99: A Heart with Seven Apertures

The Ice Crystal Flying Boat streaked across the sky of the Central Continent's heartland, finally landing in a hidden mountain range outside the border megacity, [Tianquan City].

Seven female sovereigns surrounded Lin Chen like stars circling the moon. At this moment, Lin Chen was still playing the role of the "Male Slave," wrapped in silk robes and devoid of any Aura. Yet, his perfect, handsome features and strong Physique, visible through the semi-transparent silk, exuded an air of ultimate taboo and temptation.

The group entered the city on foot.

As the premier megacity on the border of the Central Continent Sacred Domain, [Tianquan City] was bustling with people, yet the atmosphere within was a hundred times more somber than in the Northern Territory. The air was thick with the pressure of high-level female Cultivators. Countless city-patrolling female guards, clad in silver armor with cold gazes, vigilantly scanned everyone entering and exiting the city gates.

However, the most eye-catching sight was the massive "s-rank wanted poster" on the city wall.

The blood-red spiritual light illuminated Lin Chen's handsome and wicked face with startling clarity. Beside him were the blurred silhouettes of True Monarch Ziyue, Profound Frost Sword Maiden, and others, along with an earth-shattering reward: "Divine Maiden's Dao Companion" and "Billions of Top-Grade Spirit Stones"!

"Master, although the portrait on the wanted poster is slightly distorted, this bounty is enough to drive every Golden Core and Nascent Soul female Cultivator in the Central Continent insane." True Monarch Ziyue had now regained her cold and aloof demeanor. She looked at the portrait with a complex expression. She was once a True Monarch of the [Sky Patrol Hall], but now, her image was nailed to the pillar of shame alongside Lin Chen's.

Lin Chen remained silent. His gaze swept over the wanted poster, but a more burning Battle Intent ignited in his heart. This was the destiny the Human Emperor had to face—to break the old order, one must endure the backlash of the entire world.

Beneath Han Ling's icy expression lay an ultimate pride in Lin Chen. Her master, a mere Nascent Soul Great Perfection, could make the entire Holy Land treat him as a formidable foe—what dominance! She knew even better that the description of Lin Chen on the wanted poster far underestimated the terror of his [Chaos Dragon Elephant] Physical Body and [Human Emperor Domain]!

Just as the group entered the city gate and was about to find a place to stay, a sudden change occurred.

"Halt! Does your diplomatic mission have a record on file?"

A patrol squad of thirty peak Golden Core female guards, led by an Early Nascent Soul female commander, rushed over and surrounded Lin Chen's group.

The female commander's gaze first fell upon Han Ling and True Monarch Ziyue. Han Ling's Ice Phoenix Aura and True Monarch Ziyue's cold Dao rhyme, unique to the Sky Patrol Hall, instantly exposed their identities.

"Han Ling, the Sovereign of the Ice Domain! True Monarch Ziyue! You... you dare to appear openly in Tianquan City!" The female commander's face changed drastically, her voice filled with unbelievable shock and fanatical rage.

The "defection" of Han Ling and True Monarch Ziyue had become the greatest stain and blasphemy within the female-dominated order!

"Seize them! Notify the [Heavenly Sword Goddess] immediately!" the female commander shrieked, her whip carrying golden spiritual power as she lashed out at Han Ling.

"Presumptuous!"

Before Han Ling could act, True Monarch Ziyue, standing behind her, flashed a look of impatience and cruelty. She once felt a genuine sense of belonging to the [Sky Patrol Hall], but since being "redeemed" and "bestowed" by Lin Chen, she felt nothing but contempt for this group of decadent moralists.

Boom—!

The terrifying pressure of the Late Nascent Soul Stage, like Mount Tai pressing down, instantly enveloped the entire street! True Monarch Ziyue raised her hand, and a purple bolt of lightning, faster than thunder, shot out. This power, carrying ultimate destruction and the masculinity modified by Lin Chen, blasted directly toward the Early Nascent Soul female commander.

"Overestimating yourself!"

The female commander didn't even have time to scream before she and the thirty Golden Core female guards were instantly vaporized by the purple lightning! Only the smell of char lingering in the air and the terrified screams of the Cultivators on the street remained.

Satisfaction Point 1: True Monarch Ziyue's powerful suppression!

True Monarch Ziyue indifferently withdrew her hand. Her cold, proud temperament as a Late Nascent Soul female sovereign formed an extreme contrast and temptation with the powerful, masculine lightning she had just unleashed. She turned back to look at Lin Chen, her eyes carrying a hint of desire for credit and submission.

Lin Chen didn't give her much of a glance, simply saying in a low voice, "Myriad Treasures Tower."

Han Ling understood and immediately led the group toward the city's largest power—the [Myriad Treasures Tower] branch. In the Holy Land, the Myriad Treasures Tower was the only neutral force that stood above the nine great Holy Lands, its influence even rivaling the [Sky Patrol Hall].

The Tianquan City branch of the [Myriad Treasures Tower] was magnificent, protected by layer upon layer of formations.

Lin Chen's group barged in forcefully, instantly shocking the entire branch.

A female Cultivator wearing a gorgeous red robe, with an extremely voluptuous figure, stepped unhurriedly from the rear hall, surrounded by dozens of female guards.

She was the chief manager of the [Myriad Treasures Tower] in Tianquan City—[Jade Exquisite].

Jade Exquisite, with a Nascent Soul Great Perfection cultivation, had an exquisite, charming, and seductive oval face. Her fox-like, enchanting eyes seemed capable of stealing one's soul. Her figure was perfectly outlined by the tight silk red robe, the bursting fullness of her curves creating an extreme visual impact against her slender waist.

She possessed the rare [Seven Apertures Exquisite Heart] Physique, allowing her to see into people's hearts and deduce heavenly secrets.

When her gaze fell upon the "Male Slave" surrounded by seven Nascent Soul female sovereigns and covered in silk robes, her [Seven Apertures Exquisite Heart] instantly emitted a fanatical "buzzing"!

—[Human Emperor Domain]!

Her mind was awestruck by an ultimate masculine imperial Aura she had never felt before. This Yang Qi held an irresistible attraction for her extremely feminine Seven Apertures Exquisite Heart Physique!

Jade Exquisite's breathing suddenly became heavy, her delicate body trembling slightly. The shrewdness in her charming eyes was quickly replaced by a hotter, more personal desire.

"The Myriad Treasures Tower declines all conflict. Sovereigns, would you care to move to the inner hall and allow This servant to host you?" Jade Exquisite's voice was charming, yet it carried the unquestionable authority of the Nascent Soul Great Perfection.

Han Ling's cold eyes swept over Jade Exquisite. She could sense that beneath the other's extreme charm lay startling shrewdness and strength. She nodded and led Lin Chen's group straight into the inner hall.

In the inner hall, Jade Exquisite dismissed all the female guards and attendants, leaving only her and Lin Chen's group of eight.

Jade Exquisite's voluptuous and hot body reclined lazily on a soft chair in front of Lin Chen. The slit in her red robe inadvertently revealed her snow-white, rounded jade legs.

Her eyes were like silk as she looked directly at Lin Chen, who was wrapped in silk. She giggled, "An S-rank wanted criminal, a traitor of the Sky Patrol Hall, a former Ice Domain Sovereign... seven Nascent Souls and one 'Male Slave.' This combination really makes... This servant's blood boil."

Her voice was filled with ultimate teasing and temptation, the words "This servant" seemingly whispered specifically for Lin Chen.

True Monarch Ziyue, Han Ling, and the others instantly released a chill, locking onto Jade Exquisite. Their master was not to be coveted by others!

Jade Exquisite didn't care at all about the seven waves of Nascent Soul Stage killing intent. Her eyes remained locked on Lin Chen, carrying a certainty of having seen through everything.

"The Seven Apertures Exquisite Heart tells me that this Male Slave is your true master, the Heaven-Defying male himself from the s-rank wanted poster." She licked her bright red lips and smiled seductively, "That imperial masculine Aura of yours... just smelling it makes This servant's heart flutter. I want to possess it."

Lin Chen knew that before the [Seven Apertures Exquisite Heart], any disguise was futile. He slowly raised his hand and pulled the silk from his face.

His handsome face, capable of making heaven and earth lose their color, was fully revealed to Jade Exquisite at this moment.

"Let's get straight to the point," Lin Chen's voice was steady, yet it carried the pressure of a Human Emperor.

Jade Exquisite's body trembled, her eyes completely filled with intoxication and greed. She knew she had made the right bet!

"Master, This servant can provide you with a perfect sanctuary and all the precise intelligence regarding the [Yaoguang Divine Maiden], and even give you the key to enter the [Yaochi Holy Land]..." Jade Exquisite's voice suddenly became low and seductive.

"But This servant wants your... reward."

She knelt up and leaned forward, the neckline of her red robe wide open, revealing her snow-white, full cleavage.

"This servant's Seven Apertures Exquisite Heart has been deducing heavenly secrets for years, leaving my spiritual power depleted. Only the purest masculine Luck can nourish This servant's Physique."

"To This servant, your Human Emperor Aura is the most fatal Immortal Pill." She extended a jade-like arm, gently touching Lin Chen's thigh beneath the silk, her breath like orchids, "As long as Master allows This servant to enjoy it, This servant's life is yours."

A look of realization flashed in Lin Chen's eyes. Though Jade Exquisite was shrewd, she couldn't escape the physical constraints of this world where Yin flourished and Yang declined. Her [Seven Apertures Exquisite Heart] required Yang Qi for nourishment, and his [Human Emperor Domain] and [Chaos Dragon Elephant] Physique were her "destiny"!

"Reward? What I give you will be a bestowal." Lin Chen leaned down and gently patted Jade Exquisite's voluptuous shoulder.

[Ding! Congratulations to the host! You have bestowed a deposit of the [many children many blessings system] upon [Jade Exquisite] (Nascent Soul Great Perfection, Seven Apertures Exquisite Heart)!]

A surge of majestic [Human Emperor Luck] and [Chaos Yang Qi] instantly penetrated Jade Exquisite's shoulder, entering straight into the [Seven Apertures Exquisite Heart] in her chest!

Jade Exquisite's body instantly went soft, the desire and ecstasy in her charming eyes erupting all at once!

"This... this is—" She covered her mouth, her full chest heaving violently. The depletion of the Seven Apertures Exquisite Heart was being nourished by an unprecedented Yang Qi, bringing her ultimate comfort!

"This is merely a deposit." Lin Chen's voice was full of imperial promise.

Jade Exquisite surrendered completely. She knelt at Lin Chen's feet in an extremely graceful posture, her red robe spreading out to reveal a large expanse of her snow-white skin.

"This servant is willing to serve Master as an ox or a horse, and will not hesitate even if I must die ten thousand deaths!"

She no longer held anything back, immediately revealing the most important information: "Master, the [Yaoguang Divine Maiden] is currently facing a massive crisis! The [Heavenly Sword Goddess] has set her sights on her [Nine Heavens Profound Yin Body] Origin! In three days, the [Yaoguang Divine Maiden] will hold a Spirit Cleansing Ceremony at the [Yaochi Holy Land]. In reality, the [Heavenly Sword Goddess] is forcing her to sacrifice her Origin to forcibly seize her Nine Heavens Profound Yin Body!"

Lin Chen's eyes narrowed slightly, a cold light flashing!

"Seizing the [Nine Heavens Profound Yin Body] Origin? What a vicious scheme!"

The [Heavenly Sword Goddess] is indeed worthy of being a Mid-stage Spirit Transformation Cultivator to be so audacious! If the [Heavenly Sword Goddess] succeeds in seizing the [Nine Heavens Profound Yin Body], her strength will skyrocket, and Lin Chen will have no more chances!

"Jade Exquisite, my reward will not disappoint you." Lin Chen's voice was filled with killing intent and determination. "Give me the key to the Yaochi Holy Land and provide me with a hidden route to Yaochi. Within three days, I must reach the Yaochi Holy Land and intercept her [Nine Heavens Profound Yin Body]!"

Jade Exquisite presented an exquisite [Myriad Treasures Token]. This was the supreme pass of the Myriad Treasures Tower, capable of bypassing most of a Holy Land's defensive formations.

"Master, this life is yours. This servant will certainly pave the way for you! This servant will await Master's bestowal in Tianquan City. I long for that ultimate redemption!" She knelt on the ground, her voluptuous body trembling slightly beneath the red robe, the mist in her charming eyes growing thicker.

Lin Chen didn't stay any longer; he was in a hurry. He turned and led the seven women through a secret passage of the Myriad Treasures Tower, leaving Tianquan City directly. Their target was one of the nine great Holy Lands—the [Yaochi Holy Land]!

"[Heavenly Sword Goddess], you want the [Nine Heavens Profound Yin Body]? I'll make sure all your efforts come to naught!"