“Master, it’s so beautiful!” Ji Fuyao’s eyes reflected the dazzling Star Rings, like a galaxy bridging the far reaches of the cosmos. Profound power surged through them, a magnificent spectacle akin to fire trees and silver flowers, while countless Dao patterns intertwined within, resembling a mighty river in full flow.
A vacuum, a veritable Heavenly Chasm, had formed between the inner and outer regions of the Star Rings! This was because they contained a trace of Ancient Ancestor power! The Star Rings were an Ancient Ancestor’s grand design, a cosmic blueprint for the entire Fallen Star Sea!
Near the Star Rings, numerous cultivators sat cross-legged, meditating and absorbing their power. In the shadows, faint figures flickered in and out of sight, monitoring the Star Rings to prevent any interference with their profound energy.
Lu Xuan activated his Insight Eye, quickly discerning the profound mysteries of the Star Rings.
The Star Rings acted like a colossal restraint, isolating the Fallen Power beyond the Fourth Star Ring, much like a vast net purifying it. This implied that everything outside the Fourth Star Ring was tainted by Fallen Power! All the minor realms and Star Realms were constantly being dragged into the Void.
The power of Ancient Ancestors was closer to the very origin of the Dao. The Starry Sky Power within the Star Rings was exceptionally pure!
When Lu Xuan shared this vision with Ji Fuyao and the others, they found it incredibly abstruse and difficult to comprehend. Such power was simply too profound.
Lu Xuan said calmly, “Once you attain Supreme, you can observe the power of these Star Rings again. You’ll gain some insights then.”
Ji Fuyao nodded, her expression earnest.
Two days later, the time arrived. With a thought from Lu Xuan, the power of Supreme Spatial Array Patterns surged, and the group instantly vanished, reappearing in Cloud City.
The city was already overflowing with people. Above them, numerous Cloud Ships tore through space, arriving in a magnificent, awe-inspiring procession. The sky above was ablaze with brilliant light, as if countless stars were shining down.
Chen Changsheng’s two puppet clones, disguised as Ji Ruhai and Ji Qianshan, greeted the group outside the Beast Arena. Lu Xuan, meanwhile, was ushered into a pre-arranged private box.
The Silver-haired Woman nervously scanned her surroundings, searching for the aura of the Supreme Fox Clan remnant. After a moment, she turned to Lu Xuan. “Lu Xuan,” she said, “I feel her very close. She’s a tiny one, very small.”
Lu Xuan nodded. “I’ll make a move.”
At this moment, cultivators continuously streamed into the Beast Arena to watch the fights. Many had come because a grand auction would follow the Supreme Fox Clan remnant’s battle.
Once everyone was seated, a sudden “Boom!” echoed. A dazzling passage appeared in the Beast Arena, and Liu Ruyan emerged, clad in a long gown. Faint divine radiance flowed around her. Her dress was artfully designed, revealing much snow-white skin below her neck—an alluring sight in the shifting light. Her jade legs swayed, her long skirt cut high, exposing her perfect thighs, with divine radiance flowing around her jade feet, making her appear incredibly charming.
Liu Ruyan glanced around, offering a bewitching smile. “Everyone, long time no see. I rose from beyond the Fourth Star Ring, and this place is also my homeland.”
Everyone rose to their feet, a wave of excitement sweeping through the crowd. Though they knew this was merely one of Liu Ruyan’s avatars, her current status commanded such reverence that even a clone drew countless cultivators to fawn over her. “Lady Liu Ruyan!” “Lady Liu Ruyan!”
Liu Ruyan stood suspended in the air for a long time, as a roar like mountains collapsing and tsunamis raging echoed around her. This filled her with immense self-satisfaction.
Soon after, Liu Ruyan stepped into a private box, her form vanishing from sight.
Only then did the crowd settle back down, but their hearts remained restless. Liu Ruyan’s seemingly casual pause had, in fact, subtly left behind a fragrant scent—a special powder from the Charm Sect, capable of inducing imperceptible illusions in cultivators. The onlookers greedily inhaled the aroma, their minds captivated by Liu Ruyan.
Inside Liu Ruyan’s private box, City Lord Wang Qi quietly appeared. She gently tilted her head, kissing him lightly on the lips. “How are the preparations coming along?” she asked.
Wang Qi replied, “Beyond Cloud City, our Holy Land has already deployed high-star Supreme experts. The strongest among them is Elder Cang Ye, a Seven-star Supreme!”
Liu Ruyan nodded. “That’s enough.”
She leaned her head against Wang Qi’s chest. “Let’s wait for a good show. I refuse to believe that Demon Fox Ah Li won’t appear!”
Wang Qi declared, “If that demon fox shows herself, our Holy Land will surely capture her!”
Not long after, in the Beast Arena’s main square, the Titan Ape was released. His cultivation had been suppressed to the One-star Supreme realm, and he was set to battle the Supreme Fox Clan remnant!
The Titan Ape roared, his massive body like a small mountain standing between heaven and earth. Filled with fury, he unleashed a punch directly at a large mountain before him. “Boom!” The mountain shattered instantly.
The many powerful spectators nodded. “This Titan Ape has decent strength. We’ll be able to gauge the Supreme Fox Clan remnant’s combat power from this.”
“What a pity this fox clan member has already been reserved by Lady Liu Ruyan. Even if she hadn’t been, aside from a few select factions, no one would have the resources to compete with Lady Liu Ruyan!”
“This entire event was meticulously prepared for Lady Liu Ruyan!”
Moments later, a terrifying surge of demonic power erupted in the square. “Boom!” A young fox clan member was teleported down. She appeared in human form, her face youthful and innocent, but her eyes wide with fear as she trembled uncontrollably.
She was like an undeveloped young girl, yet she exuded a unique allure. A delicate flower adorned her long hair, making her appear even more charming. Her chest was barely budding, but the inherent sensuality of the fox clan already radiated from her.
More importantly, the bloodline power within her was incredibly potent! Even before the fight began, the Titan Ape felt a profound unease, a suppression stemming directly from her bloodline. This fox clan member had awakened a trace of Ancient Ancestor Tamamo-no-Mae’s power; her bloodline’s grade was far superior to his!
At that moment, seeing the young fox clan member, the Silver-haired Woman’s body trembled. “It truly is the bloodline of my Supreme Fox Clan! She has awakened a trace of Ancient Ancestor bloodline power!”
Lu Xuan nodded. He could also discern the difference between the young fox clan member and the Silver-haired Woman. The Silver-haired Woman had yet to awaken her Ancient Ancestor power! The disparity in their bloodlines was immense!
The Silver-haired Woman said, “This Titan Ape’s realm has been suppressed, so he’s no match for my fox clan member! But she’ll need to reveal her true form; in human form, our clan’s innate talent cannot be fully unleashed!”
On the other side, Liu Ruyan’s eyes flickered with a hint of jealousy. She murmured to herself, “That seductive fox! So young, yet already so enchanting. This is their bloodline talent. Once Demon Fox Ah Li is captured, I’ll be able to control this talent myself.” As she spoke, her delicate hand moved continuously downwards towards Wang Qi’s chest. Wang Qi felt a shiver run down his spine.
Soon, as a black-robed elder in the square gave the command, the Titan Ape charged directly at the fox clan girl. “Boom!” With every step, the ground trembled, tearing open beneath his feet. He roared, “Die!”