It turns out, they were the main characters.

...No, it's too late to stop him.

Moreover, the young lady is the protagonist of today's coronation ceremony, and she cannot leave the restricted area at this time...

Bai Ruoxi and the Azure Emperor left early, but the Demon Queen had just left, so she should have been able to sense that Mu Zhian had also left the forbidden area...

With the Demon Queen around, Mu Zhian's safety is definitely not a concern.

Just as the Reincarnated Empress was thinking about this, she suddenly remembered that the Demon Realm Empress had just extended an invitation to Mu Zhian to form a 'marriage alliance'.

If he went to the demon realm with Shi Zixuan, who knows what he would do...

The emotionless, mature woman's eyes flickered slightly, and a very uncomfortable feeling welled up in her heart.

This feeling was strange; she herself couldn't understand what kind of emotion it was.

Ever since she obtained some of the young lady's memories from her 'first life', her feelings for Mu Zhian have been a bit strange... Sometimes she doesn't even dare to look him in the eye.

Logically speaking, even if Mu Zhian went back with the Demon Queen to do something, it shouldn't have anything to do with her... She was just a 'puppet' by her mistress's side, a 'puppet' with nine lifetimes of memories and a large number of cultivation techniques sealed inside her body, and she couldn't possibly expect to fall in love with anyone.

Moreover, after Mu Zhian leaves, Miss can take this opportunity to accept the memory inheritance in peace, which is not bad... But why does she feel a strange stinging sensation in her chest when she thinks about what that seductive demon queen might do to Mu Zhian?

Logically speaking, dolls don't have hearts.

After much deliberation, the Reincarnated Empress quickly came up with an excuse: Ye Lingxuan was her master, and Mu Zhian was a natural furnace, an indispensable person who would assist his master in the future. If he was really taken to the demon realm and never returned, how would she explain it to her mistress?

That won't do; we at least need to go out and check the situation.

With this in mind, the Reincarnated Empress quietly left the high platform. Her plain white robe seemed to faintly shimmer with golden light, and the next moment she rushed towards the exit of the forbidden area.

The Reincarnated Empress wasn't the only one who noticed Mu Zhi'an's departure. From the beginning, a pair of innocent and beautiful eyes were staring intently in the direction Mu Zhi'an had gone.

Mu Zhi.

As the supreme ruler of the forbidden land of life, Mu Zhi has never been disrespected by anyone in the past. Who would have thought that a mere cultivator who has just entered the Enlightenment Realm would repeatedly provoke her?

The thought of this filled Mu Zhi with anticipation.

She eagerly awaited the day when Mu Zhi'an would fall into her hands, wondering what kind of surprised expression he would show, and how he would obediently submit to her and apologize.

She had already investigated Mu Zhian's identity and knew that he did not have any powerful background or influence.

However, she still felt that something was wrong.

There was always an inscrutable mystery surrounding this young man.

In this world, it is almost impossible for a rogue cultivator to reach the pinnacle of cultivation.

Bloodline, resources, talent, luck—all of these are determined at birth.

There are indeed many examples circulating in the Nine Provinces of people who suffered hardships in their childhood but eventually achieved enlightenment through cultivation, but these examples are ultimately not suitable for most cultivators.

That is why Mu Zhian's upbringing is so perplexing.

The fact that a young master from an inconspicuous small family could advance to the Enlightenment stage in such a short time, instantly becoming the most sought-after 'treasure' in the eyes of countless powerful figures, is too bizarre.

Mu Zhi was very curious about what Mu Zhi'an had gone through and why he had been promoted so quickly.

Therefore, she must get Mu Zhi'an.

The ancient supreme beings of the forbidden land of life have never failed to obtain what they desire.

Moreover, he still needs to be properly accounted for his previous disrespectful behavior.

Then I can use him as a stool to sit on and see if he still has the nerve to provoke me...hehe.

Just then, the Azure Emperor departed, Gong Lianyue returned to the Sword Palace, and the Demon Realm Empress had just left... and she even sent Mu Zhian out of the forbidden area.

In a sense, that girl from the restricted area really did me a big favor.

"Although I didn't bring any forbidden items on this trip, I still managed to tear off two pages... Even if the power isn't as strong as a real forbidden item, it's still more than enough to deal with a cultivator in the Enlightenment Realm."

"Hehe, get ready to be my stool, big brother~"

A faint smile appeared on Mu Zhi's face.

If Qingdi or Gong Lianyue were by his side, she really wouldn't have had much of a chance to make a move against Mu Zhian.

But without a doubt, the Queen of the Penalty Area created the best opportunity for her today.

Moreover, even if she fails to catch Mu Zhian in the end, she will not suffer any loss.

Thinking of this, Mu Zhi quietly got up and gestured to the forbidden attendant beside her with her eyes: "You stay here and keep watch, I'm going out for a bit."

The servant wore a black hood, which concealed his hideous and terrifying face.

His aura was quite extraordinary, and upon hearing this, he hesitated slightly: "Master, are you alright by yourself?"

Mu Zhi said calmly, "No need to say more. I know what I'm doing. Besides, this is just my clone. Even if something goes wrong, it won't matter."

After saying that, Mu Zhi didn't look at the servant anymore, but instead pulled out a black letter from thin air.

An ominous and mysterious aura permeated the letter.

Forbidden items from the forbidden zone of life!

Mu Zhi turned and left the restricted area, her beautiful, clear eyes, like glass, shimmering with a silvery light, as she wrote a name on the black letter paper.

'Mu Zhian will appear in the Burning Sky Forest, the outermost edge of the restricted area, at Shenshi (3-5 PM) today, where he will encounter a monster stronger than himself... After that, he will be successfully captured by Mu Zhi.'

The forbidden thing has quietly begun to operate!

……

the other side.

Outside the restricted area lies a lush, green forest, and for tens of thousands of miles around, not a single person can be seen.

The rules of the forbidden zone only apply within the forbidden zone, but no one knows whether the power of the rules will spread outwards one day. Therefore, the cultivators of the Eastern Continent simply regard this area as the outermost edge of the forbidden zone.

Normally, no one dares to approach this place.

In the forest, Mu Zhian opened his eyes, his expression quite subtle and complex.

He had been planning to get close to Mu Zhi and get some information out of her ever since Mu Zhi arrived, but he hadn't found a suitable opportunity.

Unexpectedly, Lingxuan created such an opportunity for him this time.

If Ye Lingxuan hadn't been unaware of his purpose, Mu Zhian would have been amazed by the perfect teamwork between him and Ye Lingxuan.

In the forbidden zone now covered by the power of the rules, no one would have the idea of ​​attacking Mu Zhian. This can be seen from the fact that Ye Lingxuan forced back three Feather Transformation Realm experts today.

Although the Ascended Human Emperor could resist the rejection of the power of the rules if he wished, this was not a long-term solution and could only be described as a barely manageable resistance.

If this is the case even for those at the Feather Transformation Realm, then it goes without saying what it's like for those below that level.

As long as Mu Zhian remains in the restricted area, even the most forbidden places cannot harbor any thoughts about him.

In other words, as long as Mu Zhian is not in the restricted area... the forces in the shadows will naturally be eager to make their move.

In a sense, the appearance of the Demon Queen today, and even the drama that almost sent Mu Zhi'an to the forbidden dark room, actually did Mu Zhi'an a great favor.

His spiritual sense swept over the several mountains in the vicinity. After calming himself down, Mu Zhi said, "Don't hide anymore, I know you're here."

As soon as he finished speaking, a sexy and alluring voice came from beside him: "When did you find out?"

Before Mu Zhian could pinpoint her location, he felt a captivating fragrance waft towards him, followed by a soft, delicate body pressed against his back.

He could feel the awe-inspiring greatness of the human heart from behind, while his eyes were quietly covered by a pair of cool, soft hands.

Then, she brought her luscious red lips close to the boy's ear and said in a voice that seemed to send chills down one's spine, "Logically, you shouldn't be able to detect my presence, so how did you know I was nearby?"

"I can't sense your presence, but didn't I just make a promise with you? I don't think you're the kind of woman who would go back on her word." Mu Zhi'an opened his eyes and looked at the woman who appeared before him like a ghost.

There was an inexplicable allure in those bewitching red eyes, drawing people's gaze involuntarily into them, as if their souls were being sucked in.

This enchantress, how can she be so alluring after reaching the Feathered Realm? Isn't she afraid of inciting people to commit crimes...? Mu Zhian was momentarily dazed and almost became intoxicated by her charm, but fortunately, he also possessed a naturally alluring physique, which allowed him to barely resist her allure.

The Demon Queen smiled as she sized up Mu Zhi'an, her red lips painted a vibrant and alluring color. Suddenly, she leaned closer to him and whispered, "Do you think anyone else, besides you, would dare to stare at me like this all the time?"

The two were very close. Looking at her, Mu Zhi'an suddenly felt a sense of感慨 (gǎnkǎi, a feeling of mixed emotions, including regret and nostalgia). Apart from the First Seat beside her, he was probably the only one who could be in such close contact with this bewitching ruler of the demon realm.

And it has to be said... she is truly the most attractive and sexy woman Mu Zhian has ever seen.

Flowers of unknown names bloom in the forest, emitting a faint fragrance.

The subtle fragrance emanating from the Demon Queen wafted into Mu Zhi'an's nostrils, making it difficult for him to discern whether she or the flowers smelled better.

In a place like Kyushu, there is never a shortage of beauties, but the Demon Queen naturally exudes a captivating and alluring aura. In addition, due to her years of fighting in the Demon Realm and absorbing a lot of essence, she also possesses a touch of majesty and nobility.

Especially after her ascension to immortality, her temperament and even her appearance seemed to become even more refined, perfectly embodying the word 'allure' and exuding the mature charm of an older sister.

Even someone as experienced as Mu Zhian couldn't help but feel his heart race when he saw her. Her unparalleled beauty was so captivating that he would have been unable to contain himself if they weren't in the wild.

The Demon Queen seemed to sense Mu Zhi'an's thoughts, and a hint of allure appeared in her eyes as she whispered sweetly in his ear, "If you want, it's fine to stay here with you, okay?"

"I will set up a formation here, and no one will notice it."

Her sweet, coquettish tone carried a captivating charm that could seduce anyone.

In fact, before this woman was the ruler of the demon realm, she had already captivated many men with her innate allure. Even before she had achieved the Dao, she easily tricked and killed countless demon cultivators whose cultivation levels were higher than hers.

It was only after that that the demon cultivators realized how dangerous this beautiful snake woman was. Despite her alluring appearance, she was ruthless and vicious when she made her move.

Ah, this woman really is...

Mu Zhian remained silent for a while, suppressing his inner desires, and sighed, "Although I really want to do it now... the fish should be biting the hook soon."

The Demon Queen raised an eyebrow and asked, "Are you referring to the forbidden land?"

"This time, we went to four forbidden areas in the restricted zone. Isis's wisp of spirit has disappeared. The other two forbidden areas sent messengers to gather information... As for Mu Zhi, she is also just a wisp of spirit. If she comes looking for you, I can easily take care of her."

Mu Zhian gently shook his head and said, "No, I would like to ask you not to make a move for the time being."

The Demon Queen narrowed her eyes, gave Mu Zhi'an a strange look, and snorted: "You don't happen to have some interest in that little girl, do you...? Let me give you a heads-up, although Mu Zhi may seem innocent, she has existed in this world for longer than I have, and even longer than the Azure Emperor."

"As far as I know, the Forbidden Land of Life is the earliest forbidden land to be born. In this world, the only one with a lifespan similar to hers is probably that woman in your sect."

Mu Zhian said helplessly, "What are you thinking... I have no interest in her, I just want to fulfill her wish."

No, if I had to say, I'm still quite interested.

However, this interest was purely in Mu Zhi, without any other feelings involved.

"A wish?" A hint of doubt flickered in the Demon Queen's beautiful, crimson eyes.

Mu Zhian nodded gently.

"Isn't she trying to make me submit to her charms?"