It turns out, they were the main characters.

Yao Xin, however, did not shy away at all. Her bright, peach-blossom eyes stared directly at Mu Zhi'an as she said:

“I know that Young Master Mu has made great contributions to Yaochi Holy Land, but the Heavenly Phoenix Tree contains the laws of the Great Dao. In the past, there was a rule that only extremely important disciples of Yaochi Holy Land could set foot inside the Heavenly Phoenix Tree. Even Young Master Mu should not be able to set foot inside.”

Upon hearing this, many female disciples of the Yaochi Holy Land fell silent.

But soon after, someone spoke up: "Young Master Mu has a special status, and didn't the Holy Maiden say that she and Young Master Mu are Daoist partners? Since they are Daoist partners, there shouldn't be any problem."

After all, Mu Zhian had made great contributions to the Yaochi Holy Land, and his words immediately won the approval of everyone.

No wonder Yao Meng hesitated just now. So the Yaochi Holy Land has such rules...?

Mu Zhian, hearing the discussions around him, was about to say something when Yao Meng suddenly spoke in a calm tone:

“You’re right. According to the rules of the Yaochi Holy Land, he shouldn’t be allowed to enter the Heavenly Phoenix Tree. After all, the rules can’t be broken because of one person.”

"Throughout history, only disciples of high status in the Jade Pool Holy Land have been able to set foot inside the Heavenly Phoenix Tree."

"However, if it's him, then it's fine."

Yao Xin's eyes flickered slightly as she looked at the fairy in the green dress who seemed to be accompanied by the moonlight, her eyes filled with confusion.

The elders also looked puzzled.

Mu Zhian's entry into the Heavenly Phoenix Tree was against the rules, but he had saved the Azure Emperor's life, and the two were Daoist partners, so breaking the rules this time wouldn't be a big deal.

It was rather strange that the Azure Emperor would actually offer an explanation...

Just as all the elders were filled with confusion, they suddenly heard Yao Meng speak in a soft and soothing voice: "In fact, I had already secretly married him before, and I plan to officially marry him in Yaochi Holy Land a month from now."

"So now he is my fiancé."

The whispers in front of the Heavenly Phoenix Tree fell silent in an instant. Countless gazes turned to Yao Meng in astonishment, and even Mu Zhian was stunned.

Boom!

The thunderous roar resounded once more, followed by a flash of lightning.

The bolt of lightning illuminated Mu Zhian's astonished expression, seemingly reflecting his current mood.

Chapter 369 The Wonderful Use of the New Heavenly Dao (6K)

Thunder rumbled and flashed in the sky.

As Yao Meng finished speaking, everyone's gaze turned to Mu Zhi'an, who had been standing quietly beside her.

He seemed indifferent to everything, his luxurious black robe adding to his air of nobility, and his handsome features seemed shrouded in a thin mist, making him look like a deity.

With a smile on his face and a composed expression, his black robe fluttered in the cold wind, exuding elegance and seemingly uninterested in anything around him.

Of course... this is only how Mu Zhi'an is seen by others.

They never expected that Mu Zhian's smile had already froze. His so-called composure was just a result of Yao Meng's earlier words, which had left him somewhat unsettled.

Oh my god, how come I'm getting married...?

I know Yao Xin is targeting me because her respected Qingdi sister was taken by me, an outsider, but aren't you just pushing your Qingdi sister towards me?

Outsiders are not allowed to enter the Heavenly Phoenix Tree; this is a rule of Yaochi. Alright, the Azure Emperor directly announces that we will get married in a month. He is now my fiancé... Do you have any objections?

Yao Meng's previous actions were partly intended to protect her husband, but they may also reflect her own original intentions.

But if Yao Xin hadn't pushed things along, this "Azure Emperor Sister" probably wouldn't have even spoken up...

Yao Meng looked around at the group of elders in front of her and smiled, "Mu Zhian once saved me from the Pilgrimage Hall and went to the forbidden zone alone to bring back the Water of Rebirth. Only he and I know the price we paid during that time."

"If it weren't for him, you wouldn't even be able to see my people right now."

"Therefore, I do not wish to hear similar questions a second time."

As soon as he finished speaking, all the elders responded in unison.

"Young Master Mu has been kind to Yaochi, so naturally we shouldn't have any doubts about him."

"We have complete confidence in Her Majesty's judgment."

The disciples of Yaochi also spoke up, agreeing with Yao Meng's words.

A female elder from Yao Xin's faction said sternly, "Yao Xin, come to Xuan Yue Palace to find me later."

Yao Xin blinked her beautiful eyes and obediently said "Oh".

Such obedience earned her a disapproving glare from the female elder.

Anyone with eyes can see that Yao Xin was intentionally cooperating with the Holy Maiden in this scene.

Although Yao Xin is still young and has always been arrogant due to her talent and family background, she has been smart since childhood and knows what to do in what situation. It is impossible for her to speak out against Mu Zhi'an in the presence of the Azure Emperor.

Mu Zhian saved the Azure Emperor, which naturally made the Yaochi Holy Land extremely grateful, and even regarded him as the benefactor of the Yaochi Holy Land.

But while you are my benefactor, it's a bit hard to accept that you've run off with the Holy Maiden.

The time the Azure Emperor spent in the Jade Pool Holy Land was far less than one percent of the time he spent with Mu Zhi'an.

Although no one spoke out, some people still harbored some dissatisfaction with Mu Zhian.

On the surface, the Azure Emperor's words were meant to educate Yao Xin, but in reality, they were more of a subtle warning to the elders and even the disciples of Yaochi who harbored some hostility towards Mu Zhi'an.

...And incidentally, let some of the female elders settle down and stop thinking about the innate furnace.

Although the innate furnace is excellent, it can only be used by her in the Yaochi Holy Land.

"Is there anything else you'd like to say?"

Yao Meng smiled and looked around at everyone before continuing, "If there's nothing else, I'll go with him to the Heavenly Phoenix Tree first."

Elder Yaochi quickly regained his senses, raised his hand in a bow, and said, "We naturally have no objection to the Holy Maiden's decision."

The elders all raised their hands in a gesture of respect. Yao Meng nodded in satisfaction, her beautiful eyes fixed on Mu Zhi'an, and she smiled, "Let's go."

……

Beneath the Heavenly Phoenix Tree lies a grotto-heaven that Yao Meng originally built, which is now being used to imprison one of the holy maidens of the Southern Wilderness.

Two enormous dragon-birds pulled the carriage, traveling low in the air along a lush path.

Mu Zhian leaned against the carriage, looking at the scenery outside the cave.

At this moment, Yao Meng suddenly reached out and took Mu Zhi'an's arm, and asked softly, "Will you blame me for bringing up marriage without discussing it with you?"

"If you don't ask, even if I get in, there will inevitably be some gossip."

Mu Zhian casually placed his hand on the fairy-like sister's flawless white legs, caressing them intentionally or unintentionally, and continued to ask, "But are you serious?"

They'll get married in the sacred Yaochi a month from now... If Ruoxi finds out, no matter how considerate and gentle she is, she'll probably turn into a madwoman on the spot. Yao Meng couldn't possibly not know about this.

Yao Meng said softly, "What if I said I was serious?"

That might turn into a wedding robbery... Mu Zhian pondered for a moment, then shook his head and said, "This isn't like you. You're not the kind of person who likes to put your feelings out in the open."

Yao Meng smiled gently: "The wedding day is also a time when all sorts of people gather."

"The more chaotic the situation, the more likely someone will want to muddy the waters?"

Mu Zhian paused slightly in his rubbing motion, muttering to himself, "But now there are several Dao Integration Realm beings in the Eastern Continent. Is there really anyone who harbors ill intentions and sets their sights on Yaochi?"

Yao Meng said softly, "It's just to be on the safe side that the Southern Wilderness has been quiet all these years, but that doesn't mean they'll really be focused on cultivating the Dao."

"Take a look at this."

She took out a tattered sheepskin map from her storage ring.

Mu Zhian glanced at it and subconsciously took out the fragment of the Extreme Abyss Treasure Map from his storage ring.

"I found this in Gu Boxing's Taoist temple when I went to the Great Qian Dynasty," Yao Meng said quietly.

Mu Zhian glanced at it a few times and asked in confusion, "Gu Boxing has been searching for anything related to the Primordial Witch... The inheritance he received is also related to the Primordial Witch, but where did he get this map from?"

Yao Meng shook her head and said, "I scanned his spiritual consciousness before. This treasure map was given to him by a cultivator from the Southern Wilderness in the past. However, a layer of taboo has been placed on his brain, so I cannot forcibly read more memories."

"The influence of the Southern Wilderness has long since infiltrated the dynasty, so you want to use the wedding as an excuse to see how many fish will surface?"

Mu Zhian sighed softly, "You've really come up with a good idea."

Last time, the restricted area intervened and cleared out many of the forces in the open, but some forces from the Eastern Continent are still hiding underwater.

The Azure Emperor was laying a large net, preparing to catch all the fish in the shadows in one fell swoop.

Yao Meng smiled and said, "I will discuss the specific date of the wedding with you later."

"After that..." Mu Zhian murmured, "If others find out, the next time you see me might be in some dark room..."

It could be in the forbidden zone, or it could be in the Sword Palace...

"I know this will put you in a difficult position, but it's also for the sake of Dongzhou, isn't it?"

Yao Meng gently pinched the hem of her skirt with both hands, leaned forward slightly, and said in a sweet and gentle voice, "Or I can make it up to you when we get back, what do you think... Master~?"

Hey!

Is she a fairy or a demon?

Mu Zhian almost had the urge to execute Yao Meng on the spot, but at this moment, the carriage had already come to a safe stop on the ground, and the two had unknowingly arrived deep in the Heavenly Phoenix Tree.

Mu Zhian suppressed his impulse and said, "Let's go see that saintess first, and we can talk about the rest later."

"If you'd like, you can finish your business first and then go," Yao Meng said with a smile, offering a tempting suggestion.

Although her tone was understated, her face was clearly flushed with a captivating blush.

Mu Zhian reached out and gently patted her buttocks through the silk-like fabric of her emerald gauze skirt, saying, "Let's finish the trivial matters before getting down to business."

Although he was somewhat aroused by the fairy's flirtation, the Heavenly Phoenix Tree was the most sacred place in the Yaochi Holy Land. In the past, Yaochi disciples would pray devoutly under the Heavenly Phoenix Tree every day. It would be a little embarrassing to be intimate with the first Holy Maiden of Yaochi in such a place...

Of course, these are all excuses, but Mu Zhian also needs to give himself some time to adjust.

He hadn't rested much during his two days of travel, and after returning, he had been cultivating with Yao Meng. Even with the vast spiritual energy, he still needed some time to rest.

The magnificent ancient palace was right in front of him. Mu Zhian jumped out of the carriage and heard a clear and elegant voice beside him: "Come with me."

Following Yao Meng into the ancient hall, stepping onto the soft red carpet, they soon saw a woman in a black dress at the end of the carpet.

Green vines entwined around her body, perfectly accentuating her graceful figure. Although not much skin was exposed, it still looked incredibly alluring.

I feel like I've seen her somewhere before... Mu Zhian looked her up and down a few times, and then, when he saw her face, he immediately recognized her: "The Southern Wilderness Evil God who attacked the Yaochi Holy Land before?"

Yao Meng nodded slightly: "Back then, I erased her body and trapped her spirit here. I wanted to read the memories in her spirit, but she had placed a taboo in her mind a long time ago. If I forcibly read it, her spirit would self-destruct."