Chapter 380.1: The Warmhearted Dong Jun, and Qi Yuan 'Losing His Temper'

The black dress fit Ning Tao perfectly, accentuating her petite and exquisite figure while exuding a cold elegance. Her shoulders were delicate, as though carved by a master artisan, and her waist was slender as a willow branch. Golden ribbons adorned her attire, embroidered with intricate patterns. Standing within the void, she resembled a divine maiden emerging from the endless night.

Ning Tao's cool eyes glanced toward Green Pearl. Since Qi Yuan wasn’t around, she regained the frosty demeanor of one of the Thirteen Northern Demons—cold on the outside, alluring within.

Green Pearl lowered her head respectfully, countless thoughts flashing through her mind. "Senior, you are?"

Neither the great enemy nor the divine maiden-like mysterious expert was her match.

"Don't you already have your suspicions?" Unlike her icy demeanor, Ning Tao's voice carried a sweetness hidden beneath the frost. Her tone carried a distinct sense of ownership. "Qi Yuan is my husband."

When facing Little Bride, Ning Tao was willing to call her younger sister. On the other hand, Canary addressed her as Sister Little Bride. She naturally was not willing to address everyone in such a manner. Of course, exceptions could be made if her husband requested it.

Green Pearl quickly bowed, feeling a sense of dejection and admiration. "Greetings, Master's wife!"

Only a divine woman such as this is worthy of Master. Whether in beauty or cultivation, she stands among the finest in the world!

Ning Tao's gaze toward Green Pearl softened slightly. "The worlds are about to converge. Make your preparations and do not cause unnecessary slaughter."

"Understood!" Green Pearl then softly said, "You have peerless grace. I imagine all men in the world would admire you. That Master was able to marry you truly speaks of his good fortune."

Ning Tao smiled radiantly. "The whole world loathed my appearance. He was an exception."

In her past life, she had entered the Myriad Demon Gate and suffered a curse, becoming abhorred by both heaven and mankind. Everyone disdained her and dared not look upon her face. Only her husband had looked at her with clear eyes, addressing her with gentleness and sincerity. Even then, the girl by the pool already had a seed planted within her heart.

Green Pearl was momentarily confused. "Huh?"

Seemingly reminiscing, Ning Tao smiled faintly. "There are still many pests out there who could corrupt society's morals and ruin my husband's mood for gaming. I'll go take care of them."

Murderous intent surged within Ning Tao's eyes. Sometimes, she was the carefree, slightly vain Canary, happily following behind Qi Yuan as his little attendant. Now, she was Ning Tao. She'd walk beside him and share his burdens, becoming the kind of woman Canary had always yearned to be.

Thus, she vanished. Only Green Pearl and Wang Yuanyu remained within the Mountain-Sea Scroll, their expressions complicated.

Wang Yuanyu quietly asked, "The divine maiden earlier... Was she wearing stockings?"

Thin stockings had wrapped around Ning Tao's legs. Her current appearance was identical to when she first met Qi Yuan.

Green Pearl nodded. "I believe so."

"Was Qi Yuan planning to give those to me?" Wang Yuanyu muttered, covering her mouth. "I just wonder if I'd scare him if I wore them."

***

Drenched in fragrant sweat, a petite girl flew through the sky, relentlessly unleashing dao techniques. Each technique sent elderly men and women tumbling from the air.

"Demonic woman!"

"How dare you! Getting in our way means sinning against the world!"

Black Deer declared solemnly, "She's only at the Martial Lord realm as well! Together, we can kill her!"

Nearly ten thousand Martial Lords spread out like a massive net, attacking the young girl. Earlier, they had been wandering the Black Sea in search of the entrance to the Mountain-Sea Scroll when this girl appeared and relentlessly pursued them. She was extraordinarily powerful. Even titled Martial Lords were no match for her. In spite of that, they possessed overwhelming numbers.

Nearly ten thousand Martial Lords had united, determined to erase her existence.

Faced with such a force, the girl panicked, shouting toward the heavens. "Ning Tao, come save me!"

This girl was Canary, Ning Tao’s Past Self. At the moment, she only possessed peak Mythic-level strength. Ning Tao, on the other hand, had become a Yang Spirit. Over the years, she had comprehended the Black Sea, absorbed the power of time, and understood spacetime.

"Nobody can save you here!"

"Hmph. Heavenly Venerable has already gone to meet Dong Jun. He shall become one of us. He won't even care if you die."

"Bullshit!" Canary exploded in anger, planting her hands on her hips. "Ning Tao, get over here! Beat him into minced meat, tear off his mouth, and bury it in a cesspit for ten thousand years!"

How could anyone say Qi Yuan didn't care about her?! She was the number one beauty of Nine Plate Mountain! Even Qi Yuan had personally acknowledged it! Without question, she was the one Qi Yuan doted on the most. Claiming that Qi Yuan didn't care about her was the second greatest mistake in existence!

The Titled Martial Lord said warily, "Hmph. The one who dies will likely be you."

Just then, Ning Tao’s enchanting voice echoed in everyone's hearts.

—My husband is busy fighting the final boss. Naturally, I shall handle this mob for him.

Boundless killing intent churned across the Black Sea. Ning Tao appeared, clad in black. She stood within the void, her dark hair cascading down like a waterfall.

Joy appeared in Canary's eyes. "You finally came."

The Martial Lords' expressions drastically changed.

"Heavenly Venerable..."

"It's actually a Heavenly Venerable!"

They couldn't understand how another Heavenly Venerable could exist within the Black Sea.

Black Deer asked anxiously, "Heavenly Venerable, Heavenly Venerable Qi Yuan is currently meeting Dong Jun. If there are matters to discuss, could they wait until Heavenly Venerable Qi Yuan emerges?"

Ning Tao’s gaze grew murderous. "Oh? Then why didn't your affairs wait until my husband came out?"

Black Deer hurriedly explained, "This concerns the survival of the world! We had no choice!"

The other Martial Lords echoed with righteous conviction, "Though we may be violating heavenly principles, for the sake of the world, we are willing to bear the role of villains!"

"Indeed! Once Heavenly Venerable Qi Yuan emerges and sees that we sought to save the world, he will surely forgive us!"

Their expressions were impassioned, as though they were ready to die for the world at any moment.

Seawater began to flow around Ning Tao’s feet. The power of time lingered at her side. Even her form became hazy and ephemeral, as though she did not belong to this moment.

Then, she smiled brilliantly. "Why should I care about the world? My husband alone matters."

As one of the Thirteen Northern Demon, she had suffered the worst of human malice. The world and its people were no different to her than pebbles and grass by the roadside. Why should she repay resentment with kindness?

Looking at these 'righteous' Martial Lords, her expression turned icy. "I am not my husband. I am not as reasonable as him. Since you want to save the world so badly, then die for its sake!"

She just couldn't be bothered with their grand ideals. All she cared about was her husband. So what if she was a lovestruck fool?

Without any flourish, she pushed her palm forward. "Die!"

Though she had only recently entered the Yang Spirit realm and had yet to fully master her power, the might of that single palm was beyond anything these Martial Lords could match.

The Black Sea overturned instantly. Infinite temporal power swept across everything.

"Nooo!"

"This can't be happening!"

"The world!"

Nearly ten thousand Martial Lords screamed in agony. As seawater splashed onto them, time rapidly flowed through them. Some aged and withered, while others grew younger and weaker. Their stubborn mouths fell silent at last.

Without another glance, Ning Tao pushed forth another palm. "Don't you like women who are in love? Well, I happen to be one."

In an instant, nearly ten thousand Martial Lords were wiped from existence. The gap between Yang Spirits and Yin Spirits was simply too vast, not to mention that Ning Tao's Divine Domain wielded the power of space-time.

Canary flew to Ning Tao's side. "Hehe, who would've thought you could become so strong?!"

Looking at Ning Tao's beautiful face, Canary said proudly, "I'm just too pretty. No wonder Qi Yuan likes me so much!"

Ning Tao stared at her former self helplessly. "Could you stop being so narcissistic? Besides, I'm still not strong enough."

"How so?"

"I still can't imprison our husband by my side forever."

"Hey, don't become too much of a yandere."

Ning Tao asked seductively, "Don't you wish I could imprison our husband so the three of us could live together?"

"Well..." Canary placed a pale finger against her lips, her eyes twinkling. "That actually sounds kind of exciting."