After being exiled for eighteen years, the prince returned to the capital as a veritable immortal.

"Kunling Mirror".

Hu Die stroked the bronze mirror in her hand and said, "It seems to be a pair with your Qian Yuan Mirror."

Zhou Yi agreed and nodded, saying:

"We'll talk about it when we get home."

The matter at the bottom of the pool in Yao's Mother Palace was even more urgent.

There's plenty of time to study this bronze mirror.

……

We returned to the Yao Mother Palace once again.

The number of palace maids and eunuchs at the palace gate has noticeably decreased.

"They... went to arrange the Empress's funeral," a eunuch said cautiously.

After Zhou Yi pointed out three major crimes, Empress Yu Gou died mysteriously.

however.

Empress Wu did not strip her of her title, nor did she punish her.

Therefore, he should be buried with state honors.

It is only right and proper for her loyal servants to go voluntarily.

……

I came to the poolside again.

Hu Die no longer hesitated.

She lifted the hem of her snow-white skirt and resolutely stepped onto the steps leading to the bottom of the pool.

The stairs spiral downwards, eventually leading to a small underground palace.

The formation was forcibly broken.

The water in the pool overflowed, reaching a depth that was knee-deep.

Hu Die stopped on the last few steps.

Going forward, one can only wade through water.

Zhou Yi followed and raised his hand to cast a spell.

The water in the underground palace churned and transformed into a water dragon.

They climbed the steps past Hu Die and the others and disappeared.

Hu Die's face lit up with joy.

With Zhou Yi around, there was never anything difficult.

Si Xuan watched the water dragon swim away, his heart filled with longing.

He was, after all, a Golden Core cultivator; I wonder when he would possess such magical power.

……

Descending the steps, one enters a dark passageway.

At the end of the passage stood a massive black iron gate.

Si Xuan stepped forward.

Despite using all the power of the Golden Elixir, it could not be moved even slightly.

Hu Die smiled and took out the Kunling Mirror from her bosom.

She has already noticed.

In the center of the Xuan Tie Gate, there is a palm-sized round hole, about the same size as the Kun Ling Mirror.

Then consider the Second Prince's fear of the pond.

Most likely, this bronze mirror is the key to the Xuan Tie Gate.

Si Xuan took the bronze mirror and pressed it into the round hole.

"Rumble..."

The heavy, black iron gate slowly opened.

Si Xuan returned the bronze mirror to Hu Die, gripped the Dragon Sparrow Sword, and went inside first.

Inside the iron gate was a circular hall several meters in diameter.

The walls, made of square stones, converge to form a circular dome more than three zhang high.

In the center of the hall is an octagonal altar.

The two altars are as tall as a person.

"Set up according to the Bagua directions."

Hu Die slowly moved closer, "It looks like some kind of formation."

She could feel it.

The tempting call to their hearts came from the altar.

At the top of the altar is a circular tabletop.

In the center of the desktop, there is still a palm-sized round hole.

This time.

Si Xuan could guess that the Kunling Mirror was definitely needed.

Hu Die glanced at Zhou Yi.

Seeing that he did not object, she stepped onto the altar.

She held the bronze mirror in both hands and carefully placed it into the round hole.

"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh..."

The altar glowed with fluorescent light, and the sound of mechanisms turning could be heard from within.

The circular platform descends, and a triangular columnar platform rises.

An ancient book lies on the platform.

The Kunling Mirror is embedded in the center of the ancient book cover.

Take it or not?

Hu Die glanced at Zhou Yi.

A hint of hesitation was revealed in his eager eyes.

This ancient book must be what Lady Yu Gou said was left for her.

As the mastermind behind the Crown Prince's massacre, it's no wonder she had good intentions.

This opportunity is 99% likely to end badly.

however.

The call that struck her heart left her powerless to resist this immense temptation.

If Zhou Yi shakes his head, she will leave without hesitation.

however.

Zhou Yi didn't, but instead smiled and nodded.

This is an opportunity for Hu Die, and he will not let her give it up because of a small uncertainty.

So what if it comes from the enemy?

So what if it's a bad opportunity?

A bad opportunity can also be an opportunity.

I'm afraid Hu Die won't have the chance.

If His Highness says everything is alright, then everything will be alright.

Hu Die didn't believe in herself, but she believed in Zhou Yi.

She reached out her hands and gently took down the ancient book.

then.

She ran back to Zhou Yi's side as fast as she could.

The unease in my heart vanished instantly.

As long as she was by Zhou Yi's side, Hu Die always felt incredibly safe.

……

"Pong!"

A white beam of light illuminated the spot where the ancient books had been placed.

The beam of light pointed upwards, shining directly into the very center of the circular dome.

The light, reflected by the dome, split into eight beams that pierced the eight corners of the altar.

"Whoa, whoa, whoa..."

Between the eight corners, the pillars of light connect and close, and the Bagua formation is activated.

A cloud of black mist rose up and tumbled above the altar.

In the blink of an eye.

The black mist actually "grew" a head, neck, shoulders, and chest and abdomen.

"Lady Jade Hook, have you brought upon yourself... such a sin?"

Si Xuan was dumbfounded.

Judging from her appearance, she clearly resembles Lady Yu Gou.

Zhou Yi shook his head.

Although it is a spirit, it is not a sin.

To be precise, it was the spirit of Lady Jade Hook.

This world is bound by the rules of heaven and earth, and there are no such things as ghosts.

After a person dies, their three souls dissipate into nothingness within a short time.

It stands to reason.

Lady Yu Gou has been dead for some time now; her soul should have long since dissipated.

at the same time.

At the dome, a halo of light spread out and swirled...

It actually formed a bright vortex.

The vortex continued to expand, extending downwards and enveloping the octagonal altar.

Attracted, Lady Jade Hook's spirit slowly drifted toward the vortex.

"Is this a teleportation array?" Hu Die asked uncertainly.

She had seen this thing in ancient books.

Surprisingly, someone actually created it.

Zhou Yi nodded.

Clearly, this is to teleport Lady Jade Hook's soul away.

"Lady Jade Hook".

Zhou Yi said, "What a clever escape!"

Lady Jade Hook, formed from black mist, showed no reaction whatsoever, as if she were a monster without any intelligence.

Si Xuan glanced at Zhou Yi, secretly delighted.

This cousin of mine finally made a mistake.

"If you keep pretending, I will destroy the altar," Zhou Yi said calmly.

The threat was strong.

"you dare!"

The spirit formed from black mist roared.

The voice was also that of Lady Jade Hook.

It really is a case of a cicada shedding its shell!

Si Xuan and Hu Die were greatly shocked.

The Martial Emperor, a grandmaster, was actually fooled by her elaborate deception.

Lady Yu Gou chuckled as she glanced at Hu Die, who was holding an ancient book.

"Zhou Yi, don't do anything rash! She's under a curse, and only I know how to break it."

Hu Die was terrified.

I knew the other party didn't have good intentions.

Only then did she notice.

As if by some unseen force, she felt as if she were being locked onto by something.

"Quickly tell me how to break the curse!"

Si Xuan raised the dragon sparrow high with both hands, aimed it at the altar, and threatened.

"Giggle..."

Lady Jade Hook smiled happily, "When I arrive at Wan Su Hai, you can ask me."

As she spoke, she looked up at the vortex in the dome.

Once the teleportation array is activated, she will be safe.

"You think you can leave?" Zhou Yi raised his hand and made a grabbing motion in the air.

Lady Jade Hook, who was slowly rising, was suddenly imprisoned on the spot.

No matter how the vortex spun, it couldn't pull her in.

Lady Jade Hook was furious:

"Zhou Yi, let me go!"

“Tell me how to remove the curse!” Si Xuan repeated the condition.

"If you don't release me, I'll make her pay with her life!"

Lady Jade Hook was surprisingly tough.

They would rather perish than reveal the way to break the curse.

The vortex spun faster and faster, and then rapidly shrank.

The teleportation array is about to close.

The butterfly clenched her fists and gently bit her red lips with her pearly teeth.

Sudden.

A large black hand reached out from the vortex, grabbed the butterfly spirit, and dragged it into the vortex.