Chapter 32: Expelling the Kingdom of Daughters

The miraculous resurrection of the Ten Overlord Flowers left Han Tianyue, Mao Xuanzi, and Fang Zhe utterly astonished. However, since the rest of the populace was unaware that the Ten Overlord Flowers had ever truly died—believing only that they had temporarily vanished—their return at such a critical moment galvanized everyone to join forces and strike back together.

Yet, even with the addition of the Ten Overlord Flowers, they were no match for Ze Bei, Qun, Se, and Nian Wang. The moment the battle commenced, their defenses were instantly dismantled by the four adversaries.

"You hags, just wait to meet your doom!" Ze Bei, Qun, Se, and Nian Wang sneered.

Fang Zhe prepared to intervene again.

Han Tianyue grabbed Fang Zhe’s arm and cautioned, "Do not be impulsive. The resurrection of the Ten Overlord Flowers is surely suspicious. Let us wait; I believe that for the Kingdom of Daughters to have existed here for centuries, it must harbor secrets unknown to the outside world!"

Finding logic in Han Tianyue’s words, Fang Zhe held back.

Just then, the Ten Overlord Flowers spoke up: "You four shameless wretches! You bullied an old man in the heavens, then hunted him down into the mortal realm. Now that he is dead, you still refuse to spare his only disciple, and you even intend to commit genocide and destroy her country. Have you no shame?"

At these words, the faces of Ze Bei, Qun, Se, and Nian Wang turned deathly pale, though they quickly regained their composure. "You ten hags, where did you pick up such hearsay?"

The Ten Overlord Flowers replied enigmatically, "One cannot hide what one has done; your selfish motives have long since been laid bare!"

"Damn you, die, you foul hags!" Enraged, Ze Bei, Qun, Se, and Nian Wang charged directly at the Ten Overlord Flowers.

Suddenly, the sky was filled with an aura of regal authority. "Her Majesty arrives!"

This presence was far more powerful than that of the Ninth-Generation Matriarch. Everyone looked up to see an elderly woman descending, clad in a phoenix crown and ceremonial robes.

"This is..." Ze Bei, Qun, Se, and Nian Wang’s faces drained of all color.

The Ninth-Generation Matriarch immediately knelt, saying, "We respectfully welcome the First-Generation Revered Matriarch!"

The Ten Overlord Flowers, the Seven Heaven-Shaking Flowers, the Four Protectors, and the citizens of the Kingdom of Daughters all knelt in unison, echoing, "We respectfully welcome the First-Generation Revered Matriarch!"

"Detestable villains! Taking advantage of my absence in the heavens, you dare come here to bully my people!" As the First-Generation Revered Matriarch touched the ground, even Han Tianyue and his companions felt an irrepressible urge to bow before her.

Terrified, Ze Bei, Qun, Se, and Nian Wang prostrated themselves on the ground, begging, "We implore the First-Generation Revered Matriarch to spare our lives!"

The First-Generation Revered Matriarch cast a sidelong glance at them and commanded, "Begone! If I ever encounter you again, I shall show no mercy!"

"Yes!" Ze Bei, Qun, Se, and Nian Wang scrambled away, fleeing the borders of the Kingdom of Daughters in a panic.

Watching the villains depart, the Ninth-Generation Matriarch asked in confusion, "First-Generation Revered Matriarch, why did you not punish them?"

"Those villains are merely lackeys," the First-Generation Revered Matriarch replied. "Those behind them are not to be trifled with. It is better to avoid unnecessary trouble, provided the Kingdom of Daughters remains unharmed."

The Ninth-Generation Matriarch nodded.

"What of that wretch, the Divine Matriarch?" the First-Generation Revered Matriarch inquired.

"She is dead," the Ninth-Generation Matriarch answered.

"Dead? That saves the trouble." The First-Generation Revered Matriarch was well aware of the Divine Matriarch’s transgressions. She had intended to discipline her upon her return, but since she was already dead, she saw no need to pursue the matter further.

The First-Generation Revered Matriarch turned her gaze toward Han Tianyue, Mao Xuanzi, Fang Zhe, and Feng Shang. "You men are not bad, but the Kingdom of Daughters has a rule: men are not permitted to enter. Let bygones be bygones, but from this day forth, if I catch you trespassing in the Kingdom of Daughters again, I shall not be so lenient!"

"How can this be?" Feng Shang muttered. They had fought so hard to defend the kingdom, only to be met with such ingratitude and a permanent ban. He found it difficult to accept.

Fang Zhe stepped forward and said, "First-Generation Revered Matriarch, regarding Baiyi..."

The First-Generation Revered Matriarch looked at him and said, "Baiyi is the Queen of the Kingdom of Daughters. She is, she was, and she always will be. There is no future for you and her!"

"But I..." Fang Zhe tried to continue.

The First-Generation Revered Matriarch’s expression darkened. Han Tianyue held him back. Deep down, Fang Zhe understood the truth, so he fell silent.

Watching the First-Generation Revered Matriarch lead her people back into the kingdom, Fang Zhe let out a long sigh.

"Let us go. We must continue our journey," Han Tianyue said, patting Fang Zhe on the shoulder.

At that moment, a telepathic message from the First-Generation Revered Matriarch reached them: "You boys have some capability. Baiyi has been abducted by those villains. You will surely encounter her on your path; I ask that you lend her your aid when the time comes."

Hearing this, Fang Zhe’s spirits were instantly lifted. Seeing his renewed hope, Han Tianyue, Mao Xuanzi, and Feng Shang felt a sense of relief as they continued their trek eastward, following the path taken by Crown Prince Mao.