Nine Heavens Martial Emperor

Her cultivation had reached the Sealed Martial Realm. On the entire Celestial Yang Continent, no person or faction could restrain her. If she wished, forget the two of them—the entire Mo Yun Kingdom would be reduced to ashes!

A Sealed Martial Realm expert could destroy a kingdom with a wave of their hand!

If they had known that such a terrifying existence stood behind Lin Hao, they would never have tried to resolve the issue in that manner.

The Spirit Transformation Realm expert who had coughed up blood, in particular, was regretting it to his very core.

Just a moment ago, he had made Lin Hao spit blood. In turn, this mysterious newcomer made him spit blood. ’She’s clearly avenging Lin Hao.’

The two of them didn’t dare to breathe, deeply afraid the Devil Queen would strike.

Just then, the Devil Queen tilted her head slightly, looking in a certain direction.

The next moment, she reached a hand out toward the distance.

The hand crossed the Cangyun Battlefield and plunged straight into the vast, distant mountain range.

Seeing the direction she reached, the faces of the two Spirit Transformation Realm experts changed.

It was in that direction that they had just been delayed, causing them to arrive a step too late and allowing Lin Hao to capture Yunxi.

As for the reason they were delayed...

The Devil Queen’s retrieving hand would provide the answer.

The Devil Queen retracted her hand, and an unconscious woman appeared on the Cangyun Battlefield.

She wore a suit of battle armor, which was now somewhat damaged and covered in bloodstains.

Her helmet was long gone, her long black hair was scattered about, her face was pale, and her beautiful eyes were tightly shut. It was impossible to tell if she was dead or alive.

Who else could this woman be but Duan Mushuang?

Hmph!

Just then, the Devil Queen grunted again. The uninjured Spirit Transformation Realm expert was suddenly sent flying backward, violently spitting out a mouthful of blood in midair.

He was the one who had just intercepted Duan Mushuang.

"To think a Spirit Transformation Realm expert would interfere on a battlefield over two juniors." The Devil Queen spoke, turning to glance in Marquis Mo’s direction.

Although the Devil Queen’s figure was hazy, everyone knew she had glanced at Marquis Mo.

Marquis Mo’s body stiffened, and he didn’t dare to move.

"Senior, we were wrong. We’ll leave right now." The two white-haired old men, who had lived for who knows how many centuries, saw the Devil Queen’s actions and immediately begged for mercy.

With her level of cultivation, she could see through the unique constitutions of Marquis Mo and Yunxi with a single glance. If she got angry and killed Marquis Mo right here and now, it would be a huge disaster for the Mo Yun Kingdom.

They didn’t dare take the risk; Marquis Mo and Yunxi were the hope of the Mo Yun Kingdom. It was only after learning that the Heaven-Breaking Pavilion had emerged and that its entry requirement was being a disciple of the Saint Institute that the Mo Yun Kingdom had launched a large-scale invasion of Cangnan, hoping to replace it.

Clearly, her glance just now was a message to them: she understood the entire cause and effect.

Marquis Mo and Yunxi were the source. If she were to sever that source now...

The two shivered violently. The fall of either Marquis Mo or Yunxi, let alone both, was not something they wished to see.

"It was not easy for you to cultivate to the Spirit Transformation Realm. Leave the matters of this mortal world to the people of this mortal world to resolve." The Devil Queen spoke, and then silence fell.

The two old men froze for a moment, then assumed a posture of listening intently. Obviously, the Devil Queen was using voice transmission to speak to them.

After a good while, the Devil Queen’s figure faded away and vanished.

From beginning to end, she hadn’t even spared Lin Hao a single glance.

"We respectfully see you off, Senior." On the Cangyun Battlefield, the two old men bowed with clasped fists, their expressions utmostly respectful.

They had never imagined that the mysterious figure would offer them guidance at the very end.

The Mo Yun Kingdom and the Cangnan Empire were currently enemies, yet she had offered them guidance on their cultivation. This was not only a sign of immense magnanimity but also a display of absolute self-confidence.

"Senior, don’t go!" On the Cangyun Battlefield, a nominal disciple of the Saint Institute cried out, a trace of terror in his voice.

’If she leaves now and leaves two Spirit Transformation Realm experts here, isn’t she just condemning us to death?’

However, they soon discovered their worries were unnecessary. The two old men actually lifted up Duan Mushuang and prepared to leave.

"Put her down!" Lin Hao said, fearless.

Among the nominal disciples of the Saint Institute, the corners of several people’s mouths twitched as they cursed Lin Hao in their hearts.

’Dammit, they’re about to leave, don’t provoke them! You have a powerful backer, but we don’t! If they get angry, a single glare could kill someone.’

But contrary to their expectations, the two old men did not get angry, nor did they put Duan Mushuang down.

"Her injuries are very serious; they can’t be healed in Jumo City. Since I am the one who caused them, I have a responsibility to see her restored. When this war is over, if you’re not dead, you can come to the capital of the Mo Yun Kingdom to retrieve her. I will issue an order: when you enter the Mo Yun Kingdom, any Martial Artist at the Fifth Layer of the Soul Gathering Realm or higher who sees you will make a detour. I wonder, do you dare to come or not?" one of the old men said to Lin Hao.

Lin Hao’s eyes flashed, and he nodded without the slightest hesitation.

’Although the old man didn’t say it, I know this is definitely the Devil Queen’s arrangement.’

’She wants to temper me.’

’And this is exactly the kind of tempering I need.’

The two old men took a step forward simultaneously. With that single step, they were already a hundred zhang away. Duan Mushuang’s body floated between them, her long black hair dancing in the wind.

The scene, like a beautiful scroll painting, was deeply engraved in Lin Hao’s mind.

In the distance, the figures of the two old men and Duan Mushuang quickly vanished from sight.

And just then, the voice of one of the old men carried back clearly, ringing across the Cangyun Battlefield:

"Warriors of the Mo Yun Kingdom, victory is in sight! Take Jumo City, and we will await your triumphant return in the capital! Whoever can present us with his head, we will take them as our disciple!" 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝕨𝕖𝗯𝚗𝚘𝕧𝕖𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝕞

Although he wasn’t named, it was obvious who "he" was.

Countless pairs of eyes stared at Lin Hao, wishing they could devour him whole.

The soldiers of the Mo Yun Kingdom all knew the identity of those two. Though they had been utterly crushed before the Devil Queen, their prestige had not diminished in the slightest. The Devil Queen was simply too terrifying.

To be accepted as their disciple would be the highest honor.

In an instant, an unknown number of people had their eyes on Lin Hao’s head.

Lin Hao rubbed his nose with a wry smile.

’What a parting gift from the Devil Queen.’

BOOM!

At that moment, someone lunged toward Lin Hao, their speed astonishingly fast.

Marquis Mo had made his move.

Yunxi was still in Lin Hao’s hands. If he didn’t save her, the consequences would be unimaginable.

With the two ancestors gone, he was the only one who could rescue Yunxi from Lin Hao.

Unfortunately, Lin Hao was already prepared. Even while carrying someone, his speed was blistering, and he had already retreated to the edge of the Cangyun Battlefield nearest to Jumo City.

"Just before those two old fellows left, they said they were leaving Yunxi with me to be my handmaiden. They’ve barely gone, and now you’re coming to take her back. Isn’t that a bit unfilial of you?" Lin Hao’s voice boomed, echoing across the Cangyun Battlefield.

Hearing this, everyone’s expressions became a sight to behold.

Given what had just transpired, it seemed entirely possible that the two had said something like that to Lin Hao before they left. Why else would they have shown no concern for Princess Yunxi?

Yunxi was not only the princess of the Mo Yun Kingdom but also its number one beauty. For someone of her status to become Lin Hao’s handmaiden—the soldiers of the Mo Yun Kingdom were so furious their eyes looked fit to burst, while the soldiers of the Cangnan Kingdom were all smiles.