From cute to empress

Chapter 231 Awakening of Tianyuan Power

The night is as cool as water and the moonlight is as white as frost.

I gently pulled myself free from Zhen Lang's embrace and walked to the pavilion, gazing at the cold, bright moon in the night sky. A mixture of emotions washed over me. The evil spirit had retreated, but the words "see you later" hung like a sharp blade in my heart, lingering.

"Mengmeng, what are you thinking about?" Zhen Lang walked to my side and put the cloak on my shoulders.

"I'm thinking, although we won this battle, we haven't truly resolved the crisis. The Black Demon will come back again, and next time, we may not be so lucky." I turned to look at him, my eyes firm, "We can't just sit there and wait for death. We must take the initiative and completely eliminate the Black Demon!"

Zhen Lang held my hand tightly, his eyes full of determination: "You are right, let's go and ask Elder Mo Yin for advice, he must have a solution!"

The next morning, we set out for Qixia Mountain to search for the hermit Mo Yin. This hermit, well-versed in ancient and modern knowledge and various Qimen Dunjia techniques, might be able to guide us.

After listening to our story, Elder Mo Yin stroked his long white beard and pondered for a long time before slowly speaking: "If we want to completely eliminate the Black Evil, we must find the legendary 'Power of Heaven'..."

"The power of Tianyuan?" Zhen Lang and I looked at each other. We had never heard of this name.

Elder Mo Yin took an old book from the shelf, flipped to a page, pointed to a passage, and said, "This ancient book records that the power of Tianyuan is a powerful force formed when the world was first created. It possesses supreme power and can restrain all evil spirits in the world."

He raised his head and looked at us with deep eyes: "And this power is hidden in you, Bull Queen."

I froze in shock, a wave of fear welling up in my heart. Could it be that I harbored a powerful force within me that I was unaware of?

"If you want to awaken the power of Tianyuan, you must find the key to unlock it..." Elder Mo Yin paused, his eyes falling on the ancient book, "And this key is hidden in this book..."

"Key? What key?" Zhen Lang asked impatiently, frowning and looking at me worriedly.

Elder Mo Yin didn't answer directly, but handed me the ancient book: "This book records the secrets of Tianyuan power, and also hides the key to unlock it. Niu Nuhuang, you must use your heart to comprehend it, in order to find the answer."

I solemnly took the ancient book and flipped open the yellowed pages. An ancient and mysterious aura washed over me. The contents were obscure and difficult to understand, but I was possessed, carefully studying each page, hoping to find the key to unlock the power of Tianyuan.

Thus, we settled down in Qixia Mountain, studying ancient texts and cultivating our inner cultivation techniques day and night. Zhen Lang, a gifted martial artist, advanced rapidly, while I, under the guidance of Elder Mo Yin, gradually mastered the art of controlling the mysterious power within me.

Time flies, and three months have passed in the blink of an eye.

"Mengmeng, look!"

One day, I was practicing when Zhen Lang suddenly called out to me excitedly, pointing to the distant sky. I followed his gaze and saw that the once clear sky had been shrouded by a dark cloud. Within the cloud, countless black spots could be vaguely seen swirling and surging, emitting a terrifyingly sinister aura.

"It's Heisha! They are coming!" My heart sank suddenly, and an unprecedented pressure came over me.

Elder Mo Yin walked over to us, his expression solemn: "It seems that Heisha has found a way to increase his strength. We must be fully prepared."

"Prepare? How to prepare? How can we fight against such a powerful enemy with just a few of us?" I looked at the black clouds that covered the sky, and a feeling of powerlessness surged in my heart.

"No, we still have hope." Elder Mo Yin turned his gaze towards me, his eyes filled with determination. "Niu Nueqi, the Tian Yuan power in your body is about to awaken. As long as you successfully activate it, you will have the power to overcome everything!"

I took a deep breath, suppressed the fear in my heart, and looked into the distance with a determined gaze: "Okay! I will do my best to protect my country and my people!"

In the days that followed, we practiced even harder, not daring to slack off even a little. I knew a great war was about to begin, and I would shoulder the fate of the entire nation...

On the eve of the decisive battle, I stood on the city wall, gazing at the dark mass of enemy troops in the distance, feeling an unprecedented pressure. But when I saw the soldiers fighting shoulder to shoulder with me, and saw the determination gleaming in their eyes, my heart was filled with strength.

"Mengmeng, don't be afraid, I will always be with you." Zhen Lang held my hand tightly, his eyes gentle but firm.

I turned and smiled at him, my eyes as firm as ever: "Well, let's protect our home together."

Suddenly, a deafening sound of war drums rang out in the distance. A dense mass of enemy troops began to slowly approach, and a murderous aura filled the air. I gripped the hilt of my sword, took a deep breath, and shouted the command:

"Prepare……"

"Prepare—" My voice echoed across the empty tower, hammering at my heart. Below, soldiers stood in battle formation, their swords flashing coldly in the sunlight. But I knew the shadow of the distant dark cloud was reflected in everyone's eyes.

"Mengmeng," Zhen Lang held my hand, the warmth and strength of his palm made me feel a little more at ease, "Don't be afraid, I will always be by your side." His eyes were firm, as always, making me feel at ease.

I shook his hand and smiled back, even though I knew it concealed a worry as heavy as mine. "Well, let's protect our home together."

At this moment, a carrier pigeon fluttered its wings and landed on Zhen Lang's shoulder. He took down the letter box, unfolded it, and his face suddenly became solemn.

"What's wrong?" My heart tightened. Could there be a change in the war situation?

Zhen Lang took a deep breath and handed me the letter, his tone heavy: "The border is in danger. The barbarians are taking advantage of the chaos to invade. The situation is critical."

I took the letter, glanced at it quickly, and my heart sank. The barbarians have always been eyeing us covetously, and now, taking advantage of the Black Demon's attack, they dared to attack openly. It's obvious that they came prepared.

"I have to go back." Zhen Lang's voice brought me back to reality from my deep thoughts. He looked at me, his eyes full of worry and reluctance, "Mengmeng, you..."

"Don't worry, I'm here." I interrupted him, suppressing my anxiety and pretending to smile. "Have you forgotten? I am the Bull Queen who possesses the power of Tianyuan!"

I know I can't let him get distracted right now. The border is in crisis, the Black Demons are coming with all their might, and we're under attack from all sides. Every decision we make hinges on the fate of our nation, and every decision carries immense weight.

Zhen Lang gave me a deep look, finally nodded, and turned to mount his horse. He pulled the reins, looking at me on the tower, his eyes filled with worry and reluctance. "Wait for me to come back!" he shouted, clamping his legs against the horse's belly and galloping away.

As I watched Zhen Lang walk away, I felt as if a piece of my heart had been taken away by him, leaving me feeling empty. But I knew I couldn't dwell on romantic matters; I had a more important mission to accomplish.

"Your Majesty," Elder Mo Yin walked up to me, his expression solemn, "The Black Demon Army is approaching. How should we respond?"

I took a deep breath and gazed determinedly into the distance. There, dark clouds loomed over the city, a murderous aura thick in the air. "Pass the order down, all troops, stand on alert, prepare for battle!"

"Yes!" Old Man Mo Yin took the order and left.

I stood alone on the city wall, letting the cold wind ruffle my hair. In the distance, dark clouds rolled in, like a ferocious beast, slowly approaching. My hand gripped the hilt of my sword tightly, my knuckles turning slightly white from the pressure.

Suddenly, a dark shadow descended from the sky and landed in front of the city wall. The black fog dissipated, revealing a figure in a black cloak. He raised his head, revealing a pale and distorted face, and stared at me with cold eyes.

“Niu Mengmeng,” he said in a hoarse voice, like the cry of a night owl, which was creepy, “Hand over the Tianyuan Ancient Book, and I can spare your life!”

I looked at him coldly without saying a word. I just slowly drew the long sword from my waist. The sword reflected a cold light in the sunlight, just like my mood at the moment.

The Black Evil Envoy observed my movements, a cruel sneer curling his lips. "It seems you're not going to accept my offer! Don't blame me for being rude then!"

Before he finished speaking, he flashed, transformed into a dark shadow, and lunged at me… The Black Evil Envoy was coming with such force that I dared not be careless. I circulated the Heavenly Yuan Power within me, infusing it into the longsword in my hand. The sword hummed, and a flash of golden light flashed, piercing the shadow.

"You're overestimating yourself!" The Black Evil Envoy sneered, effortlessly dodging my attack. His five fingers formed claws, aiming for my face. I dodged sideways and swept my sword across, but was blocked by an invisible force.

"Hmph, the power of Tian Yuan is nothing more than that!" The Black Evil Messenger advanced again, each move ruthless and deadly. I fought and retreated, secretly terrified. This Black Evil Messenger's strength was unfathomable, and I had to deal with it with caution.

"Hand over the ancient book of Tianyuan, and I can consider giving you a quick death!" The Black Evil Messenger tried to disturb my mind while attacking.

"Wishful thinking!" I shouted coldly, and the power of Tianyuan erupted again. A golden beam of light shot up into the sky, illuminating the dark night like day. The Black Evil Messenger was forced back several steps, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

"Interesting," he smiled sinisterly, "but unfortunately, you are destined to die here today!"

Before he finished speaking, he formed seals with his hands and muttered something. A powerful dark force burst out from his body and turned into a huge black palm, slapping towards me.

"Your Majesty, be careful!" The soldiers' cries came from below the city wall.

I didn't dare take it head-on, so I tapped my toes and flew up, barely avoiding the fatal blow. The black palm slammed down on the city wall, and the solid wall instantly collapsed, sending rocks flying everywhere.

"Hahaha, Niu Mengmeng, you can't escape!" The Black Evil Messenger laughed arrogantly and attacked me again.

I swung my sword, trying to block the blow, but my strength was too far behind his. Soon, I was at a disadvantage and suffered multiple injuries.

"Is it really going to be like this today..." A feeling of despair welled up in my heart.

At this moment, a familiar voice sounded in my ears: "Mengmeng, I'm late!"

I suddenly looked up and saw a figure falling from the sky and landing in front of me, blocking the attack of the Black Evil Messenger.

"Zhen Lang!" I was surprised and delighted, tears welling up in my eyes.