Golden Ranking Appears, My Empress Turns Out to Be Wu Zhao

[Demon God Ranking – Rank 2]

[Mei Yinxue]

[Sect: Island Master of Thinking Yi Island]

[Cultivation: Late God Demon Realm Land Immortal]

[Technique: Snow Chanting Demon Scripture]

[Reward: 3x Top-Tier Enlightenment Card (Can be used for enlightenment, increasing comprehension five hundred times, duration ten days!)]

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"Yinxue, just as expected, you made it onto the ranking!"

Zhu Houzhao looked at the ranking and smiled.

"I only just broke through to the Late Stage, and I've already surpassed that Demon Lord?"

"Not surprising. Although the Demon Lord Bai Suzhen is powerful, her foundation is still lacking."

"With the techniques I taught you, plus your own created Demon Scripture, even she isn't your match."

"Surpassing her is hardly worth mentioning."

"More importantly, this time the Heaven Dao awarded three Top-Tier Enlightenment Cards. That's definitely enough to help you rise further."

"If you use them wisely, even reaching the Half-Step Sage Realm might not be impossible."

"As for the true Sage Realm, that will depend on your own fortune."

"Now, even Murong Xisheng might not compare to you."

Zhu Houzhao was naturally overjoyed that Mei Yinxue made it on the ranking.

After all, Mei Yinxue was his woman, and the bond was much closer than with an ally like Demon Lord Bai Suzhen.

The greater her rewards, the happier he felt.

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"Mei Yinxue? Why does that name sound familiar?"

"Of course it does, she ranked 3rd on the Sword Immortal Ranking!"

"Never thought she was also someone from the Demon Dao, and so terrifying at that!"

"Indeed, the Peacock Princess, Cold Blooded Princess, wasn't wrong about her!"

"She's definitely one of the most terrifying demoness in the Nine Provinces!"

"And now with the Heaven Dao Reward, her strength will likely surge again in no time!"

"God Demon Realm, how terrifying. No one expected her to be this powerful!"

The various leaders and Emperors of the Nine Provinces were naturally not unfamiliar with Mei Yinxue.

Especially her formidable strength and astonishing beauty, which drew admiration and desire alike.

Unfortunately, that desire could only remain in their hearts.

If anyone dared to act on it...

What awaited them would be a terrifying storm.

Even the Emperors of dynasties had to be extremely cautious.

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Qin Dynasty.

"Black Shadow, did you ever find any information about this Mei Yinxue?"

"Logically, she should be an enemy of the Ming Martial World, with a deep-seated grudge."

"Perhaps our Qin Dynasty could truly recruit her."

"Our dynasty sorely lacks God Demon Realm cultivators."

"With just one, our deterrent force would increase dramatically."

"Your Majesty, this Mei Yinxue has almost no interpersonal connections. And with her cultivation, no one can find her, let alone approach or track her."

"If anyone shows even the slightest hostility, they're met with death."

"Though this so-called Peacock Princess isn't as bloodthirsty as rumored in the Ming Martial World, she's no saint either."

"If anyone threatens her, there is absolutely no chance of survival."

"Even if we reveal our identities, she remains completely indifferent."

"According to what I've heard, a Heavenly Human Realm cultivator from the Tang Dynasty's Bad People once tried to provoke this Peacock Princess out of arrogance and ended up dead."

"Killed in a single strike."

"In the end, even the Bad Marshal Yuan Tiangang could only let it go."

"Your Majesty, I advise that unless we gain enough strength, we mustn't provoke this woman."

"She is far too dangerous."

"Even if she agrees to join, we can't accept her so easily."

"If she harbors ill intentions, we would have no defense."

"Even Your Majesty could be affected."

The Black Ice Platform Leader, Black Shadow, rarely gave such a firm opinion.

As things stood, if Mei Yinxue did have a scheme and harmed the Qin Dynasty's interests, there was truly no method to stop her.

For the sake of caution, it would be wise not to get too close to her, though there was no need for hostility either.

"Your Majesty, I agree with Leader Black Shadow's assessment."

"The rise of the Qin Dynasty ultimately depends on national power and military strength."

"Powerful cultivators are important, but they must not become our foundation."

Ying Zheng remained silent for a moment, then reluctantly agreed.

However, from the flicker in his eyes, one could see he still had other ideas.

The lack of God Demon Realm cultivators was a fatal shortcoming for the Qin Dynasty.

He had to find a way to fix it.

Otherwise, in the future Nine Provinces war, the Qin Dynasty would definitely fall behind.

Becoming a stepping stone for other dynasties.

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Han Imperial Harem.

Jiang Yuyan looked at the ranking and couldn't help but feel a tinge of competitiveness.

In the past, a woman like Mei Yinxue was a figure she could never hope to rival.

But now, as her strength grew...

As her horizons broadened...

She began comparing herself to the remarkable women of the Nine Provinces.

Especially those famous Mythical Realm and God Demon Realm women, who became the focus of her attention.

Though not out of malice, there was no goodwill either.

At times, she even had the urge to devour them.

Fortunately, she hadn't acted on those thoughts.

Otherwise, if Zhu Houzhao ever learned that little Jiang Yuyan had ideas about his woman...

She would become his next target of manipulation.

Currently, Zhu Houzhao's focus remains on the Nine Provinces.

He hadn't paid much attention to Jiang Yuyan yet.

But that didn't mean he never would.

As Jiang Yuyan's power grew, and her foundation deepened, Zhu Houzhao's attention would be inevitable.

By then, she would no longer enjoy the luck she once had.

She would either be crushed completely...

Or become a chess piece in Zhu Houzhao's game to stir chaos in the Nine Provinces.

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Southern Song Dynasty Territory.

Zhu Houzhao and Mei Yinxue were no longer focused on the ranking.

All their attention was on a distant mountain range shrouded in a mysterious formation.

"Yinxue, this is our target!"

"Not a single living soul, only bones. A great and tragic battle happened here long ago!"

"How interesting. No wonder the Southern Song Dynasty has been so weak and incompetent over the years, even worse than the Qing Dynasty. This is the root cause."

"Who could've done this?"

The closer they drew to the mountain, the more corpses they found.

From the bone marks, it was clear these had all been peerless cultivators in life.

Grandmasters, Great Grandmasters...

Even the number of Heavenly Human Realm cultivators was not small.

All had been slaughtered here.

Zhu Houzhao seemed to realize something, his expression changing.

He grasped Mei Yinxue's hand and quickly soared ahead.

A vast underground palace appeared before them.

Magnificent and luxurious.

Even Zhu Houzhao couldn't help but gasp.

To construct such an underground palace must've cost an astronomical amount of wealth!

Even someone as rich as Zhu Houzhao wouldn't have built something like this.

That money would've been better spent raising an army of a million...

Or cultivating another Land Immortal.

Truly a prodigal waste.

However, Zhu Houzhao wasn't too concerned.

His real goal was surely hidden within the underground palace.

As they entered deeper...

They found even more shocking things.

More corpses lay scattered.

Already reduced to dry bones.

These had been even stronger in life.

All were Land Immortal Realm cultivators.

Clearly, they were powerful cultivators of the Southern Song Dynasty.

Now, slain by some mysterious force.

It was even more tragic than the massacre of the Qing Mausoleum Guard not long ago.

Had these people lived and remained under the Southern Song Dynasty's command...

The dynasty would not be nearing collapse today.

"Let's go. Deeper!"

Mei Yinxue nodded silently.

The surroundings didn't cause the slightest disturbance in her heart.

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Underground palace.

The lowest level.

A massive chamber.

This space was built by the mysterious palace master to be incredibly grand.

At the center stood an enormous True Dragon statue, lifelike in detail.

However, its aura appeared dim.

On the verge of dissipating.

But the most shocking sight...

A hundred meters in front of the dragon statue...

Two figures in imperial robes sat cross-legged.

Eyes closed.

Faces pale, looking both dead and alive.

The next moment.

Zhu Houzhao and Mei Yinxue appeared.

"Husband, the two people ahead still have traces of life. Could they still be alive?"

Mei Yinxue looked cautiously at the two robed figures sitting in the distance.

Zhu Houzhao saw them too.

Imperial robes?

They had to be Emperors.

"God Demon Realm?"

Why another God Demon Realm?

Where in the world are all these God Demon Realm cultivators coming from?

"A formation!"

Zhu Houzhao's eyes narrowed.

He noticed a terrifying formation surrounding the two Emperors.

It didn't match the surrounding space at all.

Who could have trapped two God Demon Realm Emperors here?

There was a secret!

This formation's level was absolutely among the top in the Nine Provinces.

Only slightly inferior to Zhu Houzhao's own skills.

"Yinxue, hide in the shadows and prepare to assist me."

"I want to find out what's going on here."

"What exactly happened in this place?"

Zhu Houzhao spoke gravely.

"Alright, be careful."

Mei Yinxue nodded, her figure vanishing into a concealed corner of the space.

She didn't release the slightest trace of aura.

If Zhu Houzhao hadn't known in advance, even he might have missed her presence.

As for the two unknown Emperors, they definitely couldn't detect her.

Zhu Houzhao took a deep breath.

Stepped forward.

And sent a stream of energy at the weak point of the formation.

With a soft crack...

The formation shattered instantly.

In the next moment.

The two imperial-robed figures, who appeared dead, opened their eyes.

A flash of dangerous dominance flickered in their gaze.

"The formation that trapped us... has broken?"

"We're finally free!"

"Damn thief, if We meet you again, We'll have you torn apart!"

"Hmph, you're still alive?"

"You too? You've got quite the tenacious life."

The two Emperors sighed in unison, then glanced at each other with mocking expressions.

"Zhao Kuangyi, you traitor! I once trusted you so much, yet you betrayed me and split my Song Dynasty!"

"Otherwise, I would've unified the Nine Provinces long ago."

"Would I have fallen to this?"

"Zhao Kuangyin, do you still not understand?"

"Your ambition was too great, leaving no path for others. Otherwise, you wouldn't have ended up like this."

"If I hadn't secretly fractured Song Dynasty and used National Fortune to cultivate, I'd have died at your hands!"

"Don't think playing the kind elder brother fooled me!"

"If I hadn't struck first, you would've eliminated me eventually due to the threat I posed."

"You were just one step too slow."

"And you shouldn't have colluded with outsiders to destroy the Song Dynasty!"

"If not for Liu Bowen of the Ming Dynasty interfering, how could you have succeeded?"

"In the end, both of us fell into Liu Bowen's trap, sealed in a formation."

"Only now are we finally free!"

Zhu Houzhao quietly observed from a distance.

He completely concealed his aura.

A trace of amusement played on his lips.

Zhao Kuangyin?

Zhao Kuangyi?

The Founder of the Song Dynasty.

And the one who split it.

Brothers in the first half of life.

Mortal enemies in the second.

He thought both had long perished.

Who would've thought, after hundreds of years, they would appear in this mysterious underground palace.

There had to be a secret.

And the one who trapped them... was Liu Bowen of the Ming Dynasty?

Even Zhu Houzhao was astonished.

What exactly happened back then?!

Zhu Houzhao's curiosity surged!

If Zhao Kuangyin and Zhao Kuangyi still lived... then what about Liu Bowen?

Why wasn't he here?

Why leave them alive?

Why not kill them outright?