It Turns Out, They Are the Protagonists

The Starry Sky Ancient Road, or it could also be called the ‘Ye Clan Ancient Road’. In ancient times, many clans with Dao Integration Realm experts had opened up ancient roads within their ancestral lands. Their purpose was to ensure their clan’s immortality.

Under normal circumstances, to maintain an Ancient Family’s status in the Nine Provinces, one would leave behind an ‘inheritance’ in the ancestral land, and two, like the first generation elders of the Ye Clan back then, leave behind a ‘Dao Integration Ancient Road’.

Back then, Ye Qingxin’s spiritual sense couldn’t open the Ye Clan’s ancient road. Now that her true body had descended, the first thing she thought of was the Ye Clan’s descendants.

“This is a secret of the Ye Clan. Would it be inappropriate for me to go with you?” Mu Zhian asked with some concern.

For Mu Zhian, there naturally wasn’t any feeling of ‘unease’ or such, but he didn’t want to attract trouble. After all, with many eyes and ears around, some might feel it inappropriate for someone from the Mu family to enter the ‘Ye Clan Ancient Road’.

“It’s fine. In a sense, you are also half a member of the Ye family, and so is Lingxuan. You don’t need to feel uneasy.”

Ye Qingxin gently shook her head. Her black and red interwoven dress made her appear breathtakingly beautiful, her tone gentle like an elder’s guidance.

“Then I’ll wait for you outside the Ye Clan for a while,” Mu Zhian said.

“Alright. I’ll go check on the Ye Clan, then take the three of you to the Ye Clan Ancient Road.”

Shortly after, she took Ye Qian and Ye Lingxuan back to the Ye Clan in Tianxuan City.

Mu Zhian waited outside.

Even without thinking, he knew that there must be a huge commotion inside at this moment. After all, the Ye Clan once having a Dao Integration Realm expert was beyond any elder’s imagination.

With such a great power, even if the Ye Clan had declined, they could rise again in the blink of an eye.

Moreover, once the Dao Integration Ancient Road was opened, every future Ye Clan member could step inside. Even if they couldn’t completely pass through the ancient road, it would still be greatly beneficial to them.

Half an hour later.

Ye Qingxin walked gracefully, leading Ye Lingxuan and Ye Qian out of the Ye Clan. Behind them, many Ye Clan elders and members followed closely, each with respectful and excited expressions.

“Let’s go. This trip shouldn’t take long. I’ll send you back to the sect afterward.” Ye Qingxin looked at Mu Zhian, her voice cool, her bewitching red eyes filled with gentleness.

With that said, she raised her fingertip, and a crimson-gold formation appeared beneath each of their feet.

Not only Mu Zhian and the others, but also the three young girls from the Ye Clan had formations light up beneath their feet.

They were currently at the peak of Foundation Establishment Realm and wanted to try fighting against their ancestor.

As for the several Ye Clan elders, their spiritual power was weakened and couldn’t step onto the ancient road, so they could only send their granddaughters for training.

Teleportation formation…?

Mu Zhian’s eyes flickered slightly. He could feel the surrounding space distorting. They were no longer in Tianxuan City.

“This Dao Integration Ancient Road was created by several Ye Clan elders back then. The one who can open it must be a descendant of the first generation elders, and the minimum requirement to open it is Nascent Soul Realm.”

Ye Qingxin’s hair cascaded down, a hint of regret in her tone: “It’s just a pity that after the great change in the rules of heaven and earth, not a single Nascent Soul Realm cultivator appeared in the Ye Clan.”

As she explained, she looked up and said, “We’ve arrived.”

Weng!

Along with a spatial fluctuation, a passage quickly appeared in their vision.

This world looked like the starry sky of the universe. No living beings could be seen around, only a woman in a black and red dress standing quietly at the end of the ancient road ahead.

“This is…”

Mu Zhian subconsciously glanced at Ye Qingxin.

The woman at the end of the ancient road looked exactly like Ye Qingxin.

“This is a wisp of spiritual sense I left in this ancient road in the past. Her realm will be the same as the Ye Clan descendant accepting the inheritance. As long as they can last ten rounds against her, they can successfully pass through this ancient road and obtain the Ye Clan’s inheritance.”

Ye Qingxin said, “You can all go and try. Young Friend Mu and I will wait for your good news here.”

Sparks constantly flickered around her, her figure blurry, as if she was in another world, her cultivation level unfathomable.

Ye Lingxuan seemed somewhat surprised, looking at the woman beside her.

“But I’m from the Forbidden Zone…”

“The Forbidden Zone ultimately belonged to the Ye Clan back then. You don’t need to feel uneasy. If you can pass this trial, it will also be of great help to your future cultivation.”

With a gentle voice, Ye Qingxin looked at Ye Lingxuan, a smile on her face.

Ye Lingxuan and Ye Qian exchanged glances, then both said respectfully, “Then we’ll trouble Ancestor.”

The three young girls beside them also respectfully bowed to Ye Qingxin.

…

Before the entrance to the Dao Integration Ancient Road, after watching the Ye Clan descendants step onto the ancient road, Mu Zhian could finally focus his attention on Ye Qingxin.

Undoubtedly, this beautiful ancestor of the Ye family was indeed a clear, charming, and sexy great beauty.

Although she had targeted Mu Zhian a few times in the past, it was for the sake of standing up for the Ye Clan’s descendants. Mu Zhian naturally didn’t mind.

After all, if she hadn’t stood up for the Ye Clan descendants, he wouldn’t have had the opportunity to interact with Ye Qingxin, let alone play some fun little games with her in private.

“It will take them at least half a month to step onto the ancient road. During this time, you can meditate and cultivate here. Although the Spiritual Energy here isn’t as dense as in the Heavenly Court, it’s still much denser than the outside world.”

Ye Qingxin advised the young man beside her with some elder-like guidance.

“Sister Ye, do you think they can pass this trial?” Mu Zhian asked.

“Even if they can’t pass, it will be greatly beneficial to their future cultivation,” Ye Qingxin said calmly.

Ultimately, defeating her wisp of clone was almost impossible. Even at the same realm, the Ye sisters couldn’t compare to her in terms of battle experience and the richness of techniques.

“Sister Ye, won’t you let me try?” Mu Zhian asked.

“If someone who isn’t a member of the Ye Clan steps onto this ancient road, they won’t face a clone of similar realm, but the peak strength of my clone.”

Ye Qingxin said with a smile, “If you’re confident in defeating my clone, you can also go and try.”

“Then forget it.” Mu Zhian smiled nonchalantly, not feeling any regret.

He very naturally reached out and embraced the beauty in the black and red dress, looking up at the ancient road ahead. At this moment, a picture scroll appeared ahead. Within the scroll, they could clearly see the Ye Clan members on the ancient road fighting against the clones Ye Qingxin had left behind.

This battle was too brutal, almost a one-sided massacre.

Although Ye Qingxin’s realm was suppressed, it could only be said that an ancestor was still an ancestor.

Her aura was too powerful. Black sparks flickered within the crimson-gold flames around her, like a witch in fire. Her aura alone had already suppressed the Ye Clan descendants.

Ye Qian activated the World-Purifying Green Lotus. When she opened her beautiful eyes, a faint green light flowed within. Strands of Dao light overflowed from the World-Purifying Green Lotus, seemingly capable of suppressing all things in the world. With every move, the World-Purifying Green Lotus seemed to contain the principles of heaven and earth.

However, the next moment, Ye Qingxin’s figure vanished before Ye Qian’s eyes. The World-Purifying Green Lotus didn’t capture her figure. The next moment, flames had already completely engulfed Ye Qian.

Then, in the next moment, Ye Qian, engulfed by flames, reappeared before the ancient road.

She had to step onto the trial to fight against her ancestor again, until her spiritual power was completely exhausted, or she gave up on the trial.

On the other side, Ye Lingxuan also faced the same situation. The Desolate Time Lock rewrote time, sealing Ye Qingxin’s movements. However, before that, overwhelming flames had already come crashing down from mid-air.

This power was too terrifying, even making Mu Zhian’s heart tremble: “No wonder Sister Ye thinks they can’t win against your clone.”

Even if Ye Qingxin’s clone’s realm was suppressed, they were still not on the same level in terms of aura, techniques, and experience.

“This clone, or rather, this wisp of spiritual sense, was left behind when I ascended to the Heavenly Court. But both the techniques and experience are completely connected to my current true body,” Ye Qingxin said faintly.

“How much they can obtain from the ancient road depends on Qian’er and the others themselves.”

“Can’t you go easy on them or something? If they win, they can go further on this ancient road and gain more, right?” Mu Zhian asked.

Ye Qingxin chuckled softly: “I wasn’t the only one who opened this Ye Clan Ancient Road. Several first-generation elders set it up together. The purpose was to make future Ye Clan descendants work hard to cultivate in order to pass through this ancient road.”

“Besides, I can’t control the strength of that clone myself.”

As Ye Qingxin spoke, she looked up, gazing at the several clan members constantly being defeated by her clone in the distance. Her gaze quickly settled on Ye Qian.

“World-Purifying Green Lotus, I heard that even the Jade Empress would only choose one disciple to teach it to. I didn’t expect her to choose Qian’er.”

Mu Zhian said, “Back then, Yao Meng thought her spiritual sense was about to dissipate between heaven and earth, and Qian’er had good compatibility with her, so she chose Qian’er as her disciple.”

Ye Qingxin narrowed her beautiful eyes and said faintly, “Compatibility…? Could it be that Qian’er, like the Jade Empress, also likes to cuckold…”

This is my blind spot in knowledge… Mu Zhian pondered for a moment: “Then should we wait for them here?”

He wrapped his arm around Ye Qingxin’s plump, soft waist, turned to look at the tall and sexy older sister, and said gently, “Or should we change locations?”

Ye Qingxin’s composure instantly crumbled, her indifferent posture vanishing completely. Her cheeks flushed red like she was drunk, and she glared at him, her tone carrying a hint of an elder’s guidance:

“It will take them at least half a month to leave this ancient road. During this time, you can cultivate here… But don’t mess around here. If their spirits can’t hold up, they will be automatically teleported here. If they discover you and me…”

“So what? I believe Sister Lingxuan and their spiritual power isn’t that weak.”

Mu Zhian shrugged: “And I don’t mind them knowing about this. Does Sister Ye mind so much?”

A hint of helplessness appeared on Ye Qingxin’s usually elegant face. She said softly, “I am their ancestor after all. If I really get together with you… how will I face them in the future?”

Could she tell them: The Brother Mu you like, I like him too. Why don’t you two sisters yield to your elder?

Mu Zhian’s hand slid down from her waist, and he said with a smile, “If Sister Ye is so worried, we can find a chance to test their thoughts next time. I think Sister Lingxuan and the others won’t mind, maybe they’ll even be happy about it.”

Ye Qingxin’s delicate brows furrowed slightly.

Actually, she had considered this matter many times before, but she couldn’t get past it in her heart.

“If I remember correctly, Sister Ye also resonated with the Heavenly Dao back then, right? Since you’ve been in the Heavenly Court for so long, why not consider severing your own Dao and resonating with the New Heavenly Dao?” Mu Zhian suddenly asked.

Hearing this, Ye Qingxin shook her head and sighed softly: “When I resonated with the Heavenly Dao back then, I didn’t know the Heavenly Dao was different. Now, if I want to sever my own Dao and re-harmonize with the Dao, it’s equivalent to recultivating for a lifetime. The difficulty is ultimately too great, and besides—”

“Mmm~ Didn’t I just tell you not to mess around on this ancient road? If you mess around again, this Seat will suppress you here for ten days and a half, and let you calm down properly.”

Ye Qingxin’s delicate body trembled slightly. She covered her mouth, biting her red lips, trying hard to avoid making sweet, alluring nasal sounds, then quickly became embarrassed and angry.

I’ve basically done everything with Sister Ye except the last step before, why is she so shy now that it’s her true body…? Mu Zhian muttered silently, withdrawing his hand.

He suddenly noticed that within the picture scroll before the ancient road, Ye Qingxin’s clone, which had been flawless like a flame witch, suddenly trembled slightly in her legs while fighting against the Ye Clan descendants, a hint of blush appearing on her cheeks.

Mu Zhian subconsciously glanced at the sexy and tall beauty beside him.

Could it be… Sister Ye’s true body’s sensations are synchronized with her clone on the ancient road?

“Actually, if you resonate with the New Heavenly Dao, you don’t need to sever your own Dao, because the New Heavenly Dao can directly replace the Heavenly Dao, letting you resonate with her,” Mu Zhian said calmly.

Ye Qingxin was skeptical: “How is that possible?”

“The Heavenly Court’s rules are different from the rules of heaven and earth. In the Heavenly Court, I decide the rules. Sister Ye, you can trust me,” Mu Zhian said.

Ye Qingxin looked at Mu Zhian in astonishment, speechless for a moment.

Could someone really achieve this?

Just then, Mu Zhian reached out and held Ye Qingxin’s small hand again. Then, the next moment, Ye Qingxin vaguely felt a charming aura emanating from him.

Immediately afterward, the originally handsome young man beside her, his body’s time actually started to rewind to his past appearance.

“Sister Ye, don’t you want to be with me forever?” Mu Zhian looked up at her, his voice incredibly gentle, but his eyes held a charm that could drive women crazy.

A great power like Ye Qingxin could naturally resist, but seeing the young man before her in this posture, her gaze couldn’t leave his body. She subconsciously swallowed, her cheeks flushed red like she was drunk.

“Shh.”

Just as Ye Qingxin was about to speak, Mu Zhian suddenly placed a finger against her lips, then stood on tiptoes, leaning close to the beauty’s crystal-clear earlobe, and whispered:

“Don’t speak. Sister Ye wouldn’t want our relationship to be discovered by Sister Lingxuan and the others, right?”

Ye Qingxin glared at Mu Zhian: “You’re getting bolder and bolder, even daring to threaten this Seat?”

The might of a Dao Integration Realm expert gradually emanated from her body, but the next moment, as Mu Zhian embraced her firm, slender waist, her originally imposing aura like a witch in fire vanished completely, and she stammered:

“Don’t… don’t do this here. If someone sees…”

“They can’t see us now, right?” Mu Zhian smiled.

This was the entrance to the ancient road, and the several young girls from the Ye Clan had already stepped onto the ancient road, currently fighting against Ye Qingxin’s clone. It was indeed impossible for anyone to notice.

The resistance in Ye Qingxin’s eyes grew stronger. From the past until now, no one had ever dared to threaten her.

Moreover, this person was just a little cultivator who had just recently advanced to the Nascent Soul Realm. Before her, he had always acted obedient, complying with everything she said.

Thinking of this, Ye Qingxin frowned slightly, about to speak in displeasure.

However, the next moment, her red lips were gently kissed by the young man.

“Mmm…”

Ye Qingxin’s red eyes widened slightly, staring intently at the young man before her. His dark eyes emitted the Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox’s charming aura, as if nine fox tail phantoms were slowly blooming behind him.

Coupled with the feelings Ye Qingxin had suppressed in her heart in the past, they now erupted completely in this kiss.

But she was the ancestor of the Ye Clan, and the Ye Clan descendants were currently undergoing the trial on this ancient road.

If she was seen being intimate with him here…

Ye Qingxin bit her tongue, subconsciously taking half a step back, but Mu Zhian immediately followed closely.

This Dao Integration Realm expert was unexpectedly helpless like an ordinary woman, accidentally falling to the ground.

She could see the sky of the Ye Clan Ancient Road before her, like a galaxy.

She could vaguely hear the sounds of the Ye Clan descendants fighting against her clone. Then, the next moment, she saw the young man’s handsome face approaching her.

Ye Qingxin’s long, curled eyelashes couldn’t help but tremble slightly. Then, she slightly raised her trembling fingertips.

Her slender jade fingers, painted with red nail polish, lightly tapped the ground. The next moment, crimson-gold fire walls rose from all directions, completely concealing the two within.

Before the ancient road, Ye Qingxin’s clone, which had been incomparably powerful like a god or demon, also seemed to tremble slightly, her state clearly somewhat amiss.

Shared senses, so this wisp of spiritual sense also felt all of Ye Qingxin’s current experiences.

Strands of flames flickered in her hair, her long, curling hair spreading out like seaweed. Ye Qingxin simply reached out and gently caressed Mu Zhian’s face, her red eyes rippling with tender affection.

“Sister Ye, here is fine too, right?” Mu Zhian whispered in her ear.

The charming flame fairy opened her eyes, glanced at him, her eyes hazy. She gently wrapped her arms around Mu Zhian’s neck, letting him bury his face in her bosom.

Then, a soft and shy voice gently echoed before the Ye Clan Ancient Road:

“Mmm… Whatever you like.”

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Adding author notes for context:

【Just a small reminder, this is a Xianxia world, not ancient times, not ancient times, not ancient times! The civilizations in the Nine Provinces are different. There’s no distinction between ‘modern clothes’ and ‘ancient clothes’. I’ve written about stockings and high heels more than once in my book.】