A clear, playful, yet undeniably powerful voice pierced through the river of time, resonating distinctly above the abandoned factory.

"...Mind if I join you?"

The voice was soft, yet it struck Lulu Xiu's ears like a ✧ NоvеIight ✧ (Original source) clap of thunder.

He abruptly looked up, his pupils contracting sharply, and for the first time, cracks appeared on his usually composed face.

He was still afraid of death; the moment that voice rang out, he had Crystal Feather Night Heron carry him back to his team.

Several people stared in astonishment at the mirror of creation and destruction, which suddenly glowed intensely.

As the starlight flowed, a figure slowly condensed within the light. Although her outline was still unclear, her familiar voice and domineering aura already overflowed like a tide.

Regina's scattered pupils suddenly contracted, and her previously dim eyes re-lit.

"Mingxi!"

Several people simultaneously called out the girl's name, but Regina's was a cry of joyful surprise, while the others' were cries of shock.

In fact, when they saw the mirror of creation and destruction light up, they knew that Regina had most likely sent someone into the Secret Treasure Land.

But they never expected that person to be Mingxi.

How did Regina get involved with Mingxi?

"...Good! Good, Regina!"

Lulu Xiu no longer needed to think to understand that Regina had probably been selecting candidates to enter the Secret Treasure Land for a long time.

Although he didn't quite understand why she would go to such lengths to find a foreigner like Mingxi, there must have been an important reason.

Mingxi was actually a bit bewildered herself.

She hadn't expected Regina to be discovered.

And looking at the mess around them, Regina's situation was very bad.

"She actually didn't abandon me and flee? She's a person who keeps her promises."

Mingxi quickly grasped the general situation. Facing Lulu Xiu and his elite subordinates, Regina was able to stay and guard the mirror of creation and destruction, fully maintaining the stability of the spatial passage.

Her character was unexpectedly quite good.

Of course, the Light Patrol Throne must have also been a reason.

Mingxi quickly formed hand seals, summoning all eight Golden Yuanbao.

"Little Silver Flower, go heal everyone first, then team up with Bright Crystal and Black Pearl to fight that Crystal Feather Night Heron."

"Lan Yue Liang, Chiyu, you two cooperate with Her Highness the Princess's pets to deal with the other small fry."

"Golden Yuanbao, Xue Qingting, Emerald Green, you watch the situation and provide support to Lan Yue Liang and the others."

Mingxi assigned tasks to her pets.

She then walked towards Regina, her pale white hand holding a palm-sized miniature throne radiating a warm golden glow and an imposing aura.

It was, of course, the mimicked form of the Light Patrol Throne.

"Your Highness the Princess."

Mingxi's voice was much gentler than when she had broken the deadlock earlier. She handed the throne in her palm to Regina, "I have fulfilled my mission."

Regina looked at the miniature throne, close at hand and exuding a powerful aura. Her trembling hands reached out and took it, and her firm, spirited eyes instantly blurred with tears.

She had gambled correctly!

Mingxi had succeeded!

She had successfully brought back the hope of the Augustus royal family!

"Just in case, I'll see this through. You should contract it now, and I'll protect you."

Mingxi didn't like owing favors. Since Regina hadn't abandoned her, she would do a good deed in return and help her out.

Regina froze.

She looked up, gazing at the girl through her disheveled hair.

They had known each other for a short time, and there was absolutely no friendship between them. They both knew clearly that their relationship was merely a cooperative one of mutual utilization.

But at this moment, listening to the girl's understated yet weighty words, 'I'll help you,' Regina's throat suddenly tightened.

"You..." Regina's voice carried a hint of suppressed hoarseness, "Why?"

"Why help you?"

Mingxi chuckled, "You don't need to overthink it. My pets have been a bit suppressed these past two days; they all need to vent."

Regina was momentarily stunned. She looked into the girl's clear eyes and saw only a subtle hint of softness and sincerity.

Then she suddenly smiled.

There was no longer any hesitation in her eyes, only complete trust and support.

"Alright, then I'll trouble you."

The wind in the abandoned factory swept her hair, and beside her, energy fluctuations had fully erupted.

But at this moment, Regina's heart was exceptionally calm.

She took a deep breath, tightening her grip on the throne. The warm power radiating from her fingertips seemed to flow through her entire body along her bloodline.

And Mingxi had already turned around.

"Now," her icy gaze locked onto Lulu Xiu, who was staring at the Light Patrol Throne with fervent eyes nearby, and a chilling killing intent soared into the sky!

"Let's all have some fun."

"Little Silver Flower, Bright Crystal, Black Pearl, aren't you envious of Golden Yuanbao and Emerald Green? Aren't you eager to become stronger? Then go fight!"

Mingxi's voice carried an inspiring fervor, and an unprecedented coldness.

"It will be your strongest opponent to date!

Unless all of you are completely desperate, I will not let Golden Yuanbao and the others help you, nor will I participate in commanding. You can only rely on yourselves!"

"Understand?"

Little Silver Flower and the other two showed no fear or timidity about facing a Venerable-level pet.

In their two and a half pairs of eyes, there was only eagerness and impatience.

"Luo!"

"As!"

"Zhen Gua!"

The three spoke in unison.

Looking at these three, Mingxi, despite hardening her heart, still had a motherly mindset and couldn't help but say, "Go for it!"

Since they couldn't find a way to evolve, then they would sublimate in battle and grow under pressure.

Lulu Xiu's Crystal Feather Night Heron was already savagely unleashing skills.

"Crystal Feather Eternal Freeze."

Countless ethereal blue crystal feathers shot down like a torrential rain!

The feathers were not solid but composed of chilling Ghost-type energy and sharp rock shards!

Wherever the feathers passed, space was frozen and torn.

Bright Crystal roared, activating its trait 【Lilekantingtian】. Its small body instantly grew as tall as a mountain, and rock armor instantly covered its entire body.

"Pile of Stones."

"Solid Wall."

"Rock Demon."

"Impervious to Weapons."

Four skills were used in succession, presenting its strongest defensive state. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

But the crystal feathers easily penetrated physical defenses, and a bone-chilling coldness pressed directly onto its soul.

The newly summoned Rock Demon King blocked in front of Bright Crystal. Its body quickly crystallized with ethereal blue crystals, its movements becoming stiff and slow, and in a short while, it was frozen into a stone sculpture.

Black Pearl, meanwhile, released Ghost Doppelganger, attempting to evade using its doppelgangers.

But Crystal Feather Night Heron's feathers came with defense-piercing properties!

And Black Pearl itself had no advantage in speed, having already been grazed by several feathers, but it was also Ghost-type, giving it a certain resistance to Crystal Feather Eternal Freeze.

It let out a shriek, simultaneously releasing Bewitching Voice to interfere and continuously unleashing high-pressure water balls.

Little Silver Flower, on the other hand, was either teleporting or using Space Flash, weaving through the dense crystal feathers in extreme dodge mode!