Chapter 1230: Chapter 1230: Seductive Woman
Xu Nian charged forward with Lin Ruolan and Xu Shang, quickly reaching the gates of the Dark Fire Alliance city.
The architectural styles of the Dark Fire Alliance and the Ghost Alliance differed from each other.
The Dark Fire Alliance’s buildings were straight towers, constructed from durable stone.
Under Xu Shang’s guidance, Xu Nian easily entered the city.
He did not resort to violence immediately, primarily because he had not confirmed his mother’s whereabouts or safety.
If he charged in recklessly, it could very likely push his mother and others into danger.
Thus, before finding his mother, he was not eager to act.
"Aunt is imprisoned within that towering tower in the city center, a tower made from extremely hard Black Scorching Profound Iron Stone, incredibly sturdy and impossible to break. Most importantly, the Black Scorching Profound Iron Stone can also isolate Spiritual Sense, so I have no idea on which floor they are being held," Xu Shang said, pointing to a towering giant that reached into the clouds in the distance.
Xu Nian’s brow furrowed instantly.
This enormous tower was nearly a thousand feet tall, with likely no fewer than 800 layers inside.
Trying to find his mother inside, how easy could it be?
The most crucial part was that this Black Scorching Profound Iron Stone could actually isolate Spiritual Sense?
"So there’s no other way to locate my mother’s position?" Xu Nian frowned and asked.
"The only way is to find my senior sister and have her reveal on which floor Aunt is imprisoned; otherwise, searching layer by layer would take an untold amount of time," Xu Shang said.
Only Empress Dark Fire had the authority to enter this giant tower, not even his three Earth Immortal Peak subordinates were qualified.
Thus, to find out where Xu Nian’s mother was imprisoned, they could only seek out Emperor Dark Fire.
"Then where is Empress Dark Fire?" Xu Nian asked eagerly.
"She is cultivating in the palace ahead, but her strength is extremely formidable. Even the alliance leader of the Ghost Alliance is no match for her," Xu Shang stated.
"Oh, is Empress Dark Fire really that strong? Didn’t they say the Three Great Alliances were evenly matched?" Xu Nian asked in bewilderment.
If Empress Dark Fire was so powerful, then why hadn’t she wiped out the other two alliances?
"Empress Dark Fire indeed wanted to eliminate the other two alliances, but perhaps you weren’t aware—Empress Dark Fire is heavily restricted. My master placed prohibitions on her to prevent her from using her full strength, limiting her to less than a tenth of her power, which can only contend with the other two alliances. That’s why she wants to leave this world, to break through the prohibition placed on her," Xu Shang revealed.
Xu Nian expressed surprise.
He hadn’t expected Empress Dark Fire to be so restricted.
Yet, Empress Dark Fire was truly powerful, capable of opposing the other two alliances with only a tenth of her strength.
He had seen the strength of the Ghost Alliance Leader and knew that, in this world, he was no match for them.
If he guessed right, Empress Dark Fire’s comprehension of the Profound Argumentation had likely reached the Eighth Level or even the Ninth Level.
"Then why did your master place prohibitions on Empress Dark Fire?" Xu Nian couldn’t help but ask with curiosity.
Xu Shang pondered the question and then explained, "It’s a long story. My senior sister had exceptional talent and was favored by our master, but later she fell in love with a man who deceived her. This led her into a state of imbalance, and master had to suppress her cultivation. To this day, her inner demon remains unresolved, and her strength cannot return to its peak state, which is why she particularly despises men."
Xu Nian instantly understood the situation.
It was due to love, leading to the birth of an inner demon.
As long as her inner demon remained unresolved, the prohibition could not be lifted.
Understanding this, Xu Nian felt a headache coming on.
Given what his cousin said, Empress Dark Fire likely harbored a deep hatred for men.
Wouldn’t seeking her out be a form of self-flagellation?
"Cousin, since you’re her junior sister, is there any way you can get her to disclose my mother’s location?" Xu Nian asked.
Xu Shang shook her head, "Though I’m her junior sister, I joined much later and am not close with her. Moreover, since our master ascended to the Immortal Realm, I’ve fallen out with her in my efforts to save grandfather, so I can’t help with Aunt’s matters."
Xu Nian’s brow furrowed, feeling troubled.
"Tch, isn’t she just an Empress? I’ll go to her; if she’s sensible, I’ll keep her as a maid," Lin Ruolan said bluntly.
With that, she darted towards the palace of Empress Dark Fire.
Xu Nian was left stunned—what was this fearless woman planning to do?
Still, Xu Nian considered that letting Lin Ruolan try might work out.
Time ticked by little by little.
Xu Nian was puzzled about why Lin Ruolan had not come out yet.
Just as Xu Nian was about to go over and check, two figures flew out from the palace.
One was Lin Ruolan, and the other was a seductive woman in a red robe.
This woman was exceedingly charming, with long black hair that danced in the wind, exuding a wild and unrestrained aura.
Upon appearing in the air, the seductive woman glanced towards Xu Nian, her eyes revealing a strong coldness.
Xu Nian felt a lurch in his heart, sensing an ominous foreboding.
Lin Ruolan pointed at Xu Nian and whispered something in the seductive woman’s ear.
The seductive woman’s killing intent surged, and she darted fiercely towards Xu Nian.
Xu Nian, puzzled, prepared to defend himself.
The woman appeared before Xu Nian, glaring at him with a furious expression, saying, "Boy, was it you who said you could heal my emotional wounds and wanted to have a child with me?"
Xu Nian was utterly bewildered.
Heal emotional wounds?
Have a child?
When ever did he say such things?
Xu Nian turned sharply towards Lin Ruolan, seeing her with an amused expression. Xu Nian instantly realized he had been tricked by Lin Ruolan.
Dammit!
Xu Nian felt as if countless curses roared through his mind, hastily explaining, "I never said that; she’s deceiving you."
However, hearing Xu Nian’s words, the seductive woman grew even more furious: "Men are all liars, uttering words they dare not own up to! If you genuinely had the courage to admit it, perhaps I might forgive you, but since you lack the guts even to own your words, prepare to die!"
With that, the seductive woman’s Immortal Essence Wave surged, and she charged at Xu Nian.
Xu Nian was astounded.
Admitting it grants him forgiveness? Have a child with him?
What kind of logic did this seductive woman operate on?
Yet there was no time for Xu Nian to ponder more, as the woman had already attacked.
The woman’s palm strikes were exceedingly fierce, forcing Xu Nian to fight back, though he was continually losing ground to her powerful blows.