When Chen Yan looked over, Nie Xun had lowered his eyes, looking so humble that it was impossible to tell his expression.

Chen Yan's gaze lingered on him, "You don't have to come here in the future, just send someone to pass on the message."

Hearing this, Nie Xun's fingers trembled slightly.

Did she feel she had overstepped her bounds?

"Yes, Your Majesty." He responded softly.

Chen Yan and Nie Xun went to the conference hall and called old ministers such as Uncle Zeng to discuss the affairs of Chengyun Hall and Qiankun Sect.

After discussing this matter, she said to the crowd standing in the hall: "Next, I will be away from the Changming Realm for a period of time, as short as a year, as long as three to five years. You are all people I trust, and I hope you can handle the affairs of the Changming Realm on my behalf."

Hearing this, everyone's faces changed in shock.

"Your Majesty, no!"

"Tianzhou cannot be without a ruler for a day!"

Chen Yan slowly stood up, his aura powerful, and said in a deep voice: "I have made up my mind to leave. I believe in your abilities, and I hope you will not cause any internal strife, and work together to govern the affairs of the Changming Realm."

Things had come to this point, so naturally, old ministers like Uncle Zeng did not dare to disobey the order.

Immediately, they knelt down in unison.

"Your Majesty, I obey your command."

Nie Xun, who was kneeling there, looked at Chen Yan in disbelief. When he heard the news that she was about to leave, his heart felt as if it was being weighed down by a huge rock, and he felt as if he couldn't breathe.

If she left the Changming Realm, what was the point of him staying here?

He gave up the sect and everything just to be by her side.

But unfortunately, the opposite happened.

Just as the old ministers were leaving the hall, Nie Xun was still kneeling there.

Seeing this, the old ministers wanted to ask him to stand up, but they found that his expression was not right. They looked at each other, sighed and shook their heads.

Chen Yan frowned and looked down at the cold man below, "Nie Xun, do you have anything else to say?"

Nie Xun pursed his lips, raised his eyes and stared at Chen Yan, saying: "Your Majesty, do you really not have any feelings for me?"

"Why do you think I have any romantic feelings for you?" Chen Yan was slightly stunned and asked back.

When Nie Xun heard this, his pride seemed to be shattered at this moment, the corners of his eyes turned a little red, and his smile was actually somewhat sad and beautiful.

His back was slightly bent and his head dropped.

A dull voice came from his slightly pale lips.

"Your Majesty, you said yesterday that you could let me go. Does that still count?"

"count."

"Then I, humble servant, take my leave."

Chen Yan looked deeply at the person below, and saw that he did not raise his head, as if he had exhausted all his determination.

"allow."

"Thank... Your Majesty." When Nie Xun raised his head again, his eyes were red and his face looked a little embarrassed. He slowly stood up, turned around and left.

After walking out of the temple, he opened the light blue paper umbrella again.

Just like before.

He turned around and looked at the person on the high platform in the hall.

…

Three days later, Nie Xun left Tianzhou headquarters and headed to the southern border of Changming Realm.

Two days later, Chen Yan finished handling the affairs of Tianzhou and explained some things in detail to Uncle Zeng and others.

Before leaving Changming Realm, Chen Yan went to see Elder Qi.

When the two finished chatting, it was already evening.

The sunset is flawlessly beautiful.

Warm winds blew, and a girl in purple came down from Wentian Mountain, heading towards the man who was also in purple.

Feng Xingyao raised his hand and held her slender and soft hand.

"Go to the underworld." Chen Yan said.

It may be difficult for others to enter the underworld, but Chen Yan can enter easily.

Because the door to the underworld can be opened for her at any time.

Feng Xingyao held her hand and said as they walked, "I sent someone to find out some news about the underworld. There are currently three kings and twenty-seven generals in the underworld. The three kings are King Zhongpei, King Hongling, and King Zhandi."

When he heard the word 'Red Spirit King', waves appeared in Chen Yan's eyes.

Red Spirit...

Feng Xingyao continued, "Each Hades King commands nine powerful Hades Generals. These Generals each govern a different region of the Underworld, collaborating with each other while also competing to a certain degree. Furthermore, the Underworld also holds a mysterious location—the Observatory."

"This place is quite special, not directly governed by the three Hades. The great figure who sits atop the observatory year-round is none other than Lord Woshuo, who has lived for over 30,000 years. It's said that he possesses omniscience, able to discern the fate of all things by observing the movements of the stars."

Chen Yan heard this and was about to speak when she found that Ji had returned to the supernatural space from the underworld.

Ji's face turned grim, and he sent a message to Chen Yan as quickly as possible: "Master, the underworld is in chaos now! King Zhong Pei and King Zhan Di took advantage of King Hong Ling's retreat and secretly colluded to attack him. King Hong Ling was outnumbered and unfortunately died!"

"Of the nine underworld generals under the Red Spirit King's command, five have died in battle, and four have fled in panic. The soldiers under his command have also suffered heavy casualties. The underworld is now completely controlled by King Zhong Pei and King Zhan Di."

Having said this, Ji paused for a moment, as if trying to calm down, and then immediately added, "Not only that, Master, a mysterious figure has recently appeared in the underworld. This person's origins are unknown, but King Zhong Pei and King Zhan Di treat him with great respect, treating him as a distinguished guest. It is said that it was because of this mysterious person's advice that King Zhong Pei and King Zhan Di were able to successfully eliminate the Red Spirit King."

The Red Spirit King was killed?!

Chen Yan's heart was shocked.

Her eyes suddenly froze. The mysterious man was extremely suspicious and seemed to be targeting her through the Red Spirit King.

Chen Yan relayed Ji's words to Feng Xingyao.

She said, "The Three Kings have coexisted for over ten thousand years, always maintaining a delicate yet stable balance, and have always lived in peace. But something like this happened right now. If I say it has nothing to do with that mysterious person, I'm afraid no one would believe it."

Feng Xingyao looked at her deeply. "Ayan, your enemies are more powerful than each other. I'm a little curious about what your past life was like."

Chen Yan raised her eyes to look at him.

His voice was calm as he analyzed, "The other party must be trying to stop you from returning to the underworld, or rather, they're afraid you might obtain something from the underworld. Therefore, that mysterious person definitely doesn't want you to return. Even if you do return, they'll kill you before you become strong enough."

Chen Yan said: "So, I can't enter the underworld in human form."

The underworld is full of ghosts. If a person suddenly sneaks in, he will be easily discovered.

Feng Xingyao: "You mean, the soul leaves the body?"

Chen Yan nodded.

Her eyes darkened slightly, and she couldn't help but recall the memories of her previous life.

Feng Xingyao nodded and said, "Alright, this way, you can also take this opportunity to cultivate your ghost power."

Chen Yan: "I will place my body in the supernatural space."

"Then, with only a soul, can you still enter and exit the supernatural space at will?"

"I haven't tried it yet." Chen Yan shook his head.

Although she knew how to let her soul leave her body and keep her physical body intact, she was not sure whether she could enter and exit the supernatural space at will in the form of a soul.

"Then try it now."