“Do you think this sacred fairy is chubby?” The fox spirit giggled, her bright eyes and pearly teeth gleaming, her crimson lips vivid, while several silver-white tails swayed behind her, exuding a uniquely seductive charm.
“A slender chubby girl—some parts are quite plump,” Shi Hao muttered under his breath.
In the distance, the veiled fairy raised an eyebrow in surprise. This youth was peculiar. What kind of contradictory statement was that—slender yet chubby?
The fox spirit, however, burst into laughter, her lithe body shaking with mirth, completely disregarding decorum as she glanced at the fairy opposite her. “He means your chest is full, your hips are round—perfect for bearing children.”
Shi Hao gaped in shock. *This is way too blunt! Couldn’t she have phrased it more elegantly? What kind of behavior is this from a fox spirit?*
“Kid, what’s with that look? Did I hit the mark, and now you’re giving me disdainful eyes? That’s just… wicked. But it suits our lovely exiled fairy perfectly. I wouldn’t trust her to any other family.” The Heavenly Fox Fairy giggled shamelessly.
“Demoness, what nonsense are you spouting?” The veiled fairy chided. Her figure was slender, her grace peerless, exuding an elegant beauty even without a smile.
“If you two want to fight, why drag me into it?” Shi Hao muttered, scanning his surroundings. This was a strange, dim, and ancient space—like a lost battlefield from antiquity. Two peerless beauties stood amidst the gray haze, making the scene eerily surreal. Shi Hao was baffled—why had he been pulled into this?
“Sister, our unresolved battle from years ago can finally be settled today,” the Heavenly Fox Fairy said playfully, her lively demeanor making Shi Hao pause. There was something oddly familiar about her, a unique aura that left a lasting impression.
“You brought this youth to challenge me?” Light rain swirled around the veiled fairy, enhancing her divine purity. Her voice was calm, utterly composed.
The Heavenly Fox Fairy grinned. “Sister Yue Chan, this is the one I’ve chosen. Where’s the overlord you picked?”
Shi Hao grew even more intrigued. *Does this fox spirit know something about me?* He was confident in his disguise—his appearance, aura, even his gaze and scent had all been altered. How could anyone see through it?
“Is this the warrior you selected from the Barren Lands?” Yue Chan asked, her luminous eyes studying the youth intently.
“Go forth, divine youth—no, pounce! See how interested Yue Chan is in you,” the Heavenly Fox Fairy teased, her words scandalous as she gleefully egged him on.
Shi Hao was speechless. He prided himself on being thick-skinned, but this fox spirit was on another level. *What kind of talk is this? Even I wouldn’t say such things.*
“Demoness, cease your nonsense.” Yue Chan remained unshaken, her serene heart untouched by the provocation. Instead, she smiled faintly at Shi Hao. “You were forced into this too, weren’t you? Why not join me in subduing her?”
“Oh, sister, with your ethereal, untouchable demeanor, who knew you could be so devious? He’s mine—don’t get any ideas unless you’re offering yourself,” the Heavenly Fox Fairy retorted brightly.
Shi Hao took a step back. These two were breathtakingly beautiful, but an overwhelming sense of danger radiated from them.
“Divine youth, why retreat? Charge forward!” the fox spirit urged.
“That’s between you two. I’ll just watch.” Shi Hao found a boulder to sit on, resting his chin on his hand, ready to enjoy the show.
*If I activate my Indestructible Golden Body suddenly, could I capture both of them?* He wasn’t sure—their depths were unfathomable.
“Hey, kid, what wicked thoughts are you harboring? I’m finding you a wife, and you’re scheming to take us both down?” The Heavenly Fox Fairy’s sharp eyes seemed to pierce his mind.
“Nonsense. Fight already—I’ll just watch,” Shi Hao replied.
The gray expanse of the ancient battlefield, though not vast, was enough for the two peerless women to clash.
“Sister, years ago we agreed that since we’ve reached our limits and neither can overcome the other, we’d settle this through another means. This is my chosen warrior. Do you dare accept?” the Heavenly Fox Fairy challenged.
Yue Chan smiled. “Are you sure he’ll obey you?”
“Sister, you’re too cunning. He’s not obeying me—he’s helping me out of friendship. No need for your misleading words.”
“What nonsense. These two chubby girls are baffling,” Shi Hao muttered, wanting no part in their feud.
“You won’t help me?” the fox spirit asked softly. Then, in a whisper: “North Sea. Peng Nest. Sharing divine wine under the moonlight.”
*”It’s you?!”* Shi Hao’s eyes widened as he stared at her in disbelief. That flawless face, that mischievous grin—it matched the demoness he’d met before. No wonder she felt familiar.
“How heartbreaking. No matter how you change, I recognize you. Yet you treat me as a stranger.” The Heavenly Fox Fairy sighed.
Shi Hao didn’t buy it. He suspected she hadn’t recognized him until their encounter in the Azure Grove.
“This is the Divine-Demon Battle Realm, a treasure-formed space. Only here could she recognize you,” Yue Chan clarified.
“Sister, no need for schemes. He and I are old acquaintances—we’ve pulled off heists, robbed elders, even beaten up a Sea God’s descendant!” The demoness laughed before turning to Shi Hao. “So, chubby-lover, what do you think of Yue Chan? Want to take her back to your village?”
Shi Hao sighed. Truthfully, he liked the demoness. As she said, they’d once been partners in crime in the North Sea, even if it was mutual exploitation—they’d gotten along well.
“How do I help you?” he finally asked.
“Don’t be reluctant. Helping me helps you. Everything I said is true—subdue Yue Chan, and she’s yours.”
Shi Hao studied her. *Is this another avatar, or her true form?*
“I’m no match for her. She’s stronger.”
“No matter. This space suppresses our cultivation. We’ll battle at the Cave Heaven realm.”
Soon, the mist thickened, dark clouds pressing down. Shi Hao realized his power had indeed been suppressed to the Cave Heaven realm.
*These two from beyond the domain are terrifying—to possess such a treasure!*
“Yue Chan is said to surpass ancients in the Cave Heaven realm. Be careful,” the demoness warned.
“Really?” Shi Hao’s eyes gleamed with excitement. He hadn’t wanted to fight, but now he was itching to test himself.
“Don’t be fooled,” Yue Chan said, surprised by his sudden shift in demeanor. *Is he a battle maniac?*
“Actually, *she’s* the one with unique mastery in this realm,” Yue Chan added, pointing at the demoness.
“I’ll challenge her later,” Shi Hao replied. In an instant, his aura transformed—radiant like a blazing god, his presence terrifying.
With a thunderous roar, he struck, divine light erupting as if deities were chanting. Yue Chan’s calm wavered—this youth was a monstrous foe in the Cave Heaven realm.
Her jade-like hand swept through the brilliance, dismantling his attack effortlessly.
Shi Hao staggered. *She’s formidable.* Instantly, ten radiant Cave Heavens materialized around him, each pulsing with power.
Yue Chan paled. “So the Barren Lands *does* have someone who opened ten Cave Heavens.”
Her own ten Cave Heavens ignited, each harboring a divine figure—some a Five-Colored Peacock, others a Vermilion Bird, all morphing into her likeness, seated in meditation.
The sight was mesmerizing, their chants resonating like divine hymns, an overwhelming pressure descending upon Shi Hao.
*Incredible!* But he was undaunted. He believed in his invincibility.
Yet he held back, defending rather than attacking. Helping the demoness was one thing, but a deathmatch? Unnecessary.
Besides, this battle would let Yue Chan gauge his strength. If she had ulterior motives in the Barren Lands, she might try to recruit him—unless he made an enemy of her.
“Divine youth, charge!” the demoness urged.
Yue Chan remained composed, her ten Cave Heaven avatars countering Shi Hao’s onslaught.
“Did you know?” the demoness said lightly. “In Yue Chan’s eyes, only three or four youths in the Barren Lands are worth recruiting. She came to the imperial capital for Shi Yi—the future overlord.”
Shi Hao’s eyes narrowed, a flash of intensity burning within.
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