Chapter 297: Chapter 267: Arms Exhibition, Chen Xi’s True Form
In Ten Thousand Souls Ridge, no movement escaped Chu Yi’s perception.
Yet, every moment, countless pieces of information surged in: the rustle of twisting branches, the first cry of a newly born "Beast," the sounds of prey being devoured... With so much noise converging, it was impossible for Chu Yi to listen to it all.
It was only when the Flower of Desire obstinately insisted that it hadn’t plundered Netherworld nourishment that Chu Yi focused his attention on the Netherworld Underground. There, he discovered a complex subterranean palace, akin to an insect’s nest.
Suddenly, Chu Yi recalled using the Soul Capturing Spell to snatch a white spider from a beautiful young woman and placing it in the Chaotic Burial Mound.
"SQUEAK."
The Jade Spider let out a tender sound, startled. Its eight budding spider legs tensed, and its entire body transformed into a pale white cloud, rapidly fleeing outward.
A group of its subordinate spiders dropped the food they were wrapping and rushed forward madly, forming a tidal wave.
"Master, leave this thief to me."
Nine Babies flashed forward, a crimson shadow. Her skirt billowed as she lifted a delicate, snow-white foot. The Skull Bell on her ankle emitted a pleasant "CLANG," sending out a ripple of sound waves that shattered everything in sight.
The terrifying explosive force engulfed the spiders, the Netherworld soil, webs, and cocoons, as if an Ancient Void God had crushed them in its grip. A towering column of smoke soared into the sky!
However, the Jade Spider was nowhere to be seen.
Nine Babies looked around, raising the White Bone Lantern.
The flame flickered, shadows overlapped, and countless phantoms of first-tier "Beasts" flew out. Using the Power of Rules, she finally detected a faint trace.
Eager to earn her Master’s praise, Nine Babies led a group of Beasts in pursuit.
At that moment, the sky darkened, growing dim and desolate.
The majestic Ten Thousand Souls Ridge faded like dust, turning to ash. Only the vast, chaotic, and profound starry sky remained. A gigantic eye, which had slumbered for eons, suddenly opened, gazing down upon the world.
What is this?
Nine Babies’ eyes widened as if she were seeing an Ancient God of the stars. A single, casual glance from it, a mere look, had caused Ten Thousand Souls Ridge to collapse.
What left her even more incredulous was that her always-invincible Master challenged this Ancient God and, in the blink of an eye, turned to dust, all traces of him erased.
"Mas... Master~"
Nine Babies’ beautiful eyes reddened, tears glistening and welling up.
To her, Chu Yi had created her, forging a bond that surpassed even that of a father. Moreover, she had recently ingested a nutrient solution from him.
Self-blame, sorrow, anger... A myriad of emotions churned within her. She bit a lock of her hair, her gaze chilling, filled with an overwhelming murderous intent as she prepared to face the Ancient God, willing to fight even if it meant being reduced to ashes.
...
Chu Yi picked up the Jade Spider. Carved from white jade crystal, the spider wasn’t terrifying at all; instead, it was quite adorable, like a piece of exquisite, smooth, hairless jade.
The hairless spider reminded him of a few of his cherished female companions...
"Boohoo, Master, don’t abandon Nine Babies~"
Nearby, a beautiful lady in a disheveled silken robe crouched down, burying her head and whimpering pitifully, lost in a dream of her "Master’s death."
This piqued Chu Yi’s interest. The Jade Spider he’d acquired for free seemed to be a dream-type or perhaps an illusion-type Pet Beast. It had even caused Nine Babies, a Demon Soul War General, to fall prey and become trapped in the illusion.
He stroked Nine Babies’ soft hair, but she didn’t react, still immersed in an overwhelming tide of sorrow.
"Alright, dispel the illusion, or I’ll eat you," Chu Yi threatened with a grin, not mincing his words.
"SQUEAK."
The Jade Spider trembled and let out a pitiful cry, indicating it didn’t know how.
It was only a few days old. Relying on the innate traits bestowed by the great Spider Gods of the Land of Dreams, it built nests in the Netherworld, created clones, and achieved financial freedom.
This ability to pull people into dreams was one of the Spider Gods’ innate talents.
Just as Chu Yi was intimidating it, Nine Babies suddenly erupted with a flash of crimson light.
The beautiful head on her jade-like neck exploded with a "BANG." Nine radiant globes of light squirmed and transformed into nine breathtakingly beautiful women. They emitted a beast-like roar, and immediately, the area for hundreds of meters around them filled with the Power of Rules, forming a domain.
"SQUEAK, SQUEAK."
The Jade Spider, terrified, scurried behind Chu Yi as if some great horror had descended.
"Mas-Master..."
Tears streamed from her closed eyes, her delicate lashes adorned with sparkling droplets.
All nine faces opened their eyes simultaneously. Their glazed pupils reflected a profound sorrow, and tears cascaded down their faces, like pear blossoms in the rain, evoking an irresistible urge to console them.
A world without Master... should just be destroyed...
At this moment, a hand rested on her head, gently stroking her hair, as a gentle voice spoke:
"I could never bear to leave Nine Babies."
Nine Babies paused, tilting her head. She saw Chu Yi standing before her, unharmed, holding a trembling spider and wearing a warm smile.
So it was all a dream.
Understanding what had happened, Nine Babies fumed, wanting to give the mischievous spider a couple of good punches. It had made her reveal her true form in front of her Master! She would surely be disliked now.
"SQUEAK."
...
A dim corridor, lined with pillars of white bone. Pale lights flickered on either side, casting bizarre shadows, while countless whispers, roars, and rustling sounds seemed to crawl through the air.
TAP, TAP...
The soft sound of footsteps grew closer, and two Enchanting Demon figures, one tall and one short, gracefully approached.
The flickering Bone Fire illuminated their flawless, exquisite faces. Their creamy, delicate complexions held faint smiles as they discussed an amusing matter with high spirits.
Soon, they reached a massive door forged from white bone, engraved with indescribable biological patterns resembling dragons or snakes, with eight eyes looking down upon those who approached.
The door creaked open a sliver, and dense mist poured out. The pervasive sound of clanking chains echoed, as if countless eerie creatures were imprisoned within.
The two of them stepped inside together.
Mountains or islands rose like a forest. Everywhere they passed was covered in decaying skeletons, shrouded in dim mist where a few twisted shadows flickered.
Soon, they found an island. After disembarking, they found a silent young man.
A brilliant flash of lightning illuminated him.
A strong yet aesthetically pleasing physique was revealed to the two Enchanting Demon maids.
From his chiseled, jade-like handsome face to his firm, muscular chest and abdomen with well-defined V-lines, he exuded a masculine, fiery aura.
What shocked the two Enchanting Demon maids even more was his unabashed "arsenal." It completely upended their perceptions. Their hearts couldn’t help but pound, faces flushing red, making them look charmingly flustered.
"This, this... So shameless!"
Doli covered her eyes, yet through the gaps in her fingers, she took in the boy’s virile posture unobstructed. Her thighs trembled, and like a willow in the wind, she felt a little unsteady on her feet.
Beside her, the red-haired Enchanting Demon, Hela, couldn’t help but lick her lips. Awakening from the shock of his "arsenal’s" display, she was slightly surprised.
Obviously, Chu Yi had destroyed his clothes during his Cultivation.
Moreover, Her Highness the Princess had sharp insight. Such an exquisite physique... even she couldn’t help but feel her heart flutter, tasting the sweetness of romance.
Not to mention, this young man had slain the Son of Gold, climbed the Thousand-Layered Blood Ladder, inherited the legacy of the Sun Gods, and repelled the Nus Wolf King. He had achieved such monumental feats within half a day and was undoubtedly destined to become a powerful figure.
The Princess summoning him alone... could she intend to extract this boy’s life essence? No, no, extracting Yang Qi was merely a common method used by low-level Enchanting Demons, casting bewitching spells to draw power through intimate pleasure. But pureblood descendants like them, born from the Mother Tree, were inherently powerful and could grow stronger just by staying in the Abyss where the Mother Tree resided.
"Let’s go. Take me to meet your Princess," Chu Yi said, immediately withdrawing his consciousness from Ten Thousand Souls Ridge and standing up, as if he had expected this.
The Jade Spider’s aptitude was truly amazing. Nine Babies would take care of it and cultivate this suspected familiar of an Evil God.
As for now, the purpose of this Enchanting Demon Princess was unknown; caution was paramount.
Could his cover have been blown, discovered by Xing Mei?
"Hehe, Young Master, relax. We won’t eat you," Hela said, concealing her surprise and chuckling lightly.
"Indeed. Welcome to the Enchanting Demon Royal Court as our guest." Doli covered her mouth, her laughter like wind chimes.
After Chu Yi put on a new set of clothes, the two Enchanting Demons flanked him, each taking an arm.