Chapter 722: 724, waiting for you outside (second update)

"Good sir, I will see to it right away," Li Xunen bowed slightly and turned towards the door to leave.

Li Xunen was very efficient in handling tasks.

Soon, the news of Mo Zhixuan opening the trial grounds to select a wife spread throughout the three realms.

All the unmarried girls in the three realms were restless with excitement.

After all, that was the glittering position of the Ninth Lady.

Once one claimed that position, it was no different from ascending to the heavens in one step.

Upon receiving this news, all the inns, big and small, in the Superpower World were filled with girls who had come to participate in the competition.

This move also stimulated the economy of the Superpower World.

Ancient Martial Arts World.

In the splendid and magnificent council hall.

"Outrageous! This is absolutely intolerable!" Mu Fengshan, the esteemed master of the Ancient Martial Arts World, didn’t know what document he had read, but he slammed his fist on the table and stood up, fuming with anger as he glared and snorted.

The sudden outburst frightened the surrounding Elders into a cold sweat, and none dared to speak.

"Grandfather, what’s wrong? What has got you so enraged?" Mu Changchen approached and asked.

The other Elders all listened attentively, fearing they would miss a syllable.

At a time like this, the only person who dared to speak to Mu Fengshan was probably his direct grandson Mu Changchen.

Without directly answering Mu Changchen’s question, Mu Fengshan glanced at the crowd and then said, "Do you know about the matter of Mo Zhixuan, the chief of the Superpower World, opening the trial grounds to choose his wife tomorrow?"

Upon hearing this, the Elders looked at one another, with one elderly member stepping forward to say, "We have heard of this matter, but it is an affair of the Superpower World; why should the Master be so infuriated?"

They didn’t understand what the chief of the Superpower World selecting a wife had to do with the Ancient Martial Arts World?

Could it be that Mu Fengshan wished to introduce his granddaughter to Mo Zhixuan?

"Do you know that Mo Zhixuan already has a fiancée? And moreover, they’re to be wed in five days. With the wedding so close at hand, he’s now opening the trial grounds. Isn’t this act excessively humiliating?" Mu Fengshan’s anger rose as he spoke, and the tea cup in his hand crumbled into powder.

He was truly furious!

Wasn’t the Superpower World blatantly humiliating them?

"Master," a young man stepped forward steadily, then said, "Forgive my straightforwardness, but it seems this matter has nothing to do with our Ancient Martial Arts World."

"Nothing to do with us? Would I be this angry if it had nothing to do with us?" Mu Fengshan forced himself to calm down, stroked his beard, and looked towards everyone, "Do you know who Mo Zhixuan’s current fiancée is?"

"We don’t know..." The crowd shook their heads in unison.

Mu Changchen, however, looked shocked, narrowed his eyes, and blurted out, "She is the reincarnation of the Phoenix Empress, our sovereign!"

The Phoenix Empress!

Hearing these four words, the few aged elders immediately kneeled in panic, muttering, "Our sovereign..."

The younger members stood amidst the turmoil, not understanding what was happening.

In the current three realms, the ritual of kneeling had long been abolished; even in the presence of Master Mu Fengshan, no one needed to kneel.

But what was happening today?

Just the mention of a name made these experienced Elders kneel.

The Phoenix Empress.

Who exactly was that?

They held such commanding respect and authority.

A few young people were slightly startled, watching those who had kneeled with a look of confusion in their eyes.

It was precisely because he knew that Chu Jin was the reincarnation of the Phoenix Empress that Mu Fengshan was so angry.

The Empress, to these people, was light, faith, something so sacred as to be inviolable! But, Mo Zhixuan had her join a group of people in some trial field, having the dignified Phoenix Empress vie for a man with a group of women! Wasn’t this an insult to the Empress?

Moreover, it was right before her grand wedding!

"Sovereign, are you certain, you’re not mistaken, that the Miss of the Chu Family truly is the reincarnation of our Phoenix Sovereign?" one of the elders lifted his head, his gaze filled not only with doubt but also excitement—they had been waiting for this news for a very long time.

As long as the Empress returned, stability for the three realms was assured.

Even though a thousand years had passed, the majesty of the Empress remained.

"Rise, all of you. I am certain, I have not made a mistake, she is indeed our Phoenix Sovereign," saying this, Mu Fengshan turned his gaze towards Mu Changchen, and continued, "Changchen, go get my Shadow Shell."

"Yes, Grandfather." Mu Changchen turned and left the hall.

The elders kneeling on the ground then stood up.

Mu Changchen returned swiftly, holding a beautiful shell in his hand, a shell that could collect all the images in the world.

Mu Fengshan took the Shadow Shell, uttered a string of incantations, and immediately a screen appeared in the air.

On the screen, a maiden in white sat before an ancient konghou, her fingers plucking at the strings, the pleasant celestial music penetrated through the screen, echoing in everyone’s ears, their eyes growing wider and wider.

This was the scene of Chu Jin playing the konghou at the Mo family’s residence that night; all of it had been recorded with the Shadow Shell.

A few of the younger people were still puzzled, wondering what was so special about a video of someone playing the konghou.

After all, any musician could play the konghou.

However, the musician on the screen was indeed different from other musicians. Not only was she beautiful, but the music she played was also so pleasing to the ear that even those who didn’t understand music would find it enjoyable to listen to.

Using a popular phrase, it was like making one’s ears pregnant.

Before these young people could react, suddenly from the passionate music, a beam of golden light burst forth, and a pair of dragons and phoenixes emerged from the light, circling above the musician’s head.

The scene was incredibly shocking and magnificent.

The young people all opened their mouths in disbelief.

Someone had actually managed to draw out the dragons and phoenixes.

It was at this moment that several older elders and Mu Fengshan all knelt down in unison toward the east, performing a nine bows and three kowtows ritual, and said in unison, "May peace be upon our Sovereign."

The young people also felt their legs give way and knelt down as well.

It was as if an irresistible aura had erupted from the screen.

Minutes later, the video gradually faded into the air, and everyone stood up from the ground.

Mu Fengshan furrowed his brows, "After her reincarnation, our Phoenix Sovereign’s name is Chu Jin, the eldest miss of the secular Chu Family. Because she has been living in the secular world for a long time, that’s why she’s looked down upon by the Second Elder of the Superpower World, Gu Qinian. The reason our Sovereign is partaking in the trial competition is all due to this old coot, Gu Qinian!"

When speaking of Gu Qinian, a hint of murderous intent flashed in Mu Fengshan’s eyes.

Those who dare to disrespect the Empress do not deserve to live in this world.

Right then, the door was pushed open, and an immortal-like elderly figure entered from outside.

"Gu Qinian has his heart set on marrying Xi He, the adopted daughter of Gu Cuiling, to Mo Zhixuan, hence he’s deliberately plotting to ruin the wedding between our Sovereign and Mo Zhixuan,"

"Even though our Sovereign’s reincarnation grew up in the secular world, she’s many times stronger than that so-called Xi He! This Gu Qinian really has a dog’s eye view of people!"

"We cannot let our Sovereign suffer humiliation in vain! Since the Superpower World fails to recognize the face of Mount Tai and dares to slight our Sovereign, why don’t we bring our Sovereign back home? On the day our Sovereign grows powerful, we must flatten the Superpower World!"

"Yes! The day when our Sovereign safely returns, the reclamation of the three realms will be within reach!"

"That old coot, Gu Qinian! He dares to treat our Sovereign this way! He really doesn’t take the Ancient Martial Arts World into account at all!"

"Sovereign, this is a good opportunity, we mustn’t miss it."

Listening to the opinions of the elders, Mu Fengshan frowned deeply and remained silent.

This matter was easy to speak of, but not so easy to accomplish.

Mu Fengshan had previously investigated Chu Jin.

He knew that Chu Jin and Mo Zhixuan truly loved each other, having been through life and death together. Now, probably no one could separate them, which is why he had delayed announcing the empress’s return to the world.

The recent event had nothing to do with Mo Zhixuan; it was all orchestrated by Gu Qinian.

Therefore, there was no misunderstanding between Chu Jin and Mo Zhixuan. Since there was no misunderstanding, how could Chu Jin possibly return to the Ancient Martial Arts World with them?

Seeing Mu Fengshan hesitate, Mu Changchen also spoke up.

"Grandfather, I think the elders are right, we must not let this opportunity slip by, we must seize it."

The elders of the Superpower World have treated Chu Jin so poorly, she must be very disappointed.

Being extremely disappointed with the Superpower World, she will surely return to the Ancient Martial Arts World with them.

It’s their loss for not recognizing a gem among them in the Superpower World!

In the future, they will regret it.

There has always been a legend among the three worlds.

The Phoenix Empress can unify all three worlds.

At that moment, a guard came in, bowed slightly, and said, "My lord, the King of Hades has arrived."

"Please, let him in quickly," Mu Fengshan stood up hurriedly.

Without thinking, he knew the old King of Hades must have come for this matter too.

Mu Fengshan and the old King of Hades, along with many capable people, were followers of the empress. In particular the old King of Hades, who had followed the empress since Ancient Times. After her fall, he had been in slumber until now.

It wasn’t until four years ago, when Chu Jin played the Konghou for the first time, summoning the Dancing Dragon and Phoenix, that the old King of Hades was awakened.

In fact, the Ancient Martial Arts World and the Underworld had always been at odds, each wishing the other would submit, but they were evenly matched, hence no victor had emerged over the years.

However, in times like these, there was no need to distinguish friend from foe, for everyone was for the empress.

With the empress, the three worlds would inevitably be unified sooner or later.

"Brother Mu, you must already know about the matter, right?" the King of Hades said directly to the point after his arrival.

Stroking his beard, Mu Fengshan nodded slowly. Without hiding anything, he said directly, "Yes, we already know, and we were just discussing it."

The old King of Hades was as angry as Mu Fengshan, uttering indignantly.

"Brother Mu, we cannot let our lord suffer this humiliation in vain. It was a blessing from his previous life for the chief of the Superpower World to marry our lord. It would be one thing if he didn’t show gratitude, but now he even forces our lord to take part in that trial! Isn’t that bullying? Bullying our lord who stands alone and unsupported! Does Gu Qinian really think our lord is so easily bullied?"

With Mo Zhixuan in the Superpower World, the old King of Hades, with only the power of one realm, dared not venture into the Superpower World, but if two realms joined forces, they could certainly seek justice for the empress.

In any case, they couldn’t let the empress suffer this humiliation.

Even if the empress was reborn as a commoner and raised in the mortal world, she was still their empress! The supreme empress.

Even if the empress had not a trace of Spiritual Power, they were willing to continue serving her.

A thousand years ago, the Phoenix Empress gave them hope.

So now, a thousand years later, they could not let the Phoenix Empress be disappointed.

"Then, according to you, what should we do?" Mu Fengshan looked over at the old King of Hades.

Since the old King of Hades came, he must have come prepared.

The old King of Hades shared his plan directly, "Let’s take some people and go to the Superpower World in person, to show support for our lord. If Gu Qinian dares to trouble our lord, we’ll personally take him down to avenge our lord!"

Mu Fengshan narrowed his eyes, a flicker of light passing through them.

Seeing Mu Fengshan’s reaction, the old King of Hades frowned, "What? Don’t you trust me? When will you change this old habit of suspicion?"

With things being as they are, why does Mu Fengshan still have such high guard?

The empress has returned; of course, it’s time to turn hostility into an alliance. What’s the point of fighting amongst ourselves anymore?

After all, the three worlds will eventually belong to the empress. We’re all followers of the empress, so why bother with this?

"I don’t distrust you," Mu Fengshan slowly turned his gaze to the side, continuing, "I just feel that this might be somewhat inappropriate. Mo Zhixuan is always meticulous in his thoughts; can he really let us enter the city so easily? This matter... still requires discussion."

Mo Zhixuan’s methods are shocking, and his abilities should not be underestimated. This is precisely why, when he wanted to marry Chu Jin, both the Ancient Martial Arts World and the Underworld dared not obstruct him.

However, once Mo Zhixuan marries Chu Jin, he will no longer be their enemy.

Mo Zhixuan is a person of clear gratitude and grudges, not one of those narrow-minded, petty people. If he could manage the Three Realms together with the Empress, it would indeed be a good thing.

At the very least, no one would dare to covet the dominion of the Three Realms thereafter.

As long as the Three Realms could become stable, they would be at ease.

"What’s there to discuss? For our sovereign, the Phoenix Empress, even if it costs this old life, it would be worth it. If you are too scared to go, then I will go alone!" The King of Hades stood up directly. He couldn’t just watch the Empress being bullied.

The Phoenix Empress had reincarnated through several lifetimes; it was normal that her foundation was somewhat weakened. Even so, that didn’t give these people the right to look down upon the Empress!

Even if the Empress had now turned into a three-year-old child, she was still their Empress.

They would never allow anyone to bully the Empress.

"Father, you are not alone." Gan Yuying walked in from outside, cheerfully hooking onto the King of Hades’ arm.

"Yuying, let’s go!" The King of Hades, holding onto Gan Yuying, headed for the door, and on his way out, he turned his head to leave Mu Fengshan with a parting shot. "Coward!"

He had misjudged Mu Fengshan. Timid and hesitant, he was not worthy of following the Empress.

"Brother Gan, wait!" Mu Fengshan also stood up and caught up with the King of Hades’ steps.

"What is it?" The King of Hades turned back impatiently, "If you’re trying to persuade me, then shut your mouth! In any case, I cannot just sit by and let my sovereign be schemed against by those dogs!"

For the Empress, even if it meant rolling the entire Underworld, it would be worth it.

The King of Hades was absolutely loyal to the Empress.

A thousand years ago, he regretted not being able to protect the Phoenix Empress.

A thousand years later, he definitely wouldn’t allow such a thing to happen.

As long as the Empress was still there, no matter when or where, he would follow the Empress.

"Brother Gan, you misunderstand me," Mu Fengshan spoke calmly, "I’ve made up my mind, I will go with you, just like you said, no matter what, we cannot let our sovereign be bullied by Gu Qinian and his people."

Hearing this conversation, Mu Changchen scratched his head in some confusion.

The way the Superpower World handled things was indeed annoying.

But would the Empress really be bullied?

The magnificent Phoenix Empress from Ancient Times, even after reincarnating N times, the blood flowing in her veins was still that of indomitable spirit.

It’s not yet certain who would bully whom.

Mu Changchen believed that Chu Jin would definitely win this trial beautifully.

The Empress is a unique woman through the ages.

Not just anyone can be compared to her.

Upon hearing this, the King of Hades felt somewhat relieved in his heart, "Then let us go together. What are you waiting for? Waiting for our sovereign to be bullied?"

Compared to the King of Hades, Mu Fengshan was much calmer, and his thinking was also more meticulous.

The two of them together were the perfect complement to one another.

"Brother Gan, please wait a moment..." Mu Fengshan hurriedly followed, continuing, "There is still some time before the trial competition. Allow me to select a few capable young people and the Hidden Guard to join us. We must show our support for our sovereign, so those people cannot look down upon our sovereign!"

Mu Fengshan wanted to show the people of the Superpower World that the Empress had her supporters.

Those who disrespect the Empress’s authority will not end well.

"Then bring more people," the King of Hades glanced at Mu Fengshan, "In that case, Yuying and I will wait for you outside."

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