Afterward, Chen Xuan was taken by the members of the Disciplinary Hall to the location of the Spirit-Shattering Millstone.
Immediately after, a shrill scream like a pig being slaughtered rang out.
The Spirit-Shattering Millstone was a form of dual torture for both the Soul and the physical body.
Even Chen Xuan found it difficult to endure.
Furthermore, he could not use the Three Lives Reincarnation Seal to protect himself under the watchful eyes of the public.
Thus, he could only endure it.
On this side, Jun Xiaoyao didn't pay any more attention to the matter.
After Chen Xuan is expelled from the Origin Academy, he will surely strive to Cultivate and find ways to improve himself.
Let the leek grow diligently on its own; Jun Xiaoyao only needs to wait for the right moment and then harvest it.
The matter regarding Chen Xuan had reached a conclusion.
As for Jun Xiaoyao, he next set about preparing to begin refining the heavenly dao staff.
After all, it was better to refine this item sooner rather than later, to avoid anyone catching wind of anything.
Though Jun Xiaoyao wouldn't really care.
Even if the truth came to light, no one would dare to touch him in the slightest.
But at this moment, Xia Guihua came to find him.
Jun Xiaoyao also seemed to have thought of something and followed Xia Guihua away.
The two of them arrived at the private Immortal Cave assigned to Xia Guihua by the Grass Hall.
The exterior was engraved with Formation Restrictions that could block all prying eyes.
It could be said that even senior Disciples of the Grass Hall did not receive such treatment.
The fact that Xia Guihua could receive this treatment upon joining the Grass Hall was clearly because of Jun Xiaoyao.
After Xia Guihua activated the isolation Formation, she led Jun Xiaoyao into the interior.
Then, facing Jun Xiaoyao, she made a startling move.
Xia Guihua actually raised her jade-like hand and began to unbutton her robe.
Her slender, delicate neck, like beautiful jade, shimmered with a polished luster.
Then came the crystalline collarbones below.
Jun Xiaoyao's brows twitched slightly, but he didn't make a move, merely watching silently.
Xia Guihua was clearly not simply trying to reward him.
As the pale gold palace dress slipped from Xia Guihua's body...
...a magnificent and exquisite picture was presented before Jun Xiaoyao.
Jun Xiaoyao was no hypocrite, nor did he have any moral shackles; he simply appreciated the view openly, without the slightest intention of looking away.
"Xiaoyao..."
At this moment, Xia Guihua didn't feel much bashfulness.
Because more than being shy, she wanted Jun Xiaoyao to know something else at this moment.
Xia Guihua slowly turned around.
Jun Xiaoyao's gaze fell upon Xia Guihua's jade-like back, and his eyes narrowed slightly.
He saw that on Xia Guihua's cream-colored back, a strange set of blood-colored demonic patterns had emerged.
The light of those blood-colored demonic patterns flickered in and out, as if they were breathing.
The entire set of blood-colored demonic patterns faintly formed the shape of a blood moon on Xia Guihua's back.
The demonic moon of blood-colored patterns, set against her skin as white as snow, gave Xia Guihua an unusually eerie charm.
"Xiaoyao, earlier in the Dead Sea of the Demon Suppression Domain, when the sealing Formation loosened and sensed the aura of the Empress's remains, I had this reaction."
"It seems that perhaps I really am..."
Xia Guihua's voice carried a hint of suppressed trembling.
The blood-colored demonic moon on her back was like a red-hot iron, causing her piercing pain at every moment.
It was a pain that reached deep into the Soul.
But compared to this physical pain...
...confirming that she was the Reincarnation of that Mysterious Empress was still somewhat difficult for Xia Guihua to accept.
Right now, here, the only person she could trust was Jun Xiaoyao.
Although doing this was absolutely a risk.
Because Jun Xiaoyao's identity was special; he was a member of the Yun Sheng Imperial Palace.
If Jun Xiaoyao were to expose this matter, Xia Guihua would have no way to survive.
But for some reason, Xia Guihua had an instinctive trust in Jun Xiaoyao.
She was willing to tell him everything.
As for Jun Xiaoyao's attitude and reaction, she didn't think too much about it.
"As expected..."
Jun Xiaoyao also gave a slight sigh.
He wasn't too surprised.
After all, he had already had his suspicions.
Now it could be considered completely confirmed.
However, what caused a hint of doubt in Jun Xiaoyao's heart was...
...that he actually sensed a familiar aura within the incantations of these Blood Moon Demonic Patterns.
It was the aura of the Calamity Clan's curse.
The reason it was familiar was that the Curse of the Fallen Immortal within Jun Xiaoyao's Sacred Body Dao Fetus Form also possessed this kind of aura.
The Blood Moon Demonic Patterns were actually related to the Calamity Clan's curse.
This made Jun Xiaoyao feel even more puzzled.
If that Mysterious Empress had cooperated with the Black Calamity and betrayed the World-Creating Heavenly Emperor...
...then why would the power of the Calamity Clan's curse be left on her Reincarnation?
Jun Xiaoyao thought of many things and felt there was a great mystery behind it.
It was likely that there was a deeper conspirator behind the scenes who had not yet surfaced.
Seeing Jun Xiaoyao's silence, Xia Guihua's delicate body trembled slightly as she said, "I didn't expect this would be my fate."
"If it's truly because of me that the Empress is revived and the Blood Moon Calamity endangers the entire Universe, then I..."
Xia Guihua's jade-like hands clenched tightly.
She turned back around once more to face Jun Xiaoyao.
"Xiaoyao, tell others about my situation. Not only can the disaster be resolved, but you can also gain a great merit."
The only thing she could still do now was to help Jun Xiaoyao achieve a great feat and become famous throughout the Origin Universe.
Because Xia Guihua also knew that it was impossible for the Reincarnation of the Empress to survive.
The various forces of the Origin Universe would not let her go.
Jun Xiaoyao sighed softly and said, "You don't need to say more. That's impossible. I will handle this matter; leave it to me."
"But, if I really become that Empress who brought calamity to the Origin Universe, then I..."
A look of struggle appeared on Xia Guihua's jade-like face, which was like white porcelain.
However, in the next moment, her beautiful eyes widened.
Jun Xiaoyao gently pulled her into his embrace.
"Don't think so much, and certainly don't think about stupid things like sacrificing yourself to save all living beings."
"How can you be completely certain that the Mysterious Empress was definitely an existence that brought calamity to all living beings?"
Xia Guihua didn't take in Jun Xiaoyao's words.
Because at this moment, her mind was a bit muddled.
"Why..."
Xia Guihua was somewhat incoherent.
"I always feel that the story behind this is not that simple. I will investigate it clearly in the future."
"Don't foolishly expose yourself. I'm here for everything," Jun Xiaoyao said.
Setting aside what the truth behind that Mysterious Empress was...
...even if Jun Xiaoyao was being overly suspicious and the facts were indeed as they seemed...
...it was still impossible for him to let Xia Guihua go to her death.
This was just like how he had protected Yiyi back then.
Jun Xiaoyao was not that selfless.
Hearing Jun Xiaoyao's words, Xia Guihua's heart was touched, and she pressed her cheek against Jun Xiaoyao's chest.
An unprecedented sense of security filled her heart.
Jun Xiaoyao was simply able to provide a woman with a full sense of security.
It felt as if as long as he was there, she wouldn't be afraid even if the sky fell.
However, a moment later, Xia Guihua came to her senses and realized her current state.
Her flawless and beautiful jade-white face was immediately shrouded in a layer of charming crimson mist.
Due to her bashfulness, she struggled gently.
Jun Xiaoyao smiled faintly, let go, and then said, "Guihua, you are skilled in the Dao of Painting, and I'm also feeling an itch to paint a picture."
"Paint what?"
Xia Guihua asked subconsciously.
"You, as you are now."
Jun Xiaoyao said.