It turns out, they were the main characters.

The sandalwood incense had burned out sometime earlier, and Yu Ziyan quietly opened her eyes, letting out a soft sigh.

"It seems we still won't be able to break through this barrier."

Reaching the Void Returning Realm is a challenge that all powerful individuals within a sect, and indeed throughout the entire world of immortals and heroes, must confront.

After entering the Void Returning Realm, each grade is vastly different.

Since she began cultivating immortality, she has encountered bottlenecks, but she has always managed to overcome them successfully.

However, passing through the bottleneck period of the Returning to the Void Realm is extremely difficult, almost like climbing to the heavens.

However, it would be quite shameful to attack a disciple of a sect.

Of course, if it's consensual... then it's a different story.

We need to prepare early.

At least let's test what that disciple is thinking first... Yu Ziyan raised her head and looked at an elder at the door, her eyes revealing arrogant indifference, and said in a clear and cold voice: "Go and call Mu Zhian here... tell him that I have something to discuss with him."

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Canghai Peak.

After Yi Hao brought Mu Zhian to the back mountain, he looked up in a certain direction in the distance and said respectfully, "Master, I have brought the person."

At this point, she glanced at Mu Zhian again, almost imperceptibly.

He had a feeling that something was off, but he couldn't quite put his finger on why.

This master was not usually interested in the affairs of the sect, but this time, when he mentioned some things about Mu Zhian, he showed some interest, which was quite rare.

Despite his thoughts, Yi Hao still held his master in awe, even now that he had become the head disciple, so he didn't press the matter at the time.

Anyway, his responsibility was just to bring people here. As for what his master wanted to do with Mu Zhian... that was not within his jurisdiction.

Contrary to Mu Zhian's expectations, the layout of this back mountain was completely different from that of Liangyi Peak. It was a rather spacious area, surrounded by beautiful red peonies, with a rich fragrance all around.

The sound of a waterfall could be faintly heard in the distance. Mu Zhian looked up and saw the waterfall cascading down not far away.

At the end of this path paved with red peonies lies a rather secluded grotto.

On either side of the cave, there was a disciple guarding it, and occasionally, two or three rabbits could be seen hopping away from the red peony.

“Young friend Mu, my master is unpredictable, but she won’t make things difficult for her disciples. Besides, I told her that this inner disciple is your Daoist partner. If she asks you anything, just answer truthfully,” Yi Hao gently reminded him.

Originally, Mu Zhian didn't feel anything, but after Yi Hao said that, she suddenly felt a bit pressured.

He glanced around at the surroundings, rubbed the storage ring on his finger, and pondered whether he should write a letter to the sect leader so that she could come to his rescue if anything unexpected happened...

After all, judging from the current signs, the first leader of Canghai Peak is very likely a traitor sent by the Demon Queen.

After a brief moment of hesitation, Mu Zhian finally decided not to inform the sect leader for the time being.

After all, the Demon Queen only asked him to report intelligence every three months, not to kill him now.

Without further hesitation, Mu Zhian strode toward the winding, secluded path.

Upon arriving at the cave, Mu Zhian straightened his robes and respectfully clasped his hands, saying, "Junior Mu Zhian pays respects to Chief Ying."

The first leader of Canghai Peak was named Ying Guhuan, who was also Yi Hao's master. Later, because he was in seclusion and had no interest in managing Canghai Peak, he handed over the power to Yi Hao.

Yi Hao told Mu Zhian about this on the way here.

Yi Hao, watching this scene from a distance, originally intended to stay and take a few more glances.

But at this moment, a surge of spiritual energy quietly emanated from the cave. Sensing this familiar aura, Yi Hao seemed to recall the fear of being dominated by this master in the past. His expression changed slightly, and he gave Mu Zhi'an a deep look before turning around and leaving.

Master has a somewhat strange temper, but he wouldn't make things difficult for a disciple who has just entered the sect. Besides, Mu Zhian is backed by the Spirit Dragon. Even the first head of Canghai Peak would have to think twice before making things difficult for him.

As Mu Zhian's voice rang out, a languid and charming clear voice echoed from within the cave: "Come in."

The voice was extremely pleasant, reminding Mu Zhian of Sister Fei Ying from Tianxuan City. He hadn't seen her since she entered the Liangyi Sect, and wondered if she was in seclusion or something else.

Maybe I should ask my senior sister another day...

Mu Zhian shook his head slightly, temporarily clearing his mind, and stepped into the dark cave.

After walking several dozen steps, the view suddenly opened up, and then a delicate fragrance wafted into the air.

Unlike the rather small entrance to the cave, once inside, it felt like entering a paradise. There were more than a dozen ornately decorated mansions, lush green lawns, and blooming peonies everywhere.

In the next instant, everything around him suddenly shifted as if the stars had changed, and Mu Zhian appeared in a grand hall.

Inside the main hall, there was a pool of water, from which steam rose. Through the hazy mist, Mu Zhian could vaguely see the voluptuous and graceful figure of a woman.

She leaned lazily against the pool, her skin as white as snow and her figure exquisite and curvaceous. Even though it was just a blurry figure, based on Mu Zhian's years of experience among women, she was definitely a stunning beauty.

No, I already have Ruoxi, I can't betray her... Mu Zhian lowered his eyes slightly, very reserved, fully demonstrating the integrity that a gentleman should have.

Unexpectedly, the woman in the pool let out a charming laugh, her jade-like feet dancing gracefully in the water, creating a splash.

Her voice was soft and pleasant: "Come here. You don't need to be so reserved in front of me. Just do as you normally would with women."

Mu Zhian mustered his courage and slowly walked into the misty atmosphere. He arrived at the edge of the pool, quickly glanced at the woman in the water, and his heart skipped a beat. He was deeply shocked.

This man's heart is comparable to Ruoxi's!

At this moment, the woman who was leisurely leaning against the pool chuckled, walked ashore, put on a loose black robe, and waved away the thick fog around her.

"You say you're going to show respect, but looking into your eyes, why have you been staring at me like this ever since the beginning?" Ying Guhuan approached Mu Zhian, her eyes filled with a teasing smile.

Perhaps because she had just finished bathing in the tub, the woman exuded a delicate fragrance, and her breath was sweet as orchids. Although her black robe was simple, it could not hide her snow-white skin.

But when you gaze into Mu Zhian's eyes, those moist, affectionate eyes have a unique charm, alluring and enchanting, making it hard to look away at first glance.

This is unlike any woman Mu Zhian has ever known before; she's a big shark with a strong "aggressive" desire.

She walked around Mu Zhi'an barefoot, her delicate white feet barely touching the ground, before speaking in a soft, captivating voice, "You should know why I'm looking for you, right?"

That gentle voice seemed to pierce through the eardrums and reach the depths of the soul, creating a strong sense of stimulation that made Mu Zhian's heart beat a beat slower.

This woman is testing me. If I fall for her trick, she will look down on me... Mu Zhian felt a chill in his heart. He sensed a hint of teasing and a dangerous glint in Ying Gu Huanmei's eyes.

Calm down... If you can't calm down, think about Ruoxi, think about the twin sisters Lingxuan and Qian'er, then think about the aloof senior sister and the charming and affectionate Feiying, and Sister Yan and the head of Daofeng are also amazing...

Mu Zhian's gaze gradually calmed down.

Ah, the first chief of Canghai Peak is nothing special.

He took a deep breath and slowly exhaled.

When Mu Zhi'an raised his head again to look at the beautiful woman in black robes before him, his gaze had become incredibly calm. He asked, neither humble nor arrogant:

"Master Ying, this junior does not understand what you mean."

Ying Guhuan narrowed her eyes slightly, gently breathed warm air into Mu Zhian's ear, and said softly, "Wasn't it you who broke the formation of the Trial Forest?"

Hearing that soft, seductive voice that made his bones tingle, Mu Zhian felt a ticklish sensation in his heart.

He suppressed some of his bold thoughts and said calmly, "This junior has only scratched the surface of the matter. As for most of the mysteries of the formation, I only know a little bit about them."

"That's normal. After all, that formation was something I researched and developed over many years," Ying Gu Huan said with a gentle smile.

Seeing that Mu Zhian was not taking the bait at all, and did not even show the slightest bit of shyness, the female chieftain withdrew her gaze, walked gracefully into the main hall, and the black robe she was wearing turned into a red dress with peony flowers printed on it.

Her beautiful hair was simply tied up with a hairpin, and her face was without makeup, but she was extremely beautiful even without makeup, with a strange charm and mystery.

She walked up to the throne, her red dress trailing behind her, and sat down, looking down at the handsome young man standing before the hall. She asked, "Your Majesty, what did you say to me?"

These words are an indirect admission of his identity.

She really was the traitor sent by the Demon Queen... Mu Zhian clasped his hands and said, "The Queen ordered me to provide intelligence every three months... but I still have some questions."

"Speak." Ying Guhuan nodded slightly. Not long ago, when she stood in front of Mu Zhian, she was still charming and alluring, but when she sat in front of the throne, she became dignified and elegant, her eyes, like autumn water, gazing at the young man below the stage.

"Logically speaking, as the head of the family, what kind of information can't she obtain? Why does the Empress ask a junior to collect intelligence?" Mu Zhian asked.

This is indeed a bit strange. The information that he, an inner disciple, can obtain, this high-ranking first leader can also obtain, and he can obtain more information than he can.

If that's the case, why is the Demon Queen still looking for him?

Ying Guhuan toyed with a strand of hair between her fingers and said with a faint smile, "I don't know why the Empress is looking for you, but she naturally has her own plans. You just need to do as she says."

"I heard the spirit dragon is with you?" she suddenly changed the subject.

Mu Zhian nodded slightly: "Senior Linglong is indeed with me, but I rarely see her."

Ying Guhuan looked Mu Zhian up and down a few times.

In fact, she had secretly investigated Mu Zhi'an's affairs after he officially entered the sect, but she did not feel anything special about him.

But if he was chosen by the Spirit Dragon, how could he not have any extraordinary abilities?

Clearly, he harbors a secret that both the dragon and the empress are concerned about.

Of course, she didn't care about these secrets.

For this first head of Canghai Peak, she had little interest in most things other than cultivation.

"Shouldn't Chief Ying have been with the Liangyi Sect for a long time?" Mu Zhian asked tentatively, secretly observing the woman who looked extremely beautiful.

Ying Guhuan didn't answer, but just looked at Mu Zhian with a slight smile and said, "Don't ask things you shouldn't ask. Just do your own thing."

"Yes," Mu Zhian replied respectfully.

This woman seems to care a lot about her age, completely different from the kind and gentle Sister Yan, who doesn't seem to care about age at all...

"Actually, it's quite convenient that the Empress sent you to report intelligence." Ying Guhuan suddenly said with a charming smile, "I have been cultivating in this back mountain for more than ten years and am currently breaking through a bottleneck. Occasionally, I go into seclusion for several years at a time. Having you in charge of intelligence gathering has saved me a lot of trouble."

Why are all these people stuck at the bottleneck? Is the cultivation difficulty of the Returning to the Void Realm really that high...? Mu Zhian remained silent.

"I heard that you and Ye Yu had some conflict back in Tianxuan City?" Ying Guhuan casually changed the subject.

"It was just a minor conflict with Ye Yu... Senior, you even know about this?" Mu Zhian was somewhat surprised.

"After all, Ye Yu possesses something important. It's a pity we couldn't obtain it in Tianxuan City, and it's difficult to do so within the sect." The beauty in the red dress leaned against the throne and sighed with some regret.

As Mu Zhian gazed at the alluring figure of the woman on the throne, a thought stirred within him, and he began to conjure up certain ideas.

If there's anything important about Ye Yu... it seems to be only the aura of the Heavenly Dao.

But who told Ying Gu Huan this?

Mu Zhian thought of one person—the man in black robes.

The black-robed man's purpose in coming to Tianxuan City was to obtain the Heavenly Dao Qi, and he was sent by the Seventh Seat of the Demon Realm...

Could it be... that she is the seventh seat of the demon realm?