It turns out, they were the main characters.

At this moment, Mu Zhian didn't say anything more. He simply reached out and hugged Xueyi's waist, then slowly slid down, directly lifting the God of Space into his arms. Looking at her bright, beautiful eyes that seemed both shy and expectant, he turned around, blew out the candle, and got into bed.

An hour passed before she knew it, and the previous noise in the room disappeared. Xueyi slowly opened her eyes and breathed out a sweet breath of satisfaction.

It's been such a long time since I've felt this spiritual energy...

Such innate spiritual energy, once tasted, would make one want to taste it a second and a third time. Even after ascending to immortality in the future, one would probably still be unable to resist such spiritual energy.

Feeling the boy with his arm around her waist from behind, Xueyi glanced seductively at the little guy who was much younger than her.

"It's a good thing the Azure Emperor isn't here, otherwise he would be very angry if he saw this scene," she said softly, her tone full of pleasure.

“Yao Meng is quite generous... she doesn’t actually mind,” Mu Zhian said.

Yao Meng is a woman with a strong desire for control. She doesn't mind if her Daoist partner is intimate with other girls... but she can't accept situations slipping out of her control.

For example, when she sent Mu Zhian to Yuzhou to treat the Medicine King... Yao Meng didn't really mind, because it was still under her control.

But if Mu Zhian becomes infatuated with the Empress of Yuzhou after that and falls out of her control... then she will find it hard to accept.

However, Yao Meng had great confidence in Mu Zhian, believing that he was a pervert and wouldn't be obsessed with just the Medicine King.

Xueyi was the same; even if Yao Meng were here, she wouldn't say anything.

"The Azure Emperor won't care... That's truly regrettable."

Xueyi sighed softly, "I was hoping to see the Azure Emperor's jealous expression."

I've never seen it before, but it's best if I never see it... Mu Zhian thought to himself.

If someone like Yao Meng, who has cultivated the Way of Tranquility, can be jealous and envious... then it's probably not far from the Azure Emperor turning evil.

Even though he could use that drop of blood essence to temporarily boost his strength, Mu Zhian was still somewhat apprehensive.

His fishpond is now teeming with sharks; a slight misstep could lead to his demise.

"I'm heading to the Demon Realm the day after tomorrow. You'll have to put on a show with me then. After that, no matter what the Forbidden Land does to me, you mustn't interfere," Mu Zhi'an suddenly reminded him.

“I know, but you’re far too confident in yourself. Aren’t you worried that you won’t be able to get out of this forbidden land?” Xueyi said softly.

Even a powerful being at the Dao Integration Realm who enters a forbidden area cannot guarantee a safe return, because the rules of such a place are entirely controlled by the Lord of the Forbidden Land.

However, Mu Zhian actually planned to enter the forbidden area on his own initiative...

Mu Zhian pressed his chest against her back, inhaling the fragrance of her hair, and said, "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."

Xueyi's brows were still furrowed, her eyes filled with unresolved worry.

But since Mu Zhian had already said so much, she couldn't say anything more and finally nodded slightly.

Mu Zhian held Xueyi in his arms, feeling the beauty of the Space Goddess's soft and delicate body, enjoying this brief moment of warmth, as time passed silently.

……

Two days later, news that was no less than a bombshell spread from the Immortal Forbidden Land.

After being provoked twice by the demon realm, Isis finally lost her patience and broke the forbidden rules of the Immortal Forbidden Land.

The mysterious gray mist in the Immortal Forbidden Land quietly drifted towards the Demon Realm, while above the Abyss, two women stood silently beneath the sky, like high-ranking gods looking down upon all living beings.

The former, dressed in a white dress, exuded elegance and a unique charm.

The latter, dressed in white, stood barefoot on a lotus flower floating in mid-air, her expression cold and calm.

Xueyi, and the Bodhisattva Miaoyi from the Western Regions.

Xueyi smiled and said, "Is this the first time we've met in our true forms?"

Beside her, a beautiful woman, a bodhisattva, clasped her hands together, her long black hair fluttering in the cold wind and snow, her voice ethereal: "In the past, the Buddha of the Western Regions and the Southern Wilderness had close cooperation. It's just a pity that when the Azure Emperor ascended to heaven, the Buddha intended to take action, but his cultivation went awry, and he is currently in seclusion."

Upon hearing this, Xueyi looked at the female bodhisattva with great interest and said, "There's been a problem with your cultivation? If I remember correctly, the Western Regions take the power of the will of all beings as the foundation of cultivation. The Buddha is the master of all Buddhas in the Western Regions, and the power of the will of all beings that he has gathered is the most enormous. How could there be a problem with your cultivation?"

"And judging from your tone, it seems the problem only arose on the day the Azure Emperor ascended to immortality?"

Bodhisattva Miaoyi's expression was serene, her spiritual consciousness remaining fixed below the Abyss, awaiting Mu Zhian's arrival.

She said, "I don't know much about the Buddha. I only know that when the Little Thunder Temple made its move that day, the Buddha also intended to make a move, but he was injured and had to go into seclusion."

This matter is not really a secret; at least many people in Kyushu have already guessed this possibility.

Because the Buddha of Nalanda Monastery has not taught the Dharma for a long time, and no one in Nalanda has seen Him, many people speculate that the Buddha's practice has gone wrong, and therefore he had to go into seclusion.

"To ascend to immortality through the power of the will of all living beings requires the accumulated faith of the people of the Western Regions. Once the dynasty collapses and the people are displaced, the faith of many will also collapse. In a sense, the path of cultivation in the Western Regions is much more difficult than in other states," Xue Yi said casually.

Bodhisattva Miaoyi remained indifferent and calmly said, "Suffering is not suffering, and joy is not joy; they are merely temporary attachments. Once you let go of these thoughts, you can find true freedom in your heart."

Xueyi stared at Miaoyi Bodhisattva's indifferent expression, then suddenly laughed and said, "You should know that I was trapped in the Abyss, right?"

“I know, that’s why people in the past only knew that there were three pillar gods in the Southern Wilderness, but did not know the name of the God of Space.” Bodhisattva Miaoyi nodded gently.

Xueyi gazed at the unfathomable abyss beneath her feet and said softly, "Years ago, in order to ascend to immortality, I searched everywhere for a way. Later, I found a glimmer of hope in the abyss of the Eastern Continent, so I ventured into the abyss alone. Who would have thought that I would be trapped by the formation left behind by the master of the abyss, and my spiritual consciousness almost collapsed."

“However, this has now become a good thing for me.” Xueyi suddenly said something that left people wondering what it meant.

A hint of confusion appeared on the usually icy face of Bodhisattva Miaoyi.

Even she couldn't understand what Xueyi meant at first.

"I have already reached the threshold of the Ascension Realm," Xueyi said calmly.

The Bodhisattva Miaoyi's icy gaze finally changed slightly, and she said in a cool tone, "Then congratulations in advance."

Given Xueyi's lifespan in Kyushu, her seniority is indeed higher than that of Bodhisattva Miaoyi.

Nowadays, in the Eastern Continent, the Demon Realm, and even the Southern Wilderness, there have been human emperors who have reached the Feathered Realm. Recently, Yuzhou has also become very close to the Eastern Continent. Only the Western Regions have suffered heavy losses. The Buddha is in seclusion and his fate is unknown. The countries of the Western Regions are also facing the problem of declining national fortune.

Even if the fate of the Western Regions kingdoms is maintained, how long will it take before the great powers of the Western Regions ascend to immortality?

With her hands clasped together, the Bodhisattva Miaoyi stood quietly beneath the heavens, maintaining her own Buddha-nature.

Now is not the time to think about so much. Capturing Mu Zhian and exchanging him for the fate of the Eastern Continent is more important than anything else.

Just as she was thinking of this, Xueyi's gaze suddenly fell directly on the border between the Demon Realm and the Eastern Continent, and she said softly, "He really came."

Bodhisattva Miaoyi followed the gaze and saw a young man dressed in a magnificent white robe heading towards the Demon Realm along the border of the Eastern Continent.

Mu Zhian.

Shee Yi took a step forward with elegant and charming steps: "Wait for me here, I will capture him."

"I've heard that Mu Zhian has also attained enlightenment. Is the God of Space confident in his ability to achieve enlightenment?" Bodhisattva Miaoyi asked.

"It's alright."

Xueyi looked down at the boy from her elevated position, her long, smooth, platinum-gold hair cascading over her shoulders, and said with a smile:

“Suppressing him would be an easy task.”

Of course, it would be a piece of cake for Mu Zhi'an to suppress her.

Chapter 609 Mu Zhian: Bodhisattva Miaoyi, have you considered ascending to immortality?

"It seems that quite a few people in Kyushu are secretly watching me these days."

At the border between the Demon Realm and the Eastern Continent, Mu Zhi'an, looking withered and emaciated, walked on the road to the Demon Realm and sighed softly.

He could sense that from the moment he left the Liangyi Sect, many people were secretly observing him.

Although these people deliberately concealed their presence, Mu Zhian's innate spiritual body still keenly sensed their existence.

Among these people, Mu Zhian sensed a rather abrupt killing intent emanating from them.

"Who's there?!"

He reacted almost immediately, and looked up sharply, only to see a white butterfly, emitting tiny points of light, fluttering its wings and flying towards him in mid-air.

The white butterfly seemed to pierce through the void, landing lightly on Mu Zhian's shoulder.

The radiance on the white butterfly gradually faded, transforming into the figure of a woman in a white dress before Mu Zhian.

Shee Yi!

Mu Zhian looked surprised and subconsciously took a half step back: "How did you get here?!"

"I clearly didn't reveal my whereabouts, why—"

He showed a look of surprise, even fear, and his eyes slowly widened, fully demonstrating the self-cultivation of a movie star.

"Surprised?"

Xueyi played with a strand of her hair and said with a light smile, "The Immortal Forbidden Land paid a considerable price to lure you out this time."

As she spoke, she raised her hand and gently touched Mu Zhian's forehead with her fingertip.

The space centered on Mu Zhian collapsed in that instant, revealing the original appearance of a pitch-black and bottomless void, like a spatial cage trapping Mu Zhian inside.

Why not just take him back to the Southern Wilderness...? Xueyi looked at the cooperative young man, her beautiful eyes flickering slightly, and she suddenly felt a little regretful.

Mu Zhian now possesses a natural furnace for the Feathered Realm, and his Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox body allows him to freely transform into his juvenile form... He can enjoy the natural furnace while also experiencing the wonders of his childhood. Isn't this more tempting than the conditions offered by the Western Regions this time?

Seeing a strange look appear in Xueyi's eyes, Mu Zhian had no choice but to transmit his voice, "Xueyi, don't mess up the plan."

Xueyi snapped out of her daze, then smiled and gently stroked Mu Zhian's face, mouthing, "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."

That's what you say, but you clearly looked like you wanted to throw me into a dark room just now... Mu Zhian silently complained in his heart.

As the thought flashed through his mind, a radiant light emanated from beneath his feet, and the surrounding environment changed as if the stars were shifting.

The next moment, Mu Zhian found that he was no longer in the Abyss, but in a forest with rolling hills.

In this forest, Mu Zhian felt as if a light was flashing slightly in front of his eyes, so he looked in that direction.

What came into view was a female bodhisattva dressed in white with her black hair flowing like a waterfall.

"The God of Space truly kept his promise. I can feel the continuous flow of spiritual energy within him. Is this the innate furnace? ... Indeed, it is a dangerous thing that can arouse a woman's desire."

The female bodhisattva's voice was melodious and bright, but devoid of any emotion. She calmly said, "Now, hand Mu Zhi'an over to me, and the cooperation between the Western Regions and the Southern Wilderness will be achieved. However, I would like to ask you, senior, to release him from his restraints. What the Reincarnation Forbidden Land wants is a living Mu Zhi'an, not an ordinary person who is confined to a furnace."

"Aren't you afraid he'll run away as soon as I untie him?"

Xueyi's soft, pleasant voice carried a hint of amusement: "This person is far more cunning than you imagine."

Back in the Southern Wilderness, even she suffered a great loss at the hands of Mu Zhi'an; otherwise, she wouldn't have succumbed to the Heavenly Furnace now.

The female bodhisattva calmly glanced at Mu Zhi'an and said, "As long as he is in this space, no matter where he escapes, my Dharma Body can bring him back. You can rest assured to untie him."

Xueyi raised her hand and wiped away the spatial cage that had trapped Mu Zhian.