85: Jiuyou and Taishang arrived in the underworld

"Let's head back first! You're all injured, so return to the palace to rest and recover!"

Qin Feng said considerately.

"Understood, God of the Underworld."

The four Maids smiled slightly and bowed.

Their injuries weren't serious, but the danger and uncertainty here were too great.

It wasn't safe.

Therefore, it was better to head home first.

Besides, Qin Feng's mission was already complete.

There was no need to take any more risks.

Under Hui Lan's protection, the group withdrew from the Restricted Area and headed toward the center of the Underworld... the heart of the Underworld!

A massive palace stood tall and proud.

Surrounding the palace were rows of massive Fire Mulberry Trees, casting a rosy glow across the ground and the sky.

Behind the palace was a courtyard, beautifully laid out and shielded by a Formation.

At this moment, there were three elegant figures in the courtyard.

One was Empress Bai Moyun of the Underworld.

The other two were Jiuyou Empress Ling Shuang and Supreme Empress Wu Jing.

The reason these two Empresses had come to the Underworld was simple.

To seek cooperation with the Empress of the Underworld.

"Sister Underworld, let's be honest."

"In all these years, although we haven't had much contact..."

"...I still have a good impression of you."

Jiuyou Empress Ling Shuang smiled slightly, taking the lead to show goodwill.

"Oh...!"

"If you have something to say, say it already."

"Also, call me Big Sister Underworld."

The Empress of the Underworld remained calm and composed as she looked at Empress Jiu You and replied directly.

The Supreme Empress: "Underworld, don't go too far."

"Calling you 'sister' is showing you respect."

Supreme Empress Wu Jing's face darkened as she retorted.

"Oh!"

The Empress of the Underworld simply uttered a single word indifferently.

Empress Jiu You: "Alright, let's get back to business."

"Underworld, we know you have a good relationship with the Qingqiu Empress."

"But everyone is starting to team up. How can you contend with two or three Empresses on your own?"

"Don't try to emulate the Guanghan Empress. She has absolute strength and the status of the number one Empress in the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, so her chances are very high."

Empress Jiu You's voice rang out, her every word filled with undeniable logic.

"Last time, the Guanghan Empress was likely able to take Little Feng away because the Qingqiu Empress tacitly allowed it."

"Otherwise, wouldn't the Qin Family Formation have trapped her directly?"

Empress Jiu You increased the pressure, continuing her instigation.

Upon hearing this, the Empress of the Underworld fell into deep thought.

On the surface, she appeared to be seriously considering the matter, but in her heart, she was muttering:

"Little Feng is already mine!"

"These two must be fools!"

"They actually want to team up with me and share Little Feng."

After thinking for a moment, the Empress of the Underworld nodded slightly and said:

"Empress Jiu You makes some sense. So, what do you mean?"

"If the three of us are together, I don't believe Little Feng could possibly refuse."

Empress Jiu You didn't hide anything and spoke plainly.

Supreme Empress Wu Jing: "Exactly. No one can refuse the three of us, including Little Feng."

"Even if the other Empresses disagree, with the strength of the three of us, it's enough to counter them."

Now that they were talking about serious business, the Supreme Empress stopped bickering with Underworld and looked serious.

The Empress of the Underworld: "Then wouldn't that be letting Little Feng off too easy?"

"One person possessing three Empresses."

Underworld was somewhat moved. Looking at the current situation...

...the other nine Empresses were still engaged in constant intrigue and struggle.

Alone, she indeed lacked support.

But she was somewhat reluctant to share with the other Empresses.

After all, she had already tasted the sweetness.

Every time, she was blessed with terrifying Luck, and her cultivation had advanced by several hundred years.

This was much more comfortable than normal cultivation.

"There's no other way; it's the general trend."

"If we don't act now, we won't have any chance later."

"Three it is, then!"

Empress Jiu You spread her hands and said helplessly.

They all knew that now that Little Feng had reached adulthood...

...the various Empresses were starting to make their moves, and it would no longer be like the minor squabbles of the past.

Everyone was playing for keeps.

Supreme Empress Wu Jing: "With skin as thick as yours, you'd actually feel embarrassed??"

"Uh...!"

Bai Moyun didn't know what to say. After a moment of silence, she replied:

"I'll think about it. I'll give you an answer in a while."

It was a very perfunctory answer.

She neither agreed nor refused.

Underworld wanted to brush them off for now, monopolizing him for as long as she could.

Coincidentally, Little Feng had been away these past few days.

Otherwise, he likely would have been discovered by Empress Jiu You and the Supreme Empress.

"Fine then."

"Underworld, you are the number one Empress of the Underworld after all. You're not lacking in beauty or wisdom."

"I hope you'll give it some serious thought!"

Empress Jiu You stood up and praised her without reservation.

Supreme Empress Wu Jing: "Then we won't disturb you any longer."

"Give us an answer soon so we can form our Sisterly Alliance!"

With that, Empress Jiu You and the Supreme Empress cupped their hands, clearly signaling their intent to leave.

"You two, I will consider it."

The Empress of the Underworld also stood up and cupped her hands in farewell.

"Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh!"

Just then, eight figures appeared outside the palace.

They were stopped by the Formation.

"Pop!"

Si Qin waved her hand and placed a token onto the Formation.

Then, the myriad layers of the Formation parted to the sides.

Inside the backyard, the Empress of the Underworld's face turned pale for a moment.

"Crap! Why return now of all times? Not earlier, not later, but right now!"

"Dammit!"

The Empress of the Underworld roared inwardly.

Since they were all Empresses, the moment the Formation opened, they all sensed the figures outside the palace.

Empress Jiu You and the Supreme Empress simultaneously looked at the Empress of the Underworld.

Underworld's pale face came into their view.

Immediately, a bad premonition arose in both their hearts.

"Underworld, what you're doing isn't right."

"We treat you like a sister, yet you secretly brought Little Feng home."

"No wonder you were brushing us off just now."

"Tell us, have you done anything else?"

Empress Jiu You's voice grew sharp, and a trace of Spiritual Qi leaked from her body.

Supreme Empress Wu Jing was not to be outdone, releasing terrifying Spiritual Qi that pressed toward the Empress of the Underworld.

"Cough, cough...!"

"Little Feng coming to my home was his own choice."

"It's none of your damn business!"

Underworld held her ground and said, "Whether I've done anything else or not is also none of your business."

As she spoke, a powerful pressure erupted from the Empress of the Underworld, blocking the Spiritual Qi of the other two women.

Two rounds of Dual Cultivation had advanced her strength by over a thousand years.

Facing the pressure of the two Empresses, she felt no fear at all.

"Swoosh, swoosh!"

"Greetings, Great... Great Empress of the Underworld."

"Greetings, Great Empress Jiu You. Greetings, Great Supreme Empress."

Si Qin and the others had just arrived in the backyard when they saw the waves of Spiritual Qi colliding in the air.

Then, seeing the three Empresses, they could only hurriedly kneel in worship.

Even Hui Lan knelt along with them.

"Sister Ling, Sister Wu, what a coincidence! Long time no see!"

Qin Feng did not kneel; instead, he smiled slightly and greeted the two Empresses.