Junior sister, keep forbear for a while, I almost become invincible as soon!

Did I say something wrong? Isn't this how you're supposed to flatter someone? Why do they look so speechless when I compliment them? Could it be that my compliments weren't strong enough?

Guang Xiaoyu reflected on herself and then said, "Central Continent is so wonderful, with its rich Spirit Qi and many powerful Tao! Not to mention more than one or two peerless talents, and a whole host of geniuses—truly a golden age!"

"..."

The more fiercely she praised, the more it seemed to slap Central Continent in the face. It felt like she was indirectly praising herself and Chen Pingping's strength. "You see?" she pressed on, "Central Continent is so formidable, yet my Senior Brother can still suppress them. Now you understand the level of Nan Zhanbu Province, don't you?"

The conversation couldn't continue. Liu Changqing's face darkened, and he turned to leave.

"Hey, hey, hey, don't go!" Guang Xiaoyu called out. "Actually, you're not bad either."

PFFT!

He stumbled and almost fell.

Guang Xiaoyu was speechless.

Afterward, the discussion shifted, with topics all concerning the Demon Flower and the Heavenly Road. Some people even mentioned the Yuan World from time to time, speaking about the important connection between the Yuan World and the Heavenly Road.

Zi Ji was puzzled.

Guang Xiaoyu rested her chin in her hand. Senior Brother said there was a problem with the Heavenly Road and told her not to fixate on it... Hmm, should I remind these people?

"Historical records say that the God at the end of the Heavenly Road once descended and personally guided a young genius."

"Really? Why don't I know about this?"

"Are you from Central Continent?"

"No!"

"Then shut your damn mouth!" the person cursed. "That young genius didn't enter the Heavenly Road but later went into the Life Prohibited Zone."

No way, right? Surely not, the crowd thought, a sense of familiarity washing over them.

Someone spoke up, "Could it be Jing Yangtian from the Holy Land?"

In the past two years, rumors about Jing Yangtian being resurrected had spread like wildfire across Central Continent. He had refused to step onto the Heavenly Road and instead ventured into the Life Prohibited Zone. Chen Pingping was also a topic of discussion; everyone thought he had been killed by a powerhouse from the Holy Land. Of course, those from the Holy Land would never admit it. They only said that a powerful Demon Beast had appeared in the depths of the Youming Sea and swallowed Chen Pingping whole. But as for the details, no one knew.

Now, Chen Pingping had returned but had shown no intention of settling scores with the Holy Land. Many speculated that he didn't dare to. Others believed that Chen Pingping, who had the courage to confront even Chong Tower, would have nothing to fear from a mere Holy Land. They guessed he was just too busy and that once he found the time, the Holy Land would be next.

Watching them discuss fervently, Guang Xiaoyu sighed, "Youth is wonderful!" This was its vibrant spirit.

Then she looked at her Junior Sister, who was standing stiffly beside her like a wooden plank, and felt something was off. Is she too withdrawn? She's only twelve. This won't do!

Guang Xiaoyu said, "Go on! Go interact with them."

Zi Ji nodded, approached them, and said, "The person at the end of the Heavenly Road is not a God!"

As soon as she uttered these words, the geniuses were in an uproar, all turning to look at her. The notion of a God at the end of the Heavenly Road had been passed down for countless years. Although unlikely, it definitely referred to a terrifyingly powerful being, one that could look down upon all living creatures. But coming from Zi Ji, the implication changed. It was as if she had seen him herself, as if she knew of that person's existence?

The crowd was speechless, thinking that even though her Senior Brother was Chen Pingping and her Senior Sister was Guang Xiaoyu, it didn't mean she could just boast like that. She was outright ignored.

Zi Ji opened her mouth slightly, unable to understand why they were ignoring her. She had indeed seen the person at the end of the Heavenly Road; he truly was not a God. He came from the Netherworld, intending to kill her.

Behind her, Guang Xiaoyu was also quite speechless. She had never seen anyone try to chat like this, going straight for overturning people's deeply entrenched beliefs. How could that possibly work? You should at least try to agree with them a little!

Guang Xiaoyu sent her a telepathic message: "Talk about something else, like the Demon Flower!"

Zi Ji nodded and then said, "The Demon Flower does exist. My Senior Sister said she came here this time to command the Demon Flower to follow her."

THUMP!

Guang Xiaoyu stumbled, her face darkening.

Everyone: "..."

The crowd was aghast. Please, just stop talking! they thought. Previously, they had assumed Guang Xiaoyu's humble-bragging was merely a critique of Central Continent's geniuses. They hadn't realized... this girl was the true master of it! One outrageous claim after another. She's really something, daring to say anything. Such a terrifying thing as the Demon Flower, and her Senior Sister can command it? Stop bluffing!

A young man said in a teasing tone, "Hmm, you're right. And why is that? It's because your Senior Sister is the Reincarnation of the Empress, awakened from her Reincarnation, which is why she has such tremendous power."

It was meant as a joke. Little did they know, Guang Xiaoyu really was the Reincarnation of the Empress.

Zi Ji, hearing the sarcasm and mockery in his words, fell silent. She felt unable to blend in with this group, unsure of how to interact. When she looked back at Guang Xiaoyu, her Senior Sister wore an expressionless face.

Fortunately, someone was still interested in her. A young man in green clothes smiled and said, "Say whatever you want. Why care about others' opinions?"

Zi Ji thought about it. He's right. So she asked, "What's your name?"

"Lu Ming," the young man replied as he approached. "I've long heard of the great reputation of Princess Zi Ji from the Great Zhou Dynasty. Seeing you today, you're indeed extraordinary."

"Oh? You've heard of me?" Zi Ji was curious.

"Yes!" Lu Ming chuckled. "I've been hearing about you."

"Why is that?"

"..."

"Why have you stopped talking?" she asked, looking at him.

She really isn't good at making conversation! Lu Ming thought, feeling somewhat embarrassed. He then said, "It's because of the Yuan World. I heard this Divine Weapon fell from the end of the Heavenly Road, though I'm not sure if it's true."

"That's not true!" Zi Ji declared.

"Oh?" Lu Ming was surprised. "What do you mean?"

Zi Ji stated, "This is my Companion Divine Weapon."

What the hell? He listened, utterly confused. The others also wore strange expressions.

However, not far away, Guang Xiaoyu abruptly stood up, her pupils constricting sharply as she stared intensely at Zi Ji.

Companion Divine Weapon? After Senior Brother took Zi Ji in, he never told me about her origins, and I naively thought Zi Ji was simply a princess from a dynasty. That's right! She bears the Power of Curse—how could she possibly be an ordinary person? Could it be that my Junior Sister, like myself, is an exceptional powerhouse who has awakened from Reincarnation? Unbelievable! No, it can't be! It can't be! It's impossible for my Junior Sister to be from the Divine Clan.

Guang Xiaoyu lowered her eyelids, lost in thought. Others might not understand the significance of a Companion Divine Weapon, but she knew very well: only some races of noble bloodline could possess them, like the Divine Clan.

"Impressive!" Lu Ming responded perfunctorily, then instinctively asked, "Can I see it?"

It was an abrupt request. Any remotely normal cultivator would definitely refuse. But Zi Ji wasn't a normal cultivator. Although she had lived through endless ages and nine Reincarnations, her heart remained pure and kind. 'Unworldly' was the most appropriate description for her.

Hearing Lu Ming's request, she immediately took out the Yuan World. "Sure!"

Lu Ming was stunned. The geniuses were flabbergasted. Guang Xiaoyu's composure instantly shattered.