Deep within the Great Person Divine Palace, inside the Forbidden Gate.

Chi Sha cradled Luo Xiu in her arms, slowly descending. The moment her pure, jade-like feet touched the ground, wisps of profound Daoist charm coalesced around her, forming a magnificent purple dress that covered the exquisite figure that could drive any man in the world to madness.

Silently, a purple halo materialized in the void behind her. The halo seemed to be composed of countless profound runes, hinting at the ultimate truths of the Great Dao and mesmerizing all who looked upon it.

Watching the silhouette emitting its sacred purple light, Chi Xun couldn't help but tremble in disbelief. At the same time, his heart filled with bitter resentment. This sacred aura, this purple Spiritual Power… why didn't it appear on me? Why on this lowly woman instead!

"Is this… the Great Dao Destiny Wheel?" he stammered. "Ancient legends say that the appearance of the Destiny Wheel signifies Transcendental Sanctification, and one who achieves it can claim the title of emperor."

"Chi Sha, what have you done? How did you ascend directly to the Emperor Realm after reconstructing your Physical Body?!"

Chi Sha looked at him with indifference. "How do you wish to die? I will grant it."

Chi Xun suddenly clenched his teeth and flashed toward the other end of the stone corridor, pushing his speed to its absolute limit. At this point, his only option was to flee.

Back at her original spot, Chi Sha gently laid the unconscious Luo Xiu on the ground. With a light wave of her hand, a streak of purple light shot forth, instantly freezing Chi Xun in midair.

"Perish."

Her lips parted as she softly uttered the single word.

The next moment, Chi Xun let out a heart-wrenching scream. His tall, burly body was crushed by the purple light into a fine dust, annihilating both his form and spirit.

To Chi Sha, killing Chi Xun with a flick of her finger seemed as natural as breathing.

Then, she saw Dou Dou's severed head, and tears welled in her eyes. Though she had ascended to the Emperor Realm, her humanity remained. Seeing her little sister—who had been by her side day and night—die to protect her, now decapitated, how could her heart not ache?

Suddenly, she realized something and vanished with a flash, as if evaporating into thin air. About ten seconds later, she reappeared out of nowhere, bringing Dou Dou's body with her.

She carefully pieced Dou Dou's head and body together, placed them inside the Jade Coffin, and guided Dou Dou's soul back inside. As she sealed the lid, she let out a long, heavy sigh of relief.

Dou Dou, you must wake up.

Afterward, she turned to Luo Xiu, who lay nearby with breathing so faint it was nearly gone. She rushed to his side and called out, "Lin Tong, come out!"

Lin Tong's soul-form flew out from the Soul Imprisonment Mark on Luo Xiu's palm, his expression grim. "Big Brother's Divine Sense is severely depleted. On top of that, he expended so much Essence Blood and then was heavily wounded by that bastard… I'm afraid he's not going to make it."

"At least… I can't think of any way to save him."

Just then, the Holy Lotus Jade Pendant around Luo Xiu's neck flashed with Spirit Light. Master Ping emerged from it, floating before Chi Sha.

Chi Sha nodded slightly at the vase. "Thank you for your assistance earlier, Senior. I will never forget your kindness."

The reason she had been able to reconstruct her Physical Body so quickly and emerge from the coffin just in time to save Luo Xiu was all because of Master Ping. When he had disabled Chi Xun's right arm, he had also covertly sent a wisp of the Ancient God's Breath into the Jade Coffin without Chi Xun noticing.

After absorbing that divine breath, not only had Chi Sha rapidly reconstructed her Physical Body, but she had even achieved a breakthrough, undergoing Transcendental Sanctification and stepping into the Emperor Realm—a state beyond that of immortals.

Master Ping said, "You don't need to thank me. I just wanted you to get out sooner to save this kid."

"But speaking of which, you little vixen, you've really hidden your secrets well. Not only did you obtain the Chaos Origin, but you've been nurturing it within this Grotto Heaven all this time."

"You were just waiting for the day you could reconstruct your body, refine the Chaos Sacred Body, and bypass the heavenly tribulation to step directly into the Emperor Realm, weren't you?"

Chi Sha's expression remained unchanged. "Since Senior has already seen through it all, why ask? But in the end, without that wisp of divine breath from you, I couldn't have reconstructed my Physical Body so quickly, much less stepped smoothly into the Emperor Realm."

Master Ping sighed. "Alas, what a pity. That was a wisp of Ancient God's Breath from my collection of many years, and I had to use it on you."

Chi Sha replied, "To get me out in time to save him, you didn't hesitate to give up that wisp of divine breath for my sake. This proves he holds an even greater value to you."

Master Ping chuckled. Of course, he does. The Ancient God's Breath is powerful, but it's ultimately just a remnant of Divine Power left behind after a god's death. How could it possibly compare to a treasure like Luo Xiu?

"Senior, his condition is extremely dangerous," Chi Sha said. "I believe you must have a way to save him; otherwise, you wouldn't have appeared."

After a moment of silence, Master Ping said, "I did appear because I have a way to save him, and I am here to tell you."

"Please enlighten me, Senior."

"This boy didn't hesitate to expend his Essence Blood to protect you, and he fought desperately against your enemy," Master Ping said. "So now... are you willing to sacrifice yourself to save him?"

Chi Sha gazed gently at Luo Xiu and reached out to wipe the blood from his face. "For a mere promise he made to me, he was willing to walk through fire and water, facing certain death without regret. How could I not be willing to sacrifice myself for him?"

Master Ping laughed heartily. "Noble! I like that!"

"Then, give him a few drops of your Chaos Essence Blood."

"Also, the side effects of his Nine Yang Constitution are quite a nuisance. Your virgin Yin Essence from the Chaos Sacred Body will help with that."

"Speaking of which, the bodies of you humans are wonderful things, aren't they? You can perform Yin and Yang Dual Cultivation in the simplest way possible."

"Little girl, you understand what Master Ping means, right?"

Chi Sha's pretty face flushed slightly. "I understand."

Lin Tong scratched his head awkwardly. "Well... seems like there's nothing for me to do here. Little Queen... no, I should call you Sister-in-law now. You're busy, Sister-in-law, so I'll just get out of your hair."

Hearing this, Chi Sha shot him a fierce glare. "Dare to spout such nonsense again, and I'll obliterate you!"

Lin Tong yelped in fright and quickly hid inside the Soul Imprisonment Mark.

***

Inside the Queen's Sleeping Palace.

Chi Sha slowly walked into the room. Her eyes were fixed on Luo Xiu, who lay naked on the large, round bed. She pursed her lips, her steps slowing.

"You may all leave," she commanded.

"Yes, Your Majesty." The two Palace Maids bowed and quietly withdrew.

In the silent room, Chi Sha looked at Luo Xiu on the bed, her expression thoughtful. Although she was willing to make a sacrifice to save him, she still hesitated now that the moment had come. Or perhaps, she was nervous.

She muttered to herself, "This is only to repay you—to save your life and nothing more. Afterward, we will have no relationship. This Empress would never fall for a philanderer like you!"

Steeling her resolve, she quickened her pace toward the large bed.

As she drew closer, the purple dress on her body dissolved into wisps of Daoist charm and vanished, revealing her flawless, jade-white body in its entirety.

It was a pity that the unconscious Luo Xiu had no chance to appreciate the sight.

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