Category: They All Want to Be My Female Lead

1 Avoiding This Plot Line

Screech!

With a piercing cry, a giant Sand Eagle glided through the vast, clear sky.

Riding on the eagle’s back, Yan Zhen couldn’t help but think of his future mount—the gluttonous Dragon Girl, still in her egg, whom he would soon meet at the Sacred Ground Academy.

However, before that, there was a serious plot he needed to play out.

This time, returning to the Gallo Kingdom, he wouldn’t pass through the Demon Dragon Mountain Range. Instead, he would take a longer route to Sand City, a border city of the Gallo Kingdom, as a stopover.

The key point was that Sand City was the last place Yan Zhen’s father, Yan Xiao, was seen.

Three years ago—now it should be four years ago—Yan Zhen inexplicably experienced a drop in cultivation. The Yan family was helpless, and Yan Xiao, in order to cure his son, took a group into the Demon Dragon Mountain Range to gather medicinal herbs.

Sand City was Yan Xiao’s last stop before entering the mountains.

Unfamiliar with the Demon Dragon Mountain Range, Yan Xiao first visited the Sand City Lord.

Although Martial Tang City was the last of the kingdom’s ten major cities, it was far stronger than Sand City. The Sand City Lord didn’t dare to slight him and immediately sent people to guide him.

However, just a few days after entering the mountains, devastating news arrived.

The group was attacked by Mystic Beasts and almost entirely wiped out. Only one or two people escaped and returned to request aid.

The Sand City Lord sent people into the mountains to investigate and found that the battle was over, with numerous corpses remaining, both human and Mystic Beast. Only Yan Xiao was missing, seemingly having escaped.

So, the Sand City Lord sent people to search the vicinity, but they still couldn’t find any trace of Yan Xiao. After three full days of searching, they had to give up, sending the news of Yan Xiao’s disappearance back to Martial Tang City.

—All of the above was the Sand City Lord’s account.

The reality was different.

As a border city of the Gallo Kingdom, despite its remote location, Sand City was one of the access points to the Demon Dragon Mountain Range and was also close to the Great Marsh Desert. Therefore, it had long been targeted by the Demon Realm, which sought to develop it into a new stronghold.

The Sand City Lord was old, and his cultivation had been stuck at the nine-star Mystic Master realm. In order to advance to the Mystic General realm, he was easily swayed by the Demon Realm and agreed to join them, thus obtaining a higher-grade “Evil Technique.”

Evil Techniques were cultivation methods that benefited oneself at the expense of others. Ordinary cultivation methods drew upon the essence of heaven and earth, while Evil Techniques drew upon the essence of others, similar to “cannibalism.”

The Evil Technique obtained by the Sand City Lord focused on absorbing the Blood Qi of others, a body-tempering technique.

After secretly advancing to the Mystic General realm, ordinary targets provided him with minimal improvement. Coincidentally, Yan Xiao came knocking.

Yan Xiao was exceptionally talented, reaching the Mystic General realm in his thirties. Thus, the Sand City Lord set his sights on him.

Hearing Yan Xiao’s request for guides into the mountains, the Sand City Lord devised a plan. He intentionally had his men lead Yan Xiao’s group into the territory of Tier 4 Mystic Beasts.

After they engaged in battle, the Sand City Lord led his men in a sneak attack, severely injuring and capturing Yan Xiao, then killing the remaining survivors of the group.

However, before the Sand City Lord could absorb Yan Xiao’s Blood Qi, an emissary from the Demon Realm arrived. The emissary discovered that Yan Xiao seemed to possess an unusual bloodline and took him back as a test subject.

—In short, Yan Xiao’s disappearance was orchestrated by the Sand City Lord.

In the script, Yan Zhen was harassed by the city guards upon entering the city.

They coveted the valuable giant Sand Eagle he was leading, seeing him as young and alone, and attempted to seize it.

However, Yan Zhen didn’t fall for their tricks and directly retaliated, attracting the attention of the Sand City Lord’s son.

The son was even more arrogant and domineering, and Yan Zhen taught him a lesson as well.

The matter escalated, eventually alarming the Sand City Lord.

Yan Zhen didn’t want to clash with a Mystic General-level expert, so he had to reveal his identity token.

“I am the Young City Lord of Martial Tang City, Yan Zhen. Is there any city gate in the Gallo Kingdom I cannot enter?”

The Sand City Lord immediately thought of Yan Xiao from four years ago and worried that Yan Zhen might have noticed something amiss about his father’s death and come to investigate.

To avoid exposing himself, the Sand City Lord decided to strike first, inviting Yan Zhen to the City Lord’s Mansion as a guest, then poisoning his food, knocking him unconscious, and draining his vigorous Blood Qi.

However, as an alchemist with Manifest Realm Spiritual Power, Yan Zhen easily detected the poison.

Playing along, he pretended to be unconscious and captured, witnessing the Sand City Lord’s true colors and uncovering the truth about his father’s disappearance four years ago.

Then, Yan Zhen became enraged, Extreme Flames igniting on his body, burning through his restraints. He summoned his Extreme Flame Sword Embryo and engaged in a fierce battle with the Sand City Lord, ultimately defeating him with the Flame Extinguishing, Ashless Slash, powered by three Extreme Flames, and destroying the City Lord’s Mansion. Anyone who attacked him was reduced to ashes by the Extreme Flames!

“…”

Revenge?

Although Yan Zhen didn’t have strong feelings for Yan Xiao, the father he had never met, the Sand City Lord’s actions were indeed despicable.

Before nightfall, Yan Zhen landed the giant Sand Eagle near Sand City. As expected, he was harassed upon entering.

The system then issued the corresponding mission.

Yan Zhen completed the performance with a blank expression and then met the Sand City Lord.

The moment he saw the man, Yan Zhen felt disgust towards his seemingly amiable but actually scheming face, wanting to tear him apart on the spot.

He suppressed his inexplicable anger and continued acting according to the script until the Sand City Lord, believing victory was within his grasp, revealed his true colors. Yan Zhen, who had been holding back for so long, finally erupted.

After killing the Sand City Lord and destroying the City Lord’s Mansion, Yan Zhen finally felt some relief.

However, some escaped, likely going to Cloud Heaven Palace to seek out their clan uncle—the outer sect elder who accompanied Huangfu Wenqing to break off the engagement—to avenge them.

Yan Zhen would return to Martial Tang City before going to the Mystic Academy to complete his graduation ceremony.

The outer sect elder, knowing that his brother cultivated an Evil Technique, didn’t dare to involve the authorities or let Cloud Heaven Palace know, so he could only seek revenge privately.

He would ambush Yan Zhen on the waterway to the academy, only to be killed in return, becoming the catalyst for the conflict between Yan Zhen and Cloud Heaven Palace.

Thinking about the upcoming plot, Yan Zhen couldn’t help but worry.

Firstly, he didn’t want to oppose Yun Xiu. Secondly, he didn’t want to see his grandfather die for him.

He didn’t want to act out this clichéd plot of sacrificing teammates and turning dark.

“Sigh~”

Troubled, Yan Zhen mounted the giant eagle and flew towards Martial Tang City.

Before noon, Yan Zhen finally returned home. Leading the giant Sand Eagle along Martial Tang City’s main street, he attracted the attention of passersby, some even greeting him.

Yan Zhen responded briefly. As he approached the City Lord’s Mansion, he saw Yan Lie and other elders waiting at the entrance to welcome him.

Yan Zhen felt a warmth in his heart, quickened his pace, and waved to them:
“I’m back! Grandpa~”

Yan Lie laughed heartily, his aged face full of joy:
“Good to have you back, good to have you back…”

Chapter 69: A Temporary Farewell

“Yay!” Yan Yan’s mental voice echoed, breaking the intimate silence. “I heard Father propose to Mother!”

The Serpent Queen blushed even deeper, but unlike usual, she didn’t scold her daughter. Yan Zhen also blushed, scratching his cheek. It was his first time saying such words.

“Since you’ve already proposed, Father, you have to make me with Mother quickly~” Yan Yan said excitedly. “After I’m born, you can make Ling’er, and then I’ll have a playmate! Speaking of playmates, where’s Big Sister Long Ying? I miss her~”

“That’s enough.” The Serpent Queen couldn’t bear to listen any longer. “Your father is about to leave! Don’t say such useless things!”

“What?!” Yan Yan’s mental shriek was earsplitting. “Father is leaving? Why? Doesn’t he want me and Mother anymore?”

“Of course not,” he said with a smile. “I have to go back and finish my studies. I have to become stronger so I can protect you and your mother.”

“But I don’t want Father to leave…”

“I’m sorry, Yan Yan. I’ll come back and visit you as soon as possible.”

“Okay…”

The little princess sounded utterly dejected. He could picture her pouting.

The Serpent Queen also felt reluctant, but she knew she couldn’t keep him by her side forever.

“Won’t you stay a few more days? We… we’re not sure… if I’m… pregnant with Yan Yan yet~”

He blushed furiously.

“It should… it should be fine, right?”

After all, he had filled her to overflowing.

However, in the script, he had spent the entire night with her. This time, he had… shared his essence with Yun Xiu and Jiu Youyue. Could it be that she wasn’t pregnant?

He was suddenly worried. This concerned his future daughter, after all.

“Should I… stay for two more days?”

“…M-mmm.”

They were both embarrassed, their faces flushed, unable to meet each other’s gazes.

The reason for staying two more days… was obvious.

After a long silence, he finally spoke.

“Where are… the other two?”

She replied indifferently, “They’re gone.”

“Gone?”

Although he understood their feelings, leaving without saying goodbye still stung. Sigh~

“They left something for you.”

She handed him two packages.

He opened them. One contained Yun Xiu’s inner armor, her Palace Master token, and a letter. The other contained Jiu Youyue’s undergarments and a note.

Yun Xiu’s letter was formal, stating that she was returning to Cloud Heaven Palace to handle some matters, and that he could contact her with the token if he needed anything. She assured him of her support, then advised him to “stay calm and think before you act; avoid being impulsive and reckless.” Her words seemed to carry a hidden meaning.

The temptress’s gift and note, however, were far less formal. The note, filled with lewd comments like “It’s all… original flavor,” ended with, “Remember me, Little Zhenzhen~ We’ll meet again soon~”

He knew she was right. He would encounter her again during his first trial at the Sacred Ground Academy, though their positions would be different.

Noticing the Serpent Queen’s strange expression, he quickly put the packages away, changing the subject.

“How is the Water City’s reconstruction going?”

She rolled her eyes.

“It’s fine.”

Three days later, the Serpent Queen and the eight Serpent Generals saw him off outside the palace.

The Serpent Generals now knew that he had accompanied her to steal the flame, enabling her evolution, and had played a crucial role in the final battle, weakening the Crimson Sand Scorpion King. They treated him with respect, no longer dismissing him as a mere Mystic Scholar.

Reaching the Mystic Scholar realm at sixteen was a remarkable achievement!

He retrieved a small bottle, handing it to her.

“I don’t have a proper gift for you right now, so I asked Master for a pill. It will help you with the… side effects of your bloodline evolution.”

“Side effects” wasn’t quite the right term. They were more like… unnecessary traits.

One trait of the Serpent God Bloodline was a cold and aloof personality. The purer the bloodline, the stronger its influence. The Serpent Queen’s cold exterior and passionate heart were related to this trait.

— And her… exceptional stamina was also a result of the Serpent God Bloodline. If not for his +13… weapon, he might not have been a match for her.

She was pleasantly surprised. Her husband had anticipated her needs.

“Thank you.”

She took the bottle, then retrieved a small box from her storage ring, handing it to him.

“What’s this?”

“Open it and see.”

He opened the box, finding a long glove inside, long enough to reach his forearm.

The glove, purplish-red, seemed to be made of scales, its shimmering surface ornate.

He sensed a powerful aura, using his Spiritual Sense to examine it, discovering it was a Tier 5 Mystic Tool. A blood-red crystal, embedded on the back, was inscribed with a formation that could gather and store Worldly Energy.

It could passively absorb energy, then unleash a devastating attack, powerful enough to severely injure even a Mystic King.

“Could this be…?”

She said shyly, “It’s made from the scales I shed during my evolution. It’s close to Tier 6 in quality, with excellent protection and decent attack power. You can have it.”

He was touched.

“This glove… it must be a precious memento… are you sure?”

“Idiot! It’s precisely because it’s precious that–” She stopped abruptly. “Forget it, if you don’t like it…”

“I like it! It’s just… a bit flashy. It seems more suitable for a woman. Will it look strange on me?”

He put on the glove, examining it.

Compared to his simple attire, the glove was indeed eye-catching.

She also thought it looked strange, but she suppressed her laughter.

“As long as it’s useful. Why do you care about appearances?”

“That’s true.” He chuckled. “Then I’ll accept it.”

They fell silent, the atmosphere turning awkward.

“…”

“…”

She finally broke the silence.

“Be careful… or… should I send someone to escort you?”

“There’s no need to trouble yourself. I’m not that weak anymore.—I’ll be going now. Take care.”

He mounted the waiting Giant Sand Eagle, pulling on the reins. With powerful flaps of its wings, the bird soared into the sky.

She clutched the pill bottle, watching his retreating figure, her gaze lingering.

“Father is gone, Mother! Waaah~”

“It’s okay, Yan Yan. After I’ve taken care of some things, I’ll take you to the Sacred Ground Academy to see him, and your Aunt Zi, and Big Sister Long Ying.”

Chapter 68: Good (/ /o/ω/o/ /)/

When he woke up, the three women were gone. Only his Beautiful Sect Master sat beside the bed, watching over him.

He sat up, the blanket slipping down to his waist, revealing his toned upper body.

“Master, how long have I been asleep?”

She gently combed his messy hair.

“Two days and two nights, since they started… treating you. How are you feeling, Zhen’er?”

He focused on his dantian, finding the three Extreme Flames had reached a delicate balance. Although they still clashed occasionally, it no longer affected him significantly. And the energy generated by their conflict was being absorbed into his Mystic Power, passively increasing his cultivation.

This was also foreshadowing, related to the top-ranked Extreme Flame.

The number one Extreme Flame, known as Extreme Flame: Wuji, was formed by the collision of all 107 Extreme Flames, its energy immense.

It was volatile and untamable, possessing the power of all Extreme Flames!

Even he had only been able to summon it briefly during the final battle. After the battle, this powerful and mysterious flame had disappeared.

The Emperor Flame Technique was actually a method of controlling Extreme Flame: Wuji, though it was incomplete. He had to comprehend its true meaning himself.

— He now truly understood the power of Extreme Flames.

“I feel… strong.” He clenched his fist, Mystic Power gathering in his palm, making it glow like a miniature sun, its heat intense. “I think I can kill a Mystic Scholar of the same realm with a single punch.”

She chuckled.

“Reaching the Mystic Master realm… you’ve finally entered the true path of cultivation. The Emperor Flame Technique’s true power will gradually reveal itself… Your goal, Zhen’er, isn’t to defeat those of the same realm, but those a realm above you.”

“I understand, Master.” He said seriously. “I won’t disappoint you. And I won’t waste my talent and opportunities. I’ll become stronger!”

She looked at him, her gaze filled with love and pride.

“I believe in you.”

…

After a moment of tenderness, she said she would teach him the Body Tempering technique after his cultivation stabilized.

The Great Crimson Skyfire itself possessed body-tempering properties. Not using it to temper his body would be a waste.

He was excited.

He had unknowingly reached the entry-level of Body Tempering, “Blood Qi Radiance,” several months ago. His physique was far stronger than his peers’, giving him a significant advantage in battle.

The Great Crimson Skyfire actually contained the inheritance of that female Martial God’s Body Tempering technique, but it was currently dormant, waiting to be activated when his Body Tempering reached a bottleneck.

…

After getting dressed, he activated his Star Shifting Fire Seal, leaving the Fire Refining Starry Sky, appearing in the Serpent Queen’s bedchamber.

It was empty. He checked the time. It was still early, so he headed for the study.

…

Along the way, he summoned the system interface, claiming his rewards.

With the desert arc completed, besides the usual Special Trump Card, he also received a reward for completing this stage of the plot:

100 million Crystal Coins, a Tier 1 Blood Essence of his choice, a Tier 1 Beast Core of his choice, and the Mystic Blood Scripture.

These were all for Body Tempering.

He stored the money and the materials.

As for the Mystic Blood Scripture, it was actually just a set of techniques for utilizing Blood Qi, similar to the Mystic Body Technique and the Mystic Soul Scripture. The Mystic Body Technique had taught him how to circulate his Mystic Power, and the Mystic Soul Scripture how to control his Spiritual Power. They were all easily learned.

He clicked “learn,” and the relevant knowledge appeared in his mind, basic but sufficient for a beginner like him.

As for the Special Trump Card… he wasn’t sure he wanted it.

[Special Trump Card: Three Holes, One Dragon. Upon activation, Host’s next attack will create three holes in the target, dealing significant damage.]

Apart from its name, the card’s description seemed normal. However, there was a small line of text below it, almost too small to see:

[Note: If the target is of the opposite sex, this attack will also… open three holes… in a… physiological sense. To avoid being labeled a pervert and damaging your reputation, please use with caution.]

“…”

— Who the hell would use this?!

— It’s completely useless!

He shoved the card to the bottom of his system inventory, pretending he had never received it.

…

Arriving at the study, as expected, he found the Serpent Queen reviewing memorials, Ye Mei reporting on the post-war situation.

He was about to wait outside when she noticed him, her voice calm.

“Don’t just stand there. Come in.”

He entered, giving her a shy smile.

She blushed, remembering Ye Mei’s presence, quickly composing herself.

Ye Mei’s expression was complex. This was the man she had set her sights on, yet he had become the Serpent Queen’s… toy. Sigh…

She glanced at him, her gaze filled with a hint of resentment, but she didn’t say anything, excusing herself discreetly.

After she left, the Serpent Queen dismissed her attendants.

“How are you feeling?”

“I’ve fully recovered.”

He scratched his cheek, embarrassed.

Initially, he had been in his berserker state, acting without restraint. But after three rounds, his rationality had returned. However, to fulfill the script’s requirements, he had still forced her to… do things, taking her virginity. It had been… excessive.

It wouldn’t be surprising if she was angry.

“Thank you.”

“I don’t want to hear those words…” Her expression darkened. “And just words aren’t enough. It’s… insincere.”

He felt even more embarrassed. He walked towards her, his gaze meeting hers, his expression serious.

She instinctively leaned back against her chair, her voice slightly apprehensive.

“W-what are you doing? This is the study!”

He took a deep breath, cupping her face, his lips finding hers.

Her eyes widened, then fluttered closed, her arms wrapping around his neck as she responded to his kiss, their tongues entwining.

…

They parted, their faces flushed, their gazes locked, their eyes filled with affection.

“Don’t… we’re in the study…”

She couldn’t meet his gaze, but her hands still held him close.

He said, his voice filled with sincerity, “When I’m strong enough… I’ll return to the Water City, formally propose, and take you home.”

Her heart skipped a beat. She remembered him saying those same words to her in their past life.

Back then, her hatred for him had been greater than her love. She had even wanted to kill him. Hearing his proposal, she had simply scoffed, not taking him seriously, turning away without a word.

Now, hearing those words again, her feelings were completely different.

She could sense his sincerity, his genuine affection.

She wanted to say something, but the words caught in her throat. She could only nod, her face flushed.

“Okay.”

/(//o/ω/o//)/

Chapter 67: A 1v3!

To be fair, Yun Xiu had immediately averted her gaze, only sneaking glances from the corner of her eye. Jiu Youyue, however, covered her mouth with her hand, feigning shyness, but her eyes, wide and unblinking, were filled with a fascinated curiosity.

The Serpent Queen wanted to die. Being seen by Jiu Youyue was one thing, they would be “sisters” after all, but Yun Xiu…

However, under his relentless assault, her embarrassment gradually faded, replaced by an overwhelming wave of pleasure.

His +13 weapon’s “attack power” was astonishing, its heat melting her heart, each thrust making her breasts tremble.

He, lost in passion, didn’t even notice their arrival, his mind focused on a single thought: More! More!

“Don’t… mmm… don’t just stand… ah… stand there! Come… mmm… and help me!”

The Serpent Queen, abandoning all pretense, called out to them.

The two women, their own desires stirred by the scene before them, their faces flushing, exchanged glances, then resolutely climbed onto the bed.

— All for the sake of curing Yan Zhen/Little Zhenzhen!

Yun Xiu and Jiu Youyue, wordlessly coordinating, flanked the Serpent Queen, their hands exploring her body.

She was stunned. Although they were all women, she wasn’t particularly close to them and wasn’t comfortable with their touch.

“…What are you doing?!”

Yun Xiu whispered, “Master Chen Xi said… we need to help you… release your Yin essence to him… quickly.”

Jiu Youyue added, “Yes, that way, Little Zhenzhen will calm down, and we won’t have to… suffer.”

After all, not everyone could handle him in his berserker state.

The Serpent Queen, thankfully, was… gifted. After she… took the lead, he would return to normal, then Jiu Youyue and Yun Xiu could… take over, allowing them to… endure him for a day and a night.

…

The Serpent Queen’s body trembled, assaulted from three sides, his thrusts from below, their hands exploring her body. Even with her past experience, she couldn’t endure this for much longer (referring to her past life, when she and Zi Xunyi had been… double-teamed by him. Don’t misunderstand).

Her climax arrived, her eyes glazing over, her expression blank, her body limp against his, her moans soft and breathy.

Her pure and potent Yin essence, flowing into him, soothed the three rampaging Extreme Flames within him, calming them slightly.

However, this was only temporary. He needed a continuous supply of Yin essence to harmonize their conflicting energies, creating a delicate balance.

And when he refined the fourth, the fifth, and more Extreme Flames, this balance would be disrupted again, requiring further… harmonization, the difficulty increasing exponentially.

This was the power, and the challenge, of the Emperor-level Emperor Flame Technique.

…

After one round, he wasn’t satisfied. He flipped her over, pinning her beneath him, lifting her legs, continuing his assault.

Yun Xiu and Jiu Youyue moved to his sides.

Focusing solely on the Serpent Queen wouldn’t work. She wouldn’t last. They had to help him… share his… essence with her, to help her recover.

Yun Xiu, holding his arm, kissed him tenderly, her lips moving from his cheek to his chin, then to his lips.

Jiu Youyue, also holding his arm, found his nipple, knowing his weakness, gently teasing it with her tongue, making him gasp.

Assaulted from three sides, he quickly “replenished” the Serpent Queen, absorbing more of her Yin essence.

The Yin essence of a Mystic Sovereign, over thirty years old, was far more potent than that of a young girl. Under normal circumstances, absorbing it would have boosted his cultivation to Seven Star Mystic Scholar, or even higher!

…

Having received two doses of her Yin essence, and having… released his own energy, his rationality returned slightly. He released her legs, carefully withdrawing.

“Yan Zhen, are you alright?”

He turned to Yun Xiu, not answering, then pulled her into his arms, his lips claiming hers, his body pressing down on hers, beside the Serpent Queen.

She quickly became aroused, her eyes glazing over, her moans muffled against his lips.

She was far weaker than the Serpent Queen. Although her cultivation offered some resistance, it was no match for his +13 weapon. She was quickly overwhelmed.

Her Yin essence had already been taken by him, and her constitution wasn’t Yin and cold. Therefore, she couldn’t… heal him.

“Little Zhenzhen, don’t forget about me~”

Jiu Youyue, her arm snaking around his neck, offered herself to him.

He readily accepted, lifting her hips, his movements rhythmic.

The temptress, her own abilities not insignificant, and her knowledge of dual cultivation techniques, was comparable to the Serpent Queen in… prowess.

However, the Serpent Queen had experience with his +13, even its ultimate form, while Jiu Youyue, despite her knowledge, was still a novice, her performance… lacking. She soon collapsed beside the Serpent Queen.

…

The three women lay together, their faces flushed, their breaths ragged.

Their soft skin was covered in his marks, bites and scratches, their legs slightly apart, a milky white substance glistening between their thighs.

He was no longer berserk, but his rationality hadn’t fully returned.

Three naked beauties before him… no man could remain calm.

He remembered the “three holes, one dragon” requirement from the script, so he grabbed the Serpent Queen, guiding her long, slender tongue to his… dragon, then began a new round of conquest.

She could have handled him under normal circumstances, but with Yun Xiu and Jiu Youyue present…

“Wait, Husband! No!”

He ignored her, pretending to still be in his berserker state, forcing his way in.

She cried out, a pained whimper escaping her lips.

Yun Xiu and Jiu Youyue, their eyes wide, watched as he took her from behind, a hint of fear in their gazes. They wanted to flee, but worried about him not receiving enough… treatment, they didn’t dare leave.

And so, they too were not spared, his “dragon” claiming them both.

…

By the time he was done, they were all on the verge of collapse, their beautiful bodies entangled, their expressions exhausted and vulnerable.

He collapsed on top of the Serpent Queen, his face buried in her ample bosom, quickly falling asleep.

Exhausted, they also drifted off.

…

The curtains parted slightly, then closed.

Chen Xi, her cheeks flushed, thought to herself, He’s getting more and more… intense. I can’t imagine how just the Serpent Queen and Zi Xunyi could satisfy him in our past life.

Could it be that Zi Xunyi is… exceptionally skilled?

Chapter 66: They’re Watching

On the battlefield outside the Water City, Jiu Youyue, lurking in the shadows, suddenly felt a burning sensation in her chest, then saw the Fire Refining Starry Sky, glowing faintly, fly towards the Crimson Sand Scorpion King.

Crimson lines appeared on the surface of the Fire Refining Starry Sky, forming the silhouette of a woman, who reached out towards the Scorpion King, beckoning gently.

He felt the spark of the Great Crimson Skyfire within him, nestled within his beast core, being pulled away. He roared furiously, but he couldn’t resist the call of the flame seed.

A crimson spark emerged from his abdomen, flying towards the woman, then disappearing.

“No!!!”

He charged towards them, trying to reclaim his flame, but the Serpent Queen, with a flash of movement, intercepted him.

Without the Great Crimson Skyfire, he was just a Mystic Sovereign with strong defenses, no match for her, especially with her past life’s memories and her Serpent God Bloodline.

“Mystic Venerable Skill: Nine Serpents’ Heavenly Devourer!”

Nine multicolored serpent phantoms emerged from behind her, their massive jaws opening, forming a vortex of Mystic Power that enveloped the Crimson Sand Scorpion King, crushing him.

…

With their leader dead, the Sand Scorpion army quickly retreated, their Scorpion Lords and Kings either killed or fleeing.

The battle was over.

The Water City’s foundations were strong, while the Sand Scorpions were merely… upstarts. Even if they wanted to conquer this territory, they should have focused on developing their strength discreetly, utilizing the Great Crimson Skyfire’s power.

However, manipulated by the Demon Realm, and their power, and thus, their arrogance, inflated by the Great Crimson Skyfire, they had overestimated themselves, their ambitions thwarted, their entire clan decimated.

In her previous life, the Water City had suffered heavy casualties due to their initial stubborn resistance. This time, thanks to her strategic retreat, their losses were minimal, limited to the recent siege.

Among the eight Serpent Generals, one had died, one crippled.

The one who died had disobeyed her orders, unable to resist a Scorpion King’s taunts, engaging him in single combat, then being overwhelmed and killed when the scorpion called for reinforcements.

— He had died because of his recklessness.

The one who was crippled had protected her Mystic Power clone, taking the Crimson Sand Scorpion King’s attack head-on, his arms shattered, his cultivation dropping two stars, his hopes of advancement ruined.

He had decided to retire from the Serpent Generals, becoming a military instructor, training new recruits.

She had granted his request, awarding him not only the usual rewards for his service, but also ten times his normal salary.

If not for him protecting her clone, the Crimson Sand Scorpion King might have realized she wasn’t in the city, launching a full-scale assault, with disastrous consequences.

…

Three days passed, the fear and panic from the war gradually fading, replaced by the joy of victory, the Water City returning to its peaceful, prosperous state.

…

Within her palace, the Serpent Queen, naked, soaked in a petal-filled bath, meticulously cleansed every inch of her skin.

She wanted to be at her most beautiful, ready for their “first night.”

She had never imagined having this opportunity to make up for their past life’s… missed connection, her heart filled with anticipation.

After her bath, she chose a red silk nightgown, tying the sash loosely, then let down her long, black hair.

She looked at herself in the mirror, a satisfied smile curving her lips.

She wore nothing beneath the nightgown, its open neckline revealing her cleavage, the fabric clinging to her curves, accentuating her slender waist and round hips, her long, fair legs, visible through the high slits, incredibly alluring.

She walked barefoot across the red carpet, returning to her bedchamber, her gaze settling on the crystal pendant on the bedside table, a mixture of nervousness and shyness in her heart.

— She was about to become his wife again.

Confirming the seal on her sea of consciousness was intact, she cleared her throat.

“Master Chen Xi, I… I’m ready.”

The pendant glowed faintly, a spatial distortion pulling her in. She appeared on the altar.

…

Her vision blurred, then cleared, and she found a large bed, draped with pink curtains, its aura suggestive, had been prepared.

“Master Chen Xi.”

“I’ll leave Zhen’er to you.”

Chen Xi stood beside the bed, lifting the curtains, gesturing for her to enter.

She blushed, nodding, then climbed onto the bed.

…

He was meditating, but his condition was clearly… unstable.

He was frowning, his body tense, his skin flushed, his breath hot and rapid, his desire barely contained.

“Husband…”

She called out softly.

His eyes snapped open, their color a fiery red, his hands gripping her shoulders, pulling her down onto the bed.

She offered no resistance, her hands gently cupping his face, her lips finding his in a soft, loving kiss.

He responded instinctively, their tongues entwining, until, unable to control himself, his hands tore open her nightgown, grabbing her breasts, his teeth sinking into her sensitive flesh.

She moaned softly, her arms wrapping around his head, surrendering to his rough touch.

Rip!

Her red nightgown, like a wedding dress, was torn apart, her body exposed, fueling his desire. He lifted her legs, ready to… claim her.

However, she twisted, flipping him over, her body pressing down on his, a playful smile curving her lips as she saw his eagerness.

“Don’t be so impatient, Husband. Let me… serve you this time.”

She sat up, her hips swaying rhythmically, her movements driving him wild.

“Serpent Queen…”

“Silly, that’s not my name.”

“—Cai Lian!”

“Yes, call my name again… again…”

As she was about to… take him, they heard Yun Xiu and Jiu Youyue’s voices outside. The curtains parted, and they entered the bedchamber.

Seeing her, her clothes disheveled, straddling him, they both froze.

She also froze.

They were both wearing his black robes, their intentions obvious.

“W-what are you…”

While they were stunned, he wasn’t.

He couldn’t wait any longer. His hands gripped her hips, pulling her down as he thrust upwards, burying himself deep within her.

“Oh!”

His sudden, deep thrust made her arch her back, her head thrown back, a cry escaping her lips, her eyes rolling back.

Before she could recover, he began his relentless assault, his movements like a violent storm.

She was like a small boat, tossed and turned by the wind and waves.

“W-wait… Husband… Yan Zhen… stop… they’re watching… they’re… ah…”

Outside the curtains, Chen Xi’s figure slowly faded, retreating temporarily.

Chapter 65: The System’s New Task

“Good.”

Hearing his childish plea, she smiled, taking out another milky-white pill, offering it to him.

Another pill…? He was slightly dissatisfied, but he still accepted it, chewing and swallowing it obediently.

Two milk pills, their warmth spreading through his body, restored his strength, enough for him to sit up and meditate.

However, his gaze lingered on her ample bosom, his desire still lingering. He mumbled, “More, Master.”

She took out a third pill, dangling it before him teasingly.

He pouted, his eyes pleading.

“Master~”

She chuckled, pinching his nose.

“You can’t rely on Master for everything, Zhen’er.”

Although she enjoyed his childish behavior, she couldn’t let him become too dependent on her. He was destined for greatness!

He reluctantly sat up, scratching his head, embarrassed.

“I was wrong, Master.”

Despite his words, his gaze kept returning to her breasts, his desire evident, his eyes, bright and intense, now tinged with a hint of red.

Clearly, with his strength restored, he was on the verge of losing control again. After all, the three Extreme Flames within him were still volatile.

She stroked his head.

“Control yourself, Zhen’er. Meditate. Focus on your body, find the balance between the three flames.”

He nodded, sitting on the bed, closing his eyes, trying to meditate.

However, his restless body made it difficult for him to calm his mind. Even with his eyes closed, he could still smell her fragrance, his mind conjuring images of their passionate encounter, her suppressed moans echoing in his ears, the memory of her soft skin against his incredibly vivid.

His breathing grew heavier.

After a while, he opened his eyes, his gaze fixed on her again, his voice a breathless whisper.

“Master, I… I can’t calm down… I-I’ll just… go outside…”

“Wait.” She said soothingly, “After this is over, the Serpent Queen and the others will… help you.”

“Huh?”

…

Just then, the system issued a new task.

[Ding! Key Plot Point Triggered.]

[Current Plot Progress – Chapter 316: A Solution to the Aftereffects.]

[Acting Requirements: ① Passively accept Jiu Youyue’s dual cultivation treatment, calming your rampaging Mystic Power; ② Forcefully take the Serpent Queen, absorbing her Yin essence, thus stabilizing the volatile Extreme Flames; ③ After the battle, release your remaining desires with Yun Xiu’s help, receiving her inner armor as a gift; ④ After the battle, under Chen Xi’s guidance, completely resolve the aftereffects of the three Extreme Flames.]

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[Ding! Friendly System Reminder: Host, please don’t get too caught up in the… enjoyment and forget to maintain your persona. Focus on resolving the aftereffects. Good luck, Host! Mwah~]

— Combining the pre-battle and post-battle plot points into a single task… the system is getting lazy.

[The System is not lazy. The System prioritizes conciseness when issuing tasks.]

— Then what about the task during the battle?

After evolving her bloodline, the Serpent Queen would fight the Crimson Sand Scorpion King, their battle ending in a draw.

Because the Scorpion King’s armor was incredibly tough, and his Mystic Skills were defensive, it was difficult to damage him. Even after breaking through his defenses, his shell would quickly regenerate. He was practically unkillable.

He would have to intervene, using his flame seed’s power to absorb the spark of the Great Crimson Skyfire within the Scorpion King, disabling its regenerative abilities, allowing the Serpent Queen to defeat it.

After the battle, she would find him, intending to kill him, to avenge her… deflowering, but remembering that he hadn’t just saved her, but the entire Water City, she would reluctantly let him go.

Although she had a favorable impression of him now, thanks to Yan Yan, he still felt it was necessary to follow the script.

[Ding! Pursuit mission. In “Chapter 321: Serpent Queen vs. Crimson Sand Scorpion King,” absorb the spark of the Great Crimson Skyfire from the Crimson Sand Scorpion King.]

— That’s it? No reward? Not even a useless Special Trump Card?

[Please be patient, Host. This scene isn’t about showing off. It’s about subtly assisting from behind the scenes. Its only purpose is to increase the Serpent Queen’s favor towards you. It’s not important.]

— But Yun Xiu also noticed my intervention! Isn’t that “hidden hero” trope cool?

[Increasing their favor towards you is irrelevant. This is a romance-less, power fantasy world.]

“…”

He was speechless.

His “relationship” with Yun Xiu, his “first love,” his “first time” with Jiu Youyue, and the thought of the Serpent Queen being his future wife… all these had subtly shifted his mindset.

However, the system was right. This was a romance-less world. After this desert arc, he would return to the Mystic Academy, then enter the Sacred Ground Academy. He wouldn’t be seeing these women for a while.

He was playing the role of an emotionless, abstinent upgrade machine. His main focus was on dungeon crawling, leveling up, and monster hunting, not romance.

“Zhen’er?”

His Beautiful Sect Master’s voice brought him back to the present, his restless energy calming slightly. He asked, “Where are they, Master?”

“They should be back in the Water City.”

With a wave of her sleeve, a mirror appeared in the air, displaying the scene outside.

The Serpent Queen was fighting the Crimson Sand Scorpion King, pushing him back, but she couldn’t kill him. His regenerative abilities were too strong.

Yun Xiu, along with the eight Serpent Generals and the reinforcements from the three kingdoms, was fighting the other Scorpion Lords and Kings.

As for Jiu Youyue, to avoid exposing her identity, she wasn’t directly involved, instead lurking in the shadows, occasionally launching sneak attacks to reduce the Water City’s casualties.

The battlefield was chaotic, its aura violent even through the mirror’s image.

“They’re already fighting? I-I have to go help them!”

He was about to stand up, but she pulled him back, her voice laced with amusement.

“Do they look like they need your help?”

He blinked, his gaze sweeping over the three women, then settling on the Serpent Queen.

“The Serpent Queen… she seems to be struggling. That Crimson Sand Scorpion King’s regenerative abilities are too strong.”

“That’s the Great Crimson Skyfire’s power. It carries a spark of the flame. And it’s a fire attribute Mystic Beast. That’s why its regeneration is so potent.” Chen Xi explained, “If you want to help, Zhen’er, simply absorb the Great Crimson Skyfire from its body.”

— Yes, Master, that’s exactly what I’m planning to do.

“I see… How?”

Chapter 64: Emperor-Level Mystic Skill

Yan Zhen stood motionless, his mind focusing on his dantian, merging with his cultivation technique’s core.

He summoned the three Extreme Flames.

In his left hand, the Great Crimson Skyfire, as if containing all the crimson in the world. In his right hand, the Evil Spirit Dragon Breath Fire, emitting sinister growls. And between his hands, the Gold and Silver Fire ignited, its flames shimmering with a metallic sheen.

With the three flames unleashed, the surrounding temperature soared, as if they were standing within a volcano.

Mang Huang froze, staring at him in disbelief.

— Three Extreme Flames! He actually possesses three Extreme Flames?! Impossible!!!

For an ordinary Mystic Refiner, refining even one Extreme Flame was a stroke of luck. He, having refined two, only knew of one other person who had achieved this: the Demonic Consort’s nemesis, the legendary and beautiful Mystic Saint, Chen Xi!

And this boy… he was even more outrageous, a mere Mystic Scholar wielding three Extreme Flames! How could he possibly control them?

Yan Zhen slowly brought his hands together, the two flames approaching the third, then, under Mang Huang’s horrified gaze, he clapped his hands together.

The three flames clashed, releasing a terrifying energy that, instead of exploding outwards, spiraled around his hands, compressing and intensifying.

His Mystic Power, his Spiritual Power, even his life force, rapidly drained, his handsome face paling.

A terrifying aura emanated from his hands.

Not only Mang Huang, but even Yun Xiu, Jiu Youyue, and, further away, the Serpent Queen and Ying Ling, felt a shiver of dread, stopping their fight, their gazes fixed on him.

“We can’t let him continue!”

Mang Huang thought, abandoning his Mystic Skills, channeling the world’s energy around him, forming a giant serpent that lunged towards Yan Zhen.

Yan Zhen, still charging his attack, his feet stepping on starlight, soared into the air, dodging the serpent’s bite.

Stars shimmered beneath his feet as he flew higher, piercing the clouds.

Mang Huang couldn’t understand. How could a mere Mystic Scholar, capable of only short bursts of gliding, fly freely like this?

He pursued him relentlessly, like a rocket shooting towards its target.

One strike. Just one strike, and he would kill him.

However, Yan Zhen had also finished charging his attack.

Between his hands, the energy from the three flames’ collision had compressed into a miniature sun, its light blinding, illuminating the sky above the clouds.

He released his left hand, holding the miniature sun in his right palm, then slowly raised it above his head.

Thump, thump.

Like a beating heart, the miniature sun pulsed, instantly expanding, growing to the size of a small mountain, its intense light piercing the clouds, bathing the land below in an almost daylight brightness.

Compared to this massive fireball, he was tiny, like a speck of dust, as if he had plucked the real sun from the sky, holding it in his hand, a scene of incredible visual impact.

“All things return to ash–”

He whispered, his body wreathed in flames, his expression indifferent, then hurled the miniature sun downwards.

It descended like a meteor.

“!”

The ascending Mang Huang looked up, a blinding light filling his vision, the intense heat igniting his hair.

He felt true fear, the threat of death, and he roared, activating his Serpent God Bloodline, channeling the world’s energy, transforming into a massive, hundred-foot-long, yellow-brown serpent, its body coiling, wind and poison swirling around it, its massive jaws opening, ready to swallow the sun.

“Serpent Devours the Sun!”

However, compared to the descending sun, the giant serpent was insignificant, like an ant.

They were on completely different levels. The ascending serpent was instantly suppressed.

Its body ignited, transforming into a fiery snake, Mang Huang’s screams echoing through the sky.

The miniature sun crashed into the sand dune below, its terrifying energy erupting.

Boom!

A massive shockwave, a wave of scorching flames, spread outwards, incinerating everything in its path.

The three women and Ying Ling had to fly higher, escaping the blast radius.

When the dust settled, the sight that greeted them was breathtaking.

A massive crater, miles wide, its surface a glassy black, the sand crystallized by the intense heat, dominated the landscape.

Flames flickered within the crater, as if they would burn eternally.

And Mang Huang…

There was no Mang Huang. Not even ashes remained.

Ying Ling’s eyes widened, her usually expressionless face filled with shock, her body frozen.

Such power… even she might not have been able to withstand it.

How was this possible? That boy, a mere Mystic Scholar…

Was this the power of Extreme Flames?

Not only Ying Ling, but even the Serpent Queen, Yun Xiu, and Jiu Youyue, swallowed nervously.

Even though they had witnessed this technique in their past life, seeing it again still filled them with awe and a hint of fear.

Three Extreme Flames, their powers clashing, the resulting energy compressed and intensified, forming a miniature sun.

And even at this initial, three-flame level, it could obliterate a Mystic Lord, severely injure a Mystic Sovereign, its destructive power terrifying!

An Emperor-level Mystic Skill, All Creation Returns to Ash, Heaven and Earth Incinerated!

Ying Ling, her fighting spirit completely extinguished, turned and fled without hesitation, not even bothering with Jiu Youyue.

Despite her cold demeanor and ruthless attacks, she was actually quite cowardly, like a child. Facing an opponent she couldn’t defeat, her fear overwhelmed her, her only thought to escape.

The three women didn’t pursue her, their gazes following Yan Zhen as he descended.

Halfway down, he stumbled, then collapsed, falling from the sky.

Using an Emperor-level Mystic Skill had taken a heavy toll on him.

Although the attack itself had mostly utilized the three flames’ power, controlling that power had drained him.

If he hadn’t… eaten his fill before coming out, he would have been completely exhausted.

“Yan Zhen!”

“Little Zhenzhen!”

“Husband!”

They rushed towards him, catching him gently.

He forced a weak smile, giving them a thumbs up.

“It’s… done.”

Then he lost consciousness.

…

He woke up back in the Fire Refining Starry Sky, lying on the bed, his head on his Beautiful Sect Master’s lap, a splitting headache and a bone-deep exhaustion making him groan.

“Master, I’m hungry…”

She smiled faintly, a milky-white pill appearing between her fingers, which she offered to his lips.

“Here, eat this. I just refined it for you.”

He swallowed the pill, chewing it quickly.

A warmth spread through his body, restoring his strength.

He blinked his large, innocent eyes, his gaze fixed on her magnificent bosom, his voice a soft mumble.

“More.”

Chapter 63: My Monster’s About to Be Stolen!

[Ding! Congratulations to Host for completing the mission! Please proceed to the appropriate interface to claim your reward.]

Within his sea of consciousness, Yan Zhen’s consciousness emerged from the depths, coalescing into his form.

The system interface appeared before him, the “Claim” button glowing faintly.

He tapped it, and the reward popped up.

[Special Trump Card: Rampaging Scholar. Upon activation, grants Host the ability to ignore defenses and penetrate deeply. Also grants Host extensive knowledge (of positions).]

“…You’re not right in the head.”

He muttered, storing the card, his mind replaying his actions towards his master during his berserker state, guilt washing over him.

Unlike the script, his berserker state hadn’t just been about fighting and killing, but also about… lust.

And since he had refined the Extreme Flame through dual cultivation with her, she had become the target of his uncontrolled desires, not the Serpent Queen.

She had been so kind to him, even more so than his grandfather, yet he had… violated her.

— I’m such a bad disciple!

“I have to apologize to Master.”

He forced himself awake, opening his eyes, her ample bosom filling his vision, blocking his view of her face.

The familiar softness behind his head told him he had fallen asleep on her lap, using her thighs as a pillow.

She had actually let him rest on her lap after he had… treated her so roughly…

He almost burst into tears.

“Are you awake, Zhen’er?”

Her gentle voice, like a spring breeze, filled with concern and affection, made him want to act spoiled.

“Master, I’m sorry,” he confessed. “I couldn’t control myself.”

“It’s alright, Zhen’er. It’s not your fault.” She caressed his face tenderly. “It’s my fault. I should have warned you about the berserker state triggered by three Extreme Flames.—Are you still… uncomfortable?”

“No.”

“That’s good. If you feel… anything, just tell me. I’ll help you.”

“Master…”

“Good boy. Are you hungry?”

“Mmm, a little.”

“Then let me feed you, okay?”

“…Okay~”

/(//o/ω/o//)/

Seeing his shy blush, she smiled, her eyes filled with motherly love, then, with practiced ease, untied her sash, her robe parting, her white arm emerging from her sleeve, reaching behind his neck, gently lifting his head as she offered him her… fruit.

“Open your mouth.”

He blinked, seeing the marks he had left, his desire waning slightly.

“Did I… hurt you, Master?”

“Not at all. They’re your marks, Zhen’er. I cherish them.”

He gently licked the marks, his touch tender and apologetic.

Her heart melted, a warmth spreading through her body, an urge to… release it building within her.

“Mmm~ Good boy, Zhen’er, hurry up… Don’t keep Master waiting…”

“…”

He suckled contentedly, letting out a small, milk-scented burp, his face a picture of bliss.

“Are you done, Zhen’er?”

“Mmm, thank you, Master~”

“Silly boy, there’s no need for thanks between us.”

“Master~”

He nuzzled her chest.

[Ding! Key Plot Point Triggered.]

The system, disregarding his blissful state, suddenly displayed a notification, the interface appearing right in front of his face.

He swatted it away like an annoying fly, his gaze focusing on the acting requirements.

[Acting requirements: Utilize the combined power of the three Extreme Flames to unleash the Emperor-level Mystic Skill described in the Emperor Flame Technique, eliminating the Demon Realm pursuers, including the former Serpent General, Mang Huang.]

“An Emperor-level Mystic Skill, huh? Let’s try it out then.”

[Ding! Friendly System Reminder: Mang Huang is currently in danger. Please eliminate him quickly, Host.]

“Huh? In danger?”

Another system interface appeared, displaying the scene outside.

The Serpent Queen was fighting both Jiu Youyue and Ying Ling, holding her own despite being outnumbered.

Although she had just reached the Mystic Sovereign realm, her cultivation lower than her opponents’, she could now use many of her Mystic Skills from her past life, thanks to her evolved bloodline.

Of course, it also helped that Jiu Youyue wasn’t using her full strength, even subtly hindering Ying Ling. Their teamwork was… lacking.

As for Mang Huang, he was struggling against Yun Xiu’s wind blade array, his face contorted in pain.

It was clear that he wouldn’t last much longer. He wouldn’t even be able to escape.

After all, Yun Xiu was not only stronger, but also more experienced.

— Crap, I’m going to miss my monster!

He couldn’t let that happen! He quickly snapped out of his blissful state, pulling away from his master’s embrace.

“Master, are they fighting the Demon Realm cultivators?”

“Yes, why?”

“I’ll… I’ll go help them! I’ll be back later!”

Without waiting for her response, he activated his Star Shifting Fire Seal, teleporting out.

…

His vision blurred, then he found himself in someone’s arms, his face buried in their soft bosom, unable to see his surroundings.

This fragrance, this size… it had to be Jiu Youyue.

He lifted his head, meeting her gaze, which held a mixture of shyness and joy.

“Why are you here, Little Zhenzhen?”

“I’m here to help!”

She whispered, “You don’t have to! Go back!”

He shook his head.

“Idiot!”

She pushed him away, intercepting the Serpent Queen’s attack, retreating.

He knew she was trying to maintain her cover in front of Ying Ling.

He ignored her, starlight appearing beneath his feet as he flew towards Yun Xiu.

“The Great Crimson Skyfire?” Ying Ling, noticing his presence, her usually emotionless eyes flickering, said, “Capture him!”

She attacked the Serpent Queen, her intention clear: she would hold off the Serpent Queen while Jiu Youyue captured him.

Jiu Youyue, no longer bothering to pretend, readily agreed, chasing after him.

“Don’t run, you little rascal!”

— Damn it, stop chasing me!

He reached Yun Xiu, speaking quickly.

“Yun Xiu, the temptress is yours! This one’s mine!”

“Huh?”

Before she could react, he pushed her towards Jiu Youyue, forcing her to engage.

Mang Huang, freed from the sword array, grateful for his rescuer, turned his attention to Yan Zhen.

— The Great Crimson Skyfire is inside him!

He charged without hesitation.

Chapter 62: Will He Go Berserk Again?

A faint blush lingered on Chen Xi’s face, enhancing her beauty, making her appear even more alluring than the Serpent Queen.

Facing her daughter-in-law’s question, she replied calmly, “The Great Crimson Skyfire is the third Extreme Flame Zhen’er has refined. Three Extreme Flames is a critical threshold. When gathered within the body, they clash, triggering a berserker state. That’s why Zhen’er lost control and… attacked me.”

Everyone knows he went berserk, the Serpent Queen thought. The question is, why didn’t you resist?

“With your power, you could have easily subdued him, right?”

Chen Xi shook her head.

“This berserker state is both a trial and an opportunity for him. If he overcomes it, his strength will increase significantly.”

The Serpent Queen was silent. After being… ravaged by him for an entire day and night in their past life, Chen Xi had also explained this to her.

The tempering of the Gold and Silver Fire, the Evil Spirit Dragon Breath Fire, and the Great Crimson Skyfire, enhancing his Mystic Power, his soul, and his physique… It was this berserker state that had eliminated the hidden dangers from his rapid advancement. Therefore, Chen Xi wouldn’t interfere.

She just hadn’t expected him to develop… lewd desires during his berserker state. He had always been so… pure.

Now, however, having been… awakened by Yun Xiu and Jiu Youyue, his berserker state manifested as a desire to conquer and dominate. That’s why he had attacked her, the closest person to him.

And she had simply… accepted it, allowing him to vent his frustrations.

It was understandable.

However, she still couldn’t accept it.

Wouldn’t sparring with him be a better way to help him?

As the World Spirit of the Fire Refining Starry Sky, Chen Xi shouldn’t be affected by his borrowed power, right?

Could it be that she had softened, seeing him in pain?

She knew their bond was deep, but this was… excessive.

“You… didn’t mind, Master Chen Xi? Being… intimate with your disciple…?”

Chen Xi, sensing the resentment in her voice, said indifferently, “I’ve been trapped within the Fire Refining Starry Sky for so long. I’ve long abandoned any hope of leaving this place. What do I care about worldly ethics? My only goal is to nurture Zhen’er’s growth. I’m willing to pay any price for that, including this… half-human, half-spirit body.”

— That’s not what you said in my past life!

She wanted to retort, but it would be pointless. The past was the past, the present was the present.

Just like how he and Yun Xiu hadn’t been intimate in her previous life, but now, Yun Xiu was several steps ahead of her. If she didn’t act quickly, Yun Xiu might even have his child before her!

“But Master Chen Xi, he’ll be filled with guilt when he wakes up!”

“His mind was clouded. He won’t remember. As long as we both say he was just having a nightmare, it will be fine.”

— Is that really okay?

She felt uneasy.

He wasn’t stupid. If he discovered the truth, it would be disastrous!

In her previous life, after… that incident, he had promised to marry her. Now, it had been Chen Xi… would he have to marry Chen Xi?

The thought startled her. She imagined Chen Xi, herself, and Zi Xunyi, naked, kneeling before him, their breasts exposed, their tongues out, begging him…

She quickly shook her head, dispelling the lewd images.

— This isn’t the time for such thoughts. There are more important matters.

“…So… is he alright now?”

She felt her question wasn’t clear enough, so she rephrased it.

“I mean, will he… lose control again like that?”

“Yes,” Chen Xi said firmly. “My constitution isn’t Yin and cold. I can only… receive his… energy, not suppress the three Extreme Flames’ volatility.”

And her Yin essence was too potent for him to absorb. If she offered it to him directly, it would overwhelm him, possibly even destroying him.

Calming the flames meant reducing their volatility to a manageable level, not completely suppressing them. That would negate their beneficial effects—it wasn’t about being stronger, but about matching his… stamina.

Like Jiu Youyue, her Yin constitution had only provided a temporary solution, not a cure. That was because she hadn’t… persisted. She had thought she had succeeded after stabilizing his Mystic Power, but she had been wrong—it took a whole day and night!

Therefore, Chen Xi hadn’t intentionally intercepted her. She still intended for the Serpent Queen to help him. In their previous life, her non-interference had also been due to this consideration.

Hearing this, the Serpent Queen’s hope was rekindled.

“So… he still needs someone with a Yin constitution?”

Chen Xi nodded.

“Yes, among us, only you and Jiu Youyue have Yin constitutions. Since you’re his future wife, I prefer you to be the one to help him. It would also fulfill Yan Yan’s wish. However, if you’re… uncomfortable with it, I won’t force you. Jiu Youyue is also close to him. I’m sure she won’t refuse.”

“I’m not unwilling!” She quickly declared. “According to Yan Yan, I… I seem to have gotten pregnant with her around this time… so… for Yan Yan’s sake, and for his sake… I’m… more than willing.”

Her words sounded strange, as if she was eager to sleep with him and get pregnant.

Although that was indeed her intention, shouldn’t she be more… discreet in front of her respected elder?

“I’m glad you’re willing.” Chen Xi smiled faintly. “However, I must warn you, Zhen’er can be quite… intense… in his berserker state. You might not be able to handle him alone. Perhaps… you could ask Jiu Youyue to… share the burden.”

She blushed, remembering her past life, her body filled with his essence, every… opening… overflowing, while Chen Xi watched, witnessing her most vulnerable moments.

But she had just seen Chen Xi’s own… vulnerable moments. They were even.

“I’ll… consider it.”

“He’ll be fine for now. Don’t worry.” Chen Xi said, “You can go now. Help Jiu Youyue and Yun Xiu deal with those Demon Realm cultivators.”

Her words made her blurt out, “I understand, Master.”

Then she immediately regretted it.

Calling her “Master” before they were even married… it was too…

Chen Xi smiled faintly.

“Go.”

Flustered, she left the Fire Refining Starry Sky, her embarrassment transforming into anger as she turned her attention to Ying Ling and Mang Huang.

…

Watching her disappear from the altar, Chen Xi exhaled softly.

— That was… unexpected.

She hadn’t expected the Serpent Queen to wake up so early. Perhaps having experienced the evolution once before had made it easier.

Her disciple’s… intensity had also surprised her. She had thought she could handle him, but he had nearly… broken her~

— Perhaps… there are consequences for indulging in such pleasures…

She caressed his face, sighing silently.

Chapter 61: Intercepted!

In her past life, pressured by the Demon Realm cultivators’ pursuit, Yan Zhen had been forced to reach the Mystic Master realm and refine the Great Crimson Skyfire, because wielding three Extreme Flames allowed him to use a secret technique from the Emperor Flame Technique, an Emperor-level Mystic Skill powerful enough to repel them.

However, refining a third Extreme Flame was inherently risky, requiring extensive preparation. He had been reckless, and, as expected, had gone berserk.

It had been both a trial and an opportunity. If he survived, his strength would increase significantly. Therefore, Chen Xi hadn’t intervened.

At that time, he had still been… pure. Even in his berserker state, he hadn’t had any… lewd thoughts, only a heightened battle instinct.

A desire to fight, to kill, like a wild beast…

The Demon Realm cultivators had split into two groups: Ying Ling and the spy, and Jiu Youyue and Mang Huang. The latter group, having found the second passage through the lava lake, had caught up with them.

Chen Xi had then released him from the Fire Refining Starry Sky, letting him fight freely.

Facing a Mystic Sovereign and a Mystic Lord, he should have had no chance of winning, but Jiu Youyue, having been rescued by him twice, hadn’t wanted to fight him, instead focusing on helping him escape. And Mang Huang, the Mystic Lord, hadn’t considered him, a newly ascended Mystic Master, a threat.

He, using his remaining rationality, had channeled his volatile energy into the Emperor-level Mystic Skill, unleashing a devastating attack that had instantly killed Mang Huang, then lost consciousness.

Jiu Youyue had rescued him, taking him to a secluded location. Finding his Mystic Power in disarray, on the verge of going berserk, she had decided to sacrifice herself, using dual cultivation to stabilize his energy, remembering his kindness and how he had rescued her again in the palace.

However, her method had only temporarily stabilized his Mystic Power, not the three Extreme Flames within him. It was a temporary fix, not a cure. After their dual cultivation session, he had seemed normal, but it hadn’t lasted.

After she left, he had been summoned back to the Fire Refining Starry Sky by Chen Xi.

The Serpent Queen, having successfully evolved her bloodline, reaching the Mystic Sovereign realm, had caused a commotion that attracted their attention.

Seeing her naked form, he, no longer innocent, had been unable to control his desire, his gaze fixated on her.

The Serpent Queen, although grateful for his assistance, had been disgusted by his lecherous gaze.

“If you look at me like that again, I’ll gouge your eyes out.”

Her haughty tone, however, had only angered him.

“You bitch! If it weren’t for me, you would be dead! You have no right to talk to me like that!”

She, proud and newly empowered, couldn’t tolerate his disrespect. She had attacked him, intending to teach him a lesson.

Although she hadn’t used her full strength, the power of a Mystic Sovereign was far beyond that of a Mystic Master.

Facing danger, his Extreme Flames went berserk again, pushing him into an uncontrolled state.

Chen Xi hadn’t intervened.

She had assumed, seeing no killing intent in the Serpent Queen’s attack, that it would be good practice for him, a way for him to vent his battle lust.

She hadn’t expected him to draw upon the Fire Refining Starry Sky’s power, using his three Extreme Flames, to instantly suppress the Serpent Queen.

And not only had he suppressed her, but fueled by rage and lust, he had then pounced on her, tearing her clothes, then, spreading her legs, taken her.

Chen Xi, dumbfounded, had wanted to stop him, but seeing his bestial, savage demeanor, she had been scared, fleeing the scene.

After all, it was the Serpent Queen’s fault. She had not only been ungrateful, but also arrogant, on someone else’s territory.

Arrogance had a price.

And so, she had been ravaged by him for an entire day and night, her body covered in marks and bruises, her eyes glazed over, her tongue lolling, her legs twitching, unable to close.

He had then lost consciousness again.

Upon waking up, he had been filled with regret, wanting to apologize, but she had already recovered and left the Fire Refining Starry Sky, returning to the Water City.

He, having planned to leave the desert after obtaining the Great Crimson Skyfire, had been forced to follow her…

After everything, they had met, and she had told him they were even, their debt settled.

She hadn’t been without feelings for him, but as the Water City’s ruler, she had to prioritize her people.

He had simply said, “I’ll come back and propose,” then left.

Later, she discovered she was pregnant. And the child hadn’t inherited much of the Serpent God Bloodline. The three Serpent God Priests, following tradition, had urged her to terminate the pregnancy, but she had refused.

That child was Yan Yan.

Because of her three-colored companion flame, she had been named “Yan,” recorded as “Cai Yan” in the royal genealogy, but her mother had called her “Yan Yan,” taking his surname.

Later, her two older sisters returned to the Water City, launching a coup, attempting to seize the throne.

Her premarital pregnancy and her refusal to abort the child, whose Serpent God Bloodline was weak, had lost her the support of the three priests. And with the old Serpent Generals either dead or crippled from the siege, and half of the new Serpent Generals not fully loyal, she had found herself in a precarious situation.

At that critical juncture, he had arrived, as promised, proposing marriage, protecting her and their daughter, then patiently enduring the three priests’ trials.

Her heart had finally been moved. She had accepted him as her husband, taking Yan Yan with her to the Jiā Lán Sacred Ground.

They had experienced much together afterwards, finally becoming a true couple.

…

After being reborn, she had been anticipating his berserker state.

It had been both their misfortune and the catalyst for their union.

Therefore, no matter how much Yun Xiu and Jiu Youyue taunted her, she hadn’t intended to… consummate their relationship with him yet.

She wanted to use her virginity to help him calm his rampaging Extreme Flames, just like in their past life.

She hadn’t expected to be… intercepted.

And by Master Chen Xi, of all people!

“…”

The stone walls had lowered, the cold pool’s water evaporated, the depression transforming back into a large bed.

Chen Xi’s Spiritual Power materialized, curtains draping the bed, concealing the scene within, pillows and blankets appearing, making him comfortable as he slept.

The Serpent Queen looked at her sleeping husband, then at Chen Xi, who was already dressed, and couldn’t help but ask, “Master Chen Xi, what… what happened?”