Chapter 1607 — The Remains of the Sages
The Herdsman of the Wasteland · Page 4 of 4
Just then, upon the back of Lady Yuanmu's head, the face of Her Highness the Empress surfaced, watching him coldly.
Shen Mu's hand, resting upon the Tribulation Sword, slowly relaxed, and he smiled.
On the surface of the sea of chaos, beneath the enormous lotus leaf, the woman's pale face appeared, and her words came in the tongue of the dao: "I am the Second Young Master of Miluo Palace, mistress of the Hall of the Limitless, imprisoned here. You need only climb up along this twin lotus until you reach the mouth of the great abyss of Guixu, and there you will see several red cords hanging down into the abyss. Cut those cords, and I shall be freed. Those cords are what the master of Miluo Palace used to tether me."
Shen Mu laughed. "Are not the young masters of Miluo Palace all men? How can a woman be called a young master?"
Around the woman's face beneath the sea, white hair flew. Her words came: "Women are held in honor here. Never mind Young Master — I might as well be called Old Master... Wait a moment. You look somewhat familiar..."