I was completely dumbfounded when I came out. I had just saved Erpilian and the other two, and was waiting for them to recover, but I didn't expect Tuoba San to call for me...

I looked at my eldest son, then at the surroundings, and asked in confusion.

Where is the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden?

Tuoba San raised the Emperor's Sword in his hand and said

“Father, he is…”

My first reaction was one of disbelief. I never imagined I'd be in this situation. My son, dressed in women's clothing, mistook the Emperor's Sword for the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden. This is absolutely delusional…

Judging from Tuoba San's current state, he is definitely not mentally sound...

After all, he was the source of holy power, and I couldn't let my precious son be ruined like this. After hesitating for a moment, I earnestly comforted Tuoba San without saying a word.

"Son, the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden is a goddess and a fairy. Such a woman is indeed very beautiful. I know you saw her once in the Three Forbidden Lands and could never forget her..."

Upon hearing my words, Tuoba San looked bewildered, not understanding what I was trying to say. Instead, the Emperor's Sword in his hand trembled slightly...

The Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden was overjoyed to hear this. She never expected me to praise her like that. She felt that Tuoba San and I were not like father and son at all. Otherwise, how could our emotional intelligence be so different?

I continued...

"Your current state is one of lovesickness. Look at you, not only are you dressed as a woman, but you also treat a sword as the Nine Heavens Goddess. If a sword had a gender, would it resist if I touched it?"

As I spoke, I reached for the Emperor's Sword, but it deftly dodged it...

I looked at Tuoba San, who was gripping his sword, and couldn't help but frown and reprimand him.

"It's just a slight touch on your sword, why are you moving away?"

Tuoba San said with great grievance.

"Father, if I say it wasn't me, will you believe me?"

I frowned. Could it be that what Tuoba San said was true?

But this is really hard to believe. Wasn't the Human Emperor Sword a magic weapon used by the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden before? How did it become the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden's weapon now?

"Is the Mystic Maiden really inside the sword?"

I asked, somewhat uncertainly…

Tuoba San nodded, but I couldn't quite understand why such a powerful expert would hide in a magic weapon.

"Could you call it out so your father can see it?"

Hearing my words, Tuoba San shook his head, which made me frown. Perhaps sensing my change in mood, Tuoba San quickly recounted what had just happened...

Finally, he said helplessly

"She's angry now and is completely ignoring me..."

I don't even know what to say anymore. This is truly my good son; even at a time like this, he doesn't forget to find me women...

But she is the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden, with a firm Daoist heart. How could she easily change her mind?

It would be strange if someone didn't get angry if you asked them to be your stepmother...

And you're such a straight man, if you know a girl is angry, can't you say something nice to coax her?

Faced with the current situation, all I could do was laugh awkwardly.

"It is said that the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden takes the well-being of all living beings as her responsibility. She is not only beautiful and kind-hearted, but also warm and welcoming to people. She doesn't hold grudges over trivial matters. I have admired her for a long time. I wonder if I could ever meet the Mystic Maiden..."

Hearing my words, the smile on Jiutian Xuannv's lips widened. If anyone else had said these words, he naturally wouldn't have reacted, but I am Tuoba San's father. If she were with Tuoba San, I would be her father-in-law. Gaining my approval would be a happy thing for him...

Tuoba San just watched me perform, convinced that the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden would never appear...

But the next moment, the figure of the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden reappeared in mid-air...

At this moment, the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden wore a smile, appearing extremely approachable, like a bride about to be married, with a hint of shyness...

Moreover, the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden wore a white dress, and her entire being was ethereal and otherworldly, making it impossible for anyone to harbor any thoughts of disrespect...

I was also greatly shocked; I couldn't believe such a stunningly beautiful woman existed in the world…

If the four beauties beside me can be called the most beautiful women in the world, then the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden can be called the only fairy in the heavens...

Looking at the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden's appearance, Tuoba San felt confident that he was now firmly in control as her stepmother. He had assumed that the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden had dressed up so beautifully to see him because she cared for him…

"I wonder why you summoned me out, Uncle?"

The Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden is much older than me, but in order to be on equal footing with Tuoba Sanla, she has already lowered herself to call me "uncle"...

I knew what she was thinking, and was about to speak when Tuoba San frowned and said...

"Calling you 'uncle' isn't appropriate. You've cultivated for so long; you're old enough to be our grandmother..."

Before he could finish speaking, he felt two chills envelop him. He looked up and found that both the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden and I were staring at him with murderous intent...

This made him stop talking abruptly, unsure of what he had said wrong. He had no idea that age was a major taboo for a woman…

"My lady, please don't be angry. My son is straightforward and speaks his mind. I'm sorry you had to see that. If you don't mind, please call me uncle. I'll have Xiao San call you sister from now on..."

Hearing my words, Tuoba San was clearly unhappy, feeling that he had been taken advantage of, since the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden was indeed quite old…

"Thank you, Uncle..."

After speaking, the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden rolled her eyes at Tuoba San, as if warning him…

"Mysterious Maiden, the situation is urgent, and this is not the time to be temperamental. You have done so much for the Burial Realm, you certainly don't want it to be destroyed. I wonder if you have any way to resolve the current predicament? Otherwise, with the arrival of the Void God Realm, the Burial Realm will surely be plunged into chaos and devastation..."

Hearing my words, the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden gave an embarrassed smile. She had indeed been throwing a little tantrum, and being pointed out to her face by her future elder naturally made her feel somewhat embarrassed…

"Actually, it's not difficult. The Heavenly Dao can indeed utilize the Creation Lyre, but since it currently lacks a vessel, it cannot unleash its power. If we want to unleash the Heavenly Dao's power, we can have Tuoba San volunteer as the vessel..."

At this point, the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden observed the changes in my and Tuoba San's expressions...

I stroked my chin, knowing that this was indeed a solution, but it had significant drawbacks. If the Heavenly Dao possessed Tuoba San's body and didn't return it, Tuoba San would perish...

Tuoba San didn't care; as long as the Burial Realm could be preserved, sacrificing himself wasn't unacceptable...

"This...this risk is too great..."

I still voiced my concerns...

"Father, it's alright. If the Realm of the Void Gods descends, we won't even have a place to stay. We might as well take a gamble..."

"But…"

I was still somewhat hesitant, but the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden spoke again.

"It's not entirely without benefits. With Tuoba San's current physical strength, he certainly can't withstand the power of the Heavenly Dao. Therefore, the Heavenly Dao will definitely strengthen his physical body first. Once he escapes the crisis, with the strengthened body from the Heavenly Dao, he might be able to withstand the power of the Seven Stars..."