As Yun Qingxue’s words fell, the impostor opposite her suddenly grinned eerily, swiftly extending her hand like a claw, aiming directly for Yun Qingxue’s face. At the same time, the fake Daise and fake Adai beside the impostor charged toward the real Daise and Adai.
“Seeking death!” Yun Qingxue snorted coldly, her fingertips instantly glowing green. In the blink of an eye, she wove a protective net of vines before herself, Daise, and Adai.
The fake Yun Qingxue’s claw struck the suddenly appearing vine wall, while her two accomplices also collided with it as they charged forward.
“Retract!” Yun Qingxue shouted the moment the three touched the vines.
With her command infused with magical incantation, the vertical vines before her instantly spread like a net, enveloping the three impostors from all sides. The vines then tightly wound around the opening, forming an impenetrable cage.
“Sss~ Master, you’re getting more and more impressive!”
Seeing Yun Qingxue effortlessly counter the impostors’ ambush and trap them in the vine net, Adai immediately lavished praise without hesitation.
His sharp eyes had never failed him! Back when his master hadn’t even known a single spell, he had already pledged his loyalty. Looking back, it had only been a few months since she began formally learning magic, with barely a handful of real battles under her belt—yet her skills were already becoming remarkably refined!
The way she handled these impostors could be summed up in five words: clean, swift, and satisfying!
“Master!” Seeing the three impostors who had tried to ambush them subdued in one move, Daise felt a surge of pride. This was her master—the supreme ruler of the Flora Clan!
“Master, what kind of spirits are these? Why are they impersonating us?” Daise asked, puzzled.
Yun Qingxue smiled and was about to explain when a sharp screech erupted from the trapped impostor—”Screeeech—!”
“Damn it!” Yun Qingxue’s eyes turned sharp as blades as she glared at the three impostors in the net, her voice grave as she warned Daise and Adai, “She has allies!”
As if to confirm her words, over a dozen groups of fake Yun Qingxues, Daise, and Adais emerged from all directions across the lush green meadow.
This was clearly an addiction to imitation!
The newly appeared groups paid no attention to the trio trapped in Yun Qingxue’s vine net. Instead, they all stepped forward in unison toward Yun Qingxue and her companions.
“Who are you?” the groups asked in perfect sync.
This time, Yun Qingxue didn’t let them approach. She wasn’t foolish—if she allowed them to get close and launch a coordinated attack, even her quick reflexes wouldn’t save her.
Green vines summoned by her magic formed a massive barrier, blocking the impostors’ advance.
Behind the vine defense, Yun Qingxue coldly faced the impostors.
“Screeeech—!” Another identical shriek rang out. The impostors, unable to breach the vine barrier, suddenly raised their hands.
Their fingers were unnaturally long, their nails sharp enough to send chills down one’s spine.
“Screeeech—!”
With another furious cry, the impostors seemed to receive a command and began clawing frantically at the vines blocking their path.
The relentless sound of scratching filled the air.
Yun Qingxue frowned impatiently. She had full confidence in her vine defense—even if all the impostors attacked at once, they wouldn’t tear through it quickly.
And even if they did, she wasn’t worried. Her ability to repair the vines far outpaced their destructive efforts.
As the Flower King, as long as she had magic, summoning plants for defense or offense was never an issue…
“Six-Tailed Flower Fox Clan! Have you had enough? If you want a fight, I, Yun Qingxue, will oblige!”
Yun Qingxue’s angry shout brought all clawing to an abrupt halt.
Dozens of eyes fixed on her.
Yun Qingxue suddenly smiled. “I unintentionally trespassed into your territory. If I’ve offended, I apologize sincerely!”
At her words, the impostors lowered their claws and retreated in an orderly fashion, forming two rows and clearing a path in the middle.
“Tap, tap, tap…” The sound of a cane striking the ground echoed as an elderly man with a long white beard slowly walked down the path.
Dressed in a gray robe adorned with strange totems at the cuffs and collar, the old man had a piercing gaze.
Step by step, he approached the vine barrier and spoke with authority, “My descendants have ceased their attack. Will the Flower King not withdraw her defense? Do you distrust us?”
Yun Qingxue smiled, dispelling the vines with a wave of her hand, and bowed respectfully. “Greetings, Elder!”
“I dare not accept such courtesy!” The old man hastily returned the bow. The Flower King of the Flora Clan addressing him as an elder—despite his age, he couldn’t possibly presume to accept such deference.
“I entered this place by accident, with no ill intent. If my presence displeases you, we will leave at once.”
Yun Qingxue offered another explanation. As newcomers, avoiding conflict was preferable.
“Ah!” The elder sighed. “Flower King, please understand. It’s not that our clan intends to slight guests. But ever since the last Beast King was slain, our loyalty to him has made us targets of Cangyan’s relentless persecution. With no other choice, I led our remaining hundred clansmen here by opening the entrance to the Yunhuang Illusionary Realm.
“Yet even here, assassins come every few days. To survive, I expended all my magic to create a barrier in this cave. Any intruders must be eliminated to protect our hiding place…”
The Six-Tailed Flower Fox Clan elder’s final words stunned Yun Qingxue. She had hoped for a peaceful resolution, but the elder’s implication was clear—anyone who discovered their refuge would be silenced…
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