His Overbearing Nature Was Impossible to Refuse

The moment she uttered "willing," Qiong Xiao felt as if all her strength had been drained from her body.

The pride that had sustained her, the dignity that belonged to the Mistress of the Three Immortal Islands, completely crumbled with the utterance of that single word.

Her vision went black, and her body, no longer able to stand, slumped softly forward.

Just as Qiong Xiao was about to make intimate contact with the cold, hard ground, a strong and powerful arm appeared out of nowhere, precisely embracing her slender waist and drawing her steadily into a warm and solid embrace.

Lin Feng looked down at the stunning beauty in his arms, who had completely lost consciousness, a satisfied curve forming at the corner of his mouth.

The touch of his fingertips was warm and smooth, and even through the thin immortal robes, he could feel the astonishing elasticity.

As expected of one of the future renowned Sanxiao Fairies, this figure, this appearance, was truly top-tier.

Almost the instant Qiong Xiao agreed, a series of cold, mechanical prompts sounded like firecrackers in Lin Feng's mind.

"Ding! Target Qiong Xiao has completely surrendered, her Dao Heart is obedient!"

"Congratulations to the Host, Maidservant No. 1 recruitment successful, Maidservant Contract established!"

"Contract effect activated: The Host will gain 100% usage rights to Maidservant Qiong Xiao's current abilities (Cultivation Level, Spiritual Power, comprehension of Laws, use of Magic Treasures)!"

"Ding! Novice Mission [Recruit First Goddess Maidservant] has been completed!"

"Mission rewards are being settled..."

"Reward 1: Chaos Demon God Origin Bloodline x1 drop (Issued to System Space)"

"Reward 2: Spiritual Power Thirty-six Transformations of the Heavenly Dipper Formation automatically completed and upgraded to the perfect state!"

"Reward 3: System Space unlocked (Initial size: 100 cubic meters)"

"Reward 4: Maidservant Enhancement function unlocked! The Host can consume points or heavenly materials and earthly treasures to improve the Maidservant's Cultivation Level, strengthen her Origin/Foundation, and heal Dao injuries!"

In an instant, Lin Feng felt a mysterious and profound connection established between himself and Qiong Xiao in his arms.

It was as if with a single thought, he could decide her life or death, her honor or disgrace.

At the same time, a vast and boundless comprehension of formations surged into his soul and sea of consciousness like a breached celestial river.

The Thirty-six Transformations of the Heavenly Dipper Formation, which he had only "known how to use" before, now felt like an innate instinct in his perception.

The direction of every formation pattern, the combination of every transformation, was clearly imprinted deep within his soul, perfectly integrated, without any trace of obstruction.

It felt like a primary school student who had just learned addition and subtraction suddenly mastering all the mysteries of calculus.

Lin Feng nodded with satisfaction. This deal was a huge profit with no loss.

He gently supported Qiong Xiao's soft, boneless shoulders, allowing her to lean more comfortably in his arms and preventing further deterioration of her body after her Dao Foundation was damaged.

After doing all this, Lin Feng finally shifted his gaze away from Qiong Xiao's pale yet still breathtakingly beautiful face, scanning the area where Daoist Black Tiger and the others had turned to ashes.

The place was empty, with only a few residual spiritual energy ripples yet to completely dissipate, proving that several Golden Immortals had completely vanished here moments ago.

Lin Feng's eyes turned cold, devoid of the playful amusement he had shown towards Qiong Xiao.

His voice was not loud, but it was like a declaration to the entire Primordial World, filled with undeniable dominance.

"You dare to touch my person?"

The words seemed to carry a power of "what is spoken is done," causing the temperature of the entire cave to drop sharply.

This was both a verdict on those who had died and a promise to the beauty in his arms.

However, the moment Lin Feng's words fell, a sudden change occurred!

In the void where Daoist Black Tiger had dispersed, a mass of black energy, which was about to be completely annihilated, suddenly churned violently!

A roar filled with extreme venom exploded from it, brimming with final madness and unwillingness.

"My person? Hahaha! Even if I die, I'll drag her down with me!"

"Black Tiger Devours Soul, Explode!"

Buzz!

The mass of black energy instantly contracted, condensing into a seal in the shape of a tiger, completely black and shrouded in the miasma of death.

This was the Black Tiger Seal, Daoist Black Tiger's natal magic treasure, refined over countless eons!

Lin Feng's killing formation just now was too terrifying, instantly obliterating Daoist Black Tiger's Primordial Spirit, but it hadn't managed to completely destroy this acquired spiritual treasure.

Now, under the impetus of Daoist Black Tiger's last shred of divine soul will, this spiritual treasure chose to self-destruct!

The self-destruction of an acquired spiritual treasure imbued with a Golden Immortal's lifelong effort was so terrifying that it could level an area of a hundred miles. Even a Golden Immortal of the same rank would surely die without a doubt if caught at the center of the explosion!

Daoist Black Tiger's intentions were extremely malicious. He had calculated that Lin Feng's strength was unfathomable and that the self-destruction might not harm him. Therefore, he directed all the explosive power towards Qiong Xiao in Lin Feng's arms, who was already at her limit.

He wanted to destroy the very source that caused his death and destruction before he died!

With a flash of black light, the condensed Black Tiger Seal, like a black meteor, carrying a malevolent aura capable of corrupting Primordial Spirits and corroding immortal bodies, tore through the air and instantly appeared before Qiong Xiao's brow!

Its speed was so fast, its angle so treacherous, that it gave no time for any reaction!

If this strike landed, let alone Qiong Xiao being heavily injured now, even in her prime, she would definitely be severely wounded on the spot, her Dao Foundation destroyed, and her divine soul plunged into the abyss!

A sense of fatal crisis caused the unconscious Qiong Xiao to subconsciously frown, her delicate body trembling restlessly.

However, facing this sudden, fatal blow, Lin Feng's face showed no trace of panic.

He didn't even lift an eyelid.

He merely tightened his grip on Qiong Xiao's arm.

"Seeking death."

A trace of extreme disdain curled at the corner of Lin Feng's mouth.

The instant the Black Tiger Seal was less than three inches from Qiong Xiao's brow.

Not even the slightest fluctuation of spiritual power appeared before Lin Feng.

But the void before him seemed to turn into jelly, abruptly freezing.

The Black Tiger Seal's forward momentum suddenly halted, stopping bizarrely in mid-air. No matter how violently its internal energy surged, it couldn't advance an inch further.

Mysterious, invisible array patterns materialized out of thin air, weaving into an intangible net that completely sealed and imprisoned the Black Tiger Seal and the space around it!

A thought forms an array!

Words manifest reality!

After obtaining the complete Thirty-six Transformations of the Heavenly Dipper Formation, Lin Feng's understanding of formations had reached an inconceivable height.

With every gesture, even a single thought, he could form an array!

"What... is this?"

From within the Black Tiger Seal came the terrified scream of Daoist Black Tiger's last wisp of soul.

He could feel his natal magic treasure sinking into cement, completely suppressed by an incomprehensible, irresistible, terrifying power!

This power was far purer and more terrifying than the killing array formed by the thirty-six beast phantoms before!

"Noisy."

Lin Feng finally uttered two impatient words.

He couldn't even be bothered to look again, merely shifting his mind slightly.

The imprisoned void suddenly contracted inward!

"Crack... crackle crackle..."

A teeth-grinding sound of shattering echoed.

The incredibly hard Black Tiger Seal, capable of splitting mountains and rocks, developed a spiderweb of cracks on its surface under the invisible spatial pressure.

"No! Spare—"

Daoist Black Tiger's remnant soul couldn't even utter a complete plea for mercy.

"Bang!"

A dull, soft sound.

The Black Tiger Seal, along with the last sliver of soul within it, was forcefully compressed into a primal energy point and then completely annihilated, vanishing into nothingness.

From the Black Tiger Seal's self-detonation to its complete erasure, the entire process took less than a single breath.

Inside the cave, absolute silence returned once more.

It was as if the thrilling scene that had just occurred had never happened.

Lin Feng then lowered his head, looking again at the sleeping beauty in his arms, whose brow was furrowed due to the recent crisis. A faint smile played on his lips.

He extended his other hand, his slender fingers gently stroking Qiong Xiao's smooth forehead, slowly smoothing out her furrowed brow.

"Sleep."

"From now on, no one will be able to harm you again."