It Turns Out, They Are the Protagonists-Chapter 390: Undercurrents Surge, The Grand Wedding Begins!

“Jade Empress, you’re joking. I’ve been serving Young Master since I was young, always protecting him in secret. Why do your words make it sound like I’m the one being protected?”

I’m just having a chat with Young Master. What’s the big deal?

Yao Meng raised an eyebrow, smiling faintly. “I was just joking. Don’t misunderstand, Miss Wei.”

Wei Mengrou didn’t dwell on the topic and asked, “After the wedding, can you guarantee his safety? Once you start breaking through the shackles of heaven and earth, all factions in the Nine Provinces will likely make their move.”

None of the major factions in the Nine Provinces, not even the old monsters in the forbidden zones, wanted to see a Transcendence Realm cultivator emerge.

Once Yao Meng started her tribulation, she would become the focal point, regardless of her location.

And this would be the signal for those lurking in the shadows to act.

Yao Meng looked at Wei Mengrou curiously, as if seeing her for the first time. A playful smile appeared on her lips.

“You’re right. I’ll leave my husband in your care then, Miss Wei.”

She emphasized the word ‘husband,’ her green eyes gazing at Wei Mengrou with amusement.

However, Wei Mengrou remained calm, bowing slightly. “You’re joking, Jade Empress. I’m his maid. I will naturally fulfill my duties.”

She glanced at Mu Zhian coldly. “It seems you have something to discuss with Young Master. I won’t disturb you any longer.”

I didn’t expect Mengrou, who’s usually so unassuming and less skilled in… tea-making than Ruoxi, to be able to hold her own against the Jade Empress… Even Mu Zhian, despite his apprehension, couldn’t help but admire Wei Mengrou’s strength.

“You’re not even letting his maid go. As expected of you,” Yao Meng’s melodious voice came from beside him as Wei Mengrou left the pavilion.

Mu Zhian sighed helplessly.

He was actually quite surprised by how smoothly his relationship with Wei Mengrou had progressed.

After all, she used to despise him.

He opened his mouth, wanting to explain, but Yao Meng’s voice interrupted him.

“I’m not blaming you for being fickle.”

She sat beside him, smiling. “If my man wasn’t liked by any women, wouldn’t that mean he has no charm at all?”

“I’m happy that you’re so popular.”

You’re happy that I’m popular, but would you be happy if I’m intimate with other girls…? Mu Zhian complained inwardly.

“The wedding ceremony will begin in three days. I have something to discuss with you…”

Yao Meng leaned close to Mu Zhian’s ear, her fragrance filling his senses, her soft, sweet voice echoing beside him.

Mu Zhian paused, looking into her beautiful green eyes. “You mean, you’re planning to… during the wedding…?”

He hesitated, then continued, “It’s fine even if you don’t break through. A Dao Integration expert is already invincible in the Nine Provinces.”

“Mu Zhian, I told you before, you’re my man.”

Yao Meng’s beautiful face was adorned with light makeup, and her green eyes sparkled with amusement. “My man cannot be threatened by anyone.”

“Shang Yanfei didn’t act before, perhaps because she was concerned about the peace of the Nine Provinces. A battle between Dao Integration experts could destroy everything. But if I ascend to the Transcendence Realm, I won’t have such concerns.”

“Besides, Dao Integration experts are still bound by the Heavenly Dao. In the next ten thousand years, if the rules of heaven and earth change again, the Day of Rest might arrive, and there will be no more Dao Integration experts in the Nine Provinces.”

The Day of Rest, as recorded in ancient texts, was a great cleansing that occurred once every few hundred thousand years, a consequence of the evolution of the rules of heaven and earth. When the Day of Rest arrived, there would be no more Dao Integration experts in the Nine Provinces.

Mu Zhian was silent for a long time, then said, “I’ll help you.”

Yao Meng smiled brightly. “I believe in your abilities.”

Her words sounded strange. One was a Dao Integration expert about to ascend to the Transcendence Realm, and the other was a mere Core Formation cultivator. Yet Yao Meng seemed to genuinely believe in Mu Zhian, without a hint of mockery.

A celestial mist suddenly enveloped Yao Meng.

“Yao Meng, your attire…”

Mu Zhian was stunned, staring at her with a mixture of surprise and fascination.

Yao Meng’s eyes sparkled with amusement. “Do I look good?”

She was now dressed in a fiery red wedding dress, her hair cascading down to her calves. The red attire accentuated her figure, and her lips were adorned with alluring rouge. Her delicate, jade-like feet were encased in red embroidered shoes.

A red veil covered her head, and her fair skin was dazzling, like a jade carving, both ethereal and sensual.

She traced the outline of her dress with her red-tipped finger, her lips curling into a playful smile as she reached the hem and gently lifted it…

A glimpse of her fair leg was revealed, incredibly alluring.

“Do I look good?” Yao Meng asked with a smile.

“It suits you very well. You’re beautiful,” Mu Zhian said sincerely.

“If you like it, I can wear it for you again after the wedding.”

She saw the desire in his eyes, her cold voice carrying a hint of seduction, a joyful smile playing on her lips.

She gently took Mu Zhian’s hand and placed it on her slender waist, leaning closer and whispering in his ear in a voice that made his bones tingle,

“Don’t be so reserved. Do as you please~”

A brief silence fell over the pavilion, followed by the soft rustling of the red wedding dress against skin…

…

Half an hour later, Mu Zhian, refreshed, got dressed. Then, as if remembering something, he suddenly said, “Will ascending to the Transcendence Realm really make you an enemy of the world?”

Yao Meng, clutching the blanket, her hair scattered messily across her shoulders, said softly, “Most people… even if they’re not enemies, wouldn’t want someone to surpass them.”

“Otherwise, I wouldn’t need to resort to such… special methods to ascend,” Yao Meng said.

“How confident are you about ascending this time?” Mu Zhian asked.

“Forty percent.”

Mu Zhian was stunned. “Even with the seat in the Heavenly Court, you only have forty percent confidence?”

Yao Meng elegantly tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. “If it were a normal tribulation, I would have seventy percent confidence, but I have to consider external interference.”

Mu Zhian understood. Dao Integration was different from the Transcendence Realm. Last time, when she reconstructed her body, even if she achieved Dao Integration, others were also at the Dao Integration realm, so it didn’t matter.

But if she found a way to break through and ascend… even those who didn’t have any deep grudges against her might interfere.

“What if the Demon Realm and Yu State don’t interfere?” Mu Zhian asked.

Yao Meng frowned slightly. “Then it would be sixty percent… But the Demon Realm has become increasingly aggressive these past few years. The Demon Empress has a subordinate who’s just a step away from Dao Integration. He probably won’t just stand by and watch—”

“As for Yu State, I haven’t met Luo Tan many times, so I don’t know her well, but she probably wouldn’t want me to ascend either…”

Mu Zhian said softly, “I understand.”

After chatting with Yao Meng for a while, Mu Zhian excused himself and prepared two letters in the hall.

“Senior Ye, I need your help again. With your methods, you should be able to quickly deliver these two letters to the Demon Realm and Yu State, right?”

Mu Zhian summoned the wisp of consciousness within him.

Ye Qingxin, hovering in mid-air, barefoot, looked at Mu Zhian with a hint of resentment. “You’re so kind to her… But are you sure these letters will make the Demon Realm and Yu State stand by and watch the Jade Empress ascend?”

“I’m not sure, but I have to try.”

Mu Zhian paused, looking into Ye Qingxin’s alluring red eyes, and smiled brightly. “If you were the one ascending today, I would do everything in my power to help you.”

“…”

Ye Qingxin was stunned by his sudden straightforwardness, then her brows relaxed as she took the two letters.

“Be careful while I’m gone,” she reminded him.

Mu Zhian smiled. “Don’t worry. I have ways to protect myself if necessary.”

As he spoke, the Immortal Ascension blood essence within him seemed to stir, as if boiling.

This blood essence could only be used once. After that, it would disappear.

Although it was a pity, if it could help create his first Transcendence Realm Dao Companion, it would be worth it.

…

After making all the arrangements, Mu Zhian strolled leisurely through the spacious plaza of the Jade Pool, his gaze falling on the exotic blonde beauty not far away.

Regina turned her head slightly, surprise in her eyes. “What a coincidence, running into you here.”

She looked him up and down, noticing the depletion of his Innate Celestial Furnace’s spiritual energy, and smiled faintly, teasing him. “Young Master Mu, you’re living quite comfortably here.”

“Cough.”

Mu Zhian coughed. “What are you doing here? I haven’t seen you cultivating lately.”

The smile on Regina’s face faded as she took out a letter from her bosom.

“The Southern Wilderness has sent someone to pick me up.”

Mu Zhian wasn’t surprised. He took the letter and scanned it, then said casually, “It seems the Southern Wilderness values you quite a bit.”

“You don’t seem surprised, Young Master Mu,” Regina couldn’t help but ask.

Mu Zhian shrugged. “Even the high-ranking officials within the Southern Wilderness might not know your secret, but the elder protecting you must know. So he probably informed the three Pillar Gods as soon as you left the Two Polarities Sect.”

A cold glint flickered in Regina’s eyes. “If it weren’t for this letter, I might not have completely believed what you said before.”

“They’re not comfortable with me staying in the Jade Pool alone, because they’re worried I’ll discover that I’m Xueyi’s vessel.”

Mu Zhian savored her words, then suddenly smiled. “Miss Regina, what do you think the Southern Wilderness’s reaction would be if you said in this letter that you’re not planning to return for now?”

Regina’s eyes flickered, and she remained silent.

Mu Zhian decided to add fuel to the fire. “How about we make a bet?”

“If you win, you can ask me for anything.”

“What do you want to bet on?” Regina asked.

“I know you’ve been suspecting that this is all a scheme of mine to sow discord between you and the Southern Wilderness.”

Mu Zhian smiled. “Let’s bet on whether the Southern Wilderness’s past attitude towards you was because of you, or because of Xueyi.”

“By the way, if you agree, I might have to ask you to do something… unpleasant…” Mu Zhian whispered in her ear.

Regina’s eyes flickered, and she subconsciously clutched her skirt, her usual frail demeanor appearing even more pitiful.

Mu Zhian looked into her eyes, giving her time to think.

“Alright,” Regina said softly after a long silence, releasing her grip on her skirt.

“I also want to see how the three Pillar Gods will react if I refuse to return to the Southern Wilderness.”

…

In a private room on the eighth floor of a certain hall.

After meditating, Ye Lingxuan stood up and walked to the window, stretching languidly in her elaborate purple dress.

The Holy Maiden of the Forbidden Zone was always impeccably dressed. This dress was made from Nirvana Silk, obtained through trade with the Jade Pool, and the gems embedded in it were crafted from special spirit stones, making it luxurious and elegant.

With the arrival of winter, everyone had added a layer or two of clothing, and Ye Lingxuan was no exception.

By wearing more, she wouldn’t be… overshadowed when standing next to Sister Ruoxi.

As she stretched, her slender waist was revealed, fair and smooth.

Ye Qian sat nearby, hugging her knees, blushing as she read the “Art of Managing Your Husband,” her ample bosom pressed against her knees, feeling both shy and eager to continue reading.

“Qian’er, the ‘Art of Managing Your Husband’ often says that high-status and beautiful girls are more attractive to men, but after attracting them, you need to know when to be gentle and when to be firm. When should you be gentle, and when should you be firm?”

“And do boys really like girls just because of their background?”

Ye Lingxuan, resting her chin on her hand as she looked out the window at the passing Jade Pool disciples, suddenly asked.

Ye Qian snapped out of her reading and thought for a moment. “Sister, you’re overthinking it. Brother Mu isn’t that kind of person. He’s given you many gifts before, hasn’t he? And he’s never asked you for any heavenly treasures.”

Ye Lingxuan glanced at her sister. “I wasn’t talking about Brother Mu.”

Ye Qian simply hummed in response, her expression dismissive.

Ye Lingxuan frowned, feeling anxious.

She stood up, about to reprimand her sister, when a knock came from the door.

Then, a familiar male voice came from outside. “Lingxuan, can I come in?”

Ye Lingxuan paused, exchanged glances with her sister, sat back down, and straightened her posture. “Yes, come in.”

The door opened, and Mu Zhian, dressed in luxurious white robes, entered the room.

“Is there something you need, Brother Mu? Don’t you need to accompany your Jade Empress?” Ye Lingxuan asked indifferently.

For a moment, Mu Zhian saw the Ye Lingxuan from their days in Tianxuan City, the Holy Maiden of the Forbidden Zone who was polite to everyone and always maintained a certain distance.

She was always low-key, but her pride was evident.

Only after she started calling him “Brother Mu” did she gradually shed her reserved demeanor and reveal her girlish affections.

Ye Qian glanced at Mu Zhian and gave him a meaningful look.

I understand. Lingxuan is sulking… Mu Zhian walked into the room, smiling. “What’s wrong? Who upset you?”

Ye Lingxuan glared at him, crossing her long legs elegantly beneath her purple dress. “Are you asking knowingly, Brother Mu? We’ve barely seen each other since the alchemy competition.”

Mu Zhian smiled helplessly. “I’ve been in secluded cultivation since the alchemy competition. Haven’t you noticed the change in my spiritual energy?”

Ye Lingxuan, being an Innate Spiritual Body, had already sensed his Core Formation Rank 6 aura with a single scan of her consciousness, so she remained silent.

Mu Zhian took her hand gently. “I’m sorry. After the wedding, I’ll visit you and Qian’er every day.”

When comforting a girl, don’t try to reason with her. It’s better to just coax her.

Ye Lingxuan’s long eyelashes fluttered, and she bit her lip, suppressing a smile as she sensed her sister’s amused gaze. She hummed softly, feigning indifference.

“Mmm… It’s up to you, Brother Mu. After all, cultivation is very important. Don’t let trivial matters distract you.”

That’s what you say, but if I really focus on cultivation every day, you’ll probably tie me up with the Desolate Time Lock and drag me to the Forbidden Zone… Mu Zhian complained inwardly.

Suddenly, Ye Lingxuan said, “I know you want to help the Jade Empress, Brother Mu. I’ll help too.”

Mu Zhian paused, as if wanting to say something.

“Don’t misunderstand. I’m not helping her…”

She looked into Mu Zhian’s eyes, her purple eyes flickering before she shyly lowered her gaze. “I-I just want Brother Mu to be happy.”

Seemingly embarrassed, Ye Lingxuan quickly changed the subject. “So if you need anything from me, just tell Qian’er and me.”

Mu Zhian was silent for a long time, then said softly, “Thank you.”

“You’re so kind, Lingxuan. Let me hug you…”

Mu Zhian gently squeezed Ye Lingxuan’s hand, pulled her into his embrace, and then pulled Ye Qian into his arms as well.

With both sisters in his embrace, sitting on his lap, their warmth and fragrance filled his senses, making him close his eyes slightly.

These sisters, one elegant and the other charming, were both in the prime of their youth, incredibly alluring.

He looked at Ye Lingxuan’s shyly averted face, her fair neck, and her delicate features framed by her hair. He then glanced at Ye Qian, who had grown into a beautiful young woman, her bosom seemingly even larger than before.

Young Master Mu naturally deserved some credit for this.

“Let’s talk business now. Is there anything you need me to do, Brother Mu?” Ye Lingxuan asked softly, embarrassed by their intimacy in broad daylight.

“The wedding day is also when the Jade Pool’s defenses are weakest.”

Mu Zhian gently stroked Ye Lingxuan’s hair. “What do you think will happen then, Lingxuan?”

Although she couldn’t think clearly in his embrace, Ye Lingxuan’s eyes flickered with thought. “Is it time for the rats in the shadows to act?”

If that’s the case, I should ask my two uncles to clean up what wasn’t cleaned up last time.

Ye Lingxuan’s shy eyes turned cold.

…

Three more days passed uneventfully.

The wedding day finally arrived.

The Jade Pool Holy Land had become the focal point of countless cultivators in the Nine Provinces, and the Jade Empress’s grand wedding officially began!

On this day, countless cultivators went wild, regardless of whether they had harbored feelings for the Jade Empress in the past.

The main topic of conversation was the Jade Empress’s wedding.

One of the few Dao Integration experts in the Nine Provinces was marrying a young man, and this young man was a Core Formation disciple of the Two Polarities Sect… This news alone was enough to inspire envy.

Their age difference was vast, and many were jealous, as it seemed like an incredibly fortunate opportunity!

The Jade Pool Holy Land was quiet, as most of the disciples had gone to the Holy King City on Dragon Sparrows to witness the grand wedding.

Jade Pool elders guarded the perimeter of the Holy King City, and although some old monsters from the forbidden zones didn’t attend, they were secretly observing the event.

Several royal cities of the Jade Pool had been sealed off by the elders, and no one except invited guests was allowed to enter the Holy King City.

“Although I know this isn’t a real wedding, it still feels strange,” Bai Ruoxi said, looking at the vast, empty plaza, her voice filled with complex emotions.

Beside her stood a beautiful woman in a red cheongsam, her demeanor alluring and seductive.

Lan Feiying looked up, her charming eyes calm. She smiled faintly. “If the Jade Empress truly ascends to the Transcendence Realm, the future of the Nine Provinces will be rewritten.”

“I don’t know about the Nine Provinces, but if she ascends and takes Mu Lang away, we might not be able to do anything,” Bai Ruoxi said worriedly.

Lan Feiying frowned slightly, her smile fading, and remained silent.

Outsiders thought the Jade Empress wanted to get married, but the girls around Mu Zhian knew that she not only wanted to get married, but also to ascend to the Transcendence Realm.

She wanted both.

At that moment, Yu Ziyuan, the Peak Master of Dao Peak, who had come with them, suddenly asked, “Where’s Lingxuan?”

“Someone from the Forbidden Zone came today, and Sister went to deal with some matters,” Ye Qian whispered.

“But Wei Mengrou isn’t here either, and neither is Junior Sister Lan…”

Yu Ziyuan narrowed her eyes, a thoughtful glint in her eyes. She had a guess.

It seems this wedding, despite its peaceful facade, is filled with hidden undercurrents…

On the high platform, the elegant and dignified Jade Pool Matriarch walked to the front, her gentle, calm voice echoing through the Holy King City.

“Please welcome the bride and groom!”

With these words, the atmosphere reached a new climax.

Under the gazes of countless people, a woman in a red veil and embroidered shoes walked gracefully towards the high platform, along with Mu Zhian.

Within the bustling crowd, someone subtly gestured towards an ordinary-looking person in the corner.

Then, several cultivators vanished from the Holy King City in an instant.

Bai Ruoxi glanced at the two figures on stage, then turned and left the Holy King City.

The noisy chatter of the crowd gradually faded from her ears.

…

Jade Pool Holy Land.

Due to the wedding ceremony, the Jade Pool Holy Land seemed rather deserted, with only a few disciples and elders responsible for its security.

A cold wind blew, rippling the surface of the Jade Pool.

A man in black robes emerged from the shadows, his vertical pupils cold and merciless, staring at a Jade Pool disciple not far away.

Then, another cultivator silently appeared behind the man in black robes. It had the head of a beast and the body of a human, with eight pairs of spider-like wings on its back. Its wings stirred a gust of wind as it looked around with sinister eyes.

The man in black robes was about to approach the disciple when a clear, pleasant voice came from behind him.

“Brother Mu was right. Put some cheese in a trap, and the mice will come running.”

As the voice faded, the creatures in the shadows stirred. A figure emerged, its eyes filled with killing intent, and lunged towards the young woman in the purple dress.

Boom!

A sharp claw, like a blade, shot out from behind Ye Lingxuan, grabbing the creature and crushing it into dust.

“Someone from the Forbidden Zone?!”

The man in black robes’ heart pounded, sensing danger, and he turned to flee.

“If I’m not mistaken, you’re from the Wang family of the Eastern Continent, right?”

“Wang Teng, the eldest son of the Wang family?” Ye Lingxuan asked.

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Another creature from the Forbidden Zone behind her looked down at the creature on the ground indifferently, lightning flickering around its body.

Seeing the ancient creature about to attack, Wang Teng’s eyes widened in fear. He quickly said, “Wait, Miss Ye! I was only following the orders of the family elders, protecting the Jade Pool Holy Land—”

Before he could finish, his consciousness was crushed by the Kunpeng.

Ye Lingxuan tilted her head slightly, looking at the Southern Wilderness evil god beside Wang Teng, who was now showing signs of retreat. She smiled faintly. “You don’t need to explain. And there’s no need to mention the Wang family or any other ancient clan to try and intimidate me.”

She turned and bowed elegantly to the two creatures from the Forbidden Zone behind her.

Screams and the splattering of blood echoed through the shadows of the Jade Pool.

“From the moment you became his enemy, your identities no longer matter.”