It Turns Out, They Are the Protagonists
Chapter 526: The Heavenly Dao Personified? p2

Within the pink demonic mist, Heavenly Court Spiritual Energy seemed to be intertwined, making one’s mind momentarily dazed at first glance.

Just then, Mu Zhian turned his head slightly, looking in the direction of the Reincarnated Empress.

Although they were separated by a great distance, for some reason, the Reincarnated Empress felt like he saw her.

In fact, it wasn’t an illusion. Mu Zhian had indeed sensed the Reincarnated Empress’s gaze.

To avoid unnecessary commotion, Mu Zhian had been deliberately restraining his Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox body before, but now, with the tribulation imminent, he had no intention of holding back.

“Demonic Qi?”

Just then, a clan member sensed the abnormality and subconsciously looked up towards Mu Zhian.

“He’s a demonic cultivator?!”

“The young lady is actually with a demonic cultivator…?”

“If this news spreads, it will greatly damage the young lady’s reputation…”

As the discussions grew louder, a clan elder softly rebuked, “Cultivators outside don’t know the situation in the Demon Realm, hence their hostility, but don’t you know either?”

This elder clearly held a high position in the Forbidden Zone. The moment he spoke, the whispers instantly quieted down.

“Whether he’s a demonic cultivator or not isn’t important, what matters is what he does and what he says. The actions of many cultivators in the Eastern Continent behind the scenes are far more despicable than the demonic cultivators of the Demon Realm,” the Grand Elder also spoke slowly.

Ye Lingxuan, having finally calmed her mind, looked at the Grand Elder with gratitude.

The old man in cloth robes chuckled and said, “There’s no need to say anything, Miss. Judging by the Demon Realm’s current actions, establishing relations with the Eastern Continent is only a matter of time. Consider this a heads-up for the clan members…”

Ye Lingxuan politely hummed in agreement, then hesitated, “Elder, you might have to have the female cultivators here leave first…”

The Grand Elder was stunned. Before he could react to Ye Lingxuan’s words, he saw a beautiful, voluptuous female elder beside him blushing, a sweet fragrance escaping her lips, her watery eyes fixed on Mu Zhian.

At the same time, among the clan members, many female disciples couldn’t help but rub their legs together, their eyes sparkling with desire.

The Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox’s charm, combined with the unrestrained Spiritual Energy of the Innate Celestial Furnace, was enough to captivate all the female cultivators present.

From the moment the Nine Tails unfurled, several female cultivators who already had Dao Companions were completely captivated by Mu Zhian, desperately clamping their thighs together.

And their eyes were hazy, their gazes fixed on Mu Zhian.

This fox spirit… The Grand Elder glanced around, seemed to understand something, his eyelids twitching, his forehead creased with worry, and immediately raised his hand, summoning a clear light to protect everyone, “Everyone, leave this place!”

Even the female elders in the clan weren’t immune, let alone the Qi Condensation and Core Formation Realm female clan members.

If they stayed here any longer, if Mu Zhian successfully passed the Soul Transformation Heavenly Tribulation, there would probably be a wild celebration on the spot… in every sense of the word.

After everyone retreated, the Grand Elder looked at the young woman in the purple dress with a strange expression.

If he didn’t know that the young lady had a strong will, and was protected by the Reincarnated Empress, he would have thought she was also bewitched by Mu Zhian’s demonic body, completely infatuated.

Thinking of this, the old man couldn’t help but sigh inwardly: Not only is his cultivation talent monstrous, but this Innate Celestial Furnace constitution is simply a natural soft rice king… No wonder the Jade Empress favors him so much.

This Grand Elder, who appeared mysterious and unfathomable in the eyes of the Forbidden Zone clan members, secretly clicked his tongue in admiration, even feeling a bit envious.

If he had Mu Zhian’s constitution back then, there would be no need for fighting and killing. Perhaps he could have clung to the thigh of some female great power at Qi Condensation Realm…

But of course, perhaps it was precisely because of this monstrous constitution that Mu Zhian was facing such a terrifying Heavenly Tribulation now.

It even alarmed the Heavenly Dao.

“Young Friend, no matter what the Forbidden Zone clan members thought before, if you can pass this tribulation, no one will question your relationship with the young lady anymore,” the Grand Elder suddenly transmitted his voice to Mu Zhian, hoping to give him more will to survive.

Mu Zhian immediately transmitted his voice back, “Your word is your bond, Senior. Although I don’t know who you are, we’re both experts when it comes to tribulations. Don’t try anything funny, I’ll sense it.”

What the hell, trying anything funny, who would dare do that during someone’s tribulation?! The Grand Elder retorted via voice transmission, annoyed, “This old man isn’t that shameless. In fact, I don’t even object to your relationship with the young lady!”

But that was on the premise that Mu Zhian could survive the Soul Transformation Heavenly Tribulation.

However, judging by the power of this tribulation, it probably wouldn’t be that easy—

Just as the Grand Elder thought of this, about to look over, his train of thought was interrupted.

The tribulation clouds in the distance had unknowingly reduced to only two layers, and although Mu Zhian looked battered, he clearly still had strength left.

He even took out a jade bottle from his storage ring and swallowed all the pills inside like they were candy.

The jade bottle had a bronze cauldron pattern; it came from the Pill Emperor.

This kid is really smooth… He’s somehow gotten close to the Pill Emperor.

The Grand Elder was momentarily speechless. He didn’t expect Mu Zhian to be involved with the Pill Emperor, besides the Jade Empress and Ye Lingxuan.

And why hadn’t the thunder stopped yet?! It had already sounded more than forty times!

Even the usually calm and collected Grand Elder couldn’t help but feel speechless.

Normally, after nine thunderclaps, the nine levels of the Heavenly Tribulation would officially descend.

However, while Mu Zhian was undergoing his tribulation, the thunderclaps continued endlessly…

Could it be that even the rules of heaven and earth couldn’t determine what level of tribulation Mu Zhian should face?

“The Soul Transformation Tribulation seems to be almost over,” the Reincarnated Empress suddenly said softly.

Only the last two layers of tribulation clouds remained in the distance. As long as he successfully passed through them, the tribulation would be over.

But even so, the thunderclaps still hadn’t stopped…

Mu Zhian clearly also knew that this nine-level Heavenly Tribulation was nearing its end, but he didn’t dare relax.

After all, the later stages of the tribulation were even more terrifying.

If it came to it, he could only rely on the power of the Heavenly Court…

However, unless absolutely necessary, Mu Zhian didn’t want to do that.

It might attract the Heavenly Dao’s attention.

But unexpectedly, the soft white light representing the Heavenly Dao’s will, which had been quietly floating in mid-air, suddenly emitted a gentle radiance, then its light pierced through the two tribulation clouds.

Like sunlight breaking through dark clouds, the two tribulation clouds silently dissipated. Then, in the night sky, a ray of sunlight, like breaking through the fog, quietly shone upon the Forbidden Zone.

The last two tribulation clouds vanished for no reason!

This scene stunned everyone, including Mu Zhian himself.

He looked at the dissipating tribulation clouds in the sky, a lingering unease in his heart.

My Soul Transformation Tribulation isn’t even over yet, why did the tribulation clouds disappear on their own…?

This Soul Transformation Tribulation had been strange from the very beginning, the thunderclaps continuing endlessly.

Just then, the soft white light representing the Heavenly Dao’s will quietly descended from the night sky.

The white light slowly drifted towards Mu Zhian.

Within the soft white light, the faint figure of a woman could be vaguely seen.

Mu Zhian narrowed his eyes, staring at the slender figure within the white light.

It was a black-haired woman with an expressionless face, her cold demeanor instantly emanating an overwhelming pressure.

Her figure was tall and perfectly proportioned.

Mu Zhian had never seen such a woman before. Although her figure was blurry, he was certain he had never seen such a flawlessly perfect woman, as if every inch of her skin, every blood vessel, was a work of art, refined to the utmost detail.

This wasn’t a ‘work of art’ meticulously sculpted by human hands; this was a true creation of heaven.

Or rather… a creation of the Heavenly Dao.

Her long dress emitted a sacred aura within the soft white light, and behind her was a crescent moon formed by the Heavenly Dao’s will.

The woman slowly opened her eyes within the soft white light, her eyes seemingly containing a myriad of stars, vast and boundless.

Mu Zhian’s Soul Transformation Heavenly Tribulation had completely defied the ‘rules of heaven and earth’. And when someone repeatedly broke these rules, the Heavenly Dao would activate its purification system, correcting the rules of heaven and earth back to their original track.

And this woman’s identity was a part of the Heavenly Dao’s will.

At this moment, Mu Zhian finally understood why the Heavenly Dao’s will had descended earlier.

It seemed it came to see who exactly was causing the ‘bug’ in the rules of heaven and earth.