“No, you’re not yet a match for the King of Ghosts!”
The all-knowing spirit of the book appeared again in Qiao San’s mind, warning him in time: “The battle of transformations is the most dangerous. No other skills can be used. You have the treasures of the Void; it’s better to force him back to his original form directly!”
Perhaps his surging magical powers had boosted the rogue’s confidence, or perhaps it was human nature to look down upon mice, but staring at the timid rodent hiding in the grass, the bold Qiao San’s heart burned with courage. Rarely ignoring the book spirit’s advice, he replied confidently, “How can we know victory or defeat without a fight? Didn’t you tell me to train more? This is a great opportunity, ha, ha…”
With thirty-six transformations from the “Ghost Sutra” and another thirty-six from the “Earth Treatise,” Qiao San now possessed a total of seventy-two transformations and magical abilities. No wonder the rogue had become so “brave.”
A fierce wind howled as a shadow loomed overhead. Indeed, the little mouse was frightened and fled in panic, jumping with a splash into the water.
The eagle’s claw missed its target, and with a roll, it transformed into a long-beaked crane. It fiercely pecked at a cunning little fish in the water.
Surprisingly, the tiny fish leapt into the air, shaking itself mid-air and transforming into a colorful fierce tiger. With a wide-open blood-red mouth, it unleashed a bloody wind straight at the crane.
In the natural cycle of creation and destruction, the crane let out a long cry and, glowing with light, transformed into a mighty lion.
In an instant, the lion and the tiger clashed furiously. Their roars stirred up flying sand and stones; their claws struck, darkening the heavens. In no time, their battle raged from the skies to the earth and back into the air.
As Qiao San was enjoying the fight, the cunning Ghost King suddenly transformed into a giant elephant. With a swing of its long trunk, it unexpectedly coiled around the lion’s neck, pulling so hard that the lion’s mane stood on end and its eyes bulged wide with fury.
“Damn it!” the rogue lion cursed, gasping for air as his magical powers faltered. His upper body was reverted to his original form, his face turning a deep purple.
“Gaa, gaa…” The elephant’s shrill laughter remained gratingly loud. One of the four great demon kings of the earthly realm, the scheming ghost still tightly held the Ghost Princess in his left arm. With a superior grin, he sneered, “Little rogue, don’t think you’re invincible just because you swallowed the Ten-Sun Pearl. I have plenty of ways to deal with you.”
Indeed, the most cunning ghost in the Three Realms lived up to his reputation. He had deliberately transformed into a timid mouse to provoke Qiao San’s arrogance, deceiving his opponent into fighting with his own weaknesses against the enemy’s strengths. How could the rogue possibly win?
The rogue had made a mistake, but he was not discouraged. His eyes flickered with thought, and bold Qiao San recalled his unwavering rogue’s law.
Live and learn. To become a successful rogue who enjoys all the good things in life, one must draw lessons from failure.
“Ghost King, I admire you, I really do! Hehe…” With a mischievous laugh, the rogue finally returned to his usual self, doing exactly what a rogue should do.
As the Ghost King thought Qiao San was about to be captured, the rogue suddenly shook his body. One of his arms actually separated from his body, instantly transforming into a despised little mouse. Before the elephant could react, the little mouse rushed into the elephant’s trunk.
“Ahh, an external manifestation!” Though still holding his opponent’s vital point, the unicorn ghost was equally startled. The miraculous power of the Ten-Sun Pearl once again exceeded his expectations.
The void was filled with killing intent again. Beastly roars echoed, and after a scream, both bold Qiao San and the Ghost King fell to the ground. The final result was mutual injury.
Both human and ghost reverted to their original forms. Qiao San, having lost the initiative, was more severely injured. As he flipped upright, the more cunning Ghost King had already fled far away, rushing swiftly toward Ghost City.
Unwilling to admit defeat, Qiao San wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and quickly summoned the immortal bird. Although it was difficult to catch up with the Ghost King, he was determined to pursue, even if it meant braving fire and sword, to grasp that slim chance.
“Gaa, gaa…” Qiao San had long vanished from sight, and Ghost Domain was already far away. The unicorn Ghost King couldn’t help but cackle with glee.
No wonder the cunning ghost was so pleased. Secretly chasing the Tricolor Ghost Princess had already been going on for days, but he didn’t rush. He had waited until these past few days when she was without the protection of the Mysterious Wind Cauldron before suddenly attacking and capturing her.
“Kek kek… Ghost King, when did you start abducting beautiful ladies?” As the Ghost King was about to step into the territory of Ghost City, suddenly a fiery red shadow descended from the sky. With a graceful and seductive figure, she landed squarely on the path where the ghostly shadows floated.
The red shadow turned, revealing the newcomer’s full, round face. Her red lips had not yet opened, but a fiery red mark on her forehead pierced the Ghost King’s eyes first. “Ah, am I not beautiful enough? Ghost King, after all, we’ve known each other for a thousand years. If you’re going to abduct someone, why not abduct me? You’ve really broken this poor girl’s heart!”
The woman’s voice was particularly enticing. Under her crimson thin veil, her voluptuous chest and hips, slim waist, and long legs were all half-hidden, half-revealed. Her seductive flesh was absolutely enchanting and bewitching, even surpassing the Ghost Princess in beauty.
“Fox Queen, it’s you!”
Facing such a beautiful female spirit, the Ghost King dared not entertain even a single lustful thought. Instinctively tightening his grip on his prey, he sneered, “You’re a great beauty of the earthly realm; an old ghost like me doesn’t dare approach you!”
“Kek kek… What if I approach you willingly?”
As she spoke, the Fox Queen floated forward a few steps like a willow swaying in the wind.
Though a beautiful woman approached, the Ghost King instinctively stepped back. His eyes flickered, and the cunning ghost put on an expression of utmost sincerity: “I admit I was wrong last time. How about this? I still have an ultimate immortal pill gifted by the King of Ten Thousand Demons. It’s stored in the Ghost Treasury. I’ll personally bring it to Fox Mountain one day to apologize. How does that sound?”
“Kek kek…” The Fox Queen laughed, her two rosy nipples bouncing with each giggle. With a sway of her number one shapely hips in the Three Realms, she stepped forward again. “Ghost King, since you’re so sincere, this queen won’t be stingy either. However, I dare not accept the reward the King of Ten Thousand Demons gave you. Why don’t you just hand this little brat over to me instead?”
The Ghost King’s smile vanished instantly. His unicorn horn rapidly elongated as he glared darkly at the Fox Queen. “So you also want to absorb her Ten-Sun energy, gaa gaa… Don’t forget, this is my ghostly domain. You wouldn’t want to entertain my ghostly sons and grandsons, would you?”
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