I, a prison guard in the Heavenly Prison, secretly became invincible thanks to the system.

Chapter 959 Night Maiden Clan, Emperor Huai's Avatar

"Mei Jue! You're back!"

A joyful voice rang out from beneath the jungle in the heart of Wuzhou.

Ye Kang had already followed Ye Meijue to the underground world, a paradise created by the Night Maidens tribe. Although it was underground, it was interconnected and extremely vast, essentially an underground kingdom.

The one who spoke just now was a young woman wearing leather armor, with dark blue skin, long hair flowing down her shoulders, and holding a hunting bow, looking very capable.

Ye Meijue immediately rushed over and hugged the woman tightly.

"Yin Lan! I never thought I'd see you again!"

This woman named Ye Yinlan was Ye Meijue's good friend. The two were immediately moved to tears upon their reunion.

After a moment, Ye Yinlan, having calmed down, looked at Ye Kang in astonishment.

"Why did you bring a human back with you?!"

Ye Meijue said, "He is Ye Kang, a man from the Wu Dynasty. He escorted me all the way back. I need to take him to pay my respects to Emperor Huai. By the way, do the people of the tribe know about my situation?"

Ye Meijue looked somewhat worried. After all, she hadn't completed her mission well, and returning in such a disheveled state might cause dissatisfaction among the tribe.

Ye Yinlan shook her head: "We all know. The news of Emperor Huai came very quickly. We are all very happy to know that you can come back."

"That's good. I've disappointed you. The human world is far more complex than we imagined..."

"What's this? The most important thing is that we sisters are reunited. Come on, go see Emperor Huai. I need to tell everyone this good news right away!"

Ye Yinlan's personality was clearly very lively, and she couldn't wait to hold a welcome party for Ye Meijue.

Afterwards, Ye Kang followed the two into the heart of the Night Maiden tribe.

Along the way, more and more night women appeared, dressed in leather armor, wearing hoods, with daggers at their waists and hunting bows on their backs.

This tribe consisted entirely of women, with no men, and all of them possessed beautiful appearances. Surrounded by such a group of exotic beauties, Ye Kang actually felt a little awkward.

There was no way to stay calm when so many curious eyes were watching.

This is because no human has ever entered the Night Maidens' underground kingdom before, and for some of the younger Night Maidens, this is the first time they have seen a living human.

Soon, an elderly night maiden emerged, surrounded by the crowd.

Clearly, this old man is the patriarch of the Night Maiden clan.

She affectionately patted Ye Meijue's head, then looked at Ye Kang: "I heard that it was you, Fellow Daoist, who protected Meijue and allowed her to return safely. On behalf of the Ye family, I thank you, Fellow Daoist."

"You're too kind, clan chief. It's my duty. Besides, Miss Meijue and I hit it off immediately and are already good friends, so there's no need for further thanks."

"It is Meijue's good fortune to have made such a good friend as you. Since you were sent by the Wu Dynasty, please come with me to see the Lord."

"Of course, please lead the way, clan chief."

Ye Kang was very respectful. This clan leader looked old, but in fact, her cultivation was higher than Ye Kang's, and she had already reached the peak of the Returning to Truth realm.

If Ye Kang's guess is correct, this aged appearance is intentional on the other party's part. Because a peak True Realm expert has perfected both Yin and Yang, there is no possibility of aging or fading in appearance. Instead, they will appear younger and more beautiful than those with lower cultivation levels.

It was probably to maintain his authority in front of his clansmen.

As Ye Kang pondered this, he followed the clan leader and Ye Meijue into a huge underground chamber.

As you approach, the lights come on naturally, and circles of wide tree roots appear in front of you, almost filling the entire underground chamber.

In the very center of the underground chamber, the largest tree root grows there, connecting the underground and the surface, as stable as Mount Tai.

With just one glance, Ye Kang immediately sensed the immense power hidden within the tree roots.

He broke out in a cold sweat and was greatly shocked.

This is a Dao Integration Realm expert, and he is only one of the thousands of root clones, yet he can display such terrifying pressure. It's simply unbelievable!

At this moment, the Night Clan Chief and Ye Meijue simultaneously placed their hands on their chests and bowed respectfully: "Omnipotent Emperor Huai, your people request an audience with you."

A moment later, the giant tree root suddenly twitched, then twisted and gradually formed a human face.

The wooden eyes opened, revealing an eerie depth, as if an all-knowing sage was watching them.

Ye Meijue immediately said, "Your Majesty, I have returned from Leizhou. The Holy Emperor and Holy Empress of the Wu Dynasty dislike me and sent me back. Please punish me, Your Majesty."

Emperor Huai did not look at him, but merely moved his lips slightly, uttering an ancient voice.

“Foolish little thing, let him be. I just didn’t expect that he would return what I gave him intact.”

As soon as he finished speaking, Ye Kang clearly felt a gaze fall on him.

Goosebumps suddenly rose all over his body, and he could only lower his head and remain silent.

Soon, the sound rang out again.

"Human, why is the Green Heaven on you?"

After all, it was a treasure belonging to Emperor Huai, so naturally it couldn't escape his senses.

Ye Kang quickly took out the Green Profound Heaven and said, "Greetings, Emperor Huai. This item was bestowed upon me by the Holy Emperor, but I am too inexperienced to refine it. Therefore, I wish to return it to its rightful owner."

With that, Ye Kang presented the Green Mysterious Heaven with both hands.

Emperor Huai asked, "What's your name?"

"Junior Ye Kang."

"I'll remember you. You have at least two more things to ask me. I'll be waiting for you. Also, what I've given away will not be taken back. Do with it as you please."

The next second, the tree roots surged again, and it quickly returned to normal.

That terrifying aura also disappeared.

The Night Clan Chief and Ye Meijue both breathed a sigh of relief, then looked at Ye Kang with strange expressions.

But instead of asking questions immediately, they turned and left, and Ye Kang followed them out.

Once they were far from the underground chamber, Ye Meijue asked, "Ye Kang, what does Emperor Huai mean? Why do you have two more things to ask him? Do you know him?"

Ye Kang shook his head blankly: "I don't understand either."

"That's strange... The wisdom of Emperor Huai is unimaginable. What he said must be right. It seems you are truly blessed. Not only were you not punished, but he also remembered your name."

Ye Meijue's face showed a hint of envy.

Ye Kang still looked puzzled, but his mind was in turmoil, completely shocked.

What does "槐帝" mean by this?

Could it be that he saw through my secret at a glance?

This is clearly just a root clone of his, not even his main body!

Is this the oldest Dao-Merging expert?

Just outrageous!