Chapter 574: Strange Transformation at the Celestial Pass

「Deep within the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains.」

Inside an ancient, magnificent palace, a middle-aged man with a hooked nose and a blood-red phantom knelt on the ground.

They were none other than Mor Yan and the Nirvana Great Power who had fled from King Xiangg City!

"A marriage tournament? To select an heir? A territory spanning millions of li, with Celestial Prides gathering at the Celestial Pass? According to you, the Great Emperor is planning to make a move against our Beastman Empire?"

Above them in the palace hall stood a tall, powerfully built figure.

He wore a suit of black armor and an Ox's Head Crown. A pair of jet-black ox horns grew from his head, shimmering with a dark light.

His pupils were as dark as ink, shrouded in endless Demonic Light, like the eyes of a Hell Demon King that could devour a person's very soul.

He stared down at Mor Yan and the other, and the two of them trembled in terror. His powerful aura was not something an ordinary person could withstand.

"Your Majesty, King Mor Luo, everything I have said is true. The Dragon List Celestial Prides of the Grand Emperor Country gathered in King Xiangg City for Lady Xiangg's marriage tournament. My strength was lacking, and I was defeated by one of the Celestial Prides. I only managed to escape using a Secret Technique, and General Hel was also injured by three powerful experts."

Mor Yan explained, trembling.

"Hm?"

Just then, a young man in a black cloak standing to King Mor Luo's left let out a soft sound of surprise.

This young man bore a strong resemblance to King Mor Luo, and he too had a pair of dark ox horns. He was the Crown Prince of the Beastman Empire, Mor Ke.

Prince Mor Ke asked, "Your Cultivation has already reached the Profound Level. It shouldn't be impossible for you to slay an ordinary Half-Step Nirvana expert, yet you lost to a Celestial Pride. Was it the Dragon King with his Mad Dragon Battle Body, or Dongfang Wudi with his Hundred Battles Body?"

Mor Yan replied, "It was neither, Your Highness."

"Was it Zong Shuai of the Holy Light Body, then?" Mor Ke was puzzled. He knew a great deal about the geniuses of the Grand Emperor Country, and besides those few, he couldn't think of anyone else who could defeat Mor Yan.

"Your Highness, it wasn't Zong Shuai. It was a young man named Ye Wushuang. He defeated me with an incredibly powerful Saber Technique."

Mor Yan said truthfully, still shaken by the memory of how terrifying the Three Realms Slaughter was!

Mor Ke noticed this flicker of fear. His eyes glinted, his surprise deepening. 'There aren't many people who can make Mor Yan feel fear!'

Ye Wushuang!

Mor Ke murmured the name to himself. He suddenly recalled the purple-robed young man he had met half a year ago. 'Could it be him?'

'But that's not very likely. His strength was so weak back then. Even after half a year of growth, it's impossible for him to have made such a huge breakthrough. How could he possibly frighten Mor Yan?'

'I can't figure it out.' Mor Ke was familiar with the Dragon List's Celestial Prides, and there was definitely no one named Ye Wushuang on it!

"You two may go and heal your wounds. As for you, Mor Yan, you need a body. A Half-Demon Race genius fell in battle previously, and his body was preserved. I will bestow it upon you."

King Mor Luo said faintly, dismissing the two.

"Thank you, Your Majesty! Thank you, Your Majesty!" Hearing this, Mor Yan kowtowed repeatedly, thanking him profusely, his heart filled with extreme joy.

'A body from the Half-Demon Race! It's a natural Half-Demon Body, and from a genius of the Half-Demon Race, no less.'

'If I get this body and merge my Blood Soul with it, it means I will obtain a more powerful bloodline and physique. My Combat Power will soar, and my strength will advance by leaps and bounds!'

'Ye Wushuang, it seems I have you to thank for this. When we meet again, I will definitely let you have a taste of the Half-Demon Body's power.'

Mor Yan's heart seethed with hatred. Filled with these thoughts, he turned and left.

"Royal Father, if we give the Half-Demon Body to him, I'm afraid it will be difficult to answer to the Half-Demon Race."

Mor Ke glanced at the departing Mor Yan, then turned to ask.

"Don't worry. The Half-Demon Race has already given their word. They will do everything in their power to help us sweep through the Grand Emperor's lands. It's just one body, nothing to make a fuss about."

King Mor Luo said indifferently.

After a moment of thought, he turned back to Mor Ke and said, "Furthermore, since the Grand Emperor Country's Celestial Prides and powers from all over are gathering at the Celestial Pass, it's the perfect opportunity for me to lead a million soldiers and wipe out all those factions."

"A million soldiers?"

Mor Ke frowned. "Isn't it too soon? I feel that the Great Emperor's actions are not as simple as they seem. There's something strange about all this!"

"Rest assured. The Beastman Empire is still a branch of the Half-Demon Race. The Half-Demon Celestial Abyss won't just sit by and do nothing. For this campaign, you will be the commander-in-chief. Your mission is to eliminate the younger generation of the Grand Emperor Country."

King Mor Luo's dark eyes were sharp and intimidating. The younger generation was the very foundation of the Grand Emperor Country.

If that foundation was destroyed, the fall of the Grand Emperor Country would only be a matter of time!

"I've also been wanting to meet the one ranked first on the Dragon List. We'll see whose is stronger—the Dragon King's Mad Dragon Battle Body, or my Demon Luo Battle Body."

Prince Mor Ke sneered. In his eyes, the only person in the entire Grand Emperor Country who could be his opponent was the Dragon King!

...

「King Xiangg's Mansion was filled with a festive atmosphere.」

After nearly ten years, King Xiangg's Mansion finally had a new master.

"Greetings, Young Master!"

As Ye Wushuang stepped into King Xiangg's Mansion, groups of pretty maids curtsied and greeted him.

Ye Wushuang gave a perfunctory nod and continued forward with Xiaoxiao and the others.

His calm, composed, and sharply handsome face left the maids in a daze. Each of them blushed, shyly glancing at his departing back.

"So that's the Young Master!"

"That's right! You should have seen him yesterday. The Young Master was so calm and composed. With a single palm strike, he intimidated the entire arena so no one else dared to challenge him. He even killed a genius from the Beastman Empire. He's so domineering!"

"Yes, yes! Especially when he said that one word, 'Kill!' It was like an Emperor's decree. So many of us sisters were stunned on the spot. He was so handsome."

"If I could marry him, I'd willingly give up ten years of my life!"

"You hussy, dream on! That's the Lady's future husband. Stop daydreaming."

...

As soon as Ye Wushuang was out of earshot, the group of maids behind him broke into playful chatter.

Led by a maid, Ye Wushuang arrived at a garden.

The garden was tranquil and secluded, filled with exotic flowers and plants of incredible beauty. Beside it was a pond where all sorts of strange fish swam about, spitting out spiritual bubbles!

Inside a pavilion in the garden, Lady Xiangg and Guo Yurong stood watching the arrival of Ye Wushuang and his companions.

Ye Wushuang also looked up. Perhaps because she had dressed up for the occasion, Lady Xiangg seemed even more beautiful and alluring than before.

She had changed into a light green dress that accentuated her figure, highlighting her distinct, voluptuous curves!

It was a sight that sparked the imagination!

Moreover, her hair was coiled in a bun at the back of her head, threaded with gold and adorned with pearl flowers, making her look even more like a beautiful young mistress of the house!

Even Ye Wushuang was quite stunned by her beauty!

Beside him, Dongfang Youdi and Nanbei were completely dumbstruck. She was truly too beautiful!

Xiaoxiao, on the other hand, didn't seem to think much of it. Of course, after glancing at the expression on Dongfang Youdi's face—as if his eyes were about to pop out—she subconsciously hugged Ye Wushuang's arm.

"My Lady."

Ye Wushuang walked closer, offering a faint smile and a cupped fist salute.

Lady Xiangg returned a faint smile, a hint of charm in her eyes. She turned to Guo Yurong beside her and said, "Yurong, why don't you take our Young Master's friends for a tour? I have a few words I'd like to say to him."

"Of course, Sister-in-law!"

Guo Yurong glanced at Ye Wushuang before nodding. She then turned to Nanbei and the others. "This must be everyone's first time at King Xiangg's Mansion. I'll show you around. There are many wonderful sights here that are quite beautiful."

"Heh heh!"

Dongfang Youdi immediately shot Ye Wushuang a look that said, 'You know what I mean.'

"Kid, it's the middle of the day. Whatever you're 'doing,' try not to let anyone see. It wouldn't look good."

He patted Ye Wushuang's shoulder and spoke in a solemn, heartfelt tone.

He then straightened his clothes, putting on the air of a perfect gentleman, before turning to ask politely, "Sister Yurong, what wonderful sights do you have? Please lead this grea... I mean, lead me to appreciate them."

Ye Wushuang's face immediately darkened. 'What could possibly happen in broad daylight?'