Indeed, in this cold air, the woman with flowing garments, beautiful like a celestial being, is none other than Zeng Xuan, whom I haven't seen for a long time. Zeng Xuan looks at the lightly injured Ye Yang, her starry, deep-set eyes filled with disbelief.
"Kid, how did you end up in Boundless Purgatory?" Zeng Xuan's Soul Devouring Spear from the Ning Army slowly dissipates its energy in her hand.
Ye Yang forcefully halts his descent with Pressure and wipes the blood from the corner of his mouth. "That's exactly what I want to ask you, Sister Xuan. I couldn't find any trace of you for over a year. How did you end up in Boundless Purgatory?"
Zeng Xuan purses her lips and replies, "It's simple; I was trying to evade my enemies' pursuit. While you were unaware, Xuanlian the Old Ghost had already ascended to godhood and attempted to hunt me down several times. With no other choice, I could only hide in Purgatory. Fortunately, the Soul Power here in Boundless Purgatory is abundant, allowing me to break through the barrier in less than three months and finally step into the Celestial Realm."
As she speaks, Zeng Xuan gazes intently at Ye Yang and smiles. "Kid, you certainly didn't disappoint me. After all this time, you've actually ascended to godhood!"
Ye Yang feels a bit embarrassed under Zeng Xuan's gaze and looks down. "By the way, Sister Xuan, how did you become some kind of Purgatory ghost king?"
Zeng Xuan chuckles lightly. "In Boundless Purgatory, there is only one rule: the strong are king. Hmph! When I first arrived here, I was chased around by the Fire Demon King and almost captured by Frostbite King to be made a concubine. Luckily, I hid in a cave for six months to cultivate and comprehend advanced Ghostly Power martial arts. That's how I managed to break through and ascend to godhood. Now, another year has passed; I've reached the peak of Heavenly Ascension First Stage and was about to seek revenge on Liushuang and Flying Fire when unexpectedly..."
Zeng Xuan looks at the bodies of Liushuang and Flying Fire lying on the ground. "Hehe, what should I do now? You've taken out both my enemies; how should I thank you?"
With that, Zeng Xuan sends a flirtatious glance and smiles. "Kid, how about letting me kiss you as a reward?"
Ye Yang's face turns pale. "No way! There are so many people around!"
"Don't be ridiculous!"
Suddenly, Zeng Xuan's expression turns icy; her entire demeanor becomes as cold as ice. An immense Divine Domain unfolds around her, firmly locking onto Ye Yang as she gracefully descends, wrapping her arms around him and gently kissing his cheek.
"Mm..."
Zeng Xuan pulls away instantly and releases Ye Yang while smiling. "Why is your face so hot? You really are someone who cultivates the Flame Principle..."
Ye Yang does not forcibly break free from Zeng Xuan's domain; with his strength, entering transformation mode to escape wouldn't be too difficult. However, after such a long separation, he seems to miss Zeng Xuan a bit and allows her to act as she pleases. Moreover, Zeng Xuan is not just anyone; Ye Yang believes she knows her limits.
At that moment, the Haotian Sword suddenly trembles violently as Qin Fang's figure emerges gracefully in mid-air, smiling at Zeng Xuan. "Zeng Xuan girl, do you still remember me?"
"Ah?!"
Zeng Xuan gasps in surprise as she looks at Qin Fang. "Old man Qin Fang... You... weren't you dead? How could... how could you appear again..."
Qin Fang chuckles. "Zi Yu has cultivated to reach divine level and awakened my dormant spirit consciousness again. Thanks to Zi Yu's efforts, my Divine Rank is starting to gather once more. Hehe, Zeng Xuan girl, it's been a long time since we last met; I didn't expect Zi Yu would reunite with you under such circumstances."
"Yes, yes..."
Zeng Xuan exchanged pleasantries, and suddenly her face turned red as she stared at Qin Fang. "That... Old man Qin Fang, just now... you saw everything that happened with that kid Ye Yang, didn't you?"
Qin Fang looked away. "Actually, I didn't want to see it..."
"You old bastard! Why didn't you come out earlier..." Zeng Xuan's face grew even redder.
Qin Fang laughed heartily. "Hmph, isn't Zeng Xuan someone who fears nothing? How could you be so flustered over a mundane encounter?"
"Pah!"
Zeng Xuan stuck out her tongue and glared at Qin Fang. "Old man, I'm not talking to you anymore. Hmph, just keep watching secretly, you shameless old man..."
Qin Fang stroked his beard and said with a smile, "Alright then, I'll continue to sleep within the Haotian Sword. Since you've returned, Zeng Xuan, don't run around recklessly anymore. Stay by Zi Yu's side and don't let him take risks alone. I can sense that the Heavenly Gate has opened, and there are gods and demons rampant in the human world. Although Zi Yu's cultivation is superb, there are many who can kill him. Only by joining forces with Zi Yu can you achieve victory!"
Zeng Xuan nodded. "Got it! I'll do that!"
"Good!"
With a flash of light, Qin Fang returned to the Haotian Sword, cultivating the sword spirit of the Haotian Sword along with his own Divine Rank. As long as Qin Fang could regain his Concentration, the sword spirit's power would be further refined. Even if Qin Fang left the Haotian Sword, it would not affect the sword's might at all.
...
"Clap! Clap!"
Landing one after another on solid ground, Ye Yang took a deep breath and looked at the corpse of Frostbite King not far away. "Charming Yama, you no longer need to harbor resentment; your enemy is dead. Come with me out of the Ghost Realm and head to the human world to continue your cultivation!"
Tears welled up in Charming Yama's eyes as she suddenly knelt down. "I will surely guard my master faithfully for life!"
Zeng Xuan chuckled teasingly. "Kid, not bad! You've found yourself a maid early on. Tsk tsk, she's quite good-looking..."
Charming Yama knew who Zeng Xuan was and did not dare to overstep her bounds. She respectfully said, "I greet Lady Bingyan..."
Zeng Xuan smiled and replied, "Don't call me Ice Face; when have I ever been cold? Look at me—I'm smiling brightly!"
The Celestial Wave Commander remarked, "It is said that after Ice Face Demon King arrived in Boundless Purgatory, she never showed a hint of a smile. Today must be Lady Bingyan's first smile in Boundless Purgatory."
Zeng Xuan patted Ye Yang on the shoulder and smiled, "Of course, who wouldn't want to see the person they miss the most? Now, what should we do? Gather our forces and break out of Boundless Purgatory? What is the situation in the human realm now?"
Ye Yang replied, "I was originally appointed as Qi King, overseeing most of Qi State, Yan Kingdom, and Zhao Kingdom. However, after the Heavenly Gate opened, the Mid-Level Deity from the Divine Guardian Array, Da Feng, occupied Qi Land and expelled my army from Qi State. They can only camp in the Azure Cloud Mountain Range now. Moreover, Linzi City has been established as a nation by Da Feng. My Second Uncle, Ye Shuang, and Peng Yue'er have all been placed under house arrest in the Fire God Clan's territory. Even Princess of Yan, Yan Yao, has been detained!"
"What?"
Zeng Xuan's beautiful eyes widened in anger, "That Da Feng dares to detain our Yan Yao?"
"Yes, Sister Xuan."
"That damned thing!" Zeng Xuan clenched her delicate fists, a surge of Divine Crystal Power emanating from her. "Hmph, that Da Feng is just a Mid-Level Deity. Kid, let's team up and kill our way back to Linzi City, take down Da Feng and reclaim our territory!"
Ye Yang nodded, "Yes, we must be cautious and plan carefully. With Sister Xuan's help, I am absolutely confident we can eliminate that villain Da Feng!"
Zeng Xuan smiled and suddenly soared into the sky, surrounded by swirling Divine Crystals. Looking down at the countless Ghost Soldiers below, she said softly, "What are we waiting for? All Starry Sky Realm Experts, follow us immediately to break out of Ghost Realm! The human realm is already in chaos; now let us lost souls from Ghost Realm restore order to the three realms!"
A group of Ghost Soldiers knelt down one after another and shouted, "Long live Lady Bingyan! Long live Lord Ye Yang! We vow to follow you to the death!"
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