It Turns Out, They Are the Protagonists Chapter 388: The Primordial Witch’s Third Wisp of Consciousn

A few days before the Jade Empress’s wedding, envoys from all over the Nine Provinces had arrived to witness the grand event.

On the roof of the Profound Moon Hall, Mu Zhian stood with his hands clasped behind his back, overlooking the ancient Jade Pool Holy Land.

A cold wind blew, his white robes fluttering in the wind. He could faintly hear the conversations of the Jade Pool disciples below.

“What’s wrong? Why are you so down?”

A seductive, lodious voice suddenly echoed in his mind, pulling him back to reality.

“Is it because you’re about to get married? But if nothing unexpected happens, this wedding might not go through.”

The biggest difference between the Dao Integration realm and the Transcendence Realm was that the forr was within the rules of heaven and earth, while the latter was not, and therefore, their cultivation wasn’t restricted.

If the Jade Empress ascended to the Transcendence Realm and beca the Human Emperor, the Southern Wilderness and the Western Regions, who had grudges against her, would be the first to suffer.

To prevent this, their first step would be to disable the Jade Pool Holy Land’s formations, and this wedding was their best opportunity.

“Or are you worried that the Jade Empress will be too… enthusiastic on your wedding night? Judging from her attitude towards you these past few days, she shouldn’t go too far,” Ye Qingxin said teasingly.

The Jade Empress didn’t know that the World Cleansing Green Lotus’s seal had been undone. Except for that one night when Mu Zhian’s spiritual energy consumption was unusually high, the spiritual energy in his Innate Celestial Furnace had been steadily depleting.

Mu Zhian wasn’t in the mood for jokes. The cold wind blew his hair back, revealing his handso face. He sighed softly. “Ruoxi and the others are arriving today.”

Ye Qingxin humd in response. “Didn’t you tell them that this wedding has another purpose? They should understand, right?”

“If it were , I would certainly understand,” she added.

I understand, I understand. Senior Ye is broad-minded, just like your… heart. The other girls around are a bit narrow-minded… Mu Zhian understood that Ye Qingxin was praising him.

“I told them about the wedding, and they didn’t say much,” Mu Zhian said.

However, although he had told them, and they had tacitly agreed, if those hiding in the shadows were deterred by Yao ng’s remaining power and continued to watch them get married…

Wouldn’t he be screwed?

For Yao ng’s plan, Young Master Mu had made a great sacrifice.

“Senior Ye, do you think the Heaven-asuring Ruler’s power is comparable to an ancestral artifact?” Mu Zhian suddenly asked.

“Of course. The Heaven-Asking Lock was likely a weapon of the Lord of the Heavenly Court. It can transform into the most suitable weapon based on its owner’s personality. Even without its divinity, its power is no less than an ancestral artifact.”

Ye Qingxin’s eyes were filled with doubt. “Why are you asking this?”

Mu Zhian said sadly, “I’m just wondering if the Heaven-asuring Ruler can undo the bindings of three or more ancestral artifacts.”

Ye Qingxin: “?”

“Forget it. I’m fine.”

Mu Zhian shook off his gloomy thoughts and was about to jump down from the roof to ditate when he suddenly sensed a fragrant breeze beside him.

Although the other party was trying to conceal their aura, Mu Zhian imdiately sensed the woman behind him.

He pretended not to notice, faintly hearing the soft footsteps approaching.

“Young Master Mu, are you waiting for to ambush you? You’ve already noticed , haven’t you?”

A soft, slightly frail voice ca from behind him. Mu Zhian turned his head, but Regina had already vanished, reappearing before him in a flash.

A rose-like fragrance filled the air, and her beautiful, exotic face appeared before him, their faces so close that they could feel each other’s breath.

“Regina, when did you co up here?” Mu Zhian feigned surprise.

The beautiful woman with light golden hair smiled at him. “You’re quite the actor, Young Master Mu. You have the Chaos Body, which includes the Innate Spiritual Body. How could you not know that I ca up here?”

Mu Zhian shrugged. “Since you know I have the Chaos Body, why did you bother concealing your aura?”

Regina smiled sweetly. “I just wanted to see how your Innate Spiritual Body compares to Miss Ye’s.”

Mu Zhian looked at her. Today, the Holy Maiden of the Southern Wilderness wore a dark patterned dress, her features delicate, her eyes slightly moist, her fair skin pale, like a sheltered young lady.

The black dress accentuated her translucent skin.

“What’s wrong? Young Master Mu, you’re about to be a married man. We should maintain so distance,” Regina giggled.

Mu Zhian looked away. “Seeing that you’re doing well, I’m relieved.”

Regina was stunned, then chuckled softly. “What do you an, Young Master Mu?”

“If Xueyi finds you, only one of your consciousnesses will survive, right?” Mu Zhian said.

“You must have been worried about this for a long ti.”

Regina was silent.

Mu Zhian was right. She had been thinking about this for the past few days.

She was a ‘doll’ prepared by Xueyi. Once the three Pillar Gods found Xueyi, they would let her consciousness devour her own, and Regina would cease to exist.

“If my consciousness disappears, our agreent will be void.”

Regina chuckled softly. “You can then trade the Innate Dao Body and the Reincarnation spiritual energy with soone else.”

“Are you afraid of death?” Mu Zhian asked calmly, his expression unchanged.

She nodded slightly, then shook her head.

“Don’t worry. There are four complete Dao Integration experts in the Eastern Continent now. If you stay here, the three Pillar Gods wouldn’t dare to act openly against you. Besides, they don’t even know where Xueyi is. Even if they did, they wouldn’t dare to act rashly before Yao ng ascends to the Transcendence Realm.”

Mu Zhian chuckled. “I didn’t expect the invincible Holy Maiden of the Southern Wilderness to have a cowardly side.”

“I just feel unwilling to give away the fruits of my cultivation for so many years,” Regina said softly.

“Then stay in the Jade Pool and cultivate in peace.”

Mu Zhian smiled. “I’ll ensure you’re alive until our agreent is fulfilled.”

Regina smiled silently. She wanted to say, what can you, a re Core Formation Rank 6 cultivator, do? But then she realized that Mu Zhian was the only one in the Nine Provinces who would say such a thing to her, so she remained silent.

“I’ll be going back now.”

She turned and disappeared from the roof, walking among the Jade Pool disciples, yet appearing out of place and lonely.

…

Back in his pavilion, Mu Zhian sat cross-legged on the soft mat and opened his palm.

A drop of blood essence, emitting a soft glow, appeared.

This blood essence seed to be from an Immortal Ascension cultivator. Besides the Demon Empress, probably no one in this world could refine it.

But Mu Zhian was an exception.

“If I refine it, I wonder if there will be any side effects…” Mu Zhian sighed worriedly.

A few days ago, just scanning the blood essence with his consciousness had made him lose consciousness and experience a ‘dream.’

If he refined it, who knew what would happen.

This was why he hadn’t refined it yet.

I wonder if this Immortal Ascension blood essence is from the sa person as the one in the ancient coffin…

Mu Zhian clenched his fist, storing the blood essence back into his Innate Celestial Furnace, then looked at Ye Qingxin, who was sitting languidly on the soft mat beside him.

“Senior Ye, you don’t need to stay in my Innate Celestial Furnace to nourish your consciousness anymore? You seem to be coming out quite frequently lately.”

Ye Qingxin knew he was hinting at sothing. A seductive glint flashed in her eyes as she dangled her jade-like feet beneath her black and red dress, glancing at him with a faint smile.

“Don’t worry about the Jade Empress noticing my presence. She’s currently in the Profound Moon Hall, discussing her plans with the other Jade Pool elders.”

She crossed her arms, her legs crossed, and smiled. “And… you seem excited, don’t you?”

When did she develop this… NTR hobby…? Mu Zhian complained inwardly, then looked at the beauty sitting on the soft mat, his gaze lingering on her ample bosom.

He had to admit, they were truly… impressive.

Ye Qingxin followed his gaze and seed to understand.

However, instead of avoiding his gaze, she deliberately pushed out her chest.

If you have the guts, you can try touching them. But only if you’re not afraid of the Jade Empress suddenly returning and seeing this.

Mu Zhian calmly looked away, closing his eyes and maintaining his composure.

Heh, do you really think I’ll be blinded by beauty?

…I really want to subdue her right now!

This woman had been teasing him several tis while Yao ng was away, but this place wasn’t safe, and he didn’t dare to gamble.

If this scene were to be described, it would be: Right before the wedding, the ‘bride,’ Mu Zhian, is secretly eting and even being intimate with another person behind the ‘groom’s’ back…

Although Yao ng had been frequently visiting the Profound Moon Hall to make plans, there was no guarantee that she wouldn’t suddenly return.

And Ye Qingxin was the type who only allowed looking, not touching, which was incredibly frustrating.

If it weren’t for the fact that even this wisp of her consciousness was at the peak of the Nascent Soul realm, he would have subdued her and spanked her…

“Forget it. I won’t tease you today.”

A playful smile flashed in Ye Qingxin’s eyes, and her brows relaxed. “The wedding is approaching, and things might get a bit chaotic these next few days. I’ll ensure your safety in secret, but you should also be careful.”

“As for whether to refine that blood essence or not, it’s up to you.”

Mu Zhian nodded slightly, remaining silent.

If he refined the blood essence, his strength would likely reach a terrifying level in a short ti, but just scanning it with his consciousness had caused such severe side effects. Refining it would be even more dangerous.

“Actually, you can just keep the blood essence within your Innate Celestial Furnace.”

Ye Qingxin’s cold voice softened slightly, and she gently caressed Mu Zhian’s face. “Whether it’s for Qian’er’s sake or because our transaction isn’t complete yet, I’ll ensure your safety until you reach the Soul Transformation realm.”

“No other reason?” Mu Zhian suddenly asked.

Ye Qingxin was stunned. As their gazes t, Mu Zhian could vaguely see golden flas dancing around her ethereal figure, making her appear holy and divine.

The red cinnabar between her brows and her alluring eyes added a touch of charm.

Ye Qingxin didn’t answer, but placed her hands on either side of Mu Zhian’s face, leaned forward, and gently kissed him on the lips.

Looking into his eyes, she smiled faintly. “As for other reasons, what do you think?”

Just as Mu Zhian was about to embrace her waist, Ye Qingxin slipped away with a playful smile.

She transford into a streak of red light and returned to his Innate Celestial Furnace.

Winter sunlight stread into the pavilion, and the lingering lody of the guqin created a peaceful atmosphere.

This woman really likes to play gas…

Mu Zhian touched his lips, took a deep breath, and cald himself.

Looking at the blood essence in his hand, his gaze turned cold.

He had to try, no matter what.

Perhaps by refining it, he could learn its origins.

And he needed strength to… teach Senior Ye a lesson and let her know the consequences of teasing him!

…

Outside the gates of the Jade Pool Holy Land.

“Please follow . The Jade Empress has prepared rooms for you in the palace.”

A Jade Pool disciple in a white dress looked at the disciples and Peak Masters from the Two Polarities Sect with a respectful smile.

Ye Lingxuan smiled and asked, “Sister, do you know where Mu Zhian is now?”

Bai Ruoxi, standing beside her, also looked up, her gentle eyes so captivating that the disciple was montarily stunned. “Young Master Mu is cultivating in the Returning Unity Pavilion where the Jade Empress is in seclusion.”

The Returning Unity Pavilion where the Jade Empress is in seclusion… Bai Ruoxi’s eyes flickered, then she smiled gently. “Thank you, Sister.”

The disciple suddenly snapped out of her daze, looking at Bai Ruoxi with apprehension.

She hadn’t noticed before, but this seemingly delicate woman seed to possess a natural charm. Just a few words had almost srized her.

These people are not to be trifled with… The disciple collected her thoughts, wanting to complete her task quickly.

They passed through several halls and followed a wooden staircase, led by the disciple, finally stopping at a private room on the eighth floor.

“If you need anything, just tell the disciples here,” the disciple said with a smile before turning to leave.

“Should we go see him now?”

Wei ngrou asked softly, her usual cold deanor unchanged.

Bai Ruoxi shook her head gently. “He should already know we’re here. Since he hasn’t co, he must be busy with sothing. Let’s wait a little longer.”

If Mu Zhian were present, he would probably sigh inwardly: Ruoxi is truly a good girl, so considerate and understanding.

Lan Mulian scoffed. “I’m afraid after staying here for a few days, he’s already forgotten that he has Dao Companions.”

The Jade Empress was incredibly beautiful, with an Innate Dao Body. Her every word and action carried a unique celestial charm, making her irresistible. If she used that captivating voice on Junior Brother, it would be strange if he could refuse.

She was friends with the Jade Pool Holy Maiden and knew about this special constitution.

Lan Feiying looked at her sister aningfully, a faint smile on her beautiful face.

She transmitted her voice, “Sister, are you defending Junior Sister Bai, or are you upset that he’s neglecting you?”

Lan Mulian raised an eyebrow, her usual noble and aloof deanor unchanged, but a coldness entered her eyes as she glanced at her sister.

Suddenly, Ye Qian seed to sense sothing and turned her head, whispering, “Master is here.”

The atmosphere imdiately froze, and Senior Sister Lan’s gaze turned cold as she looked behind her.

A streak of green light silently landed at the bottom of the stairs, transforming into an ethereal figure.

Bai Ruoxi looked at her with gentle eyes. “Has the Jade Empress’s plan been finalized? Why are you free to visit us?”

Yao ng smiled. “I was just worried that you wouldn’t be comfortable here. But it seems you’re satisfied.”

Her gaze fell on the mature woman in the loose white robe behind Ye Lingxuan.

“With you here, I can rest assured.”

The Reincarnated Empress looked at Yao ng with doubt. “Strange, your aura—”

Before she could finish, Yao ng placed her finger on her lips, a gentle, sisterly smile on her face.

The Reincarnated Empress remained silent.

Yao ng looked at the beauties present and smiled. “Thank you all for attending the wedding.”

“And when I undergo my tribulation, I’ll leave him in your care.”

…

Watching Yao ng leave, Ye Lingxuan turned to the Reincarnated Empress behind her.

This woman was a ‘doll’ she had created, possessing her own consciousness. In a sense, Regina and the Reincarnated Empress were similar.

Although she was called a doll, she was no different from a human.

“What were you about to say?” Ye Lingxuan asked.

“The Jade Empress’s aura is… strange,” the Reincarnated Empress whispered.

Ye Lingxuan’s eyes were filled with doubt. “What do you an?”

“The Jade Empress’s aura is very weak, as if she’s only at the peak of the Nascent Soul realm…” the Reincarnated Empress said.

A being like the Jade Empress, if she deliberately concealed her aura, even those of the sa realm would have difficulty sensing it.

But the Reincarnated Empress was an exception.

She shared Ye Lingxuan’s constitution, the Innate Spiritual Body, which was incredibly powerful at the Dao Integration realm.

“How is that possible?” Bai Ruoxi said almost instinctively.

The Jade Empress had reconstructed her celestial body and even possessed Dao Rhy, rging with the Dao. She couldn’t possibly be at the Nascent Soul realm.

“She wouldn’t lie to .”

Ye Lingxuan looked at the mature, expressionless woman, her gaze lingering on her ample bosom, which was accentuated by her white robe. She murmured, “What is the Jade Empress planning?”

The girls present were secretly speculating about the reason for Yao ng’s weak aura. Only Wei ngrou, who had been silent in the corner, suddenly looked up towards the Returning Unity Pavilion.

Her expression was slightly dazed, and she closed her eyes briefly, as if sensing sothing.

“Sister ngrou, are you alright?”

Ye Qian imdiately noticed the anomaly and took Wei ngrou’s cool, soft hand.

Wei ngrou slowly opened her eyes and whispered, “…My third wisp of consciousness is also with him.”