Bai He and Sikong Jiu faced each other, their gazes sparking with hidden fire, as if a battle could break out at any moment.

Cauldron Daoist Su Daluo never expected that he would become so sought after. 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

One wants to take him away.

One wants him to stay.

Suddenly, unable to hold back, he whispered, "Why don't the two of you fight, the winner…"

Before he could finish.

Two icy gazes fell upon him, an overwhelming killing intent enveloping every inch of his being. Su Daluo shivered, not daring to make another sound.

"Great Emperor Jiu Feng."

Sikong Jiu's expression suddenly changed, quickly stepping back several steps, he shouted, "The Supreme Emperor, please stop the Great Emperor of the Nine Phoenix Clan!"

"Master has come out of seclusion?"

Bai He was overjoyed and instinctively turned around, only to find emptiness behind her, realizing she had been deceived.

"Jiu Kongsi!"

Bai He transformed into her true form and roared in anger.

A white phoenix with nine heads and nine tails left trails of white flames in the sky, resembling a streak of light as it swiftly pursued Sikong Jiu, who was escaping into the starry sky.

"Hahaha!"

As Sikong Jiu saw the distance to Earth closing, he couldn't help but laugh, somewhat boastfully saying:

"Little Bai, your boundary is just a little higher than mine, but! You are too young, far too young."

"Battles change rapidly, even a moment's distraction can lead to death and the end of one's path. If I weren't unwilling to ambush, you'd already be dead. I am taking the Cauldron Daoist away; this is your first lesson for today, I hope you take it to heart."

"Seeking death!"

Bai He's eyes flashed with endless coldness, her speed suddenly increasing several-fold.

Just as Sikong Jiu was about to step into Earth's atmosphere, the Phoenix True Fire, which even touched by the Immortal Venerable Realm could turn to nothingness, wrapped around Sikong Jiu from different angles.

As for the Cauldron Daoist?

There was no Phoenix True Fire attack.

As long as Sikong Jiu died, she could naturally bring the person back.

"Uh…"

A mass of Phoenix True Fire surrounded Sikong Jiu.

Just as Bai He imagined, Sikong Jiu instantly turned to nothingness. She coldly laughed twice—only this.

Bai He was about to grab the whip transformed from Tribulation Thunder, to bring back the Cauldron Daoist Su Daluo to the Moon, but he abruptly plunged into Earth.

"???"

Bai He was dumbfounded.

Her sharp gaze caught sight of a small boy wearing a red bellyband within the atmosphere, reclining with crossed legs, one hand still grabbing the whip of Tribulation Thunder.

It was him.

He allowed Su Daluo to enter Earth's realm, crashing heavily into the endless sea.

This clash.

Bai He lost, losing completely.

"Little Bai, let me give you a second lesson: when fiercely attacking an enemy, confirm whether it's a clone."

Sikong Jiu said leisurely.

"Jiu Kongsi!!!"

Bai He was on the verge of madness, disregarding the risk of being killed by the Heavenly Court's Supreme Emperor, she directly stepped onto Earth, swinging her tail heavily.

"Boom—"

Sikong Jiu's body exploded.

Bai He gazed around, but did not find Sikong Jiu's figure, a sense of frustration welled up in her heart.

Though she had killed Sikong Jiu, the person was lost.

The Cauldron Daoist floated in Earth's ocean, she really wanted to take him away, but this was Earth, the dwelling place of the Supreme Emperor.

Just as she hesitated.

A thoroughly provoking voice rose: "Little Bai, today's third lesson is not to be swayed by emotions. I already warned you about being cautious with clones…"

Bai He turned her head, finding dozens of Sikong Jiu appearing densely around her, all wearing the same red bellyband, holding candied hawthorn, with strange smiles.

"Ahhh!"

Bai He could no longer maintain her sanity, her pressure expanded, exploding all the surrounding Sikong Jiu.

The eyes of the Quasi-Emperor from the Nine Phoenix Clan reddened.

Today.

No matter the cost, she determined to find Sikong Jiu, to strip him and skin him!

But before the plan could be realized, an irresistibly powerful Divine Sense wrapped around her body, taking her back to the Moon.

"Master!"

Bai He understood, it was her Master who intervened.

"My fault."

A sigh-laden Divine Sense sounded within Bai He's heart, causing her to pause, never imagining her Master would say such a thing.

"I neglected your guidance; you possess the boundary of a Quasi-Emperor at the Fourth Heaven, but not the mindset of one. You should ponder deeply on Jiu Kongsi's three lessons."

"..."

Bai He bit her lip hard, striving to calm her emotions.

In the past, this process took only a brief breath, but today it took a full half an hour.

Bai He bitterly smiled.

She had always believed she was not a flower in a greenhouse, rather thinking that seclusion would improve her boundary, why engage in life and death struggles, experiencing deceit?

Today.

With her Master's awakening, Bai He finally understood what she was lacking.

"Master, disciple wishes to train in the Immortal Domain."

Bai He knelt before the Sea of the Moon, her voice was soft yet exceptionally firm.

"You are already a Quasi-Emperor, training isn't necessary."

"Disciple will seal her boundary, starting anew from the Qi Condensation Realm."

"..."

No Divine Sense sounded in her mind.

Bai He remained kneeling, showing no intent to rise, until she heard that voice full of relief:

"Good."

Bai He bowed deeply, without a trace of hesitation, turning and departing from the Moon.

"Senior sister… Ah Jiu left, are you going to leave too."

Bai Fu chased from the side of the Sea of the Moon, tears clouding her eyes.

"Saintess, Master cannot protect you forever, nor can I. You'll have to rely on yourself in the future."

Bai He paused but didn't turn or change her path, her words offering a clear hint.

Bai Fu acted as if she didn't understand.

Bai He released a carefree smile.

Some things shouldn't be spoken too clearly, like when Master said 'My fault', but how could anyone fault the Master?

Yet Bai He understood Master's thoughts.

In the chaotic period as the Empire's Fall draws near, hoping she could gain more experience, improve her dealings and strategies against opponents.

Rather than being easily provoked into losing reason by an old hand like Jiu Kongsi.

Thus Bai He chose to go to the Immortal Domain; she wanted to go, having a chance to face and remedy shortcomings is a fortunate thing.

After all, even if mistakes are made or failure occurs, someone will still cover for her.

Bai He merely took the step she should've taken long ago, whereas the Saintess stubbornly refused to step forward.

Bai He no longer urged, her figure disappearing from the Moon.

From the depths of the Sea of the Moon, a sigh echoed, unheard by anyone.

Bai Fu stood at the edge of the Sea of the Moon, lowering her gaze, a look of indescribable bitterness on her face.

Did she really not understand her sister's intention?

She simply couldn't.

She still had children to care for, unable to be as carefree and alone as Bai He to redo the journey in the Immortal Domain.

Not to mention the two young children, just addressing Ji Gui on Earth was enough to worry her greatly.

"Mother, the eldest sister who was in seclusion is gone, only a Jade Slip remains in the room."

The anxious voice of her daughter reached her ears, Bai Fu hurriedly returned to the Phoenix Nest, she took the Jade Slip handed by her daughter, Divine Sense invading it.

A short while later.

She carefully preserved the Jade Slip, comforting, "It's fine, she went to the Immortal Domain, just like your aunt."

"Mother, you're crying."