Transmigrating into the world of Jade Dynasty, I was targeted by the female lead in a reverse romanc

Lu Xueqi's gaze swept across the not-so-large treasure vault space again. Apart from the wooden platform that radiated golden light, there seemed to be nothing else. Her gaze finally settled on the crystal-clear, ethereal stone.

Just as she was intently examining it, Biyao suddenly spoke up, her voice somewhat hoarse: "You can have it."

Lu Xueqi turned her gaze to her, a clear question flashing in her eyes.

Biyao twitched the corners of her mouth, her gaze falling on the wooden platform, but she didn't have much desire for it; instead, she felt a kind of empty weariness.

"You don't want such a priceless treasure? Then why have you come here?"

Lu Xueqi remained silent and did not answer.

Is it for the third volume of the Heavenly Book? Or for a possible opportunity to deal with the great calamity to come?

Or... is it just to accompany him, protect him, and settle some matters along the way?

There are many reasons, and it seems unnecessary to go into detail at this moment.

Biyao, however, provided the answer herself, her voice soft yet like a fine needle, unexpectedly piercing the silence:

"I did it to see him."

These five simple words, devoid of resentment or intensity, simply state a fact, yet they are more powerful and more chilling than any accusation.

Lu Xueqi's breath hitched for a fleeting moment, almost imperceptibly.

She looked at Biyao's profile, that exquisitely beautiful face shrouded in an inescapable melancholy, now only showing a calm that seemed almost resigned to fate.

Knowing the danger, knowing the potential conflict with the righteous faction, and even the possibility of a life-or-death struggle with his wife, she still came to see him.

Ten years of waiting have resulted in entering this deadly place, being trapped here, and facing an uncertain fate.

She suddenly remembered many years ago, on Qingyun Mountain, under the watchful eyes of everyone, whether openly or secretly, she walked towards that still somewhat bewildered and flustered boy, took his hand, and said to her master and everyone else, "I want him."

At that time, I felt certain, resolute, and determined to include this person in my world at all costs, to weather the storms together, and to share life and death.

Biyao's "in order to see him" is a search, a wait, an obsession that crosses the chasm between good and evil and spans ten years, a kind of infatuation that is willing to do even if she can only see him from afar to confirm that he is alright, even if she ends up getting hurt...

Different paths, yet equally obsessive and reckless.

Lu Xueqi lowered her eyes, her thick eyelashes casting faint shadows beneath them. She remained silent. Inside the treasure vault, only the increasingly intense roars and crashes of beasts could be faintly heard from outside, along with the stable seven-colored halo emanating from the strange stone.

"BOOM—!!!"

Another terrifying impact shook the earth, this time far more powerful than ever before. Even with the golden light of the strange stone protecting the wooden platform, the walls of the Heavenly Emperor's Treasury around it seemed to have finally reached their limit!

A piercing cracking sound came from above and all around as a huge, charred wooden beam, accompanied by a strong wind, crashed down from the dome!

Biyao and Lu Xueqi dodged to the sides almost simultaneously!

"Bang!" The giant log crashed onto the ground not far from the wooden platform, sending splinters of wood flying and dust billowing everywhere.

Then came the second piece, and the third! The sounds of shattering and falling were incessant! The Black Water Serpent outside seemed to have fallen into a final frenzy, crashing against everything it could, while the Yellow Bird's angry cries grew louder and more urgent! The aftershocks of the battle between the two ancient beasts could be clearly felt through the crumbling walls of the treasure vault!

The entire Heavenly Emperor's Treasury began to visibly cave in and deform! More pieces of wood and rubble fell like raindrops!

This treasure trove of the Heavenly Emperor, which has existed for countless millennia, is about to be completely destroyed by this violent force, burying everything within it.

At this critical moment!

On the wooden platform, the strange stone seemed to sense the impending destruction and suddenly burst forth with an unprecedentedly intense golden light! The beam of light was no longer as thick as a finger, but became as thick as an adult's arm, solid as if it were a physical object. It shot up with a roar, no longer merely disappearing into the light curtain above, but directly and forcefully resisting the collapsing and sinking dome of the treasure vault!

"Buzz—!"

Strange, indescribable sounds instantly filled the entire space that was about to collapse. The sounds seemed to come from ancient sacrificial chants, or like mysterious Buddhist chants from the heavens. They were grand, far-reaching, and solemn, carrying the power to cleanse the soul and suppress all things.

With this strange sound and the thick golden pillar of light that held up the dome, the inward sinking of the entire Heavenly Emperor's Treasury was abruptly stopped, and the falling wood and rubble also decreased sharply.

Then, to Lu Xueqi and Biyao's astonishment, on the dome illuminated by the golden beams of light, one by one, enormous golden characters, as if imbued with life, emerged and arranged themselves in mid-air:

Heaven and earth are not benevolent, and all things are dogs.

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Outside the treasure vault, a completely different scene unfolds.

Jin Ping'er held Jiang Xiaochuan, who seemed to have lost his soul, and retreated far away in the sky, watching with trepidation the fierce battle that was beyond the imagination of ordinary people on the top of the giant tree.

The front end of the huge tree trunk, which was once adorned with flowers and full of life, is now a devastating ruin.

Broken branches and leaves, withered and crushed petals, and broken vines were everywhere.

The Blackwater Serpent coiled tightly around the stone gate of the Heavenly Emperor's Treasury. Several more terrifying, deep wounds, revealing the bone, appeared on its massive body. Dark red serpent blood flowed like a stream, staining the tree trunk beneath it a dark red. It roared and thrashed its head wildly, venomous mist gushing from between its fangs.

Its rival, the mythical beast Yellow Bird, has also lost its original majestic and powerful appearance.

Many of its vibrant orange-yellow feathers had fallen off, revealing mangled wounds underneath, especially a huge laceration on its chest and abdomen, which was shocking and stained half of its body with blood.

But the fighting spirit and fury in its sharp eyes did not diminish in the slightest. With each flap of its wings, it stirred up a gale that tore through the air. Its sharp beak and giant claws, capable of cracking rocks, kept attacking the Blackwater Serpent's vital points.

Clearly, both sides fought with full force and paid a heavy price.

But at this moment, the two giant beasts temporarily stopped their attack. The Black Water Serpent coiled around the stone gate, raising its head and roaring, while the Yellow Bird landed on a relatively intact, thick branch not far away, stretching its neck and singing. They faced each other, their ferocious power overwhelming, neither willing to give way even a step.

However, judging from the situation, the Blackwater Serpent is clearly at a greater disadvantage.

Perched on the tree trunk, its movements were restricted, while the yellow bird soared in the sky, taking full advantage of the terrain. More importantly, the yellow bird seemed to have an innate and strong resistance to the Black Water Serpent's venom. The poisonous mist and venom that terrified countless cultivators had minimal impact on the yellow bird. With this disparity, the Black Water Serpent gradually showed signs of weakness.

Seemingly realizing this, the Blackwater Serpent's scarlet vertical pupils blazed with ferocity. Suddenly, ignoring the threatening yellow bird in the air, its massive head snapped back, gathering all the remaining power in its body. With a mad, suicidal rage, it slammed down once more into the already cracked stone door of the Heavenly Emperor's Treasury below!