Because of this mysterious fate, the relationship between Xu Nian and Mu Yuqing was invisibly drawn closer.

Of course, Xu Nian still harbored some suspicion towards Mu Yuqing.

After all, such a fate may not necessarily be a good thing.

"What is this great formation?" Xu Nian asked.

"Houtu Reincarnation Array," Mu Yuqing replied.

"Houtu Reincarnation Array?" Xu Nian looked puzzled.

What kind of formation is this?

Mu Yuqing solemnly explained, "The so-called Houtu Reincarnation Array is a divine-level great formation of utmost wonder. Anyone who enters the formation will have a dream, a dream they have never experienced before. If you can break free from the dream, then you have passed through the great formation. If not, your soul and strength will be completely devoured by the Asura Demon Tree."

Upon hearing this, Xu Nian was instantly surprised.

Such a formation is indeed akin to a fantasy array.

"But such a formation shouldn’t matter whether there are many people, right?" Xu Nian asked.

If it truly is just a dream test, then indeed it shouldn’t matter if there are many people or few.

Everyone must overcome their individual trials themselves.

"No, this Houtu Reincarnation Array is different from a normal dream array. All who enter the formation will enter the same illusion realm, and each person will have a different identity without knowing who the others are," Mu Yuqing explained.

"You mean if the three of us enter the array, we’ll fall into the same illusion and not know each other’s identities?" Xu Nian asked in astonishment.

"Yes, that’s the terrifying aspect of the Houtu Reincarnation Array. Because we don’t know each other’s identities in the dream, we may be enemies, or we may be relatives, even possibly strangers. Any kind of relationship could exist. If you die in the formation, you will die in reality too."

"To break the array, you must realize the true meaning of life in the dream, and everyone’s meaning of life is different," Mu Yuqing said.

Xu Nian was incredibly surprised upon hearing this.

It seems the Houtu Reincarnation Array is truly a perilous formation.

"Besides, another terrifying aspect of this formation lies in the possibility that you might lose all memories of reality upon entering the illusion realm," Mu Yuqing said.

"Even memories can be sealed?" Xu Nian was increasingly surprised.

One should know that if a person’s memory is sealed, it might be impossible to escape from the illusion realm.

This Asura Demon Tree will continue to devour their life force. Once one’s life force is devoured, there is basically no way but death.

"Kid, now you know fear. If you’re afraid, then get lost," Liu Yu sneered.

Xu Nian ignored Liu Yu’s words.

Since he chose this path, he wouldn’t easily give up.

"Actually, this formation can’t be started by just one person; it requires at least two people. So that’s why I initially wanted to bring you along to break the array," Mu Yuqing explained.

Xu Nian understood.

From the beginning, Mu Yuqing brought him here to break the array together.

If it weren’t for his appearance, Mu Yuqing’s choice should have been the fellow disciple who came with her initially.

But later, those two men died, leaving Mu Yuqing to target Xu Nian.

The appearance of Liu Yu, however, was unexpected for Mu Yuqing.

"Let’s go in together," Xu Nian said.

Mu Yuqing nodded.

Nearby, Liu Yu sneered disdainfully.

Then the three of them together headed towards the formation’s interior.

Upon entering the formation, Xu Nian felt an invisible force scan over his entire body.

Xu Nian and the others sat at the center of this formation.

Not long after sitting down, Xu Nian was overwhelmed by a strong drowsiness.

One should know that Xu Nian has already reached the Emperor Realm, and Mu Yuqing has reached the divine-level.

It’s not merely days without sleep; they wouldn’t feel tired even after decades or millions of years without sleep.

Thus, this drowsiness must be due to the interference of the formation.

Sure enough, before long, Xu Nian fell completely asleep.

And Mu Yuqing and Liu Yu were no exceptions; they all fell into a coma.

Suddenly, Xu Nian awoke abruptly, finding himself inside a colossal palace.

Around him were carved beams and painted pillars, resplendent and magnificent.

He was lying on an enormous dragon bed.

"Your Majesty, what’s wrong? Another nightmare?" A stunningly beautiful woman beside him looked at Xu Nian and asked.

Xu Nian looked at the woman before him, his eyes filled with confusion.

"Who are you? Where is this? Who am I?" Xu Nian asked three questions in a row.

"Your Majesty, you’ve forgotten. I am your beloved concubine Li Qingyu, and this is the palace of the Daxia Country. You are the Emperor of Daxia," the young woman gently replied.

Having said this, she rubbed Xu Nian’s temples, continuing. "Your Majesty must be overworked, too exhausted."

"I’m the Emperor of Daxia?" Xu Nian shook his head.

His eyes showed a hint of bewilderment.

Why didn’t he have any previous memories?

Looking at the woman in front of him, he always felt somewhat unfamiliar.

"Your Majesty, there’s still time before the morning court. How about I serve you and let you sleep a bit more?" Li Qingyu alluringly asked.

Xu Nian nodded.

Li Qingyu immediately snuggled into Xu Nian’s arms and then, in an extremely enchanting posture, sat on Xu Nian.

Over the next few days, Xu Nian gradually adapted to the life of the palace, adapted to the identity of the emperor.

He no longer doubted his identity.

Apart from handling palace affairs, Xu Nian was mostly entangled with Li Qingyu.

Inevitably, this Li Qingyu was indeed a charming demon.

Every time he was with Li Qingyu, Xu Nian could forget about many unpleasant troubles.

Time passed quickly, and a year went by in the blink of an eye.

Over the year, Xu Nian had no longer any doubts about being the Emperor of Daxia.

"Your Majesty, your servant has a sister whom I’d like to bring into the palace to serve you. Would that be possible?" One day, Li Qingyu suddenly said to Xu Nian.

"You have a sister?" Xu Nian asked in surprise.

Over the past year, Xu Nian hadn’t heard Li Qingyu mention that she had a sister.

"Yes, my sister has recently fallen for a poor scholar. My father and I both believe that poor scholar is using my sister, but regrettably, she remains obsessed. So I want to bring my sister into the palace to serve you," Li Qingyu said.

"Oh? So you’re asking me to break up a couple?" Xu Nian laughed and asked.

"Your Majesty, this isn’t about breaking up a couple. It’s saving my sister, so please approve," Li Qingyu said.

"Alright, you take care of this," Xu Nian replied carelessly.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Li Qingyu immediately rejoiced. "Your Majesty, my sister is much more beautiful than I am; you’ll surely like her when you see her."

Xu Nian was indifferent to this.