My Greatsword Is Starving for a Fight! The Nine of Spades Appears!

"What's that?"

Bai Xuan rubbed his eyes, trying to make out the hazy figures in the sky.

Could they be... fairies?

As the thought crossed his mind, the figures drifted down beside him.

They had no solid bodies, only the vague outlines of women.

Each wore a veil and held an instrument, playing enchanting celestial music.

After listening for only a moment, Bai Xuan felt at ease from head to toe, yet eager for battle.

Then Luo Miaoyin's voice sounded softly beside his ear. "Defeat them."

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Bai Xuan looked at Luo Miaoyin in confusion.

Defeat them?

Hadn't he come here to enjoy the celestial music and a little peace?

"These are Immortal Essence formed from the Great Dao of the Immortal Realm. Defeat them and absorb their power, and you'll benefit greatly," Luo Miaoyin explained.

"I see..."

Bai Xuan nodded and looked back at the phantom fairies. Then he slowly drew his enormous Pride Demon Sword...

"Are we really going inside that monster?"

An Investigator from White Sea City swallowed hard and asked the colleague beside him.

"To protect this world, we have to."

The other Investigator, who wore black-rimmed glasses, answered firmly.

With that, he shouldered his gear and boarded the helicopter first.

"All right! Wait for me!"

The young Investigator hurried after him and climbed aboard.

The two had barely sat down when Li Manxiu joined them.

He gave them their instructions. "This mission requires you to enter the monster's body and find its Energy Core, if one really exists."

"Understood!"

"Rest assured, Director Li. We'll complete the mission!"

The two Investigators answered solemnly.

"Good. I hope you both come back safely."

Li Manxiu stepped off the helicopter.

He watched it take off and fly into the distance, then murmured, "I didn't expect Red Pomelo to