“Go back!” A graceful figure emerged from the void, her voice gentle and melodious, yet her flowing water-sleeves were harder than gold or steel.
Emerald-green sleeves danced up and down, outlining the curves of her mature silhouette. A mist obscured her face—not ghostly or sinister, but ethereal and elusive. This one-of-a-kind figure could only be Qiao San’s secret weapon—the Book Spirit.
“Who are you?” The dark shadow obediently retreated, shock evident in his eyes. His intelligence had never mentioned a woman more formidable than Qiao San. This was a colossal miscalculation!
The Book Spirit stood calmly amidst the drifting breeze and clouds, completely ignoring the shadow, as tranquil and unfathomable as a deep spring.
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 Lady Ye, and I’ll spare your life. Otherwise, I’ll tear you apart myself!”
Facing the combined assault of 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 thin assassin crouched slightly before bursting upward in a sudden leap.
“Whoosh—”
Fast—too fast! In an instant, the killer’s figure vanished, leaving Qiao San barely any time to react.
The Book Spirit drifted calmly to Qiao San’s side like a drifting cloud, her voice calm and all-knowing: “Among the demon spirits of the Human Realm, there are only a handful of substances capable of granting such speed.”
“Clang!” Qiao San’s eyes lit up. Without needing the Book Spirit to remind him, he had already guessed the most suspicious suspect.
Far beyond the Nine幽Palace, deep in the void, the Roc Demon King wore a self-satisfied grin. Glancing at Lady Ye standing on the clouds beneath him, he instinctively quickened his pace.
“Great King, you truly are my hero! Heehee…” Before even reaching the Demon King’s cave, Jade Fan had already flown up to meet him midair. Seeing Lady Ye, the Human Realm princess smiled even more sweetly and seductively than usual.
“Hahaha, my beloved concubine, when I take action, success is guaranteed!”
The Roc Demon King patted his chest proudly, but then added with lingering fear: “Still, that audacious Qiao San really has some skill. And there was an even more formidable ally. We must be cautious and never let him discover the truth!”
“Heehee… Great King, surely you trust my methods. As for that fool Qiao San, he won’t uncover the truth before he’s already locked in a deadly struggle with that wench Gou Yuan!”
Jade Fan approached the Roc Demon King, skillfully dodging his embracing arms with a graceful turn, and purred: “Great King, don’t be in such a hurry. Let’s bring her back to the Demon Cave first. Great King, you’ve worked hard—let me help you.”
Jade Fan gently took Lady Ye from the Roc Demon King, then suddenly stepped back swiftly and burst into loud laughter: “Hahaha… Brother Roc Demon, thank you!”
Silent 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. With a sweep of his arms, flesh and skin peeled away, revealing the terrifying “Bloody Bones,” radiating endless crimson light. His reputation as the top expert in the Human Realm was well-earned.
The Rogue King was no pushover either and certainly didn’t mind outnumbering his opponent. With a thought, the Book Spirit and the immortal phoenix reappeared.
Just as a major battle threatened to shake the balance of the Human Realm, a cheerful voice cut through the air. The real King and Fan appeared so naturally, as if they had never plotted against Qiao San.
“Heehee… Brother Da Dan, he’s my husband. Why would we fight among ourselves?”
Qiao San could never match Jade Fan’s audacity and responded coolly: “Princess, this is no misunderstanding!”
With a wave of his hand, the Rogue King dismissed the Book Spirit and the immortal phoenix, then said to Jade Fan: “For the Princess’s sake, 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 Human Realm Princess’s expression changed, and she sighed helplessly before continuing with utmost sincerity: “I won’t deny my unjust actions this time. But please, Brother Da Dan, hear me out—I truly had no choice!”
“My beloved, don’t waste your breath with him. If it comes to a fight, so be it—who are we afraid of?”
With strong reinforcements, the Roc Demon King grew even more arrogant. Especially seeing his woman smiling sweetly at the Rogue King and trying to appease him, the Demon King was consumed with rage, wishing to tear the Rogue King into shreds.
Before the Rogue King could respond angrily, Jade Fan spoke first, sending the Rogue King a flirtatious glance, then subtly signaling the Roc Demon King before loudly saying: “Great King, please return to the palace and rest for a moment. Allow me to explain the stakes to Brother Da Dan. Great King, please listen to this humble concubine!”
A beauty’s tender voice was a weapon no man could resist. The Roc Demon King shot Qiao San a resentful glare but obediently descended from the clouds.
“Princess, speak your mind!” As the Roc Demon King departed, the Book Spirit and the immortal phoenix also returned to the void.
Jade Fan’s long, beautiful eyes sparkled with intense emotion. Seeing the Rogue King’s rapid progress, she felt both admiration and jealousy, further solidifying her resolve to use him.
“Brother Da Dan, why so distant all of a sudden? Haven’t I told you—you can call me by name, or even ‘Fan’—just don’t call me Princess! Sigh…”
With no hint of caution, Jade Fan floated close to Qiao San, her enchanting fragrance wafting through her hair. The deep blue strands danced like living things, occasionally brushing against his cheek.
“Prin… Jade Fan, please speak!” Though the same words, his tone was completely different. Under Jade Fan’s overwhelming charm, Qiao San was retreating step by step. Finally, he couldn’t help but add: “What hidden truth could there be? Tell me!”
“Sigh…” Jade Fan’s demeanor shifted from flirtatious to sorrowful. Her delicate figure seemed weighed down by an invisible burden, her pitiful appearance striking straight at the heart. Only after her sigh had dissolved into the gloomy wind did the beautiful enchantress finally point at the sleeping Lady Ye and say, “Brother Da Dan, have you ever heard the legend of the Daughter of the Primordial Chaos…”
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