Chapter 502 - 302: Deducing Eight Desolates Divine Fist, Fairy Ci Hang’s Fear, Suppressing the Karmic Fire

"Elder Sui, is something the matter?"

The person before him was none other than Fairy Ci Hang, Sui Yuqing.

Sui Yuqing’s gaze first swept over the room’s decor, and she spotted many white jade stones in a corner by the windowsill.

These White Jade Stones were no ordinary items. They were all top-grade Nourishing Spirit Jade, which could help one Calm Heart and Concentrate Spirit, preventing erosion by a Heart Demon. They were Treasures offered as tribute by the Dao Alliance each year, though they were of little use to Lu Mingyuan.

A row of Luminous Pearls at the top of the room remained perpetually lit, casting a cool, white light that was quite bright and more natural than candlelight, illuminating the entire space.

Sui Yuqing’s gaze settled on Lu Mingyuan. Though his posture was somewhat languid, his expression remained serious and dignified. She spoke softly,

"I have something to tell you. Aren’t you going to invite me in for a seat?"

Lu Mingyuan simply assumed she had something important to discuss and gestured with his hand.

"Please, have a seat, Fairy."

Sui Yuqing walked into the main chamber with light steps and sat directly on Lu Mingyuan’s bed.

The sight made Lu Mingyuan’s pupils contract in shock.

"Your Majesty, why don’t you come sit over here?"

Lu Mingyuan walked over in silence, not refusing her.

"I heard Your Majesty has issued a decree, summoning all the Cultivators of the realm to resist the Demon Race together. To that end, you’ve even increased the stipends for the Three Academy Cultivators and plan to send troops to Nanli?"

Sui Yuqing asked, her eyes serious.

Hearing this, Lu Mingyuan nodded in reply. "That’s right. If the gateway of Nanli falls, the entire Central Plains World will be vulnerable to invasion by the Demon Race from all directions. Nanli, the Song Clan, and Great Yan are located in the upper, middle, and lower sections of the Northern Great Wall, respectively. If the Demon Race captures Nanli, my Great Yan will be caught in a pincer, unable to defend both ends."

"So the situation is already that dire."

Sui Yuqing nodded slightly, twirling a strand of hair that had fallen beside her temple. She sighed. "Right now, the combined number of Middle Fifth Grade Cultivators in Nanli and Great Yan probably can’t even match the experts under a single Throne Demon Country. Several Thrones from the Wilderness World have come this time. They’ve truly gone all out."

Lu Mingyuan thought for a moment, then said, "The Dao Alliance will intervene with its full strength."

Sui Yuqing shook her head. "Distant water can’t put out a nearby fire. The Cyan Nether Continent is to the northeast of Great Yan, while the Celestial Treasure Continent, where the Dao Alliance is, is over a million li away. Even by flight, it would take seven days and seven nights. The Dao Alliance is still gathering its Cultivators. I’m afraid it will be too late."

"It’s a pity. If I could break through to the Upper Three Grades, perhaps I could lend Your Majesty a hand."

Hearing this, Lu Mingyuan couldn’t help but ask, "How far are you from the Human Immortal Realm?"

Sui Yuqing sighed. "My Cultivation is at the Twelfth Realm Late-Stage Primordial Spirit Peak. I’m still far from Perfection."

A look of helplessness appeared in her eyes. "On top of that, I’m plagued by a Heart Demon, which will likely make it even more difficult."

"And you don’t know this, but the Heart Demon’s influence on me has deepened recently. I often find myself in inexplicable places without even knowing how I got there."

Sensing the fear in her tone, Lu Mingyuan comforted her, "There’s no need to be discouraged, Fairy. You have ample lifespan; reaching the Upper Three Grades is only a matter of time. As for the Heart Demon, with me here, it shouldn’t be a major problem."

Seeing that Sui Yuqing’s Daoxin seemed to be severely obstructed, he felt he had to offer some comfort.

"If it comes to it, we can engage in Dual Cultivation. I will help you eliminate your Demonic Thoughts."

"Your Majesty, are you really willing to perform Dual Cultivation with me?" Sui Yuqing asked, gazing into Lu Mingyuan’s eyes with what seemed to be a sliver of hope.

Lu Mingyuan was stunned for a moment. ’Something feels off. I don’t think I meant to suggest that, but the conversation somehow ended up here.’

Before he had a chance to think, her voice reached his ears again.

"I know Your Majesty possesses an astounding Destiny and can help me dispel my Heart Demon. At the same time, our Realms are not far apart, so it won’t cause any cultivation misalignment. You are also sincerely trying to help me through this crisis. But... Your Majesty is, after all, my junior sister’s beloved. As her senior sister, I really..."

Hearing Sui Yuqing’s concerns, Lu Mingyuan sighed softly. "But this is the only way. As long as it can help you pass this trial, Fairy, ascend to become a Human Immortal, and become an Earth Immortal in this world, what is such a small sacrifice? It is merely a form of cultivation and healing. If we look at it pragmatically, we won’t be doing anything that violates our principles."

Sui Yuqing blinked. "Really?"

Lu Mingyuan nodded earnestly. "Fairy, you took great care of me when I was weak and still in the Cold Palace. In the Wilderness Cave Heaven, you protected me time and again. I understand what’s truly important."

A gratified smile touched the corners of Sui Yuqing’s lips. "I knew I wasn’t wrong about you. Your Majesty will surely become the Sovereign of the World one day."

"So..."

Lu Mingyuan had just started to say something more when he realized the Luminous Pearls had, at some unknown point, been eerily extinguished.

The once-brilliant moon was also obscured by dark clouds.

In the darkness, Sui Yuqing pressed her cheek against his chest, quietly listening to his powerful heartbeat. Her face was flushed and burning hot, her body soft and pliant.

A flash of red light flickered in her eyes before vanishing.

"Fairy, isn’t this a bit too..."

"Shhh."

"I will impart the Dual Cultivation Secret Technique Mantra to you. Just circulate your Primordial Qi."

Sui Yuqing noticed that Lu Mingyuan’s body was rigid and completely unresponsive. She couldn’t help but lean forward slightly, drawing closer and whispering by his ear, her breath fragrant,

"Your Majesty, am I not beautiful?"

"You are... In my heart, Elder Sui, not even those seventeen or eighteen-year-old girls can compare to you. Not even the most beautiful young Fairies can hold a candle to you."

In the darkness, Lu Mingyuan’s eyes were sharp, glinting with a bright, keen light.

"But... you are not Sui Yuqing."

"Who are you?"

Hearing this, "Sui Yuqing’s" expression remained unchanged as she smiled faintly.

"What nonsense are you spouting, Your Majesty? Are you possessed? I am Sui Yuqing."