There was no way Sovereign Xi would go so far just to 'graduate from maidenhood'. She was definitely after something else.

"Since you're already showing your hand, you might as well just get straight to the point," Tianming said. While many of his plans had been seen through, he still had a last-ditch plan, so there was no need for him to panic. Staying calm was vital in such a delicate situation.

"Let Us tell you a story." She stretched out her arms around his neck and hugged him close like a clingy girl.

"Do you have to be so touchy to tell a story?" Tianming furrowed his brow.

"Of course. You’re Our darling to play with as We please."

"Then go ahead...." He had a feeling that he was being slowly constricted by a venomous cobra, having been tempted by its beautiful colors.

"This is a tale about Our ancestor, the Eightmoon Swordsage. During his era, the divine moonrace was still on Orderia. It wasn't something to brag about,...