It Turns Out, They Are the Protagonists
Chapter 548: Thanks for Nature’s Bounty!

As the Forbidden Zone’s rules took effect, the three Transcendence Realm cultivators, including Yao Meng, felt an immense power descend upon the Forbidden Zone.

The will of heaven and earth seemed to press down from the sky.

And this will was rejecting their presence!

“Ye Lingxuan, do you know what you’re doing?!” The Demon Empress’s usually seductive voice turned cold, her expression darkening.

Her dress clung tightly to her alluring figure, a faint, charming aura emanating from her. Even in anger, she retained a seductive, almost coquettish air.

This was because, after her Transcendence, the Demon Empress’s naturally seductive constitution had evolved further.

Yao Meng was also stunned for a moment, then looked up at Ye Lingxuan with a smile.

“You’re full of surprises. I didn’t expect this from you.”

Ye Lingxuan glanced at her, a hint of elegance in her smile, “Jade Empress Sister is a Transcendence Realm Human Emperor, after all, far too powerful. If I let you run wild in the Forbidden Zone, I wouldn’t have any advantage after you leave, would I?”

“Sister, Master didn’t do anything. Please calm down…” Ye Qian hesitated slightly, her crisp and pleasant voice laced with worry.

She was worried that her sister’s assertiveness today might provoke the Demon Empress’s retaliation later.

And she felt something was off about the Forbidden Zone rules her sister established today.

“Don’t worry, I know what I’m doing,” Ye Lingxuan said with a faint smile. “I’m just asking them to leave for now. After all, the coronation ceremony is about to begin, and they’ve already visited the Forbidden Zone. That’s enough.”

A powerful repulsive force silently enveloped the entire Forbidden Zone. The other cultivators present didn’t sense anything, but the three Transcendence Realm experts could feel the will of heaven and earth rejecting their presence.

The Demon Empress frowned, her gaze fixed on the pure and innocent young woman in the magnificent dress on the high platform.

She didn’t expect there to be such a tricky girl besides the Jade Empress and Gong Lianyue by Mu Zhian’s side…

She had completely overlooked her presence before.

Within the Forbidden Zone, Ye Lingxuan was practically a god, her will representing the will of heaven and earth… This was her home turf advantage.

“Thank you for visiting the Forbidden Zone today, Seniors. Lingxuan is grateful,” Ye Lingxuan said with a smile.

Elegant and refined, she looked like a polite and well-mannered young lady. However, those present felt a chill, gaining a new understanding of this future Forbidden Zone Lord.

In the current Nine Provinces, who would dare challenge a Transcendence Realm expert who had broken through the constraints of the rules of heaven and earth?

Let alone three Transcendence Realm experts.

Yet, this usually gentle and polite young woman had just rewritten the rules of heaven and earth right in front of three Transcendence Realm experts.

Such mentality wasn’t something ordinary people possessed.

The Forbidden Zone Lord, who had wanted to stop his daughter, swallowed his words.

He was initially worried that his daughter’s actions would offend the three major powers of the Jade Pool Holy Land, the Demon Realm, and the Sword Palace, but judging from their reactions, they didn’t seem to mind…

Or rather, although they minded, they seemed to treat this as a ‘personal grudge’.

In that case, there was no need for him to intervene.

Just then, Ye Lingxuan sensed a change in aura not far away and turned her head.

Gong Lianyue’s previously imposing demeanor was subtly shifting, from domineering to gentle and cool.

The black parts of her magnificent dress, which outlined her graceful figure, also faded, replaced by a pure white. Even the conservative palace dress, against the backdrop of Bai Ruoxi’s ample bosom, seemed to carry a subtle allure.

A playful smile appeared on Ye Lingxuan’s face, “I see, Palace Master is at Transcendence Realm, but Sister Ruoxi isn’t… You had Sister Ruoxi appear with this in mind, didn’t you?”

However—

Ye Lingxuan’s lips curved upwards.

This was also within her expectations.

“What’s going on? Why are even you being repelled by the Forbidden Zone’s rules?”

Gong Lianyue’s voice echoed within the World of the Heart, her tone filled with astonishment and disbelief.

Bai Ruoxi’s eyes also changed slightly. Then, as if realizing something, she murmured softly, “…Demonic cultivators are forbidden from entering.”

Indeed, among the ‘rules’ Ye Lingxuan just established, there was such a rule.

And Bai Ruoxi, born from a demonic cultivator and a human cultivator, was also a demonic cultivator!

Then, in that case, wouldn’t Mu Lang…

The young woman seemed to recall something amusing and discreetly glanced at the young man.

“Such a ruthless Forbidden Zone Holy Maiden, I’d like to see what this little brat can do to this Palace Master if I forcibly stay in the Forbidden Zone!”

Gong Lianyue gritted her teeth inwardly, her ample bosom heaving, but then Bai Ruoxi’s gentle voice came from within the World of the Heart, “Please calm down, Palace Master, let’s leave first.”

Gong Lianyue frowned, “You might be able to swallow this, but I can’t!”

“Trust me, let’s leave here first, Palace Master~” Bai Ruoxi said softly.

Gong Lianyue was somewhat suspicious, but seeing Bai Ruoxi’s insistence, she nodded slightly.

“Since you’ve said so, then let’s leave… But don’t regret not taking Mu Zhian out of the Forbidden Zone today and beg this Palace Master to save him later,” she said with a hint of warning.

Bai Ruoxi hummed in agreement, “I understand, Palace Master.”

Gong Lianyue frowned slightly, “Were you just thinking that I would save him even if you didn’t ask?”

“If it weren’t for you, this Palace Master wouldn’t have given Mu Zhian a chance to approach me in the first place.”

“Mmm-hmm, you’re right,” Bai Ruoxi replied perfunctorily.

Seeing her ‘sword’s’ dismissive attitude, Gong Lianyue was exasperated, grinding her teeth inwardly, “Why did Mu Zhian fall for such a black-bellied little missy?”

Bai Ruoxi said softly, “You and I are one. In a sense, my personality should also be influenced by Palace Master.”

Gong Lianyue’s face flushed with annoyance, but she couldn’t find a way to retort. She could only sit cross-legged in the World of the Heart, filled with countless weapons, and enter a meditative state.

At the same time, a formation silently enveloped Bai Ruoxi.

After Gong Lianyue stopped resisting the repulsive force of the rules, the Forbidden Zone’s rule power naturally ‘expelled’ her.

Bai Ruoxi slowly opened her beautiful eyes, like autumn water, looked at Mu Zhian helplessly, and transmitted her voice softly, “I know staying here will only cause trouble for Mu Lang, so I’ve persuaded Palace Master not to cause a scene in the Forbidden Zone today.”

“Mu Lang, do you think I’m too weak?”

Mu Zhian’s heart warmed, and a gentle smile appeared on his face.

He knew Yao Meng’s personality; she knew her limits in important matters.

The only ones he was worried about today were the Demon Empress and Gong Lianyue.

The former was a ruthless woman who dared to slap even an ancient lord of the Immortal Forbidden Land, and the latter… She didn’t give anyone face. If she forcibly stayed in the Forbidden Zone, she would have to constantly resist the repulsive force of the rules, which might cause unnecessary trouble.

Honestly, Mu Zhian was worried that Palace Master might draw her Bronze Sword and declare ‘My fate is my own’, forcibly breaking the power of the rules.

Ruoxi’s magnanimity was a great help to him.

“Sorry, I’ve wronged you,” Mu Zhian transmitted his voice.

Bai Ruoxi gently shook her head, her soft and sweet voice echoing in Mu Zhian’s ear, “I didn’t expect Sister Lingxuan to be so upset either, Mu Lang. She did it all for you, please don’t be angry.”

After saying that, she glanced at the Jade Empress and the Demon Empress with gentle eyes and bowed politely, “Seniors, Ruoxi will take her leave.”

The moment she completely gave up resisting the rule power, it instantly teleported Bai Ruoxi out of the Forbidden Zone.

The Demon Empress had been frowning, her gaze fixed on Ye Lingxuan.

However, just then, the Jade Empress, her supposed rival, discreetly glanced at Mu Zhian, an unusual glint in her green eyes.

Then, the corner of her mouth twitched slightly, but she suppressed her smile and said in a cold tone, “It seems he’s also in a difficult position, caught between us. In that case, this Seat won’t make things difficult for him any longer.”

After saying that, she turned and transformed into a streak of green light, vanishing from the Forbidden Zone.

The Demon Empress’s eyes flickered. Her figure was still alluring, but a dense pink demonic mist emanated from her body, her snake tail faintly visible within. The immense Demonic Qi made many cultivators present struggle to breathe.

Compared to her usual sensuality, the Demon Empress now exuded an even more seductive and captivating aura.

This was her true form, the Heaven Devouring Python, or rather, the World Serpent, capable of devouring all living beings.

Clearly, she didn’t intend to leave just yet.

Just then, Mu Zhian transmitted his voice, “Zi Xuan, you should return to the Demon Realm first. I’ll definitely come find you later.”

The Demon Empress raised a delicate eyebrow. She had been resisting the repulsive force of the rules, but hearing this, her body relaxed slightly, her posture becoming lazy. She placed a fingertip against her alluring red lips, her perfect curves on full display, and replied languidly, “You said that before, and I waited for almost half a year without hearing from you.”

From others’ perspective, it seemed like the Demon Empress was struggling to resist the rule power, but no one would have guessed that she was actually having a ‘private conversation’ with Mu Zhian.

Mu Zhian glanced at her seductive and alluring figure, then quickly lowered his eyelids, and transmitted his voice, “You were in seclusion at the time. Even if I contacted you, you wouldn’t have been able to respond, right?”

“Besides, if it disturbed your Dao Heart and affected your Transcendence, I would feel bad.”

The Demon Empress’s eyes were filled with charm, her voice incredibly seductive, “That kind of talk might fool a naive little girl, but you don’t really think you can deceive me, do you?”

She paused slightly, “You care about your little Sister Lingxuan quite a bit, right? If it were any other faction, even if I was expelled by the rule power today, I would definitely seek revenge later.”

“But she’s your precious little sister… For her sake, I think you’ll compensate me, right?”

Mu Zhian transmitted his voice, “I’ll definitely go to the Demon Realm to find you later. I still have that bronze mirror in my storage ring, so…”

“I’ll give you anything you want.”

A captivating smile bloomed on the Demon Empress’s face. She glanced at the young man seductively and transmitted her voice, “You should know what I want, right?”

“Don’t forget our agreement~”

Mu Zhian hesitated slightly, then transmitted his voice again, “Right, there’s something I might need your help with.”

The Demon Empress, who was about to leave, paused, glancing at Mu Zhian doubtfully. Hearing his secret transmission, a smile appeared on her beautiful and alluring face for the first time.

“That’s no problem at all,” she said faintly.

…

With the Demon Empress’s departure, the coronation ceremony could finally begin smoothly.

Mu Zhian looked up at Ye Lingxuan on the high platform, who seemed to be in a very good mood.

The young woman, seemingly unaware of anything, walked towards the top of the platform step by step under countless gazes, about to undergo this sacred coronation ceremony.

Mu Zhian opened his mouth, wanting to say something via voice transmission, but ultimately held back.

“Brother Mu, what’s wrong…?” Just then, Ye Qian came to his side and asked softly.

She felt that Brother Mu had been acting strangely since earlier.

What Ye Qian could sense, some of the great powers present naturally could sense as well.

Including the various Forbidden Lands… Especially that little girl from the Forbidden Land of Life, her spiritual sense had been locked onto Mu Zhian since earlier.

Mu Zhian retracted his gaze, sighed softly, and said, “Qian’er, do you remember the rules your sister established earlier?”

Ye Qian thought for a moment and said, “Those wearing green are forbidden from entering, demonic cultivators are forbidden from entering, those who have transcended and dogs are forbidden from entering… Why are you asking about this, Brother Mu—”

The young girl’s voice suddenly stopped. As if realizing something, she stared blankly at Mu Zhian, and the faint formation appearing beneath his feet.

The Forbidden Zone’s rule power was repelling Mu Zhian!

Ye Qian hesitated, “Brother Mu is a Transcendence Realm Innate Celestial Furnace, so you’re also within the scope of the rules?”

Then, as if realizing something else, she lowered her voice again, “And Brother Mu also possesses the Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox body, so you’re also considered a demonic cultivator…?”

Of the three Forbidden Zone rules, Mu Zhian had already violated one and a half… If it weren’t for him temporarily shielding the Forbidden Zone’s rules with the Heavenly Court’s power, he would have already been teleported out.

Mu Zhian looked up at the elegant and charming young woman in the purple dress on the high platform and sighed softly, “Not only that.”

“Those who have transcended, and dogs, are forbidden from entering…”

He turned to look at Ye Qian, “Qian’er… Do you consider foxes canines?”

Ye Qian was stunned for a moment, then she abruptly looked up at her sister, who was undergoing the coronation ceremony on the high platform, a look of astonishment on her face.

The three rules Sister established today seemed to be deliberately trying to expel Brother Mu from the Forbidden Zone.