Volume 1, Chapter 5 – Female Consort

At this time, in a small town at the edge of Lingxiao Sword Sect’s territory, a group of men and women dressed in moon-white sword cultivation robes had just finished a battle and returned wearily to the inn rooms in the small town.

“Fellow martial brothers and sisters, thank you all for your hard work on this mission.”

“Our achievements this time were quite fruitful. Being able to eliminate so many demons is all thanks to Junior Martial Sister Song!”

“That’s right! If it weren’t for Sister Song cutting a bloody path ahead and breaking through the demons’ encirclement, this mission might have cost us dearly.”

A round-faced young girl looked at Song Shiyuan with admiration.

The others all nodded in agreement.

Everyone knew that in their previous mission to eliminate wandering demons in the area, due to lack of experience and misjudgment, several junior martial brothers and sisters had accidentally been trapped by the demons’ blockade.

If Song Shiyuan hadn’t timely cut open a bloody path and rescued the trapped junior martial brothers and sisters, they might not have been able to retreat unscathed this time.

However, it was precisely because of this that they were surprised to discover that this girl, who was the same age as them, had unknowingly already advanced to the Fourth Realm Nascent Soul stage.

You must know that in the past hundred years of Lingxiao Sword Sect, there were only a few dozen cultivators who could form their Nascent Soul before the age of one hundred.

And cultivators who could form their Nascent Soul before the age of fifty numbered less than twenty.

As for cultivators who could form their Nascent Soul before the age of twenty, you could count them on one hand.

And among them, the most famous was naturally Lingxiao Sword Sect’s eldest disciple, Song Shixuan.

As a disciple of the Sect’s Dao Leader Immortal Venerable Qingzhi, Song Shixuan entered the Nascent Soul stage before the age of seventeen, making him the first in Lingxiao Sword Sect in a hundred years.

Afterward, in battlefield training, he repeatedly achieved military merits, established considerable prestige, and was then designated by the current Sect Master as the heir to the next Sect Master position.

His reputation among the younger generation was unparalleled.

However, few outside knew that this prestigious Young Sect Master Song Shixuan actually had a sister, who was also his junior martial sister.

The little junior martial sister Song Shiyuan’s talent was no less than Song Shixuan’s.

It was just that she usually hid behind Song Shixuan, unwilling to compete with her elder brother for those empty titles.

So outside Lingxiao Sword Sect, Song Shiyuan’s reputation was not prominent.

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However, the martial brothers and sisters within Lingxiao Sword Sect all knew that when Immortal Venerable Qingzhi came out of seclusion to take disciples that year, the one she first valued was actually the younger sister Song Shiyuan.

Only secondarily did she take the elder brother Song Shixuan.

If it weren’t for Song Shixuan being older, having greater prestige, plus Song Shiyuan’s low profile, the young generation of Lingxiao Sword Sect would be calling not eldest martial brother, but eldest martial sister!

Song Shiyuan wasn’t very old, only seventeen now. With her hair bound by a green hairpin, though her face showed some fatigue, it still couldn’t conceal the outstanding grace on the young girl’s face.

However, when this girl in the prime of her youth heard her junior martial brothers and sisters’ flattery, there was a trace of faint worry on her face.

A young man noticed the worry on Song Shiyuan’s face and couldn’t help asking, “What’s wrong, Senior Martial Sister Song? Did you discover something unusual? Was there something wrong with those demons earlier?”

Song Shiyuan was surprised. She smiled and shook her head. “No, I’m not worried about that.”

“I’m just worried about Elder Bro… worried about Senior Martial Brother Song.”

“I heard earlier that he was dealing with the World-Ending Fox Monarch’s subordinates, then lost contact. I don’t know how he is now.”

“I’m very worried that he might have been captured by the Fox Monarch.”

“Otherwise, there wouldn’t be no news at all until now.”

Song Shiyuan’s words ignited the young men’s worries.

The exhilarating joy from just eliminating a group of demons dissipated considerably at this moment.

“It won’t happen. Brother Song is blessed by heaven and won’t come to harm,” a young sword cultivator said.

“I believe in Eldest Martial Brother. He’ll definitely think of a solution.”

“Hasn’t Senior Martial Brother Song always been like this?”

“No matter what dilemma he encounters, he always has a way to turn danger into fortune!”

Hearing this, the surrounding young men all showed moved expressions.

Lingxiao Sword Sect’s eldest martial brother Song Shixuan seemed born to be a legend. Powerful talent, abundant opportunities.

As if blessed by some heavenly destiny, various opportunities never lacked around him.

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He was never constrained by any danger.

Even encountering that terrifying fox demon, he should have the ability to deal with her!

Hearing this, Song Shiyuan also smiled and said, “That’s right. Senior Martial Brother Song won’t let anything happen to himself.”

Just at that moment, a cold female voice came. “You all have quite the confidence in that cultivator surnamed Song!”

“Who’s there!”

The group of young men shouted angrily, summoning their natal dharma swords one after another, preparing to face the enemy.

“My Monarch wishes to invite all the elite disciples of Lingxiao Sword Sect to Fox Palace for a discussion.”

“Of course, that Senior Martial Brother Song of yours is there too.”

After the cold female voice finished speaking, shocked expressions appeared on the young disciples of Lingxiao Sword Sect’s faces.

“Elder Brother was captured by the Fox Monarch?! How could this be?!” Song Shiyuan was surprised.

However, the next instant, the answer to their question came in the form of a huge fox tail phantom.

These young sword cultivators didn’t have time to deploy their techniques before being knocked unconscious by a tail strike.

…

In the Demon Palace dungeon, dark and damp, with an indescribable smell permeating the air.

After Song Shiyuan and her martial brothers and sisters were kidnapped by the Fox Monarch, they were imprisoned here.

Inside the dungeon, the sun and moon were out of sight, time unknown.

All around were layers of restrictions personally set down by the Demon Monarch.

With their cultivation sealed, they had no way to leave this place.

“Those fox demons said Senior Martial Brother Song was also captured at Fox Palace. I wonder how he is now?”

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“Those fox demons won’t do anything to Senior Martial Brother Song, will they?”

“What will… become of us next?”

The young men’s faces carried some dejection.

Even the usually lively and energetic junior martial sisters had dimmed considerably.

“What else would fox demons capture Pure Yang cultivators for? Isn’t it just for that bit of Yang energy?”

“At worst, we’ll be used as cauldrons and drained dry.”

“Heh… if it really comes to that, I’d rather self-detonate my Golden Core! I’d rather die than suffer humiliation from those fox demons!”

“Save your energy…” A young man helplessly stopped him. “Don’t forget whose territory this is. This is that person’s domain. Don’t you know that person’s reputation?”

Hearing this, everyone’s hearts sank even lower.

The one who captured them was one of the Four Demon Realm Monarchs, the World-Ending Fox Monarch.

Notorious and cruel beyond measure.

Although the Fox Monarch rarely left the demon territory, it didn’t prevent her fierce reputation from spreading across the entire continent.

The young men had never seen the Demon Monarch, but that didn’t prevent them from hearing about this Demon Monarch’s fierce reputation from the sect elders.

Legend had it that falling into this Demon Monarch’s hands, death was already the most merciful outcome.

At this moment, the young men’s hearts were filled with unease.

Just then, footsteps came from the Fox Palace.

Everyone looked toward the sound and saw an elegant white fox demon walking gracefully toward them.

Behind her followed a group of demon guards wearing black armor.

“Fox demon… what do you want now?”

Seeing the fox demon arrive, the young men immediately became alert.

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They had been imprisoned here for so long, and this was the first time someone had come.

Song Shiyuan felt something strange. That white fox demon seemed to be staring at her with scrutinizing eyes.

Was this fox demon coming for her? Why?

“Which of you is Song Shiyuan?” Hu Xian’er asked.

The disciples fell into silence. No one spoke, no one knew whether they should respond.

Song Shiyuan took a deep breath. The other party had been staring at her from the beginning, clearly knowing who she was.

“It’s me. I’m Song Shiyuan,” Song Shiyuan said. “What do you want with me?”

Hu Xian’er looked at her a few more times. “Your looks are quite good. You have some courage too.”

As one of the novel’s female leads, Song Shiyuan’s appearance was naturally excellent.

“Take her away,” Hu Xian’er commanded.

The black-armored guards stepped forward, preparing to escort Song Shiyuan away.

“Wait! What do you want to do?”

“Why are you taking Junior Martial Sister Song away?”

“Fox demons, if you have business, come at us. Don’t make things difficult for Junior Martial Sister Song!”

Several Sword Sect young men rushed forward, protecting Song Shiyuan behind them.

Hu Xian’er glanced at them expressionlessly and said, “She has already been chosen by Her Majesty to become Her Majesty’s female consort.”

“Taking her away is naturally to have her serve Her Majesty.”

“Do you have any other questions?