It turns out, they were the main characters.

Upon hearing this, Xueyi gazed into the distance with a playful look in her eyes: "It's true that he has a close relationship with Regina, but if I also have a close relationship with him... who do you think he will side with then?"

Huang Weifeng was stunned for a moment, then hurriedly said, "Master, you mustn't! With your status, if word gets out that you would kneel down to curry favor with Mu Zhian, who knows what the cultivators in the Southern Wilderness will say about you!"

Friction between the Eastern Continent and the Southern Wilderness was constant, and the cultivators in the Southern Wilderness knew very little about this matter, but they did know that the three pillar gods of the Southern Wilderness had all died at the hands of cultivators from the Eastern Continent.

Once the cultivators of the Southern Wilderness learn that their 'god' has actually taken the initiative to befriend a minor cultivator from the Eastern Continent, they will probably be the first to find it unacceptable.

"Who told you I would kneel down and fawn?"

Shee maintained her friendly smile, but there was a hint of disgust in her eyes.

“I have my own plans for this matter. You have had a conflict with Mu Zhian. If you can’t control your emotions, you should go to the inner hall to meditate and cultivate. As for them… I will handle it myself.”

Huang Weifeng was still somewhat skeptical upon hearing this, but then he thought that someone like his master wouldn't need to lie to him, would he?

After all, she was the strongest god in the Southern Wilderness. Although she was incomparably beautiful, no matter what, if she didn't want to, even Mu Zhian wouldn't dare to do anything to her.

Do you really think everyone likes a minor cultivator like Mu Zhian?

"I understand. I'll go back to the inner hall to meditate and cultivate. I'll leave the rest to Master."

Huang Weifeng nodded slightly, looked up at the beauty in her pure white dress, who exuded a soft golden light, and his eyes showed a fleeting infatuation.

Compared to the beautiful master before him, the female cultivators he had encountered during his travels in the Eastern Continent were far inferior in terms of appearance, cultivation level, and even intellect.

It's impossible to say he had no thoughts at all, otherwise he wouldn't have traveled all the way to the Southern Wilderness with Xueyi.

He did this partly to restore Xueyi's original strength so that she could stand up for him and defeat Mu Zhian... and partly out of personal motives.

Xueyi watched silently as the boy turned and left.

She always wore a kind smile, but for a fleeting moment, a cold indifference flashed in her gentle, beautiful eyes.

She turned and walked along the long corridor of the main hall toward a church with multiple layers of arrays.

At the far end of the church stands a statue of a woman.

Beneath the statue, a blonde beauty dressed in southern wilderness attire, with large swathes of her skin exposed to the air, knelt beside it. Her body was subtly bound by a silken rope that ran up her thighs and bound her hands as well.

“The Spirit Sealing Lock is a lock that binds cultivators below the Void Returning stage. Even if they generate a little spiritual energy, it will be absorbed by the Spirit Sealing Lock. However, I really didn’t expect that your physique would be so weak. After losing your spiritual energy, you are not even as good as an ordinary person.”

Wearing sexy high-heeled sandals and a white dress with the hem trailing on the ground, Xueyi walked gracefully to Regina, slowly squatted down, and looked into her eyes.

"Actually, you were originally my backup plan. If you are willing to swear to serve me, I will leave behind a wisp of your consciousness after we become one. What do you say?"

Regina slowly raised her head, her lips slightly pale, and a cold smile appeared on her face: "The mighty God of Space, would you be willing to share a body with a 'junior' like me? Besides, leaving behind a wisp of spiritual consciousness means you'll obey my every command. What's the difference between you and a living dead?"

After returning to the Southern Wilderness, she investigated matters concerning the God of Space and discovered many unknown secrets in some sealed ancient books.

For example, Xueyi created her purely for the purpose of consuming her in the future, saying that she could leave behind a wisp of her spirit. But that wisp of spirit can only stay in Xueyi's furnace forever, with no possibility of ever seeing the light of day again. So what is the point?

"You're too stubborn. If it weren't for the fact that you're the Holy Maiden of the Southern Wilderness, and that several elders of the Southern Wilderness have pleaded for you, do you think I would need to chat with you for so long?" Xueyi said with a smile.

"Isn't it because your strength hasn't recovered to two or three tenths, and your mental power is insufficient? You're worried that if you take over my body and your spiritual consciousness will backfire on you?" Regina chuckled mockingly.

"Now that I'm in your hands, there's nothing more to say... But don't expect me to compromise with you directly and let you devour this body."

If it weren't for that person named 'Huang Weifeng' leading Xueyi into the Southern Wilderness, the entire Southern Wilderness would probably be under her control by now.

Now, the situation would be quite different.

Xueyi gazed quietly at Regina, her beautiful eyes gleaming with an unusual light, and said softly, "You don't expect your little lover, whom you met when you went to the Two Elements Sect, to come and save you, do you?"

Regina's consistently cold demeanor finally changed, though her tone remained calm: "What makes you say that?"

“I heard a lot about you and Mu Zhian from that little cultivator named Ye Yu. With the power behind Mu Zhian now, if he is really determined to save you, it will indeed cause me a lot of trouble.”

Xue Yi smiled and said, "In fact, this trouble has already come knocking on our door."

Regina glanced instinctively at the God of Space, and said incredulously, "He's already here...?"

"Mu Zhian is currently outside the palace in the Southern Wilderness. He will probably come to visit soon."

The God of Space revealed a cold yet captivating smile: "Why don't you guess, after I meet him, will he ultimately choose you, the genius of the Southern Wilderness, or me?"

……

The Goddess of Space, as her name suggests, is a deity who controls space and whose power is closest to that of the 'Mistress of the Black Mist'.

In the past, the most talked-about topic among cultivators in the Southern Wilderness was the Space God, who rarely appeared but possessed the highest prestige.

The reason for this is not because of 'power', but because Sheeyi understands people's hearts too well and manipulates them.

When Mu Zhian first met her, she had a kind and charming smile, and her every move exuded elegance. Her gentle eyes, which showed compassion for the world, gave people an irresistible urge to throw themselves into her arms and receive 'purification'.

However, Mu Zhian had seen a similar look in Yao Meng's eyes before, and clearly knew the other side beneath that fairy's 'holy' appearance. Therefore, he was wary of Xue Yi from the very beginning.

"Someone in that temple just now locked onto you with their spiritual sense. If you step into the temple later, you'd better be careful," Yao Meng's voice came from Mu Zhi'an's mind, gently reminding him.

"Does Sister Qingdi know the identity of the person who has locked onto me?" Mu Zhian asked.

"It should be a powerful figure at the Dao Integration Realm," Yao Meng said calmly.

“Xue Yi…” Mu Zhian murmured to himself.

So it seems Regina has been placed under house arrest...

Although Regina appeared sickly, her spiritual power was the strongest among the cultivators of her generation that Mu Zhian had ever seen. Xueyi was also seriously injured and only had a wisp of spiritual consciousness left. If she rashly devoured Regina's body, she might be devoured by Regina instead.

Therefore, Mu Zhian does not believe that Regina has already perished.

Unless she was in dire straits, Shae wouldn't take the risk of directly devouring Regina.

Moreover, the Southern Wilderness has never experienced a Dao Integration Tribulation after reshaping a body, which is enough to show that Xueyi has not yet recovered.

"It seems this trip to the Southern Wilderness was worthwhile. If we had delayed any longer, and waited for Xueyi's spiritual consciousness to recover a bit more, she probably would have made her move on Regina."

As Mu Zhian was pondering, a woman dressed in exotic attire flew towards him on a sword from afar. He glanced up at her.

"It must be Xueyi who sent people to pick us up," Wei Mengrou said in a low voice.

"Let's remove the shielding spell in the Heavenly Furnace first, so it will be easier for me to protect you." Yao Meng's voice rang in Mu Zhi'an's heart.

Currently, it is impossible to observe the outside world from within the Natural Furnace unless Mu Zhian actively removes the 'shield' of the Natural Furnace, or someone inside the Natural Furnace forcibly spyes on it.

Currently, Yao Meng is forcibly observing the external situation, but this is ultimately quite troublesome.

Mu Zhian nodded slightly and removed the 'shielding' technique from the innate furnace.

Not far away, a female cultivator from the Southern Wilderness with wheat-colored skin lightly leaped down from her flying sword, raised her head, gazed at him gently, and said softly:

"Young Master Mu, Miss Wei, Lady Xueyi is waiting for you two in the temple."

Mu Zhian raised his hand in a bow and said with a smile, "Thank you for leading the way, young lady."

He must have a powerful figure following him on this trip, and Xueyi must know about it too.

Even so, the other party still sent people to greet him.

He also wanted to know what Xueyi was really up to.

Chapter 472 The Love Lock, Shared Senses! 5.5K

Deep within the Southern Wilderness Temple lies a hall, inside which sits a statue of a woman.

Not far from the main hall was a reception hall. Mu Zhian and the others walked along the corridor towards the hall, led by the cultivators from the Southern Wilderness.

With a warm and elegant smile on her porcelain-like face, Xueyi lowered her eyes slightly, picked up the teacup in front of her, and waited for the guests to arrive.

"Senior Xueyi, I didn't expect you to return to the Southern Wilderness on your own."

Just then, a gentle young voice rang out, pulling her back to reality from her thoughts.

She casually raised her eyes, and deep within those bright and alluring eyes seemed to lie a captivating charm that defied explanation. Her platinum blonde hair gently draped over her shoulders, accentuating her exquisite and charming face.

"Young Master Mu, I thought you would probably come to the Southern Wilderness in the next few days, so I've been waiting for you." Xue Yi rested her slender hands on her knees, a charming smile on her face.

At the same time, he gestured to the maid to invite the two to sit down.

Then, she glanced at the two of them subtly, tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear, and smiled slightly: "Didn't the Azure Emperor come to the Southern Wilderness with you?"

“She has important matters to attend to, so she didn’t come to the Southern Wilderness with us this time,” Mu Zhian said with a smile, his gaze subtly observing the strongest god of the Southern Wilderness.

Her skin was firm, her eyes shimmered with moisture, and the years had given her a mature and elegant charm. Her white dress, a symbol of purity, was incredibly gorgeous, and paired with luxurious crystal shoes inlaid with special spiritual stones, she exuded an aura of unparalleled beauty.

Among the women Mu Zhian knew, the one with a similar temperament to Xue Yi was Empress Luo Tan of Yuzhou. Her clothes were equally luxurious and gorgeous, but they did not make people feel vulgar. Instead, they gave people a sense of naturalness.

Xueyi is equally capable of pulling off such a luxurious makeup and outfit.

"That's a real shame. Actually, I've wanted to get to know the Azure Emperor for a long time."

Xueyi smiled slightly: "A woman who can make Young Master Mu's heart flutter, I would also like to meet her."

Mu Zhian looked at Xue Yi with surprise and said, "When I married the Azure Emperor, the cultivators of the Nine Provinces all thought I was marrying above my station... but Senior Xue Yi's words seem to be different from those of the other cultivators."

Xueyi took a sip of tea, which made her red lips even more alluring: "That's just because they don't know how outstanding Young Master Mu is. Those who know Young Master Mu will surely have a different opinion of you, just like the maid beside you. I think she thinks the same way as me, right?"

Wei Mengrou glanced at the young master casually, but did not say anything.

Although many people considered the young master to be quite outstanding, she couldn't possibly admit it directly. After all, he was prone to getting carried away, and if she were to admit it... he would inevitably become arrogant.

"Speaking of which, has Senior Xueyi's spiritual consciousness recovered somewhat recently?" Mu Zhian asked with concern.

The stunningly beautiful Goddess of Space twirled a strand of hair at her temple and twisted it with her fingers: "If we're talking about recovery, I have indeed recovered to some extent, but I'm still far from my peak."

Mu Zhian seemed to be thinking: "If there is anything I can do for you, please feel free to ask."

"I'm so happy to hear you say that."

Xueyi smiled brightly: "Actually, there is something I might really need Young Master Mu's help with."

Mu Zhian said calmly, "Please speak, senior."

"Before I left the Southern Wilderness, I left behind a clone, which allowed me to be reborn... However, I did not expect that I would be trapped in the Abyss Palace for too long, so that the clone developed its own will over time."

"My mental strength is weak right now. If I rashly take over that clone, there is a possibility of being backfired... But if this continues, I'm afraid it's only a matter of time before I disappear from the world."

Xue Yi reached across the table and gently placed her hand on Mu Zhi'an's hand. She bit her lip, feigning tears, and said, "Young Master Mu, can you help me? If I could be reborn, I would repay you with my entire future..."

"Or whatever conditions you propose later, I will accept them."

The beauty's breasts pressed against the table, her stunning face raised, her skin smooth as cream, her beautiful eyes reflecting the candlelight, sparkling as she gazed at Mu Zhi'an.

Mu Zhian looked troubled: "Senior Xueyi, the clone you mentioned is probably Regina, right? But I made a promise with her that I would give her my reincarnation energy in the future. If you devour her, I'm afraid I will have to suffer the punishment of breaking my oath in the future."

"I am not a person who breaks faith and betrays trust..."