King Qingyu and King Wumeng offered two different opinions, leaving the final decision to the Dark Law King.

After a long contemplation, the Dark Law King asked, "Chen Hao is also on the Huiyin Mountains."

"It is said that he has gone missing, along with King Nanlin," King Qingyu said.

"There's also Yi Ning, and the thousands of Ning troops she leads," King Wumeng added.

"Then," the Dark Law King was still hesitant, "let us attack the Huiyin Mountains first!"

The reason the Dark Law King ultimately made this decision was mainly because he believed that the Ghost King would be more eager to remove the Nether King's Heart that plagued his mind.

Consequently, a hundred thousand-strong army moved majestically towards the Huiyin Mountains. Now, only over ten thousand soldiers were stationed on the entire Huiyin mountain range.

A few hours went by.

On the Huiyin Mountains.

Due to the melting snow, a biting cold pervaded the air.

Ye Yuqiao walked up to the side of the spring pool, gazing trance-like at the sealed door below.

She was thinking about many things, such as how to enter the sealed door, whether Chen Hao was still alive, and if her Yang Spirit had already entered the Dust Realm.

"Nine days!" she suddenly let out a deep sigh, "Chen Hao has been missing for nine days."

A while later, Ye Yuqiao was still dazed by the pool when a figure rapidly approached from the distant sky, stopping beside her.

The newcomer was naturally Zhao Chong.

Before Zhao Chong could speak, Ye Yuqiao took the initiative to ask, "Zhao Chong, I heard you have been to the Dust Realm before?"

"I have," Zhao Chong nodded slightly, "but not through this sealed door."

"How did you get in then?"

"I was sucked in when I passed by a barren mountain on the west side of Wushuang City."

"How did you get out?" Ye Yuqiao asked with curiosity.

Zhao Chong thought for a moment, then said, "There was a man inside who called himself the Dust King. His corpse had turned into a mountain after his death. He wanted me to avenge him, or he wouldn't let me leave. But you know, I hate being threatened the most. So in a fit of anger, I dissolved that mountain into dust. I saw his ghost, and there was a ring."

"And then what happened?"

"I told him to let me out immediately, or I would destroy his ghost and the entire Dust Realm. So, he let me out."

Ye Yuqiao sighed, wishing Chen Hao had Zhao Chong's strength. Besides that, Chen Hao also needed Zhao Chong's cold-hearted nature. However, Chen Hao seemed somewhat too compassionate.

"It would be nice if you could enter the Dust Realm once more," Ye Yuqiao murmured with a sigh.

"If Chen Hao truly did enter, perhaps it was the Dust King's idea. As long as he completes the Dust King's commission, the Dust King will let him out."

"Let's hope so," Ye Yuqiao silently wished in her heart, hoping everything would be as Zhao Chong said.

"By the way," her tone suddenly changed, "is there anything else you came to see me about?"

Zhao Chong let out a cold "hmm" and said, "A hundred thousand soldiers of the Ghost King Battalion are advancing towards us. They are estimated to arrive by tomorrow evening at the latest."

Ye Yuqiao's face darkened, and her brows furrowed, her heart all of a sudden filled with trepidation. She turned to face Zhao Chong, her thoughts shifting from her longing for Chen Hao to the situation at hand.

After careful consideration, she declared, "Zhao Chong, I have decided to defend the Huiyin Mountains to the death!"

"You're crazy!" Zhao Chong suddenly exclaimed sharply. He turned to face Ye Yuqiao and grabbed her shoulders anxiously, "Is it to wait for Chen Hao that you've decided to mount a death defense?"

"That's only one of the reasons."

"What are the other reasons?" Zhao Chong asked with increasing urgency. It was rare for him to be this anxious, and in this world, only Ye Yuqiao could make him so.

"Since I can make this mountain teem with life, I can also turn it into a sea of fire again, just as the Netherworld Azure Bird did before," Ye Yuqiao explained, "as long as their army of a hundred thousand dares to charge up here!"

"And what would be the cost of doing that?"

"Me!"

Zhao Chong's expression darkened, and he shook his head repeatedly, "I won't allow you to do this!"

"But my life for tens of thousands of Ghost King Battalion is worth it," Ye Yuqiao's gaze became very firm.

"To me, it's not worth it at all!" Zhao Chong's grip on Ye Yuqiao's shoulders grew tighter, "If you're gone, what am I supposed to do?"

A glint flashed in Ye Yuqiao's eyes, for she had always understood the affection Zhao Chong had for her.

"I'm sorry, my heart has never belonged to you."

"I know, I know it all!" Zhao Chong became emotional, "No matter who your heart belongs to, I don't care, I will sincerely wish you happiness. But I only have one request, and that is, you must live well. Nineteen years ago, when you sealed the Nether King's doorway with the Yin Soul, I thought I'd never see you again! Just to see you again is already enough for me, Zhao Chong!"

Ye Yuqiao frowned deeply.

"What if Chen Hao returns, and you're not here anymore?" Zhao Chong brought up Chen Hao, knowing that only Ye Yuqiao could change her own mind.

"There's something I've never told you, I've already released my Yang Soul," Ye Yuqiao said with her head lowered, "She might have already entered the Dust Realm. In fact, I should accept the reality just like you: Chen Hao likes her, not me. Zhao Chong, I truly understand how you feel."

"Then you should understand my desire to live, just like you hope Chen Hao lives!"

Ye Yuqiao nodded, "I promise you, unless it's absolutely necessary, I won't sacrifice myself."

"Actually, we have other options."

"But this is the best choice!"

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The next morning.

The armies of a hundred thousand led by the three Dharma Kings were very close to the Huiyin Mountains, resting on the nearby plains.

On the Huiyin Mountains, Ye Yuqiao and Zhao Chong were busily making tense preparations, along with their meagre force of just over ten thousand.

The rising sun in the east shone on the mountains, gradually driving away the chill that had appeared due to the melting snow in the past few days.

In the southwestern part of the Huiyin Mountains, the pond that lay above the sealed doorway was still emitting steam.

Suddenly, with a "plop," four heads emerged from the bottom of the pond.

Immediately, Ye Yuqiao, who was in the tent on the main peak of the Huiyin Mountains, was taken aback. Once again, she sensed the power of the Nether King's Heart, along with that familiar presence.

With a "bang," the cup in her hand, steaming hot, slipped and crashed onto the table, and the hot tea spilled over the edge of the table onto her knees.

However, she did not feel it at all.

"Your Majesty, what's wrong?" Zhao Chong asked anxiously.

Ye Yuqiao looked at Zhao Chong, her eyes filling with tears in an instant.

"They've returned! They've come back!"

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