One person established a clan

Chapter 422 Lotus Heart
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A thunderous roar erupted in the sky, and the two figures retreated violently, leaving behind afterimages shimmering with mysterious light.

Su Cheng adjusted his breathing slightly, then with a backhand swipe, tore apart the flowing lightning and fire in front of him.

Opposite him, General Black held a giant sword, black lightning surging around him, his aura as vast and unfathomable as an abyss.

The two sides stood silently for a moment, and the tense atmosphere gradually dissipated.

"How does it feel?"

Su Cheng sheathed the demonic sword and asked with great interest, "Is it quite different from the past when you fight in a human body?"

"It is indeed very different."

General Black nodded, and clenched his right hand as if he had understood something.

On the last night before her departure, she had a sudden inspiration: to use her human body to spar with Su Cheng in actual combat and test the results of her training over the past three days.

Judging from their exchange, his cultivation has indeed improved, and he has gained some understanding of the mysteries of the human body.

"Although it is difficult to use the power of the creatures in the Dark Domain, it is easier to use exquisite techniques, and the destructive power is even stronger."

General Black glanced at the giant sword in his hand again. "It's a pity I can't wield it freely yet."

"It's only been two or three days," Su Cheng praised. "With your foundation, it won't be long before you're proficient."

"You flatter me, Your Majesty."

General Hei responded methodically, then discarded his weapon and solemnly flew closer.

"I have been bothering you for a long time, and I am truly sorry to have disturbed you."

"It doesn't matter."

Su Cheng chuckled lightly: "Being able to spar with a master is a good thing for me."

Despite having only recently taken human form, her abilities are by no means weak.

If Su Cheng hadn't known she came from the Dark Domain, he would have almost thought he was engaged in a fierce battle with a human swordsman, their attacks hitting each other hard and fast.

"You are indeed as the Moon King said."

General Hei's cold and stern expression softened slightly: "He is indeed approachable and easy to get along with."

Su Cheng chuckled: "General, you're not bad either."

He gestured to the side and said, "We're setting off tomorrow, so it's not appropriate for us to continue our sparring. Why don't we go sit in the palace for a while?"

"I?"

General Hei paused slightly, then shook his head. "Since you and the Empress are so affectionate, I shouldn't disturb you."

"Uh, not really."

“I heard it all last night.”

A strange look flashed across General Hei's face. "You and the Empress... seem to be having a very heated argument."

Su Cheng: “.”

He had clearly set up several layers of protective barriers these past few days, so how could he still be heard? Even if Qimeng shouted loudly, it shouldn't have happened.
"Please don't misunderstand."

General Hei slightly averted his gaze and explained in a low voice, "I am ordered by the Moon King to protect your safety and to keep watch inside and outside the royal court at all times to prevent unauthorized personnel from approaching."

Perhaps because I am a being from the Dark Realm, the spiritual energy barrier could not block my divine sense, and thus, I was able to perceive some of the activity.

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Su Cheng frowned helplessly.

But I forgot that the creatures of the Dark Realm have special talents.

No, ordinary creatures of the Dark Realm wouldn't be able to evade his senses. Only this general possesses such a high level of divine perception.
"Thank you."

Su Cheng said in a low voice, "I'll trouble you to protect me these next few days."

General Hei paused for a moment, then said in a slightly softer voice, "It is my duty to guard the royal court and protect His Majesty."

"But you don't need to worry about it tonight. Qimeng is still resting, so we won't have to... cough cough."

Seeing Su Cheng's slightly embarrassed expression, General Hei's heart stirred, and he couldn't help but reveal a faint smile.

"Then thank you for your kindness, Prince Cheng."

Click, click.

Just as Su Cheng returned to the front of the palace, he heard a few clanging sounds. He turned around in confusion and saw that General Hei was already removing his armor.

"Uh, what is this?"

Last time they said it was punishment for taking their clothes off, so why are they doing it again this time?
"It would be extremely impolite to wear armor in front of His Majesty."

The Black General deftly removed her breastplate, revealing her ample bosom beneath a black veil. She strode forward with her long, voluptuous legs, the armor scattered behind her vanishing into black smoke.

Her expression remained solemn, but the heavy, sharp look between her brows had softened slightly.

"This is also a rule I learned from the Five Wilderness Culture."

"No wonder."

Su Cheng's lips twitched slightly. "However, you don't have to strip down to just one piece of clothing."

"Is that so?" General Black looked slightly puzzled.

But she didn't think much of it and quickly said calmly, "Just take it as an expression of my utmost respect for you."

".OK."

After sitting down again, General Hei took the warm tea that Su Cheng offered and sipped it.

Looking at the ripples in her glass, she murmured, "The taste of the Five Desolate Regions is truly wonderful."

"You don't usually drink this?"

"Supplies are scarce in the Dark Domain, and I have been stationed in the harsh border regions for a long time, so I have hardly ever come into contact with these things."

General Hei smiled faintly: "Besides, we creatures of the Dark Realm are not like humans; we have never valued the pleasures of taste."

Su Chengwen said gently, "Since that's the case, once the situation improves in the future, you should also experience life to the fullest."

"Life."

General Hei was overwhelmed with emotion.

In the past, she would never have cared about such trivial matters. But now, this domain, and even the entire Dark Domain, is on the eve of change.

Billions of creatures in the Dark Realm no longer need to dwell in the shadows, nor do they need to kill each other for survival resources.

All of this is because
"Oh, you're back?"

Just then, a girl's soft cry came from the side.

The two looked in the direction of the sound and saw Wen Qimeng walking in the corridor wearing a bathrobe, her body surrounded by steam, as if she had just taken a bath.

Su Cheng raised an eyebrow slightly. "What is this?"

"Taking a bath, of course!"

Wen Qimeng twirled playfully, her white robes billowing, a smile radiant on her face. "I used a magical artifact to build a temporary hot spring in the backyard, perfect for relaxing and resting."

Su Cheng chuckled and said, "You certainly know how to enjoy yourself."

"We're leaving tomorrow, so I should treat myself first. Besides—"

Wen Qimeng gracefully moved closer and hugged him from behind, saying coquettishly, "You've made me sore all over, of course I need to relax a bit."

Su Cheng smiled indulgently and gently pinched her cheek with his other hand: "Okay, it was my fault."

General Hei watched the two frolicking, paused slightly, and sighed inwardly.

The bonds between humans are truly sincere and passionate, inspiring envy in all who witness them.
"Ah, right."

Wen Qimeng glanced at her discreetly, then feigned surprise and said, "The hot spring is warm right now, and it's been enriched with many spiritual ingredients. It would be a waste to leave it idle like this. Would you and the General like to go and give it a try?"

"let us go?"

"correct."

Wen Qimeng lightly circled Su Cheng's lower back, winking playfully. "You two just finished sparring, and you're both quite hot. Isn't that the perfect time to relax and enjoy yourselves?"

As she spoke, she leaned close to her ear with a smile and whispered, "This female general is quite interested in all things related to the human race. Why don't you teach her more, my husband, and let her experience it firsthand?"

Su Cheng looked at her with a subtle expression.

Who would push their husband away?
But Wen Qimeng blinked repeatedly, as if to say, "Am I, the Empress, very considerate and gentle?"

Su Cheng gently pinched her waist, startling the young woman who cried out in surprise. Her face flushed red as she jumped away, clutching her waist and scolding, "Anyway, you guys hurry up and go, come back later!"

Having said that, he hurriedly ran back to his palace, disappearing as if fleeing for his life.

Su Cheng was speechless for a moment.

"puff."

A soft laugh suddenly rang out.

Su Cheng turned around in surprise, only to see a faint smile on the lips of the black-clad general. "It seems that the Empress was afraid of your bravery, which is why she wanted you to return to your chambers later."

"Ahem, please excuse my poor appearance."

"I should be the one thanking you."

General Hei smiled and said, "It's quite interesting to see such sweet affection."

Su Cheng chuckled helplessly: "Alright, shall we go and take a look?"

"That would be perfect." General Black quickly stood up, somewhat eager to try. "I really want to see it for myself."

Water vapor filled the air, and hot air surged.

Su Cheng took off his robes and put on a bath towel to wrap around his waist.

"General, is there anything you don't understand?"

Through the door, General Hei quickly responded from the other side. "It's alright, please go in first."

Su Cheng nodded secretly. Qi Meng's preparations were quite thorough, specially setting up two separate pools, which was convenient.

"call--"

He lifted the curtain and stepped into the pavilion by the pool. He waded into the water, letting the warm medicinal herbs soak half of his body, and sat comfortably.

Looking up, the dim starry sky, shimmering with light, comes into view, possessing a unique and mysterious beauty.

Gulu gulu——

"Ok?"

Just then, bursts of bubbles suddenly rose from the surface of the water in front of him, and Su Cheng snapped back to his senses and looked down.

what's the situation?
Could it be that the pool is leaking, or is there a problem with the herb pool itself?

In the blink of an eye, just as he was about to reach his hand into the water, his fingers suddenly sank into something soft and yielding.

As the water rippled, half of her exquisite face quietly emerged.

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The Heavenly Dao slowly rose, its long, wet hair clung to its skin, exuding a myriad of charms in its gentle allure.

She blinked calmly: "Are you going to keep holding on?"

Su Cheng abruptly stopped, his expression subtle: "How did you manage to hide at the bottom of the pool so silently?"

"I just want some peace and quiet."

Tiandao parted her lips slightly, her eyes seemingly innocent and naive. "I didn't expect you to sit down in front of me as soon as you came in."

Su Cheng: “.”

Thinking of all the unexpected events of the past two days, he couldn't help but sigh and said with a helpless smile, "Should we go somewhere else to dive and calm down?"

"No need."

Instead of retreating, Heaven knelt before him and casually brushed aside his damp hair.

"It's not so bad to sit and chat with you like this from time to time."

"What insights have you gained this time?"

"Ah."

Tiandao's starry eyes flickered slightly, and she gently raised her hand to caress his chest. "Human emotions are indeed very complicated."

Su Cheng chuckled: "You only understand now?"

"It was only after experiencing it repeatedly and feeling it firsthand that I gained a deeper understanding."

Tiandao poked his heart with his fingertip, leaned forward and whispered, "For example, you're a womanizer."

Su Cheng's eye twitched.

"You should be able to figure this out without having to study it for so long."

"Yes, I understand."

Tiandao said thoughtfully, "It's just that an increasingly complex web of emotions has been woven around you, who are so fickle. This is not normal, yet it is also expected."

Su Cheng smiled helplessly: "Is this a dig at me, or a compliment?"

"Both."

The Heavenly Dao's voice was cold and clear: "People are influenced by their physical body and emotions. Once they get carried away, even you will feel a surge of impulse and interest in my body."

Su Cheng's gaze drifted over.

But Tiandao quickly changed his tone: "However, even I sometimes find myself enjoying this impulse."

Su Cheng was taken aback.

Looking at the Heavenly Dao before her, she saw that her jade-like skin was slightly flushed pink, and her jade-like neck and even her cheeks were tinged with an alluring charm.

Her eyelids were lowered, and her slender arms were raised slightly, as if intentionally or unintentionally supporting her ample chest.

"So this is what it feels like to be shy."

"you"

Su Cheng looked surprised and was about to speak when she suddenly stood up from the water.

The spiritual spring water slid down her skin, its color outlining her graceful figure. Amidst the undulating waves of snow, sacred star patterns shimmered faintly on her abdomen.

To Su Cheng's astonishment, she suddenly leaned down and pressed herself against him, giving him a gentle kiss on the cheek, leaving behind a lingering, intoxicating fragrance.

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In the silence, the Heavenly Dao gently touched its crimson lips and murmured, "Is this the feeling of a trembling heart?"

At the same time, she waved her hand to summon a bathrobe, wrapped herself in it, and gracefully departed.

Su Cheng hurriedly turned around and saw Tian Dao pause slightly and look back at him.

"I'm just conducting an experiment, don't overthink it."

The clear, melodious voice disappeared into the pavilion, and its captivating, holy allure vanished without a trace.

Su Cheng was speechless for a moment, unable to fathom her thoughts.

"—She is gradually changing."

A cool, whispered voice suddenly sounded beside me.

Su Cheng looked surprised, as he was astonished to see that Eleven had also appeared in the pool.

"Why did you do that too?"

"I am also meditating at the bottom of the pool."

Eleven casually smoothed her hair that was close to her chest and said, "Judging from this situation, it's probably that girl Qimeng who's up to her tricks, deliberately leading us here."

Su Cheng chuckled dryly, "I'll definitely give her a good talking to later."

"That's not necessary."

Eleven turned her face slightly away and said in a low voice, "She meant well, it's best not to let her suffer any more grievances."

Su Cheng's breathing became slightly sluggish, and his heartbeat involuntarily quickened.

Although Shiyi still maintained his indifferent demeanor these past two days, he could more or less sense that his attitude had changed.

It's as if they're trying to get closer to themselves, but don't know how, which makes them seem a bit clumsy.
Su Cheng's mind raced, and he quietly reached out and embraced her slender waist underwater.

"Well!"

The moment their skin touched, Eleven trembled all over and suddenly glared at Su Cheng with annoyance, making Su Cheng's spine go cold.

After a moment of silence, she gradually relaxed and gave him a light glare, as if silently warning him not to overstep his bounds.

Su Cheng breathed a sigh of relief, but a strange feeling also arose in his heart.

These little actions...they seem like they're having an affair.
"How was your cultivation just now?"

Eleven spoke in a cold voice, though his tone trembled slightly, clearly trying to remain calm.

"It went quite smoothly." Su Cheng hesitated for a moment. "But how have you been resting these past two days?"

What's wrong with me?

Eleven paused abruptly, suddenly recalling the accident of a few days ago. Her brows furrowed slightly, and a blush crept up her ears.

".Brat."

She bit her lip lightly, giving him a cold look that seemed to be a mixture of shyness and annoyance. "Don't mention this again."

Su Cheng gave an awkward smile and was about to nod when suddenly wisps of black mist drifted in from next door.

The two were startled.

Shiyi was even more anxious and almost instinctively bent down and hid underwater.

Su Cheng gasped inwardly, not having time to adjust his posture, when suddenly a stunningly beautiful, completely naked figure appeared before him.

General Hei let his black hair fall loose, his skin appearing and disappearing amidst the swirling mist, highlighting his fair and delicate beauty.

Su Cheng smirked: "Why did you suddenly come here?"

“Sitting alone in the water is ultimately a bit dull and boring.” General Hei lowered his head to meet his gaze, a faint smile playing on his lips.

"Then I'll come and serve you."

"hiss"

Su Chen feigned composure: "Where did you learn this rule from?"

"Yes, it's what the Moon King taught in the book."

General Hei knelt down beside him and began to wipe and knead him.

(End of this chapter)