In Land the Heavenly Palace
Jade Emperor Donghua: "Why did you send him there?"
The Immortal Doctor bowed calmly.
Immortal Doctor: "Your Majesty, I have already told you why our prince was born. The girl he saw in his vision — the one with the phoenix mark — she is the Queen of Phoenix. Them fated mission has finally begun. Through it, we may uncover clues about the disaster that is approaching."
Jade Emperor Donghua: "Who is this girl?"
Immortal Doctor: "Princess Xiao Yufan of the Shuilu Kingdom. Please inform Chief God Hei Ping immediately. This matter is of utmost importance."
On the Path to the Forbidden Land
A sudden blast of dark magic shot toward Princess Xiao Yufan. Before it could touch her, a swift, magnificent creature leaped forward — a nine-tailed fox.
It transformed into Princess Lilong, shielding Yufan with her power. Prince Yulong also arrived, blades glowing.
From the shadows, dozens of masked figures in black charged at them.
The princes and princesses fought fiercely, defeating every attacker.
During the battle, Princess Lin Zhang was injured. Prince Long Hua stepped forward and healed her with his divine energy.
From that moment onward, Lin Zhang began to develop feelings for him — though she knew he had eyes only for one person.
A secret he hid deep in his heart: Prince Long Hua already loved Princess Xiao Yufan.
As they examined the bodies, Prince Yulong discovered a carved token.
On it was written: Xie Lingyu. The group fell silent.
Xie Lingyu — the evil sect that once tried to rule all four realms.
Its leader was still unknown. No one knew his face.
Prince Yulong: "They knew exactly where we'd be… Someone must be leaking information."
Prince Long Hua: "Stay alert. They will attack again."
Feelings in the Shadows
As they walked, Prince Wen Yili noticed Lin Zhang's sadness.
He approached quietly while the others walked ahead.
Prince Wen Yili: "Your Highness… what troubles you?"
Princess Lin Zhang: "Nothing has happened."
But her eyes drifted toward Prince Long Hua — who was smiling gently as he spoke with Princess Xiao Yufan.
Wen Yili understood everything in that single glance.
A girl who loved someone she could never have.
And he — who loved her — could only watch her heart break.
The Illusion Fog
At last, they entered a dark, dense forest.
Without warning, a strange mist spread through the air. Everyone grew dizzy and collapsed…
Everyone except Prince Long Hua and Princess Xiao Yufan.
The dragon mark on Long Hua's neck burst into blinding light.
In the next moment, he transformed into a massive red dragon and soared into the sky.
Thunder rumbled.
Rain poured from the heavens.
The smoke dissolved instantly.
Before the others awoke, he shifted back into his human form, standing beside Yufan as if nothing had happened. One by one, the group regained consciousness.
The Crystal Nut
Ahead of them stood an ancient tree, glowing softly.
Inside a hollow was the sacred Crystal Nut — shining with pure light.
As Prince Xiao Yu Song reached for it, the ground shook.
A monstrous nine-headed demon beast emerged from the earth, roaring so loudly the forest trembled.
Fear washed over them — but they fought bravely.
The demon beast was incredibly strong.
Claws slashed, fire burst, and spiritual light cracked the ground.
Princess Yufan was injured, yet she continued fighting relentlessly.
At the final moment, she leapt into the air and plunged her sword into the monster's forehead.
The demon beast dissolved into smoke…
Silence fell.
Yufan picked up the Crystal Nut.
Suddenly, the phoenix mark on her forehead turned scarlet — a sign of deadly danger.
A vision struck her.
She saw her home — Shuilu Kingdom — engulfed in flames.
Enemies attacking.
People screaming.
Her eyes snapped open.
Princess Xiao Yufan: "Hurry! Shuilu Kingdom is under attack!"
Without hesitation, everyone rushed forward — racing against time, racing toward the kingdom she loved.
To be continued.