Meanwhile, Ye Lingxuan had already left the Celestial Realm. She glanced at the crowd, her gaze lingering on Mu Zhi’an for a moment. Then, she looked at her father on the Ascension Stage, a sweet and innocent smile appearing on her delicate face.


    The Master of the Forbidden Zone was also quite gratified. His usually serious face showed a rare, faint smile. He took a step forward, and in the next moment, he appeared below the Ascension Stage.


    “Father, why are you here? Where’s Mother?”


    Ye Lingxuan flew over on her sword and asked crisply.


    However, her gaze intentionally or unintentionally glanced at the nearby pavilion.


    Although she had already accepted that she and Qian’er would accompany Brother Mu together, seeing him being so intimate with Qian’er still made her a little jealous.


    The Master of the Forbidden Zone had just smiled, but when he heard the second half of her sentence, he suddenly felt a little helpless.


    This was quite a realistic situation. Usually, when she called for her father, she was actually asking for her mother. It felt a bit like the modern phrase, “Dad, where’s Mom?”


    Although he was a little helpless, a gentle expression still appeared on the face of the Master of the Forbidden Zone. He said, “After the rules of heaven and earth changed, your mother faintly touched the threshold of a breakthrough, so she is temporarily in seclusion in the Forbidden Zone.”


    Ye Lingxuan showed a thoughtful expression.


    “After this, I may also enter a period of seclusion. If you need anything, you can seek help from your uncles,” the Forbidden Zone Master said.


    Even Ye Lingxuan was surprised. “Could it be that Father has touched the threshold of Transcendence…?”


    The Forbidden Zone Master shook his head. “The rules of heaven and earth have changed, allowing Nascent Soul cultivators to reach Soul Transformation, but the shackles on Dao Integration still exist.”


    “However, after the appearance of the path to immortality, I’ve had some new insights. I can try to make a breakthrough.”


    Ye Lingxuan glanced at Mu Zhi’an, seeming somewhat concerned, her mind elsewhere. “Heaven and earth do not allow the existence of those who surpass the Heavenly Dao. Father, please don’t be too stubborn.”


    The Forbidden Zone Master said helplessly, “Those words should be for you. No matter the outcome of this Ascension Ceremony, don’t be too stubborn.”


    Ye Lingxuan smiled sweetly. “Do I look like someone who would dwell on things?”


    Lan Mulian’s strength was publicly acknowledged. It was extremely difficult to defeat her. If she kept thinking about winning, she would eventually fall into depravity.


    Ye Lingxuan was a smart girl and naturally knew what to do.


    After chatting for a while, the Forbidden Zone Master suddenly asked, “Do you know where the guest from the Heavenly Court is staying?”


    Ye Lingxuan immediately understood his meaning and said, “You mean Sister Ye Qingxin? She just guided me and Qian’er in our cultivation. She’s temporarily staying in the main hall on the Southern Bank.”


    “She guided you…? Was it because of your sister, Ye Qian?”


    The Forbidden Zone Master was secretly surprised.


    Hearing his daughter’s words, it seemed that she had already had contact with Ye Qingxin?


    He had thought that Ye Qingxin would no longer have any contact with the Forbidden Zone. But unexpectedly, that Ye family ancestor who had descended from the Heavenly Court had guided his daughter a few days ago?


    Ye Lingxuan shook her head and said, “Brother Mu had some contact with that ancestor before. He seems to have persuaded her. She is very kind to me and Qian’er.”


    When mentioning Ye Qingxin, Ye Lingxuan’s eyes also showed some respect.


    Ye Qingxin was a very mature and beautiful woman with rich cultivation experience and knowledge of the secrets of the Heavenly Court that ordinary people didn’t know. Even Ye Lingxuan, an arrogant favored daughter of heaven, couldn’t help but respect her.


    “Mu Zhi’an was able to persuade the Ye family’s ancestor?”


    Hearing Mu Zhi’an’s name from his daughter’s mouth, the Forbidden Zone Master frowned.


    Although he agreed to Mu Zhi’an and his daughter being together, he still didn’t have a good impression of Mu Zhi’an.


    After all, he had abducted his daughter, and it seemed that he hadn’t even spared his daughter’s younger sister…


    “If Father doesn’t believe it, you can ask Sister Qingxin yourself,” Ye Lingxuan said with a smile.


    The Forbidden Zone Master shook his head and sighed, “Forget it. I’ll have a chance to talk to her after this.”


    Ye Lingxuan blinked her bright eyes and asked tentatively, “Father, can I go now?”


    As she spoke, she quietly glanced at the young man who was not far away, chatting with Ye Qian, her thoughts already drifting there.


    “Girls grow up and their hearts go elsewhere. Just remember not to forget where your home is,” the Forbidden Zone Master said grumpily.


    Looking at Ye Lingxuan, who was running towards Mu Zhi’an, the Forbidden Zone Master withdrew his gaze and looked towards the border between the Demon Realm and the Eastern Realm.


    Today, he came here for two reasons. One was to watch his daughter’s match, and the other was to ask Ye Qingxin about something.


    The identity of the Demon Empress was special. She possessed a special constitution that allowed her to devour the essence of others. Now, she had even devoured the essence of the Primordial Demon Emperor.


    Her ambition was not small. She would probably try to break through to the Transcendence Realm after refining the essence of the Primordial Demon Emperor.


    He had to prepare in advance.


    And the possibility of breaking through Dao Integration lay in the Heavenly Court.


    …


    At this very moment, the key to opening the Heavenly Court was openly walking hand-in-hand with two stunningly beautiful sisters back to the Dexin Courtyard.


    “Sister Lingxuan, is our father here to see you today?”


    Mu Zhi’an held Ye Lingxuan’s small hand in one hand and Ye Qian’s soft, small hand in the other, turning his head to look at the older sister beside him.


    Ye Lingxuan’s spiritual energy was restrained at this moment, revealing a pure and beautiful face. Her black hair was draped over her shoulders, hanging down to her ankles, covering her buttocks, which were wrapped in a dress.


    Her budding chest, slender waist, and the faintly visible, alluring legs beneath her skirt, paired with the delicate and exquisite embroidered shoes on her feet, gave her a classical and elegant temperament. She was simply a ravishing little demon, displaying a pure and seductive aura.


    After lingering on Ye Lingxuan for a moment, Mu Zhi’an’s gaze shifted to Ye Qian beside him.


    The young girl, who was at the peak of her youth, had a petite frame, yet her figure was even more alluring than her sister’s. She wore a light blue dress that, combined with her charming face, exuded a unique and captivating charm.


    “What ‘our father’? If my father hears you, he’ll be unhappy again,” Ye Lingxuan said, rolling her eyes at Mu Zhi’an, her tone seemingly annoyed but with a hint of shyness hidden in her eyes.


    “Now that our relationship is confirmed, what else is he if not ‘our father’?” Mu Zhi’an smiled playfully, deliberately teasing her.


    “Dare you say that to my father?” Ye Lingxuan glanced at Mu Zhi’an sideways.


    “If he’s here, of course, I dare,” Mu Zhi’an said with a confident smile.


    Ye Lingxuan pouted, not believing him.


    “Brother Mu only dares to say that now,” Ye Qian added.


    “Even you don’t believe me, Qian’er?”


    Ye Lingxuan glanced at Mu Zhi’an disdainfully and said, “Brother Mu likes to lie the most——”


    Before she could finish, Mu Zhi’an suddenly bent down and, amidst Ye Lingxuan’s soft cry of surprise, swept her up in a princess carry and walked towards a room.


    “B-Brother Mu… what are you doing?” Ye Lingxuan exclaimed, lightly tapping Mu Zhi’an’s shoulder, her embroidered shoes dangling as she struggled, though it seemed more like a display of shyness and hidden sweetness.


    Mu Zhi’an pushed open the door with his elbow, carried Ye Lingxuan to the bedside, took Ye Qian’s hand, and looked at Ye Lingxuan, whose face was flushed red, and smiled, “Your father is here today, likely because of the matter of the Heavenly Court.”


    Based on the current signs, the secret of the Transcendence Realm was likely related to the Heavenly Court.


    The Master of the Forbidden Zone wanted to find Ye Qingxin, probably for the matter of the Heavenly Court.


    Ye Lingxuan tried to suppress her shyness, lowering her head, looking obedient.


    “Father came to see me, but he also wants to meet Sister Qingxin and ask about the Heavenly Court.”


    After reaching Dao Integration, it was difficult to improve even a little. Although one’s lifespan was long enough, who wouldn’t want to try and break through if there was a possibility?


    This was not strange, and Mu Zhi’an naturally understood.


    “The Heavenly Court…”


    Mu Zhi’an stroked Ye Lingxuan’s small hand with one hand and held Ye Qian’s soft waist with the other, thoughtfully saying, “Actually, you two have an opportunity to come into contact with the Heavenly Court right now… No, Sister Qian’er and Sister Lingxuan can even step on it.”


    The classical and elegant girl blinked, and she and her sister Ye Qian looked at each other, both seeing the confusion in each other’s eyes. Sёar?h the novёlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    “What does Brother Mu mean by the Heavenly Court…?”


    Mu Zhi’an moved closer to Ye Lingxuan’s ear, exhaled gently, and whispered something softly.


    Ye Lingxuan’s fair face flushed, and she turned her head, staring at him enchantingly. “Brother Mu, you’re being naughty.”


    Ye Qian’s face was also flushed, and she said, “Won’t Brother Mu also do this with Sister Ruoxi?”


    Mu Zhi’an shook his head and smiled. “I’ve never mentioned it to her.”


    He had, however, done it with the Jade Empress…


    Of course, he wouldn’t say that now.


    No… If he said it, it wouldn’t just be a matter of ruining the mood.


    The Desolate Time Lock in Lingxuan’s sleeve had been poking its head out, looking eager, but she had pushed it back in.


    Mu Zhi’an held the older sister’s slender waist and looked at the younger sister, saying, “The long night is long, but we shouldn’t waste time.”