Beside the Extreme Yin Parent Flag, Yun Xiao and Feng Yao sat facing each other.

Within their bodies, the Primordial Void intertwined and merged with Mortal Dust Devil Blood. For them, the ordinary divide between the righteous platinum mist and sinister red mist meant nothing.

Yun Xiao's overpowering Yang Void combined with the softness of the Mortal Dust Devil Blood, forming a perfect blend of strength and gentleness. Enveloped by this power, they seemed like a pair destined by fate, perfectly complementing each other.

Around them, Wan Ji's seven daughters stood, watching with a mix of awe and admiration. They marveled at the harmony of the duo.

"The invasion of the Dragon Devil Clan is imminent. Yet, they can still calm their minds to cultivate. Their willpower is truly formidable," Hai Qing remarked softly.

"Sister, with so little time left, is this last-minute effort really going to help?" Hai Ying asked, puzzled.

"I don't know about others, but for Yao Yao, it will definitely help!" Hai Mo declared with conviction.

"They really look like a pair of perfect lovers..." Hai Ying sighed again.

"Don't speak nonsense," Hai Qing quickly interrupted.

No matter how outstanding a celestial slave was, they were still slaves. The chasm of status was taboo. Although they admired Yun Xiao, they dared not utter such words openly.

"It's true, I can tell their tribulation power has increased significantly!" Hai Mo whispered in surprise.

"They must have truly broken through," Hai Qing nodded.

After speaking, she glanced uneasily at the sky. An ominous feeling told her that a deadly crisis would soon descend. Everyone in the Million Starlight Palace was already awaiting a grand spectacle of justice vanquishing evil.

Yun Xiao and Feng Yao's breakthrough gave her a slight sense of relief.

"Hah…" Amidst the swirling mist, Yun Xiao gradually withdrew the power of the Primordial Void from Feng Yao, and the Mortal Dust Devil Blood within him receded back into her veins.

In a sense, they were indeed one. Apart from that useless yet alluring delicate body, Feng Yao was but a part of Yun Xiao.

"Combining the blood of the geniuses from the Blazing Yang Sect, Wind Pool Valley, and Thunder Devil Sect, along with their Supreme Immortal Jades and elixirs, was only enough for us to break through two stages," Yun Xiao said.

He'd broken through to the Late Second Baptism Realm, while Feng Yao reached the Late Third Baptism Realm. Though the progress was lightning fast by ordinary standards, he was still unsatisfied.

"At our current strength, we can't directly confront the forces that the Young Dragon Lord has gathered at his birthday banquet," Yun Xiao mused. "We're still a bit lacking, We'll have to take an unconventional path."

When strength wasn't enough, intelligence was required to make up the difference.

Amidst the biting cold and swirling snow, Yun Xiao stood up and turned to Feng Yao. "I'm heading out for a while. I'll leave everything here to you."

Feng Yao had just achieved a breakthrough and felt invigorated. She stretched lazily, causing anyone watching to shiver. Hearing his words, she widened her enchanting eyes and asked, "Didn't you say the Southern Divine Dragon Realm is gathering forces to attack us? You're leaving now?"

"Yes." Yun Xiao nodded.

"Where are you going?" Feng Yao asked suspiciously.

"Fishing," Yun Xiao replied with a faint smile. "The bait is set; now let's see if any big fish take the hook."

"Bait?" Feng Yao was utterly puzzled by his words. She always felt he was full of mischief. Grabbing his arm tightly, she said, "Explain yourself clearly. Otherwise, I won't feel confident guarding our home alone." 𝐫

"You're adorably clueless," Yun Xiao teased, pinching her cheek. Then he said casually, "I wiped out everyone from the Wind Pool Star and Thunder Punisher Star, but I spared Yang Yang and Liu Liu from the Blazing Yang Sect."

"They're the bait?" Feng Yao still couldn't piece it together.

Yun Xiao let out a cold chuckle. "The Young Dragon Lord hosted a birthday banquet to win over hearts. Those three celestial sects surrounded us at the beginning under his orders. Since he wants to gather a crowd to judge us, he needs to show loyalty to his followers. How could he let me command the disciples of the Blazing Yang Sect to fight them to the death?"

"So you're saying that before the battle begins, someone important will go to the Blazing Yang Star to rescue them?" Feng Yao asked.

"He might send a small fish, perhaps a big one, or even a whole school. But since the Young Dragon Lord wants to put on a show without making too much of a fuss, the chances of a big fish are quite high. Moreover, to bring the Blazing Yang Star under the control of the Southern Divine Dragon Star, it must be someone from the Dragon Devil Clan," Yun Xiao said calmly.

Not only did Feng Yao hear this, but Hai Qing and the others overheard as well.

"You're so meticulous!" Feng Yao couldn't help but praise. How could a man possess such a delicate mind?

"Just shut up," Yun Xiao said, stepping past her. He turned and leaped into the sky, decisively heading off to wait for his big catch.

"Yao Yao, I have to say, Yun Xiao is truly remarkable," Hai Qing remarked sincerely.

"He's just wicked enough," Feng Yao huffed.

Hearing this, Hai Qing and the others could only offer awkward smiles. They felt increasingly puzzled. How could these two oddballs just be openly flirting right before their eyes?

Even they could see it clearly; with so many people in the Million Starlight Palace, how could others not notice? Considering their statuses, perhaps all they'd receive was ridicule. Because of this, they felt a mix of emotions.

"Sisters!" Feng Yao suddenly burst with fervor. Stretching her graceful body, her eyes blazed. "Since that's the case, let's defend the Extreme Yin Star to the death, fight side by side, and wait for his return!"

"Yes!" Wan Ji's seven daughters all agreed. After all, they had no other choice but to do their utmost to defend.

"What do you think? If the Dragon Devil Clan comes personally, how many will they bring?" Feng Yao asked, uncertain.

"Possibly more than 100." Hai Ying frowned.

"Given their influence and caution, it could be 200." Hai Qing shook her head.

"Pathetic," Feng Yao said with disdain. "Is this so-called Young Dragon Lord so cowardly?"

In contrast, wherever Yun Xiao went, he was accustomed to charging in alone with a single sword, cutting down all in his path. In Feng Yao's eyes, that was what a true man was.

But Hai Qing said anxiously, "The Young Dragon Lord isn't being cowardly; he's being prudent. Even a lion uses all its strength to hunt a rabbit. He's gathering heroes to ensure our Extreme Yin Star's destruction and to tarnish our name forever."

"That's nonsense; he's just a coward. If he really does bring 200 people, I'd look down on him even more!" Feng Yao said coldly.

In her heart, a real man wasn't someone physically imposing, who manipulated others and commanded vast influence. No, a real man was like that guy—Yun Xiao—with a noble spirit that soared to the heavens, who disdained colluding with snakes and vermin, and who charged alone with his sword, piercing the very sky!

No matter what crisis Feng Yao faced, as long as that figure in white was present, she borrowed his might with arrogant confidence, slaying gods when she met them, vanquishing demons when she saw them!

To her, relying on another's power was not an insult. It was the most sincere and pure admiration from the depths of her heart...

"Defend the Parent Flag! Prepare for battle!" Feng Yao's long legs sprang into action as she leaped back onto the snowy mountain. She drew her bow and nocked an arrow, her eyes ablaze with fierce determination.

Inspired by her, Wan Ji's daughters were also filled with fighting spirit. Gritting their teeth, they steeled themselves, ready to face their formidable enemies in a bloody battle.

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Back on the Blazing Yang Star, a young man in white hovered in the silent, perilous void of space, watching as the raging blizzard on Blazing Yang Star's surface began to change.

From ice and snow, it transformed into blazing dragon breath, burning fiercely!

The Blazing Yang Star had changed once again! This meant it had been conquered by a new force.

Gazing at the now even more intensely burning Blazing Yang Star, Yun Xiao shook his head and sneered. "So-called rules are often suppressed by personal connections and power.

"This is the effect of the Southern Divine Dragon Realm forming alliances everywhere and swaying people's hearts. No game rules can change this, and the ancestors allowed it because in real celestial wars, this kind of situation is even more common!

"In the real world, the Blazing Yang Sect is just a pawn of the Southern Divine Dragon Realm. If the Harmony Divine Palace truly wants to subdue them and make them fight against the Southern Divine Dragon Realm, it's nothing but a dream."

Of course, Yun Xiao didn't care about any of this. In his eyes, aside from overwhelming power that crushed everything, all else was mere illusion.

He only cared about fish! Big fish! Big, fat, and beautiful fish! And she had arrived! Yun Xiao had already seen her!

Just moments ago, the Blazing Yang Parent Flag in Yun Xiao's hand had flown into hers.

On the Heavenly Deity Rankings, the Eight Divisions Heavenly Dragon's score increased by one point, while Carefree Windy Cloud's score decreased by one point.

This person was none other than the Young Dragon Consort, Shen Nanyin. Having captured the Blazing Yang Parent Flag and completed the task assigned by her husband, she was in high spirits, a proud smile gracing her pretty face.

"Ridiculous! A grown man, castrated by a celestial slave, hiding far away, not even daring to look me in the eye," she mocked.

She was referring, of course, to Yang Yang.

Yang Yang didn't dare face her; how could he then follow her to rendezvous with the Young Dragon Lord to seek revenge on the Extreme Yin Star?

Liu Liu was also worried about him and could only stay behind.

So, Shen Nanyin quietly flew through the starry void, her demeanor elegant and confident, victory assured.

Her nine-foot-tall graceful figure blended into the dark cosmos; without a reference point, she didn't appear overly tall. Until a white-robed figure, standing nearly six feet tall, appeared before her!

That figure in white had been waiting here for a long time, but Shen Nanyin was still startled when she suddenly saw him.

The two met in the starry expanse, one above the other.

Shen Nanyin quickly regained her composure. She frowned slightly, flew above Yun Xiao, and looked down at him, her lips curving into a mocking smile. "Castrated dog, you wouldn't be waiting here just for me, would you?"

After saying that, she couldn't help but laugh. Rolling her eyes, she snorted lightly, "Come on, a rootless man like you—where would you get the courage? Running into me here is just bad luck for you."

In just a few words, Shen Nanyin reversed the roles, making it seem like she had cornered Yun Xiao.

Such was her pride as a member of the Dragon Devil Clan!

She crossed her arms, her curly golden hair draped over one shoulder, like a grand golden dragoness. With a condescending and teasing gaze, she looked at this little white dog before her.

Yun Xiao's eyes moved slowly from her pretty face downward, taking in every exquisite detail of this towering beauty.

His bold gaze stirred Shen Nanyin's deep contempt. She sneered, "You're looking at me? With you being just a castrated dog, even if I stood here without a stitch of clothing, besides drooling, what else could you do?"

She placed one hand on her hip, proudly arching her body into a captivating curve, utterly enticing.

𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

From the start, she had been talkative and sharp-tongued. Now, emboldened by her backing, she mocked and taunted without restraint.

She was the Young Dragon Consort, backed by the Golden Dragon Emperor and Southern Divine Dragon Realm. What did she have to fear? Mocking Yun Xiao was also a way to scorn the Extreme Yin Celestial Realm...