Chapter 1284

The Fire Fox Fan looked rather blurry, its pattern also rather strange.

That fan was not a real weapon, it seemed like some kind of illusion, as if it were a fan condensed from true qi, not a genuine weapon.

Tianhu'er saw this, her gaze narrowed: "Fire Fox Fan, Nine Fire Fox Method."

Hu Jiuwei turned his head and asked: "What Fire Fox Fan? What Nine Fire Fox Method?"

Tianhu'er lowered her voice, her gaze worried, and said, "The Fire Fox Fan is the weapon of the Fire Fox, a top‑grade Spiritual Artifact. Its power is great, matching the Fire Fox's Nine‑Tail Azure Spirit Flame, and can make that flame's power explode several times, even a dozen times."

"Relying on this fan, the Fire Fox became one of the geniuses among the Nine‑Tail Celestial Fox clan, and together with her Nine‑Tail Azure Spirit Flame, few of the younger generation of that clan could match her. Even among the Monster Race of Tianwai, she is among the top few."

"What makes this woman truly dangerous is her divine technique, the Nine Fire Fox Method. Compared with the Fire Fox Fan it is even more terrifying. This method is one of the fire arts of our Nine‑Tail Celestial Fox clan; our Fox Clan excels at various divine techniques, among which is this fire art."

The Fox‑Fire technique of the Nine‑Tail Celestial Fox is unrivaled in Tianwai and among the Monster Race, and is an indispensable divine art of the Nine‑Tail Celestial Fox clan.

The Nine Fire Fox Method is one of the more outstanding Fox techniques; when cultivated to a profound realm, it can command myriad fires, manipulate flames at will, and its power is boundless.

The Fire Fox has been practicing the Nine Fire Fox Method since childhood; she has now cultivated this divine art to an extremely high level, and within the entire Nine‑Tail Celestial Fox clan, few can surpass her in this method.

Tianhu'er knows how formidable the Fire Fox is, and deliberately… warned him. These words were addressed specifically to Chen Chuyang, intended to make him cautious, not to underestimate the Fire Fox's move, nor be deceived by appearances.

The Nine Fire Fox Method can amplify the Nine‑Tail Azure Spirit Flame's power several times, even a dozen times, and it can be controlled at will; she can attack however she wishes, unlike ordinary fire arts.

Nine flaming foxes rushed toward Chen Chuyang, moving swiftly, instantly surrounding him. The nine flaming foxes circled him, forming an illusion; it was impossible to tell which one was the true body and which was the real Fire Fox.

As their speed increased, the surrounding flames surged upward, forming a towering flame pillar. Chen Chuyang found himself inside the massive flame column, while the outer flames continuously pressed toward the center, constantly exerting pressure on him.

The power of the Nine‑Tail Azure Spirit Flame was boosted again, and as the flame pillar shrank, several figures appeared before Chen Chuyang, rotating while attacking him with claws, bites, and flame balls—each attack aimed directly at him.

Whether on his body, his head, or his neck—any vulnerable spot—he faced attacks from the flaming foxes.

Under this barrage, Chen Chuyang somehow endured dozens of strikes; his body was constantly flickering with flames. Each attack carried fire, scorching his flesh. He could normally swallow the Nine‑Tail Azure Spirit Flame, but now he was denied that chance; the attacks accelerated, using the flaming foxes' speed to inflict massive damage on Chen Chuyang.

The Nine Fire Fox Method is thus formidable—free to control, able to change attacks at will, making defense impossible.

Seizing the opening, the Fire Fox gathered flame in her fan, continuously waving it. With each swing, the flames rose a bit higher, the surrounding fire coalescing before her eyes; in an instant, countless fireballs materialized, all targeting Chen Chuyang.

The Fire Fox's gaze turned cold: "Human, even if you can swallow the Nine‑Tail Azure Spirit Flame, what of it? Before me, you are still a mere ant."

"Tianhu'er, don't think that finding a bizarre human lets you Protector me; that's impossible."

The Fire Fox does not consider Chen Chuyang at all; at least for now, she does not regard him.

In this world, there is not a single person she can look at straight in the eyes; Chen Chuyang is among them.

Hu Jiuwei could not help but move to act, to interrupt her casting; Tianhu'er pulled her back, preventing her from approaching.

Hu Jiuwei immediately glared at Tianhu'er, questioning, "Tianhu'er, what do you mean? You really are allied with her, aren't you?"

Tianhu'er explained, "Hu Jiuwei, don't be hasty; first look at Chen Chuyang and then speak."

Hu Jiuwei cast a doubtful gaze toward Chen Chuyang inside the flame pillar, enveloped by fire and under attack, yet he remained motionless, standing still, allowing the assaults to fall upon him—a very strange sight.

Normally, he could have evaded, but he did not.

Hu Jiuwei furrowed his brows: "Husband, what's wrong? Why aren't you dodging?"

Tianhu'er explained, "It's because he feels no need to dodge; those attacks pose no threat to him."

Hu Jiuwei fell silent upon hearing that.

She ceased to act, quietly standing aside; her husband did not let her act, so she would not act.

In that moment of eye contact, Chen Chuyang let her stand, no need to act.

He wants to have some fun and also swallow more flame; the Nine‑Tail Azure Spirit Flame is a fine thing. Chen Chuyang intends to make the Fire Fox release it all at once, then he will devour it to his fill.

This chance comes only once, and can be deceived only once; the second time won't be that easy.

So he is waiting; he is acting.

Hu Jiuwei is Chen Chuyang's bedside companion, so she naturally knows his thoughts. She turned to stare at Tianhu'er, realizing this woman understands her husband better than she does—something is off, very off.

Facing Hu Jiuwei's doubtful gaze, Tianhu'er pretended not to see it, but her heart trembled; she herself didn't know why, yet a single look from Chen Chuyang made her understand.

A telepathic connection?

Thinking of this, Tianhu'er could neither laugh nor cry; she would rather not have such a telepathic link.

"The Fire Fox will suffer; having encountered this man, the Fire Fox will also be in trouble."

"What a pity it's not the true body that came. If it were the true body, perhaps the husband could capture her, brutally torment this vile woman, making her forever despise humans."

Unintentionally, Tianhu'er thought of a very good idea: the Fire Fox is born to look down on humans, and even she herself despises them.

If she falls into Chen Chuyang's hands and is harshly humiliated and tormented by him, wouldn't that be delightful?

That would certainly be interesting, wouldn't it?

The thought lodged in her mind, impossible to shake off.

Tianhu'er kept staring at the Fire Fox, scheming continuously. The Fire Fox subconsciously glanced back, meeting Tianhu'er's eyes, and snorted coldly, "Hmph, Tianhu'er, don't show off. Wait—once I kill that damned human, the next one I'll deal with is you."

Tianhu'er has always opposed her; she certainly doesn't want to let her go that easily.

Make her kneel and beg for mercy, licking the ground before her.