit that the man before her indeed possessed a captivating appearance and aura.
Gu Yun's hand hung in mid-air. He wasn't embarrassed, but rather looked at her with interest: "Miss Leng seems to hold a deep grudge against this Prince? Is it just because this Prince is close to Holy Lord Han Yan?"
"How dare you mention Master!"
Leng Huayun was like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, instantly bristling, her beautiful eyes glaring at Gu Yun: "Hmph, I'm telling you, don't think you can do anything to Master with the Gu Family's power. She is absolutely not that kind of person!"
"Oh? I can't mention Han Yan, but you, this traitor who colludes with outsiders, are qualified to?"
Gu Yun raised an eyebrow and took a step closer, his powerful aura invisibly enveloping Leng Huayun.
"You, you're talking nonsense, I didn't."
Leng Huayun's momentum instantly deflated. The tiny bit of demonic energy she had painstakingly cultivated through the Heaven Devouring Demonic Art seemed so ridiculous in front of Gu Yun.
"Heh, secretly cultivating demonic skills, colluding with external enemies, almost bringing disaster to the Hundred Flowers Holy Land."
Gu Yun pressed a palm on Leng Huayun's shoulder: "How should this debt be settled?"
"Tell me, if Han Yan knew, how would she deal with you, this... disciple?"
His voice wasn't loud, but it carried an undeniable authority, each word like a hammer, striking Leng Huayun's heart.
Leng Huayun's face instantly turned pale, her body trembling slightly: "I, I..."
"You, you're going too far, you'll be discovered."
She looked around, stiffly changing the subject.
"Don't worry, with my methods, these minor demonic cultivators won't discover anything."
"Also, I can tell you a little secret: they are actually already dead; it's just that their bodies can still move for now."
Gu Yun smiled faintly, his hand on her shoulder tightening.
Leng Huayun's delicate body trembled violently. She turned around, seeing the two demonic sect disciples chatting and laughing, even making disparaging remarks about the disciples of the Hundred Flowers Holy Land, saying disgusting things. Where was there any sign of them being dead?
"Gu Yun, don't try to deceive me. They are clearly still full of life."
"I've said it, with my methods, they won't discover anything, and you... are no exception!"
Gu Yun gently hooked Leng Huayun's chin, examining her meticulously, and couldn't help but marvel; she was indeed a rare beauty.
Unlike her master, who was like ten thousand years of cold ice, although Leng Huayun's name contained the character for 'cold', in reality, her appearance leaned more towards exquisite beauty, with a kind of innocent stubbornness and fragility. At this moment, her cheeks, slightly flushed with anger and fear, added a few points of charm.
"Let me go!"
Leng Huayun was both shy and angry, wanting to break free, but found that the other party's fingers, seemingly casual, contained an irresistible force, rendering her completely unable to move.
"If this Prince doesn't let go, what will you do?"
Gu Yun leaned in a bit closer.
"Gu Yun, what exactly do you want to do?!"
Leng Huayun was furious, yet powerless to resist, her eyes turning red.
"I, I did something wrong. Kill me or flay me, do as you please!"
She stuck out her neck, adopting an attitude of leaving herself to Gu Yun's disposal.
"Kill you?"
"No, no, I won't do that. Although your motives weren't pure, by a strange turn of events, you've brought me a huge surprise."
"Precisely because of this, I am willing to give you another chance."
Gu Yun chuckled softly, his fingertips caressing her smooth chin.
"You, what do you want to do? I'm telling you, if you want to take advantage of me, I, I would rather die than agree."
"Take advantage?"
Gu Yun's gaze shifted downwards, a slight smirk on his lips: "Miss Leng really thinks highly of herself."
"Who do you think I, Gu Yun, am? The women who want to get into my bed could circle the Three Thousand Dao Domains. How high do you think Miss Leng would rank?"
"You... conceited!"
Leng Huayun snorted softly.
"Don't worry, what I want you to do isn't those things. I'm not that depraved."
"You have no other choice now. Once your cultivation of demonic skills and collusion with the demonic sect are exposed, with Han Yan's hatred for evil, she will certainly choose to purge the sect."
Leng Huayun's body trembled violently, a huge fear flashing in her eyes.
She had no doubt that with her master's upright and unyielding character, who couldn't tolerate a speck of dust in her eye...
"So, you can only choose—to submit to this Prince."
"This Prince can keep your secret, how about it?"
"And, give you a chance to atone for your mistakes."
Her gaze shifted, seeing the incredibly tragic battle, countless fellow disciples falling because of her sins, Leng Huayun was filled with self-reproach.
There was simply... no choice.
Tears finally broke free, mixed with endless humiliation.
She slowly raised her head, looking at the man before her, handsome as a deity, yet ruthless as a devil, her voice hoarse and broken: "I... I agree... to submit... please... save them..."
After saying this, she seemed to have been drained of all her strength, slumping down.
Gu Yun timely reached out and wrapped his arm around her soft waist, pulling her into his embrace.
"A smart choice."
He lowered his head, whispering in her ear, his warm breath caressing her sensitive earlobe: "Remember your words today."
"I have already made a Heavenly Dao Oath for you."
Gu Yun took out a scroll and burned it to ashes in front of Leng Huayun.
Leng Huayun closed her eyes, her entire being seemingly losing all strength, slumping into the young man's arms.
One breath, two breaths, three breaths... one hundred breaths.
Leng Huayun opened her eyes, looking at Gu Yun with utter disbelief: "You, why aren't you acting yet?"
"Why should I act?"
"You submitted to me. There shouldn't be a precedent in the world where a master must act for a subordinate, right?"
Leng Huayun: "..."
She couldn't believe her ears. The dignified Gu Family Emperor Child, would actually tease her like this?!
"You... you, you lied to me?"
Gu Yun shrugged, looking as if a dead pig wasn't afraid of boiling water.
[Ding! The Child of Destiny's emotions are fluctuating. Awarding 3000 Villain Points.]
A little trick, and Gu Yun felt great inside.
He patted Leng Huayun's rapidly beating heart, comforting her: "Calm down, too much anger isn't good for your health."
"Who, who wants you to care! You scoundrel! And you said you weren't depraved."
Leng Huayun was panting, as if remembering something: "No, no, you can enter this barrier, so you must also be able to leave, right?"
"You, you help me, let me out. You don't need to act, I want to advance and retreat with the Hundred Flowers Holy Land!"
"Advance and retreat my ass!"
Gu Yun poked her forehead: "Stay here obediently!"
"How can that be? The Great Elder and the others are almost unable to hold on!"
"Feng Yunyun, Feng Yunyun is still inside too. She's your woman, are you just going to ignore her life and death?!"
Leng Huayun pointed inside the grand formation, saying excitedly.
"Yunfeng is almost done? Why don't you turn your head and look?"
"Turn my head..."
"How is that possible?!"
Leng Huayun looked back in confusion, only to see a scene she would never forget... Not long ago, Liu Yunfeng parried a fatal demonic claw with her sword, her aura slightly in disarray.
"Hehehe, little bitch, why don't you get out of the way? You can't stop us!"
A demonic cultivator laughed strangely.
"Husband is truly cunning."
The strategy of luring the enemy deep had been achieved. These demonic cultivators thought they had victory in their grasp, forgetting themselves, and had already stepped into the trap she had prepared for them.
"Boss, stop wasting words with her, I'll deal with her!"
A Great Saint Realm demonic cultivator said, striking out with a palm. The dark demonic palm print tore through the sky, fiercely slamming towards Liu Yunfeng, who was already at the end of her rope!
If this palm strike landed, Liu Yunfeng would be severely injured even if she didn't die!
All the disciples of the Hundred Flowers Holy Land showed expressions of despair.
Just at this critical moment—
The time had come!
A look of determination and an unusual brilliance suddenly flashed in Liu Yunfeng's eyes!
Buzz—!!!
A terrifying pressure, far surpassing everyone present, like a primordial beast that had slumbered for eons suddenly awakening, surged from Liu Yunfeng's center, sweeping across the entire valley with a roar!
Heaven and earth paled, all things fell silent!
That dark demonic palm print, capable of severely injuring a Great Saint, silently melted and annihilated like ice and snow under the scorching sun in the face of this vast and boundless pressure!
"What?!"
The sinister grins on the faces of the three Great Saint Realm demonic cultivators instantly froze, replaced by boundless shock and fear!
They felt like a small boat in a storm, their bones crackling, even breathing becoming extremely difficult, almost falling directly from the sky!
The other demonic cultivators who were frantically attacking were even more miserable. Cultivators below the Xiantai Realm didn't even let out a grunt, their bodies instantly exploding into clouds of blood mist, as if crushed by an invisible giant mountain!
Xiantai Realm experts also fell like dumplings, spitting blood wildly, and those with weaker cultivation fainted on the spot!
Just a surge of pressure!
It instantly turned the tide of battle, instantly killing nearly a hundred demonic cultivators and severely injuring all Xiantai Realm experts!
This... what kind of terrifying power was this?!
"Quasi... Quasi-Emperor pressure?!"
The leading Great Saint Realm demonic cultivator struggled to raise his head, looking at the figure in front, his voice distorted: "You... you actually concealed your cultivation?! You are a Quasi-Emperor?!"
How was this possible?!
Wasn't the Quasi-Emperor of the Hundred Flowers Holy Land the ancestor who had been sleeping in the forbidden land all this time?!
How could Liu Yunfeng also be a Quasi-Emperor?!
All the surviving demonic cultivators, including the three Great Saints, looked as if they had seen a ghost, their bodies cold, their souls trembling.
The people of the Hundred Flowers Holy Land were also bewildered, looking at the radiant Liu Yunfeng, all feeling for a moment that they had entered an illusion.
This was a Quasi-Emperor, a being truly standing at the pinnacle of the Three Thousand Dao Domains!
Any one of them was the true foundation of a Holy Land-level power.
They never expected that their Hundred Flowers Holy Land was about to produce a second Quasi-Emperor!
Liu Yunfeng floated in the air, Dao light swirling around her. Her previously mature charm now became incredibly majestic, her eyes coldly looking down at the demonic cultivators below, who were like lambs to the slaughter.
Her heart was also surging with emotion, admiring her husband Gu Yun's infallible foresight to the extreme.
It was the backup plan left by her husband that helped her erupt at this moment, settling the universe in one fell swoop!
Accumulating strength and breaking through in battle—if the Child of Destiny could use this method, Gu Yun could naturally let Liu Yunfeng use it too.
"Those who offend my Hundred Flowers Holy Land shall die!"
//493//
Chapter 493: Controlling Leng Huayun (Two in One)
Accompanying the delicate shout, Liu Yunfeng pointed her fingers like a sword and gently swiped downwards.
Instantly, without any earth-shattering roar, a brilliant sword light, like falling petals, slashed down from the void.
The sword light was like autumn water, shimmering with a chilling gleam.
It seemed understated, yet it contained the terrifying power of the law that could annihilate all things.
The smiles of the three Great Saint Devil Cultivators, who had just been spouting nonsense, froze, their entire bodies firmly restricted by the terrifying Emperor's might released from Liu Yunfeng.
They desperately tried to resist with all their demonic energy, but the defensive demonic artifacts they painstakingly summoned silently vanished like paper upon contact with the sword light!
"No—!!!"
Amidst desperate roars, the sword light swept past.
Pfft! Pfft! Pfft!
Three heads, filled with horror and unwillingness, shot into the sky, blood gushing like a fountain, and the headless bodies stiffened for a moment before falling limply into the dust.
In just an instant, a Great Saint bled!!!
The disparity in strength between the two sides was fully displayed at this moment.
"E-Elder, when did she?!"
The Elders of the Hundred Flowers Holy Land looked at each other, more confused than joyful. The Hundred Flowers Holy Land had been peaceful these past few days.
The Saint Lord was in seclusion, the Old Ancestor was dormant, and yet the Big-Eyebrowed Elder had secretly broken through to the Quasi-Emperor Realm. A miracle, truly a miracle.
"N-No, impossible, you-you hid your strength?!"
"Isn't it obvious? If all people of the Demonic Cult are as stupid as you, you'd better wash up and go to bed. Still thinking of overthrowing the Three Thousand Dao Domains? Delusional!"
Liu Yunfeng sneered, her sword light's momentum undiminished, like the Grim Reaper's scythe, sweeping towards the other Xiantai Realm Devil Cultivators who were sprawled on the ground, heavily injured and near death.
"Mercy!"
"Lord, have mercy!"
The pleas and wails abruptly ceased.
Where the sword light passed, all Devil Cultivators were reduced to dust, their forms and spirits annihilated!
The brutal battle abruptly ended, and those who had narrowly escaped death were stunned.
The entire valley fell into a deathly silence.
"This... this is the might of a Quasi-Emperor?!"
Although the Hundred Flowers Holy Land had a Quasi-Emperor Old Ancestor in residence, the Old Ancestor was old and had little lifespan left, so she rarely acted. It was precisely for this reason that none of the Holy Land Elders present had ever witnessed Quasi-Emperor level combat power.
But today, they were deeply shocked.
One sword!
Just one sword!
It completely eliminated all stubbornly resisting enemies!
The gap between a Quasi-Emperor and a Great Saint was simply... an unbridgeable chasm!
"We're saved, we're saved!!!"
"All demonic fiends have been dealt with, Great Elder is mighty!"
Cheers rose and fell, the euphoria of surviving a catastrophe interwoven with immense shock, many with tears in their eyes.
Liu Yunfeng slowly descended from the sky, the Quasi-Emperor Dao Light circulating around her gradually receding.
"Those who offend my Hundred Flowers Holy Land shall be punished by me!"
Her gaze swept across, looking at the remaining few who had slipped through the net!
Inside the barrier, Leng Huayun sat slumped on the ground, looking up at the majestic, transformed Liu Yunfeng, completely bewildered, her mind a blank.
"G-Great Elder, she-she's a Quasi-Emperor?!"
"How is this possible? When I saw her a few days ago, she was clearly only a Great Saint Realm cultivator."
A huge sense of absurdity welled up in her heart. She had risked her life to cultivate the Magic Skill, betrayed her sect, and turned herself into this half-human, half-demon state.
What was it all for?
Wasn't it to gain enough power to no longer be at the mercy of others, to seek revenge on that scoundrel Gu Yun in the future, and to get justice for her Master?!
But now... she had sacrificed everything, gambled everything, even fallen into the Demonic Path, just to barely touch the Great Power Realm, while Liu Yunfeng... had silently stepped into the legendary Quasi-Emperor Realm without her knowledge!
This huge disparity and sense of absurdity hit Leng Huayun's heart like a heavy hammer, almost making her gasp for breath.
Perhaps what she had pursued at such a heavy cost was not even worth mentioning in the other's eyes?
Then what did her betrayal, her struggle, her pain and suffering amount to?!
A huge joke?
Moreover... since Liu Yunfeng was a Quasi-Emperor, her divine sense must be incredibly terrifying, and the demonic energy on her body could not be concealed at all.
She was finished!
Completely finished!
For a moment, Leng Huayun felt utterly disheartened.
"What, scared now? Why didn't you think of today when you chose to cultivate the Heaven Devouring Demonic Art?"
Gu Yun looked at Leng Huayun, feeling a bit like laughing.
"You, you're still making sarcastic remarks... what should we do now?!"
Leng Huayun looked up, having already regarded Gu Yun as her last straw in her confusion.
Gu Yun naturally squatted down and gently pinched Leng Huayun's slightly reddened cheek: "What, is that how you ask for help?"
"Then, then what do you want?"
Leng Huayun stiffened at Gu Yun's actions, her cheeks instantly burning, a mix of shame and anger, yet she dared not act out, only biting her lip and lowering her head in resentment.
"What?"
"At this point, what do you say?"
"Miss Leng, you don't want your Master to know about your cultivation of the Magic Skill, do you?"
Gu Yun raised an eyebrow, deliberately drawing out his words, his fingertip sliding from her cheek to her chin, gently lifting it, forcing her to look at him.
Leng Huayun's face was so red it almost dripped blood, her eyes darting away, her breathing quickening a few beats.
"You, you scoundrel!"
"Oh? It seems there's nothing more to discuss."
Gu Yun waved his hand, looking helpless: "Then I'll just have to hand you over to Yunfeng for disposal."
Saying that, he was about to remove the barrier, grabbed Leng Huayun by the collar, and prepared to walk out.
"Don't... I, I'll do as you say."
Her voice contained a sob, and a hint of determination flashed in Leng Huayun's eyes.
Her slender fingers trembled as she slowly moved them to the sash at her waist.
Her fingertips whitened slightly from the effort, the sash quietly loosened, and the originally strict and fitted plain white dress seemed to lose its support, slipping slightly down her smooth shoulders.
Exposing her fair, jade-like neck and delicate collarbone, soon, her smooth shoulders gradually became exposed, tinged with a faint pink.
She slightly turned her face, her long eyelashes trembling violently.
Her expression was even more alluring, yet carried a sense of helpless powerlessness.
The air seemed to freeze, leaving only her faint, suppressed gasps.
"What are you doing?"
Gu Yun did not, as Leng Huayun had expected, become lustful. Instead, he pulled her slipping clothes back onto her shoulders, covering the pale white skin.
Leng Huayun was stunned, looking at him in confusion, her eyes still wet with tears and humiliation.
"When did I say I was interested in your body?"
Gu Yun said with a smile: "Or are you, perhaps, a little impatient yourself?"
"Nonsense, how could that be? If it weren't for you, this scoundrel, deliberately hinting, how could I possibly be like this?"
Leng Huayun tightened her robes, her cheeks flushed crimson, her eyes darting around, almost daring not to look at Gu Yun.
"Don't worry, what woman can I not get? I'm not as interested in your body as you imagine."
Gu Yun said with a smile, as if he was truly talking about a trivial matter.
"Not to mention anything else, just your Master Luo Hanyan... she..."
"You, what did you do to Master?!"
Leng Huayun's heart instantly tensed. She still didn't know Luo Hanyan's true strength, and still thought she was only a Great Saint Realm cultivator.
Gu Yun's current methods were unfathomable. If he really did something to Master, Master would probably be powerless to resist.
Damn scoundrel, she really shouldn't have believed his words.
"What do you think?"
"Han Yan is a great beauty."
"You, you scoundrel!"
"Gu Yun, if you did anything to offend Master, I, I'll fight you to the death!"
Leng Huayun trembled with anger, her eyes red again.
"Such a crybaby."
"Think about it, even your Master, with her cultivation, can only obediently listen to me. What can you do now?"
Leng Huayun was speechless. Yes, what could she do? In front of this man, she was pitifully weak.
A deep sense of powerlessness once again engulfed her.
Seeing her eyes instantly dim, Gu Yun knew when to stop and no longer teased her: "Alright, you don't have to worry too much. How do you know Han Yan isn't enjoying it?"
"Impossible, Master's nature has always been as calm as water, how could she be enjoying it?"
"It must be you, this scoundrel, who used some shady means. Ah, I'll fight you!"
Saying that, she raised her hand and started yelling, but Gu Yun directly seized her wrist and lifted her up.
"So noisy."
Gu Yun aimed at her noisy cherry lips and directly pressed down.
"Mmm—!!!"
Leng Huayun's eyes instantly widened, her mind buzzed, a blank.
Gu Yun really didn't play by the rules. He just said he wasn't interested, and the next second he directly attacked. How could she resist?
Leng Huayun, experiencing her first taste of forbidden fruit, didn't resist this feeling at first, even becoming somewhat infatuated. The warm touch, carrying a hint of clear scent, forcefully invaded her lips and teeth.
The young man was domineering and brutal in his conquest, and Leng Huayun could only passively cooperate.
Her body was encircled by his strong arms, pressed tightly against his firm chest. Even through the clothes, she could feel his burning body temperature and the powerful thumping of his heart.
No... this won't do!
Her consciousness gradually blurred, but she forcefully regained clarity.
Taking advantage of Gu Yun's momentary relaxation, she pushed the young man away, panting heavily, her cheeks as red as a ripe apple.
"You, you're shameless!"
Her voice trembled, tinged with a sob.
Gu Yun licked the corner of his mouth, seemingly still not satisfied. Looking at her shy, angry, and teary-eyed appearance, he was quite pleased.
"You two really are master and disciple. Your Master's expression back then was exactly the same as yours now."
"Nonsense, Master is pure and untainted, how could she... how could she be by you..."
Leng Huayun trembled with anger, tears welling up in her eyes.
She couldn't bring herself to say the rest, only feeling as if her heart was tightly clutched by an invisible hand, both sore and painful.
"Oh? You don't believe me?"
"Then how about I take you to Han Yan's cultivation retreat now to see?"
"Maybe I can even give you another lesson."
"However, whether she's still willing to acknowledge you, her demonized eldest disciple, is hard to say."
"You... you're shameless! Lecherous! Despicable!"
Leng Huayun completely broke down, no longer caring about fear. She swung her delicate fists at Gu Yun, but alas, her strength was soft, more like a tantrum.
Gu Yun easily caught her wrist, pulled her close, and looked down at her pouting, tear-streaked face, unable to help but laugh: "You can't take this? I have even more'shameless,' 'lecherous,' and 'despicable' things. Do you want to try?"
"Bah, only a fool would want to try, I don't want to!"
Leng Huayun said indignantly. She actually realized that Gu Yun was just teasing her, and this scoundrel seemed to be quite immersed in it.
"I, Leng Huayun, would rather die than surrender! You still want to control me with such dirty, lewd, and sordid methods? Daydreaming!"
Leng Huayun stuck out her neck, standing tall and proud.
Suddenly, her body stiffened and she went limp in Gu Yun's arms.
"You... what did you do to me?!"
Leng Huayun was both shocked and angry, finding that apart from her mouth, she couldn't move at all. Her whole body was soft and powerless, and she could only slump in Gu Yun's arms like a puddle of spring water.
"Nothing, just a small trick. I advise you to be good, next time it won't be so gentle."
Gu Yun smiled innocently, one arm steadily encircling her slender waist, while the other was doing some handiwork.
Leng Huayun's pretty face flushed crimson: "You, you're shameless!"
She struggled in vain, but her body completely disobeyed her. Instead, her twisting made her press even closer to Gu Yun, clearly feeling the rise and fall and warmth of his chest, which made her want to die of shame and indignation.
"I'm a big scoundrel, after all. Have you ever seen a scoundrel with noble character?"
"You!"
Leng Huayun was speechless for a moment, but finally suppressed the heat in her heart and forced herself to say: "What do you want me to do?"
"Wouldn't it have been better to do this earlier?"
"I wouldn't have had to go to so much trouble, one after another, all so troublesome."
Gu Yun put Leng Huayun down and took out a handkerchief to wipe his fingers.
Leng Huayun's pretty face grew even redder: "Alright, I'll agree to your request, but you're not allowed to lay a hand on Master again!"
"I won't let you, this scoundrel, harm her again!"
"Okay, okay, I promise not to act. Is that good enough?"
Gu Yun said with a smile.
"Tell me, what is your request?"
"If it's anything detrimental to the Hundred Flowers Holy Land, I absolutely refuse."
"I want you... to join the Demonic Cult!"
"What?!!!"
Leng Huayun's eyes widened, her entire being plunged into disbelief.
"What are you talking about? You want me to betray the Hundred Flowers Holy Land?"
"Not betray, undercover, understand?"
"But... the Demonic Cult has brainwashing methods, I'm scared."
Just cultivating the Magic Skill, Leng Huayun already felt somewhat out of control.
If she were to go to the Demonic Cult...
"Don't worry, I naturally have a plan for that."
"At that time, you won't be acting alone. I've arranged for someone to meet you."
Gu Yun said.
Just as the two were conspiring, the spiritual energy of the entire Hundred Flowers Holy Land began to converge above the Hundred Flowers Pond.
"This..."
Leng Huayun's eyesight was better, and she noticed the abnormality in Feng Yunyun's awakening.
"Get ready to welcome your first helper."
Gu Yun patted Leng Huayun's butt. The real show was about to begin.