The Emperor's Domineering Favor, the Evil Consort's Unparalleled Reign

Snowflakes danced in the air, and in the icy world, three pale figures moved swiftly, but the outcome was quickly decided. Ying Li stood before Xuan Bing, gathering spiritual energy in his right hand, the Frost Dance Technique condensing at his fingertips. The sharp, penetrating power of the technique was already anticipated even before Ying Li could make a move.

Xuan Bing stared at Ying Li with some surprise. He hadn't expected Ying Li to have such amazing explosive power, and the martial arts skills Ying Li used were clearly honed to a superb level.

Frost formed in his hand as Xuan Bing stared at Ying Li's fingertips. Gone was his former disdain for Ying Li. He looked at Ying Li and asked, "Do you know what Chu Lianyi, whom you're trying to save, did to my master?! If you knew, would you still want to save her?!"

"No matter what Lianyi did, I still need to ask her myself. I'm not comfortable handing her over to you!!!" Ying Li said, then stood in front of Bingyin, her right hand reaching out, and the Frost Dance Technique was instantly unleashed!!! The spiritual power of a ninth-level Spirit Gathering Master allowed her martial art, Frost Dance Technique, to unleash the power of a fifth-level martial art. A powerful impact surged forth, its power terrifying to behold!!!

Countless snowflakes and ice crystals hurtled towards Xuanbing! Xuanbing's expression changed slightly. He spread his arms, controlling all the cold air in this icy world. A thick barrier made of ice and snow protected him. Xuanbing looked at the flying frost and snow and smiled slightly.

"Ying Li, you can't possibly beat me, you can't!" Xuan Bing said, and in an instant, his face fell. Ying Li's eyes were cold. She stood opposite Xuan Bing, her right fingertips constantly circulating spiritual energy. That spiritual energy enveloped Ying Li, and the biting cold wind made Ying Li's clothes rustle. Ying Li's hair was blown by the wind, and her handsome face shone with a dazzling light.

"Ugh!" Xuan Bing's eyes widened suddenly. A small hole appeared in the ice and snow barrier in front of her, and a glittering snowflake flew out. Time seemed to pass very slowly, yet for a very long time. A large glittering snowflake flew out and darted in front of Xuan Bing!

He felt an unprecedented force, a force that seemed poised to knock him down!

However, just when he thought he was going to die here, the ice and snow barrier in front of him exploded with a "bang!" and Ying Li's figure appeared in front of him. The snowflakes that were flying around with a fierce attack stopped in front of him instantly and fell on the ground in front of him. "Bang bang bang bang bang bang bang bang!!!" Like firecrackers, the snowflakes bombarded the ground in front of him with holes, making people feel terrified when they saw the dense holes!

"Why don't you kill me?! You said you would fight from the foot of the mountain to the top! As long as I live, I will definitely stop you!" Xuan Bing said, her face full of doubt at Ying Li's decision not to kill her.

"If I lose, will you kill me?!" Ying Li asked.

Xuan Bing looked at Ying Li, and after a long while, said slowly and deliberately, "Of course I will."

"Of course I will," Ying Li repeated, opening his right hand. A small Firebird of Paradise danced in his palm, then suddenly attacked the ground beneath his feet! Ying Li was thrown backward as the Firebird of Paradise screeched and relentlessly tore at Xuan Bing!

"Ugh!!!" Xuanbing channeled her ice and snow power, transforming it into a shield in front of her, but the flames seemed to leap and dance across the shield like a living being, effortlessly destroying it time and time again!

"If I can't find Chu Lianyi, it will kill you!" Ying Li said, turning and walking towards the stairs without looking back. Bing Yin followed behind Ying Li, watching his straight back thoughtfully.

"Why didn't you kill him?! If he escapes, the consequences will be severe," Bingyin said.

However, Ying Li only glanced at him, the corners of her mouth turning upwards, "Everything I did was just to find Lianyi. Whether I kill him or not has nothing to do with finding Lianyi."

As she spoke, Ying Li's figure gradually disappeared at the end of the road. Flames and ice danced together, and they passed the first gate.

Inside the imperial palace of the Mu Clan of Feng'an Kingdom, Mu Zhen's expression shifted slightly as he looked at Mu Ran standing in the hall. Mu Ran's face remained indifferent, like a lifeless shell. Seeing Mu Ran's appearance, Mu Zhen's resentment towards Lan Xiangning deepened. If Lan Xiangning hadn't harmed Mu Ran, Mu Ran wouldn't have been born with the short-lived constitution of a Pupil Power Master, and he wouldn't have been disgraced. If Lan Xiangning hadn't harmed him, he would have ensured the Mu Clan's prosperity, with numerous children and grandchildren. Who would care about Mu Ran then?! Who would care about Mu Huan?! He would find the strongest to cultivate, nurturing the masters of the Mu Clan's ten imperial palaces, ensuring the Mu Clan's great achievements would last for generations!

But now it's all destroyed!!!

He tapped the chair beside him with his right hand, his face showing displeasure as he asked, "Where's Mu Huan?! Why hasn't he arrived yet?!"

The guards standing nearby were already trembling with fear, while the servants who had served Mu Huan year-round were even more terrified. Mu Huan had left the Mu Dynasty three days ago, and they didn't know where she had gone. If Lord Mu Zhen found out about this, he would surely take their heads!

"I'm asking you a question, are you all deaf?!" Mu Zhen roared, and everyone in the hall, except for Mu Ran, knelt down. Mu Ran looked at Mu Zhen coldly, a resolute look on her lips.

"Your Majesty, Prince Mu Huan left the palace a few days ago, and we have no idea where he went!" The head guard lowered his head as if he wanted to bite off a chunk of the ground, and whispered.

Mu Zhen frowned slightly and questioned, "Mu Huan left the palace, why are you only reporting this now?! Did you ignore my words?! You only told the truth when I asked you. If I hadn't asked, did you intend to continue to deceive me?!"

"Your Majesty, we truly did not know. Princess Mu Huan has been claiming to be unwell and resting in the inner palace. She has not left the palace for the past few days. Today, Your Majesty summoned us to invite her, only to discover that she is missing! We have failed in our duty and beg Your Majesty to punish us! Beg Your Majesty to punish us!" The man slammed his head heavily on the ground, the sound echoing throughout the room.

"He didn't have a token, how could he have left the palace without anyone noticing?! Tell me, did you secretly find the token for him?! And how do you know that the one who left the Mu Clan Palace was Mu Huan?!?" Mu Zhen was furious and roared. He knew that Mu Huan's personality was extremely unstable. If Yin Huan's will took over Mu Huan's body, it would be equivalent to crippling a son, and all his hopes would be pinned on Mu Ran. He disliked this feeling of putting all his eggs in one basket.

"Your Majesty... it was... Princess Fengye... no... the Third Prince's Consort. She helped His Highness Mu Huan find the token. Someone said they saw the Third Prince's Consort talking to His Highness Mu Huan a few days ago, and that they saw the Third Prince's Consort give the token to His Highness Mu Huan." The head guard said, while secretly glancing at Mu Ran standing in the hall, looking guilty and fearful. If Mu Ran were to hold him accountable, he would be in big trouble. But ultimately, His Majesty was the greatest, and deceiving His Majesty was a serious crime!

Mu Zhen's expression changed immediately. He stared at the indifferent Mu Ran and asked, "Princess Feng Ye is still not awake?!"

"No," Muran replied curtly, her voice devoid of any emotion.

"And you too, why are you so cold to Princess Feng Ye? She is your wife, the one who will rule the Spirit Realm with you in the future. Instead of cherishing her, you injured Princess Feng Ye. What kind of logic is that?!"

Mu Ran suddenly looked up at him. If the coldness in his eyes could kill, Mu Zhen would have died a thousand times over. An extremely awkward atmosphere spread through the hall. After a long while, Mu Ran turned her face and said coldly, "What do you want me to do?! You don't want me to come here to hear about Mu Huan's disappearance, do you?! I have no interest. Just say what else you want to say. You know I don't like beating around the bush."

"Hmph, just like her. Even without being raised by her side, you still resemble her." Mu Zhen said, until he saw the cold light in Mu Ran's eyes. "Alright, I don't want to mention these things anymore, and you don't like to hear them either. I want you to go to Ling'an Kingdom, to the capital, to the Shen family of Zijin Hall, and get a treasure called the Immortal Slaying Sword. After you get it, come back quickly."

"That's it?!" Muran said, already walking outside.

“That’s it.” Mu Zhen said, his eyes narrowing slightly, a glint of light flashing in them. He looked at Mu Ran’s retreating figure and said slowly, “What’s the point of living like this?! What’s the point of being used as a puppet?!”

Muran stopped in her tracks. The entire palace was silent. The head guard looked up in astonishment, his mouth agape, at the lofty Lord Mu Zhen. The gloomy expression on the other man's face filled him with fear. Muran's face was directly in front of him, allowing him to easily see the expression on the other man's face.

It was an extreme chill, a coldness that reached its peak. The hair was silvery white, the clothes were silvery white, the face was silvery white, the young man's hair was white, and the extreme sadness emanating from Muran made him tremble. He had never seen such a desolate and indifferent face.

Mu Ran laughed, her voice soft yet powerful, "My life, my skills, why should I die?! Why should I die like a piece of trash?! I must live, and when the day comes for me to die, I will go, and I will die with purpose." With that, Mu Ran strode forward, passing the head guard. The head guard suddenly shuddered, turned around, and looked back at Mu Zhen. The other man's features were contorted in a grotesque grimace, so deep and terrifying.

"If you want to die a worthwhile death, I will grant your wish, but don't even think about seeing that girl again!!!" Mu Zhen said, angrily leaving the main hall. The empty hall was filled with a chilling atmosphere.