The demon cultivator before him had also concealed herself within the illusion when it appeared.
She had not merely been waiting for an opportunity to strike at him; more likely, the illusionary secret law itself required her presence to sustain it.
That was precisely why, when he had unleashed Blazing Sun Illuminating Snow, its immense power had caused her a certain amount of impact.
And the position from which the demon cultivator had departed had clearly differed from where the figure on the embroidered bed had been.
Others might not have noticed such a subtle change.
Su Shi'er had always acted with caution. Whether it proved useful or not, he naturally committed it to memory in secret.
He had not expected the other party to use the same tactic again and again.
He could more or less guess what she was thinking.
Clearly, she regarded him as prey rather than a true opponent.
"Among Spirit Severing stage cultivators, there are not many interesting fellows like you!"
"This servant is becoming more and more interested in you."
"No matter what happens today, this servant will share a night of clouds and rain atop Mount Wu with you!"
The bloody mark on her neck healed at a visible rate.
Her gaze fixed on Su Shi'er, the demon cultivator's eyes gleamed, and her interest in him deepened further.
The methods that had never failed her against other opponents had suffered repeated setbacks before Su Shi'er.
Yet this did not leave her feeling frustrated. Instead, it stirred the fighting spirit in her heart.
Such was the mindset of a cat toying with a mouse!
But this time, before the demon cultivator could stir her Demonic Essence and make another move—
A booming voice, like muffled thunder, rang out from nearby.
"Fourth Sister, don't waste