It turns out, they were the main characters.

Ye Lingxuan: "No, you go first~"

Mu Zhian raised an eyebrow and sighed, "Alright, if it really happens by accident and kills the soul in one shot, there's nothing we can do... but it's best not to rush things."

Ye Lingxuan's eyes flickered, and it was unclear what she was thinking.

Seeing this, Mu Zhian couldn't help but say, "If you really have such thoughts..."

Ye Lingxuan frowned slightly, displeased, and said, "What's wrong? Does that mean Brother Mu isn't close to me anymore?"

"No, I still can't bear to part with my little sister Lingxuan. But next time I'll try a different game to avoid that," Mu Zhian said.

Ye Lingxuan snorted and threatened, "If I want to, Brother Mu can't stop me."

As long as she rewrites the rules of forbidden zones during dual cultivation, having a child would be a piece of cake.

"That's not necessarily true. Who told you that a sacred spiritual energy exchange ritual has to be performed in the normal way? There are other ways to do it too."

Mu Zhian leaned close to the girl's ear and whispered something.

Ye Lingxuan froze instantly. The girl, who was in the prime of her youth, had never seen such strange games before. Upon hearing this, her classically delicate oval face quickly flushed with a captivating blush. Her small hands instinctively gripped the hem of her skirt, and her beautiful eyes welled up with tears, sparkling in the evening light.

Haha, Lingxuan is still too young. If the big shark in the fishpond heard this, it might be very interested and agree.

After all, Yao Meng had already played with him back in the Yaochi Holy Land.

There isn't just one road to the end in this world; both the road ahead and the road behind are viable options.

"Just kidding, my little sister Lingxuan is really easy to blush."

Mu Zhian reached out and put his arm around the girl's slender waist, then glanced out the window and said, "We seem to be almost there. It's time to get off the carriage."

Upon hearing this, Ye Lingxuan suddenly realized that they had unknowingly almost returned to the depths of the forbidden area.

She glanced at Mu Zhian with some reluctance, then closed her eyes slightly.

After a short while, the phoenix carriage stopped, and Ye Lingxuan opened her eyes again.

Her demeanor had returned to its usual elegant, young lady-like state, and her beautiful purple eyes, bathed in the afterglow of the setting sun, held a serene light as she spoke:

"Let's go."

……

The hunting competition started quickly and ended much faster than people expected.

Although many people believed that their Holy Maiden of the Forbidden Zone would win the final competition even before the hunting event began, they still did not expect that the Holy Maiden would find a top-tier monster like the 'Heavenly Wolf' in less than two hours and even obtain its magic crystal very easily.

After a moment of silence, the disciples on the surrounding peaks erupted in whispers when they saw Ye Lingxuan descend from the phoenix carriage, holding a palm-sized cyan magic crystal in her hand.

"Truly worthy of being the person who broke the record for testing physique in the Forbidden Zone's history. Not only did she find a Heavenly-level demon, but she also hunted down its magic crystal in such a short time. I would believe it even if you said that Miss was the previous Lord of the Forbidden Zone..."

"Yes, her talent and appearance are both top-notch, and she's not as arrogant as my other chosen ones. If she were to take control of the forbidden zone in the future, perhaps things would change..."

"Moreover, the young lady seems to have the same upright character as the clan leader, which is indeed reassuring."

Ye Siyu, the younger sister of the forbidden zone in the crowd, listened to the conversation of the forbidden zone disciples nearby, but couldn't help but reveal a nonchalant smile.

An upright character?

If my brother-in-law were upright, he wouldn't have offended so many powerful forces in Dongzhou back then.

As for Lingxuan... perhaps she is indeed an upright person.

However, they still managed to pull off some pretty fancy moves.

Otherwise, she wouldn't have the scent of the Enchanting Fairy Flower on her today.

Ye Siyu looked meaningfully at Ye Lingxuan, who was walking in this direction.

"With Young Master Mu's assistance, the Holy Maiden might even surpass the current clan leader in her future achievements."

"Indeed, I've heard that dual cultivation with someone born as a furnace for cultivation has effects beyond people's imagination... I wonder what kind of amplification effect a natural furnace for cultivation in the Enlightenment Realm will have."

Among the crowd were a pair of twin sisters who exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with a mixture of complexity and envy.

They are the granddaughters of the Second Elder, Ye Qing and Ye Xue. In the beginning, they actually questioned Ye Lingxuan's judgment, which was the majority opinion in the forbidden area at that time.

After all, according to the rumors in the forbidden zone, this princess of the forbidden zone is the most promising genius who can ascend to immortality on her own. Therefore, the people of the forbidden zone all believe that no other prodigy in the Nine Provinces is worthy of the young lady.

However, after that enlightenment tribulation ended, everyone gave up on the idea.

So-called geniuses have been seen countless times in the restricted areas.

But those who can assist a genius, or even silently infuse her with spiritual energy from behind, helping the girl complete her evolution... are very rare.

In a sense, Mu Zhian is also a genius, but his talent for assisting others is even more dazzling than his own talent.

So dazzling was that many female disciples in the forbidden area were tempted, and when the two appeared, their eyes all fell on Mu Zhi'an.

Many elders who supported Ye Lingxuan's faction also noticed the arrival of the two, especially when they saw the Heavenly Wolf Demon Crystal in Ye Lingxuan's hand, they couldn't help but nod in approval.

From this day forward, even the radicals within the restricted area who advocate for expanding the rules will have no choice but to kneel at Miss's feet in sincere submission.

The disciples of these forbidden zones may not have much of a concept of forbidden monsters, but these elders, having been in the forbidden zones for so long, naturally know just how rare this Heaven-level forbidden monster is.

Even if they had gathered intelligence and made preparations in advance, they might not have been able to find such a Heavenly-level demon, let alone capture it in such a short time.

However, this matter was probably due to the help of the young man beside Miss Bai.

They knew very well that while a naturally born spirit body possessed amazing perception, even if the young lady had the most perfect naturally born spirit body, it would be impossible for her to find a forbidden demon of the Heavenly Rank in such a short time.

Especially on the day of the hunt, those Heavenly-level monsters with some sense of reason will take the initiative to hide.

This competition may seem like a solo show for the young lady, but it is also a display of Mu Zhian's talent.

The two are indeed a perfect match.

For a moment, many elders in the restricted area looked at Mu Zhian with a hint of satisfaction in their eyes.

The only drawback is that he has already married the Green Emperor... but that was just an act and doesn't count.

Mu Zhian and Ye Lingxuan approached the group of elders, raised their hands in a gesture of respect, and said, "Elders, what follows is a matter for your own internal affairs, so I will not disturb you any further."

Humble, gentle, and without the slightest arrogance.

This is the impression that several elders present had of Mu Zhian now.

The leading elder smiled and nodded, saying, "Fellow Daoist Mu, please feel free to treat the forbidden area as your second home. There's no need to be so polite, after all, you are a man trusted by the Holy Maiden."

Upon hearing this, many clan elders looked at the Grand Elder with some surprise.

The way the other party addressed Mu Zhi'an, and even the way he spoke, already indicated that he acknowledged Mu Zhi'an.

It should be noted that this elder had never interfered in anything related to the forbidden zone in the past.

This statement marks a clear indication that he has truly sided with Ye Lingxuan.

In that case, the battle for the penalty area position will likely be a foregone conclusion...

"Brother Mu, wait for me to come back to find you," Ye Lingxuan transmitted her voice.

Mu Zhian nodded slightly, then cupped his hands in greeting to the crowd before heading towards the celestial palace that floated in mid-air not far away.

"Fellow Daoist Mu, the Azure Emperor, that senior from the Sword Palace, and the Reincarnated Empress are all in that place now. If you go there, you should be a little careful," a clan elder kindly reminded him.

For cultivators of the Nine Provinces, the Azure Emperor was Mu Zhi'an's Daoist partner.

However, for these high-ranking officials of Dongzhou, they were well aware that Mu Zhian and Qingdi's marriage was just a charade.

Several powerful figures were sitting in that aerial pavilion. He was worried that Mu Zhi'an might disturb their enjoyment and cause them dissatisfaction, so he kindly reminded them.

"Elder, please rest assured, I know what I'm doing and will not disturb you seniors," Mu Zhi'an said with a smile.

He had been worried ever since he accompanied Ye Lingxuan to the edge of the restricted area today that the several great sharks in the fishpond might fight if they got together... But since there had been no movement from that pavilion for so long, it seemed that there was no problem.

Thinking of this, Mu Zhian took one last look at Ye Lingxuan, then transformed into a streak of light and sped off toward the aerial pavilion.

Behind her, Ye Lingxuan gazed in the direction Mu Zhian had left, her delicate brows furrowing slightly.

For some reason, even though the reincarnated empress was in that sky pavilion, the girl still had a vague sense of unease.

……

As soon as Mu Zhian arrived at the attic, he witnessed what he considered a very magical scene.

What a harmonious and loving scene! A stunningly beautiful fairy in a green dress sits opposite the tea table, her wide sleeves fluttering, holding a cup of tea in her hand. Her fair and firm thighs are concealed beneath her emerald gauze skirt, and the gentle breeze carries the delightful sound of her dress rubbing against her skin.

Not far from her, Bai Ruoxi, with a gentle and charming demeanor, twirled a strand of hair between her fingers. She wore a white palace dress, revealing her rounded, fair shoulders and delicate collarbones that looked particularly alluring against the backdrop of her beautiful hair.

The front of her clothes looked as if they were about to burst.

Not far behind the two, a maid with her hair flowing down her back leaned against a corner. She wore a yellow dress, and beneath the hem, a pair of slender, white legs were faintly visible. They were round and supple, exuding a cold aura that kept strangers at bay.

Ye Qian sat obediently beside Yao Meng, and her beautiful eyes lit up when she saw Mu Zhian.

But after remembering his master's instructions, he quickly restrained himself.

How could they get along so harmoniously...?

Mu Zhian was somewhat stunned.

Afterwards, he felt much more relieved.

Although I don't know what happened, isn't this exactly the scene I've been dreaming of?

Harmony in the fishpond is more important than anything else!

Just as Mu Zhian was about to speak and greet him, a golden light seemed to appear in the distance, as if it were piercing through the heavens and earth.

Immediately afterwards, the entire depths of the forbidden zone seemed to be illuminated by a dazzling radiance. Looking out from the sky pavilion, one could see steps appearing in the field of vision, emanating an aura that seemed to contain endless immortal charm. All sorts of strange phenomena appeared before one's eyes at this moment.

The Reincarnated Empress looked up and murmured to herself, "The final test for the Lord of the Forbidden Zone has begun."

She silently got up and said, "I'll go check on Miss's situation."

Upon hearing this, Mu Zhian pondered for a moment and said, "I'll go with you to take a look."

The Reincarnated Empress glanced at the boy expressionlessly and said quietly, "I'm afraid you won't be able to come with me."

Mu Zhian looked at her suspiciously: "Aren't you underestimating me? Although I accompanied Lingxuan to the outer perimeter of the forbidden area today, I didn't actually expend much spiritual energy. Besides, this assessment is related to how many rules of the forbidden area she can master, so it's only natural that I should go and see..."

That's not what I meant...

The Reincarnated Empress glanced silently behind Mu Zhi'an without saying a word.

Mu Zhian paused for a moment, then slowly turned his head to look behind him.

Then, his heart skipped a beat.