Empress Beixue’s jade face blushed a deeper shade of peach.
Everything about her was a façade, except the genuine shame on her face.
Feeling the resistance in her embrace, she felt a mix of uncontrollable shame and overwhelming sorrow, as tears quickly formed and rolled down her cheeks.
"I am the descendent of the Nine Prison Asura Emperor, once noble and revered."
"Since meeting you, I’ve bee trapped, repeatedly humiliated. Now with my husband’s demise, my clan is leaderless, and I endure humiliation through servitude, seeking only for you to spare my clan."
"How laughable, I have invited my own disgrace, being a jest."
"Seeking favor to no avail, besmirching my purity for a false name."
"How have I fallen to such a state?"
Jiang Fan gradually ceased his struggles.
Empress Beixue released Jiang Fan’s hands, sat up, and buried her head in her knees, shedding silent tears.
Though voiceless, sorrow permeated the tent.
Jiang Fan picked up the dress from the floor and gently draped it over her back, his eyes filled with plexity.
Empress Beixue tightened the arms around her knees, saying, "Do you reject me because of my age?"
Jiang Fan shook his head, "Among my confidants, there are those of similar age to you."
Empress Beixue asked again, "Am I not beautiful enough?"
Jiang Fan sighed, "The Empress is known as the most beautiful woman in the Southern Heavenly Realm, rightfully so."
Empress Beixue lifted her head, her tear-filled eyes carrying a trace of unwillingness, "Then why do you refuse?"
Jiang Fan looked directly into her eyes and slowly said, "Because I don’t want to owe anyone."
"Any woman I unite with must share mutual affection with me, with deep emotions."
"Between you and me, the interests far outweigh the emotions."
"If I were to indulge my desires for the moment, possessing your body, how could I pensate afterward?"
"A fortune is easy to repay, but a debt of emotion is difficult to settle."
"Unless one day, you love me, and I am equally fond of you, otherwise, I cannot bring myself to claim you."
Empress Beixue listened quietly, her tears having ceased to flow.
After a pause, she murmured, "Regarding matters of man and woman, your adherence to integrity is mendable."
"But I think, one day you might regret it."
Jiang Fan looked at her, "Are you referring to us?"
Empress Beixue wiped her tears, "No."
"You have many endearing qualities, I believe many like you."
"Do they all share mutual affection with you? Not necessarily, right?"
"How often in the world does mutual love happen? One loving, the other not, is the norm in the human world."
"When you are loved and remain indifferent, watching others carry their regrets, beauties turn to bones, flowers wither to dust, won’t you feel heartache, won’t you regret then?"
Jiang Fan was stunned, slowly closing his eyes.
Unintentionally, a tall, cool figure appeared in his mind.
Unable to be with her, she chose a kiss to etch into her heart, dwelling deep under the Vast Sea, never to meet again in this life.
Shaking his head, Jiang Fan said, "No."
"Her beauty does not fade, never aging, and time will take away her regrets."
Empress Beixue looked deeply at him, "Is that so?"
"Then I will wait for when you regret!"
She grabbed the sheer dress, putting it on in front of Jiang Fan.
Seeing her snow-white skin unveiled before him, Jiang Fan blushed and turned his face away.
Empress Beixue snorted, "Given the chance, you’re useless!"
"Inpetent Venerate!"
Ha!
How did she manage to scoff like a cricket?
Jiang Fan laughed in frustration, feeling an impulse to pin her down and punish her severely!
With a stern face, he said, "Hurry and dress up!"
"For the peace of both clans, after today, you may walk in the Southern Heavenly Realm as my concubine, but you must not seek personal gain!"
"Otherwise..."
Empress Beixue stood tall and defiant, snorting, "Otherwise what?"
"Kill me?"
"You!" Jiang Fan bit his lip, realizing he really had no means to deal with Empress Beixue.
Unless, he was willing to give up on the Southern Heavenly Realm.
"So, does this mean our cooperation is settled?" Jiang Fan said with a posed face.
Empress Beixue straightened her dress, closed her eyes, and looked to the sky, placing a finger on her brow.
In a moment.
A subtle fluctuation silently and slowly passed through Jiang Fan’s body.
Jiang Fan felt inexplicable palpitations, his hairs standing on end.
It was the will of the Asura Saint!
Empress Beixue opened her eyes and said, "The Asura Saint has already activated the rebound, any Sage invading the Southern Heavenly Realm will be repelled."
"You in Central Earth just need to arrange Sages to be stationed, to detect and prevent any smuggling in advance."
Jiang Fan nodded.
If a Divinity Transformation Realm were to smuggle in, carrying a Sage in a pocket-like Life Space could bypass the world barrier rules.
Therefore, it is necessary to arrange for Sages to be stationed in the Southern Heavenly Realm to promptly eliminate hidden dangers.
Of course, if there was a way to reinforce the entire world barrier so that only the Three Calamities Realm could breach it, it would be even safer.
Seeing Empress Beixue tidying her appearance, Jiang Fan wiped his face and called out to the outside world, "Everyone, e in."
Swish, swish, swish—
The Sages of Central Earth instantaneously appeared one after another, pretending to be indifferent to Jiang Fan and Empress Beixue’s relationship, laughing and chatting.
Empress Beixue sat calmly beside Jiang Fan, close to him, indicating the nature of their relationship.
Jiang Fan felt a bit embarrassed facing everyone, but resolutely said, "As you can see, from now on, Empress Beixue is my woman."
"We in Central Earth and the Dark Shura Clan have formed a century-long friendship."
After saying this, he covered his face, waiting for the astounded gazes to be cast upon him.
Unexpectedly, everyone looked as usual.
Jiang Fan puzzled, "Aren’t you... the least bit surprised?"
The Nine Nether Demon Venerable looked Jiang Fan up and down, showing contemplation, "Of course, it’s surprising."
"That you only took her now is beyond my expectations; it doesn’t seem like the you I know."
Hmm?
Jiang Fan’s eyes widened, "What do you mean, Demon Venerable?"
The Nine Nether Demon Venerable calmly said, "With your style of collecting beauties, it’s unexpected that Empress Beixue remains pure after being in your captivity for a month till now."
"Starfire Venerable, you make me feel unfamiliar."
I...
Jiang Fan’s eyes widened further, looking at the other Sages.
But they all looked at him with the same unfamiliar gaze.
Jiang Fan clenched his fists, "Sometimes I feel like filing a plaint!"
"Can’t anyone control the defamation trend in the Martial Path Realm?"
Empress Beixue’s lips curled with satisfaction.
Serves him right for getting flustered, choosing to be worse than a beast over being one!
She cleared her throat, explaining the transaction between Jiang Fan and the Asura Saint.
Upon hearing, the Sages of Central Earth rejoiced.
The Heavenly Craft Sage couldn’t help but laugh, "Quickly notify others to stop the destructive plundering of the Southern Heavenly Realm’s resources!"
"From now on, the Southern Heavenly Realm is Central Earth’s territory, accessible at any time!"
The Wuhen Sage of the Medicine God Hall trembled excitedly, "This is... the first territorial expansion since the Ancient Saint established Central Earth!"
The Thunder Annihilation Sage shouted joyfully, "Hahaha, Starfire Venerable, you’ve achieved glorious feats for Central Earth again!"
"This union... ahem, your alliance is destined to be etched in history!"
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