Who Would Choose The Serious Heroine? Aren't The Supporting Characters Good Enough? - Chapter 77:

Chapter 77: Little White Tiger Is Reluctant to Part with His Majesty

Now, with the Demon Empress standing against the Great Imperial Empire, anyone captured with even the slightest value had to be taken back to await her orders.

Mu Zihua and Gu Shengyan’s faces paled.

It was over.

First, they ran into Ghost Spring. Now, the Demon Race had taken them.

Why were they so unlucky?

Falling into the hands of the Demon Race or Ghost Spring—either way, it was a disaster.

The masked woman in black remained silent, her gaze cold. A Heaven Respecting Realm cultivator and a girl with an unknown power hidden inside her… If she could take them back and put them to use, they might prove beneficial.

But now that the Demon Race wanted them, she had no choice but to give them up.

As terrifying as Ghost Spring was, they were no match for the Demon Race.

Only a few forces in the world could stand against them, and the Great Imperial Empire was one of them.

Even if she was unwilling, she had to let them go.

If she acted recklessly, the Demon Race’s army would descend upon them in no time.

It wasn’t worth fighting over two captives.

“Heh, very well. Since the Demon Race wants them, I’ll give them to you,” she finally said with a faint smile.

Since she couldn’t fight for them, she might as well act like she was offering a gift.

Perhaps this would help her form some connections with the Demon Race.

“Heh, much appreciated,” one of the demon experts above said, cupping his fists slightly.

“You’re too kind. I only hope that if Ghost Spring ever finds itself in trouble, and the Demon Race has the opportunity, we might help each other,” the masked woman said smoothly.

“That depends entirely on the Demon Empress’s mood,” the demon expert chuckled.

They saw through her intentions.

She was trying to use this opportunity to build favor with the Demon Race.

But whether or not the Demon Empress cared… was another matter entirely.

That woman had never been one to form alliances.

The masked woman’s smile stiffened for a moment, but she didn’t argue.

With the Demon Empress’s temperament, she truly wouldn’t take Ghost Spring seriously.

“Then… farewell.”

The masked woman clasped her fists, then turned and left with her subordinates.

Today was nothing more than a waste of time.

With the Ghost Spring forces gone, only Mu Zihua and Gu Shengyan remained below.

Gu Shengyan immediately rushed to Mu Zihua’s side, helping him remove his chains.

But neither master nor disciple felt relief.

They knew this wasn’t salvation.

If anything, they were in even greater danger.

“What will it be? Will you come on your own, or would you like us to make you?”

The demon experts above spoke again.

Mu Zihua and Gu Shengyan remained silent.

Of course, they would go willingly.

Better that than being forcibly dragged along.

And so, the demons escorted them back to the Void Demon Palace.

In the blood-red void, a grand and imposing demonic palace stood tall.

The Demon Empress had just returned from the Nine Nether when she heard that her subordinates had captured two people from the Great Imperial Empire.

Curious, she made her way to the Void Prison within the Demon Palace.

Inside the blood-red prison, Mu Zihua and Gu Shengyan sat huddled together.

Despair filled their eyes.

They had no idea what fate awaited them.

And just as they were trembling in fear, the Demon Empress appeared outside the prison gates.

The moment they saw her, their expressions changed drastically.

The Demon Empress?!

How was this possible?

Hadn’t she… died?

Back at the Purple Moon Immortal Sect, they had witnessed her death with their own eyes.

Yet here she was, alive and standing before them.

How?

How could she still be alive?

They were doomed.

Completely and utterly doomed.

If they had to face the most terrifying woman in the world, there was no way out.

Why were they so unlucky?

If they had known this would happen, they never would have left the Great Imperial Empire.

The Demon Empress frowned slightly as she glanced at them.

“Two insignificant people. What use do they have?”

Her tone was indifferent.

Their identities and strength weren’t even worth considering.

Why waste time capturing nobodies?

“Demon Empress, this girl harbors an extremely powerful force within her,” one of the demon experts beside her said respectfully.

“Please take a look.”

With that, he raised his palm and struck forward.

SWOOSH!

A massive palm print hurtled toward Gu Shengyan.

With her mere Martial Spirit Realm cultivation, a single attack from a Heaven Respecting Realm expert would obliterate her instantly.

But just as the palm print was about to strike, that mysterious force inside Gu Shengyan erupted once again.

BOOM!

The palm print shattered completely.

A powerful aura surged forth, blasting a hole straight through the prison’s ceiling.

The Demon Empress’s blood-red eyes narrowed slightly.

“Divine Soul Realm?”

She could tell at a glance.

The power inside this girl was at the early stage of the Divine Soul Realm.

Another Divine Soul Realm expert existed in this world?

And it was hidden inside this girl?

But it seemed unconscious.

It only surfaced when her life was in danger.

“Divine Soul Realm?”

The other demon experts were equally stunned.

So their suspicions were correct.

This girl contained the power of the Divine Soul Realm.

She wasn’t just valuable—she was a treasure.

“Demon Empress, if this truly is Divine Soul Realm power, wouldn’t refining and absorbing it allow you to reach the Divine Soul Realm as well?”

One of the demons bowed and suggested.

A smirk curled at the Demon Empress’s lips.

It seemed that fortune was finally on her side.

This power was unconscious.

That meant she could forcibly extract and refine it for herself.

If she succeeded, she would step into the Divine Soul Realm.

She would surpass Ling Ye.

She would surpass Bai Luo.

She would be unstoppable.

“Well done,” she said lightly.

This time, her subordinates had truly accomplished something worthwhile.

The demons bowed slightly. It was an honor to serve the Demon Empress.

“Prepare the Soul Refining Formation immediately,” the Demon Empress commanded coldly. “I will break into the Divine Soul Realm now.”

“Yes!”

The demon experts swiftly began setting up the formation.

The Demon Empress’s blood-red eyes gleamed as she gazed at Gu Shengyan in the prison.

Everything was falling into place.

She had been searching for a way to break through to the Divine Soul Realm.

She had been thinking of ways to lure Bai Luo out of the Nine Nether.

Now, all those concerns had vanished.

The moment she stepped into the Divine Soul Realm, Bai Luo wouldn’t be able to stop her anymore.

Once she reclaimed all of her power…

Everything would be within her grasp.

At that point, Ling Ye would have nowhere to run.

He had killed her once.

Humiliated her.

Toyed with her.

When the time came, she would make sure he suffered.

She would castrate him.

She would flay him alive.

She would make him experience every form of pain imaginable.

She would make his life worse than death… and his death worse than life.

Only then can the hatred in my heart be relieved!

Meanwhile, in the Great Imperial Empire’s imperial capital.

Since his wedding with Beiming Xue, Ling Ye had remained in the imperial capital for several days.

Once Beiming Xue fully took over the affairs of the court, he could completely relax and leave everything to her.

His harem—Beiming Xue, Jiang Lin, Hua Luoshuang, and the others—were all incredibly capable, both in civil and military matters.

With them, he could truly be at ease.

In fact, he could even step away from government affairs entirely.

They were more than qualified to rule the empire in his stead.

It proved once again that choosing capable supporting female characters was the best decision.

Far better than choosing a troublesome, brainless female protagonist!

Under the bright sunshine, Ling Ye lounged in the back garden, enjoying the shade.

In front of him, Su Xinyue stood on the grass, gracefully wielding her sword.

Sword Qi surged through the air, stirring the wind around her.

She was practicing the sword techniques Ling Ye had personally given her.

For cultivators, their cultivation base was important, but the techniques they practiced were often even more crucial.

The difference in strength between people of the same realm was often due to their cultivation techniques.

Ling Ye, for example, practiced the most powerful and domineering techniques, making him invincible against anyone in the same realm.

And since Su Xinyue was practicing the techniques he had given her, she would also be unmatched among those of the same level.

Ling Ye watched her train, nodding in satisfaction.

Sensing his gaze, Su Xinyue occasionally glanced back at him, her expression shy.

Knowing Ling Ye was watching her, she became even more determined, putting in extra effort.

“Your Majesty?”

A petite figure dressed in purple suddenly appeared beside Ling Ye.

Seeing that lively, adorable face, Ling Ye chuckled.

“Little White Tiger, you’re still here?”

The girl in purple, petite yet curvy, was naturally Nanshen Xin’er.

Although Ling Ye hadn’t formally married her like he had Beiming Xue, she was already his woman.

As such, she had free access to the palace and the imperial capital.

She had been staying in the palace for the past few days, often sneaking into Ling Ye’s chambers at night.

Sometimes, Beiming Xue, Jiang Lin, or Hua Luoshuang were there with Ling Ye.

Other times, he was alone, and that was when she could have him all to herself, basking in his affection.

“Little White Tiger doesn’t want to leave His Majesty!”

Nanshen Xin’er giggled playfully, stepping behind Ling Ye and placing her small hands on his shoulders, massaging them gently.

Unlike the other women in his harem, who all had desires beyond just being with him, she was different.

She didn’t long for a grand wedding.

She didn’t seek an official title as queen or consort.

She only had one goal—to be with Ling Ye.

That was enough for her.

She didn’t care for status or prestige.

As long as she could stay by his side, sleep in his arms, and feel his warmth, she was satisfied.

“Aren’t you going to leave?”

Ling Ye smiled softly.

He truly liked this little girl.

Even though Nanshen Xin’er wasn’t actually a little girl in age, her heart and spirit were forever lively and youthful.

She was the type of woman who deserved to be pampered.

“Does Your Majesty want me to leave?”

Nanshen Xin’er pouted, puffing up her cheeks.

“If you want to stay forever, you can,” Ling Ye replied lightly.

Of course, he wouldn’t refuse her.

And, truthfully, he didn’t want her to leave.

It was entirely up to her.

She could leave if she wanted, stay if she wanted.

He would never turn her away.

“Then I really won’t leave! I want to cling to His Majesty every day!”

Nanshen Xin’er giggled again, wrapping her arms around Ling Ye’s neck.

Her petite body slid into his lap as she sat down, snuggling against him like an affectionate kitten.

Not far away, Su Xinyue noticed the scene and frowned slightly.

But she said nothing.

She simply continued practicing her swordsmanship, though her movements carried a tinge of jealousy.

Nanshen Xin’er sat in Ling Ye’s arms, as clingy as ever.

Ling Ye couldn’t resist the urge to hold her tightly and play with her.

She was simply irresistible.

“Actually… I wanted to ask Your Majesty for a favor, but I was afraid you wouldn’t agree,” Nanshen Xin’er murmured, resting her delicate wrist on his shoulder as she looked up at him.

“Oh?”

Ling Ye raised an eyebrow and smirked.

“Why would you think I wouldn’t agree?”

“Your Majesty is the ruler of an empire. You have countless affairs to handle every day. How could you have time for my little requests?”

Nanshen Xin’er pouted again.

“I have capable people to handle those tedious matters for me,” Ling Ye said casually.

“Tell me, what do you need my help with?”

Hearing this, Nanshen Xin’er’s smile brightened.

Her delicate, adorable face, when paired with that playful grin, was simply enchanting.

Her combination of cuteness and charm made her all the more irresistible.

“It’s nothing too serious,” she said sweetly.

“Recently, an ancient tomb surfaced in the Void Sea near the Southern Ruins. But it’s too dangerous inside, and I can’t reach the deepest part. So, I was hoping Your Majesty could accompany me to explore it!”

The Southern Ruins was a vast and treacherous region stretching tens of thousands of miles south of the Great Imperial Empire.

It was a chaotic, unstable place where space constantly cracked apart, creating a perilous world.

The Void Sea was a fragmented realm of floating spatial debris, filled with mystery, danger, and hidden treasures.

Recently, an ancient tomb had emerged there, its origins unknown.

Many powerful cultivators had ventured inside, seeking its rumored treasures.

The deeper they went, the more extraordinary the discoveries.

But the deeper they went, the deadlier it became.

That was why Nanshen Xin’er wanted Ling Ye’s help.

As someone in the Divine Soul Realm, Ling Ye could easily dominate the tomb and uncover its deepest secrets.

“An ancient tomb?”

Ling Ye’s eyes narrowed slightly.

In the original plotline, an ancient tomb indeed appeared there.

Inside, a priceless treasure was hidden.

In the original novel, Gu Shengyan had obtained it—with Ling Ye’s help.

But now, with Gu Shengyan out of the picture, she had no chance.

Since Nanshen Xin’er wanted it, he would help her claim it.

This little White Tiger had made a request—of course, he had to grant it.