It turns out, they were the main characters.

So big and white...

Mu Zhian hesitated slightly, but did not refuse.

Thinking about it carefully, staying in the Sword Palace until the Ascension Ceremony begins isn't a bad idea, is it? After all, there are less than ten days left until the Ascension Ceremony starts.

If I could experience the Sword Palace Master's heart during these ten days... then I would have gained a lot.

The Sword Palace Master's lips curled slightly, forming an extremely beautiful arc: "It seems you have no objections, so it's decided then—"

Before he finished speaking, the Sword Palace Master seemed to sense something and subconsciously turned his head to look in a certain direction outside the Sword Palace.

A faint sound, as if chains were clanging together, could be heard coming from inside the main hall.

Whoosh!

An ancient aura filled the hall, and then a chain suddenly emerged from the void, the golden chain wrapping directly around Mu Zhian's wrist.

Immediately afterwards, a melodious voice floated lightly through the hall: "I'm sorry, if he has to stay somewhere, he should come back to the forbidden area with me, instead of staying in the Sword Palace."

The Palace Master of the Sword Palace stared at the golden chain that came from the void, her beautiful eyes narrowing inadvertently.

"...The Lock of the Wasteland?"

Chapter 249 Mu Zhian: I Want to Suppress the Reincarnated Empress (4K)

The Lock of Desolate Time forcefully split the space, forming a bottomless void.

From that void, Ye Lingxuan walked gracefully towards them with the extremely beautiful, yet cold-blooded 'Reincarnated Empress' doll beside her.

Seemingly noticing Mu Zhian's gaze, Ye Lingxuan also stared at him. After a few seconds, a faint smile appeared on her lips. She grabbed the Lock of Desolate Time in front of her sleeve and suddenly tugged it!

Whoosh!

The next moment, it seemed as if Mu Zhian was about to enter that void along with the Lock of Desolate Time.

Clang!

However, at this moment, the Palace Master of the Sword Palace raised his hand and made a hand seal. The light sword behind him transformed into dozens of golden light swords that fell from mid-air, forcefully piercing the Lock of Desolate Time into the ground and stopping Ye Lingxuan's attempt to NTR him in front of everyone.

Ye Lingxuan seemed unsurprised. She lightly leaped down from the void, and her thin, fluffy skirt suddenly bloomed into a circle, like a blooming flower.

The Sword Palace Master remained silent, her gaze fixed on the girl who had suddenly appeared in the Sword Palace, and the emotionless woman beside her.

The woman was dressed in a loose, plain white blouse with a white bodice. Although she was cold and devoid of emotion, the way the fabric was partially visible added to her aloof beauty.

This 'Reincarnated Empress' never uttered a word, but the Sword Palace Master knew that this woman was the greatest adversary.

Although it is just an emotionless puppet, a single puppet already possesses the strength of the Dao Integration Realm.

Ultimately, this doll represents one of the reincarnations of the Empress, so its strength should not be underestimated.

As for the girl next to the doll... she shouldn't be overlooked either.

Ye Lingxuan's strength is not a great threat to the Sword Palace Master at present, but the ancestral artifact she possesses and even her own charm are a great 'threat' to her.

As if sensing the Sword Palace Master's gaze, Ye Lingxuan put her hands behind her back, raised her head, and smiled gently, "Sister Ruoxi, if I remember correctly, you told me before that we weren't enemies, right? Why are you suddenly going back on your word and planning to leave Brother Mu in the Sword Palace?"

As Ye Lingxuan spoke, she looked at the woman in front of her with suspicion.

Judging from her attire and even her demeanor, the beauty before her seemed quite different from Bai Ruoxi. Bai Ruoxi was more like a delicate and aloof young lady, while the beauty before her had a much more imposing presence, giving off the feeling of an empress leaning against the throne, high above all others.

If there's one thing that remains unchanged, it's probably her impressive bust size, which is enough to make her stand out among other women.

Ye Lingxuan frowned slightly as she stared at the Sword Palace Master: "No... you're not Sister Ruoxi, you should be called Palace Master Sister, right?"

The Palace Master of the Sword Palace raised an eyebrow and smiled, "Call me whatever you like."

She paused, then continued, "More importantly, Sister Lingxuan, is there something important that you suddenly visited the Sword Palace without saying a word?"

Ye Lingxuan smiled gently: "If I had to say something, it's nothing. It's just that I made a promise with Brother Mu that after my inheritance is over, he would leave with me."

Although the Sword Palace Master exuded an aura of majesty that made people dare not look up to her, Ye Lingxuan was not suppressed in the slightest when she stood in front of her. Her beautiful and bright eyes gazed at the Sword Palace Master with a smile.

Mu Zhian opened his mouth, thinking to himself, "Could you please unlock these chains for me before we start chatting... Are you planning to give me a whole 'Sealed Dark Archmage' scene?"

Just as the Lock of Desolate Time was binding Mu Zhi'an's wrist, the Palace Master of the Sword Palace also silently summoned the Heart-to-Heart Lock and bound it to Mu Zhi'an's other wrist, seemingly worried that Mu Zhi'an would be taken away directly by Ye Lingxuan's Lock of Desolate Time.

The Palace Master of the Sword Palace had no intention of compromising. Her eyes flickered slightly as she softly asked, "Is there some misunderstanding between you and Mu Lang?"

"He had already promised to stay in the Sword Palace with me for a while, so how could he possibly promise you anything?"

Ye Lingxuan tilted her head in confusion and said, "The one who should be related to Brother Mu is Sister Ruoxi. The Palace Master is a senior who has lived through the ages. Why would she want to keep Brother Mu in the Sword Palace?"

She deliberately emphasized the word "senior" to mock the Sword Palace Master for being an old cow eating young grass.

The Sword Palace Master smiled brightly: "In a sense, Bai Ruoxi and I are the same person, just two different spiritual consciousnesses in the same body."

"And he just promised me that he would talk to you about this—"

Mu Zhian broke out in a cold sweat and hurriedly said, "Palace Master, I still have many things to deal with in the Liangyi Sect, and I made an appointment with someone when I obtained the second bronze piece. I need to keep the appointment as soon as possible."

"Did you obtain the second bronze fragment from someone else?" the Sword Palace Master asked in confusion.

Mu Zhian nodded slightly: "I made a deal with her that day, and I planned to keep the appointment after the trip to the Sword Palace, so..."

The Sword Palace Master gazed at her tenderly and smiled, "So you plan to accompany Sister Lingxuan back to the Two Elements Sect?"

Mu Zhian shook his head and said softly, "We'll go back together after your inheritance is finished."

"The inheritance has ended. In a little while, I will enter a deep sleep within the sword sheath," the Sword Palace Master replied.

"Since you insist on returning to the Liangyi Sect, I will not stop you. After this, you may return to the Liangyi Sect," she continued.

Mu Zhian was secretly delighted, somewhat surprised that the Palace Master of the Sword Palace agreed so readily, even though he had been so assertive not long ago. He wondered if it was because Lingxuan was present that he compromised, or perhaps he had obtained Ruoxi's memories and felt sorry for his Mu Lang, not wanting him to be in too much of a predicament.

However, at that moment, he suddenly heard a voice transmission in his ear: "When do you plan to explain things to them so that you can be with me?"

"..."

Mu Zhian's eyes flickered slightly, but he feigned composure and glanced at the Sword Palace Master without leaving a trace.

The palace mistress wore a dark dress with black and white intertwined, which made her skin appear snow-white and translucent. A faint smile played on her lips as she gazed at him tenderly, her eyes holding a profound meaning.

This mosasaur is still thinking about the fish in my pond... She's definitely different from Ruoxi; she has a strong possessive streak. However, during her slumber, I'll let Ruoxi and the fish slowly get to know each other and develop a bond. Once the Palace Master has the same memories, and the bond is strong enough, she shouldn't be thinking about this anymore...

"Lingxuan is my most beloved younger sister, Palace Master has misunderstood," Mu Zhian transmitted his voice.

The Sword Palace Master clearly didn't believe it: "What about Ye Qian?"

"...Qian'er is a good girl, I've always treated her like my little sister."

"If I remember correctly, you also have a senior sister, and you seem to have a very close relationship." The Sword Palace Master's voice was filled with tenderness and affection.

"Lan Mulian is my most respected senior sister, and Fei Ying is as kind to me as a sister next door."

"I only have a clear Daoist partner relationship with Ruoxi. Isn't that enough to prove anything?" Mu Zhian transmitted his voice again.

Throughout the entire ordeal, the Palace Master of the Sword Palace never inquired about the matter between Linglong and Fairy Yaomeng.

Among all the women around Mu Zhian, Miss Linglong is the least threatening, because Lin Ling is a freeloader, and eating is far more important than anything else.

As for Yao Meng... Bai Ruoxi might have guessed that there was some relationship between Mu Zhian and Yao Meng, but it was just a guess.

"I hope that when I wake up next time, you can return to the Sword Palace with me, otherwise I will be in a very difficult position," the Sword Palace Master said softly.

It wasn't that she didn't want to leave Mu Zhian in the Sword Palace, but rather that her consciousness was becoming increasingly weary, and she was slowly drifting into a deep sleep.

The Palace Mistress and Ruoxi seem to have completely opposite personalities. Although Ruoxi is a bit yandere, she doesn't seem to be this exaggerated... Despite the Palace Mistress of the Sword Palace reluctantly compromising, and the gentle look in her eyes as she looked at him, Mu Zhian was already covered in cold sweat.

The Palace Master of the Sword Palace slowly closed his eyes, seemingly falling into a deep sleep, exchanging bodies with Bai Ruoxi.

Meanwhile, the love lock on Mu Zhian's right hand was quietly unlocked.

At this moment, the Lock of Desolate Time suddenly and quietly pulled Mu Zhi'an gently, bringing him to Ye Lingxuan's side.

Then, the Lock of Desolate Time enveloped the two of them, forming a pale golden halo.

"What were Brother Mu and Sister Palace Master talking about just now? It seemed like you were communicating telepathically?" Ye Lingxuan's melodious voice, as sweet as a lark's, came from beside her. She looked at Mu Zhi'an with curiosity in her eyes.

Lingxuan's awareness of avoiding ganks seems to be getting stronger and stronger... Mu Zhian smiled and said, "I just discussed it with this senior, and she has agreed to let me return to the sect."

As he spoke, he tried to pry the Lock of Desolate Time off his wrist without making a sound, but instead of loosening, it tightened even more.

This thing is really troublesome... I need to think of a way to deal with it in the future, otherwise if I get entangled in the Lock of Desolate Time, I won't even be able to run away.

Mu Zhian thought to himself.

However, even so, breaking free from the shackles of the Timeless Lock is extremely difficult.

Because this ancestral artifact involves time, for example, right now, in the area centered on the Lock of Desolate Time, the flow of time is obviously much, much slower than in the outside world.

Ye Lingxuan frowned slightly, glanced at the tall, beautiful woman in palace attire in front of her, and snorted: "Brother Mu should decide where he wants to go himself. Why do you need to discuss it with her?"

As she said this, she gently bit her lower lip, clearly showing her jealousy.

Upon confirming that the Sword Palace Master's eyes were still slightly closed, Mu Zhian mustered his courage and grasped Ye Lingxuan's cool, soft hand tightly.

Ye Lingxuan blushed and gave Mu Zhian a reproachful look, saying, "This is the Sword Palace, can't Brother Mu be a little more considerate of the occasion?"

"If I hadn't seen you so jealous you were practically turning into a villain, I wouldn't have taken such a risk in front of the Palace Master..." Mu Zhi'an said softly, "Is your inheritance over?"

"Didn't you say it would take more than half a month? It's only been a few days, how come it's already...?"

Ye Lingxuan let Mu Zhian hold her hand. She looked at the Sword Palace Master standing not far away with his eyes slightly closed and said, "The Lock of Desolate Time can rewrite time, so the speed of inheritance cannot be estimated using normal time."

"You're only at the Refining God Realm and you already have such a great influence on time?" Mu Zhian asked in surprise.

Ye Lingxuan shook her head slightly and pointed to the woman beside her, saying, "In most cases, she is the first to use the Lock of Desolate Time."

Not far from Ye Lingxuan, a tall, beautiful woman wearing a loose white undergarment and exuding a cold and indifferent aura stood quietly to one side. She never uttered a word, as if she had no emotions whatsoever.

"The dolls you made before? These dolls are really convenient..." Mu Zhian exclaimed.

"Actually, she has feelings too, so Brother Mu, don't keep staring at her. If she gets angry, I won't save you." Ye Lingxuan reminded him intentionally or unintentionally, her tone revealing dissatisfaction.

Clearly, Mu Zhian preferred a stunningly beautiful older woman to a captivating young lady, which is why he had been glancing at the 'Reincarnated Empress's' delicate figure, intentionally or unintentionally.

"Dolls have feelings too...?" Mu Zhian was slightly surprised.

“Some dolls even possess all the emotions of humans; it all depends on how the Dao Integration Realm experts programmed them when they were created,” Ye Lingxuan said.

Mu Zhian suddenly realized.

Then, he suddenly changed the subject: "Shall we go back to the sect in a bit? Now that your inheritance is over, you just need to focus on meditation and cultivation to prepare for the Ascension Conference."

"I'll do whatever Brother Mu says." Ye Lingxuan looked over with bright eyes, her features delicate, and a gentle smile on her face, looking like a well-behaved and obedient little sister.