“Subdue!” Lu Xuan’s calm voice echoed.
A thunderous boom! The seals and restrictions on the Ice-white Chains were effortlessly stripped away. Supreme power surged forth, shattering the chains into countless fragments. The immense icy cold energy contained within them cascaded over the Northern Plains. Torn glaciers began to re-form, temperatures plummeted, and heavy snow fell from the dark, brooding sky.
As this power enveloped the Northern Plains, the entire world underwent a profound World Upgrade!
The Green-skirted Girl's playful voice chimed in Lu Xuan's ear, “Wahahaha, you upgraded the Northern Plains for me!”
In that instant, every living being in the Northern Plains felt the shackles above their heads vanish. A profound and mysterious aura filled the heavens and earth.
Simultaneously, the Heaven-Reaching Grand Array, painstakingly laid by the Imperial Court over countless epochs, began to die out. Its endlessly brilliant Formation Patterns dimmed and faded.
The Northern Plains was restored to its former glory!
The Imperial Court's Supreme Old Ancestors stared at Lu Xuan, their faces etched with disbelief. “How… how is this possible?”
Ji Fuyao replied calmly, “Summer insects cannot speak of ice. My Master can casually create an entire world with a flick of his hand!”
With a thought, her Supreme Weapon Heaven-Burning Spear shot forth, a scarlet river of fire streaking across the void, hurtling towards the remaining Imperial Court Supreme Old Ancestors.
Sizzle! Sizzle! Sizzle! Blood splattered! In moments, Ji Fuyao had instantly killed the numerous powerful cultivators of the Imperial Court.
Throughout the land, everyone fell to their knees before Lu Xuan and Ji Fuyao!
Thud! Thud! They dropped like a tide, a wave of submission.
Lu Xuan stated, “One dynasty falls, another rises. Fuyao, the Northern Plains is yours.”
Ji Fuyao's eyes sparkled. “Thank you, Master!”
Next, Lu Xuan and Ji Fuyao stormed the Imperial Capital, striking directly at the dragon's heart! In less than half a day, all Imperial Court Remnants in the capital were annihilated.
Swiftly, news spread throughout the Northern Plains: the Fuyao Dynasty had replaced the Northern Plains Imperial Court.
Everyone was shocked, buzzing with discussion.
“The Northern Plains has changed hands!”
“It must be said, Huang Chao Supreme's prophecy has truly come to pass!”
“Then that King General Su Yunxi was truly a fool. Betraying the Fire Alliance, betraying the Northern Plains… otherwise, she could have become a great general under Her Majesty, Fuyao Empress!”
Meanwhile, Lu Xuan lay leisurely within the Imperial Palace of the capital.
The System's voice chimed in his ear.
“Ding! Congratulations, Host, for completing the limited-time disciple quest: Assist Ji Fuyao in unifying the Northern Plains!”
“Ding! Congratulations, Host, for acquiring a massive cultivation foundation!”
“Ding! Congratulations, Host, your Spatial Array Patterns power has been upgraded to One-rotation Star Venerate Realm!”
“Ding! Congratulations, Host, your Medical Dao Attainment has been upgraded to Nine-star Supreme Realm!”
“Ding! Congratulations, Host, for acquiring a Starry Sky Oddity: Grand Supreme Star Dew!”
As the notifications faded, an incredibly pure spiritual energy surged into Lu Xuan's body, rushing through him like a mighty river, flowing through every limb and bone, bringing an unparalleled sense of comfort.
His cultivation had broken through to the Four-star Supreme initial stage!
Coupled with his Invincible Stance, he could instantly kill Seven-star Supremes!
The System continued, “Host can now ignore the Fourth Star Ring, freely traversing its interior and exterior. A single thought is all it takes to arrive.”
Lu Xuan nodded. “Not bad.”
Being able to ignore the Fourth Star Ring was indeed excellent. After all, the Star Rings were blessed by the power of Ancient Ancestors, making free entry and exit impossible for ordinary Star Venerate Realm cultivators!
Lu Xuan extended his right hand, and a gentle, incredibly soft power pulsed from it.
A slight smile played on Lu Xuan's lips as he called Ji Fuyao over.
Ji Fuyao, in a fiery red gown, her exquisite figure like something stepped out of a painting, immediately appeared before Lu Xuan.
Lu Xuan smiled and said, “Fuyao, you've been injured these past few days. Let me heal you.”
A blush crept onto Ji Fuyao's face. She softly hummed, “Mm.”
She slowly turned her back, positioning herself in front of Lu Xuan.
Lu Xuan's finger gently touched Ji Fuyao's Jade Back. Her smooth and delicate skin transmitted a wonderful sensation. At that moment, the power of Lu Xuan's Heaven-Reaching Medical Scripture surged forth. Though only a wisp, it poured into Ji Fuyao's Inner World like a boundless sea, sweeping through her limbs and bones.
“Uh…”
“Mmm…”
Ji Fuyao's trembling body produced fragrant sweat in just a single breath. A wave of numbness washed over her, and her throat let out a soft moan.
Her body softened, and she fell back, directly into Lu Xuan's embrace.
Her eyes, now hazy, looked up at Lu Xuan, her tender lips parting. “Master…”
Half an hour later, Ji Fuyao finally opened her eyes, finding herself still nestled in Lu Xuan's arms. For some reason, a secret delight bloomed in her heart.
Lu Xuan said, “There, your injuries are fully healed.”
Ji Fuyao, gathering her courage, whispered, “Master, did you… do anything to me?”
Lu Xuan playfully flicked her forehead.
Ji Fuyao winced, rubbing her jade forehead, then chuckled. “Just kidding, Master.”
She then stood up, her face flushed, and scurried away.
...
In the Fallen Star Sea, at Cloudrise Holy Land.
Cloud City.
Chen Changsheng, clad in white robes, walked along the streets with the Silver-haired Woman. This was a major city within Cloudrise Holy Land, presided over by an elder whose cultivation reached the Six-star Supreme realm! Cultivators streamed in and out, an endless flow, and the city itself shimmered with divine radiance, intricate Dao Patterns woven throughout its very fabric.
The Silver-haired Woman's eyes held a hint of worry as she glanced at Chen Changsheng, sighing. “I clearly sensed a trace of my sister's aura. Why won't she appear? Is it just my imagination, or am I sensing the aura of a bloodline descendant from my Fox Fortune Holy Land?”
Chen Changsheng shook his head, indicating he didn't know. For the past few days, their investigations in Cloud City had yielded nothing.
Soon after, they returned to the Beast Arena.
They once again saw the three Supreme Old Ancestors from the Southern Desolate Demon Court. They were still in a wretched state, covered in wounds, dejected, and appearing utterly numb.
“Hm?”
Chen Changsheng suddenly frowned. He saw the Plaque outside the Beast Arena abruptly change, displaying a new announcement.
“The Supreme Fox Clan remnant will appear in the Beast Arena in ten days!”
Instantly, the Plaque expanded to an immense size, its illusory Ancient Characters projecting directly across Cloud City. Not only that, but projections also appeared in the many Subordinate Forces of Cloudrise Holy Land.
The Silver-haired Woman's face turned incredibly grim. She hadn't expected Cloudrise Holy Land to actually display her Fox Clan's remnant! They intended to force that remnant to fight!
The announcement quickly caused a sensation throughout Cloud City. Many powerful cultivators rushed over, gathering outside the Beast Arena to inquire.
“I heard rumors that Cloudrise Holy Land captured a Supreme Fox Clan remnant, but I never thought it was true!”
“The Supreme Fox Clan was an Ancient Ancestor-level force back in the day! Even though they've fallen, that remnant must still possess some of their Fox Clan bloodline. That Little Demon is priceless!”
“I heard this Little Demon from the Fox Clan even has some Ancestral Bloodline Reversion!”
The crowd grew increasingly excited. “How did Cloudrise Holy Land manage to capture such a Little Demon?”
The Beast Arena guard puffed out his chest, a smug look on his face. “Heh heh. Outside the Fourth Star Ring, there's nothing our Cloudrise Holy Land can't accomplish!”