21 weeks pregnant.
In the depths of Li Wanying's dream...
Heaven and earth were like a newborn baby, in a state of chaos and undifferentiated existence.
Suddenly, a dazzling golden light streaked across the sky at an astonishing speed, piercing the darkness with an indescribable majesty and power.
The Daoist intent contained within this golden light tore through layers of thick, dark clouds like a violent storm, causing the clouds to scatter and reveal a barren, cracked land.
In that split second, a hideous and terrifying demon suddenly burst forth from the ground, shaking the earth.
Li Wanying's eyes widened as the demon opened its blood-red maw and lunged at her...
"ah!"
Whew! Whew! Whew!
Bang!
"Madam! What's wrong? What happened?"
Granny Zhang rushed into the room in a panic, asking in an urgent tone.
Li Wanying didn't answer her, still breathing heavily, a bead of cold sweat trickling down her forehead. It was astonishing that someone with her Immortal Emperor cultivation level would be covered in cold sweat...
"It's done! Haha! The sixth level of the Myriad Paths Technique! The Ultimate Path!"
"..."
Li Wanying gently exhaled a breath of stale air. She figured that the nightmare must be related to the child's breakthrough, otherwise she wouldn't have had such a dream for no reason!
"Grandma Zhang, I'm fine, I just had a nightmare."
"Okay, okay, Madam. Please call me if you need anything."
Granny Zhang respectfully withdrew.
Li Wanying straightened her clothes and sat on the edge of the bed, feeling the changes within her body.
"After the fifth level of the Myriad Paths Technique, each level brings earth-shattering changes. This ultimate level enhances offensive power, enabling instant kills among those of the same cultivation level!"
"Finally, you've cultivated some skills! My betrothed empress, just wait until I've got you wrapped around my little finger, hahaha!"
"..."
Li Wanying smiled slightly. This child is so young, yet he's already thinking about his childhood betrothal and trying to manipulate her. He's making such a big deal out of it now. Isn't he afraid of falling for her charms later?
"Madam, breakfast is ready!"
Grandma Zhang's voice came from outside.
"Okay, Granny Zhang, let me get ready."
Li Wanying changed into a beige long dress and walked out of the room.
"Grandma Zhang, do you know what Hyun-ge has been up to lately?"
"Reporting to Madam, Master has been discussing matters with the elders in the main hall recently, but I don't know the specifics."
Granny Zhang replied with her head down.
"Oh, it seems like a lot of things have been giving Hyun a headache lately."
Li Wanying felt sorry for her husband. As the head of a family, he already had a heavy burden on his shoulders, and now all sides were engaged in fierce battles in the shadows.
“Madam, recently there have indeed been many people coming and going in the family, all in a hurry. They must be planning something.”
"Unfortunately, I am now pregnant and unable to share the burden with my husband."
Li Wanying sighed softly.
"Madam, you can't think like that. This child is the result of your and Master's many years of hard work. Master is overjoyed and would never want you to share his burdens!"
Li Wanying smiled, and the two entered the hall to enjoy a sumptuous breakfast.
...
Inside the main hall of the Luo family.
"Patriarch, the Immortal Demon Palace is becoming increasingly arrogant. They have captured members of the Mu, Li, and Feng families and are spreading demonic energy everywhere, causing many mortals to be implicated."
Elder Loy said angrily.
"Two teams of Zhenlong Guards secretly investigated and found that the Liu family was making unusual moves, but they were covering it up very well. We couldn't track down their specific actions."
Second Elder Luo Yun held a short white and blue fan in one hand and said with a frown.
"Patriarch, the He family has imprisoned a female Immortal Emperor, but for some reason, her aura suddenly disappeared not long ago. The He family seems a bit tense, so something must have happened."
The Third Elder, Luo Xing, carried a giant sword on his back and stared sharply at the family head, Luo Xuan.
"..."
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