However, the other party's response was very straightforward and did not trigger retribution from the Heavenly Dao, so it was clear that he had guessed wrong.

It seems that the key issue still lies with the Bai Ze Demon Saint.

Yu Yuan thought to himself.

This advisor of the Demon Emperor knew too many secrets, and he seemed to have always stayed in the Northern Continent. If he found the Chaos Bell Fragments first, it is indeed possible that he had collected them.

Thinking this, he no longer dwelt on his suspicions and turned to look at Xi He, "The second question, what is the Demon Emperor's entire plan?"

"I don't know!" Xi He answered succinctly, "At that time, His Majesty only asked me to fake death and escape, and then self-seal and wait for his return. As for everything else, it was all entrusted to the Bai Ze Demon Saint, and I know nothing about it."

"How can you be a Heavenly Queen like a decorative vase? You don't know this, you don't know that..." Receiving no answer to either question, Yu Yuan couldn't help but speak irritably, "Can't you have any other strengths besides being good-looking and having a big butt capable of bearing children?"

Xi He's face chilled, and she suppressed the anger in her heart, "There is also a third question, ask it quickly if you want to know, then let me and my son leave after you've asked!"

"Now I suddenly don't want to ask the third question, anyway, you also wouldn't know about those real secret matters," Yu Yuan said impatiently.

"You're being deceitful! You never intended to let us go!" Xi He couldn't help but shout angrily.

Her towering peaks undulated violently due to her agitation.

Because her mana protection was gone, her golden gown clung tightly to her body under the blow of the Gang Wind, revealing her exquisite curves without reserve.

Hearing her accusation, Yu Yuan stretched out his hand with an annoyed expression, skillfully smacking Xi He's plump buttocks, and scolded, "You can't even answer a single question, and you have the nerve to accuse me of being deceitful?"

"Slap!"

The crisp sound of a strike echoing through the void, merging into the vast whiteness of chaos.

"Shameless!"

Xi He was startled, looking at Yu Yuan, her gaze suddenly filled with a hint of fear.

At the same time, the Golden Crow Crown Prince, who had been flung away by Yu Yuan earlier, seemed to be reminded of something by that slap; his complexion turned blood red, and he suddenly shouted angrily, "Damn Yu Yuan, if you dare to touch a hair on my mother, once my father and the others return, you'll pay the price in blood!"

"Oh?"

Yu Yuan followed the voice to look at the Golden Crow Crown Prince.

Due to the distance and the white mist of chaos, even he could not clearly see the other's appearance but could vaguely make out a figure being closely protected.

Sensing Yu Yuan's murderous intent, Xi He quickly spoke up, "Xiao Liu is talking nonsense. Daoist friend, don't stoop to his level... Right, Daoist friend, that time you made a commotion in the Demon Court to save Red Cloud Ancestor, your actual target was the Hongmeng Purple Qi, wasn't it?"

Yu Yuan's eyes lit up slightly, "How do you know about the Hongmeng Purple Qi?"

Seeing that she successfully diverted his attention, Xi He promptly struck while the iron was hot and earnestly said, "There is no Hongmeng Purple Qi on Red Cloud Ancestor; you don't need to waste your efforts any longer!"

Yu Yuan's heart chilled slightly.

All this time, he had firmly believed that there was Hongmeng Purple Qi on Red Cloud Ancestor's body, and as long as he obtained this strand of Hongmeng Purple Qi, he could achieve Sainthood and thus change the outcome of the Divine Enthronement.

But now Xi He was declaring confidently that there was no Hongmeng Purple Qi on the Red Cloud Ancestor, and it also did not attract Heavenly Dao's lightning punishment.

This meant that she was not lying to capture his attention!

"If not on him, then on whom?"

Yu Yuan asked, completely puzzled.

"On a mysterious Daoist whom no one has ever seen..." Xi He said solemnly, "At that time, it was when the Demon Court was at its zenith, but His Majesty predicted a colossal calamity in the future, unimaginable in scale. To survive this great calamity, His Majesty decided to seize the Hongmeng Purple Qi at all costs, in order to achieve Sainthood!

That day, the Heavenly Court set up a Heaven and Earth Net, using the pretext of punishing the East King to lure Red Cloud Ancestor to the East Sea, then ambushed him on the way... And then a mysterious Daoist suddenly appeared, repelling everyone with a single strike, and rescued the remnant soul of Red Cloud Ancestor.

His Majesty and the others quickly pursued, but they only saw noble and unparalleled Hongmeng Purple Qi that rose to the sky, and then in an instant, vanished without a trace."

"What did that Daoist look like?" Yu Yuan asked eagerly.

Xi He shook her head, "At that time, only His Majesty, Taiyi, and Kunpeng were involved in this affair; even Bai Ze did not know of it."

"Such an important matter and they didn't bring Bai Ze, but brought Kunpeng?"

Yu Yuan looked at her somewhat suspiciously and then seemed to understand.

These brothers were clearly using Kunpeng Ancestor as a scapegoat; whether or not they succeeded in seizing the Hongmeng Purple Qi, it was Kunpeng Ancestor who would take the blame and not tarnish their reputation.

In any case, this was not the first time that Kunpeng Ancestor had been used in this way.

He didn't mind taking on one more blame.

Xi He's answer was also almost what he had guessed.

Yu Yuan inwardly sighed with regret but also felt a sense of relief.

Since the Hongmeng Purple Qi indeed appeared when Red Cloud Ancestor faced danger, it proved that his previous investigations were not meaningless.

Next, he just needed to collect the remaining Chaos Bell Fragments and then travel to that point in time to snatch the Hongmeng Purple Qi.

Of course, this would inevitably be fraught with difficulties.

But no matter what, it was still much better than aimlessly searching as before.

"Everything you just said was of your own accord and doesn't count in the three questions. Now, there's one last question!" Yu Yuan, ignoring Xi He's objections, pressed forcefully, "What's the deal with your sister Chang Xi? Did she seal herself away just like you did?"

Hearing the words "Chang Xi," Xi He's complexion changed drastically, and her eyes revealed an extremely complex expression.

Surprise, hatred, disgust, guilt...

She looked at Yu Yuan somewhat unnaturally and asked, "Why are you asking about her?"

Yu Yuan caught the changes in her expression and grew curious. His tone became harsh, "I am the one asking the questions... spill it now!"

Xi He's expression fluctuated, she shook her head and said, "You should change the question. This is a matter between us sisters; there's nothing to say."

"Oh?"

Yu Yuan raised his eyebrows and sneered, "What gives you the illusion that you can bargain? Or do you want to experience that slap from before again?"

As he spoke, his left hand stretched out, conjuring a Giant Spirit God Palm to grab Xi He, who had all her Dao Xing sealed by the Daluo Divine Needle, then he raised his right hand as if to strike.

"Don't!"

Xi He struggled violently, her full upper body floundering uselessly in Yu Yuan's giant palm like a carp out of water.

"This is your last chance to think," Yu Yuan said softly to her, "Heavenly Queen, I presume you wouldn't want to be spanked in front of your children, right?"

Xi He's face turned incredibly sour.

She had already been hit by the person before her hundreds of years ago and knew that he was absolutely not just threatening her.

He was truly capable of such an act!

"I'll tell you!"

Xi He ultimately chose to submit.

"Chang Xi is probably trapped in the past like Your Majesty... At that time, His Majesty called Chang Xi to the Demon Emperor Hall, saying that there was an important matter to discuss with her.

I don't know what exactly transpired, but after that, she never came out of the Demon Emperor Hall again."

"You don't know?" Yu Yuan looked at Xi He with some surprise, "She's your sister, and she went missing after being summoned to the Demon Emperor Hall. Didn't you even bother to ask?"

A flash of guilt crossed Xi He's eyes, soon replaced by hatred.

"At that time, I wished she were dead! She was my own sister! Yet after my children were killed by that damnable Da Yi, she actually said that my children were at fault first and tried to prevent me from avenging them!"

"Just for that, you didn't bother to inquire about her?"

Yu Yuan scoffed coldly, thinking to himself that indeed, like mother, like children.

Those Golden Crow Crown Princes that emerged from Tang Valley, although possibly manipulated by someone scheming, were mostly arrogant and spoiled.

And the one who likely fostered such arrogance was Xi He's endless doting as a mother.

At this moment, Xi He looked back at him with cold eyes and said solemnly, "I have answered all three questions. Can you let me and my children leave now?"

"Sorry..." Yu Yuan shook his head, speaking earnestly, "As for those who wanted me dead, I have to deal with them first. Only then can I sleep at ease."