It was clear that the Lord of Death was correct; she had indeed gone out many times while he slept.
"Master, I didn't just go out to play. I did many things too, you'll know later!" The peerless maiden said, hugging the Lord of Death's arm and acting spoiled.
The Lord of Death gently shook his head, dotingly stroking the maiden's forehead.
"Master, how about I go out and check on Jiang Li? See what methods this chosen one has!" The maiden's eyes flickered with a hint of cunning as she rolled them.
"You should focus on your cultivation and advance a few more minor realms. I'm afraid you'll be surpassed by him one day!" The Lord of Death continued.
"Hmph, what a joke. With that Ancient Desolation Sacred Body, he's far from it. Give him another thousand years, no, ten thousand years, and he still won't be able to..." The peerless maiden shook her head and spoke.
The Lord of Death remained silent, watching the maiden with a smiling face.
Impossible? Perhaps.
...
Eastern Wasteland.
A secret chamber deep within the Yellow Springs Demonic Sect.
The spiritual energy in the chamber was incredibly abundant, as this was where the Sect Master used to cultivate in seclusion.
However, Jiang Li needed it now, so it was directly given to him.
After leaving the Valley of Death, Jiang Li had returned to the Yellow Springs Demonic Sect.
After calming Tang Siqi, he directly entered the secret chamber to merge the Supreme Bone.
'Begin merging the Supreme Bone now!' Jiang Li silently recited.
As Jiang Li's thoughts moved, a bone radiating golden light and mysterious runes appeared before him.
Was this the Supreme Bone?
Jiang Li took a deep breath. The might contained within the Supreme Bone almost made him tremble.
Immediately after, the golden bone entered Jiang Li's body, and he felt a mysterious power surge within him.
The golden Supreme Bone fused within Jiang Li's chest.
Terrifying energy gathered in his chest, like an incredibly scorching sun.
The golden bone was covered in countless intricate and profound runes.
As the golden Supreme Bone fused, Jiang Li's heartbeats grew increasingly vigorous.
It seemed this fusion would take quite some time, Jiang Li mused.
Following this, Jiang Li closed his eyes, waiting for the Supreme Bone to fuse.
Simultaneously, he delved into comprehending the brand-new treasure technique in his mind, the [Grass Character Sword Art].
This supreme ancient sword art contained unfathomable power, capable of cleaving sun, moon, and stars.
Although Jiang Li's current realm prevented him from fully unleashing the power of this terrifying sword art, even one ten-thousandth of it would be formidable.
As Jiang Li comprehended the sword art in his mind, an aura that threatened to cleave heaven and earth emanated from him.
The very space within the secret chamber seemed on the verge of collapse due to this sword intent.
Vast Qi and golden light flickered across Jiang Li's body.
Time flowed by slowly.
...
Central Continent.
Chaos Sacred Land.
Chaos Sacred Land was a top-tier power in the Central Continent, and one of the most supreme forces in the Ancient Desolation Continent.
Within Chaos Sacred Land, radiant divine light and surging spiritual energy permeated everywhere.
Surrounding it were numerous ethereal and majestic peaks.
Palaces shrouded in mist were built upon these peaks.
Purple Moon Palace.
Purple Moon Palace was the exclusive abode of the Divine Maiden within Chaos Sacred Land.
Normally, only the Divine Maiden and her attendants resided here.
However, today, Purple Moon Palace had a visitor.
"Zi Yan, it's truly harder and harder to get an audience with the noble Divine Maiden now!" A clear voice echoed within the halls of Purple Moon Palace.
A middle-aged beauty in a palace dress slowly walked towards the depths of the palace.
The middle-aged beauty possessed a voluptuous figure, and the passage of time had added a certain charm to her face.
In the depths of the palace, the peerlessly beautiful Lin Zi Yan, with elegant steps, sat directly at the highest point of the hall.
"Ye Ruoxi, speak. What do you want with me? Although you've shed your status as a prisoner now, you still don't have the qualifications to speak to me as an equal!" Lin Zi Yan said indifferently from her throne at the top of the palace.
Beside her, a maid with a delicate appearance gently massaged her shoulders.
Below, Ye Ruoxi's face was somewhat pale, but her demeanor was steadfast.
Ye Ruoxi walked towards the upper part of the palace on her own and took a seat next to Lin Zi Yan.
"Whether I have the qualifications or not is not for you to decide!" Ye Ruoxi said with a smile, sitting next to Lin Zi Yan.
"How dare you! What do you mean? Are you trying to challenge the Divine Maiden's authority?" the maid beside them exclaimed, her eyebrows furrowed.
"Slap!!!"
As soon as the maid finished speaking, Ye Ruoxi, sitting beside Lin Zi Yan, flicked her right hand lightly.
Instantly, a surge of spiritual energy struck the maid, sending her flying back with a mouthful of blood. She crashed into the massive golden incense burner in the palace.
"Boom boom boom!!!"
Seeing this, Lin Zi Yan unleashed a fierce aura, causing the entire palace to tremble under her might.
"Lin Zi Yan, are you sure you want to fight me? Everything you know, I taught you!" Ye Ruoxi showed no fear, picked up a jade cup beside her, and took a sip.
Lin Zi Yan's beautiful eyes turned cold, and her Qi erupted, blasting towards Ye Ruoxi.
Golden light flowed within Ye Ruoxi's body, blocking all of Lin Zi Yan's attacks.
"Ye Ruoxi, what exactly do you want!" Lin Zi Yan gritted her teeth and said coldly.
Ye Ruoxi had been imprisoned in the underground palace, but a while ago, she had voluntarily confessed her mistakes to the Holy Lord and revealed the whereabouts of her husband to him.
Seeing that Ye Ruoxi was truly remorseful, the Holy Lord pardoned her.
After all, Ye Ruoxi possessed astonishing talent, the most exceptional among the many former Saint Maidens. Had she not committed a grave error, the position of Divine Maiden would undoubtedly have been hers.
Moreover, the current situation in the Central Continent was complex, and Chaos Sacred Land was in need of capable individuals. It would be beneficial if Ye Ruoxi could contribute more.
"You must have encountered that person by now. I want to know about him!" Ye Ruoxi said lightly, holding her jade cup, her eyes seemingly devoid of any hatred.
Upon hearing Ye Ruoxi's words, Lin Zi Yan's brows furrowed deeply.
She naturally knew who Ye Ruoxi was referring to; she meant Jiang Li.
Was she still unwilling to give up on seeking revenge against Jiang Li?
"If you want to know about him, go investigate yourself!" Lin Zi Yan replied indifferently, her tone devoid of emotion.
"What if I told you that our new Divine Son, Prince Xiao Yun, wants to know about him!"
As if anticipating Lin Zi Yan's refusal, Ye Ruoxi said with a smile.