When the Spirit Root Is Removed

"No, no, no!" Grandpa Gene the High Saint hurriedly said. "It's her first time here; she doesn't know the rules. In fact, I allowed her to touch the Ancestor Tree, so this matter has nothing to do with her. All responsibility should fall on me instead."

Princess Luminia's smile faded as she asked, "Who are you to her? Parent? Relative? Or is there some other connection?"

"None of those, actually."

"Since you have no relation to her, even if you want to take responsibility, it doesn't fall to you."

"Then what does the Princess wish to do?" Grandpa Gene the High Saint frowned and asked.

"The Elder Spirit Tree bestows spiritual power upon all beings, allowing cultivation. Disrespecting the Ancestor Tree means you are unworthy to cultivate! I can spare her life, but her spirit root must be removed!"

As soon as these words were spoken, Wendy Zhu's face lit up with triumph, her eyes viciously fixed on Grace.

Grace stared expressionlessly at Wendy Zhu, but her thoughts were on her father.

She wondered, is her father really in their hands?

Is he alive or dead?

"Princess Luminia!" Grandpa Gene the High Saint stepped in front of Grace, urgently saying, "She belongs to the Crown Prince! If punishment must be dealt, it should be by the Crown Prince himself!"

"Belongs to the Crown Prince?" Wendy Zhu sneered, taking over the conversation. "Princess, she's just a woman the Crown Prince played with during his time in the mortal realm! He wouldn't care about her at all!"

Princess Luminia looked at Grandpa Gene the High Saint and said slowly, "If her name were recorded in the Divine Registry, I would naturally hand her over to the Crown Prince. But, if I remember correctly, the Crown Prince doesn't have any wives or concubines. She's just an ordinary human! As the Phoenix Goddess, I have every right to deal with her. What do you think, High Saint?"

Still blocking Grace, Grandpa Gene the High Saint said, "The Divine Empress also values this girl greatly! I hope the Princess will reconsider!"

Princess Luminia grew impatient, waving her sleeve as a powerful and terrifying divine force struck at Grandpa Gene the High Saint.

Unable to withstand it, Grandpa Gene the High Saint collapsed to the side, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth.

Then, she turned to target Grace.

From Princess Luminia's seemingly calm eyes, Grace saw murderous intent.

Princess Luminia wants to kill her...

Clutching the dragon scales on her chest, Grace narrowed her eyes.

Inside the space, Rui'er was brimming with fury, ready to burst out.

Just then, Grandpa Gene the High Saint spoke: "I am a member of the Verdant Order. Princess, are you sure you want to make an enemy of us?"

Princess Luminia withdrew her hand, looking at Grandpa Gene the High Saint in surprise.

Grandpa Gene the High Saint wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and stood up.

Then he cast a spell, sending a surge of immortal power into his own chest.

A totem slowly emerged on his chest.

Princess Luminia saw the totem, her expression shifting slightly.

"Princess, this matter can be big or small!" Grandpa Gene the High Saint withdrew his power and bowed. "I hope you will give the Verdant Order some face today. The Verdant Order will surely remember your great kindness!"

Princess Luminia was silent for a moment, then nodded and said, "Fine! We'll let it go today! I hope this won't happen again!"

"Princess!" Wendy Zhu called out anxiously. "Why did you just let her go? Grace Zhu is extremely vicious! You should have abolished her spirit root and gotten rid of this menace!"

"Let's go." The immortal waved her hand, and the two of them turned into streaks of red light and left.

Once they were far away, Wendy Zhu asked in confusion, "Princess, how can that so-called immortal compare to you? He isn't even your match! Why did you let Grace Zhu off?"