With the “help” of the book spirit, the murderous aura in the Dragon Mother’s eyes quickly sank deep into her heart. Despite the rogue tightly grasping her hand, the ruler of the Four Seas continued sliding her hand up and down the Queen’s arm.
Time passed, tense and measured, while the intense physical struggle surged and swelled. Although Jade Fan and Xuan Nu rarely worked together in unity, the ancient divine flames still advanced inch by inch.
The Princess of Ten Thousand Demons cast a sidelong glance at the “heap of flesh” above the ghostly clouds, then looked toward the approaching flames. Her eyes flickered, sensing impending danger, and the cunning demoness prepared to flee.
Selfishness is not merely the nature of demons, but the instinct of all living beings. At the moment the divine flames broke through the wind from their fans, Jade Fan attempted to escape, and Xuan Nu also harbored thoughts of retreat.
At this moment of life and death, suddenly, a high-pitched cry rang out from the ghostly clouds unlike anything heard before.
“Ah—”
The exquisite Xuan Fox shuddered as two burning sensations suddenly erupted within her twin peaks. The powerful force flung her into the air, directly into the swirling sea of fire. Before the stunned soul of Qiao San could react, two streams of white “spring water” already appeared within the flames.
A red glow—unlike ordinary fire—wrapped around the twelfth figure, rising calmly from the sea of flames. Pure yin milk spring gushed forth, and wherever it touched, the ancient divine fire immediately extinguished.
“Oh, we did it!”
Seeing the fire rapidly retreat while the milk surged forward toward the Nine Heavens Divine Fire Pill, Jade Fan and Xuan Nu, overcome with excitement, joyfully joined hands in celebration.
At this moment, having shared the same peril, it became clear that even immortals and demons could coexist peacefully and harmoniously.
“Not good!” The women’s cheers still echoed in the cool and fragrant space, but Qiao San’s heart suddenly jolted. His extraordinary ten-sun intuition propelled him through the air like an arrow. “Twelve, watch out!”
A furious shriek, like the cry of a bird, suddenly erupted from the void. The retreating divine flames abruptly contracted, condensing into the illusory form of a Fenghuang (Phoenix).
The illusory Fenghuang’s eyes blazed with ferocity, carrying boundless hatred and deadly fire as it charged directly toward the fox spirit who had obstructed its rebirth.
Twelve felt the heat before her eyes, and the Fenghuang was already before her. The milk spring could only shrink the illusion but could not extinguish it, and the protective charm surrounding Twelve shattered instantly.
At this critical moment, a wild figure suddenly flashed and blocked Twelve’s path.
“Damn it!” At this moment, a coarse curse moved hearts more than any hero’s declaration. The rogue had actually embraced the “flames” for the sake of his woman.
The illusory Fenghuang raised its head and released an ear-splitting shriek. The flaming bird’s beak viciously pecked at Qiao San’s head.
Qiao San dodged, narrowly avoiding the strike to his head, but his shoulder was torn open, flesh flying and blood spilling. The pain shot into his brain, but rather than felling him, it awakened his rogue nature in full force.
“Damn it, you dead bird, take this!”
Qiao San extended two fingers, aiming straight for the Fenghuang’s eyes. Then he slashed his palm like a blade, striking the neck of the illusory divine bird. Finally, he lifted his foot and ferociously kicked at the area between the bird’s legs.
Eye-gouging fingers, throat-slashing palm, and crotch-kicking leg—these were the rogue’s three ultimate moves.
The Dragon Mother, Jade Fan, and the others couldn’t help but feel both amused and exasperated. They never imagined Qiao San would use such vulgar techniques to battle the soul of an ancient divine bird—it was like an enormous joke.
Just as the women were about to rush forward to help, unexpectedly, the ancient divine bird let out three piercing cries. First, its eyes exploded; next, its neck twisted sideways; and finally, after a devastating crotch kick from Qiao San, it was sent flying. Before it even hit the ground, the flame illusion shattered into countless sparks, vanishing into the wind.
“Whoa—!” A sharp intake of breath echoed through the stunned crowd. Immortal maidens, demonesses, and mortal women alike became like statues, frozen in disbelief.
This—actually worked! The soul of the immortal Fenghuang had been destroyed by the rogue’s three moves. This was undoubtedly the most bizarre and amusing tale in the Three Realms. The miraculous power of the Ten Suns Body truly surpassed all imagination!
“Boom!”
A deafening explosion snapped everyone out of their stunned silence. Xuan Nu and the Dragon Mother focused their attention and were immediately horrified.
Disaster! The Nine Heavens Divine Fire Pill had exploded along with the soul of the Fenghuang.
Finished! Just as success was within reach, sudden failure struck. All their efforts and sacrifices had turned to nothing!
After a moment of deathly silence, the Dragon Mother suddenly struck hard, sending Qiao San rolling across the ground. Her murderous aura locked tightly onto the rogue—the very one responsible for her still sticky fingers.
“Bold San, you dare destroy the Divine Fire Pill! You—must die!”
Qiao San had no power to resist the Dragon Mother under normal circumstances, let alone in this unexpected situation. The poor rogue rolled along, leaving a trail of blood. A few drops landed precisely on the stone pillar where the Divine Fire Pill had been placed. No one noticed the eerie sight of those bloodstains being absorbed into the pillar.
At the moment the ancient divine fire extinguished, the alliance between immortals and demons naturally dissolved. With the destruction of the Divine Fire Pill, everything reverted to a path of hatred.
Her robe fluttering, the Ruler of the Four Seas raised an ancient divine clam. With the Water-Cutting Divine Realm activated, she locked onto Qiao San’s essence, energy, and spirit. With the Dragon Mother’s ruthless nature, how could she possibly allow the rogue known as San to live?
“Hold on!” Jade Fan suddenly stepped forward. Though she had expended most of her power, she still wore a confident smile. Laughing lightly, she said, “Hehe… Dragon Mother, why must we resort to violence? Bold Brother didn’t intentionally destroy the Divine Fire Pill. If you spare Bold San, Jade Fan is willing to offer this in exchange!”
The Princess of Ten Thousand Demons opened her palm, revealing another genuine Nine Heavens Divine Fire Pill.
“What trickery are you up to, Jade Fan?”
The Dragon Mother grew wary and puzzled at the demoness’s uncharacteristic behavior, her gaze shifting between Qiao San and the Divine Fire Pill. Her previously unshakable resolve to kill finally began to waver.
Xuan Nu had seen this particular Divine Fire Pill before, but she had never imagined it would appear in this situation. A disciple of the Su Nu Sect should always remain calm and cold as ice, yet Xuan Nu, breaking her usual composure, hurriedly flew forward and reached out to take it.
“Hehe… Xuan Nu sister, don’t be in such a rush. The Dragon Mother hasn’t agreed yet!”
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