“Uhhh…” Shen Nanyin shook her head, trying to snap out of her daze. As she tried to focus, the mark of a violet, nine-headed dragon flickered past her left pupil. And on the dragon shimmered a faint golden lotus. “This feeling is really strange…"

"Nanyin," the Young Dragon Lord called out. Then, he had the swift-moving procession of prodigies come to a halt.

“Dear husband.” Shen Nanyin pushed aside the chaotic thoughts. She rode her 12-foot-long Sovereign Sword toward the Young Dragon Lord.

Previously, Shen Nanyin had always respectfully addressed him by his title. But this time, entering the Grand Assembly Arena, the Young Dragon Lord had specifically instructed her to call him

husband

in front of others.

This move was also intended to dispel the rumors that the Southern Divine Dragon Realm was misogynistic.

Surprisingly, it was quite effective for the ordinary people.

Moreover, after the Grand Assembly of Myriad Sects began, the Young Dragon Lord’s attitude toward Shen Nanyin had made a complete 180-degree turn—from insults, beatings, and trampling to respect, understanding, and care. Although Shen Nanyin knew this was a performance demanded by the elders, she was still overwhelmed by the favor.

So, she had always been obedient, cooperating with the Young Dragon Lord.

“The mission is successfully completed. Here are the Parent Flags of the Blazing Yang Sect, Thunder Devil Sect, and Wind Pool Valley." Shen Nanyin smiled with pride and handed the three Parent Flags to the Young Dragon Lord.

The Young Dragon Lord, pleased to receive the flags, specially asked, “How was it? Didn’t you encounter any danger or get injured?”

Shen Nanyin still felt some stabbing pain in her ribs. When the Young Dragon Lord asked, she recalled how Yun Xiao suppressed and humiliated her. Her heart should have ignited with anger… But quickly, the anger dissipated inexplicably. It was as if she couldn’t control her mouth, and she replied to the Young Dragon Lord, “No, I didn’t encounter anyone.”

After saying this, she felt tormented inside, not understanding why she was in such a struggling and helpless state. She clearly knew she couldn’t deceive the Young Dragon Lord. So, why did she lie?

Furthermore, Shen Nanyin also clearly knew that Yun Xiao was the Southern Divine Dragon Realm’s arch-enemy. Why would she cover for him?

The onlookers in the Million Starlight Palace knew that something had happened between Shen Nanyin and Yun Xiao.

Yun Xiao had weakened the soul-capturing effect of the Soulfire Eye, leaving her in a state of conflicted obedience and anger, torn between rejecting and complying with his orders.

“It’s good that you’re safe!” the Young Dragon Lord said, failing to notice the conflict in her expression. By securing the three Parent Flags, he had shown his generosity toward his followers!

Before him stood 400 prodigies of the Heavenly Deity Stellar River. Seeing the three Parent Flags and witnessing the Extreme Yin Star drop out of the top 100 in the Heavenly Deity Rankings, while the Southern Divine Dragon Star had already surpassed the top 20… Such a disparity only solidified their resolve!

“With those three stars rescued, the Young Dragon Lord has been unshackled! Now, he can lead us to wipe out the menace of the Extreme Yin Star!” Bai Lu praised.

Among the 400 prodigies, she held great prestige as the young leader of the Gu God Sect. Many young people naturally echoed her words.

“Mhm!” The Young Dragon Lord was pleased.

Most of these prodigies before him were gathered at his birthday banquet. Their loyalty to the Southern Divine Dragon Realm was generally less than that of the Blazing Yang Sect, Thunder Devil Sect, and Wind Pool Valley. But now, they were all determined to follow him with full force.

“This is what it means to be a wise and capable leader!”

Whether the conflict between the Southern Divine Dragon Realm and Extreme Yin Celestial Realm was

truly

one of good versus evil was irrelevant. It was simply the natural order. The strong preyed on the weak. The victor was king and the loser a bandit!

Naturally, the prodigies assembled here today planned to support the king! This was an unspoken tacit understanding. Justice was simply a convenient banner.

The Young Dragon Lord’s high-profile favoritism toward Shen Nanyin was also to raise this banner, fooling the masses of the Samsara Galaxy.

He was demonstrating strength to those above, and justice to those below. This was the foundation of a rising superpower!

Those at the same level would see the Southern Divine Dragon Realm's might, and those beneath would see their righteousness!

So, rivals would submit in fear, and the masses would bow in worship.

“The path to hegemony is none other than this.” The Young Dragon Lord fully grasped this wisdom of his ancestors; otherwise, with his natural temperament, he'd never dote on a shameless woman like Shen Nanyin, even if it was just for show.

He couldn't see what was happening in the Million Starlight Palace, unaware that his

doting

was being seen in a very different light. It was as if he were scribbling

cuckold

all over his face.

Surprisingly, the more the Young Dragon Lord looked at Shen Nanyin, the more pleasing to the eye she seemed. Why hadn’t he felt before that she was quite tempting? Perhaps because she had always been within easy reach!

"Young heroes, follow me to conquer the Extreme Yin Star!”

The momentum of the Young Dragon Lord's faction was overwhelming. Their morale was soaring, and their hearts were united. At this moment, it was the crucial time to fulfill the historical mission bestowed by the Southern Divine Dragon Realm!

And so, the 400 prodigies charged toward the Extreme Yin Star with burning eyes.

With many against few, their momentum was naturally like a rainbow.

Rays of celestial light soared across the starry void. Along the way, disciples of the lower and middle celestial sects trembled in fear at the sight of such a large force.

When they realized this was the Young Dragon Lord's crusade to overthrow the tyranny of the Extreme Yin Star, many eagerly volunteered their strength. Before long, a grand army to free the celestial slaves was formed.

Everything played out according to the Young Dragon Lord’s meticulous planning!

Everything was going smoothly!

However, just as the Young Dragon Lord was envisioning a grand future, a furious shout came from not far behind.

“Impudent!”

The voice was soft and sweet, all too familiar to the Young Dragon Lord. It was Shen Nanyin's voice.

He felt a slight confusion and suddenly turned around, only to see Shen Nanyin clutching her chest armor, her face full of indignation, pointing at a young man in white not far away.

The young man in white stood frozen. Why was the Young Dragon Consort so angry? What had happened? The once unstoppable expedition force came to an abrupt halt, and everyone looked at her and the young man in white in confusion.

“Who is she pointing at?”

“She’s looking at the Gu God Star's Bai Ao, Bai Lu’s younger brother!”

Seeing Shen Nanyin’s reddened eyes and tear-filled gaze, everyone was momentarily baffled.

The Young Dragon Lord, with a stern face, returned and asked, “What’s the matter?”

Seeing him, Shen Nanyin instinctively trembled, lowering her head in grievance. “It’s nothing, we must prioritize the greater good.”

Meanwhile, Bai Lu, the goddess-like senior sister, approached her brother, urgently whispering, “What have you done!”

Before Bai Ao could respond, the Young Dragon Lord, noticing Shen Nanyin’s pitiful state, sternly demanded, “If there’s something wrong, just say it!”

Feeling deeply wronged, Shen Nanyin cried and threw herself into his arms, her voice trembling, “I can’t take it anymore. This brat has been oogling me ever since I returned!”

Considering her earlier action of clutching her chest armor, everyone immediately understood what she was referring to.

For a moment, everyone’s expressions became awkward, especially the men.

Indeed, they all admitted that the Young Dragon Consort was quite eye-catching in this regard. If they wanted to look, they would, but out of courtesy and respect for her status, they could only avoid her gaze as much as possible.

And if a young boy couldn’t control himself, that was understandable…

Shen Nanyin’s words undoubtedly made everyone present feel embarrassed.

“Bai Ao, you!” Bai Lu’s face fell, and she slapped her brother sharply, scolding him, “You’re so rude. Kneel and apologize to the Young Dragon Lord and Young Dragon Consort immediately!”