Chapter 2557

The Immortal Emperor glanced at Yan Aohan. "But since you agreed, will your wife be angry?"

Yan Aohan looked back at him. "When you agreed, did the Empress get angry?"

"Impossible. My wife trusts me completely. As long as I make a promise, she supports me." The Immortal Emperor spoke with great pride.

Yan Aohan snorted. "Then why did you even ask? You know her character well enough. Asking such a silly question now is unnecessary."

The Immortal Emperor realized she had indeed asked too much. Based on her understanding of Zhu Yanyi, she would have agreed even if Yan Aohan hadn’t spoken up. Since Yan Aohan was the one asking, her agreement was certain.

The leaders of other sects watched Yan Aohan. They finally understood why Zhu Yanyi was so confident. Her own strength was part of it, having the Immortal Emperor and Black Emperor as backers was another, but the biggest reason was that her husband was the Yan Emperor. As the Yan Empress, she didn’t need to worry about external factors. Her confidence was justified.

Yao Hua Yin Guo seemed to have figured everything out. "Your Majesty, Yan Emperor, I am willing to trade my cultivation, talent, soul, life, and everything I own. In exchange, I ask for a peaceful life for all beings in the Demon Realm after their ascension."

Yan Aohan hummed. she spread her left hand, and the Earth Book appeared in her palm. It covered Yao Hua Yin Guo. Slowly, she shrank until she was absorbed into the book, as if her existence had been a dream.

Yan Aohan tapped the Earth Book with his right hand. It began to spin, emitting a soft, gentle light. Gradually, everyone except the Immortal Emperor and the Empress closed their eyes.

After about the time it took to burn a stick of incense, Yan Aohan put away the Earth Book. The Immortal Emperor spoke first. "You made them forget about Yao Hua Yin Guo."

"Yes. It is better for them to forget some things, such as the truth of her disappearance and my identity." Yan Aohan nodded, explaining her plan. "This incident is merely a disturbance. Not only the Hundred Changes Hall, but other sects also have evil cultivators. The Hall Master died fighting them. The Hundred Changes Hall can elect a successor. Also, other sects may now accept demon immortals."

The Immortal Emperor glanced at Yan Aohan. "You are taking over my role. You decided these matters for me."

"I am just reminding you. You are the one who must announce it." Yan Aohan looked at him, offering a gentle reminder.

The Immortal Emperor understood the true meaning behind Yan Aohan’s actions. He joked, complaining slightly, and looked at the others who were still asleep. "What did you do with Yao Hua Yin Guo?"

"As an Upper Immortal, she possesses immortal energy. Her essence, blood, flesh, and soul are excellent for nourishing Yin souls. I used her Yin soul energy to heal the souls she harmed and created a Demon Nurturing Pool. In the future, demon cultivators will visit this pool before reincarnation. This will increase their chances of successful ascension."

Yan Aohan spoke slowly. "After resolving all her karma, I will extract one soul fragment and one spirit fragment. She will enter reincarnation to experience human hardships. If she succeeds, she might become a good ally for the Demon Realm in the future. But that is for later. For now, let her atone for her sins."

The Immortal Emperor nodded slightly, understanding. "This resolution for Yao Hua Yin Guo is acceptable. At least we do not need to worry about the future of the remaining demon immortals."

As the Immortal Emperor had feared, due to their magic, only the Empress and Zhu Yanyi knew the truth. The Black Emperor and her Empress also knew. Everyone else forgot Yao Hua Yin Guo’s true identity, believing she had sacrificed herself. They also forgot Yan Aohan’s identity as the Yan Emperor.

After returning, Yan Aohan told Zhu Yanyi about the deal with Yao Hua Yin Guo. Zhu Yanyi immediately agreed to establish a Demon Immortal Hall within the Azure Sovereign Sect, with Qian Huansheng as its leader.

The details would be handled after they returned to the Azure Sovereign Sect.

Qian Huansheng did not object. As a demon immortal, even if he disliked managing affairs, he did not want other demon immortals to lack a good future. He agreed without hesitation.

Zhu Yanyi asked Yan Aohan, "Is the matter with the evil cultivators here completely finished?"

"Yes, it is finished. There are no major issues left. The notice for the next phase of the Heavenly Fortune Competition will likely arrive tomorrow or the day after." Yan Aohan replied.

Zhu Yanyi hummed. "So, even if the notice comes tomorrow, we will have a day or two to prepare?"

"Yes, why do you ask?" Yan Aohan asked.

Zhu Yanyi smiled mischievously. "Nothing. Husband, I think we should go collect our debts first."

Yan Aohan: (⊙o⊙)…

Zhu Yanyi looked serious. "Don’t you think we should ask the Immortal Emperor for what she owes us? She owes us quite a bit."

Ask the Immortal Emperor for things? Yan Aohan pondered for a moment, then nodded. "Indeed, it is time to collect our debts."

"Not just debts, but gifts too." Zhu Yanyi raised an eyebrow. "We did not work for free. She calculated us, so she should pay some compensation."

Yan Aohan laughed. "Then let’s go. Let’s find the Immortal Emperor and ask for our things."

Zhu Yanyi smiled and pulled Yan Aohan to find the Immortal Emperor.

The Immortal Emperor and the Empress were playing chess. The crisis was nearly over, allowing them to catch their breath. However, they had only played half a game when Yan Aohan and Zhu Yanyi arrived.

The Empress saw Zhu Yanyi and smiled. "What brings you here?"

Zhu Yanyi casually handed a bunch of grapes to the Empress, took one for herself, and said, "I am free every day. My husband handles our affairs, so I have more leisure. Besides, I am a new mother. In the mortal realm, this is the time for confinement."

The Empress chuckled. "You mention confinement to us? We know better than anyone. If you were truly in confinement, you wouldn’t be out. Even if you wanted to come out, the Yan Emperor wouldn’t let you."

"Same thing." Zhu Yanyi smiled. "I came to see you to collect debts from the Immortal Emperor."

The Immortal Emperor paused. "I feel like meeting you two is like encountering bandits."