It Turns Out, They Are the Protagonists-Chapter 418: The Fox Clans Territory, Ruoxis Maternal Home

This attire was meant to be elegant and refined. If the girls around Mu Zhian wore it, they would look fresh and graceful.

But on this voluptuous woman, it exuded an indescribable allure.

“Does it suit me?” The Demon Empress raised an eyebrow, twirling before Mu Zhian, her dress swirling around her.

It suits you very well. This is truly… captivating… Mu Zhian nodded with a smile. “It suits you perfectly, Your Majesty.”

His compliment was sincere.

As expected of the alluring ruler of the Demon Realm. Her true body was so captivating that even in simple clothes, she looked incredibly seductive.

Bai Ruoxi frowned slightly, glaring at the Demon Empress.

Wei Mengrou, although expressionless, also pursed her lips, hostility in her eyes.

The Demon Empress was usually flamboyant and seductive, but now, upon meeting Mu Zhian, she had changed into a much simpler outfit, which made them suspicious of her motives.

The Demon Empress glanced at the two women on the Dragon Sparrow and chuckled softly. “It seems my efforts to have the First Seat make this plain and simple outfit weren’t in vain.”

Didn’t the First Seat tell you that you’re alluring no matter what you wear, Your Majesty…? Mu Zhian complained inwardly.

The Demon Empress’s very being was seductive. Whether intentional or not, her every move captivated and mesmerized.

Therefore, no matter how simply she dressed, it only enhanced her allure.

Among the women Mu Zhian knew, none were as seductive as the Demon Empress.

The only one similar to her was Lan Feiying.

However, Lan Feiying’s charm was more subtle and internal, while the Demon Empress’s was overt and captivating, like a true vixen.

Although they seemed similar, their auras were completely different.

“I noticed that the Demon Realm seems to have abundant resources. Why did the First Demon Emperor want to conquer the Eastern Continent?” Mu Zhian suddenly asked.

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The Demon Realm had vast timber resources, while the Eastern Continent had more heavenly treasures and other resources. If they could complement each other, it would be beneficial for both sides.

The Demon Empress smiled playfully. “That old man somehow obtained a Heavenly Phoenix Cultivation Technique. Even among Dao Integration experts, few could rival him, except for the Jade Empress.”

“And at that time, the Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox, the Emperor-Devouring Ants, and the First Demon Emperor divided the Demon Realm. There was constant internal strife. The most direct way to unite the Demon Realm was to create an external enemy.”

With these few words, Mu Zhian understood the situation in the Demon Realm back then.

The Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox and the Emperor-Devouring Ants had both produced Dao Integration experts. Naturally, they wouldn’t submit to each other.

But if they continued fighting amongst themselves, the Demon Realm would be the one to suffer.

So the First Demon Emperor chose the simplest and most brutal solution: an external enemy.

No wonder the Eastern Continent and the Demon Realm were mortal enemies. Sometimes, a simple action from a powerful figure could affect the entire Nine Provinces… Mu Zhian sighed inwardly.

He invited the Demon Empress to join them on the Dragon Sparrow’s back.

With another pair of… ample assets on his back, the weight increased, and the Dragon Sparrow looked at Mu Zhian with innocent eyes, tilting its head.

“Be good. Just endure it,” Mu Zhian patted the Dragon Sparrow’s head sympathetically. Seeing that it refused to take off, he slapped it lightly.

The Dragon Sparrow let out an angry cry, turning its head to protest, but then it saw the Demon Empress’s alluring eyes staring at it, as if saying: The other two women didn’t complain. Are you complaining that I’m heavy?

Glancing at the two women in yellow and white on its back, the Dragon Sparrow lowered its head, feeling aggrieved.

Then, it smelled a faint medicinal fragrance and opened its mouth. Mu Zhian tossed two Rank 5 pills into its beak.

The listless Dragon Sparrow’s eyes lit up, and it raised its head proudly, flapping its wings and soaring into the sky with a loud cry.

In this world, both demons and beasts could cultivate. Two Rank 5 pills were enough for a month of cultivation under normal circumstances.

For the Dragon Sparrow, such a great supplement was enough to compensate for its hard work.

During their journey, Mu Zhian found some spirit chickens, spirit deer, and wild fruits unique to the Demon Realm in the ancient forest. He cooked them on the spot, and after they were full, they continued their journey north, led by the Demon Empress, gradually approaching the abandoned territory of the Fox Clan.

…

Southern Wilderness.

Regina, who had returned to the Southern Wilderness with Yao Meng, stood in the holy land’s temple, pointing at three ruins marked on the parchment map.

“The Ocean God has probably guessed that you won’t let him go. The Southern Wilderness is vast, but he can only be hiding in one of these three ruins.”

She moved her finger along the three circled ruins, stopping at a city. “Besides these, this city was also once controlled by the Ocean God. It has formations he set up, so he might be hiding there.”

“The Ocean God’s lifespan is nearing its end, so he severed his connection to the Dao. He’s currently only at the Soul Transformation realm, but if he fights desperately, he can temporarily reach Dao Integration. With the Southern Wilderness’s power, he’ll be difficult to deal with,” Regina reminded her.

Yao Meng said calmly, “You’re the Holy Maiden of the Southern Wilderness, yet you’re helping me. Aren’t you worried that the Southern Wilderness won’t have a Dao Integration expert to protect it?”

Regina shook her head. “The Southern Wilderness’s cultivation system is unique. The three Pillar Gods represent the three divinities of the Southern Wilderness. As long as they live, no new Dao Integration expert can emerge, and they control all the resources.”

“The Ocean God’s death will mark the end of an era in the Southern Wilderness. After that, new powers will rise.”

She was confident that if the three Pillar Gods could reach Dao Integration, so could she.

“But if that happens, new powers will quickly rise within the Southern Wilderness, and you might no longer be the Holy Maiden. Aren’t you worried?” Yao Meng asked with interest.

Regina chuckled. “Anyone who wants the position of Holy Maiden can have it. I’m not interested in it anymore.”

Compared to the position of Holy Maiden, her transaction with a certain someone was more important.

“And,”

Regina looked at Yao Meng and smiled. “I’ve already contacted several elders who support me. I’m confident I can control the resources of the Southern Wilderness.”

In the past, the Southern Wilderness was divided among the three Pillar Gods. Now, with the Sky God and the Earth God dead, once the Ocean God also perished, the resources of the Southern Wilderness would become the target of the newly emerging powers.

And Regina had already made her plans.

No one who could become the Holy Maiden was a fool, unprepared for the future.

Besides, if she wanted to invite Mu Zhian to the Southern Wilderness in the future, she would need to prepare a ‘gift,’ wouldn’t she?

…

Two days later, they flew over a lush forest on the Dragon Sparrow.

Pink demonic qi, emitting an ominous aura, enveloped the forest.

This demonic qi was terrifying, indicating that at least a Nascent Soul Rank 6 or higher expert was in secluded cultivation within. If Mu Zhian were alone, he would be apprehensive.

But with the Demon Empress by his side, occasionally brushing against her fair skin, and her reassuring voice transmissions, he felt no fear.

It’s so nice having Your Majesty here… Mu Zhian looked at the ominous forest below and sighed inwardly with genuine gratitude.

Many ancient forests in the Demon Realm were home to long-lived old monsters. In this dog-eat-dog world, a young demon cultivator’s survival depended heavily on their bloodline.

A good bloodline meant a powerful background, and unless they were mortal enemies, these old monsters rarely killed demon cultivators with noble bloodlines.

If their bloodline wasn’t good, it depended on their luck.

If they were unlucky and encountered an awakened old monster while passing through a forest, they could be captured and refined into blood essence, and they could only blame their bad luck.

In short, many deep mountains in the Demon Realm were home to old monsters in secluded cultivation. Weaker demon cultivators usually concealed their auras and didn’t dare to fly on their swords when passing through these areas, afraid of provoking them.

If Mu Zhian were traveling alone and openly flying on a Dragon Sparrow, even with Ye Qingxin’s help, he would inevitably encounter trouble.

But with the Demon Empress present, although their flight disturbed many old monsters, and a few even emerged from their seclusion, they all retreated after seeing the figures on the Dragon Sparrow’s back.

“Most demon cultivators in the Demon Realm probably don’t know Your Majesty, do they? Why haven’t we encountered any demon cultivators along the way?”

Mu Zhian, riding the Dragon Sparrow with Bai Ruoxi on his left, Wei Mengrou on his right, and the Demon Empress beside him, suddenly asked.

“Bloodline is everything in the Demon Realm. Most demon cultivators haven’t seen me, but that doesn’t mean they can’t sense my aura,” the Demon Empress explained.

She leaned against Mu Zhian languidly, her voice soft and seductive.

Mu Zhian understood.

Even without her status as the ruler of the Demon Realm, the Demon Empress’s bloodline was incredibly noble.

No wonder their journey had been so smooth.

“Alright, let’s hurry. We’re almost there,” Mu Zhian patted the Dragon Sparrow’s head and fed it two more Rank 5 pills.

The Dragon Sparrow’s back was crowded. Normally, it could only carry two people, but there were already three on their way to the Demon Realm, and now there were four.

This mount from the Jade Pool Holy Land was carrying a weight it shouldn’t have to bear, but it didn’t dare to complain.

Well, not exactly. With the Rank 5 pills as food, it seemed quite happy.

The Demon Empress, Bai Ruoxi, and Wei Mengrou could all fly, and they would be much faster than the Dragon Sparrow carrying four people. Mu Zhian could also use the Heaven-Measuring Ruler and follow them.

But with the beauties’ soft bodies pressed against him, their… ample assets practically on his lap, Mu Zhian couldn’t resist.

Being crowded with beauties wasn’t crowded at all. It was… enjoyable.

And the Demon Empress and the others also didn’t mention leaving the Dragon Sparrow.

Even Bai Ruoxi, who disliked the Demon Empress, tolerated her being close to Mu Lang.

After all, complaining would only lead to conflict, and if they fought, Mu Zhian might be the one to leave the Dragon Sparrow and fly on his sword.

The Demon Empress also understood this, so she didn’t mention the crowded situation.

They all tacitly avoided the topic.

The journey from the Demon Realm to the Fox Clan’s territory took about three days on a Dragon Sparrow. After traveling for two days, the lush forests gradually gave way to a barren plateau, its high altitude bringing cold weather and thin air.

The Dragon Sparrow whined, tears welling up in its eyes as it looked at Mu Zhian.

Although Mu Zhian had been feeding it pills along the way, enhancing its realm, its stamina was still limited.

“Since the Dragon Sparrow is tired, let’s rest in my pocket dimension for tonight. We should arrive at the Fox Clan’s territory tomorrow afternoon,” the Demon Empress suggested, taking out a blooming purple sun flower.

Bai Ruoxi glanced at the flower, a strange look in her eyes as she subconsciously clutched the purple sun flower ornament on her chest.

Seeing the flower reminded her of many unpleasant things.

For example, how Mu Zhian had pleaded with the Demon Empress for a treasure to conceal her demonic qi.

And she didn’t know what kind of sacrifices Mu Lang had made during that… plea.

The Demon Empress tossed the purple sun flower into the air, and a demonic purple light flickered as her pocket dimension opened, drawing them all in.

Inside was a magnificent valley, with a large hall at its bottom.

The Demon Empress looked at the three of them and smiled. “After traveling for two days, even with the Dragon Sparrow carrying us, your mental energy must be depleted. Rest well tonight.”

Mu Zhian hummed in response, and they followed the Demon Empress into the hall.

After finding a place to stay, Mu Zhian was about to meditate when Bai Ruoxi called out softly, “Mu Lang, wait. I have something to discuss with you.”

Mu Zhian pondered for a moment, glanced around, made sure no one was nearby, and nodded slightly. “In that case, let’s talk in our room.”

He took her hand and led her to a room within the hall.

Unlike the cold yet alluring Demon Empress in Mu Zhian’s memory, the room was decorated in a girlish style, with light pink colors and strawberry patterns on the table.

Two candles burned by the bed, and another candle flickered on the table.

I didn’t expect the Demon Empress to be so girlish at heart. It’s hard to believe she’s the ruler of the Demon Realm who even devoured the essence of a former overlord… Mu Zhian turned to Bai Ruoxi. “What did you want to talk about, Ruoxi?”

Bai Ruoxi’s eyes were filled with a complex mix of emotions. “I know Mu Lang came here for the Soul Locking Bell, but after we reach the Fox Clan’s territory, I want to visit the place where my mother used to live. We might need some extra time…”

She was worried about delaying Mu Zhian’s plans, but this was probably her only chance to visit the Demon Realm.

The Fox Clan’s territory had declined. With the passage of time, things would change even more.

By then, even the house Bai Yuanfeng had described to her daughter might be gone, erased by time.

“I brought you here to fulfill your wish. You don’t have to worry about that,” Mu Zhian said with a gentle smile.

He closed the door behind him and turned to see Bai Ruoxi sitting at the table by the window, taking out paper and a brush from her storage ring.

“I remember Mother telling me about the Fox Clan’s territory and showing me a map. Since we’re resting here tonight, I’ll draw a map of the area. It might save Mu Lang some trouble tomorrow—”

Before Bai Ruoxi could finish, Mu Zhian walked behind her, embraced her waist, and gently pushed her onto the table.

“Mu… Lang…?” Bai Ruoxi murmured, confused.

“This is more… convenient,” Mu Zhian explained, looking at the beauty’s curvaceous figure before him.

Bai Ruoxi’s eyes flickered with confusion. “But it’s not convenient for me to draw…”

“But it’s convenient for multitasking. It’s fine. You draw your map, and I’ll do my thing. We won’t interfere with each other.”

Mu Zhian took Bai Ruoxi’s hand, urging her to continue drawing, then lifted her white dress.

Bai Ruoxi’s eyes widened, as if realizing something, and she glared at him, blushing.

She quickly looked away, her face flushed, and continued drawing the map.