When the shadowy figure called out “Mu Lang,” the three people present, including the Demon Realm Empress, were stunned into silence.
A thick black mist filled the hall, but her voice was crystal clear, reaching everyone’s ears. Gu Bo Xing stared at the powerful being he had summoned, his initial excitent replaced by shock.
Mu Lang?
Who is she calling Mu Lang…?
Although he had a vague idea, Gu Bo Xing still couldn’t believe it. He stared at the shadowy figure, then his gaze shifted to Mu Zhi’an.
The shadow had reacted when he called out ‘Primordial Witch’… In other words, the powerful being summoned by his Soul Summoning technique… was the Primordial Witch?!
And she had just called out ‘Mu Lang’…
If she wasn’t referring to soone else, then the only person present with the surna ‘Mu’ was…
A sense of absurdity washed over Gu Bo Xing. He felt as if he were in a dream.
How could a young cultivator, barely twenty years old, be the Dao Companion of a Dao Integration expert…? Did she have a peculiar preference for younger n?
Even so, the being summoned by the Soul Summoning technique was soone who had already perished, at least a thousand years ago.
A thousand years ago… Where was Mu Zhi’an then?
A deathly silence fell over the hall as the shadowy figure, shrouded in black mist, slowly walked towards Mu Zhi’an.
The Primordial Witch. A woman whose life was a legend. Even when she left the World Sea, no one knew her real na. Her unpredictable attacks and captivating beauty had earned her the title ‘Witch’.
And now, she had reappeared as a shadow, and it seed she rembered everything from her past.
Mu Zhi’an also looked at her.
I know she’s the Primordial Witch, but what’s going on? ngrou is the Primordial Witch, and this shadow is also the Primordial Witch… Why are there two of them?
And she even called Mu Lang… His mind was reeling.
Wei ngrou stood nearby, staring at the shadow, her heart filled with confusion.
“Do you have your own consciousness?” Mu Zhi’an couldn’t help but ask.
“I’m dead, but my consciousness remains. I was summoned by your Soul Summoning technique,” the Primordial Witch replied softly.
Gu Bo Xing looked up at the shadowy figure, his eyes filled with excitent. “Primordial Witch, I was the one who summoned you, not Mu Zhi’an. If you co to the World Sea with , I’ll find a way to revive you. So please, stop the Demon Realm Empress—”
However, the Primordial Witch seed unfazed. Her calm and clear voice echoed through the hall.
“You summoned , but you used him as the dium.”
Her gaze softened as she looked at Mu Zhi’an.
The Demon Realm Empress narrowed her eyes, pondering her words.
Mu Zhi’an was also stunned, his eyes filled with suspicion.
To summon the Primordial Witch, Gu Bo Xing had sacrificed 70% of his Spiritual Energy and permanently lost another 20%. He had witnessed it himself.
But what was this ‘dium’ she spoke of?
Gu Bo Xing was also confused.
His eyes flickered as he thought about her words.
Mu Zhi’an was the dium for summoning the Primordial Witch…?
His mind raced, replaying the events that had transpired.
The Soul Summoning technique required two conditions.
Firstly, a large amount of Spiritual Energy as a sacrifice. Secondly, a blessing from the Dao Integration expert being summoned.
And the ‘dium’ referred to Gu Bo Xing himself.
Logically, he hadn’t made any mistakes…
“I choose the dium,” the Primordial Witch said softly.
Gu Bo Xing’s pupils constricted as if realizing sothing. He gasped.
He slowly looked up, his gaze fixed on Mu Zhi’an. “He received a blessing from the Primordial Witch in the past, a blessing far greater than mine, so you chose him as the dium?!”
“…How is that possible?” he exclaid in disbelief.
“My cultivation technique, my blessings… I obtained everything from the World Sea. How could he, soone who has never been to the World Sea, possess such a blessing?!”
The Primordial Witch glanced at Gu Bo Xing but didn’t answer.
Mu Zhi’an didn’t need any blessing from her because she herself was his greatest blessing.
They had been Dao Companions in the past… and Mu Zhi’an himself was the dium!
Crack.
A crack appeared on the floor, then another, and another, spreading like a spiderweb.
A black shadow erged from the cracks, then more and more shadows seeped out, silently enveloping Gu Bo Xing.
“Impossible… How is this possible?! The Primordial Witch chose him as the dium, yet she’s absorbing my Spiritual Energy! Why?!”
Gu Bo Xing knelt on the ground, like a devout believer, murmuring incoherently as he watched the black shadows form a net, trapping him within.
He couldn’t believe it. He had been so confident in his plan, even after the Demon Realm Empress’s arrival.
But…
The powerful being he had summoned was obeying Mu Zhi’an… simply because he had called out her na.
The black net completely enveloped Gu Bo Xing, his Spiritual Energy rapidly dissipating.
But the fear in his eyes gradually faded, replaced by a fervent desire… a desire for power.
The Primordial Witch’s abilities were strange, unpredictable, powerful, and dazzling. In his mories, she was proficient in countless techniques, from divination and alchemy to Artifact Spirit awakening… Although he wasn’t as powerful as her, he was still skilled in divination.
He had perford a divination in the past, and the result was: obtaining the Calamity Body would grant him a chance to achieve Dao Integration!
The Calamity Body likely held the key to the Primordial Witch’s secrets…
“Primordial Witch…” Gu Bo Xing knelt on the ground, the black net silently lting into the floor as his consciousness dissipated into the air.
…
The hall was in ruins. The black shadow stood silently before Mu Zhi’an, her face still hidden, but the terrifying aura emanating from her was palpable.
I initially thought Gu Bo Xing was a villain, but his story is actually quite touching… Mu Zhi’an thought to himself.
If this were in the modern world, the headline would be: The Great Qian Dynasty’s Imperial Advisor Sacrifices 20% of His Cultivation for Wei ngrou, Her Story is Heartwarming.
He wondered what Gu Bo Xing would think if he heard that.
He had exhausted his Spiritual Energy and paid a heavy price to summon the Primordial Witch, only to discover that she was Mu Zhi’an’s Dao Companion…
If he didn’t have a strong ntality, this incident would probably make him vomit blood every ti he cultivated.
Suddenly, the Primordial Witch’s shadow distorted slightly, then transford into a wisp of black smoke and silently entered Wei ngrou’s body.
Within Wei ngrou’s Vessel, the Primordial Witch’s will was enveloped by the shadow.
Wei ngrou, as if sensing sothing, closed her eyes, her Spiritual Sense scanning her Vessel.
Then, a look of surprise appeared in her eyes.
“What’s wrong?” Mu Zhi’an asked.
Wei ngrou looked up at him. “The other fragnt of my will has been nurtured by that consciousness. It won’t disappear anymore.”
“Is it because of the Primordial Witch who was just summoned?” Mu Zhi’an asked thoughtfully.
But how did Gu Bo Xing manage to summon the Primordial Witch? She was Wei ngrou. How could he summon another one?
As if reading his thoughts, the Demon Realm Empress’s alluring eyes twinkled mischievously. “The Primordial Witch within your maid’s Vessel was just a fragnt of will. What Gu Bo Xing summoned was likely the consciousness, or rather, the ‘shell’, of that will.”
If the Primordial Witch’s will within Wei ngrou’s body had been fragile and could disappear at any mont, then the consciousness summoned by Gu Bo Xing had given it a ‘body’, ensuring its survival.
The Primordial Witch was now a true individual, just like Gong Lianyue within Bai Ruoxi, a consciousness with its own will.
Understanding this, Mu Zhi’an relaxed, finally breathing a sigh of relief.
“When did you et the Primordial Witch?” the Demon Realm Empress suddenly asked.
She glanced at him subtly. “The way she addressed you was quite interesting.”
Mu Zhi’an t her gaze. She was undeniably beautiful, her allure unchanged after ten thousand years. Although she lacked a young girl’s innocence, her mature and seductive charm was even more captivating.
This was why he had always liked older won. They were mature, sexy, and… rich.
“You might not believe this, Your Majesty, but I have no mories of the Primordial Witch,” Mu Zhi’an said helplessly, shaking his head.
He looked at his maid, her simple yellow dress unable to conceal her alluring figure. “But you should know sothing about ngrou, Your Majesty.”
The Demon Realm Empress should have already known that Wei ngrou was the Primordial Witch.
Back in the Martial Realm, after being provoked by the Demon Realm Empress, Wei ngrou had taken action and ‘rescued’ him from her grasp.
The power to manipulate ti… Among the people he knew, only two possessed such an ability: Ye Lingxuan, with her Desolate Ti Lock, and Wei ngrou.
The Demon Realm Empress glanced at Wei ngrou, her gaze seeming to penetrate her body, reaching the consciousness within her Vessel, then she looked away.
Seeing that she wasn’t dwelling on the matter, Mu Zhi’an thanked her sincerely. “Thank you for your help, Your Majesty. If it weren’t for you, ngrou and I would have been in grave danger.”
If she hadn’t intervened, Gu Bo Xing wouldn’t have summoned the Primordial Witch, and none of this would have happened.
The Demon Realm Empress looked at him with a playful smile. “You’re the first person I’ve t who dared to use , Young Master Mu.”
Mu Zhi’an said respectfully, “You’re misunderstanding , Your Majesty. I simply felt that handing ngrou over to the Great Qian Dynasty wouldn’t benefit the Demon Realm, so I imdiately sought your help.”
The Demon Realm Empress raised an eyebrow and glanced at him.
In the past, she would have appreciated his humble and respectful deanor, but now… His formality displeased her.
However… it didn’t matter.
After she finished her seclusion, when Mu Zhi’an ca to the Demon Realm, she would have him lie down obediently, and under his surprised and expectant gaze… she would savor every last bit of the ‘cake’ soone had so carefully protected.
And then, she would reveal the truth.
She would tell him everything that had happened in the past… and their story.
That seed… rather enjoyable.
The Demon Realm Empress licked her lips and smiled at Mu Zhi’an. “I ca to rescue you without even dealing with the matters in the Demon Realm. Don’t you have anything to say?”
Mu Zhi’an cupped his fists respectfully. “I’m eternally grateful for your kindness, Your Majesty. If you ever need anything from , I’ll do my best to assist you.”
The Demon Realm Empress looked at him aningfully. “You’ll have a chance to repay soon,” she said softly.
However, ‘soon’ would be at least six months later…
She couldn’t leave the Northern Realm until she finished refining the Primordial Demon Emperor’s essence.
The damaged parts of the hall began to repair themselves. Mu Zhi’an quickly collected his thoughts, thanked the Demon Realm Empress again, and then, seeing that it was ti to leave, he excused himself.
After this incident, his impression of the Demon Realm Empress had changed drastically. He could tell she truly valued him. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have intervened so readily.
…
Leaving the dream realm, Mu Zhi’an opened his eyes and saw Wei ngrou curled up beside him.
It was late at night, and the room was quiet. Wei ngrou seed to have woken up later than him. Her eyes were closed, as if she was still dreaming.
It’s a sha maid outfits don’t exist in this era. I think ngrou would look amazing in one… Mu Zhi’an thought to himself, his hand resting on her slender waist, enjoying the softness of her body.
Wei ngrou slowly awoke from her slumber and looked at him with a hazy gaze.
“How are you feeling, ngrou? Any discomfort?” Mu Zhi’an asked with concern, his arm around her waist.
He was a bold and courageous young man, and even while expressing his concern, his hand was already exploring her curves.
Wei ngrou finally ca to her senses and glared at him, swatting his hand away and moving out of his embrace.
She smoothed her dress and glanced at him. “I’m fine.”
Mu Zhi’an looked at her, his eyes questioning. “Then… shall we continue?”
After this incident, no enemy would dare to enter the Garden of Heavenly Harmony, so he could finally relax.
And when a man relaxed, his thoughts naturally turned to… pleasurable activities.
He hadn’t been able to finish with Wei ngrou earlier because of his strong self-control. But now that the problem had been resolved, he had no more reservations.
However, Wei ngrou seed to have recovered from her earlier shyness and ambiguous deanor. She simply glanced at him and said calmly, “I have a match tomorrow. Let’s get so rest.”
Then, ignoring him, she transford into a shadow and disappeared.
anwhile, in a room deep within the Garden of Heavenly Harmony, the Jade Empress slowly opened her eyes. As always, she was the picture of ethereal beauty, her green dress flowing around her, her aura cold and pure, like a snow lotus blooming on an icy mountain.
She turned her head slightly, her gaze fixed on the Great Qian Dynasty.
She hadn’t intervened when Gu Bo Xing attacked in the Martial Realm because she hadn’t been there at the ti and had only learned about it later.
But this ti…
Did that arrogant fool really think he could act so brazenly without consequences?
…
Imperial Palace.
The man in Daoist robes suddenly opened his eyes, coughing up blood as he clutched his chest, his breathing ragged.
The Emperor, who was ditating, turned to look at him in shock. “Imperial Advisor! What happened?!”
Gu Bo Xing waved his hand weakly, his eyes filled with apprehension. “This Calamity Body matter… is much more complicated than we thought.”
“But it wasn’t a complete loss. At least we know that maid is closely connected to the Primordial Witch.”
This proved that his earlier divination hadn’t been wrong. Through the Calamity Body, he could find the path to Dao Integration!
Gu Bo Xing paused, then continued, “Your Majesty, I need to prepare for my breakthrough to the Soul Transformation Realm… I’ll need so Spirit Stones…”
The Emperor frowned slightly.
He had already depleted most of the national treasury trying to nurture a Soul Transformation expert. If this continued, the people might revolt.
“If I reach the Soul Transformation Realm, Your Majesty’s dream of longevity will also be realized,” Gu Bo Xing said softly. “We’ve co this far. Are you going to give up now?”
“Once I reach Soul Transformation, with the power of faith from the people, I won’t even fear a Dao Integration expert.”
And then, if necessary, he could swiftly take the Calamity Body… Mu Zhi’an had been lucky this ti, managing to bring her into a dream realm.
But what about next ti?
The Emperor’s eyes flickered, and he was about to agree when a guard suddenly rushed into the temple.
“Your Majesty!”
“Why are you disturbing my cultivation?” the Emperor frowned, turning to look at the guard.
The guard seed to be calming himself down. After a mont, he said, “Soone from the Jade Pool has arrived. They’re already in the palace…”
“Who?” Gu Bo Xing asked abruptly, looking up.
A bad feeling crept into his heart.
The guard looked at him and said in a low voice,
“The Jade Empress.”
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