Xuanhuan: The Empress and I Swapped Bodies - Chapter 50

“What? You want to search for Divine Phoenix blood yourself? That’s… inappropriate!”

“We can easily dispatch elite forces from the Divine Dragon royal family to search on your behalf. There’s no need for you to take such risks!”

Ye Wushuang was currently the Divine Dragon Empress—a figure of supreme status and the focus of countless eyes. If word got out that she had left the Divine Dragon Palace, hordes of enemies would undoubtedly hunt him down.

Thus, Zongzheng Liu Ning strongly opposed Ye Wushuang’s proposal.

But Ye Wushuang had his reasons.

First, searching personally would be far more efficient. His current strength rivaled that of an Immortal Emperor, making him nearly unmatched in most secret realms. Self-preservation wouldn’t be an issue.

Second, nearly a year had passed since he arrived in this world, yet he had never once stepped beyond the Divine Dragon Palace. His knowledge of the outside world came solely from books. He longed for real experience—to break free from his gilded cage and truly explore.

So when Zongzheng objected, Ye Wushuang countered firmly:

“I’ll use the Seventy-Two Transformations to conceal my identity. No one will recognize me.”

“Moreover, venturing out is part of cultivation. It’ll temper my mind and spirit, paving the way for a natural breakthrough to the Immortal Emperor realm!”

“Besides… it’s been far too long since I last traveled.”

The original Divine Dragon Empress had ventured out in her youth, albeit under heavy guard. But after ascending the throne, she had never left again—every move scrutinized, every step monitored.

From that perspective, Ye Wushuang’s argument held weight.

Zongzheng Liu Ning hesitated, momentarily speechless.

“But—”

“My Grass Script Sword Technique has reached perfection. Even against an Immortal Emperor, I can hold my own. Only a Heaven-Sovereign could truly threaten me!”

“Yet those secret realms are fraught with unknowns, with dangers—”

“If you’re still uneasy, I’ll take the Heaven-Overturning Seal. With such a treasure, even a Heaven-Sovereign wouldn’t stop me from escaping.”

“You… Fine.”

In the end, Zongzheng relented.

Ye Wushuang could embark on his journey to seek the Divine Phoenix blood.

But leaving the Divine Dragon Palace wasn’t so simple.

Before departing, he needed to inform the real Divine Dragon Empress—after all, he was currently inhabiting her body. Vanishing without a word might make her suspect him of outright theft!

Thus, he sought her out at the same location where he had previously awakened his bloodline.

Yet the moment he approached, a voice addressed him:

“Your purpose here is already known.”

“Her Majesty is at a critical juncture in her cultivation. Thus, on her behalf, I grant you permission to journey forth.”

“However, your travels must not exceed one year.”

“Her Majesty’s breakthroughs are imminent. Once she emerges, your bodies must be exchanged back.”

“Moreover, as the Divine Dragon Empress, you cannot remain absent from the empire for long. Prolonged disappearance would invite chaos.”

“Understood.”

Ye Wushuang nodded.

He knew the Divine Dragon Empress couldn’t vanish indefinitely. Though state affairs were managed by the Divine Dragon Council, her presence symbolized stability. Prolonged absence would breed unrest.

The conditions were reasonable.

With approval secured, he swiftly prepared for departure—packing treasures, currency, and most importantly, male attire.

Now that he could freely use the Seventy-Two Transformations, he had no intention of masquerading as a woman.

He would reclaim his true form.

…

A day later, a man bearing a Immortal King-grade sword slipped unnoticed from the Divine Dragon Palace.

Yet as Zongzheng Liu Ning watched the departing figure, his expression twisted with bewilderment.

“A male form? Has Her Majesty always wished to be a man?”

“But she once vowed to uphold the heavens as a woman…”

“Perhaps… she simply wishes to experiment?”

“No matter. Let her indulge her whims.”

Shaking his head, he turned toward the void and commanded:

“You two.”

“At your service!”

“Follow Her Majesty from a distance. Remain undetected. But if danger arises, protect her at all costs.”

“By our lives, we shall ensure her safety!”

Though this was ostensibly a solo expedition, Zongzheng would never truly let the Empress roam unprotected.

The fate of the Divine Dragon Empire hinged on her survival.

Thus, two Immortal Emperor-level experts—deadliest of the royal family’s shadow guards—were dispatched.

Trained to detonate their very souls if necessary, they were the ultimate failsafe.

Unaware of his invisible escort, Ye Wushuang reveled in newfound freedom.

For three whole days, he wandered the Divine Dragon Imperial City incognito, absorbing every sight before finally setting his course.

His destination?

A forbidden land within the Blazing Heaven World—the Flaming Abyss.

According to the royal archives, this infernal realm once imprisoned a peerless Scarlet Phoenix, a being whose divine flames could incinerate all creation.

Slaughtering indiscriminately, it was ultimately subdued by a coalition of Heaven-Sovereigns and sealed within the Blazing Heaven World.

Over time, its prison morphed into a lethal expanse—the dreaded Flaming Abyss, where few dared tread.