63: The Phoenix has undergone rebirth; from now on, you will be my concubine.

The stone doors of Purple Heaven Palace were tightly shut. Scalding steam seeped through the cracks, causing the Spiritual Plants at the entrance to curl and turn yellow from the heat.

Inside the secret chamber, the temperature was high enough to melt refined iron.

Two figures overlapped amidst the dense mist.

There was no flirtatious banter, only the most primal and intense collision of spiritual power.

"Mm..."

Ji Luanxi let out a suppressed cry of pain.

Her skin, which had been covered in cracks, was now igniting with golden flames.

That was the True Phoenix Fire.

It was also the Tribulation of Nirvana.

Dao injuries were healing and her Origin was being reshaped; the pain was no less than having every bone in her body crushed and then reassembled.

"Endure it."

Su Xuanchen's voice was hoarse, carrying an unquestionable dominance.

He gripped Ji Luanxi's waist, circulating the "Zhou Tian Star Emperor Scripture" within his body to its limit.

The vast star power poured frantically into that scalding, delicate body like a clear spring, neutralizing the extremely overbearing True Phoenix Fire.

"Su... Xuanchen..."

Ji Luanxi's consciousness was blurred. Her fingernails dug deep into Su Xuanchen's back, leaving behind streaks of blood.

She felt like a solitary boat tossing in a raging sea.

The only piece of driftwood she could cling to was the man before her.

"It hurts..."

"If it hurts, bite me."

Su Xuanchen lowered his head and offered his shoulder.

Ji Luanxi didn't hesitate and bit down hard.

Blood seeped out.

The metallic taste of blood spread between her teeth, yet it seemed to act as the perfect catalyst.

"Boom!"

The golden flames suddenly surged, transforming into a massive phantom of a True Phoenix that circled and shrieked above the secret chamber.

A Phoenix bathed in fire, seeking life through death.

That originally depleted vitality suddenly awakened at this moment, erupting like a volcano!

...Outside the secret chamber.

Gu Lingshuang held the bubble-blowing Su Changge, looking at the tightly closed stone door with a complex expression.

"True Phoenix Nirvana..."

She felt the terrifying fluctuations coming from within. A hint of envy flashed in her eyes, but it was mostly replaced by a sense of relief.

"This guy really is stud material."

"It hasn't been long, and he's already handled another one."

Behind her, Yu Xin stood quietly like a transparent person, holding that rusted broken sword.

"Is your name Yu Xin?"

Gu Lingshuang turned around and sized up this woman who possessed the Human King's Luck.

Yu Xin looked up, her eyes ethereal.

"Yes."

"Since you've entered the Su Family's doors, you are a member of the Su Family."

Gu Lingshuang freed a hand and tossed her a command token.

"From now on, you follow me."

"That guy is a hands-off boss; we women have to worry about the Family's affairs."

Yu Xin took the token and nodded, seemingly understanding but also somewhat lost.

Just then.

"Buzz!"

The Void Realm cracked open.

A hunched figure stumbled out.

Covered in blood, her aura was withered.

It was Aunt Ye, who had fought her way out of the Demon Suppressing Abyss.

"Senior Ye!"

Gu Lingshuang's expression changed, and she hurried forward to support her.

"It's fine..."

Aunt Ye waved her hand. Her cloudy old eyes stared fixedly at the True Phoenix Phantom that was gradually solidifying above the secret chamber.

Old tears streamed down her face.

"It's a success..."

"It really succeeded..."

"To find life in a hopeless situation. The Princess... not only are her injuries healed, she's going to take a step further!"

...Inside the secret chamber.

The storm had subsided.

Su Xuanchen leaned against the jade couch, looking at the woman sleeping in his arms.

By now, Ji Luanxi had completely shed her mortal skin.

Her originally pale skin had become crystal clear, radiating a precious glow.

Her long hair, which had been somewhat withered and yellow, had now turned into a pale gold, like flowing gold.

The most startling thing was her aura.

The Eternal Realm!

Commonly known as a "Great Power."

With the help of this Dual Cultivation session, she had not only repaired her Dao injury but also stepped into the Eternal Realm in one go!

And Su Xuanchen himself had also benefited greatly.

Saint King Fourth Heaven!

Su Xuanchen clenched his fist.

Power.

Power enough to explode stars.

With the Saint King Fourth Heaven cultivation, combined with his "Myriad Tribulations Indestructible Primordial Demon Body" and various trump cards, he would dare to face even a Great Saint head-on now!

"Mm..."

The eyelashes of the woman in his arms fluttered, and she slowly opened her eyes.

They were a pair of pure gold Phoenix Pupils.

Majestic, noble, and cold.

The tsundere Ninth Princess had vanished, replaced by a Female Emperor looking down upon all living beings.

Su Xuanchen raised an eyebrow.

"You're awake?"

"How do you feel?"

Ji Luanxi did not speak.

She slowly sat up. The brocade quilt slid down, revealing a perfect, delicate body that could drive even a Saint mad.

But she didn't care at all.

She extended a finger and gently tilted Su Xuanchen's chin up.

Looking down from above.

"Su Xuanchen."

Her voice was cold and clear, carrying an innate dominance.

"You served me well."

Su Xuanchen: "..."

He swatted her hand away and rolled his eyes.

"Put on some clothes before talking."

"Don't think you can put on airs with me just because you leveled up."

"This is my home."

The corners of Ji Luanxi's mouth curled up, revealing a breathtaking smile.

She unhurriedly put on the star-patterned long robe—it was Su Xuanchen's clothing.

The oversized robe draped over her, instead projecting a different kind of allure.

"Su Xuanchen."

She walked to the door and paused.

With her back to Su Xuanchen, her voice became somewhat low.

"I'm leaving."

"Where to?"

"To kill people."

Killing intent surged in Ji Luanxi's eyes, and the surrounding temperature plummeted.

"The Eldest Prince, and those old fogies who kicked me while I was down."

"Since I, the Princess, didn't die, then those who will die... are them."

Su Xuanchen frowned.

"Going now? You've only just broken through..."

"Don't worry."

Ji Luanxi turned around, the fire of revenge burning in her golden eyes.

"True Phoenix Nirvana is not just a Rebirth of the Physical Body, but a transformation of the Primordial Spirit."

"Right now, no one can stop me from killing whoever I want."

She walked up to Su Xuanchen and suddenly stood on her tiptoes.

She bit his lip hard.

"Hiss!"

Su Xuanchen winced from the pain.

"Are you a dog?"

"This is a seal."

Ji Luanxi stuck out her tongue and licked the blood from the corner of her mouth, smiling like an enchantress.

"Su Xuanchen, Cultivate well for me."

"If you can't keep up with my pace in the future..."

She extended her finger and drew a circle on Su Xuanchen's chest.

"Then you can only be my concubine."

"When that time comes, I will take many consorts for my harem."

With that.

She laughed loudly and pushed open the stone door.

Golden light shone brilliantly.

A massive golden Phoenix soared into the sky, carrying the indomitable Ninth Princess as it whistled toward the Imperial Court.

Su Xuanchen touched his lip and watched the distant golden light, shaking his head helplessly.

"Concubine?"

"This little woman, if I don't discipline her for a few days, she'll try to tear the roof off."

"When I catch you next time, I'll definitely let you know what it means to be a submissive wife."

...The Sacred Ruins Continent was in turmoil.

The battle at the Demon Suppressing Abyss shook the world.

The Su Family Ancestor, Su Xuanchen, became a legend in a single battle.

He slew a Saint King, shattered a Saint Weapon, and rescued the Ninth Princess from the hands of three Great Saints.

Such achievements were enough to be recorded in the annals of history.

The outside world was in a mess.

The Heavenly Kingdom Sovereign was furious and ordered a thorough investigation into the Su Family's background.

The Master of the Heavenly Demon Palace was even more crazed, vowing to wash Wanbao City in blood to avenge his son.

And the most miserable was none other than the Fentian Demon Palace.

The Master of the Demon Palace had originally wanted to use this opportunity to climb onto the Eldest Prince's branch, but as a result, he not only lost the Saint King Black Horn but also completely offended the Ninth Princess's faction.

What made him even more desperate.

To appease the Imperial Sovereign's impending wrath, the Eldest Prince had directly abandoned the Fentian Demon Palace.

"A discarded pawn..."

Deep within the Demon Palace, the Master of the Demon Palace looked at the secret letter in his hand and laughed bitterly.

"What an Imperial Court, what an Eldest Prince!"

"Since you won't give me a way to live..."

"Then we shall all die together!"

That night.

The Master of the Demon Palace disbanded the Demon Palace and entered the dead land deep within the Demon Suppressing Abyss alone—the "Fallen Demon Domain."

That was a restricted area where even Great Saints did not dare to set foot.

He was seeking a chance at life.

He was also seeking the power to transform into an Asura and drag the entire world down with him... Time flew by.

In the blink of an eye, a year had passed.

During this year, the Su Family expanded frantically under Gu Lingshuang's management.

Wanbao City had expanded tenfold, becoming the largest city in the Sacred Ruins Continent.

Su Xuanchen hadn't been idle either.

Besides cultivating, he was making people.

After all, for the Family System, the core mission was to branch out and multiply.

"Waa—!"

On this day.

A loud cry of a newborn rang out from within Purple Heaven Palace.