336 - It Turns Out, They Are the Protagonists

Title: Oh, Turns Out They're the Protagonists - Chapter 336 Author: ccc Suddenly, the oppressive force that felt as overwhelming as ocean waves dissipated. From the depths of the grand hall came the alluring sound of high heels clicking against the floor, accompanied by a seductive and enchanting voice. "It seems the Grandmaster has quite a few grievances with us demon cultivators." As the voice settled, the aura surrounding Gu Boxing scattered. His body froze slightly as he quickly looked up towards the depths of the hall. A tall woman, walking with an enchanting sway, emerged from the shadows. "The Empress of the Demon Realm?!" Gu Boxing stared in apprehension and uncertainty, declaring in a firm voice, "I had no intention to act against your subordinate. The matters of our Daqian Dynasty and the Doomed Physique have nothing to do with you!" The Empress of the Demon Realm slightly tilted her head, her bewitching eyes resting on Gu Boxing as she smiled with an alluring charm. "He is not my subordinate. He is..." Casually, the Empress glanced over at Wei Mengrou, mouthing something softly. Chapter 306: Inviting a God from Within the Family Although the Empress's next words remained unspoken, Wei Mengrou discerned them by reading her lips. "He is my Dao partner." There was no need to guess; this was clearly what the Empress wished to convey. If this scenario involved someone as high-ranking as Bai Ruoxi, she might have shot a resentful look at Mu Zhian, feigning a helpless vulnerability with tear-filled eyes. But Wei Mengrou was evidently different from others. I'm just a maid. What point is there in provoking me? Wei Mengrou silently withdrew her gaze, inadvertently meeting Mu Zhian's eyes. They exchanged a brief look, and Mu Zhian offered her a reassuring smile. Yet that smile left Wei Mengrou feeling a bit unusual inside. She was in trouble, and Mu Zhian had indirectly summoned the Empress of the Demon Realm to intervene. This meant Mu Zhian would owe the Empress a favor... If the Empress later used this favor as leverage... ...this could quickly spiral into a plot reminiscent of an NTR theme. All this, due to her current weakness. Were she at the peak of her return to the Void—or even at the seventh tier of return to the Void—what could Gu Boxing do if he came today? She could protect herself without the Empress having to intervene, and Mu Zhian wouldn't owe a favor for it. Wei Mengrou's slender hand instinctively clenched her skirt as she slowly raised her head to look at Gu Boxing. For reasons unknown, she suddenly sensed that something was off about the aura emanating from this Grandmaster of the Daqian Dynasty. "Be careful," Wei Mengrou suddenly transmitted to Mu Zhian. Normally, upon seeing the Empress of the Demon Realm, Gu Boxing should have retreated. Yet he showed no intention of backing down, seemingly prepared to face off against her. Mu Zhian said nothing, simply keeping his gaze fixed on Gu Boxing. Indeed, something felt off... The difference between the Harmonization and the peak of return to the Void was as vast as heaven and earth. Even if the Empress of the Demon Realm present was merely a strand of consciousness, wasn't Gu Boxing the same? Why did he have the courage to challenge the Empress? "Your Majesty, you certainly attach great importance to a mere cultivation realm craftsman," Gu Boxing said slowly. "If you take Mu Zhian away, I will not obstruct you at all. What say you?" "The potential influence of the Doomed Physique on the Daqian Dynasty remains uncertain. I desire that maid not for the dynasty's sake, and I can swear this." As these words were spoken, they were echoed by the Dao itself, indicating that Gu Boxing's words were all truth. In Gu Boxing's view, the Empress of the Demon Realm intervened to keep him from taking Wei Mengrou, hoping the Doomed Physique would affect the dynasty's fortunes. His statement was meant to reassure and deter her. However, Mu Zhian suddenly laughed, "An oath sworn on the Dao isn't necessarily effective. I, too, have played word games with it in the past. The credibility of the Grandmaster's words is low." Gu Boxing's eyebrow twitched slightly, his eyes shifting towards the Empress of the Demon Realm. Her intentions were twofold: she aimed to protect Mu Zhian and hoped the Doomed Physique would influence the dynasty's fortune. Now that he had conceded, it was up to her to accept the compromise. Mu Zhian also glanced at the Empress, though confident she would intervene, he couldn't guarantee she wouldn't consider Gu Boxing's offer. "If the Empress ultimately abandons Sister Mengrou, I'll have to call Sister Lin Ling over. I wonder if Yao Meng is in the retreat now..." Mu Zhian thought to himself. Just as Gu Boxing was about to speak again, the Empress's enticing eyes flickered towards him. "When did you become deluded into thinking we are equals, capable of negotiation?" she whispered softly. Boom! The entire hall violently shook under the overwhelming oppressive force. Gu Boxing was skilled in interpreting the secrets of the heavens, but he had underestimated the Empress's pride, and overlooked an important truth he would have never anticipated. Mu Zhian was not simply her subordinate, but her acknowledged Dao partner! For this reason, Mu Zhian's maid could not possibly be surrendered to him. In a heartbeat, the spiritual energy in the space seemed wrenched away, the booming echoes reverberating throughout the hall. Gu Boxing reacted swiftly, launching a talisman with a flick of his hand. Yet, the unseen force blocked the talisman, causing it to explode behind the Empress in a flurry of sparks. The Empress's eyes, glowing with a spark, were captivating and fiery. She hadn't even utilized any techniques; merely the pressure from her Harmonization realm made the very ground tremble violently. Around the Empress surged a scorching black flow, like tiny serpents swallowing the spiritual energy, which lifted her hair as she looked down at the man on the ground. "Kneel." The overwhelming spiritual pressure forced Gu Boxing's knees to the ground, cracks spreading across the floor! Gasping for breath, sweat gathered on Gu Boxing's forehead in large beads, his teeth gritted in defiance. The likelihood of success in this plan was ninety percent, calculated on the premise of the Empress's absence. He had accounted for the Green Emperor and the Spirit Dragon, but hadn't foreseen the Empress's presence by Mu Zhian's side! However, should he retreat now, such an opportunity might never present itself again... The Doomed Physique concerned the Daqian Dynasty's fortunes, and more importantly, was potentially linked to the former owner of the World Sea. Gu Boxing's cultivation method had been derived from the World Sea, a legacy from the original Witch of Chaos. The original Witch was a master of countless techniques, her strategies mysterious and ever-changing, proficient in divination, alchemy, and artifact spirit transformation... Although he didn't match the Witch, he somewhat grasped the art of divination. In the past, he had once divined, concluding that obtaining the Doomed Physique could lead to Harmonization! This Doomed Physique likely held secrets of the original Witch... With difficulty, Gu Boxing lifted his head, staring fiercely at the high and mighty Empress, slowly whispering, "Perhaps I'm unworthy now, but what if it were an ancient Harmonization powerhouse of your era?!" He slammed his palm on the ground, spiritual energy erupting wildly from his body. Behind Gu Boxing, a massive shadow began to silently loom, growing stronger with the sacrificial spiritual energy from Gu Boxing. The Empress of the Demon Realm narrowed her eyes, gazing upon the twisted shadow behind him. "Soul Summoning Art?" The Soul Summoning Art, a technique consuming over seventy percent of one's spiritual energy, could, as a cost, summon a Harmonization realm powerhouse. However, performing this art required stringent conditions: one must have received some immortal fate from such a powerhouse, and secondly, the being must accept the summons. Gu Boxing’s past ventures in the World Sea had indeed brought him considerable immortal fate. Yet, the cost of this Soul Summoning Art was tremendous—it drained two-tenths of one’s spiritual energy permanently, beyond restoration. In his determination to seize Wei Mengrou, Gu Boxing was staking everything. If the summoned Harmonization powerhouse could stall the Empress of the Demon Realm, he could seize Wei Mengrou's spirit. The black fog surged violently behind Gu Boxing, and within it, a graceful black silhouette became visible to Mu Zhian and the others. Clang! An ancient bell-like sound resonated through the hall as the shadow was enveloped in dense black fog. Though impenetrable, the spiritual energy emanating from it rivaled the Empress's own! Gu Boxing’s eyes were alight with fervor. This was Harmonization—a genuine Harmonization powerhouse successfully summoned at the cost of a permanent two-tenths spiritual energy loss! Though its power couldn't fully rival the true force of a Harmonization realm being, it was definitely more potent than a mere strand of the Empress of the Demon Realm's consciousness! And that alone was sufficient! After all, his sole objective was to take Wei Mengrou away! Gu Boxing, still on his knees, bowed and earnestly implored, "Senior, please hold back the Empress of the Demon Realm!" The shadowy figure cast a slow, contemplative gaze on the Grandmaster who had summoned it. Though its eyes were unseen, one could sense an air of reminiscence about it. Meanwhile, the Empress of the Demon Realm stood unfazed, her hair tossed by the raging winds, her alluring eyes now tinged with a touch of seriousness. Had it been her true form, she would not have feared the summoned Harmonization powerhouse, but at present, she was merely a strand of consciousness. Not far behind the Empress, Mu Zhian also watched the ominous shadow and Gu Boxing's fervent expression with a mixture of trepidation and intrigue. For some reason, the shadow struck him as familiar. "Although I can't see her face, with that bust size, easily a C+, perfectly handheld, and those long legs... I swear I've seen this before somewhere..." At this moment, Gu Boxing slowly rose from the ground, confidence restored and victory seemingly assured, as he turned to Mu Zhian. "It seems, Young Mu, you've lost." Credit must be given; Mu Zhian was indeed clever, having anticipated the possibility of an intrusion through dreams and thus prepared in advance. Though it puzzled him why Mu Zhian had been favored by the Empress of the Demon Realm... as distant as she was, the immediate threat remained. Even if she were unparalleled, her true form was far away in the Northern Continent and couldn't reach the Eastern Continent so quickly. Moreover, the arrival of the Empress in the Eastern Continent would have profound implications. Ignoring Gu Boxing, Mu Zhian focused intently on the graceful shadow approaching, memories flashing through his mind. This figure, this bust size, where have I seen it before, think... Think... Mu Zhian's mind raced, and at the same time, the black mist around the figure rippled outwards, like a large stone disturbing a still pond. Boom! Powerful spiritual energy whipped up a gale as the shadow glided towards the Empress of the Demon Realm. Simultaneously, Gu Boxing readied himself, eyes locked on Wei Mengrou's location. The clash between two Harmonization powerhouses would be his best chance to act! The Empress's expression turned distinctly colder, her gaze chilling as it landed on Gu Boxing. Confident as she was in her abilities, she understood that Gu Boxing's aim had been, from the start, to stall her rather than confront her directly. Should he succeed in whisking Wei Mengrou away under her watch, how disappointed would Mu Zhian be afterward? With the black mist accelerating towards her, the Empress's gaze grew icy, and soon, the entire grand hall was engulfed in darkness. Just before the shadow could strike the Empress, Mu Zhian seemed to realize something, glancing sharply at Wei Mengrou, his eyes widening in recognition, exclaiming, "Holy crap, wife—wait, the original Witch?!" Indeed, the shadow was none other than the original Witch, the former master of the World Sea! The immortal fate Gu Boxing had acquired from the World Sea was the legacy of the original Witch. It was only natural that the summoned Harmonization powerhouse would be the original Witch! This black mist technique was a secret art from the Southern Wastes, also left by the original Witch! No wonder it felt familiar—the original Witch was Wei Mengrou in essence, and apart from hair color, their bust size and height were identical, as if they were twins! The moment Mu Zhian's voice fell, the shadow halted abruptly, slowly turning to face his direction. After an unknown span of tension-filled silence, a gentle yet frail voice echoed within the grand hall. "Mu Lang..." The soft voice resonated, paralyzing Gu Boxing in utter shock. 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