Princess Yuan Che was of unparalleled beauty, outshining all others.
She possessed an ageless maiden's face, exuding a dreamy charm that captivated all beings.
Her dark hair cascaded like a waterfall, reaching her ankles.
Her immortal countenance was peerless, and her pair of clear, beautiful eyes rotated like the sun and moon.
Amidst her exquisite beauty, there was also an air of nobility and sanctity.
That came from her Emperor Bloodline.
After all, she was the daughter of the Eastern Hua Emperor of the Ancient Immortal Court, the last princess.
Seeing Yuan Che arrive,
Ru Ying's eyes showed a hint of vigilance.
Although the maiden before her bore some resemblance to her master's face,
and even her master Ling Yuan, was a soul of Yuan Che,
in Ru Ying's heart, Ling Yuan was her eternal master.
"Yuan Che, what are you doing here?"
Ling Yuan's expression immediately turned cold.
She had no good feelings for Yuan Che.
Although she and Heavenly Maiden Yuan were indeed Yuan Che's Earth Soul and Human Soul,
Ling Yuan possessed her own will and would not willingly be assimilated by Yuan Che.
"Ling Yuan, you are my Earth Soul and Human Soul, inherently a part of me. Why are you so resistant?"
Yuan Che's face was very calm, and she showed no significant change due to Ling Yuan's attitude.
"This princess doesn't want to argue with you. What is your purpose in coming here?" Ling Yuan asked.
She was already emotionally unstable because of Jun Xiaoyao.
Now, Yuan Che's arrival made her even more annoyed.
"Are you willing to hand over Xiaoyao to someone else?" Yuan Che asked.
"What do you mean by that?" Ling Yuan asked.
"I like Xiaoyao; he is my first love."
"And you like him too, which further confirms that my judgment is not wrong." Yuan Che smiled.
She had always stayed in Qionghua Palace.
Her only romantic experience was falling in love with Jun Xiaoyao in a dream.
So, calling him her first love was not wrong.
"That was just a dream," Ling Yuan said coldly.
"What if it was a dream? Dreaming is a woman's nature."
"Don't you think it's romantic to turn a dream into reality?"
Yuan Che's ageless maiden's face showed a knowing smile.
Having always stayed in Qionghua Palace, she was like a princess living in a castle, with a little girl's fantasies.
"What do you want? To snatch the groom? Doing so will only make Xiaoyao dislike you," Ling Yuan said.
"I didn't say I wanted to do that, and this is just an engagement banquet, not a wedding banquet."
"That means I still have a chance to become Xiaoyao's wife."
"No matter what, Xiaoyao's heart will have a place for me," Yuan Che said firmly.
She would not forget the white-robed young man who had made a pinky promise with her in the Ten Mile Peach Forest in her dream.
She had sworn in her heart that she would turn this dream into reality.
"If you're just here to say that, then you can leave," Ling Yuan began to dismiss her.
"There's another matter," Yuan Che said.
"This princess is not interested," Ling Yuan said indifferently.
"It's about Xiaoyao," Yuan Che said.
"What?" Ling Yuan raised her delicate eyebrows slightly.
"You might not know, but the Darkness Turmoil might be approaching," Yuan Che said.
"Darkness Turmoil?" Ling Yuan was somewhat puzzled.
Yuan Che then briefly explained.
As for why Yuan Che knew,
with her status as the last princess and the daughter of the Emperor, she held the highest position in the Immortal Court, allowing her to inquire about any news.
"Could it be that Xiaoyao will also face turmoil?" Ling Yuan's heart tightened.
Even though the news of Jun Xiaoyao's engagement banquet had caused her pain before,
now, upon learning that Jun Xiaoyao might also face the risk of a great turmoil,
Ling Yuan couldn't help but worry about Jun Xiaoyao.
"This generation's great turmoil will be unprecedented; even the Jun Family might be drawn in."
"And Xiaoyao, he previously prevented the calamity of the foreign lands, so this time, he will surely step forward."
"However, this time it's too dangerous; I'm worried about him..." As Yuan Che spoke, a hint of worry also appeared in her clear immortal eyes.
"Then... what should be done?"
"Although I am currently the Young Emperor of the Immortal Court, in reality, I no longer have much power," Ling Yuan said.
Her current status as the Immortal Court Young Emperor was basically an empty shell.
The Fuxi Immortal Lineage side simply wouldn't listen to her.
The other Immortal Lineages also leaned towards Yuan Che.
Even many people in the Wa Emperor Immortal Lineage only regarded her as a tool.
Even Grandmother Lan, who had taught her to Cultivate since childhood, was the same.
Only her maid Ru Ying had always stayed by her side sincerely.
So, Ling Yuan was indeed very pitiful.
If it weren't for Jun Xiaoyao supporting her, her mentality would have long collapsed.
"Actually, I might be able to help Xiaoyao," Yuan Che said, with a very serious expression.
"You can help Xiaoyao?" Ling Yuan raised her eyelids, looking directly at Yuan Che.
Yuan Che's eyes were clear, indicating that these were sincere words.
In fact, Ling Yuan also believed her.
After all, Yuan Che's identity was extraordinary, plus she had half of the Ancient Immortal Court's Tiger Seal.
If she was willing, she could truly help Jun Xiaoyao.
"This turmoil will certainly be terrifying; ordinary power cannot help Xiaoyao, so I need your cooperation..."
Yuan Che transmitted her voice to Ling Yuan's ear.
Ling Yuan's delicate body trembled, and her chest heaved.
After a long while, she took a deep breath and said,
"As long as it can truly help Xiaoyao, I agree."
"Okay, then let's attend the engagement banquet together."
After Yuan Che finished speaking, she departed.
"Empress, what did she say?"
Ru Ying, who hadn't heard the voice transmission earlier, asked curiously.
"Nothing, you go down first and let me be alone for a while," Ling Yuan said.
"Oh." Ru Ying was about to leave.
"Wait," Ling Yuan suddenly said again.
"Empress?" Ru Ying turned back.
"Ru Ying, thank you. Only you have always stayed by my side and treated me sincerely."
Ling Yuan, who was usually as cold as frost, now showed a faint smile.
"Yes, it is Ru Ying's honor to be able to serve the Empress!"
Ru Ying also showed a bashful smile, flattered, and then retreated.
Finally, only Ling Yuan remained, sitting alone on the heavenly emperor throne.
All by herself.
"Xiaoyao..."
Her red lips murmured.
...
Within a magnificent and resplendent golden palace in the Fuxi Immortal Lineage.
A figure sat cross-legged amidst a misty aura, possessing the bearing of a Dragon and Phoenix, like a born Divine Being.
Golden long hair, silver eyes, and an aura that was profound, long, and incredibly powerful.
With every breath, heaven and earth seemed to resonate.
He was practically a young divine demon.
This person was naturally Emperor Haotian.
Compared to when he was in the Forgotten Country, he was now like a completely different person.
His Cultivation, aura, and Realm were entirely different.
"I heard that Jun Xiaoyao has swept through the Nine Heavens Dragon Phoenix Rankings."
"But with my current strength, I can also do the same, and I have to thank Immortal Old One for this."
Emperor Haotian's face regained its former radiance and confidence.
After all, he had made immense progress during this period.
Under Immortal Old One's guidance, his strength had improved at an astonishing speed.
He had also secretly found the Golden Body of the Dragon Emperor, making him eligible to participate in the upcoming great turmoil.
Most importantly, he had finally gathered all the fragments of the Immortal Stone Disk.
It had become a complete Stone Disk.
"No need to thank this old man; as long as the plan succeeds, it will be enough."
Immortal Old One's voice came from within the Stone Disk.
"Immortal Old One, please rest assured, once the plan succeeds, this Junior will definitely help you find your Physical Body," Emperor Haotian said.
"Hehe, that's good," Immortal Old One chuckled.
"But before the Gate to Immortality descends, I still need to go to the Jun Family and have a final showdown with Jun Xiaoyao."
"After all, from then on, he and I will no longer be people of the same world."
"Defeating him will also completely erase my Heart Demon."
Emperor Haotian stood up, his aura seemingly about to crush the Void Realm.
"Jun Xiaoyao, how can I not attend your engagement banquet!"