It might have seemed simple on the surface, but in truth, no one else could have done it.
The Innocent Heavenly Sound Treasure Tree could purify the soul, the Soul-Shocking Bell attacked the spirit directly, and with the Dreamcloud Illusion Butterfly, they could enter the dream realm, guiding the trapped person within it. Following the heavenly melodies, they broke through the restraints and swiftly emerged. If not for that, this Slumbering Curse would never have been so easily dispelled.
And these three extraordinary treasures weren't something just anyone could find.
But clearly, Yi Tianxing had accomplished it.
He had achieved something that Bai Ruxue thought was utterly impossible.That, in itself, made the impact all the more profound.
"I've always said—there's no such thing as 'impossible' in this world. There's only 'can you do it' and 'will you do it.' If you dare to act, there's a chance of success. But if you never try, then no matter how much you wish, success will remain a fantasy. And now, clearly, I've succeeded. Which also means… the Slumbering Curse isn't unbreakable, and the so-called Demon Lord you mentioned isn't invincible."—Yi Tianxing, calmly and confidently.
Since the fusion of the myriad realms, it had been less than ten years, and he had already come so far. He firmly believed that as long as he was given enough time, he could catch up with the peak powerhouses and stand tall at the summit of the myriad realms—to become a true powerhouse.
"Even if you did awaken the Demon Consort, so what? If you touch her, the Demon Lord will never let you go."—Bai Ruxue warned, shaking her head.
This was a matter that touched on a man's pride. Countless feuds throughout history had begun because of a woman.
Yi Tianxing only chuckled.
Turning to Gongsun Daniu, he said,
"Alright, let's return to Golden Scale City first. We'll awaken the remaining two Demon Consorts next. As for assassinating the Skyhawk King—there's no longer any need to go in person. It won't be long before the Skyhawk King ceases to exist. I've arrived. Everything here will improve from now on."
His tone brimmed with deep confidence.
Preparations against the Skyhawk Royal Court were already underway. There was no longer a need for dangerous solo assassinations. Such acts had always been ten deaths without life. Now that he had arrived—there was no need for that path.
"Alright. I'll follow your lead."—Gongsun Daniu said gently.
She didn't object. Her previous decision to assassinate the Skyhawk King had only been made to counter the court's expansion and protect the people on the island. Now that there was a better way, she had no reason to persist in a dangerous, foolish path.
"Bai Ruxue, just lie back down. Otherwise, don't blame this Emperor for being rough with you."
Yi Tianxing's tone sharpened as he looked at her. Bai Ruxue's cultivation had clearly reached the Nascent Soul Realm, though not to a world-shattering level. Otherwise, the Heavenly Dao's seal would've never let her leave the Abyss, and she would have intervened earlier when he manipulated the Heaven Coffin.
"Liu Feng, he's bullying me…"—Bai Ruxue pouted and whined toward Liu Feng, trying to act coquettish.
"You'd better return to the white jade coffin for now."—Liu Feng replied, his expression complicated.
A person never forgets their first love, and he, too, found it hard to let go. But even so, he didn't speak up on her behalf. Some matters required clarity and principle. No matter the situation, priorities had to be maintained.
"Liu Feng…"
Her voice quivered with sadness.
"Enough with the false tears, Bai Ruxue. They won't work on me."—Yi Tianxing said coldly.
"Hmph!!"
With a snort, Bai Ruxue turned away and lay back into the white jade coffin. But just as the coffin sealed, it flashed and shot into the air, trying to break free.
"Trying to escape? You think it's that easy?"
Yi Tianxing was already prepared. With a single palm strike, golden light surged like a tidal wave, and a glowing imperial seal appeared—[Heaven-Sealing Divine Art: Suppression Seal of the Underworld] (炼体神通——镇狱印!!).
Space itself froze. One could even see golden dragons and elephants roaring in defiance of heaven.
A space gate materialized before the white jade coffin, and in a flash, it swallowed the coffin whole, sending it directly into the Hongmeng Heavenly Emperor Tower. No matter what abilities she had in there, she would be fully suppressed.
Escape? Impossible.
"Fellow Daoist Liu, with your ability, having a woman like her is no difficulty. But Bai Ruxue comes from Demon City. Her origins are mysterious, and you've seen her true nature. Rather than wasting your heart on her, it's better to let go sooner."
Yi Tianxing glanced meaningfully at Liu Feng. He understood men all too well. Letting go after an intimate moment was never easy—unless one was cruel by nature. Liu Feng clearly wasn't. And that was also what made him respectable.
"Back then, she was still… a virgin."—Liu Feng muttered bitterly.
Yi Tianxing's face twitched slightly. He glanced up at the sky, almost hearing a flock of crows passing overhead.
She was a virgin? Really? How is that even possible?
"Forget it. Fellow Daoist Liu, let's return to Golden Scale City. It's our stronghold on Skyhawk Island. No place is safer."
He forcefully pushed the thoughts out of his mind. Regardless, Liu Feng was a powerful cultivator. Yi Tianxing had every intention of bringing him into the Great Yi Dynasty.
Another space gate opened.
Yi Tianxing stepped in with Gongsun Daniu. Liu Feng hesitated, then followed.
In Golden Scale City, Yi Tianxing hadn't been gone long. Naturally, few noticed his brief absence.
Within the secluded chamber, a flash of light appeared—Yi Tianxing and his companions returned.
With a wave of his hand, the other two Heaven Coffins appeared before them.
"Fellow Daoist Gongsun, I'll wake these two first. Then we can discuss the matter of the Skyhawk Royal Court."
Keeping the two women sleeping didn't sit well with Yi Tianxing. It was best to wake them—perhaps they might have useful intel on Demon City.
"From now on, call me Wan'er. Gongsun Daniu is my name, but my family always called me Wan'er. My full name is Gongsun Wan. But to the outside world, keep using Gongsun Daniu."
She wasn't one to shy away or act coy. When she gave herself, she accepted it fully.
"Wan'er… what a beautiful name."—Yi Tianxing smiled. "Then you can just call me Tianxing."
He opened one of the Heaven Coffins.
The Innocent Heavenly Sound Treasure Tree, Soul-Shocking Bell, and Dreamcloud Illusion Butterfly all appeared again, releasing divine light and diving into the women's bodies. They entered their dreamscapes, guiding them gently back into wakefulness.
Soon, the butterflies fluttered out.
"I don't know who they are, but being chosen as Demon Consorts by the Demon Lord means they're anything but ordinary."—Gongsun Wan said with curiosity.
Both women were undeniably celestial maidens with looks no less than her own—true unmatched beauties of the world.
Whuff!
At that moment, one of the black-dressed women stirred and opened her eyes. Confusion and complexity swirled in her gaze.
"Who are you? Where am I? Are you the Demon Lord?"—she asked softly, sitting up.
Her voice had a hypnotic rhythm to it, sending tingles down the spine. It was unforgettable.
"No. This isn't the Abyss, and it's not Demon City. You're free now."—Yi Tianxing replied with a smile.
Her looks and voice were enough to shock the soul.
"This really isn't Demon City?"She murmured in disbelief, her dazed eyes still trying to process everything. But her cultivation wasn't weak—she quickly recovered and stood gracefully, giving Yi Tianxing a respectful bow.
"My name is Wang Qiang. Thank you, benefactor, for saving me from the Demon Lord's grip. Otherwise, I would've been nothing more than a plaything for him."
"Wang Qiang… with such stunning beauty—you're Wang Zhaojun."—Gongsun Wan's eyes lit up.
Wang Zhaojun's birth name was indeed Wang Qiang. Seeing her now with such legendary beauty, the truth was clear. In Chinese history, Zhaojun was the "Falling Goose" among the Four Beauties. Now, the title felt perfectly fitting.
Even Yi Tianxing couldn't help but feel awed.
"So it is her…"
Then the second woman stirred. She too stood, her eyes sharp and cautious.
"Who are you? Where is this?"—she asked, warily locking eyes with Yi Tianxing.