Chapter 416: The Forces of Nan Yin Zhou?

The crowd's insults grew quieter, and fear appeared in their eyes.

Ye Huanhuan, are you crazy?

Ye Huanhuan's gaze swept over the crowd, her voice cold as ice, "Who just called me shameless? Should be sent to hell?"

The crowd fell silent as cold cicadas.

Ye Huanhuan's voice was too cold, her aura too terrifying, like a rakshasa, sending chills through everyone.

Seeing everyone show terrified expressions, Ye Huanhuan gave a cold, glamorous smile, her eyes full of mockery.

Indeed, only great strength can intimidate these people!

"It's you, right?"

A plump auntie was locked by Ye Huanhuan's gaze.

The plump auntie instantly seemed petrified, unable to move, only shaking her head, "It wasn't me!"

Ye Huanhuan's smile deepened; she didn't even strike, but with a thought, two pieces of flesh vanished from the plump auntie's face!

Fresh blood splattered everywhere!

"Aaaah~"

The painful wail echoed through the heavens.

Looking again, the plump auntie was rolling on the ground, her face, missing two chunks of flesh, was terrifying beyond words!

"Earlier you said I should go to hell, right?"

A middle‑aged uncle was targeted.

His complexion turned deathly pale.

In his pupils reflected a flying sword silhouette.

In the next instant, a long arrow pierced his forehead.

Whoosh~

He fell on his back, dying with his eyes unclosed.

The crowd panicked.

Ye Huanhuan was clearly no longer the Ye Huanhuan of before!

She was stronger than before, and even more ruthless!

Even Ye Yu and Zhao Shi were frightened.

This daughter was so unfamiliar that it terrified them!

"Speak, why did you stop?"

Frankly, they're just common folk; after seeing someone pay a terrible price, how could they still dare to speak?

The curve of Ye Huanhuan's lips fell, making her whole face look especially cold.

"You don't dare speak, huh? Then listen. I, Ye Huanhuan, am no longer the Ye Huanhuan of before. From now on, those who follow me shall prosper, those who oppose me… shall perish!"

She roared the word "perish" loudly.

She stretched both arms, embracing the sky, dark aura swirling around her, and faint black wings fluttered behind her.

"Ah hahahaha~"

Stares filled with terror, on the brink of breaking.

Ye Huanhuan, have you become a demon?

Weiyang Palace

"Your son has seen Mother Empress."

Dongfang Qingxuan and Dongfang Xuan entered the palace, simultaneously paying their respects to the seated Gu Huanghou.

"Come sit down."

After the two princes sat, Gu Huanghou looked at them, a dark glint appearing in her eyes.

"Do you know why I summoned you?"

The two exchanged a glance and shook their heads.

Gu Huanghou added, "You've heard about Ye Huanhuan's return, right?"

Ye Huanhuan?

He hadn't heard that name in a long time; hearing it again, Dongfang Qingxuan felt dazed.

He could never understand why he had liked someone like Ye Huanhuan back then.

He even gave up Ye Qingran for Ye Huanhuan…

Whenever he thought of how he himself had gradually pushed her away, his heart ached uncontrollably.

"Heard of it," Dongfang Xuan replied.

Ye Huanhuan suddenly returned, flaunting her terrifying power at the gate of Ye Residence, and even killed those who offended her as a warning, causing a huge uproar.

After all, openly slaughtering innocent civilians is extremely heinous.

Many citizens even banded together, hoping the court would bring Ye Huanhuan to justice.

"Your Father Emperor has already sent someone to look for Ye Huanhuan; guess what Ye Huanhuan said?"

The two looked at Gu Huanghou with puzzlement.

Gu Huanghou sneered, "She said, if you want to move against her, first ask whether the forces behind her agree!"

Dongfang Qingxuan's eyes flickered.

Ye Huanhuan daring to say that indicates she must have a powerful backing.

"What force?"

Gu Huanghou shook her head, "Ye Huanhuan is quite cautious, she didn't say. But it should be from Nan Yin Zhou."

The forces of Nan Yin Zhou?

Dongfang Xuan looked surprised.

The forces of Nan Yin Zhou are all hidden tribes, mysterious and unfathomable, with strength that is utterly immeasurable.

No wonder she dares to be so arrogant!

Dongfang Xuan scoffed.

Mother, you called us here not just to say these things, did you?

Dongfang Qingxuan's eyes flashed with wisdom.

Gu Huanghou smiled faintly. "Not bad. This time I summoned you here hoping you each do something."

Xuan'er, Ye Huanhuan dares to return even though she knows Ye Qingran has the Emperor Sovereign of the Peak of Contending for the Deer as her backing; this shows her backing is not weak. It's very likely she is backed by the three top hidden tribes of Nan Yin Zhou!

Dongfang Qingxuan caught the hidden meaning in Gu Huanghou's words.

He pressed his lips and did not respond.

Seeing this, Gu Huanghou furrowed her brows slightly and continued, "So, Mother hopes you will renew your pursuit of Ye Huanhuan and make her your Crown Princess!"

Dongfang Qingxuan looked at Gu Huanghou in disbelief.

"Mother, it's impossible between me and her!"

Gu Huanghou gritted her teeth. "How could it be impossible? She now has a powerful backing, incomparable to before; even our Donglin Royal Family would struggle to match her. If she becomes your Crown Princess, not to mention the throne, she could even help you found a dynasty as mighty as the Xuan Yuan Wang Chao!"

"I don't need it!" Dongfang Qingxuan refused without even thinking.

The better he once treated Ye Huanhuan, the more he now hates her.

If it weren't for Ye Huanhuan meddling, he might have already been together with Ye Qingran.

Moreover, Ye Huanhuan is ruthless and vicious, killing people like flies; such a woman, he certainly wouldn't want!

Xuan'er, could it be that you still can't forget Ye Qingran?

Dongfang Qingxuan's body stiffened.

Indeed, he truly cannot forget Ye Qingran.

During this time, how many times in the middle of the night has she appeared in his dreams?

Haunted and dream-entangled.

Seeing Dongfang Qingxuan's silent admission, Gu Huanghou became even more furious. "Xuan'er, haven't you seen the truth yet? Leaving aside that Ye Qingran is gravely injured and beyond help, even if she were fine, you two could never be together! You wouldn't risk your life to vie for a woman with the Emperor Sovereign of the Peak of Contending for the Deer, would you?"

Dongfang Qingxuan felt as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over him, his whole body trembling slightly.

"No, she'll be fine!"

"Obstinately deluded!"

Gu Huanghou slammed the table and rose.

Ye Huanhuan chooses to return now and act so arrogantly; do you think she'll let Ye Qingran live? I tell you, this time Ye Qingran has only a slim chance of survival.

Gu Huanghou's tone softened. "Xuan'er, even if you don't think for yourself, think for Mother. All these years Mother has devoted so much to you, hoping only to see you rise above others and make a stunning debut. You..."

"Mother, stop saying that—I won't agree!" Dongfang Qingxuan said sternly, then flicked his sleeves and left.

"You..."

Gu Huanghou was furious.

"Mother, calm down; Royal Brother is just momentarily muddle-headed. Once he calms down, he'll understand your good intentions."

Dongfang Xuan walked over to soothe Gu Huanghou.

Gu Huanghou's chest rose and fell; after a while she looked at Dongfang Xuan with kind eyes, saying, "Still, Xuan'er understands Mother."

Dongfang Xuan gave a bright smile.

"Xuan'er, Mother also has a task for you."

"Mother, please give your orders."

"You should also think of a way to bring Ye Sisi to your bedside. After all, she is Ye Huanhuan's sister; if Xuan'er and Ye Huanhuan get together, you'd be adding icing on the cake. Even if Xuan'er's side fails, if you succeed, at least you'll have a guarantee."

Dongfang Xuan's eyes lit up. "Mother, you're truly wise!"

As he spoke, he flashed a wicked smile. "Rest assured, Ye Sisi is nothing but something in my pocket!"

He stretched out his hand, slowly closing his fingers...

Bound to be obtained.