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"Haha, elegantly giving birth to a baby." Ye Xiu burst out laughing, then said self-deprecatingly, "Actually, I'm the real blockhead."

Li Hanyi smiled without saying a word. She knew that Ye Xiu was joking, and that his taciturnity was just a facade; deep down, he was a sensitive and meticulous person.

Chapter 296 Ancient God King!

"Actually, Yuhe, the night is long," Ye Xiu suddenly pulled Li Hanyi into his arms and said teasingly, "How about we find something fun to do?"

Li Hanyi struggled with a mixture of helplessness and embarrassment: "Ye Xiu, what are you doing?"

"Oh, don't be so reserved. I just think that nights like this should be spent in a relaxed and enjoyable way." Ye Xiu looked at Li Hanyi with a grin, occasionally winking teasingly. A blush rose on Li Hanyi's face: "You really are..." She gently patted Ye Xiu's shoulder, signaling him to let go.

It was late at night, and the lights in the room were dim. The two sat at the table, and Ye Xiu suggested, "Yuhe, would you like me to teach you how to play chess?"

Li Hanyi's eyes widened: "Playing chess? Are you sure you're not kidding me?"

"Of course not. Chess is a profound art. If you can learn it, you'll be able to establish yourself in the martial arts world," Ye Xiu said seriously.

Li Hanyi nodded helplessly: "Alright, since you put it that way, then teach me."

Ye Xiu smiled smugly and began to explain the basic rules of chess to Li Hanyi, occasionally teasing her with humorous remarks about "clinging to him".

As night deepened, the two began playing chess. The chess pieces moved between the black and white squares, creating an exceptionally tranquil scene.

"Yuhe, that was a very clever move of yours. It seems I need to get serious." Ye Xiu smiled as he looked at the situation on the chessboard.

Li Hanyi retorted, "You're the one who's afraid to take it seriously."

Their conversation was interspersed with the wisdom and fun of chess, sometimes cheerful, sometimes profound.

As dawn broke and the east glowed with an orange-red hue, the night's chess game was about to end.

Suddenly, a clear, ethereal voice echoed in the room: "Gongshu Xiuxian, Qingqiu fox spirit, the time has come; it's time to leave."

Ye Xiu and Li Hanyi immediately stopped their game and turned to look in the direction from which the sound came.

Two figures emerged from the room: a middle-aged man in flowing robes and a graceful fox spirit from Qingqiu.

"It's time to leave. We need to return to the Vermilion Bird Holy Land," Gongshu Xiuxian said to Ye Xiu and Li Hanyi.

"Okay, we understand." Ye Xiu nodded. Gongshu Xiuxian waved his sleeve, and a flash of starlight transported the four of them to a star wormhole.

However, as they traversed the universe, Ye Xiu suddenly discovered that the Starry Sky Wormhole seemed to have some limitations, making it impossible to directly reach the Burial Emperor Star.

"What's going on?" Ye Xiu frowned.

Gongshu Xiuxian was also somewhat puzzled: "It seems that wormholes in the starry sky are somewhat limited when traversing the universe. We need to find a suitable entrance."

Li Hanyi suddenly remembered something: "That's right, I once heard that there is a special force around the Burial Emperor Star that seems to be able to hinder the travel of interstellar wormholes."

"Special power?" Ye Xiu pondered for a moment. "This is troublesome. We need to be careful."

Gongshu Xiuxian nodded: "It seems we need to find a way to bypass these forces."

Ye Xiu conducted some research on the Starry Sky Wormhole and found that it was quite controllable, allowing for a certain degree of flexibility in traversing through it, but it still couldn't penetrate the special forces surrounding the Burial Emperor Star...

"It seems we have no choice but to take a detour," Ye Xiu said thoughtfully. "We need to find a passage through the special forces surrounding the Burial Emperor Star."

Li Hanyi interjected, "Perhaps we can find some local guides to learn about the specific situation."

Gongshu Xiuxian nodded in agreement: "Indeed, we cannot act blindly; we must first understand the situation on the Burial Emperor Star."

The four decide to embark on their adventure to find a suitable passage to the Burial Emperor Star, while carefully dealing with the special forces surrounding it. They face unknown challenges, and their fate becomes increasingly unpredictable during their journey through the interstellar wormhole.

Ye Xiu and Li Hanyi waited quietly, observing that the Abyss had become relatively quiet after their great battle with it. Meanwhile, the Demon Clan remained highly active in their plans to break through the natural barrier.

"It seems the Abyss has really learned its lesson this time," Ye Xiu said softly, his gaze fixed on the distant Immortal Realm.

Li Hanyi nodded: "Yes, they should need some time to recover. However, we can't let our guard down either; their plans could pose an even greater threat." Ye Xiu took a deep breath: "We must remain vigilant at all times and not give them any opportunity to take advantage."

Meanwhile, in the sacred land outside the Immortal Realm, the Ruthless Great Emperor and the Demon Lord Chonglou stood atop the sacred land, overlooking the distant Immortal Realm. The starry sky was dazzling, but the two great emperors appeared somewhat silent.

"Chonglou, what are your thoughts on our meeting this time?" The Ruthless Great Emperor asked, gazing into the distance.

Chapter 297 Kill! Kill! Kill!

Demon Lord Chonglou sighed deeply: "Having experienced countless partings, I've long been accustomed to this feeling. And you, ruthless one?"

The Ruthless Emperor smiled slightly: "I have also witnessed the departure of many people, each time evoking a sense of melancholy. This encounter, however, is a special coincidence."

Demon Lord Chonglou nodded: "Yes, perhaps it was a coincidence, or perhaps it was destiny."

The Ruthless Great Emperor said solemnly, "In my previous calculations, I predicted that I would assist you together with a Great Perfection Holy Body. At the same time, I left behind the Harmony Flower to await your arrival."

Demon Lord Chonglou remained silent for a moment: "I also had a similar prediction. When two emperors appear, the Immortal Realm will collapse; when three emperors appear together, darkness will be born. This encounter may have been destined."

The two emperors gazed silently at each other in the starry sky, understanding each other's experiences and realizing that this encounter was not entirely as predicted. A tacit understanding beyond words was revealed in their eyes.

"Chonglou, what changes do you think this encounter will bring?" the Ruthless Emperor asked.

Demon Lord Chonglou took a deep breath: "Perhaps it's an opportunity, perhaps it's a challenge. But one thing is certain: none of our predictions have come true."

The conversation between the two emperors revealed a deep sense of helplessness and awe of the unknown.

Demon Lord Chonglou suddenly warned, "Ruthless one, the saying you mentioned, 'When the Three Emperors unite, darkness will arise,' may mean that an even greater threat is about to arrive. Darkness may descend upon the Immortal Realm."

The Ruthless Great Emperor frowned slightly: "Darkness has emerged, which is something none of us want to see. We must deal with it carefully, otherwise the Immortal Realm may face an unprecedented crisis."

Deep in the starry sky, after a moment of gazing at each other, Demon Lord Chonglou bowed deeply and said, "Ruthless Emperor, this meeting may be the last. Two hundred thousand years from now, we may never meet again."

The Ruthless Great Emperor remained silent, a strange emotion surging within him. Demon Lord Chonglou smiled slightly, took out a blooming Dao-Merging Flower, and handed it to the Ruthless Great Emperor: "This flower represents our destiny. If fate brings us together again, I hope we can both bloom so beautifully."

The Ruthless Great Emperor accepted the Dao-Merging Flower, watching the figure of Demon Lord Chonglou gradually disappear into the distance. His heart was filled with endless despair, for he knew that two hundred thousand years later, his brother would no longer exist.

A surge of despair welled up within him, and the Ruthless Emperor suddenly erupted with intense emotional turmoil. The sacred land trembled, and the stars around him quivered irregularly, their light flickering. Under his uncontrolled emotional outburst, the many cultivators of the sacred land felt a profound sense of sorrow, and they all looked up at the starry sky.

The powerful emotional fluctuations affected the entire holy land, drawing the attention and vigilance of cultivators.

"What an intense emotional fluctuation! Which powerful figure has encountered a problem?" one cultivator exclaimed in surprise. "I sense a profound sorrow, as if the entire holy land is weeping," another cultivator said, his brows furrowed.

In a corner of the sacred land, the ruthless empress was cultivating when she suddenly sensed this intense emotional fluctuation, her eyes widening in shock. She immediately stopped cultivating, a sense of unease surging within her.

"Where did this go wrong?" The ruthless Empress's mind raced, and she decided to leave the cultivation area to find the source of the emotional fluctuations. At the same time, Ye Xiu and Li Hanyi also sensed the turmoil in the Holy Land. They exchanged a glance for a moment, both filled with doubt.

The Ruthless Empress traversed the sacred land, swiftly heading towards the center of the emotional turmoil. Upon arriving at her destination, she discovered that many cultivators had already gathered around the sacred land, with the Ruthless Empress herself at the very center.

"What kind of emotional fluctuation is this?" The Ruthless Empress gazed at the Ruthless Great Emperor in the starry sky, her heart filled with doubt. At the same time, Li Hanyi, on the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, also sensed this unusual emotional fluctuation. Her heart tightened, and she immediately decided to go to the Holy Land to investigate.

The Ruthless Empress walked to the side of the Ruthless Great Emperor, about to ask a question, but saw that the Ruthless Great Emperor's eyes were empty, and starlight flickered around him, as if he had fallen into extreme despair.

"Ruthless Empress, what happened?" the Ruthless Empress asked cautiously.

The Ruthless Emperor did not respond, and the sorrow spread, creating a desolate atmosphere that made all cultivators feel a deep sadness.

Li Hanyi also arrived at the Holy Land. She looked at the Ruthless Great Emperor, her heart filled with worry. At this moment, the Ruthless Great Emperor suddenly turned and left, and the emotional turmoil in the Holy Land gradually subsided. "What happened?" Li Hanyi asked.

The Ruthless Empress frowned and said, "I don't know either, but this emotional fluctuation seems to be related to the Ruthless Empress." Li Hanyi took a deep breath: "We have to follow them and see what exactly happened."

The two female cultivators swiftly pursued the ruthless Great Emperor, while the cultivators in the holy land continued to lament the desolate starry sky, their hearts filled with doubt. In this desolate holy land, an ancient story seemed to be rewritten.

Chapter 298 Myriad Flower Eyes!

When the ruthless empress returned to the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, she was stunned. She discovered that the barrier of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths had undergone a huge change; the originally impenetrable barrier seemed to have been reconstructed.

She immediately realized that only her brother Ye Xiu and that Taoist priest Han Paopao had the ability to make such a large-scale change to the barrier.

"Was this my brother's doing?" The ruthless empress wondered, knowing that the changes in the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths were no ordinary event.

On the rooftop of the Zhetian Building, Ye Xiu suddenly opened his eyes, feeling an immense joy and excitement.

His eyes sparkled with a kaleidoscope of light, dazzling and captivating. It seemed he had received some important message.

"Li Hanyi, can you feel it?" Ye Xiu looked at Li Hanyi, his eyes sparkling with excitement.

Li Hanyi frowned slightly: "I sensed an unusual power, as if some major event has occurred."

Ye Xiu laughed heartily: "Yes, this is good news, my sister, the Ruthless Empress, has returned!"

As Ye Xiu finished speaking, the heavens and earth began to tremble.

The cultivators felt an irresistible force and looked up at the starry sky, wondering if it was the Abyss Heaven descending in person.

The cultivators in the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths all felt a strong pressure, which made them worship.

While the cultivators of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths were in astonishment, Ye Xiu stood on the rooftop of the Shrouding Heaven Building, overjoyed. He gazed at the starry sky and spotted the figure of the Ruthless Empress, his heart instantly filled with joy.

"The Ruthless Empress has returned!" Ye Xiu exclaimed excitedly. Without hesitation, he used the power of the Myriad Flower Eyes to instantly teleport to the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths.

Ye Xiu's appearance shocked the cultivators across the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths even more. They all bowed their heads in worship, feeling the oppressive aura emanating from him. The atmosphere across the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths instantly became warm and festive.

Meanwhile, in a corner of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, the Ruthless Empress was also drawn to the changes within the region. She witnessed the worship of the cultivators in the holy land and Ye Xiu's cheers, and couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion.

Ye Xiu swiftly appeared beside the Ruthless Empress. Looking at his sister, he was overcome with emotion and tears streamed down his face. The two embraced tightly, their joy at reunion overflowing.

"Little sister, you're back!" Ye Xiu said excitedly.

The ruthless empress smiled and said, "Yes, brother, I'm back." Her eyes were filled with tenderness and longing.

Joy and celebration permeated the entire holy land, as cultivators celebrated the return of the Ruthless Empress. The reunion between Ye Xiu and the Ruthless Empress became the most touching scene in this starry sky.

On the rooftop of the Zhetian Building, Ye Xiu and Li Hanyi watched all this with a sense of satisfaction.

Across the nine heavens and ten earths, Ye Xiu and the Ruthless Empress embraced tightly, their joyful emotions filling the starry sky.