bullyxtreme Chapter 403 Smoke filled the air
Chapter 403 Smoke filled the air
As soon as Gu Yuchuan entered the Yitian Realm, he frowned. The place was filled with a deathly stillness, which was definitely not the aura that a cultivator of the immortal path should have.
However, since Zhou Zhiruo only sought help not long ago, the situation shouldn't be too bad.
He didn't have time to observe carefully and quickly headed to Mount Emei. He was filled with unease at not being able to see his wife in person. He was discovered by the Emei disciples as soon as he arrived.
They all knew that this senior was their empress's husband, and that he was very powerful. With such a powerful figure coming, their situation would be much better.
They quickly led Gu Yuchuan into the palace, where he saw Zhou Zhiruo again. However, after only half a year apart, Zhou Zhiruo's condition had deteriorated significantly. She appeared extremely haggard, and even her eyes had dimmed considerably.
That won't do. Zhou Zhiruo is pregnant now, and such hard work and worry are not good for the baby.
Gu Yuchuan quickened his pace and walked briskly to Zhou Zhiruo's side.
"Zhiruo, don't be afraid, I'm here. Leave everything to me. You should rest well and eat some nourishing food. Look how haggard you are. Be careful of the baby in your belly."
Zhou Zhiruo's eyes softened a little as she leaned into Gu Yuchuan's arms, and the disciples nearby discreetly withdrew.
At this moment, Zhou Zhiruo finally let down her guard and sobbed softly in Gu Yuchuan's arms.
In fact, whether in her past life or this life, Zhou Zhiruo's core strength was not particularly strong. She was essentially still a woman from the Jiangnan water towns. Now that she had a husband, she naturally had someone to rely on, and her heart softened considerably.
“My husband has finally arrived. I don’t know what to do. Now that I’m pregnant, I can’t do anything with all my might. I really can’t handle this situation.”
Gu Yuchuan's eyes were filled with guilt. Indeed, Zhou Zhiruo was the ruler of the world and a Nascent Soul cultivator. Even if enemies came, she could deal with them by communicating with the power of the Heavenly Dao.
However, the pregnancy significantly reduced her fighting strength; for the sake of the child, she was indeed unable to unleash her full power.
Gu Yuchuan hugged Zhou Zhiruo tightly: "It's my fault for being a little late, but don't worry, no matter what it is, if it dares to come to the current Yitian Realm, I will kill it. Tell me about the current situation first."
When it came to serious matters, Zhou Zhiruo became much more serious and sat up from Gu Yuchuan's arms.
“Three months ago, I felt a force of the world break through the barrier of the world. Then, some ghosts began to appear in the world. However, these ghosts were not strong and could be dealt with.”
She slowly recounted the events, and soon Gu Yuchuan understood what had happened.
It turns out that a small world, using some unknown method, invaded the Heavenly Realm. This other party was also a high-level small world, attempting to devour the Heavenly Realm and advance to a minor world.
This world, whose name I do not know, must be a world of ghosts. Nowadays, many places in the Heavenly Realm are teeming with ghosts.
The strongest being in that world was a mid-Nascent Soul cultivator known as the Crimson Flame Ghost Emperor. Zhou Zhiruo had fought him. If she hadn't been pregnant and unable to communicate with the power of the Heavenly Dao, Zhou Zhiruo felt she could have handled it herself. Don't underestimate the boost that the position of the Lord of the World brings to cultivators.
Zhou Zhiruo had fought the Crimson Flame Ghost King once, but she was defeated in the end. This forced them to retreat step by step and enter a defensive phase.
This made Gu Yuchuan feel somewhat guilty. The Yitian Realm was so badly damaged because Zhou Zhiruo was pregnant with his child. How could he not feel guilty?
His eyes dimmed slightly: "Zhiruo, don't worry, I will definitely handle this matter well. When the time comes, I will even lead people to counterattack and devour his world. At that time, the essence of this world will be divided equally between you and me, and it will also make up for the losses of the Heavenly Realm."
Gu Yuchuan's words truly made Zhou Zhiruo happy; she was willing to accept such a good thing.
"Alright, then I thank you, my husband. You don't need to stay here with me. Go to the front lines. These ghosts have committed countless evils and have killed countless cultivators in my Yitian Realm. My master is overseeing things at the front lines. I have told my master that I will listen to you in everything. However, she is my master after all. Please give her some face, my husband."
Gu Yuchuan thought for a moment and then nodded: "Don't worry, Abbess Miejue is your teacher, and I certainly won't treat her like a junior. But if anything happens that affects the battle, I will absolutely not tolerate it. I will handle the situation myself."
Zhou Zhiruo was satisfied that he had said so much. After all, it was impossible for a Nascent Soul cultivator to genuinely respect a Golden Core cultivator. It was enough to maintain appearances.
Gu Yuchuan handed Zhou Zhiruo a storage bag. He then stood up, ready to leave.
"There are many spiritual items here for protecting the pregnancy and healing injuries. I know you don't need them, but this is my heartfelt gift as your husband. Your biggest task now is to take good care of the pregnancy. Leave the rest to me."
His tone carried an unyielding and domineering air, and Zhou Zhiruo nodded shyly.
After he went out, he saw several maids waiting outside. Zhou Zhiruo did not want the people around her to see her shy appearance. In public, she was still the proud empress.
"Take good care of your Empress. When I return, if you have done well, I will reward you."
They quickly knelt down to express their gratitude: "Thank you, Your Majesty the Demon Emperor. Serving Your Majesty is merely our duty, and we dare not accept any further reward from Your Majesty."
Gu Yuchuan didn't say anything more. The frontline didn't know what was going on yet, and he couldn't delay any longer.
He transformed into a streak of light and disappeared into the horizon. Inside the main hall, Zhou Zhiruo looked in the direction he had vanished, her eyes dimming slightly. Even the strongest woman, when pregnant, longs for her loved one to be by her side.
However, Zhou Zhiruo also knew that the most important thing now was the affairs of the Heavenly Realm. As the ruler of the world, she would still put the affairs of the world first.
It took Gu Yuchuan nearly two days to reach the front lines. With the recent advancement, the area of the Heavenly Realm had expanded considerably. From afar, he could see the boundless ghostly aura.
However, the human race also has its own defensive measures. A golden, transparent light shield protects the city, preventing ghosts from easily entering. But all they can do is defend.
As he got closer, Gu Yuchuan smelled the stench of blood. Clearly, many people on the human side had died, since the death of ghosts would not leave a bloody scent. He had indeed arrived a bit late, which made him feel somewhat guilty, but thankfully, he had arrived now.