Chapter 367: Venus's True Form

"This..."

Seeing Ao Yifan unhesitatingly give the Shadow Fan to the Rakshasa Woman, Venus didn't know what to say for a moment.

"I don't know whether Bian Zhuang's mission actually requires retrieving the Shadow Fan; if it does, that would be troublesome."

Venus didn't think Bian Zhuang had the guts to take the Shadow Fan back from Ao Yifan.

Meanwhile, under Bian Zhuang's successive attacks, Niu Dalì also revealed his true form.

"Moo, old ox won't show its might, you bastard, do you really think the old ox is a vegetarian?"

Covered in bumps, Niu Dalì transformed into a thousand‑foot giant ox and fiercely gored Bian Zhuang away.

"Boom—"

After Bian Zhuang was gored away, Niu Dalì, eyes blood‑red, stared at Ao Yifan in the sky.

"It's him, it's him; if it weren't for him, the Rakshasa Lady couldn't have refused my old ox, and I'll kill him!"

Covered in bumps, Niu Dalì obviously had a few screws loose, and with his ox hooves he charged at Ao Yifan.

"Interesting!"

Ao Yifan lightly raised his right hand, but just as he was about to act, a figure suddenly appeared between him and Niu Dalì.

"Hum—"

The Taiji diagram appeared and easily blocked Niu Dalì's full‑force collision.

Grand Master Xuandu turned to look at Ao Yifan, bowed and said, "Please, Sage, for the sake of my master, spare this little ox this once!"

As for Grand Master Xuandu's appearance, Ao Yifan was not surprised; after all, with his methods, how could he possibly hide from the present Ao Yifan?

After glancing at Grand Master Xuandu, Ao Yifan withdrew his right hand and said lightly, "This time, out of respect for the Taiqing Sage, I will not take this little ox's life; if there is a next time, I will have my son Ne Zha take his life."

Having said that, Ao Yifan waved his right hand, sweeping up the Rakshasa Woman and her attendant, and returned to the Ten Thousand Year Fox King's cave.

"Thank you, Sage!"

Again bowing in the direction Ao Yifan left, Grand Master Xuandu glanced at the still‑struggling Niu Dalì and couldn't help but sigh.

Immediately, he made a hand seal with his right hand, and the Taiji diagram instantly enveloped Niu Dalì's thousand‑foot form.

In an instant, Niu Dalì turned into a palm‑sized calf, caught in Grand Master Xuandu's palm.

"Master!"

At that moment, the blown‑away Bian Zhuang flew back, saw the little calf in his master's palm, and slapped it.

"Did you hit my old Zhuang or not—hit or not?"

After a while of fighting, Bian Zhuang finally remembered the matter of the Shadow Fan.

"Right, Venus, where's the Shadow Fan?"

Bian Zhuang looked at Venus and asked.

Upon hearing that, Venus shook her head and said, "The Shadow Fan has already been sent to the Rakshasa Woman by the Prince Consort."

"This..."

Bian Zhuang was dumbfounded, after all, his mission was to capture Niu Dalì and retrieve the Shadow Fan.

If it were anyone else, even those Quasi‑Sages, Bian Zhuang would be confident in leading people to give it a try.

But that Prince Consort is different—his strength and status could easily crush him, so he dare not go demand the Shadow Fan back.

"Master~~"

Bian Zhuang looked at Grand Master Xuandu with tearful eyes, seemingly wanting him to decide for him.

"Alas—"

He sighed, Grand Master Xuandu shook his head and said, "Never mind, that fellow already knew I was coming; just now he prepared to kill this little calf, probably just to show me, aiming for the Shadow Fan—now it's unlikely to be returned; I'll explain things to the Sage on your behalf."

"Thank you, Master!"

Upon hearing that, Bian Zhuang was overjoyed.

All he cared about was his mission; as for whether the Shadow Fan could be taken back, he actually didn't mind.

Shouldering the nine‑toothed rake, the mission‑completed Bian Zhuang said to Venus, "Venus, want to head back to Heavenly Court together? My old Zhuang will buy you a drink."

Upon hearing that, Venus shook her head and said, "No, I still have things to do; you and Senior Brother Xuandu go back first."

"Fine!"

Regarding Venus's affairs, Bian Zhuang was not pleased.

After all, with Venus's strength plus her cautious nature, few in the Three Realms could harm her.

Meanwhile, Grand Master Xuandu, looking at Venus in her white‑maiden guise, suddenly said, "Junior Sister Venus, it seems I haven't seen your true form in a hundred thousand years."

Upon hearing Grand Master Xuandu's words, Bian Zhuang couldn't help but stare, then looked in shock at Venus in her white‑maiden form.

"Venus, is this your true form?"

After carefully observing Venus, Bian Zhuang clicked his tongue and said, "Tsk, speaking of which, Venus, this is still the first time I've seen your true form, but you're so cautious that without the master, I couldn't tell whether this is your true form or a clone."

Venus laughed and shook her head, saying, "Indeed, nothing can escape Senior Brother Xuandu's eyes."

Gazing deeply at Venus, Grand Master Xuandu pondered and said, "It seems you have found your own Dao."

"Hehe, maybe; Junior Sister just wanted to give it a try, and as for whether it's my Dao, she herself isn't sure either."

Venus said.

"Take care!"

After saying that, Grand Master Xuandu immediately flew away from the spot.

"Venus, then I'm leaving too!"

After greeting Venus, Bian Zhuang immediately pursued Grand Master Xuandu.

"Master, wait for my old Zhuang!"

After glancing at the direction Grand Master Xuandu left, Venus turned her gaze to the Ten Thousand Year Fox King's cave, then flickered and vanished from the spot.

Seeing this, the Ten Thousand Year Fox King hiding in the dark trembled.

In his eyes, Niu Dalì had already become a terrifying demon king he could not afford to provoke.

But such a powerful demon king, in the hands of these immortals, is nothing more than a toy to be freely played with.

"Indeed, becoming an immortal is the proper path; as a demon, one will eventually be captured."

The Ten Thousand Year Fox King thought: "My good daughter, Father, whether I can fulfill my lifelong wish and join the ranks of immortals depends on you; you must strive, and climb into the sage's bed as soon as possible!"

Thinking this, the Ten Thousand Year Fox King did not return to his den, but flew toward Niu Dalì's den.

After all, Niu Dalì has already been taken; his forces are now empty, presenting the perfect opportunity for him to absorb the other's subordinates and territory.

Although, the Ten Thousand Year Fox King was dreaming of joining the ranks of immortals.

However, being an old fox, he naturally needed to make preparations on both fronts.

If his daughter is inept, lacking even the ability to climb onto the sage's bed, then he naturally can only continue to reign as king of the mountain.

"Li Changbeng, paying respects to the Sage!"

Outside the Ten Thousand Year Fox King's den, a white-clad maidenly figure—the Tai Bai Golden Star—solemnly saluted Ao Yifan.

"Oh? You finally prepared to meet in your true form; I thought you would keep disguising yourself."

Ao Yifan gave a teasing look as he examined this mysterious heavenly court secretary.