The Saintess Has Always Been Very Humane

"Hey, okay, okay, me? But do you want this Groundhog?"

Qi Zi·Fan chuckled and continued to transmit his voice, "I think it's pretty good. Look, isn't it cute? And its strength is not bad either. It's Demon Beast at the peak of the Tribulation Transcending stage. Wouldn't it be perfect for you to take it as Spirit Beast in your avatar?"

"It can not only ensure the safety of the avatar to a certain extent, but also provide a lot of help."

"Don't you think so?"

Qi Zixiao originally had no particular thoughts.

However, after Qi Zi·Fan said those words, Qi Zixiao suddenly felt a little tempted.

Then, she looked at Qi Zi·Fan intently, and suddenly nodded. "Actually, it's not bad..."

This glance left Qi Zi·Fan somewhat bewildered.

Well, it's good, I think it's good too, but why did you suddenly look at me like that? And with such a meaningful look in your eyes?

I feel like something's wrong...

He couldn't help but ask again, "Are you sure?"

"Yes, absolutely sure. Go and bring it to me!"

Qi Zixiao smiled and said, "I am not strong enough. If I were to use the Star Chasing Bow, I might lose my life."

Groundhog good or bad?

Actually, there's nothing wrong with it.

From Qi Zixiao's perspective, Groundhog are indeed quite cute.

Don't compare the Groundhog of the Cultivation World with those of Earth. First of all, their soft and shiny fur is something that even Earth's Groundhog can't compare to.

The colors are also much more vibrant, making it look incredibly lively...

So its appearance is definitely top-notch!

Besides the appearance?

That would be even better!

Didn't this guy say he's at the late stage of the Tribulation Transcending realm? How much help can he possibly give me?

At first, Qi Zixiao didn't really think that way, but after being reminded by Qi Zi·Fan, Qi Zixiao found that she had 'realized' it!

Isn't that right?!

It can help me so much!

Even... we don't have to be afraid of that guy using his ultimate move anymore!

Controlling my true form, with cultivation far surpassing mine? Hmph, with the help of the Groundhog, I'll see who it is then!

Qi Zixiao was making a wonderful plan in her mind.

But can Qi Zi·Fan know about these plans?

That's definitely not possible!

Therefore, Qi Zi·Fan knew nothing and was completely kept in the dark. He could only blink and say, "It's fine."

"But before that... let's discuss it first."

After transmitting his Divine Sense telepathically, he cleared his throat and said, "Toad, would your elder brother be willing to follow this Saintess and find a place to settle down?"

"A... toad?"

The Ink Blood Toad stared wide-eyed.

If an ordinary person called it that, it would immediately fly into a rage, but since Qi Zi·Fan spoke, it could only endure it and bow and scrape, saying, "Your Highness, have you taken a fancy to my elder brother?"

"However, it has a bit of pride. I can help persuade it, but I might not be able to convince it..."

"Then let's give it a try."

"Don't forget to tell it!"

Qi Zi·Fan emphasized. "This Saintess has always been very humane and will give it a chance to choose for itself."

Ink Blood Toad: "..."

What a great idea to give it a chance!

So, it's another case of killing someone if they disagree, right?

It muttered to itself, but dared not act rashly. It immediately began to call out "Big Brother" and conveyed Qi Zi·Fan's meaning through its Divine Sense.

"Ah!"

The Groundhog opened its mouth, its voice brief and rapid.

Familiar recipe, familiar taste!

Qi Zi·Fan and Qi Zixiao exchanged a glance, and then both nodded.

Isn't that Groundhog?

What did it say?

Dan the Fatty, asked curiously, "What do you mean by 'your older brother'?"

"It said..."

The Ink Blood Toad hesitated for a moment, then said, "It said that if it cannot withstand its full-force attack, it would rather die than become Your Highness's Spirit Beast."

"Then let it come!"

Qi Zi·Fan waved her hand. "Does this Saintess fear it?"

"I'll do it!"

Qi Zixiao jumped out. "Since it is the 'avatar' that is taking it down, then naturally it is my avatar that should take the hit."

"Let it do its thing!"

"???" Ink Blood Toad exclaimed in surprise, "Your Highness, this is unacceptable! My elder brother is Demon Beast at the peak of the Tribulation Transcending stage, and his Innate Divine Power is extremely powerful. Your avatar is certainly no match for it!"

"Can't catch it?!"

Qi Zixiao was immediately displeased.

This Saintess can't handle it?!

So what if I'm at the Golden Core Peak, not quite at the Nascent Soul stage? I am, after all, a mid-stage Void Refinement cultivator, and Peerless Genius...

She snorted coldly, her attitude becoming even more resolute.

If she didn't even have this much confidence, then Qi Zixiao... wouldn't be Qi Zixiao.

She stepped forward and stood in front of Qi Zi·Fan, facing the Groundhog dozens of miles away, and calmly said, "Make your move!"

"Your Highness..."

Both Ink Blood Toad and Dan Chengzi were somewhat uneasy.

Qi Zi·Fan, however, did not speak, but he had already pushed his True Essence to the limit. If Qi Zixiao was in danger, he would certainly not sit idly by.

On the summit.

The Azure Scaled Eagle stared at it coldly, without making the slightest sound.

It was observing, yet also somewhat fearful.

Ink Blood Toad and the Rascal Snake could identify Qi Zixiao's identity, and the even more powerful Azure Scaled Eagle was no exception.

At this critical juncture, it naturally wanted to keep as low-key as possible, even believing that it would be best if everyone present forgot about it...

"Ah!"

The Groundhog squeaked again.

The Ink Blood Toad was somewhat frightened. "Your Highness, my elder brother said it's about to make its move..."

"Go ahead and attack!?"

Qi Zixiao snorted coldly, his eyes flashing with purple light as he pushed the Purple Qi Comes From The East Flowing Technique to its limit!

Is the cultivation level of the Golden Core stage low?

Compared to Demon Beast at the peak of its tribulation stage, this is simply far too low...

However, as the most important cultivation technique of the Purple Mansion Holy Land, how could Purple Qi Comes From The East the East be anything less than simple?

Splash! Splash! Splash!

Qi Zi·Fan's body was also filled with purple energy, which was triggered by Qi Zixiao, and the two resonated with each other!

Buzz!

The purple light contracted and instantly enveloped her, like a purple armor of Immortal and Demon, perfectly outlining Qi Zixiao's delicate body, making her look incomparably holy and powerful!

This method can draw upon the True Essence of the 'original deity' to protect the body, greatly enhancing the power of the incarnation!

However, this is not something that all Avatar can accomplish; rather, it requires both to cultivate the Purple Qi Comes From The East and to be very close to each other.

Even so, this sudden change surprised everyone except Qi Zixiao.

However... that's not all!

Qi Zixiao was still somewhat uneasy.

Although one can use their own True Essence to protect themselves, the opponent is ultimately a realm higher than them, and it has been said that its attacks are strange and powerful. Who dares to say that they can definitely defend against it?

Of course, Qi Zixiao must have some methods that Qi Zi·Fan is unaware of, but it's best to take precautions in advance.

"Zixiao, I will pass on a technique to you."

Qi Zi·Fan transmitted his thoughts through Divine Sense: "This technique is called the Golden Light Spell..."

If the Golden Light Spell were placed in the Cultivation World, what level of magic would it be considered?

Qi Zi·Fan didn't know.

However, he was very clear about one thing: the power of the Golden Light Spell was not 'fixed'! Rather, the stronger one's cultivation, the more powerful it became!

Of course, the power of ordinary spells increases with cultivation level, but the power of the Golden Light Spell increases in a completely proportional way!

In other words, it has stronger 'growth attributes'!

"Who needs your law?!"

Qi Zixiao transmitted her voice, seemingly expressing some disdain.

But soon after, her body was radiant with golden light, intertwined with purple, making her look even more sacred.

Upon seeing this, Qi Zi·Fan couldn't help but smile and narrow her eyes.

"Hey, our Saintess may say no, but her body says otherwise..."

That is, at this moment.

The Groundhog, located dozens of miles away, finally made its move!

"Ahhhhhh!!!!"

It stood there, upright, and with its mouth open, a terrifying sonic wave, visible to the naked eye, swept over it at lightning speed!

The speed of this sound was many times faster than the speed of sound, covering a distance of tens of miles in an instant!

Moreover, its destructive power is terrifying.

As the sound waves subsided, boulders shattered, mountains and rivers cracked, and the earth collapsed!

Boom!!!

Qi Zixiao stood there, clad in golden-purple armor, seemingly without making any movement.

However...

Thunderbolt!

Suddenly, a thunderclap boomed in the sky!

The thunder was deafening, and equally terrifyingly fast, almost completely canceling out the sound of the Groundhog.

Even so, the remaining sound waves were extremely terrifying, destroying the golden-purple armor almost instantly. Fortunately, Qi Zixiao unleashed dozens of mysterious spells in quick succession and retreated, barely managing to catch the roar.

Despite the outcome, her face was extremely pale, and her True Essence was completely depleted...

"They actually... accepted it?!"

Upon seeing Ink Blood Toad was completely stunned.

"Golden Core Peak cultivator was actually able to withstand my elder brother's Innate Divine Power? This..."

"It held back."

Qi Zi·Fan spoke calmly, "If I'm not mistaken..."

Ink Blood Toad: "... Your Highness is wise."

"Come over!"

Qi Zixiao didn't care whether the other party held back or not. He said that one move meant one move. He had already taken the hit. If the other party didn't come over, he would have that guy beat him to death!

That's how straightforward it is!

Without much hesitation, the Groundhog quickly came over and followed Qi Zixiao, becoming like an obedient little follower.

Although he hadn't yet extracted a wisp of true spirit to refine the soul imprint, Qi Zixiao was quite certain that this little thing wouldn't dare to betray him.

Unless you don't want to live anymore!

As for extracting the true spirit to refine the soul imprint... we'll talk about that when we get back.

The Soul Imprint is actually a 'shackle'. Once it is extracted and controlled, if the person disobeys, Qi Zixiao can destroy their soul with a single thought, turning them into a corpse!

Congratulations, Your Highness!

Dan Chengzi immediately jumped out to offer his congratulations.

"Congratulations, Your Highness."

The Ink Blood Toad was not to be outdone.

But... Qi Zixiao glared at Ink Blood Toad and didn't say a word.

She still couldn't muster any goodwill towards the Ink Blood Toad.

Qi Zi·Fan nodded and smiled at Qi Zixiao, then looked up at the Azure Scaled Eagle atop the towering mountain, where it had recovered most of its injuries.

"You've been watching for so long, haven't you seen enough?"

"I'll give you a choice too."

Upon hearing his words, the Azure Scaled Eagle was startled, its scales standing on end, and it let out a piercing cry, "Yo!!!"