In Sky Azure Bull Python's enormous, lake-like pupils, a deep sense of doubt clearly surfaced: " Aunt Rou, are you talking about... that hundred thousand years old beast dwelling deep within the Forest of the Demon Fox?" Three-Eyed Demon Fox?
A Rou nodded firmly: "Yes, that's it."
Upon confirmation, Sky Azure Bull Python's doubts deepened: "But I remember... you didn't have a good relationship with it before, you even had some minor grudges. You went to see it specifically this time, could it be to..." It paused, its tone tinged with uncertainty, "...take revenge on it?"
Upon hearing this, A Rou couldn't help but smile, exuding charm: "How could that be? Do you think I'm such a petty person, Aunt Rou? That's all old news, we've long since moved on."
"Then what are you doing here..." Sky Azure Bull Python was even more puzzled. It couldn't think of any other reason A Rou would have to seek revenge against that arrogant and awkward old adversary.
A mischievous glint flashed in A Rou's pink eyes, and a mysterious smile played on her lips: "Well... I can't tell you yet." She deliberately kept everyone in suspense.
Xiao Wu, who was eavesdropping nearby, darted around with her big eyes. The mischievous Spirit Monster seemed to have caught something from her mother's mysterious smile and words, and her little head immediately began to devise some "new ideas".
No one knows a daughter better than her mother. A Rou didn't even need to look back to guess Xiao Wu's thoughts. Her words were calm yet carried an undeniable authority as she instructed the two Spirit Beast kings: "While I'm going to find the Three-Eyed Demon Fox, you two keep a close eye on the little one! If she escapes, I'll hold you responsible when I get back!"
Titan Giant Ape immediately thumped his chest loudly and assured her in a booming voice, " Don't worry, Aunt Rou! I'll keep a close eye on Xiao Wu and won't let her leave Lake of Life even for a second!"
Sky Azure Bull Python also nodded steadily: "We will stay by your side."
"No!!" Xiao Wu let out a desperate wail, her face instantly falling. Her little scheme had been ruthlessly crushed before it could even be put into action.
After giving instructions to the two beasts, A Rou turned around, extended her slender finger, and flicked Xiao Wu's smooth forehead with just the right amount of force, enough to make her cry out and crouch down with her head in pain, but not enough to actually hurt her.
"Wait patiently, Mommy will be back soon." With that, A Rou's figure flickered and transformed into a streak of pink light, quickly disappearing into the dense forest of Lake of Life.
After leaving Lake of Life, A Rou headed straight for an area in Star Dou Great Forest called " Forest of the Demon Fox." That was the gathering place of the Spirit Beast fox, and also the home of the hundred-thousand-year-old... The territory of the Three-Eyed Demon Fox.
After spending most of the day, A Rou arrived at the outskirts of the Forest of the Demon Fox. She made no attempt to conceal her presence; instead, with a thought, she unleashed her immense power, approaching that of a level 96 Titled Douluo, without reservation!
A terrifying breath swept out like a storm, instantly causing countless Spirit Beasts within the Forest of the Demon Fox to prostrate themselves on the ground, trembling in fear.
A Rou walked slowly and steadily toward the heart of the forest. A powerful pressure, like tangible waves, silently pushed aside the trees and bushes in front of her, clearing a path.
After walking for only about ten minutes, a white figure appeared silently, like a maiden, under an ancient tree not far in front of her.
It was a pure white fox, without a single blemish. It wasn't large; in fact, one could say it was elegant and slender. Three fluffy, soft tails swayed gently behind it, adding to its mystique and nobility. Most striking was the vertical pupil-like marking on the center of its forehead, which seemed to hold endless mysteries.
It emanated an undisguised, blood-moon-like Hundred Thousand Year Spirit Beast. Qi Xi!
It is the king of this Forest of the Demon Fox — the Hundred Thousand Year Spirit Beast, the Three-Eyed Demon Fox!
The Three-Eyed Demon Fox stared warily at A Rou with its narrow fox eyes, speaking in human language with a hint of coldness and apprehension: " Soft Bones Demon Rabbit??" It could clearly sense that A Rou was much stronger than when they last met, and the immense pressure from him made its heart tremble.
A Rou looked at it, smiled slightly, and said in a rather familiar tone, "Long time no see, Fox Consort."
The Three-Eyed Demon Fox — Fox Consort —did not lower its guard; instead, it became even more suspicious: "What exactly do you want by releasing such a powerful aura into my territory?"
A Rou didn't beat around the bush, directly stating the purpose of his trip: "Interested in transforming into an adult and then leaving the Forest of the Demon Fox with me?"
" Transformation?" Fox Consort's eyes flashed with undisguised disdain and mockery. "Hmph! I'm not like you! Facing a mere deadline, you're afraid to die and choose to transform into that fragile human to eke out a living!"
A Rou wasn't angered by Fox Consort's taunts, because she had expected this. The best way to make this proud and stubborn fox obey was to use absolute power to make her face reality.
"Since you won't listen to reason, then I'll have to resort to the old method." A Rou sighed, but her tone suddenly turned fierce, "I'll beat you until you submit!"
Before he finished speaking, A Rou's figure vanished from the spot in an instant!
Startled Swan Steps!
In the next instant, she appeared above Fox Consort, and a seemingly gentle but terrifyingly powerful palm strike came down!
Fox Consort was horrified. He hadn't expected A Rou to act so suddenly and so quickly! Its three tails stood up abruptly, and its vertical pupil on its forehead snapped open, shooting out a gray beam that distorted space!
However, the destructive beam that had been invincible in the past and even suppressed A Rou was now shattered and dissipated like glass by A Rou's casual slap! The palm strike continued its momentum and accurately struck Fox Consort's raised forepaw.
"Bang!"
With a muffled thud, Fox Consort felt an irresistible force strike him, sending his entire body flying backward. He crashed into several ancient trees before barely managing to regain his balance, his blood surging within him.
Its eyes were filled with shock and disbelief! How long had it been? How could A Rou's strength have increased to such a terrifying level?!
Before it could think further, A Rou's attacks came like a storm! The pink figure left a trail of fire in the air. Dao's afterimage, fists, palms, fingers, and legs—each attack contained overwhelming power and exquisite skill, completely blocking all of Fox Consort's counterattack and evasion routes!
In the past, it was always the one dominating A Rou, but now the situation has completely reversed! Its proud mental attacks and illusions have little effect in front of A Rou's incredibly solid mental barrier; its physical attacks are also completely crushed!
In the short time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Fox Consort was completely at a disadvantage. Its snow-white fur was covered in dust, making it look quite disheveled. It could only barely defend itself and had no power to fight back.
"Stop! Stop!" Fox Consort finally couldn't hold back any longer and spoke, his voice filled with a hint of humiliation and even more shock, "I surrender!"
Upon hearing this, A Rou withdrew from her stance and landed lightly on the ground, her breathing steady, as if she had only been warming up.
Fox Consort was breathing heavily, staring intently at A Rou, her eyes still filled with disbelief: "How is this possible?! Your strength... how could it have improved so quickly?!"
A Rou smiled, and with a thought, she no longer concealed herself. Instantly, nine spirit rings rose from beneath her feet in sequence—purple, purple, purple, black, black, black, black, red, red!
That exceeded the optimal ratio, especially the last two vivid, blood-red spirit rings that exuded a terrifying aura, like two blood-red suns that burned Fox Consort's eyes.
"You...your spirit ring configuration?! How is this possible?! Isn't this the standard configuration for a human Spirit Master?!" Fox Consort exclaimed in shock, its voice trembling with utter astonishment. Having lived for hundreds of thousands of years and seen countless human Spirit Masters, it had never witnessed such an outrageous spirit ring combination!
Seeing its skeptical look, A Rou slowly tossed out the temptation again: "Now, are you interested? If you're willing to undergo Transformation, I might be able to tell you... how to get such a Spirit Ring configuration."
Fox Consort fell silent. Its massive body lay prone on the ground, its narrow fox eyes flashing intensely, its heart caught in an unprecedented struggle and turmoil.
On one hand, there is the impending, inescapable 1000-year deadline; on the other hand, there is the new possibility that A Rou demonstrates, leading to greater power… Transformation: Adulthood is no longer about merely surviving, but about pursuing a higher peak?
This choice is too significant; it requires time to weigh the pros and cons.
A Rou didn't urge it, but stood quietly in place, waiting for its decision.
Time passed slowly, a full half hour later, Fox Consort, as if exhausted, slowly raised his head, looked at A Rou with complicated eyes, and said in a dry voice: "If... if you can really give me such a Spirit Ring configuration... then... I am willing to choose Transformation."
" It's done! " A Rou silently gave a victory sign in her heart, a gentle and sincere smile appearing on her face: "Of course, I promise."
This was her perfect plan. With Duan Xin and Zi Ruyi pregnant, she was the only sister left to share Yu Qing's astonishing "firepower." Although Yin-Yang Harmonization had given her a taste of its magic, sometimes... she really couldn't handle it all by herself!
Then a brilliant idea struck her: to "drag someone down"... no, to find "outside help." And this Three-Eyed Demon Fox, with a hundred thousand years of cultivation, female, destined to be a stunning beauty after transformation, and possessing exceptional talent, was simply the perfect candidate! She could become Yu Qing's ideal Yin Yang Conjunction. The support gained during Dual Cultivation can also become a powerful pillar for future forces.
This was the "surprise" she wanted to bring to Yu Qing.
Having made its decision, the Fox Consort no longer hesitated. It first returned to its lair, solemnly instructing its people not to leave the Forest of the Demon Fox for a long time to come. It also had A Rou swear an oath with his soul, ensuring that the Titan Giant Ape and Sky Azure Bull Python would protect the Demon Fox clan. Only then was it completely at ease and prepared to begin its transformation.
Accompanied by powerful energy fluctuations and dazzling light, Fox Consort began its transformation process. When the light faded, what appeared before A Rou was a girl who looked to be about sixteen or seventeen years old.
She wore a snow-white gauze dress that seemed woven from moonlight, her skin as white as snow, her figure curvaceous and alluring, perfectly embodying the word " charm." Her long, silver hair cascaded down to her waist like a waterfall, but most striking were her slightly upturned, narrow fox-like eyes. With each glance, her gaze held an endless allure and mystery, enough to make anyone who met her eyes lose their composure. Yet, within that ultimate seductive charm, there was a strange blend of girlish clarity and innocence; this contradictory quality combined to create a fatal attraction for any male.
I am still in the Transformation stage. " In the Early Stage, spirit power needs to be re -cultivated, which will take at least three months to fully stabilize the human form and restore some of its strength." Fox Consort began, her voice carrying a natural, alluring, and languid charm.
A Rou nodded in satisfaction: "It's alright, let's go back to Lake of Life first. The life energy there can help you stabilize your form and recover more quickly."
On the way back to Lake of Life, Fox Consort finally couldn't contain his curiosity and whispered to A Rou where his extraordinary spirit ring configuration came from.
A Rou smiled slightly, leaned close to her ear, and revealed part of the " Dual Cultivation " in a voice only the two of them could hear, emphasizing, of course, the core role of Yu Qing's special physique.
Upon hearing this, Fox Consort's charming fox eyes widened instantly, filled with shock and disbelief: "Human...human Spirit Masters have evolved to the point where they can improve their cultivation in this way?!" She didn't show the shyness of an ordinary woman; instead, she was incredulous at this unheard-of and ridiculously efficient method of cultivation.
"Not all humans can do this," A Rou patiently explained. " A Qing is the only exception. When I left half a year ago, my spirit power was only level 92, and my spirit ring was only the optimal combination of two yellow, two purple, and five black. It was only after meeting him that I gradually gained my current strength and spirit ring."
Fox Consort's eyes darted around, then she suddenly turned her head and gave A Rou a captivating, slightly provocative smile: "Aren't you afraid... I'll steal your A Qing away?"
Upon hearing this, A Rou confidently shook her head, her smile still gentle: "Don't be afraid. You can't take him away. His love is very... expansive. Even if you and he have Yin-Yang Harmonization, you will only occupy a place in his heart, not replace anyone."
Fox Consort's alluring smile froze slightly, her narrow eyes narrowing: "He...has many women?"
A Rou nodded readily: "Yes, and they are all very good sisters."
Fox Consort was shocked again. She looked A Rou up and down as if she were seeing her for the first time: "You... are you still the A Rou I know?" The Soft Bones Demon Rabbit in her memory, though gentle, could never be so... open-minded? Even actively seeking a new partner for her man?
A Rou smiled but remained silent; some changes can only be understood through personal experience.
Back at Lake of Life, Xiao Wu was sitting idly by the lake, splashing water. Beside her, the enormous eyes of Sky Azure Bull Python and Titan Giant Ape were indeed staring at her without blinking, a scene that was both funny and a little heartbreaking.
"Mom doesn't love me anymore!" Da Ming "Er Ming bullied me too!" As soon as Xiao Wu saw A Rou, she immediately rushed over and hugged her leg, pretending to cry and acting cute.
"How can Mommy not love you? If you were a good girl, would Mommy let them look at you like that?" A Rou ruffled her daughter's hair helplessly.
At this moment, Sky Azure Bull Python and Titan Giant Ape also noticed the stunningly beautiful girl in white behind A Rou. When they sensed the unique aura of the Three-Eyed Demon Fox emanating from her, which couldn't be completely concealed, both Spirit Beast kings were stunned.
"You...you really transformed?" Sky Azure Bull Python stared at Fox Consort in disbelief, its massive bull eyes filled with confusion. It simply couldn't understand what had made its proud old rival make such a decision.
Fox Consort glanced at it lazily, her tone carrying her usual flair: "Then you'll have to ask your dear Aunt Rou."
Facing the increasingly puzzled looks from the two Spirit Beasts, A Rou simply smiled mysteriously: "There are some things that, if I tell you now, will only confuse you more. When the time comes, you will naturally understand."
The following days were spent waiting. Waiting for Fox Consort to overcome the Transformation. During the three most vulnerable months of the Early Stage, after A Rou has fully stabilized her human form and regained some of her strength, she will be able to take Xiao Wu and leave Star Dou Great Forest to embark on the journey back to Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
Yu Qing was completely unaware of this. He was still in Sunset Forest, planning his famous future, nurturing Discord, and waiting for his wife's return, as well as the incredibly sensual "surprise" that was about to arrive.
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