In the mysterious and magnificent hall, soft starlight cascaded down like a veil of gauze.

Four stunning beauties with distinct temperaments surrounded a handsome young man with red lips and white teeth, staring at him unkindly, as if they were elders catching a child in a lie.

“What’s wrong? Unhappy?”

Mu Yinghua’s face darkened, genuinely angry. “Do you want to go through the same ordeal again? Next time, there might not be three Emperors to protect you. If those bastards capture you, do you think you’ll have a good outcome? This isn’t something to be taken lightly.”

“If you dare not cooperate, you… you can stop calling me Master!”

Qing Muling: “…”

It seemed this was the first time he had seen Mu Yinghua so furious since he arrived in this world. No matter how much he had crossed the line before, she had never truly done anything to him, but this time was clearly different.

Qinghuan Emperor glanced at Mu Yinghua and softened her tone:

“Muling, this is no joke. Your safety isn’t just about you; it concerns the life and death of our sect and the future of the entire female cultivator alliance. We can’t afford to be careless. Any potential danger must be eliminated, or similar crises might occur in the future.”

Qing Muling sighed weakly, “I don’t mean to defy Master and the Emperors, but… these things are really not suitable for women to see. You should understand.”

He felt he had explained clearly enough. Despite their unparalleled cultivation, his Master and the three Quasi Holy Emperors were all unmarried and inexperienced women, so they should avoid certain matters.

Mu Yinghua’s expression froze, her beautiful face turning red with embarrassment. She clearly understood what Qing Muling meant. This disciple had always been bold and reckless. Last time, he had dared to give her indescribable, scandalous private garments, so one could imagine what kind of bizarre things he had collected.

If that were the case, it was indeed inappropriate for the three female Emperors to see them. To avoid offending their eyes, she, as his Master, would have to reluctantly check them alone.

Wait… something seemed off?

She was his Master, yet she had to accompany him to look at these scandalous items? What would people think if this got out? Wouldn’t it disgrace the ancestors of Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace?

Before Mu Yinghua could figure out how to dissuade the Emperors, Tongying Emperor smiled and spoke:

“No worries. With your youthful nature, it’s normal to have strong emotions and desires. We can guess what you like to collect, so just take them out. We promise not to get angry or mock you. Is that okay?”

“Alright then!”

With the conversation reaching this point, Qing Muling had no choice but to take out the items from his internal space, one by one, for them to inspect.

Most of the items were treasures and rare resources from the Misty Illusion Secret Realm, especially various spiritual herbs and grasses.

Qing Muling’s key talent lay in this area. Any herb in his hands could be nurtured into divine herbs or even top-grade Heavenly Medicine, benefiting cultivators greatly even if used as snacks.

Then there were the rare cultivation resources given to Qing Muling by the five female Dao Lineages, including Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace. These ranged from pills to high-grade ingredients, from talismans and formation diagrams to spiritual stones and crystals, and even some top-tier luxury items, complete sets of magical treasures, and Postnatal Spirit Treasures.

These were not problematic. The Emperors quickly glanced through them and lost interest. But the remaining items made Qing Muling very nervous.

Colorful underwear, various bold and revealing private garments, leopard print, lace, tie-up, open-front, hollow-out… all thin and transparent, with minimal fabric, exposing everything!

There were also collars, blood-dripping toys, bell chains, and other indescribable toys, making it unbearable to look at!

Finally, there were various illustrated art books with intricate and vivid illustrations, known for their explicit and bold content.

Despite being mentally prepared, these items still made the three female Emperors blush with embarrassment, feeling utterly humiliated.

“Muling, you’ve gone too far! How can you use these filthy things to desecrate the Emperors?”

Mu Yinghua, having been harmed by this guy more than once, had stronger adaptability and was the first to react, scolding with a frosty face.

Qing Muling shrugged innocently, “Everyone has personal preferences, right? I just collect them for my own appreciation. If not for this accident, the three Emperors would never have seen them. It doesn’t seem to violate any sect rules, does it?”

Mu Yinghua: “…”

Indeed, none of the past rules and regulations prohibited disciples from viewing or collecting these things. After all, the entire sect was composed of female cultivators, and there had never been an official male disciple, so such a situation had never occurred.

Now, with Qing Muling as the only male disciple, some things were indeed different.

Xinyu Emperor smiled slightly, “Alright, Muling, you’re right. It’s just a personal preference and doesn’t affect others. Since these things are not problematic, keep them well.”

Qinghuan Emperor pondered, “I’ve heard Dragon Ritual mention it briefly, but seeing it now, it’s even more exaggerated than I imagined! You sure know how to have fun!”

Qing Muling touched his nose and smiled awkwardly. A large swath of clear light swept over, collecting the items back into his internal space.

Tongying Emperor’s beautiful eyes narrowed slightly, staring deeply at Qing Muling with a half-smile, “Qingchan must have played with you many times, but with your nature, you won’t be satisfied with just that. Are you thinking of having me wear these things to serve you one day? Or even… having all three of us, including your Master, join in?”

Qing Muling was startled and quickly clarified, “No, no, I swear to the heavens, I absolutely don’t have such thoughts!”

Desiring the beauty of Quasi Holy Emperors was no joke. A single misstep could lead to being beaten to death on the spot. Qing Muling had a strong will to survive.

“Hmph! Who knows what you’re really thinking? You’re quite the troublemaker!”

Tongying Emperor glanced at him flirtatiously but refrained from pressing further, mindful of her status.

Xinyu Emperor raised her delicate brows, glancing meaningfully at Tongying Emperor. This vixen was deliberately testing him, clearly having ulterior motives.

Given the significant difference in their cultivation levels, she was limited to verbal teasing for now. But once Qing Muling’s cultivation reached the Golden Immortal level, she would likely seize the opportunity. Who wouldn’t want the Dao Rhyme of the Harmony Creation Blue Lotus?

But when did the Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace’s prodigy become someone for outsiders to covet? Xinyu Emperor hadn’t even expressed her stance yet, and Tongying dared to make a move. Who gave her the confidence? Xinyu Emperor sneered inwardly.

Qinghuan Emperor remained silent, her expression hidden in the glowing light. However, as a Quasi Holy Emperor in her prime, aspiring to advance further, it was impossible for her not to have any thoughts.

Initially, they all had similar conditions. Without a clear path forward, they could rely on their Quasi Holy Emperor Dao Fruits to live long, carefree lives. But now, with the Harmony Creation Blue Lotus’s human form and a heaven-defying opportunity within reach, how could they not seize it?

Missing this chance might mean never having another opportunity to attain the Dao in their lifetime!

Mu Yinghua glanced at Qing Muling and then at the three female Emperors. With her Supreme Sect Master’s insight, how could she not understand the underlying reasons? She could only sigh inwardly.

However… since they all had such intentions, then she, too, could aspire to become a Great Golden Immortal or even hope for the Quasi Holy Emperor Dao Fruit. After all, she was Qing Muling’s Master; he wouldn’t disappoint her.

With this thought, recalling Fengge Emperor’s advice, Mu Yinghua finally made up her mind.

“Alright, now go back and accompany them properly!”

Xinyu Emperor said to Qing Muling, “From now on, don’t touch anything of unknown origin! For safety, you should let us regularly inspect all the items you carry to prevent similar incidents. Understand?”

“Yes, Emperor!”

Qing Muling agreed, silently complaining in his heart. What was this? Even wives checking their husbands’ private stash weren’t this thorough!

…

At the Calamity Fate Palace Main Altar, the atmosphere in the dim bronze hall was oppressive.

Baiyuan and Yuanxi Emperors sat on their thrones, their expressions dark, their auras weak and declining to the extreme.

Zihuang and Lingxi sisters, along with numerous Daluo-level experts, stood on either side, their faces tense, eyes downcast, not daring to make a sound.

Despite their best efforts, even at the cost of their own blood and lifespan, this extraordinary mission had ultimately failed, with no chance of recovery.

For Quasi Holy Emperors, losing four Yuanhui of lifespan was severe, but not impossible to recover from with years of closed-door cultivation. However, the loss of face was irreparable.

Next, the Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace would undoubtedly take the most stringent measures to protect Qing Muling. Even with two more Quasi Holy Emperors, it would be impossible to capture him.

Unless… all nine Quasi Holy Emperors of the Heavenly Human Clan attacked Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace’s Main Altar together?

This was obviously impossible. The Misty Illusion Secret Realm was the foundation of the Heavenly Human Clan, and they had to leave enough strength to guard it.

Moreover, the combined number of Quasi Holy Emperors in the Great Void was considerable. Although they usually acted independently, they could unite against a powerful external enemy.

“Emperors, what should we do now?”

After a long silence, Zihuang finally gathered the courage to ask.

Yuanxi Emperor remained silent, while Baiyuan Emperor thought for a moment and said, “For now, we wait. Once the passage between the Misty Illusion Secret Realm and the Great Void closes, we’ll discuss further.”

Lingxi blinked her beautiful eyes. Once the Misty Illusion Secret Realm closed, could they still stay in the Great Void? Or did the Heavenly Human Clan have a new plan?