Female lead: No, it's me again??

Nine figures immediately flew out from the other two spirit boats. They were of varying ages, and each of them reached up to grab their forehead with their left hand, causing nine-colored stones to appear.

"With the Heavenly Cycle established, evil spirits shall not invade!"

"May the heavens punish you, and may the nine realms be annihilated!"

"Array up!"

The nine-colored stones suddenly burst forth with intense colors, and the power between the stones interconnected, condensing into a massive nine-colored divine array above Thousand Water City, enveloping the city within it.

Upon seeing Gongzi Qi appear, Chumian and Jiaolei immediately appeared beside him, bowing respectfully, "Your Highness."

Gongzi Qi said coldly, "The appearance of the Demon-Devouring Disc must be for the Netherblood Pearl. Qingguang, Moyun, and all the other guardians of the palace, today, do everything in your power to prevent the demons inside from escaping!"

"We await your command!"

The young man was not confident that he could prevent the appearance of the Blood Pearl, because it was already too late.

They found out too late!

Jiao Lei asked, "Your Highness, what do you think the mastermind behind this is trying to...?"

Gongzi Qi voiced his suspicions.

"The appearance of the Devouring Demon Disc was too sudden, without any warning. In addition, there are suspected signs of ghostly demons in Thousand Water City. I have no choice but to make plans early."

Why did the Devouring Demon Disc, which didn't even appear in the Great War of Gods and Demons, suddenly appear in the world?

It just so happens to be during the college competition period.

Is it really that much of a coincidence?

It just so happens that Cang Li and Feng Siyue are both here.

Gongzi Qi narrowed his eyes slightly.

Could it be that everything was a scheme to eliminate the Purple Star Emperor?

Who is manipulating all of this behind the scenes?

A figure appeared silently on the deck of the spirit boat, in front of Gongzi Qi.

The young man looked over, then lowered his head.

"Father."

In an instant, everyone in the Chaoyang Holy Palace bowed respectfully and said in unison, "Welcome, Holy Lord!"

The visitor was a young man.

Under the dark, apocalyptic sky, the person stood silently on the deck, their long hair and clothes fluttering in the wind.

He exuded a youthful and unassuming air, untouched by the passage of time. His understated yet luxurious white and gold robes reflected a faint glow in the darkness, making him appear like a celestial being descended from heaven.

The young man had an indifferent gaze, and the golden divine markings at the corners of his eyes added to his divine aura.

He simply stared quietly at the vast expanse of water at his feet, his gaze so calm that even his son, Gongzi Qi, could not guess what was on his mind.

"Father......"

"Qi, do you think they can escape?"

The ethereal voice carried an indescribable sense of mystery.

The usually calm and collected Young Master Qi was unusually silent. "Father... I don't know."

Don't know?

The young man tilted his head slightly. "Qi, you're hesitating."

This is a statement with a positive tone.

Gongzi Qi did not answer.

The young man's indifferent voice continued, "It seems you're quite satisfied with them."

At this moment, Gongzi Qi was oblivious to his father's teasing.

"Father, do you have..."

The young man turned around and interrupted him.

"Leave it to fate and do your best. The Devouring Demon Disc has been missing for so many years. Its sudden reappearance must be due to the existence of a comprehensive plan. What is hidden in this city is likely to be even more troublesome than the Devouring Demon Disc."

"Qi, are you prepared for the tragedy that is about to unfold?"

tragedy?

Gongzi Qi was stunned for a moment.

Why is it a tragedy?

His father was mysterious and powerful, a fact that Gongzi Qi had always known.

As the founder of Chaoyang Holy Palace, he possessed many legendary qualities.

For example, Zhiyao, as the only remaining divine beast with the power of words in the world, should not have needed to pay attention to anyone, but he took the initiative to approach his father and was willing to stand by his father's side with an equal contractual relationship.

This is enough to show how mysterious and unpredictable the father is.

And now, my father says that what's coming next is a tragedy?

Gongzi Qi had a bad feeling.

The voices of the youth continue.

"Fortunately, that brat Hongyue isn't here. If he had caused a scene, I would have had a bit of a headache."

When he looked at Qianshui City with his golden eyes, a hint of inexplicable unease crept in.

Is this catastrophe your greeting gift?

Ah.

I will accompany you to the very end.

The young man seemed to recall something, took out a light blue bead, and casually tossed it aside.

In the next instant, a vast wave spread out like a sea, enveloping the area outside Thousand Water City and forming an impenetrable sphere.

"Father, this is..."

"Qi, learn from me."

The young man raised his hand and cast a series of complex hand seals. As his fingers moved, several blue spiritual patterns appeared in the sky, and countless chains condensed in the dreamlike blue, sealing off the barrier.

"This is the Wheel of Forgetfulness, a treasure I found in the Supreme Divine Sea. It can seal off everything within its locked range. Unless attacked by a hundred quasi-gods, nothing inside can escape."

Hundreds?

"Those people among them..."

The young man parted his lips slightly, "Either be sealed forever with the locked object, or die and vanish."

His words were ordinary, yet they sent a chill down Gongzi Qi's spine.

He said hurriedly,

"But Father, my junior sisters are still among them!"