The mysterious creature was indeed terrifying—lopsided eyes, a twisted face, a crooked nose and a gaping mouth. Even the wicked ghost was unnerved by her hideousness. It was actually her—Yenu, the peerlessly ugly girl who had no magical powers whatsoever!
“Y-Yenu… y-you?!”
The overwhelming shock left the female fox spirit momentarily blank-minded. She felt both disappointment and relief, but quickly replaced by a sigh of worry. Wasn’t this just offering extra delicacies to the four monstrous beasts?
“Gaa, gaa… you hideous wretch!” The one-horned ghost king stretched his neck and glanced into the cave, confirming no other figures were present. He relaxed slightly, his ghostly form flickering, preparing to transform and vanish.
Yenu’s tall, slender figure moved forward. Her grotesque face blocked the ghost king’s path. Her determined gaze locked onto the treasure sack in the wicked ghost’s hand.
Indeed, ugliness sometimes had its own power. Even the one-horned ghost king dared not face Yenu directly. He took a step back, cackling shrilly while unleashing his deadly technique.
“Gaa, gaa… it’s been ages since I’ve seen the spectacle of eating a live person raw! Since you’re so enthusiastic, I shall grant your wish!”
The one-horned ghost approached the ancient divine beast, took out four glistening, translucent hexagonal pebbles, and waved them against the wind. Then, in a venomous tone, he pointed at the four fox women and commanded, “Devour them!”
As soon as he finished speaking, the wicked ghost tossed the strange stones into the air. The four monstrous beasts roared loudly, rolled out their tongues, swallowed the stones, and then fixed their murderous gazes upon the four prey.
“Ahhh, Taming Stones!”
The fox queen finally understood why the one-horned ghost king could move freely in this beast-infested realm. He actually possessed one of the world’s rare treasures—the Beast-Taming Stone.
Although each Taming Stone could only control one monster for half a watch, it was more than enough to eat the four fox women ten times over.
The ancient divine beasts moved, attacking the weak creatures with their utmost power. In their world, there was neither mercy nor vanity. Every hunt was like a lion capturing a rabbit—swift and decisive!
The ghost king laughed heartily, shaking his head in delight, and admiring the prime minister’s brilliant strategy with utmost reverence.
The fox queen and her companions had already lost the courage to resist. The female fox spirit closed her eyes first. Surprisingly, she felt strangely calm at the moment of death. Perhaps death was also a form of liberation—an escape from the humiliation that had pierced her soul.
Just as the bloodthirsty beasts were about to devour everything, a song—exquisite, unbelievable, and heavenly—resounded. The miraculous melody flowed naturally, and magical transformations began to unfold.
Barren mountains turned green. The sky filled with spring breezes. A hundred kinds of grass sprouted from the earth. Countless flowers bloomed in an instant. Wherever the song drifted, desolate lands instantly transformed into a paradise!
Though invisible, the song materialized as colorful rays of light, swaying through the heavens and earth in graceful, meaningful patterns.
The fox queen and her companions opened their eyes. Colored clouds and jade-like ribbons filled their vision. Fear and despair vanished. The three women floated upward involuntarily, embracing the rosy clouds, their expressions dreamy.
The one-horned ghost king widened his ghostly eyes. At the very first note of the divine melody, he wanted to flee, but the song was too miraculous. As his mind lingered for just a moment, he found himself unwilling to leave.
The four monstrous beasts closed their eyes. Their mountainous bodies rapidly shrank, transforming into four adorable little beast-people standing upright, rhythmically clapping in sync with the heavenly tune.
Everything changed—the overwhelming killing intent turned into a gentle breeze; the bloodshed transformed into rainbows. The song continued to echo, making the world even more beautiful. Even hell could become heaven!
The three women, the wicked ghost, and the monstrous beasts—all captivated—focused their gazes on Yenu!
The mute had spoken! Yenu could actually sing!
Wrapped in radiant multicolored light, Yenu floated midair, her hair flowing and her robes fluttering. She was still hideous, yet so powerfully ugly that even the beasts instinctively knelt before her.
As flowers and grass across the mountains bowed to her, the transformed Yenu slowly descended to the ground.
Finally, the four ancient divine beasts knelt like obedient puppies before the heavenly voice. Joyful blossoms and leaves gently lifted Yenu to hover before the ghost king.
Facing the enemy who had sought to kill her, the young girl spoke calmly, as if chatting gently with a friend: “Ghost King, please release Master Qiao, won’t you?”
“I…” Instinctively wanting to refuse, the one-horned ghost hesitated. But before the words could escape his lips, he felt ashamed of himself. Changing his mind instantly, his tone shifted: “Miss Yenu, please wait a moment. I shall release Master Qiao immediately.”
The celestial songstress smiled joyfully, then turned to the four beasts. She gently patted each of their heads, whispering affectionately. The four beasts circled her joyfully, bowed once, then soared away on clouds.
The female fox spirit, stunned by the transformation, could hardly believe her eyes until Yenu’s gentle call brought her wandering soul back.
Before the fox spirit could speak, Yenu’s glowing jade-like hand gently pressed onto her heart. The divine melody acted like miraculous medicine, magically healing the fox spirit’s wounded soul: “Sister, Master Qiao was merely temporarily possessed by evil. Don’t worry—he will return to his former clarity. Sister, open your heart, and you will find eternal happiness!”
The fox spirit smiled. Radiant joy returned to the corners of her eyes. Yenu’s voice was undoubtedly the strongest, most unique spell in the world. She could actually bring happiness to all!
“Gaga… urgh!” The Ten Yin Soul Pearl had regenerated. The possessed rogue, cloaked in darkness, emerged from nothingness, ready to unleash havoc—but before he could act, he was surrounded by radiant clouds, unable to move.
“Master Qiao, you are a good person. Good people always receive blessings!”
Yenu lightly leapt, flying before Qiao San. Once again, an unparalleled song flowed from her deformed lips. This time, the divine melody was sung solely for Qiao San!
The rogue’s twisted facial features showed signs of struggle. Yenu’s glowing hands gently caressed his cheeks like a tender lover. As she sang, streams of radiant light flowed like water into the rogue’s forehead.
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