Fairy, listen to my explanation.

Chapter 574 Gluttonous Demon
After an unknown amount of time, the fierce aura that had stretched across the heavens and earth gradually dissipated.

The previously feared Void Beasts seemed to have forgotten their earlier panic and once again gathered in a sparse manner.

Qin Yu hadn't expected these Void Beasts to be so persistent.

What kind of temptation could make these Void Beasts lose their minds?

The Empress did not continue to make a move, but occasionally glanced at the vast world, wary of whether there were any half-saint level Void Beasts lurking in the shadows, ready to strike.

The aftershocks of the previous fierce battle, like an insurmountable chasm, instilled despair in the Void Beasts of level five and above. They seemed to sense the insurmountable aura permeating the air. Therefore, even when Void Beasts occasionally appeared, they were all timid and hesitant, posing little threat; they were merely level four beasts.

Qin Yu naturally did not let this opportunity pass, and his divine sword displayed its power, continuously reaping these Void Beasts.

[Purify Fearful Spirits +1000]

[Purify Fearful Spirits +1000]

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Before the Ruins close, every Ruins Beast killed will provide an extra layer of protection for the Mountain Mist Palace in the future.

At the same time, Qin Yu also gained a wave of Fire Points.

About half a day.

Qin Yu suddenly realized that the Void Beasts that had been surging in in twos and threes had disappeared.

In this gray and white world full of unknowns, no one knows what kind of danger it contains, and he can't go too deep. After all, the ferocity of that half-saint Void Beast is still fresh in his mind.

"Ok?"

Just as Qin Yu was secretly regretting that no more Void Beasts would approach, the Empress seemed to detect some subtle fluctuation. Her eyes suddenly lit up, gleaming with divine light, as if she possessed the power to see through heaven and earth.

"What is it?"

At the same time, an unprecedented sense of crisis surged into Qin Yu's heart, making the hairs on his body stand on end, as if an ancient and ferocious aura was spreading from nothingness and enveloping the surrounding area.

"Beware!"

The Empress's expression changed slightly, and her cold voice cut through the air, carrying an undeniable sense of vigilance.

In just a moment, Qin Yu felt a wave of negative emotions rising in her heart. Without the slightest hesitation, she immediately entered her natal space.

The radiance emanating from his nascent soul dispelled the negative emotions in his heart.

"Another Void Beast at the Half-Saint level?"

Qin Yu took a deep breath, feeling a bit scared. Unconsciously, a cold sweat had seeped out from her back.

The next moment, through the light screen of his natal space, he was horrified to discover that a black shadow had appeared in the gray-white mid-air at some unknown time.

Could it be that the appearance of this thing is what stopped those level-four Void Beasts from approaching?

The Empress's usually composed face was now extremely solemn, surrounded by a brilliant light interwoven with golden lightning, like a deity descended from the heavens, majestic and inviolable, with an imposing aura.

The slowly stagnant, flowing black shadow finally revealed its true form—

It was a colossal creature, a hundred feet long, resembling a giant tiger, yet it was no ordinary being; it was a terrifying being among the Void Beasts. Its body was covered with a layer of crystalline armor that seemed to be alive, and on each piece of armor were engraved the faces of twisted and struggling vengeful spirits, mournful and desperate, as if they could pierce through space and strike the hearts of the onlookers.

"Taowu?"

Qin Yu gasped softly, her voice filled with undisguised shock.

The mere sight of the vengeful spirits on those armor plates caused his mind to feel as if it were being gripped by an invisible hand, and an indescribable chill and fear quietly spread through him.

What shocked him even more was that this Void Beast was extremely similar to the ancient ferocious beast Taotie that he had seen in ancient books.

"If you encounter a Taotie, do you still have a chance to escape?"

"This is a gluttonous beast!"

Just then, Tu Yaoyao's voice rang out from behind.

Within her natal space, Tu Yaoyao's senses seemed unrestricted; she could detect Qin Yu's every appearance immediately.

"Taoist demon?"

Qin Yu frowned slightly, having never heard of such a ferocious beast before.

"I have only seen it in the clan records. It has the blood of Taotie and Taowu, and its nature is cruel and vicious."

"Strange, how did you encounter such a ferocious beast?"

Tu Yaoyao was somewhat surprised. When she saw the gray-white world outside the light curtain, a look of surprise flashed across her beautiful face: "This is... you and Emperor Yan, entering the Ruins?"

Qin Yu gave Tu Yaoyao a brief explanation, her eyes fixed on the external light screen.

"It's the Black Soul Palace again!"

Tu Yaoyao frowned slightly, gazing at the ferocious beastly figure outside, her expression hardening.

I really don't know what Emperor Yan and Qin Yu did to warrant such a meticulously planned revenge from the Black Soul Palace.

The Black Soul Palace uses insidious methods, but it is not invincible.

In this world, it's not just the nine immortal kingdoms that want to eradicate it.

The more they move, the more dangerous it becomes; every move they make will leave a trace.

Perhaps one day, the Black Soul Palace, which has been a headache for the Nine Immortal Kingdoms, will be completely annihilated in the river of time.

"How strong is this Gluttonous Fiend?"

Qin Yu looked at the imposing figure outside with some worry and asked.

"Half-Saint Realm, I suppose."

Tu Yaoyao said calmly, glancing at Qin Yu, "Don't go out if you have nothing to do. Taosha, which controls the power of origin, will affect the minds of other living beings invisibly, causing them to have extremely negative emotions. Those with insufficient cultivation will directly fall into madness, and may even suffer permanent mental pollution."

Upon hearing this, Qin Yu's expression hardened.

Just now, if the Empress hadn't been watching him closely and reminding him, he probably would have been infected in an instant.

"Is His Majesty alright?" Qin Yu asked, her heart tightening.

"You underestimate the Flame Emperor too much. She is a being who has mastered the dual elemental power of metal and lightning. Among the half-saints, there are very few who can pose a threat to her."

Tu Yaoyao stretched and glanced at Qin Yu out of the corner of her eye.

This guy isn't strong himself, yet he's worried about Emperor Yan?

Ah!
He was truly loyal and devoted to Emperor Yan!

seriously.

Tu Yaoyao is a little jealous!

Why must I engage in an equal exchange to gain a little respect?
"That's good."

Hearing this, Qin Yu finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"However, it won't be easy for Emperor Yan to deal with Tao Sha."

Tu Yaoyao paused for a moment, then said, "The Taotie possesses the bloodline of an ancient ferocious beast. Below the Venerable Realm, there are few who can threaten it, unless..."

"Unless what?"

Qin Yu's expression hardened, and she asked.

Behind this chasm lies the Shanmiao Palace region.

Given the Empress's personality, she would absolutely not allow such danger to exist in this crevice.

"It's very simple, bloodline suppression."

Tu Yaoyao pouted, glanced at the clown chicken sleeping soundly not far away, and said.

"Bloodline suppression?"

Qin Yu frowned.

The Clown Chicken originated from the Endless Fire Domain and was born from a mysterious egg on the Wutong Divine Tree.

Although it's still a bit ugly now, the luster on its downy feathers makes it easy to tell that it has a noble lineage, and it might even be the legendary... Phoenix!

However, the clown chicken was only recently born and hadn't even passed through its sleepy infancy.

Let it deal with that half-saint realm gluttonous beast outside?
It's so small, it's barely enough to fill someone's teeth, right?
How is this different from delivering food?
Qin Yu shook her head and looked at Tu Yaoyao.

"Don't look at me, I can't handle this either."

Tu Yaoyao glared at him and said.

Both being at the Half-Saint Realm, if I were a Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox, I could tear this Gluttonous Demon apart with a single tail.

However, she is only a five-tailed fox. Even if she obtains the Warm Current, at her current rate, it will probably take at least twenty years before she can advance to a six-tailed fox.

"What if you join forces with His Majesty?"

Qin Yu asked curiously.

"Impossible, I will never join forces with Emperor Yan."

Tu Yaoyao refused without even thinking.

She was resistant to contact with any race, but it was only because Qin Yu had survived the Heavenly Tribulation that she was able to suppress that resistance and bring Tu Jiujiu to the capital of the Great Yan Empire.

The reason I'm spending time with Qin Yu is because Tu Jiujiu has disappeared.

As for what happened next...

That was not his own wish; it was just that the great patriarch was forced into it by this despicable fellow.

"Even if I join forces with Emperor Yan, without the suppression of bloodlines, we still cannot kill Tao Sha."

For some reason, Tu Yaoyao couldn't help but add an explanation at the end.

"It's that strong?"

Qin Yu frowned, somewhat incredulous.

Two half-saints couldn't even handle a single Void Beast?
This is impossible, right?
Tu Yaoyao didn't explain further. Was it a matter of strength or weakness?
Forget it, he wouldn't understand how terrifying the bloodline of ancient ferocious beasts is even if I told him.

outside world.

The Empress's gaze was like a torch, firmly fixed on the Void Beast opposite her, and a layer of profound and mysterious fluctuations naturally surrounded her.

At this moment, she seemed to transform into the sole ruler of this vast world, and anything that dared to stir up trouble in this realm would face her merciless divine punishment.

Meanwhile, the beast that resembled a tiger but was not one was quietly lying in the distance, its blood-red eyes filled with a mixture of rage and ferocity, like a raging fire in the abyss, ready to pounce.

The gluttonous beast did not rush to display its fangs, but instead slowly circled the Empress with a strange rhythm, its bloodshot eyes occasionally glancing around as if filled with doubt and curiosity.

Why did that incredibly alluring aura vanish without a trace in the blink of an eye?

It could sense that little guy from before...

Absolutely delicious!

"Humph!"

The Empress frowned slightly, and her left hand instantly clenched into a fist, as if gathering immense power.

Immediately afterwards, a dazzling burst of lightning erupted, and at the same time, an extremely sharp aura permeated the entire space, making people's hearts tremble.

Clearly, the Empress had realized that this Taotie, possessing the bloodline of an ancient ferocious beast, was far superior to the giant tortoise that had previously reached the half-saint realm; its strength was far greater.

Once she makes a move, it's a devastating killing blow.

"Roar!"

However, facing the Empress's fierce offensive, the Gluttonous Demon did not choose to confront her head-on. Instead, it retreated rapidly, displaying extraordinary agility. Facing the lightning that swept in like a dragon, it opened its massive maw, and a dense black aura surged out, carrying a chilling sense of death.

(End of this chapter)