“Go back!” A graceful figure emerged from the void, her gentle voice melodious and pleasant to hear, yet her fluttering silk sleeves were harder than gold or steel.
Emerald-green sleeves danced up and down, outlining the gentle curves of her mature silhouette. A mist obscured her face—not ghostly or sinister, but ethereal and elusive. Such a unique form could only be Qiao San’s secret weapon—the Book Spirit.
“Who are you?” The black shadow obediently retreated, shock evident in its eyes. The intelligence reports had definitely not mentioned a woman more formidable than Qiao San—this was an enormous miscalculation!
The Book Spirit stood calmly amidst the drifting breeze and clouds, completely ignoring the shadow, as tranquil and unfathomable as a spring of deep water.
The Rogue King’s eyes blazed with intense light. With a single horizontal sweep of his hand, the Supreme Void Sword leveled with his shoulder. With a stomp of his foot, the immortal phoenix instantly appeared beneath him, radiating killing intent as he took over the confrontation. “Release Night Girl, and I’ll spare your life. Otherwise, I’ll tear you apart myself!”
Facing a pincer attack from both Qiao San and the Book Spirit, no one in the three realms would dare to be careless. Almost simultaneously with the Rogue King’s sword draw, the slim assassin crouched slightly before bursting upward into the sky.
“Whoosh—”
Fast—too fast! In an instant, the assassin’s figure vanished, moving so quickly that Qiao San barely had time to react.
The Book Spirit drifted calmly to Qiao San’s side like a drifting cloud, her omniscient voice calm and steady. “Among the demon spirits of the Mortal Realm, there are only a handful of substances capable of granting such speed.”
“Clang!” Qiao San’s eyes lit up. He didn’t need the Book Spirit to remind him—he had already guessed the most suspicious suspect.
“Go back!” A graceful figure emerged from the void, her soft voice melodious, yet her flowing sleeves were harder than metal.
The green sleeves fluttered up and down, the mature figure’s curves gentle, a mist veiling her face, not eerie but ethereal and elusive; such a unique presence was naturally Qiao San’s secret weapon—the Book Spirit.
“Who are you?” The shadow obediently flew back, its eyes filled with intense shock. The intelligence had never mentioned this woman who was even more formidable than Qiao San. The mistake was too grave!
The Book Spirit stood serenely atop the gentle breeze and floating clouds, ignoring the shadow, like an unfathomable spring.
The Rogue King’s eyes blazed with divine light, his hand sweeping horizontally, the Taixu Qiankun Sword level with his shoulder. With a stomp, the Phoenix instantly appeared beneath his feet, exuding killing intent as he took over the conversation: “Release the Night Maiden, and I’ll spare your life. Otherwise, I’ll tear you apart!”
Facing the combined assault of Qiao San and the Book Spirit, no one in the three realms dared to be careless. Almost simultaneously with the Rogue’s sword strike, the slender assassin crouched slightly and then shot skyward.
“Whoosh—”
Fast, too fast! In an instant, the assassin’s figure vanished, so quickly that Qiao San barely had time to react.
The Book Spirit drifted to Qiao San’s side like a leisurely cloud, her all-knowing demeanor unperturbed: “Among the spirits of the underworld, there are only a handful of substances that can grant such speed.”
“Clang!” Qiao San’s eyes lit up. Without the Book Spirit’s reminder, he had already thought of the most suspicious suspect.
In the void ten thousand miles away from the Nine Nether Palace, the Roc Demon King looked smug, glancing at the Night Maiden on the cloud beneath his feet, he subconsciously quickened his pace.
“My King, you are truly my unparalleled hero! Hehe…” Before reaching the Demon King’s cave, the Jade Fan greeted him mid-air. Upon seeing the Night Maiden, the Princess of the Underworld smiled even more charmingly and warmly than usual.
“Haha… My love, when I take action, success is guaranteed!”
The Roc Demon King patted his chest, then added with lingering fear: “However, that scoundrel Qiao San is quite skilled, and he has a formidable ally. We must be careful and never let him know the truth!”
“Hehe… My King, don’t you trust your concubine? With Qiao San’s foolish mind, he’ll be locked in a deadly struggle with that wretched Gouyuan long before he discovers the truth!”
The Jade Fan approached the Roc Demon King, deftly turning to avoid his embrace, and said with a charming smile: “My King, don’t be hasty. Let’s take her back to the Demon King’s cave first. You’ve worked hard, let your concubine help you.”
The Jade Fan gently took the Night Maiden, then suddenly retreated swiftly, laughing heartily: “Haha… Brother Roc Demon, thank you!”
Light flowed silently, and the petite Jade Fan instantly transformed into the tall and imposing Rogue King.
“Ah, it’s you! Roar—”
The Roc Demon King realized he had been tricked too late. His towering figure trembled with rage, his arms sweeping horizontally, flesh and fur stripped away, revealing the infamous “Bone of Wrath” that radiated endless crimson light. His reputation as the top expert of the underworld was well-earned.
The Rogue King was no pushover either, and he didn’t mind outnumbering his opponent. With a thought, the Book Spirit and the Phoenix reappeared.
As a great battle was about to disrupt the balance of the underworld, a burst of laughter timely cut through the air. The true King and Fan appeared as natural and amiable as ever, as if they had never plotted against Qiao San.
“Hehe… Brother Bold, he is my husband. How can we fight among ourselves?”
Qiao San was no match for the Jade Fan’s shamelessness, responding indifferently: “Princess, this is no misunderstanding!”
The Rogue King waved his hand, and the Book Spirit and the Phoenix dispersed the encirclement. He then said to the Jade Fan: “For the Princess’s sake, I am willing to forget this matter. We are even now. Farewell!”
“Brother Bold, wait! Sigh…”
The Princess of the Underworld’s expression changed, letting out a helpless sigh, then spoke with utmost sincerity: “Jade Fan will not deny this unrighteous act, but I beg Brother Bold to listen to one more thing. Jade Fan is truly in a difficult position!”
“My love, enough with the nonsense. If we fight, so be it. What is there to fear?”
With a powerful ally, the Roc Demon King’s aura grew even more domineering, especially seeing his woman smiling sweetly and yielding to the Rogue King. The Demon King’s fury burned hotter, wishing he could tear the Rogue King to pieces.
Before the Rogue King could respond with his own rage, the Jade Fan spoke first, giving him a flirtatious glance, then turned to give the Roc Demon King a subtle hint, and declared: “My King, please return to the palace and rest for a while. Let me explain the situation to Brother Bold. My King, please listen to your concubine!”
The allure of a beauty was always an irresistible weapon for men. The Roc Demon King glared at Qiao San unwillingly but obediently descended from the clouds.
“Princess, speak your mind!” As the Roc Demon King left, the Book Spirit and the Phoenix also returned to the void.
The Jade Fan’s slender eyes flashed with intense brilliance. She was both envious and jealous of the Rogue King’s rapid progress, further solidifying her resolve to use him.
“Brother Bold, why so distant? Haven’t I told you before, you can call me by my name, or ‘Fan’er,’ just don’t call me Princess! Sigh…”
The Jade Fan, without any defense, floated to Qiao San’s side, her enchanting fragrance wafting from her hair, the deep blue strands seemingly alive, gently brushing against the man’s face.
“Prin… Jade Fan, speak your mind!” The same words, but the tone and inflection were worlds apart. Qiao San was steadily retreating under the attack of unparalleled beauty. Finally, he couldn’t help but add: “What is the hidden truth? Speak!”
“Sigh…” The Jade Fan transformed her charm into sorrow, her petite and delicate body seemingly crushed by a mountain, pitiful enough to touch the heart. Only after her sigh dissipated into the gloomy clouds and winds did the stunning enchantress point to the sleeping Night Maiden and say: “Brother Bold, have you ever heard the legend of the Primordial Maiden…”
“Great King, you truly are my invincible hero! Hehehe…” Before even reaching the Demon King’s cave, Jade Fan had already flown out to meet him midair. Upon seeing Night Girl, the Mortal Realm princess smiled even more sweetly and seductively than usual.
“Hahaha, beloved concubine, when I take action, success is assured!”
The Roc Demon King patted his chest proudly, but then added with lingering fear, “Still, that Qiao San fellow really has some skill, and he even has a surprisingly formidable ally. We must be extremely cautious and never let them discover the truth!”
“Hehehe… Great King, surely you trust my methods by now. As for that fool Qiao San, he won’t even have time to uncover the truth before he’s locked in a deadly struggle with that wench Gou Yuan!”
As Jade Fan approached the Roc Demon King, she skillfully sidestepped his embracing arms with a graceful twist, smiling sweetly. “Great King, don’t be in such a hurry. Let’s bring her back to the Demon Cave first. You’ve worked so hard—let me help you.”
Jade Fan gently took Night Girl into her arms, then suddenly darted backward and burst into loud laughter. “Hahaha… Brother Roc Demon, thank you indeed!”
Silent radiant light flowed, and in an instant, the petite Jade Fan transformed into the towering figure of the Rogue King.
“Ahhh, it’s you again! Roar—”
It was too late for the Roc Demon King to realize he had been tricked. His massive frame trembled with rage as he stretched out both arms—his flesh and skin peeled away, revealing the terrifying “Bloody Bones,” which radiated endless crimson light. His reputation as the strongest in the Mortal Realm was no mere title.
The Rogue King was no pushover either and certainly didn’t mind fighting with an advantage. With a mere thought, the Book Spirit and the immortal phoenix reappeared.
Just as a great battle threatened to shake the entire Mortal Realm, a cheerful voice suddenly pierced the air. The genuine King and Jade Fan appeared once more, as warm and natural as ever, as if they had never plotted against Qiao San at all.
“Hehehe… Brother Da Dan, isn’t he my husband? Why would family fight family?”
Qiao San could only admire Jade Fan’s audacity, responding coolly, “Your Highness, this is no misunderstanding!”
With a wave of his hand, the Rogue King dismissed the Book Spirit and the immortal phoenix from their encirclement, then addressed Jade Fan. “For the sake of the Princess, Da Dan is willing to forget this incident. Let’s call it even and take our leave!”
“Brother Da Dan, wait a moment! Sigh…”
The Mortal Realm princess’s expression changed, and she let out a helpless sigh before continuing with utmost sincerity. “Jade Fan will not deny the injustice of this act, but please, Brother Da Dan, hear me out—I truly have my own difficulties!”
“My beloved, don’t waste your breath on him! If it’s a fight he wants, so be it—who are we afraid of?”
With powerful reinforcements at his side, the Roc Demon King grew even more arrogant. Especially seeing his woman smiling sweetly at the Rogue King and trying to appease him, the great demon king was consumed with rage, wishing nothing more than to tear the Rogue King into shreds.
Before the Rogue King could respond in anger, Jade Fan spoke first, casting a flirtatious glance at him, then subtly signaling the Roc Demon King before loudly declaring, “Great King, please return to the palace and rest for a moment while I explain the situation to Brother Da Dan. Great King, please listen to me!”
A beauty’s tender charm was an irresistible weapon against any man. Though reluctantly, the Roc Demon King shot Qiao San a glare before descending from the clouds.
“Princess, please speak!” As the Roc Demon King departed, the Book Spirit and the immortal phoenix simultaneously returned to the void.
Jade Fan’s long, beautiful eyes sparkled with intense emotion. Witnessing the Rogue King’s rapid progress, she felt both admiration and jealousy, further solidifying her determination to use him.
“Brother Da Dan, why so distant all of a sudden? Haven’t I told you before that you can call me by name, or even ‘Fan’er’? Please, don’t call me ‘Princess’ anymore! Sigh…”
Without the slightest hint of caution, Jade Fan floated close to Qiao San, her alluring fragrance wafting through her hair. The deep blue strands at the tips of her hair danced as if alive, occasionally brushing against the man’s cheek.
“Prin… Jade Fan, please speak!” Though the same sentence, his tone was completely different. Under Jade Fan’s overwhelming charm, Qiao San found himself retreating step by step, finally adding helplessly, “What hidden truth could there be? Tell me!”
“Sigh…” Jade Fan transformed her coquettish charm into sorrowful helplessness. Her delicate, slender figure seemed burdened by an invisible weight, evoking deep sympathy. Only after her sigh faded into the gloomy winds did the peerless beauty point at the sleeping Night Girl and say, “Brother Da Dan, have you ever heard the legend of the Daughter of the Primordial Chaos…”
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