The grass in the factory should be plucked

Could it be that Xuehen and Xuanxiong returned empty-handed, and the Demon Emperor himself came?

Xie Chang'an instructed Taixu to be on standby at all times, and when he sensed that things were not going well, he took Jiang Li into the void.

Taixu chuckled and said, "Alright!"

When it comes to escaping, who can be faster than him?

His true form is Void Meteorite Iron, and the void is his home!

Even seasoned Nascent Soul cultivators like Ziyang Sword Master, though capable of shattering the void, find it less convenient than returning to their own hometown.

Chonghua finally found love and married his Daoist partner, so he has to keep a close eye on his little wife and not let anyone else take her away!

Hui Chun Teng stopped grilling fish and stayed firmly by Jiang Li's side, ready to launch an attack at any time.

The thick fog slowly parted, and Jiang Li looked up to see two extraordinary figures walking slowly towards her from where the fog was rolling.

One was dressed in a crimson-gold feathered robe, with a fire lotus blooming beneath his feet with each step; the other was clad in silver-white scale armor, his body shimmering with pale blue spiritual light, each followed by two attendants carrying gift boxes, exuding an imposing aura.

Jiang Li took the spiritual tea brewed by the Rejuvenating Vine, took a sip, and felt a sweet aftertaste and abundant spiritual energy. She couldn't help but praise, "Good tea!"

The group arrived at the courtyard gate, where a servant announced loudly, "The Phoenix Clan Chief and the Qilin Clan Chief request an audience with Her Highness the Demon Queen and Her Highness the Young Master."

Jiang Li was shocked. Phoenix! Qilin!

I've only ever heard of these mythical beasts, and they're rarely seen, but today I've actually seen two of them!

She tried her best to control her excitement and smiled slightly: "So you are the Phoenix Clan Chief or the Qilin Clan Chief. I've heard so much about you!"

The Phoenix Clan Chief and the Qilin Clan Chief, along with their attendants, stepped forward and bowed: "Greetings, Your Highness, the Demon Queen!"

Jiang Li stood up and said calmly, "I will reiterate, I will not be your demon queen. Please call me 'Fairy Jiang'."

A hint of surprise flashed in the eyes of the Phoenix Clan Chief and the Qilin Clan Chief, but they immediately agreed: "Jiang Xianzi."

Jiang Li smiled and said, "It is an honor to have two distinguished guests grace us with their presence. It is a pity that I am confined here and cannot offer you a cup of spiritual tea. I am truly sorry."

The Phoenix Clan Chief cupped his hands and said, "We heard that the young master is here, so we have come to pay our respects and fulfill our duty as subjects."

The Qilin clan chief nodded in agreement, saying, "The young master is the rightful heir of the dragon clan and the future hope of the demon clan. We must protect him personally. We hope that Fairy Jiang will invite the young master out so that we may catch a glimpse of his imperial countenance."

Hearing them refer to the "young master" repeatedly, Jiang Li understood immediately; they were probably trying to use the emperor to command the other lords.

It seems that all the divine beasts are dissatisfied with Tengshe's ascension to the position of Demon Emperor!

She quickly calculated in her mind that although the Phoenix and Qilin clans were ambitious, they were also powerful and would be the best help in fighting against the Demon Emperor.

Could we turn the tables and use the power of these two races to stabilize the situation and fight against the Demon Emperor?

She sighed softly, "The two clan leaders are extremely loyal to the young master, which I admire greatly. Unfortunately, the young master was frightened by the demon emperor's sudden abduction of him from the wedding procession, and is now weak and unable to receive guests. I hope you two will forgive me."

Both the Phoenix Clan Chief and the Qilin Clan Chief looked worried: "I wonder if the young master is alright?"

Jiang Li frowned slightly: "A period of rest will suffice. However..."

She sighed again, a cloud of sorrow hanging over her face.

The Qilin clan chief said, "If Fairy Jiang has any worries, please speak frankly. Since it concerns the young master, we will do our utmost to protect him!"

Jiang Li's eyes glistened with tears: "You two have probably already heard that I have entered into a contract of love with True Monarch Chonghua of the Sword Sect, becoming Daoist partners. Who would have thought that the Demon Emperor would steal my love and forcibly bring me here!"

"Xiang Zhuang's sword dance was aimed at Liu Bang; his true purpose was to control the young emperor and use him to command the other lords!"

The Phoenix Clan Chief and the Qilin Clan Chief exchanged a glance, and sure enough!

This woman must have signed a life-bound contract with the young dragon!

He feigned ignorance: "The Demon Emperor wants to forcibly marry Fairy Jiang, but is it actually to control the young master?"

"What is the relationship between the young master and Fairy Jiang?"

Jiang Li said, "It is to inform you that the young dragon's name is Ao Ming, the son of the Dragon King of the East Sea in the mortal realm. Five hundred years ago, the dragon race suffered a calamity of extermination, and only the young Ao Ming survived. At that time, he was still a dragon egg..."

She recounted in detail how she met Dandan.

“The spiritual energy in the lower realm is scarce. I met Ao Ming in another realm and we helped each other, forming a deep friendship. In order to bring him back to the upper realm, Ao Ming made a life-bound contract with me, vowing to live and die together, and share both fortune and misfortune.”

"After learning of this, the Demon Emperor kidnapped me, intending to control Ao Ming and use the emperor to command the feudal lords!"

The Phoenix Clan Chief and the Qilin Clan Chief both appeared deeply moved, bowing in unison: "We will forever remember the great kindness and virtue that Fairy Jiang has shown to the young master Ao Ming!"

The two great demons exchanged glances again, and the Phoenix Clan Chief tentatively asked, "I wonder what Fairy Jiang's plans are?"

Jiang Li said bitterly, "The Demon Emperor forcibly abducted a married woman; his intentions are sinister. Naturally, I do not wish to marry him! I wonder if either of you would be willing to help me?"

Taking advantage of the opportunity, the Qilin clan chief suggested, "Our Qilin clan controls the mountains and rivers, which allows us to conceal our whereabouts. Fairy Jiang and the young master can temporarily stay in our clan for a while."

The Phoenix Clan Chief glanced at him furtively, thinking, "You old Qilin, you certainly know how to seize an opportunity!"

He also said solicitously, "Jiang Xianzi is all alone and may not be able to protect the young master. My Phoenix Clan's territory is extremely secluded, and all the clansmen are highly skilled. If Jiang Xianzi brings the young master here, my Phoenix Clan will surely be able to ensure your safety and the young master's well-being."

Jiang Li hesitated: "But..."

She bit her lip, hesitating to speak.

The Qilin clan chief said, "If Fairy Jiang has any concerns, please speak frankly."

Jiang Li hesitated: "What if the two of you also have the same thoughts as the Demon Emperor, wanting to use the young master's name to overthrow the Demon Emperor and command the demon race?"

The atmosphere froze instantly upon hearing this.

The Phoenix Clan Chief and the Qilin Clan Chief exchanged a glance. "Since you've already brought it up, let's be frank and speak openly."

The Phoenix Clan Chief no longer concealed his intentions and said in a deep voice, "Jiang Xianzi is indeed wise. The Demon Emperor is cruel and bloodthirsty, and he relies heavily on treacherous officials, which has long caused him to lose the hearts of the demon race. The young master is the chosen one. If we can raise an army in the name of the young master, we will surely be able to overthrow the Demon Emperor's rule and restore peace to the demon race."

The Qilin clan chief added, "We do not intend to control the young master, but only to assist him in ascending the throne. Once the situation is settled, we will naturally return real power to the young master. Fairy Jiang is a confidante of the young master; if she is willing to form an alliance with us, she will become a meritorious official of our demon race in the future!"

Jiang Li chuckled inwardly. You've spoken so "sincerely," if I didn't agree, I'd be ungrateful!

She also looked deeply moved: "The two clan leaders are very wise and righteous. On behalf of Ao Ming, I thank the two clans for their great help! When Ao Ming ascends to the throne one day, the two of you will surely be his trusted advisors!"

“But…” she frowned deeply, “I am now imprisoned here, and the Demon Emperor sends troops every day to force me into marriage…”

The Phoenix Clan Chief's eyes flashed, and he stepped forward, his crimson-gold feather robe fluttering without wind: "Jiang Fairy, rest assured, the safety of the young master is of utmost importance. We will definitely send clansmen to guard this place to prevent any further disturbances by rebel soldiers."

The Qilin clan chief also said, "Let us discuss with the White Tiger, Black Tortoise, and Vermilion Bird clans, and we will definitely rescue Fairy Jiang and the young master before the wedding, so as not to let Jiu Kui's conspiracy succeed!"