People in the Qin Dynasty, entertained during the Warring States period

Having not seen sunlight for a long time, the layers of curtains gave him a sudden illusion that the palace seemed to have no end.

"Where is Dongjun?"

The ethereal voice echoed in the hall, causing the Moon Goddess to feel secretly annoyed.

Because of Cao Ze, she was beaten by her dear senior sister for three whole months and couldn't get out of bed. She was depressed for three whole months and wished she could tear the two scoundrels apart.

The Moon Goddess suppressed her resentment and unwillingness, "Senior Sister has gone into seclusion."

"Seclusion?" Donghuang Taiyi's calm tone turned surprised. "Is she about to break through to the Grandmaster level?"

The Moon Goddess took a deep breath. She had to admit that her senior sister was indeed a cut above her in cultivation.

"Senior sister did not say anything."

The Moon Goddess carefully considered her words, her almond-shaped eyes like deep pools, gleaming with wisdom. She wisely chose not to take this opportunity to cause trouble for Consort Yan.

She feared that if Yan Fei truly became a Grandmaster after emerging from seclusion, and then attacked her again, she would be in real trouble.

"In that case... I look forward to it."

Donghuang Taiyi's tone was full of joy.

With Xinghun's death, the Yin Yang Clan suffered significant losses. If Yanfei were to break through to the Grandmaster level, it would be a good thing for the Yin Yang Clan.

As Donghuang Taiyi turned to leave, the Moon Goddess quickly said, "Master, I have something important to report."

Donghuang Taiyi paused slightly, without turning around: "What is it?"

The moon goddess raised her head, straightened her back, her hair piled high, and her beautiful face was filled with dignity and solemnity.

“The once ever-bright Ziwei star has recently dimmed, sometimes resembling dark clouds obscuring the moon, sometimes like black mist swirling around it... not as bright as it was when the Yin-Yang School entered Qin.”

Donghuang Taiyi remained silent, his hand, hidden beneath his black robe, instantly forming a magic finger.

He was suddenly jolted, feeling a great terror approaching him. The secrets of heaven that he could vaguely glimpse before were now chaotic, disordered, and obscure.

"Moon Goddess".

The Moon Goddess held her breath and focused her mind. "Master, please give your orders."

Donghuang Taiyi rubbed his fingers together and slowly exhaled.

"Investigate what has happened in Xianyang recently... especially regarding the King of Qin."

The Ziwei star is the imperial star, symbolizing the emperor. Changes in the Ziwei star indicate changes in the emperor's destiny.

The Moon Goddess respectfully replied, "Yes."

After leaving, Donghuang Taiyi went to the Star Gazing Platform alone, sat cross-legged on the ground, and waited quietly for the sky to darken.

The moon goddess stayed alone in the Rashomon Hall for a long time, gazing absently at the patterns on the four walls of the hall.

Besides the flowers, birds, insects, and fish, a golden crow occupies one wall of these patterns.

The golden crow's feathers, which were several feet long, were all made of gold foil, shimmering with light.

On the opposite wall of the Golden Crow, a full moon floats quietly on the shimmering, jade-like water, appearing understated yet mysterious.

"Senior sister..."

The moon goddess murmured to herself, then walked out of Rashomon without looking back.

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Xinzheng, Xuannv Peak.

Tianze stared at Cao Ze and Jing Ni, who were blocking his way, with a gloomy expression.

"I have already helped you surround and kill the Marquis, what is the meaning of this?"

The Corpse-Driving Demon and the King of a Hundred Poisons silently stepped forward.

Cao Ze laughed and said, "Lord Red Eyebrows, don't be so nervous. I've come here simply to ask if the Baiyue treasure has been found?"

Tianze said in a deep voice, "The treasures of Baiyue are not so easily found!"

Cao Ze sighed: "Then there's nothing to talk about..."

Tianze's expression changed: "What do you mean?"

Cao Ze said earnestly, "Brother Tianze, how about we make a deal?"

Tianze wanted to turn and run, but he was locked in by Jingni's aura. If he tried to run, he would be destroyed by the sword energy.

"...What deal?"

Cao Ze chuckled and said, "I'll let you go, but you have to tell me where the Baiyue treasure is hidden."

Tianze's eyes twitched slightly, and he said in a low, hoarse voice, "I've already said it, I haven't found the treasure's location. The clues I have are not much different from what you know."

Cao Ze coughed lightly and said with a sigh, "Then I'm sorry."

Suddenly, the King of Poisons threw out a bottle of poison, which exploded in mid-air, and a thick green poisonous mist instantly filled the surroundings.

He roared, "Master, run!"

Tianze roared, "Bastard!"

Several pink sword energies tore apart and dispersed the poisonous mist. A golden light flashed, and the Corpse-Driving Demon barely managed to use the Soul-Shaking Bell Staff to help the Hundred Poison King block Cao Ze's attack.

Tianze wanted to save Baiduwang, but Jingni blocked him with her sword, and the two immediately started fighting.

The Corpse-Driving Demon and the Poison King joined forces to deal with Cao Ze, one using poison and the other summoning zombies.

However, Cao Ze was extremely fast and powerful, and the poisonous mists and drugs of the Hundred Poison King could not penetrate the golden light on his body.

As for the zombies hastily summoned by the Corpse Demon, they were instantly shattered by Cao Ze's Yin Five Thunderbolts.

Ignoring the Corpse Demon, Cao Ze seized the opportunity to grab the Hundred Poison King. If anyone had a chance to turn the tables, it would undoubtedly be the Hundred Poison King, who had mastered the art of poison and was even capable of self-destruction.

The corpse-driving demon instinctively took a step back, still somewhat shaken.

Seeing Cao Ze charge towards the King of Poisons, the Corpse-Driving Demon hesitated for a moment. Remembering the King of Poisons' care for him when he was hiding in Baiyue, the Corpse-Driving Demon gritted his teeth, picked up his cane, and smashed it into the back of Cao Ze's head.

Even knowing it would be futile, and he might even be killed by Cao Ze, he didn't care anymore.

When the Corpse-Driving Demon's Soul-Shaking Bell Staff struck Cao Ze, the golden light on Cao Ze's body flickered slightly, but it did not cause any harm.

The Corpse-Driving Demon's hand went numb from the recoil, and he could only watch helplessly as Cao Ze swiftly and decisively captured the Hundred Poison King.

Tianze barely managed to extricate himself from Jingni's sword strikes and retreated to the side of the Corpse-Driving Demon.

The Hundred Poison King, captured by Cao Ze, looked somewhat dejected. He opened his mouth and said, "Corpse-Driving Demon, run with your master! I'll hold them off..."

Cao Ze quickly tapped several times on the Hundred Poison King's body, sealing off the meridians through which the Hundred Poison King could circulate his internal energy, preventing him from suddenly self-destructing.

The King of Poisons was speechless for a moment, staring blankly at Cao Ze. This kid was too cautious. Not only did he capture him, but he also sealed his meridians, making it difficult for him to self-destruct.

Jing Ni looked at Cao Ze, her eyes questioning.

Cao Ze said calmly, "King of Poisons, surrender to me, and I will not kill you."

The King of Poisons remained silent. "Let the master go."

Cao Ze shook his head: "You have no right to bargain."

Tianze was filled with rage, his cold, serpentine eyes fixed on Cao Ze, his fists clenched so tightly they cracked.

The King of Poisons had followed him the longest, serving him since his youth. He could easily abandon Yan Lingji to exorcise the corpse demon, but it was difficult for him to let go of this old man who was so loyal to him.

"Cao Ze, let him go!"

Cao Ze chuckled and said, "Let him go? It's not impossible..."

Tianze took seven or eight steps forward, and the Corpse-Driving Demon cried out in alarm, "Master!"

This distance was enough for Cao Ze and Jing Ni to jointly block all of Tian Ze's escape routes, cutting off his hope of escape.

The King of Poisons stared blankly at Tianze, "Master..."

Tianze said coldly, "I know I was wrong. I shouldn't have given up on Yan Lingji back then."

Cao Ze narrowed his eyes slightly: "So?"

Tianze closed his eyes. "I'll go with you. Release the Hundred Poison King."

The Corpse-Driving Demon stared at Tianze in shock, as if he were seeing Tianze in a completely new light.

The Poison King's cloudy old eyes welled up with tears. His former master had returned, the master who had always led from the front, who would fight to the death to ensure his men's survival even if he were captured.

Cao Ze was quite surprised, "Do you know what I'm going to do?"

Tianze opened his eyes and sneered, "What can you do? Hand me over to Han Fei and shut Qin up."

He was aware of what was happening in Xinzheng City.

Cao Ze suddenly arrived with Jing Ni. If they were to conspire with him to seize the Baiyue treasure, why would they easily turn against him?

Therefore, there is only one possibility...

Cao Ze pondered for a moment, then said, "Okay."

With Tianze in hand, why should we fear that the Corpse-Driving Demon and the King of a Hundred Poisons will not obediently submit?

Jing Ni stepped forward and restrained Tian Ze, while Bai Du Wang was released by Cao Ze.

The Corpse-Driving Demon and the Hundred Poison King watched helplessly as their master was taken away by Cao Ze.

The Corpse-Driving Demon whispered, "King of a Hundred Poisons, how about we use the Baiyue Treasure as a condition to return the master to Cao Ze?"

The King of Poisons gritted his teeth and said, "No. The Baiyue treasure is of extraordinary significance to Master; it is Master's hope for restoring his kingdom."

The Corpse-Driving Demon smiled bitterly, "Then how do we rescue Master from Cao Ze? I can't beat that woman. I have very few Corpse Gu left to cultivate."

He needs the Corpse Gu as a medium to control zombies. Without the Corpse Gu, the number of zombies he can control will be greatly reduced, and he will have to spend more mental energy.

The King of Poisons said with a stern face: "The state of Han has handed over its master to the state of Qin. The master will not be in any danger in the short term."

"Moreover, if the Qin state takes away the master, they will not kill him on the spot, but will take him to Xianyang to be beheaded, thus demonstrating the military power of the Qin state."

The Corpse-Driving Demon's eyes lit up slightly: "We'll wait for the Qin envoy to take our master away, and then rescue him on the way."

The King of Poisons nodded with a grim face: "That's right. It's unlikely that Qin will send top-notch experts to accompany us. The only trouble will be those elite Qin soldiers. We happen to be good at dealing with these soldiers."

The Corpse-Driving Demon shook the bell on his cane. "Excellent idea. I'll try to make a few more Corpse Gu in the next few days."

The King of Poisons prayed in his heart that nothing else would happen.