It turns out, they were the main characters.

The ground trembled violently, and then a huge palm print descended from the sky. It grabbed the barrier and then, under countless horrified gazes, squeezed it hard!

It crushed the seemingly indestructible barrier into dust along with it!

At this moment, sunlight shone into the gloomy Jade Pool, and the woman in the green dress floated quietly in mid-air under the sunlight, looking down at everything in the Jade Pool, like a deity.

"You guys are really bold."

When that heavenly voice rang out, it was as if time itself stood still.

The man in the green robe and the others remained motionless, like statues.

At that moment, their minds went blank.

Why is the Azure Emperor here...?

The previous generation of demon cultivators should have already gone to stop the Azure Emperor from condensing the cauldron... Why is the Azure Emperor here?! Fu Yuan and the others roared in their hearts.

The fairy in the green dress stood in mid-air, looking down indifferently at the ground.

Seeing the tragic scene in Yaochi, a hint of coldness appeared in her eyes for the first time.

These people have been plotting for the Heavenly Phoenix Fruit since early on... Not only were there previous generations of demon cultivators, but even cultivators from the Southern Wilderness were involved.

Their goal was to prevent her from returning to the Dao Integration Realm.

Because the Eastern Continent was already far too powerful, and if we add the Azure Emperor to it...

However, they probably never imagined that everything would be changed because of a mere cultivator in the Refining Spirit Realm.

No one would have imagined that the buffs from the innate furnace would accelerate the Azure Emperor's condensation time to this extent.

The fairy in the green dress gracefully descended from mid-air, her gaze sweeping over everything before her.

Most of the corpses here are not from the Yaochi Holy Land, but from cultivators of the two major pavilions.

This made her feel a little more at ease.

Just as she was about to look away, she caught a glimpse of something out of the corner of her eye, and her body suddenly stiffened.

She gazed silently, and after a brief silence, her body trembled slightly. She floated down from mid-air and slowly walked towards the entrance of the holy site.

It was so quiet that there wasn't a sound; you could almost hear everyone's heartbeat quickening.

Under countless gazes, she finally arrived at the gate of Yaochi, silently gazing at the lifeless black-robed youth before her.

The calm expression that had been maintained on his face finally froze at this moment.

Chapter 221 The Forbidden Zone is Born! (10,000 words!)

The Forbidden Zone is one of only two major powers in the Eastern Continent, and most cultivators feel a chill just from hearing its name.

The reason for this is its curse and the existence of the forbidden zone.

In the past, some fearless cultivators ventured into forbidden areas in search of rare treasures such as the Reincarnation Water. Before their mysterious deaths, they described some of the scenes they witnessed within these forbidden areas.

The mythical beasts of the sea, the Kunpeng that can blot out the sky, and the legendary master of that forbidden zone.

In short, both the curse of the forbidden zone and the master of the forbidden zone are beings that cultivators fear.

Fortunately, of the two major powers in the Eastern Continent, the Liangyi Sect has remained neutral and has never interfered in any external conflicts. As long as the demon cultivators do not come out, the Liangyi Sect will not come out either.

The Liangyi Sect has always been the most sacred place in the hearts of cultivators.

The restricted area, on the other hand, remains secluded and has never interfered in external conflicts.

However, the restricted area doesn't mean it remains neutral; it simply means it doesn't bother getting involved in external conflicts.

In fact, when the Azure Emperor was alive, the Yaochi Holy Land had reached the level of a forbidden zone, but after the Azure Emperor left, it began to decline slowly.

However, even if it is not as powerful as the Forbidden Zone or the Two Elements Sect, the Yaochi Holy Land is still a top-tier force in the Eastern Continent.

However, the attack on Yaochi was not only carried out by two opposing forces that were on par with Yaochi, but they also possessed ancestral artifacts, and even the Southern Wilderness was involved, which caught everyone off guard.

In short, during the era when no forbidden zones existed, ancient families such as Yaochi Holy Land and Xuantian Pavilion were the top forces in the Eastern Continent.

At this very moment, deep within the forbidden zone, a man in a black robe leaned against the throne and slowly opened his eyes.

He heard singing.

The dragon's song.

The song was filled with sorrow and melodies, like a siren in the sea, bewitching and seductive.

Many disciples in the forbidden area trembled uncontrollably at the sound of the song, and they didn't even know why the spirit dragon would suddenly sing at this time.

"What exactly happened to Senior Spirit Dragon? Why did he suddenly..." A disciple from the forbidden area couldn't help but look up into the distance, seemingly wanting to know the truth.

Upon closer inspection, it becomes clear that they were all disciples of the forbidden zone who had received the forbidden zone's inheritance half a month ago, and after receiving the inheritance, they left the forbidden zone's ancestral land.

They never expected that just a few days later, they would hear the dragon's song again.

The Lord of the Forbidden Zone slowly raised his head, his deep eyes seeming to pierce through the hall and reach in a certain direction.

Then, as if he had sensed something, a hint of hesitation appeared in his eyes.

How could that guy...?

Although life and death are natural principles in the world of cultivation, it is not surprising that any accidents may happen on the way to cultivation.

But if that kid dies... the Lord of the Forbidden Zone silently turned his gaze toward the ancestral land.

Ye Lingxuan is still receiving the inheritance in the ancestral land. However, the song of the spirit dragon will likely disturb her. If she wakes up from the inheritance and asks about this matter, how should she explain it?

"Has Your Excellency discovered something?" Below the main hall, the Grand Elder of the Forbidden Zone looked at the Lord of the Forbidden Zone and slowly asked.

Besides the Grand Elder, several other elders also stood side by side in front of the main hall.

Although they concealed their spiritual energy, one could still sense the terror hidden within these elders.

These elders are all cultivators at the Returning Void Realm. In addition, they have forged weapons in the forbidden areas in search of beings such as the 'Thunder God'. Each of these elders is a powerful figure in the Nine Provinces, capable of causing a major earthquake with the slightest stomp of their feet.

The Third Elder, who was standing to the side, also spoke up: "The Spirit Dragon rarely appears in the past, but recently it has caused two rather big disturbances, which is really strange."

The last time Linglong caused a big commotion was to propose marriage to the forbidden zone on behalf of Mu Zhi'an, intending to show that he was on Mu Zhi'an's side.

But this time... what about it?

The Lord of the Forbidden Zone remained silent for a long while before saying, "Mu Zhian may have run into trouble."

The atmosphere in the hall froze for a moment.

The elders looked at each other in bewilderment.

If it were just an ordinary cultivator at the Refining Spirit Realm, no matter how talented or powerful they were, their death wouldn't matter to them, since the other party had little to do with them.

But he was still the young lady's Daoist partner.

If the young lady finds out about this...

Now that Ye Lingxuan has accepted the inheritance of the Reincarnated Empress, some of the higher-ups in the forbidden zone are aware of it. If they find out about this after they come out... given that young lady's personality, who knows how much of a commotion she will cause.

Although the girl was always polite and sensible, those who knew Ye Lingxuan knew just how much she valued relationships.

"Master... are you sure?" The First Elder spoke slowly, breaking the eerie silence.

The master of the penalty area nodded silently.

He was no longer alive.

"If Miss finds out..." The Third Elder frowned slightly, his eyes showing a hint of seriousness.

“Miss’s inheritance should not be over yet, but the dragon’s song may awaken her from it. Moreover, the puppet beside her is unfathomably powerful, and may already know about Mu Zhi’an’s death,” the female elder said.

Immediately, the elders began to discuss the matter.

The Lord of the Forbidden Zone sat before his throne, a deep glint appearing in his eyes.

Although he didn't particularly like Mu Zhian, he was still his future son-in-law. If Ling Xuan found out about this... the high and mighty Lord of the Forbidden Zone couldn't help but frown.

However, it seemed that what he feared most had come to pass. Just as the Lord of the Forbidden Zone was thinking this, he heard a crisp voice from outside: "Father!"

The conversation in the main hall fell silent instantly, and several pairs of eyes turned towards it.

A young girl in a purple dress stood at the entrance of the main hall. She was slender and graceful, with her smooth hair tied up with a jade hairpin. She had a sweet smile on her face. Whether it was because she had received the inheritance or something else, the girl's figure seemed to have developed more maturely than before.

The mole under the corner of her right eye added to her charm.

"Why are you out so early? The inheritance shouldn't be over yet?" The Lord of the Forbidden Zone smiled gently as he watched his daughter approach.

The elders standing nearby never took their eyes off Ye Lingxuan, but their eyes held a strange look.

"I just heard Linglong's singing, so I was wondering if Senior Linglong had come to see Father again because of Brother Mu's matter. I was a little worried, so I came to check on things," Ye Lingxuan said with a smile.

The Lord of the Forbidden Zone paused for a moment before saying, "The Spirit Dragon is not here to see me."

Then, he asked again, "Is the inheritance over?"

Ye Lingxuan gently shook her head and said, "The puppet said it will probably take another two months, but she doesn't have to stay in the ancestral land forever. After that, she can follow me and receive the inheritance again when we return to the Liangyi Sect."

"So I'm thinking about whether I should go back to the sect sometime. Brother Mu should already be back at the sect waiting for me." Ye Lingxuan stretched lazily. By now, the aura emanating from her body had reached the Refinement of Spirit stage.

Moreover, it's far more than just the first grade of Refining Spirit; it's the fifth grade of Refining Spirit.

This terrifying speed of cultivation is something even the 'protagonist' would find difficult to match.

This is the blessing brought by the reincarnated empress; it's not just about cultivation.

However, as Ye Lingxuan's voice fell, an eerie silence descended upon the hall.

"What's wrong with you all?" Ye Lingxuan blinked her bright eyes and looked at everyone in confusion.

The elders exchanged glances, then subconsciously looked towards the Lord of the Forbidden Zone.

Seeing the man nod almost imperceptibly, an elder finally spoke up: "Miss..."

Ye Lingxuan frowned slightly. For some reason, looking at these people like this, she had a vague sense of unease.

Under Ye Lingxuan's gaze, the elder said, "We just received news that Mu Zhian may have been attacked and killed in Yaochi."

Ye Lingxuan was stunned for a moment, then stood quietly in place, motionless.

……

Yaochi Sacred Land.

The fairy in the green dress gazed quietly at Mu Zhi'an. After a long silence, she whispered, "Yao Meng."