426 - Senior Sister Is on Top

"Your Highness, the Demon Emperor has deployed troops." A single sentence caused the harmonious atmosphere to become tense. Chapter 243 During this period of seclusion, Tang Muxi often worried about the invasion of the Ghost Empire by the Demon Emperor. Now hearing that the enemy had dispatched troops, his heart grew serious and his demeanor turned solemn. With snow-white hair and icy eyes, his aura was imposing, as if he could determine life and death with a mere gesture. Wen Dai and the others found their bodies slightly stiff, overwhelmed with fear from his presence, and they all couldn’t help but lower their heads in a bow, not daring to look at him directly. This God Sovereign, who had reached the Tribulation Transcendence stage, had regained most of his strength. Coupled with his bloodline power and the favor of the Heavenly Dao, he was comparable to the once supreme Divine Monarch. If Wen Dai and the others had previously felt some detachment, believing that the person before them was ultimately different from that legendary figure, now they truly dared not offend him. Not daring to delay, Wen Dai, sensing Tang Muxi’s gaze, quickly relayed the latest information from the scouts. “This dispatch consists primarily of ghost spirits. The Demon Realm, being in utter chaos, can barely manage itself and sent very few troops. About seven days ago, the Ghost Emperor gathered a force of twenty thousand, heading directly from the Demon Realm to the Monstrous Domain. But for some reason, they have halted at the Yellow Springs Sea and refuse to advance.” Wen Dai didn’t believe they feared the Yellow Springs Mist; after all, the Demon Emperor had sent secret agents to cause trouble in the Monstrous Domain a few years ago. Considering the talisman, she suspected they were waiting for an event to conclude. Seeing the God Sovereign lost in thought, she continued, detailing the ghost troubles in the Monstrous Domain over the past six months. “Moreover, two major events occurred recently, but we have not yet fully investigated them…” Wen Dai hesitantly mentioned. “Two major events? It seems the past six months have indeed been lively. Speak freely.” Tang Muxi nodded in approval. Wen Dai then slowly began, “The first event concerns the Nine Deaths Hall. Shortly after Your Highness's seclusion, the new ruler Zhou Qin suddenly sought assistance from the Monstrous Domain to locate a missing divine sword.” “A divine sword?!” Tang Muxi couldn’t remain seated. “Are you talking about the Nine Deaths Sword?” Although aware that there was no other weapon in the Nine Deaths Hall that could be called a divine sword besides the Nine Deaths Sword, Tang Muxi still found it hard to believe. The Nine Deaths Sword was a divine weapon with a certain level of intelligence. Not only would Zhou Qin have assigned many to guard it, but the sword’s fiercely righteous nature made it impossible for anyone to steal it. However, no matter how impossible, facts remained facts. Wen Dai nodded deeply, “Yes, it is the Nine Deaths Sword. According to Zhou Qin, she wore the sword every day, even at night. The sleeping chamber was protected by layers of formations and patrolled by guards. One night, Zhou Qin fell asleep as usual, but the next morning she found the sword missing, with even her connection to it severed.” Tang Muxi’s expression grew grave. Divine weapons rarely recognize masters, and if they allowed someone to use them, they would establish a connection. If it were truly stolen, the connection would not vanish inexplicably. Unless the sword’s intelligence was erased, or… it recognized a new master. Divine weapons were forged by the heavens; aside from the Heavenly Dao, could anyone truly erase their intelligence? But recognizing a new master seemed equally improbable. The Demon-sealing Blade recognized Tang Muxi's senior sister because it was not forged by the Heavenly Dao, and his senior sister possessed the essence of “demon” power. The Nine Deaths Sword was entirely different; it had a proud spirit. How could it recognize someone else as its master? Tang Muxi felt Wen Dai’s confusion and remembered the Demon Emperor Ghost Emperor’s interest in divine weapons, suspecting their involvement in this matter. “Any leads?” Wen Dai shook her head. Tang Muxi understood and was not surprised by this result. “What is the other matter?” “The other matter was discovered by Lady Chi Yue. It’s best to let her explain. I’ve already invited her to the Divine Domain, she should be in the main hall by now,” Wen Dai said as she gestured invitingly. Jiang Yin, unexpectedly hearing this name, was taken aback. She exchanged a puzzled look with her junior sister. With questions in mind, they followed Wen Dai and the others to the main hall. * Chi Yue, as Jiang Yin’s deputy, had been managing Mirror Moon Tower in her stead. Hearing about the manpower shortage in the Monstrous Domain, she didn’t hesitate to accept the Monster King’s invitation to help eliminate ghost troubles. Though she had often admired the Divine Domain from the ground, this was her first time entering. When Jiang Yin had previously taken Tang Muxi on a tour of the new island, Chi Yue had known he was the honorable Divine Monarch. However, his overly gentle face had left a sense of unreality in her heart. Only now did she truly understand what being a “God Sovereign” meant. This palace, situated high in the heavens, had intricately carved and painted halls, lavishly decorated like a celestial realm. Standing in the vast hall, Chi Yue didn’t know where to rest her gaze. Luckily, those she had been waiting for soon arrived. When Tang Muxi entered and saw Chi Yue had been waiting, he apologized, “Have you been waiting long?” Chi Yue didn’t recognize him at first, startled momentarily before reacting. A year ago, Tang Muxi was still in the Transformation stage. After breaking through to the Integration stage, Chi Yue had been amazed for quite a while. Now, seeing his imposing aura and the palpable aura of a monarch, coupled with the golden rain and spiritual light that heralded his arrival, she guessed he had reached the Tribulation Transcendence stage. In just a year, he had advanced two stages. Such speed was likely unprecedented and impossible to surpass, leaving others only to look up in awe. “No, not at all.” Chi Yue dared not accept his apology and quickly bowed. “This humble servant Chi Yue greets the Divine Monarch.” “What humble servant? There’s no need for formalities with me.” Tang Muxi, thinking she was belittling herself, waved it off casually. “I heard you have something to report?” Chi Yue glanced at Jiang Yin, seeing her remain silent, and reluctantly handed the talisman to Tang Muxi. “Half a month ago, I ran into a man in black in the capital. He was slightly thin, with a large frame, likely a man. He buried this talisman in the ground under the cover of night. When I confronted him, he became murderous. If not for my intentional commotion drawing guards' attention, I might have been silenced. His strength was above mine, likely at the late Transformation stage, with an intimidating aura. I suspect he is… a descendant of a divine beast.”