Chi Sha's expression was as cold as ice, and she did not answer Luo Xiu's question. However, when Luo Xiu mentioned Xiao Yu, it triggered the sad memories buried deep in her heart.

Seeing her silence, Luo Xiu continued, "We've been together for so long, we can at least be considered friends, right? Can't I learn a little about your past?"

Chi Sha responded coldly, "When has this queen ever been with you? And when did we become friends?"

"Tch, so aloof."

Luo Xiu waved his hand dismissively. "Fine, if you won't talk, you won't talk. I guess Mr. Luo isn't qualified to know about you, then."

Chi Sha ignored him, but her eyes gradually moistened.

Seeing this, Luo Xiu was taken aback. This was the first time he had seen the aloof and indifferent Her Majesty the Queen with moist eyes. He had never expected the Queen to have a side like this.

It seems that Xiao Yu is a very deep scar in her heart.

Upon this realization, Luo Xiu apologized, "Sorry, you know me... sometimes I just can't control my mouth. It was just a joke, don't take it to heart."

Dou Dou suddenly made a face at Luo Xiu. "Chen Shuisheng, you made Queenie cry! Dou Dou despises you!"

Then Chi Sha spoke up, "It's a long walk to the City of Great Beings. Let's find a place to rest first, then fly straight there."

Afterward, the three of them set up tents on the beach. Luo Xiu was responsible for preparing food, Dou Dou for gathering firewood, while Chi Sha did nothing but sit by the sea, lost in a daze.

「Night fell.」

Luo Xiu sat cross-legged on the beach, absorbing the Aura of the Dead through his left eye to cultivate the Reaper's Art while also refining the Residual Souls and Wandering Spirits within the Soul Imprisonment Mark.

From a nearby tent, Dou Dou's cheerful laughter could be heard intermittently. Who knew what the over-two-hundred-year-old loli was chattering about with Chi Sha.

"Queenie, you're really so big! Dou Dou wishes she were as big as you."

"This isn't my body."

"Queenie, can you let Dou Dou see your hair? Dou Dou hasn't grown any yet."

"I told you, this isn't my body!"

"..."

Hearing these outrageous words, Luo Xiu shook his head helplessly and stopped his cultivation of the Reaper's Art.

Suddenly, the sound of rushing wind cut through the night! Several figures descended from the sky, surrounding the tent the three had erected.

"We sensed a disturbance in the Island Defense Formation earlier. Someone has indeed trespassed!"

"Who dares to intrude upon Penglai Immortal Island? State your names!"

Chi Sha emerged from the tent and scanned the armored cultivators. "Are you from the Island Defense Palace?"

One of the cultivators brandished his long spear, its tip glinting coldly. He glared at Chi Sha and said in a deep voice, "Since you know we are from the Island Defense Palace, surrender at once!"

Chi Sha remained unfazed. She suddenly released a powerful oppressive force, her long hair whipping wildly as a phantom of her true form materialized in the void behind her.

"I am your Queen!"

"The… the Queen?"

The cultivators from the Island Defense Palace stared at the incredibly solid-looking phantom of her true form, their minds reeling in disbelief. After a thousand years, Her Majesty the Queen had returned?!

"Are… are you really the Queen?"

"Your Majesty, please wait. We will return and report immediately, so that a reception may be prepared for you!"

A short while later, Luo Xiu watched the retreating backs of the Island Defense Palace cultivators and walked to Chi Sha's side with a smile. "Congratulations, Your Majesty. You'll be home soon."

Chi Sha glanced at him. "What are your plans for the future?"

Luo Xiu shrugged. "My current plan is to find my Second Senior Sister. After that… I'll probably wander around, looking for a way to stay alive."

"Then I wish you success."

"..."

「The next day.」

Early in the morning, while Luo Xiu was still asleep, he was awoken by a commotion outside the tent. When he went out to look, he was dumbfounded.

The entire beach was now filled with warriors in armor. All of them wore solemn expressions, their eyes filled with killing intent. In the sky hovered several giant flying ships, along with countless massive flying beasts.

Luo Xiu couldn't help but exclaim, "A Queen is a Queen, after all. This is quite the welcoming party!"

However, Chi Sha, who stood beside him, had a grim expression and said nothing.

Because such a grand display wasn't meant to welcome her.

A deep voice suddenly echoed from the sky. "You see this king, yet you do not kneel?"

Chi Sha looked up at the flying ship in the sky and said indifferently, "And who are you to call yourself a king before me?"

Listening to this dialogue, which was laced with killing intent, Luo Xiu and Dou Dou exchanged a look. They both realized something was very wrong.

"Hahahaha..." A great laugh suddenly thundered across the heavens and the earth.

A burly figure flew out from the flying ship, landing thunderously twenty meters in front of Chi Sha and kicking up a great cloud of sand.

As the sand settled, Luo Xiu focused his gaze and saw a young man dressed in extravagant robes.

"Chi Sha, since you managed to come back alive, hand over the Great Being's Art. Do that, and I might spare your life!"

Chi Sha stared at the young man. "Chi Xun, what is the meaning of this?"

"The meaning of this?" Chi Xun grinned. "I am the king of the Nation of the Great now. As for you, you betrayed all of Penglai Immortal Island. You are not fit to be our queen!"

"Years ago, you ignored all opposition and insisted on leading our army across the sea to invade the human race. Have you ever considered the immense losses you brought upon Penglai Immortal Island?"

"I thought you had perished at the hands of those powerful humans, but to my surprise, you've returned after a thousand years."

Chi Xun stared at Chi Sha with a cold gaze and suddenly stepped forward.

"Chi Sha, you have two choices!"

"Either hand over the Great Being's Art and get out of Penglai Immortal Island forever, severing all ties with us."

"Or, this king shall, on behalf of the people of Penglai… dispose of you, the greatest traitor in our history!"

Hearing Chi Xun's words, Chi Sha let out a soft laugh. She glanced at the soldiers around them, her eyes filled with disappointment.

"A bunch of ignorant fools, content to hide in your own little corner."

Chi Xun's eyes turned frosty. With a sudden wave of his hand, he commanded, "All soldiers, hear my order! Form up! Prepare to eliminate the enemy!"

Dou Dou hastily drew the rod from her black umbrella and said with puffed cheeks, "If you want to hurt Queenie, you'll have to get through Dou Dou first!"

Chi Sha stepped in front of Luo Xiu and sent a message via Divine Sense Communication. "I'm sorry, I've dragged you both into this. I never expected the situation would turn out like this. When the fighting starts, find a chance to escape. Don't worry about me."

Unexpectedly, Luo Xiu simply moved around her to stand at her side, choosing to face them together.

Luo Xiu asked, "Assuming we don't run, is there any other way to turn this situation around?"

Dou Dou grinned. "Dou Dou would never abandon a friend! That wouldn't be loyal!"

Chi Sha looked at the two of them, her beautiful eyes trembling slightly, and they began to moisten again. A thousand years later, she had returned to her homeland, only to find that while the land remained, the people had changed. All she could see were enemies! And yet, even now, there were still people who would stand by her, who would choose to fight at her side.

Who says I have no tunic to wear? I will share my war-robe with you!

She glanced aside. "Chi Xun appears to be a Half-step Earth Immortal, and he has those Mahayana Realm guards with him… If you don't leave, you will surely die."

"Is it worth giving your lives for me?"

Luo Xiu's expression was impassive. "You'd better start talking about how we get out of this alive."

Chi Sha was silent for a moment before she said, "We fight our way through to the Great Person Divine Palace. There, I can rebuild my body. After that, these small fry won't be a threat!"

"Then that's the path we'll take!" Luo Xiu roared. Black lightning instantly erupted from his body, coalescing into a Thunder Halberd in his hand.

"Dou Dou, we're breaking through together!" Luo Xiu took the lead, charging at Chi Xun with his halberd raised.

"Alright! Killing is Dou Dou's favorite thing!" Dou Dou, wreathed in lightning, followed right behind him.

The battle was about to erupt

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