# Chapter 1814: An Invitation from the Endless Abyss
Petal after petal fell from the sky, scattering like a rain of flowers onto the ground.
Wherever a petal landed, a gorgeous exotic flower would sprout from the earth. In an instant, this entire region transformed into a sea of blossoms.
Ji Fanxin descended from the sky, landing beside Zhang Ruochen. She had already reverted to her true appearance, possessing a celestial beauty that could topple cities. The aura she exuded was evenly matched with that of the Heavenly Beginning Fairy across from her.
If news spread that the two fairies from the *Nine Immortal Beauties Painting* had simultaneously appeared at Luo Water, it would undoubtedly cause a sensation. Countless talented prodigies would swarm here like bees.
In the palm of Ji Fanxin's hand, she held the Blood Sacrifice Sacred Furnace.
Clearly, Qi Xiaotian had already been slain by her.
Zhang Ruochen did not wish to remain here any longer, fearing he might expose a flaw and have his identity recognized by the Heavenly Beginning Fairy.
Zhang Ruochen said, "I sealed the cultivation and spiritual power of Qi Sheng and Yinghuo, yet they still managed to escape. Those two must have secrets we don't know about. We need to capture them."
"Don't worry. They've been stained with my pollen. Even if they flee ten thousand miles away, I can still track them down." Ji Fanxin was brimming with confidence, as if everything was under her control.
In the presence of the Heavenly Beginning Fairy, who shared her renown, Ji Fanxin had unconsciously become much more assertive.
"Let's pursue them in the dragon carriage. We absolutely cannot let them escape."
Zhang Ruochen produced the dragon carriage and set it on the ground.
Both Qi Sheng and Yinghuo knew Zhang Ruochen too well. Letting them go would bring endless trouble.
Ji Fanxin boarded the Golden Step Dragon Carriage and sat inside. Following her, Zhang Ruochen also entered the carriage. Nine golden dragons surged out from the vehicle and flew toward the sky.
The Fool stared at the departing Golden Step Dragon Carriage, his eyes filled with envy. "Truly a golden boy and jade girl. Who in the world could have imagined that the Heir of Time and Space, Zhang Ruochen, and the Hundred Flowers Fairy would end up together?"
The Butcher's rugged face broke into a smile. "Both are supremely talented. One is a disciple of Mandala Flower God, the other a divine envoy of the Moon God. If they cultivate the Dao together and train side by side, their future achievements will be limitless. It's not impossible for them to become gods together."
The Heavenly Beginning Fairy remained silent until the Golden Step Dragon Carriage reached the edge of the sky. Only then did she send out a sound wave, saying, "If you two have time, you are welcome to visit the Nine Bend Heavenly Star deep within Luo Water."
Inside the Golden Step Dragon Carriage, Zhang Ruochen and Ji Fanxin both heard that warm and melodious voice.
"You're avoiding her," Ji Fanxin said.
Such an abrupt statement startled Zhang Ruochen slightly, and he let out a bitter smile. "You could tell?"
Ji Fanxin said, "I could see it, and she surely could too. Never underestimate a woman's intuition."
"Yes, she's quite perceptive. It's simply impossible to fool her," Zhang Ruochen said.
"Why is that?"
Zhang Ruochen let out a soft sigh. "This matter is very complicated. I haven't yet figured out how to face it. Perhaps she, for the same reason, chose not to expose me."
Ji Fanxin knew that Zhang Ruochen and the Heavenly Beginning Fairy must have had an extraordinary past. She didn't want to pry and only said, "I just hope she doesn't misunderstand my relationship with you, so as not to cause any unpleasantness. I don't want to make enemies for no reason."
"She has countless suitors, many of them far better choices. How could she turn hostile toward you because of me?"
Zhang Ruochen shook his head with a smile, but gradually fell silent.
Indeed! The number of divine sons and heavenly princes pursuing the Heavenly Beginning Fairy was not small. Many of them were exceptionally outstanding—gifted in talent, handsome in appearance, and virtuous in character.
Would she perhaps accept one of them?
If that happened, Zhang Ruochen knew he would surely feel some disappointment. After all, men have their possessiveness.
But he wondered—when the Heavenly Beginning Fairy watched him leave with Ji Fanxin, did she feel a hint of disappointment as well? Didn't women have their own possessiveness?
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Earlier, the sound waves emitted by the Three-Headed Golden Bat had injured the sacred souls of Qi Sheng and Yinghuo, causing them great agony.
However, neither of them was an ordinary person. After recovering, they immediately spread their blood wings and fled into the distance.
They knew very well that whether Zhang Ruochen or Qi Xiaotian emerged victorious, neither would spare them.
Flee.
Only by fleeing could they survive.
But in the end, they still couldn't escape. Just as they reached the banks of Luo Water, they saw Zhang Ruochen's Golden Step Dragon Carriage parked ahead, blocking their path.
A bitter smile appeared on Qi Sheng's face. He knew today he would surely die. "Impressive. Zhang Ruochen, you win. Qi Sheng admits defeat."
Zhang Ruochen stepped out of the Golden Step Dragon Carriage, standing tall and straight. His gaze fell upon the two of them. "Speak. How did you break my seal?"
Qi Sheng said, "Simple. Hidden within our Qi Seas was a mass of divine blood. By borrowing the power of that divine blood, we were able to break through the seal."
Zhang Ruochen nodded. "Alright. I have no more questions. Now I'll give you a quick death."
Qi Sheng and Yinghuo exchanged glances, a look of desperation in their eyes.
The two quickly activated the sacred Qi within their bodies, preparing to self-destruct their sacred sources and take Zhang Ruochen down with them.
"Wait."
Suddenly, a soft, seductive voice rang out from the surface of Luo Water.
A red wooden ship emerged from the white mist, appearing before everyone on the shore and gradually docking. Wisps of blood mist swirled around the ship, like gauze floating in the air.
Qi Sheng and Yinghuo saw a glimmer of hope for survival, joy appearing on their faces. The aura emanating from the red wooden ship was of the same origin as theirs—clearly, a powerful figure from the Undying Blood Clan had arrived.
"Senior, please save us. We are members of the Qi Tian Tribe."
Qi Sheng and Yinghuo both cupped their hands and bowed to the red wooden ship.
"Creak."
The cabin door opened, and two figures walked out, standing on either side of the doorway.
One wore a monk's robe and held a string of skull prayer beads.
The other had a crocodile head and wore black demon armor.
Based on the sacred might emanating from them, it could be determined that both were Nine-Step Saint Kings.
Ji Fanxin also sensed that the newcomers were no ordinary beings. She descended from the Golden Step Dragon Carriage, releasing powerful spiritual energy and displaying an unprecedented formidable aura.
The Nine-Step Saint King in the monk's robe made a gesture of invitation to Zhang Ruochen. "Your Highness, the Sacred Bright Crown Prince. My master invites you inside for a conversation."
"Don't go. There are several more powerful auras inside the ship, all at the Nine-Step Saint King level. That master is likely a major figure from the Undying Blood Clan." Ji Fanxin sent a telepathic message to Zhang Ruochen.
"Don't worry. I'll go meet her."
Zhang Ruochen leaped, landing on the red wooden ship, and walked toward the cabin.
Ji Fanxin's delicate brows furrowed slightly. She couldn't understand why Zhang Ruochen would take such a risk.
However, she knew Zhang Ruochen was a cautious person who always planned before acting, so she didn't follow to stop him.
Entering the cabin, Zhang Ruochen saw a woman with skin like snow and jade, lazily reclining on a couch. She wore an ice-carved mask—the same palace-dressed woman who had appeared during the battle for Xumi's sacred site in the Kunlun Realm.
It was this palace-dressed woman who had led eight Nine-Step Saint Kings to hold off Shang Zihong, creating the opportunity for Zhang Ruochen and his group to successfully capture Xumi's sacred site.
Therefore, it was hard to tell whether this woman was friend or foe.
Zhang Ruochen got straight to the point. "Who exactly are you?"
"Since Your Highness wishes to know, this humble woman naturally obeys."
The palace-dressed woman slowly removed the ice-carved mask from her face, revealing a countenance of enchanting beauty.
Seeing her face, Zhang Ruochen took a deep breath, somewhat surprised. "It's you, Madam Sect Leader?"
"Rare that Your Highness still remembers me. That day at the Blood God Sect, this humble woman did not know Your Highness's true identity and offended you. I beg Your Highness's forgiveness."
The palace-dressed woman slowly sat up, placing the ice-carved mask on the table. Her eyes were like two pools of autumn water, extremely captivating.
This woman was none other than the Madam Sect Leader of the Blood God Sect, the former backstage controller of the sect, Qiu Yichi.
In Zhang Ruochen's eyes back then, Qiu Yichi was like a peerless female demon. Especially her battle with Painting Saint Chu Siyuan had left a deep impression on him.
Chu Siyuan was also a top figure of his era, but compared to her, he was far inferior.
Of course, with Zhang Ruochen's current level of cultivation, he no longer feared her and could remain calm and composed.
"Please, Your Highness, drink this cup, and let bygones be bygones. What do you say?"
Qiu Yichi picked up a cup of wine from the table and handed it to Zhang Ruochen, as if offering an apology.
The wine was crimson like fire, carrying a bloody scent.
Zhang Ruochen did not take it. Instead, he said, "Madam Sect Leader has impressive methods. At the Six-Step Saint King level, you can control a large number of Nine-Step Saint Kings. In all the world today, perhaps only the legendary Inner Demon can match you."
"That's right. This humble woman is the Inner Demon."
Qiu Yichi brought the wine cup to her lips and took a gentle sip.
Although Zhang Ruochen had already suspected this, confirmation still surprised him greatly.
But thinking back, when Qiu Yichi was still at the Saint realm, she could treat the Saint King realm Blood God Sect Leader as a puppet, manipulating him at her whim.
With her current cultivation, controlling Nine-Step Saint Kings didn't seem impossible.
Qiu Yichi smiled faintly. "Your Highness, have you heard of the Way of the Heart?"
Zhang Ruochen's pupils sharply contracted. He abruptly stood up, intending to retreat.
He had naturally heard of the Way of the Heart. Legend had it that cultivators of this path could see into the hearts of living beings and control them.
Qiu Yichi continued, "Your Highness, have you heard of the Blood Soul Bewitching Art?"
"It seems I underestimated your abilities before," Zhang Ruochen said warily.
Qiu Yichi said, "Your Highness need not be so tense. Even if this humble woman has cultivated the Way of the Heart and the Blood Soul Bewitching Art, I would not dare use them on you."
Zhang Ruochen said, "Speak. What exactly is your purpose in meeting me?"
"Someone wants to see you. They hope you will go to the Endless Abyss." Qiu Yichi put away her smile and spoke solemnly.
"The Endless Abyss..."
Zhang Ruochen's mind shook violently. He had a vague guess and quickly pressed further, "Who? Who is it?"
"You will know once you go there."
Zhang Ruochen's heart was in turmoil. Gritting his teeth, he shouted, "Then why should I go?"
Qiu Yichi took out a golden silk sash and handed it with both hands to Zhang Ruochen. "She said that once Your Highness sees this sash, you will understand everything."
On the golden silk sash was embroidered the character "Chen."
In his previous life, the Ming Emperor had told Zhang Ruochen that this sash was embroidered by his mother, so Zhang Ruochen had always worn it on his person. Logically, it should still be on his corpse from that previous life. How had it appeared in Qiu Yichi's hands?
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