Chapter 589: Chapter 589: Surrounded by Stunning Beauties, Center of Attention

He watched from a distance as Lady Zi Yuan, the Emperor’s Daughter Xiyue, and others disembarked from the spiritual ship.

"I didn’t expect such a coincidence, to actually encounter Lady Zi Yuan of the Xuantian Sect here."

"It seems that during the last excursion into the worldly Dragon Vein, the Xuantian Sect’s strength remained pretty intact, with minimal loss. In contrast, the forces that allied with Xuantian suffered heavy losses."

The Emperor’s Daughter Xiyue spoke with a clear air of hostility.

"Our Xuantian Sect was fortunate, and we don’t act as recklessly as you all do, so isn’t it reasonable that our losses are fewer? You reap what you sow!"

Zi Yuan retorted mercilessly.

Seeing two supreme beauties clashing at first sight, the cultivators gathered at Tianyuan City showed astonishment. It seemed the conflict between the two women was quite deep!

"Xuantian Sect Leader Zi Yuan and the Great Zhou Imperial Family’s Emperor’s Daughter Xiyue, both are beauties ranked in the top five. But I’ve never heard of any conflict between them!"

"I heard that various forces went to explore a legendary worldly realm, a special secret realm. Perhaps the two of them clashed there..."

The crowd discussed fervently, yet their gaze remained fixed on the two supreme beauties.

Zi Yuan exuded nobility, prideful and aloof, with an extraordinary figure imbued with a unique charm in every movement.

While the Emperor’s Daughter Xiyue, in her moon-white gown, had snowy and tender skin, transcendent beauty, and carried an unattainable royal aura beyond just her looks.

If one of them could grace them with affection, they’d be willing to die for it!

The Emperor’s Daughter Xiyue sneered again, "It seems Lady Zi Yuan has a notable connection with that little thief. It is rumored that the elder sister never shows any favors to men, but upon reflection, the younger sister realizes the elder sister was lenient with that thief and even protected him."

"Could it be that there’s something unspeakable between you two...?"

These words were rather sharp; once spoken, regardless of truth, people would become interested as rumors spiraled out of control.

Zi Yuan’s expression grew uglier upon hearing the Emperor’s Daughter Xiyue speak like this.

What happened by the Thousand-year Cold Pond was the greatest blemish in her life.

Though the Emperor’s Daughter Xiyue was speaking nonsense, she had hit a sore spot.

Thinking of this, Zi Yuan smirked, "There’s nothing special between him and me; instead, the Emperor’s Daughter Xiyue was captured by that little thief and touched all over!"

"Such moments of unwitting exposure and amorous eyes, even I, as a woman, feel tender pity. Speaking of intimacy, it’s surely more about you two than me."

With these words, the crowd erupted!

The Emperor’s Daughter Xiyue’s face turned red instantly, "You... You’re talking nonsense! He just captured me as a hostage, it wasn’t those other chaotic things you mentioned."

Seeing her embarrassed defense, Zi Yuan felt secretly pleased, and calmly continued, "Indeed, such matters shouldn’t be aired publicly, it was thoughtless of me not to consider the younger sister’s reputation. I apologize here."

"Everyone need not be curious about what happened in that worldly realm, just listen to whatever Sister Xiyue says; I am not one to tarnish others’ reputations."

The more she said this, the crowd believed it even more, thinking something ambiguous happened between Xiyue and the ’little thief’ they discussed.

For a while, the Emperor’s Daughter Xiyue’s face burned red.

Having initially intended to retaliate against Zi Yuan, to return the mockery from the Dragon Vein incident, she was instead pushed to the forefront by Zi Yuan’s words, with no way to argue!

For a moment, everyone envied the ’little thief’ who had close encounters with these two supreme beauties.

Chen Xiao listened to their dialogue from afar, feeling quite speechless.

It seemed he was hit without doing anything!

As the Emperor’s Daughter Xiyue and Zi Yuan quarreled, a bell-like laughter arose, "Two sisters who are supreme beauties on the Transcendent List, quarreling over a man here, how rare indeed."

"Perhaps, fighting over the favor of that young fellow, competing for jealousy here?"

The crowd looked up, seeing an extremely enchanting young lady lounging against the side of the spiritual ship, smiles in her eyes, her alluring gaze sweeping over Zi Yuan and the Emperor’s Daughter Xiyue, her languid and captivating posture enough to topple nations.

Chen Xiao’s gaze fixed on this woman as well.

He felt she looked familiar, as if he had seen her somewhere before.

If memory served, she should be a disciple of Miaoqu Palace, who once tried to recruit him.

A woman of such extraordinary beauty and unique aura, it was difficult not to remember.

"Su Miaoyin is here too!"

"Miaoqu Palace’s Palace Master’s only direct disciple, the second ranked unmatched beauty on the Transcendent List!"

Out of the top five on the Transcendent List, suddenly three appeared, truly granting the men present a feast for the eyes, not knowing whom to look at first.

"Su Miaoyin, you, the Jade Maiden Sect’s chief disciple, why join in on the commotion?" mocked the Emperor’s Daughter Xiyue.

Though Miaoqu Palace was among the Lower Four Sects of the Eight Sects, it was widely known that the women from Miaoqu Palace practiced dual cultivation techniques, with men available to them.

So, she held little affection for Su Miaoyin.

Su Miaoyin smiled slightly, "Sister Xiyue’s tone is indeed fiery, enough to sadden me, but sister just loves your clear distinction between love and hatred, haha—"

The Emperor’s Daughter Xiyue saw her showing an expression of delicate pity, her heart softened inexplicably, wondering if her words earlier were too harsh, but in the next moment, she suddenly realized!

This enchantress’s charming skill was indeed formidable, nearly enchanting her too.

No wonder those men were bewitched and infatuated with her.

Indeed, she saw many men present gazing at Su Miaoyin with infatuated eyes.

"Such esteemed fairy ladies taking such interest in conversation here today, coincidentally meeting here by fate, why not find an elegant place and chat together?!"

A clear voice rang out.

As the crowd turned, a young man in white with a folding fan, smiling, walked over.

This young man’s appearance attracted countless gazes.

"Situ Ao, the son of the Great Xia Dynasty’s Great General Situ Baifeng, having ranked in the top twenty of the Transcendent List two years ago, is now likely stronger, with the strength to challenge the top five!"

"Brother Situ speaks rightly, I had the same thought, it’s just right for several major forces to ally, together exploring this Tianyuan Secret Realm, jointly seizing opportunities, and with some supreme beauties accompanying us, wouldn’t that be wonderful?!"

A young man in a robe of mixed black and gold, exuding nobility was eloquent and spirited as he stepped into the scene with a smile.

"The third prince of the Da Xia Royal Family, Saint Xia!"

"This time, he has actually come to Tianyuan City!"

"A year ago, he defeated the fifth-ranking East Sea Wanderer on the Transcendent List in a famous battle! Now a year has passed, who knows what level his power has reached!"

However, facing the invitation from Situ Ao and Saint Xia, Zi Yuan merely sneered, "Sorry, I’m not interested in joining forces with you. My Xuantian Sect will act alone."

The Emperor’s daughter Xiyue said indifferently, "Entering the Tianyuan Secret Realm together, if we encounter an enticing opportunity, there will surely be a struggle. Instead of these hypocritical fronts, it’s better to be enemies from the start!"

"We all know the score, so why be so fake?!"

Su Miaoyin smiled radiantly, enchanting the heart, and looking at Situ Ao and Saint Xia, she said, "Miao Yin is honored to have the opportunity to drink together with the two gentlemen..."

"But unfortunately, the two sisters are unwilling to come along. If Miao Yin goes to the feast alone, who knows how people outside will talk about the two gentlemen, so perhaps Miao Yin should not go."

Her voice, mild and regretful, elicited natural sympathy.

Nothing blameworthy about it.

Seeing their invitation rejected, Situ Ao and Xia Feng’s faces darkened, but under the watchful eyes of many, they could only force a smile to maintain decorum.

Chen Xiao quietly noted the information in the conversations around him.

It seems Situ Ao and Saint Xia are not ordinary people; their power is considerable.

If encountered within the secret realm, caution is needed.

Moreover, not only them, but many other hidden powerful figures should not be underestimated.

On the Transcendent List of the Outer Domain of the Kunlun Realm, there are fifty top-tier transcendent warriors, especially the top ten, each possessing formidable strength.

And, there are some reserved, unlisted warriors whose strength isn’t inferior.

At their level, they are virtually at the pinnacle of the Transcendent Realm, barely a step away from the Heavenly Realm, and entering the Tianyuan Secret Realm is to achieve a breakthrough in the Heavenly Realm in one swoop within it, acquiring vast resources for their respective forces!

After all, within the Tianyuan Secret Realm, opportunities abound, and whoever possesses overwhelming strength can roam freely within, obtaining more resources.

This is why major forces are eager to send their experts below the Heavenly Realm into the Tianyuan Secret Realm!

Suddenly, Chen Xiao felt a gaze cast upon him.

It was Zi Yuan!

The latter was glaring at him angrily, her delicate face full of hatred, teeth clenched.

Oops, been discovered!

Chen Xiao felt a bit embarrassed, but since he had been caught, he could only brace himself to meet her gaze.

Zi Yuan immediately led the Xuantian Sect members over, brimming with murderous intent.

The scene promptly attracted everyone’s attention.

"Who is this?"

"Looking at Zi Yuan’s demeanor, it seems like she has a deep grudge against him?"

"Probably some clueless fellow who offended Zi Yuan before, now he’s finished."

"..."

The crowd looked at Chen Xiao with schadenfreude.

Upon reaching Chen Xiao, Zi Yuan immediately launched into mocking, "You dared to come to Tianyuan City? Do you think this is the mundane world? With so many powerful folks here, do you believe you can pick up perks as easily as in the Dragon Vein?!"

"Are you concerned about me?"

Facing her aggressive questioning, Chen Xiao merely raised an eyebrow casually.

One remark instantly broke Zi Yuan’s defenses, "Who’s concerned about you, you rogue?!"

Li Kani blinked her big eyes and asked, "Chen Xiao, who is this?"

Chen Xiao answered, "Just call her Little Eight."

"Oh." Li Kani glanced at Zi Yuan, flashing a sweet smile, "I’m Li Kani. You can call me Seventh Sister. From now on, I’ll call you Little Eight."

"Who’s Little Eight?!" Zi Yuan instantly broke her defense, drawing her sword, "Chen Xiao, I want to kill you, you senseless babbler!"

The Emperor’s daughter Xiyue also glided over, mockingly, "Zi Yuan, you wouldn’t really have something with this rogue, would you? Little Eight, haha, a really lucky ranking!"

Everyone was taken aback; so, Chen Xiao is the little thief they talked about?

Li Kani glanced at the Emperor’s daughter Xiyue, blinking, and asked Chen Xiao, "Is this... Little Nine?"

Chen Xiao laughed, "You can call her early, it’s alright."

"You—" The Emperor’s daughter Xiyue was infuriated, "Don’t spout nonsense, I have nothing to do with you!"

"Even though you are unwilling to admit it, as a man, having touched and seen, I must take responsibility." Chen Xiao said sincerely, "You wouldn’t mention raising your skirt and not recognize people, right?"

"Dare slander this Emperor’s daughter, I’ll kill you!" The Emperor’s daughter Xiyue unsheathed her sword to attack.

But then, she suddenly noticed Chen Wushuang nearby, and all her murderous aura had to be fully restrained.

She dared not be brash before Chen Wushuang.

Chen Xiao lightly smiled, "I knew you cared about me, reluctant to hit me."

The Emperor’s daughter Xiyue was so infuriated she almost coughed up blood.

Seeing the odd stares from those around her, she realized she couldn’t clear her name, even if she jumped into the Yellow River!

Su Miaoyin also arrived at this moment, her smile and voice incredibly alluring, "Little dear, those two sisters don’t recognize treasures, how about... come into sister’s arms, let sister console you properly?!"

She could sense the extremely intense masculine energy on Chen Xiao, which is the ideal choice for a partner among the disciples of Miaoqu Palace and naturally attracts them.

In that instant, surrounded by three absolute beauties, Chen Xiao became the focus of everyone.