Located at Heaven’s Tail Mountain, the Great Evil Palace resembles a mountaintop palace.

This palace is ancient and full of character, completely in the style of an ancient East Sakura noble courtyard.

Courtyards, ponds, various archways, and bluestone floors.

The cherry blossoms of the Great Evil Palace bloom beautifully and brilliantly; it’s hard to imagine cherry blossoms blooming this season.

Magnificent cherry blossoms scatter the ground, beautiful like scenes from Hayao Miyazaki’s animations.

Witches humbly walk through the courtyard; they are here to serve the offspring and female loved ones of the Great Evil Demon King.

The Great Evil Demon King is inherently licentious, having married countless wives, and his offspring are even more numerous.

"Master Sesshomaru, please slow down!"

A delicate-faced witch shouted anxiously, taking hurried small steps as she chased a boy in a white robe through the courtyard.

The boy was robust and cute, with a head of silver hair and a rune mark on his forehead.

As he ran, he turned back to look at the witch, and her anxious appearance made him laugh heartily.

The boy ran to the edge of the wall, and suddenly a strong wind blew.

Cherry blossoms from the cherry tree forest danced in the wind, falling like a cherry blossom rain.

The boy was amazed by this sudden beauty, standing dumbfounded, reaching out to catch a blossom.

"Master Sesshomaru, you finally stopped."

The witch Asuka hurried to Sesshomaru’s side, bending her knees, panting heavily.

"So beautiful."

Sesshomaru pointed at the cherry blossoms and said to the witch.

The witch Asuka was charmed by Sesshomaru’s adorable look, and she patted Sesshomaru’s head:

"These were planted by the Great Evil Demon King for Madam Bai."

Sesshomaru blinked and murmured:

"Father, planted for Mother?"

Asuka looked at the full courtyard of cherry blossoms, her eyes filled with girlish yearning:

"Madam Bai loves cherry blossoms but feels sadness for their brief Huaqi bloom.

The Great Evil Demon King adores Madam Bai, planting these magically enhanced cherry blossoms himself.

No matter the season, these cherry blossoms always bloom, just like the love between the master and the mistress."

Sesshomaru blinked:

"Does Father love Mother a lot?"

The witch nodded:

"Despite his many wives, the master loves Madam Bai the most."

Sesshomaru asked:

"Does he love me too?"

The witch replied, naturally:

"Of course. There are eight young masters and mistresses in the palace, and they fight fiercely for favor.

But none dare compete with you for affection because they know they wouldn’t win."

At this moment, steady footsteps approached.

The witch quickly bent down and lowered her head.

Sesshomaru knew his father had arrived; he turned and saw that towering figure and smiled sweetly:

"Father!"

Xiaohai, before Sesshomaru, was not as ferocious as he was outside.

He was stern yet gentle, squatting in front of Sesshomaru, smiling broadly:

"Does Sesshomaru like flowers?

Good, good, we finally have someone in the family who appreciates beauty.

Fortunately, you inherited your mom’s genes."

Sesshomaru paused:

"Who else is part of our family?"

Sesshomaru suddenly remembered something:

"Father, are you talking about Aunt Suzu and Uncle Great Black?

Oh, and Uncle Li Yang, you always mention him."

Hearing these names, Xiaohai’s smile grew even wider:

"Yes."

Xiaohai hadn’t told the child that Li Yang was his master.

He fantasized that Li Yang might treat him like Crow and Suzu, as a family member.

Xiaohai hoped to become Li Yang’s brother, a loyal brother.

Sesshomaru lowered his head, feeling troubled:

"Father always talks about them, but I’ve never met them."

Xiaohai patted Sesshomaru’s head:

"They held you when you were born."

Sesshomaru looked up:

"I was too young then, I can’t remember."

Xiaohai pursed his lips:

"When I return, I’ll take you to meet them.

I really miss them too."

Xiaohai stood up, regaining his dignified demeanor, and said to the witch:

"Asuka, take good care of the young master.

Right, inform Madam Bai that after I return from the Imperial Palace, I plan to take her and the children to Xia Country.

The witch respectfully said:

"As you command, my lord."

...

Nighttime, Imperial Palace.

The banquet was filled with music and dance.

Musicians played traditional East Sakura music with East Sakura instruments.

Dancers and singers gracefully performed to the gentle and solemn music.

The courtyard feast was filled with the elite of East Sakura.

A pitch-black door abruptly appeared in the courtyard, slowly opening as the Great Evil Demon King stepped out.

The moment the Great Evil Demon King set foot in the courtyard, he keenly sensed a murderous aura.

He frowned and looked towards the banquet.

The nobles at the banquet stood up one by one, showing obsequious smiles to the Great Evil Demon King.

More than half of East Sakura’s upper echelon were his henchmen.

The Great Evil Demon King glanced at the slightly fearful Empress seated at the head, and chuckled lightly.

What trouble could these guys possibly stir?

Overthinking it.

The Great Evil Demon King walked towards the head seat, and the Empress’s delicate body trembled with tension.

The Empress wouldn’t normally show weakness, but the Great Evil Demon King was her persistent Nightmare, completely terrifying her.

The Great Evil Demon King reached the Empress’s side, then sat down at the assistant seat:

"Where is the Prime Minister? Why didn’t he come?"

The Empress lowered her head:

"I know you don’t like him, so I didn’t let him come."

The Great Evil Demon King laughed heartily:

"You’re considerate."

The Great Evil Demon King picked up a wine glass and said to the guests:

"Her Majesty, the Empress, is hosting me for the first time. I’m genuinely pleased. Cheers!"

The nobles all picked up their wine glasses and drank heartily.

The Empress observed the expressions and attitudes of those present.

Her eyes were still sharp, discerning who truly became the Great Evil Demon King’s lackeys and who was pretending in this scene.

The Empress made up her mind, and suddenly shouted in a tender but angry voice:

"Guards!"

Outside the courtyard, the sound of organized and dense footsteps echoed.

In no time, soldiers surrounded the entire courtyard, and snipers took positions atop the high walls.

The guests were bewildered, unable to understand what was happening. 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

Some guests worriedly looked at the Empress.

They already felt that today’s sudden banquet invitation for the Great Evil Demon King, along with the presence of ministers, surely indicated something was amiss.

But they did not expect such a turn of events.

Has the Empress forgotten that the Great Evil Demon King is invincible?

Was her judgment clouded by anger?

The Great Evil Demon King continued to drink calmly, glancing mockingly at the Empress:

"Is this a new way to please me?"

The Empress slammed her cup onto the ground, her eyes glaring fiercely like a female ghost, and shouted sternly:

"Great Evil Demon King! You beast! I want you dead!"

"Hahaha...."

The Great Evil Demon King laughed uncontrollably, and after a moment, his eyes narrowed dangerously:

"Your Majesty, did you forget what I once told you?

If you plot again, I will crush the Prime Minister’s head."

The Prime Minister is the most important minister of East Sakura, and his significance to the Empress is obvious.

The Empress’s body began to tremble, and she covered her face, laughing:

"The Prime Minister? The Prime Minister has already arrived at the Great Evil Palace."

The Great Evil Demon King’s face froze.

Arrived at the Great Evil Palace?

At this moment, the Great Evil Demon King’s chest felt a burning sensation.

He quickly took out a talisman from his chest.

The talisman was burning.

This was the signal from the witch at the Great Evil Palace.

The Great Evil Demon King had a phone, but the witches didn’t send messages or call, indicating either an emergency at the Great Evil Palace or interference with its signal.

"You seek death."

The Great Evil Demon King’s expression turned grim, boiling with murderous intent, and he lunged towards the Empress with a sharp claw.

This woman, even if she’s the Great Evil Demon King’s favorite bed companion, had to die for attacking his stronghold!

The Empress exclaimed, instinctively trying to dodge.

A dark energy appeared beside the Empress, blocking the Great Evil Demon King’s attack.

A sinister voice echoed.

"Hehehe, Great Evil Demon King, what a stupid name."