257: If my senior brother knew, he would probably be happy.

Ji Xuqing recognized the phenomenon and cried out, his eyes filled with intense shock.

Chaos Sowing Green Lotus!

This is a phenomenon recorded in ancient history that only Prodigies capable of Ascension to Immortality can Awaken!

In the entire Upper Realm's Five Domains, only the Jiang Family's Divine Son and the Young Master of the Wang Family have manifested it so far!

Doesn't this mean her talent can rival the strongest Prodigies of the Ancient Desolate Families?

"A Born Supreme is indeed worthy of the reputation..."

"No wonder Young Lord was moved to take her in. Could it be that he saw this long ago?" Lin Yuan, standing nearby, couldn't help but ponder internally.

Inside the wooden house.

A figure sat cross-legged, like an old monk in meditation, their ink-colored robe fluttering, three thousand strands of black hair draped behind them, and a hint of disdain visible on their beautiful face.

Around her, the Chaos Green Lotus phenomenon continuously emitted a Supreme aura, as if the Universe was just beginning.

"It's actually a method to condense a supreme bone. Who exactly is her Senior Brother? How does he possess such a Heaven-Defying technique..."

Beside Xia Youyue, a phantom figure stood with hands behind her back, stepping on the Illusion of Three Thousand Divine Kingdoms, her eyes showing a trace of emotion. It was the Willow Tree God.

She hadn't expected it!

Xia Youyue was actually able to condense a new supreme bone, and had already succeeded! This was all thanks to the Supreme Regeneration Art!

Initially, Willow Tree didn't believe it. Based on her experience, the supreme bone was originally favored by the Heavenly Dao. How could an Acquired method condense one, especially appearing within this shattered Ancient Realm?

But now, seeing with her own eyes that Xia Youyue had condensed a new one in such a short time—one that was many times larger than the previous one, even affecting her Bloodline—

How could she not be shocked?

Most importantly, regarding Shen Nian who bestowed the technique, Willow Tree was even more curious about his identity.

The next second.

Boom!

A Soul Transformation aura emanated, forming terrifying fluctuations that spread in all directions. The frightening spiritual energy actually caused the heavens and earth to change color slightly.

"A Breakthrough!"

Xia Youyue opened her eyes, overjoyed. She couldn't believe that after condensing a new supreme bone, her spiritual energy would surge, allowing her to leap directly from the Nascent Soul Stage to the Soul Transformation Early Stage. Although this was achieved with the guidance of the Willow Tree, her tireless Cultivation, and the help of the previous Supreme she found in the ruins.

But achieving it in such a short time was still terrifying!

"I've reached Soul Transformation..." Xia Youyue clenched her fists, a strange look in her eyes as she thought internally.

"If Senior Brother knew, he would probably be happy too."

"It was supposed to take three months to fully grow the supreme bone, but only one month has passed. In the remaining two months, as long as I completely refine the item left by that Supreme Senior, the Supreme Regeneration Art will surely reach Major Achievement. I will definitely be able to complete Senior Brother's mission by then..."

Thinking this way, a hint of excitement appeared in Xia Youyue's eyes.

Just at this moment.

Creak~

The wooden door was pushed open, and the person who entered was none other than Wang Cuihua, the Sect Master of the Heavenly Sword Sect. Her expression was startled at first.

"Soul Transformation?"

"This Xia Youyue is truly a Prodigy!"

"No wonder he favored her and took her as a Junior Sister!"

"Disciple greets the Sect Master!" Xia Youyue immediately stood up and bowed, her black hair held back by spiritual energy, making her look even more heroic.

"There's no need for so much courtesy. Also, haven't I told you many times that I am no longer the Sect Master..." Wang Cuihua quickly chuckled.

Upon hearing this, Xia Youyue simply smiled without speaking, but her expression remained indifferent. She didn't exactly dislike Wang Cuihua, but it was unlikely she would become enthusiastic.

As for what the other party meant, she understood clearly. During the Nine Peaks Grand Competition, she personally passed the Sect Master position to Senior Brother, but since Shen Nian had never personally acknowledged this identity, Xia Youyue wouldn't acknowledge it either.

Wang Cuihua gave a wry smile after realizing Xia Youyue's thoughts, then said, "I came to find you this time because there is a very important matter..."

"There's a major change in the Heavenly Demon Cave!"

As soon as she said this, Wang Cuihua showed a very serious expression.

Xia Youyue was stunned for a moment and immediately pressed, "What do you mean?"

"The Fifth Mountain Lord, who has been monitoring the Heavenly Demon Cave, just sent a message. All the Yao Race members in the Heavenly Demon Cave vanished in an instant..." Wang Cuihua's expression clearly showed surprise and doubt as she relayed the news.

The Heavenly Demon Cave has suppressed Great Xia for how many years? There are more than a million Yao Beasts inside, and they all disappeared overnight—it's truly unbelievable!

This news is too strange!

Even Lin Yuan and the Dao Protector of the Ji Family couldn't figure it out. They personally went deep into the Heavenly Demon Cave, and aside from the disappearance of the Yao Race, everything else was normal.

But when things are abnormal, there must be a demon!

"I don't know if this is a plan by the Yao Race, but you are the Elder Princess of Great Xia after all, and you are about to ascend to the throne in a few days, so I felt it necessary to inform you." Wang Cuihua spoke seriously.

The news that Xia Youyue was about to become the first Female Emperor since the founding of Great Xia had already spread throughout the Nine Provinces of Great Xia.

The time is set for two months from now.

Hearing this, Xia Youyue showed a serious expression, frowning in contemplation.

No Yao in the Heavenly Demon Cave?

This kind of thing has never happened. She absolutely doesn't believe the Yao Race retreated; they must have a greater scheme!

"Sect Master, I must return to the Imperial Capital first." Xia Youyue cupped her hands and then quickly left.

In response, Wang Cuihua nodded and watched her leave.

A moment later.

Outside the wooden house.

"The Heavenly Demon Cave is the Heavenly Demon Realm's spy left in the Lower Realm. Now that it has vanished, the Heavenly Demon Realm must be making a move. Could something have changed in the Upper Realm recently?" Ji Xuqing spoke softly while strolling along the path on the Ninth Mountain.

Lin Yuan pondered for a moment beside him before replying, "Highly likely."

"Commander Lin, if there's a change in the Upper Realm, could it be related to Lord Shen? Calculating the time, it seems this situation in the Heavenly Demon Cave occurred not long after he returned," Ji Xuqing suddenly thought of this possibility and asked.

"It shouldn't be related to Young Lord," Lin Yuan shook his head, saying that although Young Lord's talent was terrifying, it wouldn't be enough to cause such a massive movement from the Heavenly Demon Realm.

After all, Young Lord is too young. He's probably still competing with the other Sons of the Sequence in the Shen Family... Ji Xuqing nodded slightly, then thought of something and smiled, "After we return this time, our two families will be joined by marriage. We must drink until dawn with Old Brother Lin!"

Every time he thought of Shen Nian being the Dragon Son-in-Law of his Ji Family, he felt extremely happy!

Hearing this, Lin Yuan merely smiled faintly without saying much.

But he felt internally that the possibility of marriage was slim.

The change in Shen Nian that he saw after recovering his memories was too great—so great that he didn't recognize him. Furthermore, Lin Yuan felt that this kind of Shen Nian could never like Ji Chenyu.

However, he didn't want to dampen Ji Xuqing's mood, so he changed the subject and asked, "By the way, where is Young Lord Aotian? I haven't seen him in a while..."