109: The Yin-Yang Cult strikes again.

Hearing this, the last bit of hope in Chu Hao's heart completely vanished.

His face was bitter, and for a moment, he didn't know what to say.

He had to admit that his love for Gu Yin wasn't pure; it was mixed with some selfishness.

But saying this now was already futile.

Their relationship had ultimately reached its end.

Hearing this, the corners of Cao Bu's mouth curled up slightly, a non-negotiable possessiveness hidden in the depths of his eyes.

How could his woman possibly marry someone else?

Gu Yin could only belong to him in this lifetime.

Immediately, he turned to Emperor Xuan and bowed: "Your Majesty Emperor Xuan, it seems Crown Prince Chu Hao and my Little Sister Yin are indeed not fated to be together."

"Farewell!"

With that, Cao Bu and Su Li turned to leave.

Tang Shuying watched Cao Bu's retreating back, a deep sense of reluctance flashing in her eyes.

The entanglements of these three days had left an indelible mark on her heart for this man.

But she was now the Empress of Great Chu; she couldn't leave as she pleased.

Suddenly.

An absurd thought welled up in her heart.

To secretly follow him and leave this cold imperial palace.

But when she saw the despondent expressions of Emperor Xuan and Chu Hao beside her, she ultimately suppressed the thought.

Everything from these three days should be treated as a dream from which she couldn't wake up.

Not long after.

The Gu Clan's flying boat slowly took off, the Gu Clan flag fluttering on the hull being particularly eye-catching.

The flying boat turned into a streak of light and soon disappeared above the Great Chu imperial palace.

When the flying boat reached the place where Gu Chuyan had left earlier, its speed gradually slowed down.

A streak of light leaped up from the dense forest below, landed steadily on the flying boat, and headed straight for the room where Cao Bu was.

"Cao Bu, it hurts... quick, give it to me."

Pushing open Cao Bu's door, Gu Chuyan completely ignored Yan Ruyu on the side and threw herself directly into Cao Bu's arms.

Feeling the trembling body in his arms, Cao Bu sighed helplessly: "You girl, just how many living beings did you devour to be in this much pain?"

With that, he instructed Yan Ruyu: "Xiao Yu, go guard the door. No one is allowed to enter."

Yan Ruyu bowed and replied: "Yes, Master."

Although she had already become Cao Bu's woman, she still served him as a Maidservant.

She knew very well that Cao Bu could take down Su Li, who was in the Quasi-Emperor Realm, with only a Heavenly Bridge Realm cultivation; his hidden methods were far beyond what she could contend with.

Coupled with the fact that she was already sincerely convinced by Cao Bu and had the Life and Death Demon Seed within her, she was almost one hundred percent loyal to him.

She didn't seek any status in the future, only to stay by Cao Bu's side.

Moreover, Cao Bu had given her a supreme dao emperor weapon called the Guanghan Imperial Palace, as well as the Taiyin Divine Body Origin.

Even if he told her to leave, she wouldn't.

Such a man, such a master—she might only encounter one like him in her entire life.

Yan Ruyu gently closed the door.

Cao Bu picked up Gu Chuyan by the waist and walked toward the bed.

The flying boat shuttled through the clouds, and as the sun rose and the moon set, a month passed quietly.

The energy fluctuations in the room rose and fell, cycling repeatedly.

Yan Ruyu always stood quietly outside the door like the most loyal guard, blocking all possible disturbances.

Until this day, the surging energy fluctuations in the room finally climbed to the peak, then slowly withdrew, returning to peace.

On the bed.

The pain on Gu Chuyan's face had long since dissipated, replaced by high spirits.

Her aura was majestic, having crossed three minor Realms to reach the fourth level of the Void Breaking Realm in one go!

Feeling the power surging within her body, a flash of surprise and disbelief crossed Gu Chuyan's eyes.

This Heaven Swallowing Demonic Art was truly terrifying.

It was worthy of being a Cultivation Technique that led directly to the Great Emperor Realm, but this bone-eroding pain was far beyond her imagination.

If not for Cao Bu, she might have found it difficult to persevere.

She turned to look at Cao Bu beside her, her eyes filled with thick tenderness.

"How do you feel?" Cao Bu asked softly, his fingertips twirling a stray lock of her hair.

Gu Chuyan said lazily: "I've never felt better. Thank you, Cao Bu."

Cao Bu pulled her slender waist and smiled: "There's no need for thanks between us."

Gu Chuyan raised her small face, her gaze particularly serious: "If it weren't for you, I might have died of pain long ago. I must thank you."

Ten days later.

On the deck of the flying boat, Cao Bu and Gu Chuyan stood side by side, looking at the scenery passing below, feeling exceptionally comfortable.

Yan Ruyu stood behind Cao Bu, her gaze falling on his back.

Not far away.

Yun Shang gazed down alone, unsure of what she was thinking.

Gu Feng beside her looked haggard.

These past days, no matter what he said or did, Yun Shang remained cold and distant toward him.

Even when he wanted to get close, Yun Shang would meet him with a cold sword.

On the other side.

Su Li and Gu Yin stood together talking in low voices, but Gu Yin was clearly somewhat distracted.

These days, she was always unsettled by the previous trials, especially the second trial of beauty.

That touch and those scenes were too real.

She stole a glance at Cao Bu, her eyes complex.

Even now, she couldn't distinguish whether everything back then was reality or an illusion.

If it was reality, why was she completely unharmed?

But if it was an illusion, those images replayed in her mind over and over, almost torturing her to the point of collapse.

Su Li took in everyone's expressions.

Looking around, of the women related to Gu Qingtian, only Luo Qingcheng and Yingying had not been taken by Cao Bu.

Just then.

The Void Realm suddenly tore open, and a giant Blood Palm that blotted out the sun crashed down from the rift, carrying a terrifying pressure capable of destroying heaven and earth, instantly enveloping the scene.

"An ambush!"

Su Li's expression changed drastically, her pupils shrinking the moment she looked up.

This dense Emperor's Might—it was clearly a Great Emperor taking action!

She didn't dare delay and immediately activated the supreme dao emperor pouch and ultimate black silk on her body.

Simultaneously drawing on the power of the two supreme dao emperor weapons, she propped up a light red defensive shield around the flying boat.

The next moment.

The giant Blood Palm crashed into the defensive shield.

A terrifying energy shockwave instantly erupted, sweeping across a million-mile radius with the point of collision as the center.

Experts in the nearby states could clearly feel this heart-palpitating aura.

"The shockwave is sweeping across several states; this is clearly Great Emperors fighting?"

"It's an expert from the Demon State!"

"The aura originates from Yun State; it seems to be that Blood Emperor!"

In an instant, dozens of Quasi-Emperor level auras sped toward the direction of Yun State.

Even several nearby Great Emperors turned their gazes here.

As long as the experts of the Demon State didn't come out in full force, they usually wouldn't easily take action.

Of course, there was no lack of Great Emperors who upheld justice, as well as Buddhist Sect experts specialized in exorcising demons.

Unfortunately.

The Buddhist State and Yun State were separated by more than a dozen states; even if a Great Emperor traveled, it would take some time.

"To be able to block a strike from this Emperor, Su Li, you truly surprise me."

Two figures slowly stepped out from the Void Realm.

One was dressed in black robes and the other in red robes; they were the Blood Emperor and the Desire Emperor.

Su Li gritted her teeth to support the defensive shield and looked up, saying coldly: "Blood Emperor, Desire Emperor, how despicable of you. As dignified Great Emperors, you actually launched a sneak attack."