It turns out, they were the main characters.

It's obvious that Mu Zhian's spiritual energy seems somewhat weak, which means he must have been spending a lot of time with other girls in the Liangyi Sect lately.

Mu Zhian wasn't annoyed; instead, he smiled knowingly.

Wei Mengrou is a somewhat arrogant and aloof maid. If you tease her, she will only give you a disdainful look. If you dare to lay a hand on her... she would even dare to kick her master.

She's nothing like the original witch; she's someone with a bit of a 'yandere' potential, as Mu Zhian has already experienced.

So the more she acted this way, the more Mu Zhian couldn't help but tease and play pranks on her whenever he saw her.

Looking at the maid's aloof demeanor, Mu Zhian suddenly turned pale, covered his mouth and coughed softly, his body swaying.

"what happened to you?"

Wei Mengrou was startled and immediately stepped forward to support the young master. Seeing that his face was slightly pale, a hint of heartache flashed in her eyes as she asked, "Did something go wrong with your cultivation? You were perfectly fine just now..."

"I'm fine, Sister Mengrou, don't worry. I'll be fine after a night's rest," Mu Zhian said with a forced smile. "I'll go back to my room now."

He tried to gently push Wei Mengrou away, but Wei Mengrou instinctively grabbed his arm and whispered with her head down, "I...I'll take you back to your room."

"No need, I'll just go back by myself. Anyway, Mengrou finds my face annoying, so I won't force myself..." Mu Zhian said weakly, staring at her.

Wei Mengrou pursed her lips, her voice unconsciously lowering a few decibels: "It's not that I'm really bothered..."

"Is Sister Mengrou thinking of me?" Mu Zhian asked softly.

"You're still talking nonsense at a time like this. Let me take you back to your room first."

Wei Mengrou quickly denied it, saying that it was shameful to think about the young master during her seclusion, and there was no way she could admit to such a thing.

Mu Zhian didn't let her off the hook. He gently held Wei Mengrou's slightly cool hand and said softly, "But I miss Sister Mengrou so much that I can't sleep at night. If it weren't for all the things that have been going on lately, I would have torn open a spatial rift to find Sister Mengrou right away."

Wei Mengrou's aloof demeanor crumbled instantly, her pretty face flushed red, and she lowered her head, stammering, "Be...be serious...besides, I've been in seclusion, so you wouldn't be able to see me even if you came."

"Even if I'm waiting for Sister Mengrou outside, just being able to feel your presence makes me happy," Mu Zhian said softly.

Wei Mengrou fell silent, her face flushed with a beautiful blush, like a flustered fawn. She had actually heard the young master make such a direct and affectionate confession to other women several times before, but when it came to her own turn, she still felt incredibly ashamed.

...But more than anything, I felt an uncontrollable surge of shyness and joy from the bottom of my heart.

Then, Wei Mengrou quickly snapped out of her daze and found that the young master's 'weak' state had vanished and he was now looking at her with a teasing gaze.

"Were you lying to me just now?" She finally realized.

"I'm lying to you."

Mu Zhian was very frank. He took her small hand and said softly, "But I didn't lie about missing you."

Thankfully, concern leads to confusion, and Mu Zhian has indeed suffered a great loss of spiritual energy these past few days... otherwise, he really wouldn't have been able to hide it from the maid.

Wei Mengrou struggled slightly, then let Mu Zhian hold her hand. She lowered her head slightly, and the coldness on her face gradually turned into a shy demeanor.

Time passed silently, and after a while, Wei Mengrou finally left the young master's embrace, still somewhat reluctant to leave.

"You're planning to go to the Southern Wilderness, not just to complete the deal you made with Regina, are you?" Wei Mengrou asked with a hint of suspicion.

"Of course not."

Mu Zhian shrugged: "The three pillar gods of the Southern Wilderness have all fallen. The entire Southern Wilderness is now undergoing a major reshuffle. In the past, the Southern Wilderness and the Eastern Continent had constant friction, largely because of the three pillar gods... Therefore, this time, if possible, it would be best to elect someone who is more friendly to the Eastern Continent as the master of the Southern Wilderness."

"You mean... Regina?" Wei Mengrou murmured to herself.

Mu Zhian once saved Regina's life, and the two had a special relationship. If Regina could succeed as the Queen of the Southern Wilderness after the great upheaval, it would indeed be better for the future of the Eastern Continent.

After all, if Regina becomes the Queen of the Southern Wilderness, Mu Zhian will become the hub for communication between the Southern Wilderness and the Eastern Continent.

The only uncertain factor that could make Regina the Queen of the Southern Wilderness is the Goddess of Space, Xueyi.

The Southern Wilderness Evil God's combat power is exaggerated to the extreme; however, even the strongest being cannot outlive the limits of lifespan.

Even the only Sky God who was still in the Dao Integration Realm at the time was actually nearing the end of his lifespan.

The God of Space is said to be far more powerful than the Three Pillar Gods of the Southern Wilderness... Even now, injured, he is still extremely dangerous.

"So that's why you asked the Azure Emperor to go with you?"

Wei Mengrou muttered to herself thoughtfully, then looked up and said, "I'll go with you too."

She didn't know what the young master was planning to do, but she would go wherever he went; this was a rule that had been accepted in the past.

Mu Zhian nodded slightly, then awakened Yao Meng, who was in the innate furnace.

"We'll have to trouble you, Sister Qingdi, to take us to the Southern Wilderness," Mu Zhian said.

Yao Meng glanced subtly at Wei Mengrou's still slightly flushed face, then looked at Mu Zhian with a narrowed eye and smiled, "That's fine, but where in the Southern Wilderness do you plan to go first?"

Mu Zhian smiled and said, "The Southern Wilderness Temple."

"Now that we're going to the Southern Wilderness, shouldn't we at least visit some acquaintances first?"

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Chapter 471 Is this bad woman planning something bad? (4.5K views)

The Southern Wilderness is an incredibly vast territory; even among the Nine Provinces, its territory is second only to the Eastern Continent and the Demon Realm.

In reality, although the southern wilderness is somewhat desolate, this 'desolation' is not because it is barren of weeds or anything like that.

Its 'desolation' is a result of the 'black fog'.

Originally, Kyushu was not nine provinces, but only eight.

On a certain day in the past, a mysterious black mist slowly spread southward. Wherever the black mist passed, everything withered. Cultivators from the Eastern Continent and the Demon Realm all turned pale at the sight of the black mist and avoided it. The place where the black mist spread became a true forbidden place in people's hearts.

Eventually, the black fog stopped in a certain area in the south and ceased to spread.

Cultivators in the Nine Provinces are wary of the black mist, so few outsiders set foot in this area, fearing they might be swallowed up by it.

Until one day, a person was born from the 'black mist'.

Legend has it that she was a woman, dressed in a black gauze dress, with pale skin, bare feet, and a delicate demeanor.

Wherever she passed, the black mist mysteriously dissipated.

Shortly after that, more and more creatures emerged from the black mist. These creatures were born with countless eyes, had ferocious and bizarre appearances, and in terms of physical strength alone, they were even stronger than demonic beasts.

Later, these creatures were referred to as 'evil gods' by the cultivators of Kyushu.

Among them, four deities were born far stronger than normal creatures of the Southern Wilderness. They were born at the Enlightenment Realm, and could not only move freely in the black mist, but also absorb part of the black mist for their own use. Soon after, they resonated with the Heavenly Dao and achieved the supreme Dao Fruit.

The cultivators of the Southern Wilderness all believed that it was the grace of the 'Black Mist Mistress' that had bathed this land.

To express their gratitude to the master of the black mist, the cultivators of the Southern Wilderness built a temple, worshipped the woman as a deity, and erected a statue of her.

After that, the Southern Wilderness was divided into four major forces, which were respectively controlled by the four pillar gods of the sky, the earth, the sea, and the space.

Every few years, the Southern Wilderness Temple would open a secret realm, and occasionally one or two Southern Wilderness cultivators would be able to comprehend the Southern Wilderness secret techniques left behind by the first 'Goddess' from within the secret realm.

Those who comprehend the secret arts of the Southern Wilderness can freely traverse the black mist of the Southern Wilderness without being swallowed up.

Even though the Southern Wilderness had fallen into chaos due to the loss of the Three Pillar Gods, it was still one of the most powerful regions.

Because they have not lost all the gods. Not only did Xueyi return to the Southern Wilderness a few days ago, but more importantly, the rumors that the goddess is still alive and protecting the Southern Wilderness still circulate in the Southern Wilderness, and countless cultivators in the Southern Wilderness still firmly believe this.

After all, 'He' is the god who created the entire Southern Wilderness, and the black mist represents holiness in the Southern Wilderness. The Lord of the Black Mist could not be easily erased by time.

The spatial rift opened silently, and Mu Zhian and Wei Mengrou quietly appeared deep in the Southern Wilderness.

This area is so vast that Mu Zhian can vaguely see the black mist in the distance as he looks into the distance.

In mid-air, an ancient temple floated silently. On each side of the temple stood a statue, each depicting a woman in a long black dress. An array subtly enhanced the temple, causing it to emanate a faint, sacred aura.

This is the temple in the Southern Wilderness, the most sacred place in the hearts of cultivators in the Southern Wilderness. In the entire Southern Wilderness, this temple is the most dazzling.

Standing before the high platform of the temple was a man dressed in black robes who looked extraordinary.

He is Huang Weifeng. Not long ago, after going through many hardships, he brought Xueyi to the Southern Wilderness. He then entered the Southern Wilderness Temple with this master and successfully nurtured her in the temple. Therefore, he was warmly treated by the elders of the Southern Wilderness Temple and regarded as a guest.

Not far behind Huang Weifeng stood a stunningly beautiful woman.

She was beautiful, graceful, and possessed an ethereal charm.

Her soft, light golden hair cascaded down her back, her demeanor was dignified, and her pair of beautiful, watery eyes were gentle and tender. Looking down from the high platform, she seemed like a god who pitied the world, possessing an unparalleled and lofty beauty.

Xueyi, the fourth pillar god of the Southern Wilderness and the goddess of space!

Even the veil covering her face was a special magical artifact, not only concealing her stunningly beautiful appearance but also completely hiding her aura. At first glance, people might mistake her for an ordinary person.

Just as Mu Zhian and the others appeared in the Southern Wilderness, Xue Yi immediately noticed the group that had descended upon the land.

"Mu Zhian... he really did come to the Southern Wilderness." Xue Yi murmured to herself.

"What?! Mu Zhi'an has come to the Southern Wilderness too?!"

Upon hearing this, Huang Weifeng immediately looked down from the platform of the Sky Temple.

"He's really bold. Knowing that the Southern Wilderness is unfriendly to him and the Eastern Continent, he still dares to step into the Southern Wilderness so openly..." Huang Weifeng's eyes flickered, and he was somewhat excited about Mu Zhian's arrival.

The Southern Wilderness is not like the Eastern Continent. This is ultimately Xueyi's territory. Ever since he was defeated by Mu Zhian last time, he has been holding a grudge. Now that he sees such a good opportunity, he naturally has some fighting spirit in his heart and wants to have another match with Mu Zhian.

However, the next moment, Xueyi's clear and melodious voice was like a splash of cold water, directly extinguishing the fire burning in Huang Weifeng's heart.

"Mu Zhian has two Ascension Realm experts behind him, as well as Linglong and others backing him up. He is well taken care of. Do you think the other powerful figures would agree to let him come alone?"

These words immediately made Huang Weifeng's expression turn even more unpleasant: "You mean... Mu Zhi'an is accompanied by a powerful figure? What exactly is he here for?"

Xue Yi smiled gently: "According to what Regina said before, she has a close relationship with Mu Zhian. Perhaps... he realized that Regina was in trouble, so he came to save her."

Huang Weifeng nodded silently, then hesitated for a moment before saying, "If we follow Master's words, wouldn't Mu Zhian be accompanied by the Azure Emperor or the Sword Emperor? What if they notice your presence..."

"This is the Southern Wilderness, not the Eastern Continent. Besides, I am not the same as those old monsters in the Southern Wilderness."

Sheryl's tone was gentle and calm, yet it exuded a powerful confidence.

She obtained a contingency plan left over from the past in the Southern Wilderness Temple, which temporarily restored some of her spiritual energy. With the support of the array in the temple, she was able to temporarily shield herself from the rules of heaven and earth. Even if the Azure Emperor were here, she could put up a fight.

The Sky God and others had no idea that the temple left behind by the Lord of Black Mist contained a special formation, similar to those in the Two Elements Sect and the Demon Realm. Being in the temple meant one was immune to the influence of the rules of heaven and earth.

She was the only one who knew the temple's secret.

"Besides, I have no intention of making enemies of the Azure Emperor and the others," Xueyi continued softly in her gentle voice.

“But Mu Zhian and Regina have a close relationship. If he knew that Regina had been placed under house arrest by you, he would probably try to save her, right…?” Huang Weifeng probed.