Chapter 452: Wanted Criminal in the Immortal Realm

This woman was so elegant and otherworldly that calling her a fairy wouldn’t be an exaggeration.

Yet she was actually a white fox spirit, and the woman of the Mountain God.

“Big Sister!”

Snow Fox and the others came forward to greet her.

Shui Miao’s heart stirred, and he quickly retracted all his Soul Devouring Force and Wood Elemental energy.

After the head of Stone Kui King flew back onto his stone body, he immediately shouted, demanding another fight with Shui Miao.

Shui Miao respectfully bowed and clasped his hands, “Your Majesty Stone Kui King, I concede defeat!”

“…”

Shui Miao actually admitted defeat, which surprised everyone once again.

Snow Fox telepathically conveyed what had just happened to the White Fox Immortal.

After learning the situation, the White Fox Immortal immediately gained newfound respect for Shui Miao.

Stone Kui King felt awkward, “You didn’t lose. Why are you conceding defeat?”

“Your Majesty Stone Kui King, I was already defeated. I know that if you had used your full strength from the beginning, I would have been in serious trouble. Not only did you refrain from using your full power, but you also deliberately held back and gave me opportunities to recover. You have three ultimate moves that could instantly kill me, yet you chose not to use them. Based on this alone, I have lost. I didn’t just lose in terms of magical abilities; I also lost in terms of character. You are upright, courageous, and have a chivalrous heart, all of which I deeply admire. Yet just now, in pursuit of victory, I refused to give ground even when I was in the right, resorting to petty tricks to gain an advantage. Compared to you, I truly feel ashamed,” Shui Miao spoke sincerely, respectfully, and earnestly from the bottom of his heart.

However, these words inevitably contained flattery and the intention to please.

“Hehe, you flatter me. I’m not that good…”

Stone Kui King’s heart warmed as he listened to Shui Miao’s words. He no longer felt angry and even felt a little embarrassed at being praised.

The White Fox Immortal was very perceptive. Seeing the situation, she chimed in, “That’s right. Among us all, Stone Kui King is the most loyal and righteous. His character is beyond reproach. Otherwise, the Mountain God wouldn’t trust him so much.”

“Yes, yes! Just now I witnessed it myself. Your Majesty Stone Kui King, you were truly amazing!”

Snow Fox also joined in the flattery.

At this moment, a group of bat demons couldn’t stand it anymore and fell to their knees.

“White Fox Immortal Lady, our King was killed by this young man. Please, Lady, grant us justice!”

“Yes, Lady! This young man is too ruthless. Only by killing him can we ease our anger in our hearts!”

“Please, Lady, kill him and avenge our King!”

“Lady…”

The group of bat demons knelt and begged the White Fox Immortal. They were already hideous-looking, and their pitiful expressions made them even uglier.

“Hehe, so the Bat Demon King is finally dead?” The White Fox Immortal sneered, then suddenly pointed at the group of bat demons and roared, “You bloodsuckers, do you think you’ve done too little harm? Relying on the Mountain God’s trust, how many heinous deeds have you committed day and night? In fact, I’ve wanted to kill him for a long time. You dare to plead for him, which proves you’re no good either. All of you, die!”

Suddenly, the White Fox Immortal waved her hand and snapped the neck of a bat demon.

Snow Fox and the others drew their swords and began slaying the bat demons.

Even Stone Kui King, who had always favored the bat demons, changed his attitude, smashing his stone fists and easily crushing a few.

Shui Miao observed all of this and realized that this White Fox Immortal was no ordinary being.

Clearly, she was trying to win his favor, deliberately killing these bat demons in front of him to gain his trust and make him owe her a huge favor.

Shui Miao was now troubled. He had no significant treasures left, so how could he repay this favor?

“Thank you, my Fox Immortal elder sister! Thank you all!”

He still needed to be polite, even though he knew it was all pretense.

“Hehe, you called me elder sister!”

The White Fox Immortal seemed very happy, “Actually, I really, really wish to have a younger brother like you.”

“Then, Shui Miao, would you be willing to be my younger brother?” Snow Fox quickly followed up.

Shui Miao immediately responded, “I would be honored! You are all my elder sisters and seniors.”

“No, you can only have one elder sister.” The White Fox Immortal was very pleased and took the initiative to decide for Shui Miao, “They can be your younger sisters, and as for this Stone Kui King, you can call him Big Brother.”

“Really? Am I really allowed to?”

Shui Miao looked confused.

“What’s the problem with that? I wanted to say the same thing. If you don’t mind, let me be your Big Brother.” Stone Kui King respected only the strong. After Shui Miao had severed his stone head today, he was very pleased and really wanted to befriend Shui Miao.

“Alright then, younger brother pays respects to Big Brother and Elder Sister!”

Shui Miao wasn’t stubborn. In special circumstances, making friends and speaking sweetly could only be beneficial.

“Younger sisters, meet your older brother Shui Miao!”

A group of female demons shouted in unison, giving Shui Miao quite a start.

Shui Miao hurriedly smiled apologetically.

While staying with these powerful beings, Shui Miao dared not indulge in random thoughts or show disdain for them as demons. If they sensed his thoughts, all his efforts would be in vain, and he would only bring trouble upon himself.

After everyone introduced themselves, the White Fox Immortal invited Shui Miao into the Gathering Immortal Pavilion.

The so-called Gathering Immortal Pavilion was actually a huge cave.

This cave was very unique. All around were stones like white jade. Everywhere were white, round bronze mirrors, emitting rays of sunlight. Inside were tables, chairs, green pines, and cypresses, everything one could imagine. Not only that, but there were also small bridges over flowing streams, pavilions surrounded by peach trees, and many birds singing joyfully. At the deepest part of the cave were pavilions and terraces, along with many stone statues of immortals, all masterfully crafted, making it a rare paradise seldom seen in the world.

“Am I dreaming? Elder Sister Fox Immortal, does this place really exist?”

Shui Miao was brought by the White Fox Immortal to a peach garden. Seeing this incredible sight, his heart was deeply shaken.

Behind them followed a large group of fox demon sisters, all dressed beautifully and as gorgeous as celestial maidens. As for Stone Kui King, he had transformed into the appearance of a normal middle-aged man, carrying a large wine jar, rushing into the peach garden like the wind.

“Truth and illusion, illusion and truth,” the White Fox Immortal strolled leisurely, “everything in this world—if you say it’s real, then it is real. If you say it’s illusory, then it is illusory. It all depends on how you see it, how you think about it, and how you act upon it.”

“Elder Sister, your words have given me deep insight. Yet sometimes, worldly matters force us to see, to think, and to act,” Shui Miao sighed lightly. “If Elder Sister had a powerful enemy at the level of a Celestial Sovereign, what would you do?”

“Hmm…”

The White Fox Immortal was slightly taken aback. Seeing Shui Miao’s solemn expression, she realized he might be speaking the truth. But she couldn’t understand how a mortal could have such a formidable enemy—a Celestial Sovereign! That was a being as powerful as the Jade Emperor. Although Shui Miao was skilled and strong, could he really have such a deep-seated enmity?

She considered herself unworthy of offending such a person.

Originally, the White Fox Immortal had wanted to recruit Shui Miao and cultivate him as a trusted subordinate.

But now, upon hearing this, she immediately understood that Shui Miao was definitely beyond her control.

After a pause, the White Fox Immortal said, “If I had such an enemy, I think I would strive hard to cultivate and do everything I can to seek revenge, no matter who the enemy is, I would never give up.”

“That’s exactly what I think too. Elder Sister, may I ask a favor of you?” Shui Miao was preparing to ask the White Fox Immortal why he had been unable to transform and gain his immortal powers for so long.

“Of course, as long as I have the ability to help.” Arriving at the pavilion in the peach garden, the White Fox Immortal extended her hand, inviting Shui Miao to sit down.

This pavilion wasn’t just one; it was a series of nine pavilions connected together.

A large group of fox demon sisters entered the other pavilions and took their seats. Their voices were neither loud nor soft—never causing disturbance, nor appearing to whisper secretly.

At this time, Stone Kui King arrived. He handed a jar of wine to the fox demon sisters and took another jar for himself. He produced four large bowls and began pouring wine.

Seeing the four bowls, the White Fox Immortal was puzzled and asked, “Is someone else coming?”

“Yes, Little Butterfly said she would come soon.” Stone Kui King didn’t even lift his head as he spoke.

The White Fox Immortal was slightly taken aback, “Isn’t Little Butterfly in the Celestial Realm? When did she return?”

“Seems like she just came back.”

Clearly, Stone Kui King didn’t know much about it.

Suddenly, the White Fox Immortal seemed to recall something and quickly said to Shui Miao, “Little Brother, Little Butterfly is actually a core disciple of the Jade Maiden Palace in the Ninth Heaven. She knows a lot about the Celestial Realm. Why don’t you wait until she arrives, then you can ask your questions and we can all think of ways to help you together?”

“Elder Sister…”

Speak of the devil. As soon as the White Fox Immortal finished speaking, Little Butterfly arrived.

Indeed, Little Butterfly was truly a fairy. Her attire was similar to the White Fox Immortal’s, but while the White Fox Immortal exuded a seductive aura, Little Butterfly radiated a sacred and pure presence. Her round, delicate face appeared serene. Looking at her, one naturally felt a sense of cleanliness, calmness, and comfort.

“Greetings, Elder Sister Fox Demon, greetings, Brother Stone. And this…”

Seeing Shui Miao, Little Butterfly suddenly froze, “You… you are actually Shui Miao!?”

“Do you know each other?”

The White Fox Immortal stood up in surprise.

Even Stone Kui King found it unbelievable, spilling some wine from his bowl.

Looking into Little Butterfly’s eyes, Shui Miao noticed no joy, only shock. His heart stirred as he asked, “Is it because the Jade Void Sect is after me?”

“Yes, yes!”

Little Butterfly nodded repeatedly, “Yes, Shui Miao. They are everywhere, hunting for you, offering a top-grade immortal artifact as a reward. They claim you slaughtered Jade Void disciples, stole medicinal herbs from their treasury, and even desecrated their ancestral master, committing unforgivable crimes. They’ve issued wanted notices to all major sects in the Celestial Realm, determined to capture you. These things… did you really do them?”

Looking at Shui Miao, Little Butterfly couldn’t imagine him as a bad person.

“What an absurd accusation! When there’s a will to punish, there’s always an excuse!”

Shui Miao took a deep breath and sat down, feeling frustrated.

He had never expected the Jade Void Sect to hate him so much. To capture him, they had fabricated such false accusations, even accusing him of desecrating their ancestral master.