Chapter 197: Divine Edict of the Way to Heaven

Sister, it seems we are about to leave the palace!

Among the beauties, Yu Qiao'er, possessed by the Jade Stone Pipa Spirit, whispered to Hu Ximei, who was possessed by the Nine-Headed Pheasant Spirit beside her.

After the Nine-Tailed Fox Spirit possessed Daji and entered the palace, the two demons lost contact with the Nine-Tailed Fox Spirit.

However, they also heard that the Nine-Tailed Fox Spirit was unharmed and had even begun using her beauty to influence Emperor Xin.

In the demons' view, this is their good sister, who, after enjoying the world's prosperity, forgot these two younger sisters.

Naturally, the two demons were not resigned to this.

After all, they all came from the same origin, bearing the sage's mission.

Why should you alone enjoy all this?

Therefore, the two demons took advantage of the opportunity when feudal lords presented beauties to Emperor Xin, possessing two peerless beauties and entering the palace.

Yet, what they never expected was that, after staying so long in the palace, the rumored lustful Emperor Xin never once summoned these beauties.

Moreover, the palace defenses were strict; even if the two demons wanted to contact Daji, they could not.

However, the two demons were patient and believed that, with their peerless looks, they would surely catch Emperor Xin's eye.

Yet, what the two demons never imagined was that, while they desperately awaited Emperor Xin's favor, a child suddenly appeared and took away more than a dozen beauties, including the two of them.

"It seems we have to leave the palace," she sighed.

Heaving a long sigh, Hu Ximei wore a look of helplessness, unable to fathom why their sister had so quickly won Emperor Xin's favor.

As for them, after spending so long in the palace, they had not even seen Emperor Xin's face.

Now they were simply driven out of the palace.

"Great! I heard we have been bestowed by the Great King upon the Prince Consort!"

Just then, a voice came from nearby, and the two demons perked up their ears to listen.

"Prince Consort? You mean the husband of Princess Su Zhizhi? If it's him, that would be wonderful!"

Another said, "At first I only glanced at him from afar, and his imposing bearing attracted me; marrying him would surely bring happiness!"

"Yes, I too once dreamed of marrying a man like the Prince Consort, but alas I was selected for the palace; I thought my life was over, yet I never expected to be chosen by the Prince Consort!"

Saying this, several women's faces lit up with excitement.

Meanwhile, Hu Ximei and Yu Qiao'er exchanged a glance.

They had also heard of the legendary Prince Consort.

There was nothing they could do—who made Ao Yifan so highly regarded by Emperor Xin lately?

"Sister, if we could bewitch that Prince Consort, we might still have a chance to complete the sage's task!"

Yu Qiao'er said somewhat excitedly.

"Mmm, I've heard that Prince Consort is greatly favored by Emperor Xin; we could also influence him indirectly through him—not as good as the sister, but not bad either."

Hu Ximei narrowed her eyes and said, "We could even incite the Prince Consort to raise troops and rebel; perhaps our merit would surpass that of the sister!"

The more they spoke, the more excited the two demons became.

Only after they truly saw the legendary Prince Consort and were mercilessly whipped did they realize their idea was truly foolish and naive!

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"Life?"

On Gold Ao Island, the Sect Leader of the Way to Heaven once again issued a divine edict.

The disciples looked at the huge character "Life" in the sky, yet were utterly bewildered.

After all, the previous "Kill" character was still easy to understand.

That meant completely abandoning the prohibition on killing, seeking a sliver of life through slaughter.

However, how should this "Life" character be understood?

"Senior Brother Duobao, Venerable Master, what does this mean?"

A female immortal radiating golden light could not help but ask a somewhat plump Daoist beside her.

"This..."

Daoist Duobao, surrounded by precious light, furrowed his brow in thought.

After a while, he shook his head and said, "The sage's great righteousness is hard for us to fathom at present; perhaps this 'Life' character means we should strive to find a sliver of life."

Merely, after saying this, Daoist Duobao sighed again, feeling even himself that this explanation was a bit forced.

Merely, he simply could not figure out what this 'Life' character represented.

"Hehe, everyone is here!"

Just then, a cloud of rosy light fell.

In an instant, everyone present turned their eyes to the rosy light.

"Junior Sisters, you too..."

Zhao Gongming naturally recognized at a glance that the arrivals were his three junior female disciples.

But just as Zhao Gongming prepared to greet them as usual, his face froze.

Not only Zhao Gongming, but Daoist Duobao, the Four Holy Mothers, and many Sect of the Cut disciples all stared dumbfounded.

For beside each of the Three Auspicious Immortals stood a little girl.

"Junior Sisters, who are they?"

Zhao Gongming asked carefully.

Upon hearing this, Immortal Yunxiao calmly said, "They are our three sisters' newly accepted disciples, Xianxian, Yingying, and Yuyu; come, pay respects to your Uncle-master and Junior Uncle-master!"

The three little girls were well-behaved, each using her childish voice to salute the assembled Sect of the Cut disciples.

Disciple?

Everyone doubted this claim.

After all, no matter how you look at these three little girls, they somewhat resemble a miniature version of the Three Pure Maidens.

They really do look alike!

However, just thinking about the temperament of the Three Pure Maidens, all the Sect of the Cutting disciples present felt it shouldn't be too possible.

After all, how could the Three Pure Maidens possibly, after not seeing each other for a while, all suddenly give birth to their own children?

"Give birth?"

Golden Spirit Holy Mother's face showed a hint of contemplation, and suddenly a flash of inspiration appeared in her mind; she raised her head to look at the decree issued by her master.

"Could it be...?"

However, just as this thought arose, Golden Spirit Holy Mother again felt it was rather absurd.

"Golden Spirit Holy Mother, Senior Uncle!"

Suddenly, a childish voice startled Golden Spirit Holy Mother out of her thoughts.

Looking down, she saw Ao Xianxian bringing her two younger sisters, looking at her with anticipation, and in the arms of the three little ones, they were holding a bunch of small toys surrounded by precious light.

It was quite obvious that everyone liked these three little dolls; upon first meeting, they naturally wanted to give them some small gifts.

After all, everyone still wanted to give face to the Three Pure Maidens.

"They really are three adorable little dolls!"

Looking at the three little dolls before her, Golden Spirit Holy Mother smiled slightly.

The next moment, her right hand slightly lifted, and three golden seeds immediately appeared in her palm.

"These are the seeds of the Golden Thorn Vine; after cultivation, they can guard the home and protect the estate, so I give them to you."

Golden Spirit Holy Mother said.

"Thank you, Golden Spirit Holy Mother, Senior Uncle!"

After giving thanks in a childish voice, Ao Xianxian brought her two younger sisters, toddling on her short legs, and ran towards Duobao the Daoist.

After all, before coming, I had heard from their second aunt that in the entire Sect of the Cutting, this Senior Uncle Duobao has the most treasures!