163: Welcome back, Demon Emperor!

As she hastily blocked the joint attack of the three women, Ye Qingshang's aura became somewhat turbulent.

She had only just taken that step, and her own Realm was not yet fully stable.

Furthermore, Ye Qingshang was currently in a state of chaos, her heart filled with immense complexity and conflict.

Thus, after hastily blocking the three women's attack...

Ye Qingshang and the three women fought their way out of the Underwater Ruins together.

A trace of blood seeped from the corner of her mouth.

Hmm!?

Seeing the blood at the corner of Ye Qingshang's mouth, Gu Yuan immediately felt a pang of intense heartache.

Seeing that both sides were about to engage in a full-blown battle, Gu Yuan's thoughts raced.

How could he allow this to happen? If it did, he would never be able to forgive himself.

Thus, Gu Yuan immediately prepared to enter the invincible state granted by the System.

At this moment, only he in his invincible state could stop all of this.

Regardless of how the final outcome should be handled.

In short, he absolutely could not let them fight now.

Otherwise, since they were all dear to him, Gu Yuan would be heartbroken.

However, just as Gu Yuan was about to enter the invincible state...

A clear and melodious voice suddenly came from the distant horizon:

"Lord Demon Emperor, we have arrived late to the rescue. Please leave this place immediately!"

As the voice faded, a flying chariot so massive it almost blotted out the sun appeared in the sky.

The chariot emitted a deep luster like black jade.

Red-gold patterns covered its body, looking like flowing lava.

Several statues of ancient Vicious Beasts were carved on both sides of the chariot's body.

The aura it exuded was as if the Vicious Beasts had returned to life—cold and bloodthirsty.

"The Demon Emperor's carriage... the vehicle..."

Liu Hanyan murmured as she stared at the massive chariot that had suddenly appeared in the sky.

She glanced at Zhao Su and the others beside her, finding that their expressions were equally solemn.

This vehicle was the exclusive carriage of the Myriad Demon Kingdom's Demon Emperor.

Legend had it that this chariot was jointly forged by several great experts of the ancient era.

Later, it was acquired by the Myriad Demon Kingdom and became the exclusive carriage for successive generations of Demon Emperors.

This vehicle was not only incredibly powerful.

It could even traverse the Sea of Stars... yet now, this vehicle had suddenly appeared.

This... "Something must have happened there. Could they really have started fighting?"

Zhao Su said softly, her voice tinged with a bit of helplessness.

This might be the worst possible outcome.

"Let's go take a look. It seems today is destined not to be a peaceful day."

Mysterious Mechanism Master also glanced at the chariot in the sky, shook his head, and sighed softly.

At this moment, Dongfang Yingxue and the others also looked toward the chariot in the sky.

"The Myriad Demon Kingdom's vehicle..."

Dongfang Yingxue said softly.

Meanwhile, Ye Qingshang wiped away the blood from the corner of her mouth.

She took one last look at Gu Yuan and asked softly:

"Gu Yuan, I'll ask you one last time. Will you... come with me?"

There was a hint of pleading in her eyes, as if she would take Gu Yuan away regardless of the cost if he just agreed.

Upon hearing Ye Qingshang's words, Dongfang Yingxue, Nether Moon, and Di Luoying all looked at Gu Yuan.

Although their expressions didn't change, their tension was clearly palpable.

After all... they didn't know what choice Gu Yuan would make.

He... surely wouldn't go with Ye Qingshang, right?

Nether Moon bit her lip, her heart slightly conflicted.

In fact, Gu Yuan following Qing Shang wouldn't really affect her much.

Because her Boundless Demonic Domain and the Myriad Demon Kingdom were not far apart.

If Gu Yuan went to the Myriad Demon Kingdom, she would actually have more opportunities to see him.

After all, people like Dongfang Yingxue were here.

But in the Myriad Demon Kingdom, her only rival would be Qing Shang.

Thinking of this, Nether Moon suddenly felt it wasn't so bad.

Meanwhile, Dongfang Yingxue let out a light snort and looked at Gu Yuan.

If this Rebellious Disciple really dared to abandon her and go to the Myriad Demon Kingdom with Ye Qingshang...

Then she would absolutely never speak to him again for the rest of her life!

As for Di Luoying, she just watched Gu Yuan quietly, showing no reaction.

In Di Luoying's heart, a decision had already been made long ago.

No matter what choice Gu Yuan made, she would follow him.

Even if Gu Yuan decided to go to the Myriad Demon Kingdom, she would go with him.

No one could stop her.

As for the remaining Little Noodle, well, she could be ignored.

Because this Little Noodle had been in a state of prolonged confusion from the very beginning.

Gu Yuan sighed deeply and said in a heavy voice:

"In a person's life, there are things one must do and things one must not do. Qing Shang, I cannot agree to go with you, just as I cannot allow them to hurt you. I..."

"Enough, no need to say more. Heh, Gu Yuan, this matter isn't over. I will be back..."

Ye Qingshang cut Gu Yuan off, not letting him continue.

She gave a tragic smile, then said with a firm tone:

"When I return, you will be mine. For the entire Qihuang Continent will be the dowry I present to you."

With that, Ye Qingshang flew toward the massive chariot in the sky without any hesitation.

She was afraid that if Gu Yuan said anything to make her stay...

If that happened, Ye Qingshang didn't know if she would still be able to refuse him.

Furthermore, Ye Qingshang knew in her heart that there was no longer any point in staying here.

Since the current Gu Yuan couldn't let go of those women...

And since her own strength was not yet sufficient to forcibly take Gu Yuan away, it was better to leave for now.

In the future, once she had enough strength to conquer everything, then nothing would be an issue.

The Qihuang Continent... heh, she would conquer it sooner or later.

Ye Qingshang had confidence in her Myriad Demon Kingdom.

Because this Myriad Demon Kingdom was something she had built with her own hands.

And just as she said, at that time, the entire continent would be her dowry.

And when that time came, if Gu Yuan couldn't make a decision, she would make it for him.

Ye Qingshang believed that at that time, Gu Yuan would definitely not refuse her request.

Because after conquering the entire Qihuang Continent...

All those women involved with Gu Yuan could be made to disappear.

Gu Yuan... can only be mine, mine alone.

This had always been Ye Qingshang's thought, one that would never change.

Heh... Gu Yuan, we will meet again.

At that time, you will be mine.

Atop the vehicle, Ye Qingshang took one last look at Gu Yuan.

And when she turned around, she once again became that world-disdaining Demon Emperor.

That tenderness only existed when she faced Gu Yuan.

At all other times, Ye Qingshang was the Dominator of the Myriad Demon Kingdom, the noble Lord Demon Emperor.