Chapter 893: Another Year

Hu Jiuwei returned, having completed her great undertaking.

Compared to Tianwai Strong Ones, the Nine-tailed Celestial Fox inside the Fox Clan Cave Heaven is obviously easier to deal with; moreover, they share some connection, essentially being one, so finding her is still easy.

Even if the Nine-tailed Celestial Fox hides and refuses to show herself, Hu Jiuwei, having received Chen Chuyang's method, can still find her.

Chen Chuyang watched Hu Jiuwei leave; this woman contrasts greatly—Chen Chuyang always feels she is like a child who never grew up, yet at times she is an ice‑cold machine. Such a woman dares to love and hate; if she truly likes you, she will lay bare her heart; if she dislikes you, she can ruthlessly kill you.

"Chuyang brother, she's gone, yet you still watch."

Shang Hongxue stood aside teasing: "After Hu Jiuwei arrived, her days improved a lot; that woman is truly good—at critical moments she really steps up, not hiding behind to watch the show."

Perhaps because she is a Monster Race person, she can let go, unlike Qi Ruohua, who cannot.

Even if they are very familiar, they still cannot let go of each other.

"No, I'm wondering whether she can succeed this time she returns. The Nine-tailed Celestial Fox is not a Monster Race of this world but a Tianwai Strong One; even if Hu Jiuwei possesses Fox Clan bloodline, her strength is not low—facing the Nine-tailed Celestial Fox, I fear she will fall prey to the Dao."

Shang Hongxue said: "If so, why doesn't Chuyang brother go back with her? Wouldn't it be better to directly capture the Nine-tailed Celestial Fox?"

This point Shang Hongxue does not understand; according to Chuyang brother's strength, a single Nine-tailed Celestial Fox is nothing—he could capture it casually.

In this world, no one is a match for Chuyang brother; whoever enters this world will surely be suppressed and ultimately captured by him—let alone the Nine-tailed Celestial Fox, who is also one of his women, already captured by him.

Going to find her again should locate the Nine-tailed Celestial Fox's whereabouts; employing a few means will naturally yield what Hu Jiuwei wants—why all this fuss?

"It's not that simple; that Nine-tailed Celestial Fox has been avoiding me. To evade me, she hides; even if I go in person, I may not find her."

"Even if I find her, she refuses to see me, so I still cannot meet her."

Unable to see her, or if she sees Chen Chuyang and flees immediately, he cannot do anything to the Nine-tailed Celestial Fox.

The Fox Clan Cave Heaven is her territory; Chen Chuyang is not familiar enough—if he gets trapped there, it will be bad.

Hu Jiuwei's words might lure her out, thereby achieving some deal.

The Nine-tailed Celestial Fox will not let Hu Jiuwei go; she will surely find a way to find her again and capture her.

Hu Jiuwei possesses the bloodline and body the Nine-tailed Celestial Fox needs—these are exactly what she requires.

"According to what Chuyang brother said, she has been avoiding you; then isn't Hu Jiuwei even more dangerous?"

"Inside the Fox Clan Cave Heaven, everything is isolated; Chuyang brother, aren't you worried about her safety?"

Chen Chuyang chuckled: "Don't worry, she won't come to harm—I've left a little trick on her; at a critical moment it can protect her."

"I cannot go, nor can I leak my aura; otherwise the Nine-tailed Celestial Fox won't fall for it."

Shang Hongxue heard this and immediately gave a thumbs‑up: "Still, Chuyang brother, you are quite scheming."

"Cough cough cough."

Chen Chuyang immediately corrected: "It's clever."

"Right, Chuyang brother, you are extremely clever—you are the cleverest person."

Shang Hongxue followed Chen Chuyang's words, not exposing him; this little girl gradually distanced herself from Chen Chuyang, seeming to have a premonition; Chen Chuyang reached out and took her hand.

"Hongxue, where are you going?"

"Cough cough, there are still many things to do down the mountain; I must go attend to them, husband."

That coquettish utterance of "husband" made Chen Chuyang tremble all over, almost breaking out in gooseflesh.

Chen Chuyang smiled at the woman before him, having nourished her for so long; she exudes a mature aura, lacking the former tenderness—these years he has not wasted his efforts.

Meanwhile, this girl remained still; Chen Chuyang's gaze made Shang Hongxue shrink her head, knowing what she must face, she immediately said: "Husband, may I be released? I really need to go attend to things."

Chen Chuyang gave her no chance, pulling hard; Shang Hongxue's body returned to his embrace.

Then she was lifted entirely; Shang Hongxue shyly said: "Husband, don't… for a hundred days…"

"That's not up to you, my good wife."

The two went straight back to the room; Shang Hongxue offered no resistance, leaning trustfully in Chen Chuyang's embrace.

Time quickly passed half a year.

Monster Race territory.

White Deer King and others began employing means, having arranged everything.

Surrounding area consisted of layer upon layer of formations, with multiple traps set up together.

They expended great manpower and material resources, also consuming much wealth; at the formation's center stood an altar, atop which additional offerings were placed; several people stood around, ready to act at any moment.

White Deer King stared at the altar; the altar activated, emitting an eerie red light.

Those offerings vanished instantly; the altar trembled, and a beam of light shot up into the sky.

"Here they are, fellow Daoists—prepare to act."

White Deer King breathed rapidly, eyes fixed on the altar, ready to act at any moment.

Yin Gui Zhenren and Elder Xinran were already prepared; as soon as a Tianwai Strong One descends, they will strike immediately to exterminate.

Jing Yuheng held a thunder‑spear, lightning flickering, his gaze cold.

Several people waited in place; not far away, Hu Jiuwei also arrived, arms crossed, awaiting the enemy's appearance.

"Hum."

The formation atop the altar reached its peak, red light exploding.

A figure appeared on the altar; at that instant, everyone's silhouettes moved.

They attacked with full force, holding nothing back.

One strike felled the target.

"Boom—"

They passed through the altar, passing through that figure.

The figure's divine powers shattered; blood flowed across the ground.

He still hadn't grasped what happened; his body collapsed.

Hu Jiuwei narrowed her eyes: "Success—the one who descended wasn't strong; he hadn't even reacted before he died."

That moment was when the power of heaven and earth's Protector was acting, and at the same time, it was also the weakest moment.

That person had not yet adapted to the surrounding pressure; the crowd gave him no chance to adapt, and a single strike would be fatal.

He didn't even have time to announce his name or title before he died.

Seeing this, everyone broke into smiles, approached the altar again; the altar no longer glowed, and a figure lay on the ground, blood continually seeping out.

The White Deer King glanced, nodded in satisfaction: "Fellow Daoists, the enemy is dead."

Next, it was time to reap the harvest.

Jing Yuheng stepped forward to search, while Yin Gui Zhenren directly captured his soul.

The crowd began dividing the spoils, finding some techniques and supernatural abilities, each person receiving a share.

Over the next six months, they conducted three summonings, each successfully hunting down a target.

They obtained some techniques, useful and useless alike, and everyone cooperated happily.