390: Chapter 390 Two Months of Repentance in the Forbidden Zone of No End? The Plans Have Changed!

"Yes, yes, yes. Although what you said is very true, actually... I think being a perpetual runner-up is quite good."

Lin Bai bowed and scraped, speaking cautiously.

Lin Ran was even more speechless.

Why are there so many eccentrics in this Zifu Holy Land?!

An arrogant First Elder, and a Second Elder who only wants to be a perpetual runner-up; is this the culture of the Ten Dynasties Divine Realm?!

"Lin Ran, are you sure you want to join Elder Lin's tutelage to Cultivate?"

Empress Mo Chenxin looked at Lin Ran meaningfully and asked.

"Replying to Your Majesty, my mind is made up. That is it."

Lin Ran cupped his fists slightly.

"Very well. Since you have chosen an Elder as your mentor, should I not now address the crime you have committed?"

Empress Mo Chenxin placed her hands behind her back and said.

Hearing this, Lin Bai hurriedly stepped forward and said respectfully:

"Her Majesty the Empress, this Disciple of mine is likely a newcomer to our Zifu Holy Land and is completely unaware of the so-called iron rules."

"As the saying goes, 'ignorance is no crime.' Lin Bai does not ask Her Majesty the Empress to pardon Lin Ran, but at least for the sake of Lin Ran's talent, please do not punish him too severely."

Empress Mo Chenxin tilted her head slightly and looked at Lin Bai. "Are you teaching me how to do things?"

Lin Ran's expression stiffened, and he gave a forced laugh: "Uh, haha... how could that be? Lin Bai is but a mere Elder, how would he dare teach Her Majesty the Empress how to do things?"

"Then shut your mouth. I know what I am doing."

Empress Mo Chenxin said without showing any mercy.

Lin Bai curled his lip in dissatisfaction, unable to help grumbling in his heart.

"If you dare to grumble in your heart again, I will have your heart and lungs out."

Empress Mo Chenxin looked at Lin Bai with a half-smile, a dangerous light flashing in her eyes, giving Lin Bai a huge fright.

"Lin Ran, although he is now a Disciple of my Zifu Holy Land, he killed Xiang Mo during the Recruitment Ceremony and broke the iron rule."

"Therefore, I shall punish him by sending him to the Wuzhong Forbidden Zone to reflect on his actions for one month!"

"Who among you agrees, and who objects?"

Empress Mo Chenxin's domineering gaze, which looked down upon the world, slowly swept across the room; almost no one present dared to meet her eyes.

As one of the ten Immortal Divine Dynasties of the Ten Dynasties Divine Realm, how could the Empress who has ruled the Chenxin Divine Dynasty for countless years be an ordinary person?

She was definitely a powerhouse standing at the very peak of the entire Ten Dynasties Divine Realm!

Even by just standing there, Empress Mo Chenxin could exert supreme pressure on countless people!

"What?! The Wuzhong Forbidden Zone?!"

Hearing this, Lin Bai, Chen Mu, and Fairy Jiulian were instantly struck with horror, the color draining from their faces until they were pale.

Clearly, the Wuzhong Forbidden Zone did not sound like a good place at all!

Meanwhile, upon hearing this, First Elder Huang Yuanhao and Little Prince Chen Lian quietly revealed looks of joy, their gazes toward Lin Ran filled with mockery.

"Hehehe! Lin Ran, did you really think that just because you possess invincible talent, you could be so arrogant?!"

"In front of Her Majesty the Empress, you are nothing more than an ant that can be crushed at will!"

"This time, Her Majesty the Empress has punished you to reflect in the Wuzhong Forbidden Zone for a month. Let's see how you come out alive!"

Little Prince Chen Lian thought viciously.

"Her Majesty the Empress, reflecting in the Wuzhong Forbidden Zone for a month... isn't this punishment a bit... too excessive?"

Lin Bai probed cautiously.

"Too excessive? Fine, then make it two months of reflection."

Empress Mo Chenxin said indifferently.

"No, no, no, let's stick to one month! One month is enough."

Lin Bai said hurriedly.

Empress Mo Chenxin glanced at him indifferently and said, "How can the words I speak be changed at will?"

"I said two months, so it will be two months."

Hearing this, Lin Bai's face turned dark.

Lin Ran's face also turned dark.

Wait, he had only just chosen this Revered Master; how could he start screwing over his Disciple so soon?!

Who plays like this?!

"Brother Lin, this Wuzhong Forbidden Zone... sigh, I don't even know how to explain it to you."

"In short, no matter who it is, anyone who enters will turn into a pool of blood within three days."

"Looking at Her Majesty the Empress, this punishment doesn't seem like a joke."

"But with your talent, this clearly shouldn't be happening. Isn't Her Majesty the Empress insisting on sending you to your death?!"

Chen Mu's expression was very ugly.

Fairy Jiulian walked over gracefully, her face also filled with worry.

She took out a jade talisman from her bosom and placed it in Lin Ran's palm; it still carried the lingering warmth of her body.

"Young Miss said that this jade talisman might be able to save your life at a critical moment, but she can't help you with anything else."

"After all... that is the Wuzhong Forbidden Zone!"

Yu Xi shook her head and sighed.

Lin Ran felt a headache coming on.

Judging by the expressions of those around him, it seemed that once he entered the Wuzhong Forbidden Zone, it would be very difficult to return.

He really should pack his bags and run.

But the most crucial point right now was, how was he supposed to run?!

He thought for a moment and then said:

"Her Majesty the Empress, my younger siblings are still waiting for my return outside the Holy Land. How about letting me settle them first before I go to the Wuzhong Forbidden Zone to reflect?"

Unexpectedly, upon hearing this, a meaningful smile curled at the corners of Empress Mo Chenxin's mouth.

"Your younger siblings? Very well, don't you worry about that."

"I will personally send someone to settle your younger siblings. As for you, follow me to the Wuzhong Forbidden Zone right now!"

With that, Empress Mo Chenxin flicked her sleeve, and a violent surge of magic power enveloped Lin Ran. In an instant, both of them vanished from the spot.

"Hmph! You're something else, Empress Mo Chenxin, actually daring to treat my second Disciple like this!"

"Just watch how I'll pull off a substitution trick when you're not looking!"

Lin Bai muttered quietly to himself.

Chen Mu and Fairy Jiulian looked at each other, their faces also full of helplessness.

...

On the other side.

When Lin Ran opened his eyes, he found the surroundings to be very cozy; he seemed to be in a mansion.

"This is the Wuzhong Forbidden Zone? Is it an illusion or something?"

Lin Ran looked puzzled.

Empress Mo Chenxin found it a bit amusing and said, "This is not the Wuzhong Forbidden Zone. Given your talent, do you really think I would let you go to a place like that?"

"However, it is an undeniable fact that you killed Xiang Mo and broke the iron rule. Therefore, I could only pretend to use you as an example to warn others in front of everyone."

"Do you understand now?"

The stone hanging in Lin Ran's heart finally dropped, and he let out a long sigh of relief.

Phew—

It seemed this grand Empress wasn't stupid after all; she knew to cherish a treasure like him.

Not bad, not bad. This Empress is alright; perhaps they could get to know each other better in the future.

The plan to pack up and run hadn't even started, and it seemed it would have to be canceled...

"Lin Ran, this is my Imperial Palace. No one else lives here except for me."

"Stay here properly for two months. If you dare to wander outside and let the truth be revealed, I will make you pay!"