(First Release!) When Miao Xiaomiao opened her eyes and saw Mei Xueyan sitting beside her, tending to her, a strange panic suddenly washed over her. Yet, she couldn't pinpoint the source of this sudden disquiet, not even to herself. All she knew was that she felt an inexplicable reluctance to face her, a distinct guilt.

“Feeling any better?” Mei Xueyan smiled as she settled by the bedside. Miao Xiaomiao nodded silently. “You stubborn girl, why put yourself through all this trouble?!” Mei Xueyan sighed softly.

Miao Xiaomiao bit her lip, fighting back the tears that threatened to spill, and stubbornly turned her head, burying her face in the pillow. “The truth is, Mo Xie never intended to become entangled with you in the first place…” Mei Xueyan stated calmly. “You are an exceptional woman—possessing rare worldly beauty, sharp intelligence, extraordinary profound cultivation roots, and an incredibly powerful lineage.

All these qualities are worthy of pride; we all acknowledge that…” “But just consider this: can you truly reach a point where you can make a Saint Venerable expert, a contemporary overlord standing at the pinnacle of the Xuan Xuan Continent, a figure as significant as Jun Mo Xie, become utterly besotted with you?!” Mei Xueyan spoke, her opening statement a harsh, naked strike of truth. Miao Xiaomiao had expected her to offer consolation or perhaps speak kindly of the Lord of Evil. Hearing this sudden, sharp turn in conversation left her stunned, unsure how to react.

Mei Xueyan’s words were undoubtedly unpleasant, even painful to hear, tinged with a faint scent of jealousy, but they were the unvarnished truth! She, indeed, did not yet possess that qualification. Or rather, perhaps no woman in this world held such a right!

“Mo Xie has never lacked women! Therefore,” he wouldn't harbor designs on you, at least not through the deceitful means you suspect. Mei Xueyan continued slowly, “Setting everything else aside, back when Mo Xie’s reputation was still obscure, when he deliberately endured slander and bore the reputation of a dissolute wastrel, a single decree from Elder Master Jun would have seen thousands upon thousands of families in the entire Fragrant Kingdom desperate to send their daughters to the Jun Estate!

To Mo Xie’s bed!” “Many of those young ladies, while perhaps lacking in lineage, depth, or talent compared to you, might not have been inferior in terms of sheer looks!” “The power behind you means absolutely nothing to Jun Mo Xie. Back then, the Heavenly Punishment Sect was already declining, and I was nearly at my wit's end. At that time, the Three Great Sacred Lands coveted Mo Xie’s unique elixirs.

I believe if Mo Xie had only conceded slightly, the Three Great Sacred Lands would have instantly turned from enemies to friends with the Jun Family, elevating the Jun Family to the status of honored guests. All he would have had to sacrifice was a woman like me…” “At that time, Mo Xie possessed only Heavenly Profound cultivation! You can imagine how arduous it must have been for him, with his meager strength then, to confront contemporary powerhouses—Venerables, Saints, and Saint Emperors—not just one or two, but a whole multitude of masters!

Yet, he did not choose that path. He never even entertained the thought, instantly forfeiting the chance to become an honored guest of the Three Great Sacred Lands” to help me, to endure countless life-and-death trials alongside me,” Mei Xueyan sighed regretfully. “I believe it is difficult for you to comprehend, perhaps impossible to imagine, how much terrifying pressure a mere brat at the Heavenly Profound level faced when confronting the current world powers—Venerables, Saints, and Saint Emperors—and having to face a horde of them while being utterly isolated and in peril?” Miao Xiaomiao’s mind was drawn into contemplation by Mei Xueyan’s words.

She had to admit that every decision Jun Mo Xie had made along his journey would have seemed like madness to ordinary people, or to those whose cultivation matched his at the time! Any other person with a sound mind would never have made choices as resolute as Jun Mo Xie’s! How immense must that pressure have been?

It was truly unthinkable. In fact, she had experienced a fraction of that near-desperate, terrifying pressure herself. When Mo Junye was ambushed by experts from the Zhan Family, she rashly stepped forward to rescue him, facing six Venerable-level masters simultaneously.

The moment her status charm failed to deter them, she nearly collapsed. Fortunately, the miraculous Demonic Sword appeared, slaying the six and saving them both. Though that moment of despair was brief, the feeling was unforgettable.

Her impulsive leap forward then, knowing that the impulse was useless and would only cost her life, was strikingly similar to Jun Mo Xie’s choices back then—for no other reason than her beloved… Sigh, why was she thinking of that scoundrel again… “Back then, when he was only at Earthly Profound and Heavenly Profound strengths, he cared little for the Three Great Sacred Lands. Now, Mo Xie has established the Evil Monarch’s Mansion and unified the Heavenly Punishment Forest! He commands thousands of Saint and Saint Emperor experts!

Tens of thousands above the Venerable level; millions above Divine Profound!” Mei Xueyan’s voice swelled with pride. “Do you think he cares much for the Misty Illusory Manor now? That he would deceive your affections merely to gain favor with the Misty Illusory Manor?

Is that even possible? It’s absurd!” Miao Xiaomiao looked up dazedly at Mei Xueyan. At this moment, Mei Xueyan’s face was alight with a pride that seemed to dominate heaven and earth!

And this pride was not rooted in herself, but stemmed entirely from her man! Because Jun Mo Xie truly deserved Mei Xueyan’s overwhelming pride! Pressure could also become momentum.

"Legend" itself is the story of making the impossible possible, and the one who overturns despairing, hopeless, and perilous situations is the legend writing that miracle! “The world is teeming with outstanding individuals and rare talents; however, one who can rise from near nothingness to forge the premier, most formidable power across all lands within a mere year or so—throughout all history, there is only my husband! This achievement is legendary for eternity, peerless and unrivaled…” Mei Xueyan’s beautiful eyes shone with pride: “Mo Wudao couldn’t!

Xi Ruochen couldn’t! Hu Yan Aobo couldn’t either! Little Sister Miao, even your grandfather, Miao Jingyun, pales in comparison to Mo Xie!

Even the First Young Master of the Nine Netherworld, who pioneered the very inception of Profound Qi on the Xuan Xuan Continent, would feel ashamed in comparison!” “Before or after, there has never been, nor will there ever be another! Only one person has accomplished it—my husband, Jun Mo Xie!” Mei Xueyan spoke calmly, yet her quiet words carried an irrefutable certainty! “But… he still lied to me!

No matter how extraordinary he is, he still lied to me!” Miao Xiaomiao whispered weakly, her volume diminishing until the last phrase was almost inaudible unless Mei Xueyan had exquisite cultivation. “He lied to you? No, he didn't!

He never lied to you from beginning to end. Do you think you were worth lying to?” Mei Xueyan let out a faint huff. “His purpose for entering the Illusory Manor this time was solely for us sisters!

For our long-term future! After defeating the allied forces of the Three Great Sacred Lands, Mo Xie already had absolute certainty by then! He was no longer as anxious as before; he was fully capable and confident in ensuring our safety!” “That is why he began considering future matters!

Considering more long-term affairs! As for thinking of using the Exquisite Lotus and the Seven-Colored Sacred Fruit to maintain beauty, that was my reminder to him,” Mei Xueyan raised an eyebrow. “Little Sister Miao, let me ask you this: If Mo Xie, right after his great victory over the allied forces of the Three Great Sacred Lands, had proposed a marriage alliance with the Misty Illusory Manor, based on your estimation, what percentage chance would your Manor have of accepting the proposal…?” What percentage chance?

Miao Xiaomiao’s heart jolted, and she began to ponder involuntarily. The more she thought, the paler her face became. After a long pause, she slowly said, “Conservatively estimated, perhaps a thirty percent chance!

But, the Misty Illusory Manor has many young ladies; it might not necessarily be me!” “Fine, even if it’s only a thirty percent chance, and even if it might not have been you,” Mei Xueyan smiled. “What if this request were made now? Now that Mo Xie has established the Evil Monarch’s Mansion, showcasing our overwhelming strength, and proposed a marriage alliance with the Misty Illusory Manor—what percentage chance would there be?

And who would be the likely candidate on the Misty Illusory Manor’s side!?” Miao Xiaomiao’s complexion turned even whiter. After long, deep consideration, her eyes finally dimmed, and she lowered her head gently. She murmured softly, “A hundred percent certainty.

Absolutely zero obstacles! And I would be the sole candidate; Grandpa would not let this opportunity slip to anyone else…” Yes, this was the advantage of true strength! The youngest Saint Venerable expert in history!

The youngest Sovereign Lord and Overlord in history! The greatest genius ever known! The Lord of Evil, Jun Mo Xie!

Though Miao Xiaomiao’s heart desperately resisted, she could not, dared not, deny that when all these factors converged, they formed an irresistible, overwhelming force. Even though the Misty Illusory Manor was powerful, it absolutely would not risk enmity with the Lord of Evil for the sake of one woman. If Jun Mo Xie proposed a marriage alliance, the most likely outcome would be both sides sitting down for careful negotiation, after which the Miao Family would marry her off with great honor.

Even if there were truly someone like Mo Junye, even if Mo Junye was a genius with the Ethereal Body, as long as Jun Mo Xie insisted that he must have her, completely unconcerned about the level of progress between Miao Xiaomiao and someone else, then Miao Xiaomiao and Mo Junye would face only the fate of parting ways! In fact, if that other person hadn't been a great genius with the Ethereal Body, he might even have faced death! If it came to that, she wouldn't even be allowed the relief of death!

Because the Misty Illusory Manor would post guards day and night, fearful of any mishap. This wasn't entirely because the Manor feared the Evil Monarch’s Mansion; it was mutual apprehension between two titanic powers! If a war broke out, the result would inevitably be mutual annihilation.

Successfully marrying Miao Xiaomiao off and seeing the union consecrated would create a powerful alliance, adding immense strength! The primary reason driving this outcome was that Jun Mo Xie, the Lord of Evil, was a universally acknowledged lunatic! This fellow was notoriously reckless and uninhibited, and terrifyingly, the Evil Monarch’s Mansion operated on his absolute authority—his word was law!

If he declared war, it would commence immediately, and not a single soul in the mansion would object! In contrast, the Misty Illusory Manor still comprised the Eight Great Families! While the Miao Family might risk total annihilation for Miao Xiaomiao, what about the other seven families?

How could they willingly accept ruin? Therefore, the moment Jun Mo Xie sought a marriage proposal, Miao Xiaomiao was fated to be wed!