[Shuijing Palace]
(Before Xinyu's arrival)
"Your majesty, Lord Anwu and Lord Changchen", said Eunuch Gao, addressing the arrival of both Eldar. "Greetings, Grand Empress Dowager", said Anwu and Changchen, bowing. "Rise", said Qinghuan, and they both rose.
"What is the purpose of the Hou Clan?" asked Qinghuan while picking up her cup, with her left hand, with lady-like elegance. Anwu, confused and uncertain, looked at Changchen, who also looked confused, "Your Majesty, but what do you mean?" asked Anwu, curious.
Qinghuan raised her head and looked at them, and she waved her arm gently, and before them appeared the Kongtian Seal scroll. Anwu and Changchen looked shocked but not surprised that someone found it, again giving each other a glance. "I ask again, my lord, what is the duty of the Imperial Hou Clan?" asked Qinghuan again, with a stern and serious tone.
Anwu fell to his knees, "Forgive me, your majesty, I am willing to accept any punishment", said he, lowering his head. Qinghuan looked at him, with no remorse in her eyes. "Your majesty, the fault was attacked by Xi Jin, unknown to us; he was a traitor, so it caught us by complete surprise", explained Changchen respectfully, bowing. "As always, you two work in unison, no wonder Xangwu allowed your marriage", said Qinghuan, "Enough, take the scroll and place it back in the vault". Anwu rose from his knees, and Changchen took the scroll. "Thank you, your majesty", said they.
"You may leave", said Qinghuan. As Changchen and Anwu flashed off, eunuch Gao approached Qinghuan, "Your Majesty, why did you do that, giving them back the scroll?" he asked. "It's best to resolve unwanted trouble; the emperor has a lot on his plate already", said Qinghuan.
[Crown Prince Palace]
(Eternal Ascending Hall)
As Xi Yuan lay on the bed unconscious, Zhinu cleaned her arms with a wet cloth. "Forgive me", said he, looking at her face. At that moment, Xi Yuan's eyes slightly opened, "What do you mean?" whispered she with a dry throat. Zhinu was surprised and glad that she was wake that he immediately hugged her, "You're hurting me", she said softly in a dry voice. "Sorry", said Zhinu, gently putting back down, Xi Yuan lifted herself up slowly. "Can I get some water?" asked Xi Yuan softly, and Zhinu got up and poured some water from a jug into a cup, and gave it to her. "Thank you", said she after drinking a sip of the water.
"What happened? How did you end up in Yujin's hands?" asked Zhinu curious and confused, Xi Yuan for a moment looked into the distance and remembered what happened.
(During the Chaos of the Eternal forest invasion)
(Eastern Palace: Huijin Hall)
As the battle at the Eternal forest continues, Yujin who had just defeated and killed Changjin, the leader of the imperial guards, was flying over the eastern palace. He noticed a young girl sitting on a bench under an Elder tree, "Interesting", said Yujin as he stopped mid-air.
Xi Yuan unaware of Yujin's presences over the eastern palace, sat under the elder tree, talking to the bird who were keeping her company after the confrontation in the Eldar Hall. "I am not welcome here, am I?" asked Xi Yuan who held out her hand and allowed a small bird to settle on it, "Is this how people treat someone different?". The bird gave a soft chirp as if it was replying to her questions. Xi Yuan softly giggled.
"Yes, what do you expect you lowly demon girl", said Yujin, appearing behind her. His face filled with a malicious smile. "How could they allow a thing like you to partake in our divine tournament?" asked Yujin. His question and tone filled with a sense of disgust. Xi Yuan who stood up, in defensive posture ready to defend herself, realized what everyone thought of demons. Xi Yuan filled with sadness and regret relented, "We have a right to exist and take part in the divine tournament like any other realm of the divine".
"Stupid girl, do you think the other realm truly care about you and what you stand for, no", said Yujin manipulative. He glanced at Xi Yuan, "What an interesting revelation". At that moment a bright mark appeared on Xi Yuan's shoulder, "It seems you do have some allies here, Zhinu the fool", said Yujin annoyed. Before she could react, Yujin appeared behind her, "Shit", said she and he knocked her out.
(Eternal Ascending Hall)
"That's all I remember", said Xi Yuan, having recounted what happened to her. Zhinu then placed his hand on her head and gently patted it, "You have me", said he, letting out a warm smile, which made Xi Yuan blush and turn her face. Zhinu, seeing this, softly giggles, "Are you shy now". As she kept her face away from Zhinu in shyness, Zhinu's face turned serious, and he took his hand, touching her chin, turning her face to him, "You don't be afraid of anything, while you're here, you are under my protection, trust me", said Zhinu. A strong sense of protection rushed over his words and expression. Xi Yuan smiled softly. She then leaned her head on his shoulder.
[Xuanfang Tower]
"So how do we help Father?" asked Xinyu, curious. Qinghuan turned to Zhi'an, "By restoring his other core". A feeling of fear and the realization of what must be done rushed over Zhi'an, and for a moment he disagreed, but he gave in, "Yes, I know", responded he. Xuanyu then turned to Taiyu, "State Preceptor, you have cultivated the Calming Palm Art, and I presume you are currently at the Mystic Realm of Cultivation, right?", stated Xuanyu. "Yes, my lord", responded Taiyu. "Good, you will use to Calm Palm to stabilize Shangyuan's Qi flow and prevent it from raging like before", instructed Xuanyu.
"Shangyuan? Who is that?", asked Qingyu. A curious expression on her face. "That is the real name of Arceus, Xuan Shangyuan. The name Arceus is merely an alias, which in the God Tongue means The Original One, because he is the First-born son and child of Emperor Zhu'an", explained Qinghuan. Qingyu amazed and shocked by revelation, looked at Xinyu, who also knew his true name, but Xinyu shook his head.
Taiyu proceeded to use his Magical Art to stabilize Arceus's Qi flow, "Grand Empress, would please", said Taiyu. Qinghuan nodded and also used her Magical Art,
"Grand Empress and State Preceptor, I would have to ask you to remain here with me", said Xuanyu. Bowing his head. "It's fine", said Qinghuan. Taiyu and Qinghuan proceeded to sit down cross legged, and continuously held the array created around Arceus activate. "You two take this to your elder brother", said Xuanyu, giving Xinyu and Qingyu a orb that was glowing bright crimson red. Xinyu took the orb. "You know what to do, son", said Xuanyu. Xinyu and Qingyu then flashed off.
As Xuanyu placed his focus on Arceus and protecting Qinghuan and Taiyu, who was using their Magical arts to keep the array activated around Arceus. Elsewhere at the southern border of the Eternal disturbance is occurring.
[Southern Eternal Realm]
(Demonic Marsh Section)
A sudden demon invasion of the border, either planned or random, occurred and the troops there were unprepared for it, "Commander, we need backup", shouted a captain soldier in the mists of a bloody battle. His face was bruised, and blood was pouring from a cut on his forehead. "Soldiers listen to my command. Reinforcements are coming soon, hold the lines", shouted the Commander, Yuan Jiang. His face was bruised, and glancing his injured shoulder. The line of troops held their ground against the rapidly approaching demonic host that slammed against their lines.
(Ero Planet: Xecrim City)
{Bor Raging Tavern}
"General, other drink", said General Xiao Ling. Drank smelling of alcohol. Handing a glass to female general, Di Shangtian. Shangtian took the glass and held it up in the air, "No one can out drink me". She drank the cup of beer, like a regular and common drinker. "General remains undefeated", shouted a soldier. Ten soldiers lying passed out around a table beside Shangtian.
At that moment, Yangyuan, arrived inside the tavern. He looked around at the drank Di Troops, "Insolent fools", said he annoyed. Yangyuan walked to the table where Shangtian was, and everyone saw him and bowed, "Greetings General", said everyone. Some completely drank and others half drank. Xiao Ling wrapped his arm around Yangyuan's neck, "Listen friend, join us", said he. "Fool", said Yangyuan annoyed. He shrugged off Xiao Ling and walked towards Shangtian who was staring at them. "Reporting to Your Ladyship, the Lord heir is fine and well", said Yangyuan. His face calm. "Forget about that and join us", said Shangtian. She handed him a mug of beer, but he refused. Xiao Ling from behind the helped her by holding Yangyuan's hands behind him, "Let go, Ling'er", said Yangyuan resisting. Shangtian then held the mug close to his lips.
Suddenly an injured soldier burst into the tavern, "Where is General Di?" shouted the soldier. His voice filled with despair. Everyone stopped and looked at the man, Xiao Ling let go of Yangyuan. The soldier noticed the Imperial sigil of the Di Clan a tiger on Shangtian's cloths and rushed towards her but was stopped by her guards, "Your Ladyship the demons have attacked the Demonic marshes, commander Yuan, is holding off but he is overwhelmed and request your help", said the soldier. Despair filled his voice and face. Shangtian giggled and walked up to the soldier who lowered his head. "Okay soldier we will aid you commander but only if you can finish this mug of beer", said Shangtian. With smile on her face. "General", said Yangyuan. The soldier then immediately gripped the mug and jugged all the beer down his throat.
"Brave, and loyal soldier you are", said Shangtian. The soldier smiled and fell unconscious and Shangtian caught him. "Get him to the medic", ordered Yangyuan. As they took the soldier away, Shangtian stood up. "How were they able to break through the southern barrier?" asked Xiao Ling confused. "I don't know, but we will find out", said Shangtian. Her face and words filled with curiousness and worry. "Gave my order, all soldiers are to depart for the Demonic marshes", commanded Shangtian. They all flashed to their encampment.
[Demon Realm: Outer Rim]
(Evil God Shrine)
"Master, it has begun", said a masked figure. With excitement in his voice. "Yes, Wuxin, I will finally be free", said Xingtian. He revealed himself with malicious smile holding a mysterious orb.