Who Would Choose The Serious Heroine? Aren't The Supporting Characters Good Enough? - Chapter 80:

Chapter 80: Leng Youyun, Don’t You Know You’re Pregnant?:

After releasing Gu Shengyan, Leng Youyun’s gaze shifted back to the air, focusing on the extremely pure soul power lingering in midair. With this power, she could finally break into the Divine Soul Realm!

“Summon all the troops and wait for me,” Leng Youyun commanded coldly.

She needed time to refine and absorb this power. Once she succeeded, she would step into the Soul Realm. After that, she would deal with Bai Luo first and reclaim all the cultivation she had lost. Then, she would slowly take her revenge on that bastard, Ling Ye.

“Yes!”

The powerful demons behind her acknowledged her orders and quickly dispersed. Leng Youyun then entered closed-door training within the Void Demon Palace.

The day she emerged would be the day she controlled everything in this world.

Meanwhile, after leaving the ancient tomb, Ling Ye took Su Xinyue back to the Great Imperial Empire. This time, Nanshen Xin’er did not accompany him. She knew he was planning to embark on a journey, so there was no need for her to follow.

Before leaving, Ling Ye gave her a jade slip. With it, she could freely enter and exit the Great Imperial Empire and the imperial palace. If anything urgent arose, she could also contact him instantly.

After Ling Ye departed, Nanshen Xin’er led her people back to Nanshen Palace and immediately issued a command—henceforth, Nanshen Palace would belong to the Great Imperial Empire. She publicly declared it to the world.

From now on, no one would dare offend Nanshen Palace.

At the same time, she spread the word that any forces within the South Ruins Jedi who wished to join Nanshen Palace could do so. Since she was Ling Ye’s woman, she would naturally expand his territory.

The South Ruins Jedi stretched across tens of thousands of miles. Such a vast land—she would take it all for Ling Ye!

Under the starry sky, the Great Imperial Empire’s imperial palace was bustling with activity.

That night, Ling Ye lay in his bedroom with Beiming Xue nestled in his arms.

“Your Majesty, are you really planning to travel far?” Beiming Xue rested against Ling Ye’s chest, her jade-like hand gently placed over his heart. She had just heard that he intended to take Su Xinyue with him on a journey.

“Yes. This time, it could take anywhere from three to five months or even three to five years,” Ling Ye said lightly.

He wanted to uncover the unknown. The five locations marked on the strange map were scattered across different regions. Investigating them all would take time.

Hearing this, Beiming Xue nuzzled deeper into his embrace.

This separation would be a long one. She didn’t know how long it would be before they saw each other again, so of course, she wanted to stay close to him before he left.

Though… they were already as close as could be.

“Don’t worry, Your Majesty. I will handle all court affairs in your absence,” Beiming Xue whispered softly.

Over the past few days, with Jiang Lin and Hua Luoshuang guiding her, she had become familiar with the empire’s administration. Now, she was capable of managing the imperial court.

Of course, she wished Ling Ye wouldn’t leave, but she also knew that if he wanted to do something, she shouldn’t stand in his way.

Ling Ye nodded slightly, then took out another jade slip. “Keep this. If anything urgent happens, you can contact me immediately.”

Hua Luoshuang and Jiang Lin each had one, as did Ji Ziruo and Su Wanxi. It was only right to leave one with Beiming Xue as well.

“Yes!” Beiming Xue accepted the jade slip.

“After I leave… be especially cautious of Leng Youyun,” Ling Ye reminded her with a faint smile.

Although Leng Youyun wasn’t his match and was probably afraid of him now, he knew her personality. She was proud and arrogant. She would never let go of her hatred—she would definitely try to take revenge.

“Don’t worry, Your Majesty. With General Hua and the others here, even if Leng Youyun dares to make a move, we’ll be able to handle it,” Beiming Xue reassured him.

Leng Youyun was indeed strong—at the peak of the Divine Realm.

However, with all the powerhouses in the Great Imperial Empire combined, she was no match for them. Even without Ling Ye, they could still hold their ground.

Ling Ye smiled. That was true.

But… what if Leng Youyun broke through to the Divine Soul Realm?

If that happened, no one but him could stop her.

There was also the danger of her regaining her lost power. If she succeeded, she would become nearly invincible.

That was another reason why he planned to visit the Nine Nether during this journey.

“When do you plan to leave, Your Majesty?” Beiming Xue asked.

“Tomorrow,” Ling Ye said calmly.

Everything had been arranged. There was no reason to delay.

Hearing this, Beiming Xue bit her lip slightly before looking up at Ling Ye with a charming smile. “Since Your Majesty is leaving tomorrow… I have a small request before you go.”

A request?

Ling Ye instantly understood.

Of course, he wouldn’t refuse Beiming Xue’s “request.”

Since she wanted it, he would indulge her as much as she desired…

The next day, after bidding farewell to Beiming Xue and the others, Ling Ye took Su Xinyue and left the Great Imperial Empire.

Time passed quickly.

Half a month later, in the blood-red void, the Void Demon Palace loomed under a vast, crimson sky. At this moment, an enormous demon army had gathered, waiting.

They had been here for a long time.

They were waiting for Leng Youyun to emerge from her training.

Once she did, she would lead them to conquer the world.

As the mighty demon army stood in anticipation, a sound finally echoed from the depths of the blood-red Void Demon Palace.

A deep hum…

At the same time, an overwhelming aura—unlike anything anyone had ever felt before—began to spread, filling the void.

Then—BOOM!

A blood-red beam of light shot out from the palace’s core, piercing straight into the endless void.

The entire palace glowed with a crimson radiance, while an immeasurable, crushing pressure spread across the realm.

“Divine Soul Realm! The Demon Empress has succeeded!”

The demon army erupted into cheers.

“Now that she has stepped into the Soul Realm, Ling Ye will no longer be her match!”

“The Great Imperial Empire has humiliated our demon race for too long. This time, it’s our turn for revenge!”

“The demon race will reign supreme! We will rule everything!”

Their deafening voices echoed throughout the blood-red void.

Because of Ling Ye, the demons had suffered numerous defeats.

As demons, they were supposed to be invincible, yet they had been humiliated multiple times.

First, seven Demon Lords had besieged Ling Ye, and only one had survived.

Later, they tried to invade the Beiming Empire, but Ling Ye had intervened again, forcing them to retreat.

The proud demon race, which had always walked the earth unchecked, had been forced to bow their heads in disgrace.

But now, they would finally have their revenge!

The Demon Empress had reached the Divine Soul Realm. Once more, the demons would be an unstoppable force.

BOOM!

Under the countless gazes of her people, another explosion of crimson Spiritual Qi erupted.

From the heart of the blood-red beam of light, a noble and enchanting figure slowly ascended into the sky.

Leng Youyun emerged, a chilling smile playing at the corners of her lips.

Her blood-red eyes gleamed with an icy arrogance.

She had finally stepped into the Divine Soul Realm!

The early stage of the Soul Realm.

At long last… she could take back everything that was hers.

The self-confidence, the dominance, the absolute power—everything she had lost was now returning.

She had once been overpowered by Ling Ye. She had been humiliated, mocked, and thrown into despair.

But that was the past.

Now, everything would be different.

She would once again stand above all.

She would reclaim her throne as the supreme ruler of this world.

Leng Youyun’s expression turned ice-cold as she stared at Bai Luo. The moment she regained her strength, she vowed to make Ling Ye suffer endlessly, torturing him bit by bit until he begged for death. Only then would the hatred in her heart be appeased.

“Congratulations, Demon Empress, for breaking through to the Soul Realm!”

Before her, the vast demon army knelt in unison, their voices booming through the blood-red void. Their invincible leader had once again risen to the pinnacle of the world. The demons would reclaim their former glory and rule over all once more.

Leng Youyun slowly descended, standing at the forefront of her mighty army. Draped in blood-red robes, her presence was noble and domineering, like the ruler of this crimson void. The countless gazes locked onto her were filled with admiration and reverence.

“Follow me… to the Nine Nether Abyss!”

Her voice echoed through the void, powerful and commanding.

However, as soon as the words left her mouth, a murmur of confusion spread through the demon army. The Nine Nether Abyss? Had the Demon Empress made a mistake? Shouldn’t their target be the Great Imperial Empire? What business did they have in the Nine Nether Abyss?

Of course, they were unaware that Leng Youyun’s true power had been sealed away there.

Though puzzled, none of them dared question her. Whatever the Demon Empress commanded, they would obey without hesitation.

Without another word, Leng Youyun turned and led her vast army toward the forbidden lands of the Nine Nether Abyss. Now that she had stepped into the Soul Realm, even if Bai Luo could match her in strength, she had an army at her command. There was no way Bai Luo could stand against her.

This time, she would take back everything that belonged to her.

The world would soon tremble beneath her feet.

In the Nine Nether Abyss, Bai Luo had been restless.

Ever since Leng Youyun’s last visit, a name had been etched into her mind—Ling Ye. A man who did not exist, yet somehow occupied a place in her heart.

Doubt gnawed at her, making her question everything. Was she truly missing memories? Had she truly forgotten this man named Ling Ye?

She had even resorted to meditative techniques, trying to forcefully restore her so-called lost memories.

“Remember… remember!”

Her delicate brows furrowed as she desperately tried to summon memories that had never existed in the first place.

But it was all in vain.

If Leng Youyun were here to witness this ridiculous scene, she would surely be left speechless.

Unfortunately… Leng Youyun was here.

A cold, mocking voice rang out.

“Heh… I really didn’t know you were this foolish.”

Bai Luo’s golden eyes snapped open.

She quickly stood up, her expression stiff. Beneath the veil, her face burned with embarrassment.

She had been caught!

“Damn it… she saw me like that!”

Suppressing the humiliation in her heart, Bai Luo quickly composed herself, her tone regaining its usual coldness.

“You again? Haven’t you given up yet?”

“Give up?”

Leng Youyun sneered.

“This time… you’re the one who should give up!”

She lifted a hand, and the air behind her split open. A massive void fissure tore through space, and from it, an overwhelming demon army poured out.

The once-desolate Nine Nether Abyss was now filled with countless demonic warriors.

The sheer magnitude of the army made the air itself grow heavy.

Leng Youyun stood before her army, her blood-red eyes gleaming with an icy determination.

“This is your last chance to step aside. Otherwise… today will be your last day alive.”

Her voice carried an undeniable authority, chilling to the bone.

If Bai Luo refused to move, she would not hesitate to kill her. No matter what, today she would reclaim her stolen power.

Bai Luo’s grip tightened around her golden sword.

“You… have already reached the Soul Realm?”

She could see it clearly now—Leng Youyun had broken through.

So soon?

Bai Luo had always known this day would come, but she never expected it to arrive so quickly.

“If you understand your position, then don’t stand in my way.”

Leng Youyun’s smirk was filled with contempt.

With her newfound strength and an army at her command, how could Bai Luo possibly stop her?

Bai Luo’s golden eyes flickered with uncertainty. If Leng Youyun had truly entered the Soul Realm, then even she… might not be able to stop her.

Was this… the end?

She clenched her sword, her mind racing. But then, as she studied Leng Youyun more closely, something caught her attention.

Her lips suddenly curved into a knowing smile.

“Leng Youyun… you can’t afford to fight me.”

Leng Youyun’s expression darkened.

“What nonsense are you spouting?”

“If you truly wish to kill me, you’ll have to go all out… perhaps even die with me. But… can you afford that right now?”

Bai Luo slowly sheathed her sword and took a step back.

“Leave.”

Her calm demeanor and sudden retreat left Leng Youyun baffled.

Ridiculous!

Did Bai Luo truly think she wouldn’t fight with everything she had?

Even if she had to die, she would ensure Bai Luo perished first.

“Since you think I won’t fight you seriously… then try me!”

Leng Youyun’s aura erupted, blood-red Spiritual Qi surging into the sky.

Bai Luo’s brows furrowed slightly.

“You’re really going to fight?”

“Of course!”

Leng Youyun’s voice was filled with killing intent.

But then Bai Luo’s next words stopped her in her tracks.

“Don’t you… care about the child in your belly?”

The moment those words left Bai Luo’s lips, silence engulfed the battlefield.

Leng Youyun’s pupils shrank.

The entire demon army fell into stunned silence.

Child?

What child?

“What… did you just say?”

Leng Youyun’s blood-red eyes widened in shock.

A child?

How could that be possible?

Seeing her reaction, Bai Luo smirked.

“You really didn’t know?”