The current situation seems chaotic, but in reality, it has always been under Ye Xuan’s control.

Because...

The Emperor Array had long covered everything.

Whether it was the Great Ruins Demon Vine Ancestor Root, the Heavenly Swallowing Toad, the World Tree, or those Reserve Emperors on the Mystic Yellow List.

The only unpredictable factor was that mysterious giant who had never revealed itself.

This was the reason Ye Xuan had not made a move.

Aside from this, changes happening within the Great Ruins needed attention.

The vast Great Ruins contained far more than the Blood Sea, mountains, and the Great Ruins Demon Vine, which possessed Forbidden Power.

Like that mysterious entity suddenly attacking the Qiankun Ancestor before, it was also a type of monster within the Great Ruins.

Ye Xuan sat cross-legged on the mountain peak, his expression calm.

A gentle breeze blew.

Strands of hair on his forehead fluttered.

Ye Xuan narrowed his eyes slightly, a mysterious and unfathomable glow in his ink-black pupils.

Every plan requires a lot of thought.

But more than that, it’s about the ability to react in the moment.

For no one can precisely predict what will happen in the next second.

Even Ye Xuan, who plans across ages, cannot fully control everything.

Otherwise, he would have long gone to fight the Emperor Burial Lord.

Time ticked away, second by second.

Ye Xuan’s Emperor Soul consistently focused on the situation in the field.

The confrontation between the Emperor’s order and the Medicine King Cauldron reached its end.

But the situation grew more chaotic, more people targeted the Yuhua Immortal Sect.

The position of the Mysterious Woman of Yuhua took a sudden downturn.

Yet the Mysterious Woman of Yuhua grew increasingly serene.

Dark Invasion temporarily prevented the Mysterious Woman of Yuhua from using Mana, but it allowed her to clearly sense the infinite changes within herself.

The Dark Immortal Body was about to be born.

Once that moment arrives, she would possess the true Immortal Body.

At that point, she would have the confidence to face everything before her.

"Just a bit longer..."

"Ye Xuan, please don’t come!"

The Mysterious Woman of Yuhua prayed inwardly.

She was actually most afraid of Ye Xuan.

Until now, Ye Xuan had yet to appear, seeming like a snake hidden in the shadows, making the Mysterious Woman of Yuhua anxious and uneasy.

She had to remain vigilant at all times to prevent him from suddenly appearing.

But with just a bit more time, once the Dark Immortal Body was completed, even if Ye Xuan came, she would no longer fear.

Because by then, the Immortal Treasure would belong to her.

At this moment, the Heavenly Swallowing Toad still battled with the Great Ruins Demon Vine, vying for the World Tree.

Undeniably, this Heavenly Swallowing Toad truly could conceal its power; it was always assumed it had strength similar to other Fierce Beasts, but surprisingly, it could spar with the Ancestor Root of the Great Ruins Demon Vine!

This was entirely beyond expectations.

Time continued to slip away, second by second.

The chaos intensified.

The Mysterious Woman of Yuhua was left with no choice but to send a message to Zhou Ye: "If you assist, the matter from years ago will still stand."

Having not previously intervened, Zhou Ye heard the message from the Mysterious Woman of Yuhua and replied with a chuckle, "You’re joking, young lady; this humble Taoist is now a man of the cloth."

This comment was not hidden but openly expressed.

This made the Mysterious Woman of Yuhua clench her silver teeth, feeling a trace of anger: "You’re such a coward."

Zhou Ye still maintained a calm smile, indifferent.

Few were aware.

Years ago, Zhou Ye and the Mysterious Woman of Yuhua knew each other deeply—a bond so close that marriage was nearly on the horizon.

Unfortunately, fate intervened, and the Mysterious Woman of Yuhua gained favor from Emperor Mu, brought to the Yuhua Immortal Sect, and became the Mysterious Woman of Yuhua.

Meanwhile, Zhou Ye, with a wounded heart, traveled alone to the Earth State, eventually joining the Immortal Capital Pavilion through chance, becoming a disciple of the Daoist sect, and subsequently demonstrating unparalleled talent, quickly rising to the top of the Mystic Yellow List.

Dominating the era!

Until the arrival of Ye Xuan, this situation changed.

Few still remember the events of the past.

But both Zhou Ye and the Mysterious Woman of Yuhua know well.

Back then, the main factor in that upheaval was the choice made by the Mysterious Woman of Yuhua.

Clearly, the Mysterious Woman of Yuhua had made her decision.

At this moment.

The Mysterious Woman of Yuhua now wanted Zhou Ye to protect her—a reasoning slightly... unreasonable.

After hearing the Mysterious Woman of Yuhua’s rebuke, Zhou Ye chuckled once more, speaking lightly, "The past is like smoke, long gone; you are the Mysterious Woman of Yuhua, I am Zhou Ye of the Daoist sect, that’s all."

"Heh."

"I’m not an idiot."

Next, Zhou Ye laughed heartily, "Besides, I’ve foreseen some matters; my fate lies with a true fated Emperor, and let me emphasize—a true fated Emperor, not a true fated Empress, named Ye Xuan!"

This comment darkened the face of the Mysterious Woman of Yuhua even further.

The Mysterious Woman of Yuhua did not believe Zhou Ye’s absurd words.

Enough, she could no longer rely on this person.

The Mysterious Woman of Yuhua abandoned this thought, closed her eyes, seemingly resigned to her fate.

Duan Qingcang, at this moment, observed Zhou Ye strangely: "You prefer that?"

Zhou Ye rolled his eyes and replied, "Is that not allowed? A man of the cloth keeps away from women, but can’t be close to men?"

Far away, Ye Xuan heard Zhou Ye’s remark and remained calm, unfazed.

This young Taoist from the Immortal Capital Pavilion was not simple.

As for how he was not simple?

That requires asking the head of the Dao Xuan Sect, Zhou Xuanlin.

At this moment, Ye Xuan squinted.

"Finally unable to resist it, huh?"

But why is it him?

Ye Xuan’s expression turned slightly peculiar.

Bang!

Just as Ye Xuan’s voice fell, a terrifying aura burst forth.

Without warning.

In an instant, it shattered the balance between the Medicine King Cauldron and Emperor Mu’s order!

Endless lightning flashed.

As if the Thunder Pond from Fu Lei Heaven had been relocated.

Lightning illuminated from all directions without end.

A towering figure stood proudly in that sea of lightning, as though the lord of all thunder had descended.

The terrifying aura caused everyone present to bow their heads.

"That is..."

The Mysterious Woman of Yuhua was the only one unaffected; she gazed upon the entity in the lightning, her pupils contracting in disbelief.

"Chi Lei Quasi-Emperor!?"

At this moment.

The figure standing proudly among the lightning had eyes filled with rolling thunder.

Upon hearing the Mysterious Woman of Yuhua’s exclamation, a slight smirk appeared at his mouth, "It proves that anyone has the potential to become a pawn."

"You did well drawing out the Immortal Treasure."

Though seemingly praised, these words made the Mysterious Woman of Yuhua’s face turn extremely grim.

She finally understood that all of this was a setup by Chi Lei Quasi-Emperor!

And everything pointed to the Immortal Treasure Black Candle!

She used individuals on the Mystic Yellow List to lure out the Immortal Treasure, while similarly, Chi Lei Quasi-Emperor merely used her as bait.

At this moment, even Elder Chu, Zheng Wushan, these senior powerhouses, felt disbelief.

Because they were sure Chi Lei Quasi-Emperor was dead, yet he suddenly appeared.

"You’re fortunate to witness the birth of a Great Emperor."

Chi Lei Quasi-Emperor’s tone couldn’t hide the excitement as he raised a finger, causing the Black Candle in the Mysterious Woman of Yuhua’s hand to fly toward him.