451: The Empress's Retreat

The moment Ye Xuan uttered the word "scatter," the golden scroll's illusory projection, which had been radiating supreme majesty and was about to unleash a destructive blow, suddenly trembled violently.

Then, in the next instant, the golden light forming the illusion began to rapidly dim, and the ancient characters let out a mournful cry, then shattered inch by inch.

In the blink of an eye, the suffocating celestial emperors decree illusion quietly dissipated in the disbelieving gazes of Yin Huang and everyone else, leaving no trace.

As if it had never appeared.

"Pfft!"

Yin Huang watched this scene and, at this moment, collapsed to the ground as if he had completely lost all his strength.

Yin Huang's face was ashen, and his eyes became unfocused.

"No, impossible, celestial emperors decree."

"This, how could this be? You, who exactly... who exactly are you?"

His Dao Heart, at this moment, completely shattered with the dissipation of the celestial emperors decree illusion.

Ye Xuan looked down at him from above, his eyes still indifferent.

"It seems your master behind you forgot to tell you something."

"Even in his prime, he would need to lower his gaze upon seeing this Venerable One."

"Take these arrogant words and go back and tell him."

"The Chaos Fire Seed, this Venerable One has taken it. The Phoenix Clan, this Venerable One has protected them. If he is unwilling, let him come and see this Venerable One himself."

"You..."

Yin Huang had thought he would surely die under Ye Xuan's attack, but he didn't expect Ye Xuan to choose to let him go.

"Ye Xuan, I'll remember you."

Yin Huang originally wanted to say something to regain some face, but when he saw Ye Xuan's cold eyes, all his words vanished into thin air.

He was no match for Ye Xuan at all, so it was better not to bring humiliation upon himself.

Gritting his teeth, Yin Huang tore open space and directly fled the Undying Volcano.

After Yin Huang left, the members of the Phoenix Clan finally cheered.

"That's great, they're gone."

"Wuwuwu, Mother, I thought we were going to die."

"Elder, this is great, we made it through."

A group of young Phoenix Clan children hugged each other, encouraging one another.

"Princess, are you alright?"

Elder Feng Yuan helped Huang Li up and asked anxiously.

"I'm fine."

Huang Li wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth and her gaze fell on Tang Linglong, Fire Linger, and Yue Xuan.

"Are you alright? Elder Feng Yuan, go and get the Phoenix Clan's..."

Huang Li hadn't finished speaking.

Ye Xuan walked up to the several women.

Then, a Spirit Pill flowing with endless vital energy floated before the four women.

This was a Spirit Pill refined with Three Lights Divine Water.

After consuming it, all injuries would disappear.

"Quickly take it and then meditate."

"Okay."

The four women nodded.

After taking the Spirit Pill, their injuries were almost completely healed.

"Yue Xuan, you all..."

Ye Xuan's words trailed off as he looked at Tang Linglong with a slight frown.

"Linglong, your Qi is fluctuating, it seems you're about to Breakthrough. Huang Li, I trouble you to find a place and take her to cultivate in seclusion."

"No, this is a critical moment. If I go into seclusion, you..."

Tang Linglong refused without thinking. She didn't want to go into seclusion for several years at this time.

After all, the Ye family had been completely concealed by the Nuwa Stone.

Currently, only she, Fire Linger, and Yue Xuan could help Ye Xuan.

Perhaps Huang Li could be added, but Huang Li had only appeared recently, and Tang Linglong couldn't fully trust her yet.

"It's fine, Linglong, trust me, everything will be resolved. Go into seclusion. Only when your strength increases will the Ye family be better."

Ye Xuan just smiled at Tang Linglong and said.

"You, alright."

Tang Linglong was helpless and could only nod in agreement.

After all, the opportunity for a Breakthrough was extremely rare.

Taking another step, she could achieve Immortal Ascension in the Mortal World, naturally becoming stronger than an Emperor.

"Miss Tang, please follow me."

Huang Li naturally wouldn't disobey Ye Xuan's words.

Although the Phoenix Clan was in decline now, they still had a place for secluded cultivation.

Huang Li dared not delay, personally selecting a serene Immortal Cave for Tang Linglong located at the core of the Undying Volcano's Spiritual Vein. This place had abundant and gentle fire Qi, and even protective Restrictions left by generations of Phoenix powerhouses, making it most suitable for secluded cultivation and Breakthrough.

"This place is absolutely safe; you can cultivate in peace, and no one will disturb you."

Huang Li said to Tang Linglong, with a hint of respect in her tone.

After all, Tang Linglong had also helped them, and Tang Linglong was Ye Xuan's wife. Since the Phoenix Clan revered Ye Xuan as their master, Tang Linglong was naturally their Mistress.

"Thank you, Princess Huang Li."

Tang Linglong took one last look in Ye Xuan's direction, then said no more and entered the Immortal Cave... Meanwhile, deep within the endless Void Realm, a cluster of shattered palaces floated in the Chaos.

This was where the remnants of the Ancient Heavenly Court now hid. Though it no longer possessed its former glory, it still retained an ancient, heart-palpitating aura.

A silver light stumbled into the plaza in front of the main hall. It was Yin Huang, disheveled and his aura extremely weak.

His silver armor was shattered, and the clear palm print on his chest still emitted wisps of destructive energy, preventing his wound from healing.

"Old Ancestor! Old Ancestor!"

Yin Huang struggled to get up, his voice hoarse as he called out towards the depths of the main hall.

Although there was no one around, Yin Huang could feel the gazes of others falling upon him, making him feel as if he had thorns in his back.

The main hall doors opened silently, and an ancient and oppressive aura permeated out.

"Why such panic? What kind of behavior is this!"

A cold voice came from inside the hall, carrying an undeniable authority.

Yin Huang scrambled into the main hall, prostrating himself on the ground, his voice trembling: "Old Ancestor, this subordinate is incompetent! The mission... the mission failed!"

"Failed?"

On the high seat within the hall, a figure shrouded in hazy silver light leaned slightly forward, a hint of coldness entering his tone.

"A mere declining Phoenix Clan, with that little girl Huang Li and a few outside helpers, was enough to make you so disheveled? Yin Huang, you disappoint this Venerable One too much! How can this Venerable One face the Celestial Emperor if you are like this!"

"No, it's not like that, Old Ancestor!"

Yin Huang quickly looked up, his face filled with terror.

He anxiously explained: "The Phoenix Clan is nothing to worry about, just a bunch of old, weak, and sick. I could deal with them easily. The real trouble is that man! That man named Ye Xuan!"

"Ye Xuan?"

The Old Ancestor's voice carried a hint of doubt; he had clearly never heard this name.

"It's him! He is incredibly powerful!"

Yin Huang seemed to recall something terrifying, his body trembling slightly.

"He caught my Silver Hunt Void Lock with his bare hands, broke my Divine General Demon Slayer with a single finger, and severely wounded me with one palm! He even, he even..."