Chinese animation: Starting with Bad Guys

"Qin! Chuan!"

Feng Xi squeezed out the name through gritted teeth, his eyes blazing with overwhelming killing intent and resentment!

She had been planning for years, and was about to completely bring the most promising Honghong under her control, making her one of the perfect "cores of emotional power" in her plan, but it was ruined by this outsider who suddenly appeared in such a tyrannical and precise way!

"How dare you... ruin my grand plan! How dare you... peek into my essence!"

Feng Xi's voice was sharp and shrill, filled with hysteria.

Her aura could no longer be concealed; a rich, ominous pink aura surged like flames, interspersed with wisps of deep, dark energy from beyond the circle, making the entire Qifeng Pavilion resemble a ghostly realm!

"Fine! Very well!" Feng Xi laughed in fury, a ferocious and terrifying smile. "Since you insist on being my enemy, since you know a secret you shouldn't know... then don't blame me for being ruthless!"

The conspiracy has been exposed. The last glimmer of hope in Feng Xi's eyes in Qifeng Pavilion has vanished, replaced by a cold killing intent and twisted resentment.

The following day, an invitation issued in the name of Feng Xi was delivered to Qin Chuan: Please come to the Bitter Love Tree for a meeting.

"The Feast at Hongmen".

Qin Chuan twirled the letter between his fingers, his tone calm yet carrying an all-knowing coldness.

"Knowing it's a trap, you still went?"

Tu Shan Hong's reddish-brown eyes were fixed on him. Although her breathing was steady after a night's rest, there was still an inescapable gloom and pain between her brows.

“Even if we don’t go, she’ll come knocking on our door. We might as well take the initiative and see what other tricks she has up her sleeve.” Qin Chuan casually turned the letter into ashes. “Besides, some things should be said face to face.”

"I'll go with you!" Honghong said resolutely. "I want to ask her myself why she did this!"

Qin Chuan glanced at her but did not object.

This is a family matter of Tushan, and also a knot in her heart; she has the right to be present.

"I am coming too!"

Tu Shan Ya Ya rushed in, followed by Rong Rong with a worried expression.

“No!” Honghong said firmly. “Ya Ya, Rong Rong, you two stay.”

"Why?! That old hag is trying to harm my sister! I'm going to beat her up for you!"

Ya Ya waved her fists, her little face turning red with anger.

"Sister Ya Ya, my sister and Brother Qin Chuan are going to solve the most fundamental problem."

Rongrong pulled back the impulsive Yaya, her young face displaying a calmness beyond her years:

“If we go with her, but Aunt Fengxi, no, if Fengxi really makes trouble, we will not only be unable to help, but will also distract my sister and brother Qin Chuan from protecting us, becoming a burden to them.”

She looked at Qin Chuan with pleading eyes, "Brother Qin Chuan, please be sure to protect my sister."

Qin Chuan nodded slightly: "Don't worry."

Ya Ya looked at Rong Rong, then at Hong Hong with a resolute expression, then glanced at Qin Chuan, and finally stomped her foot in frustration:

"You must all come back safely! Otherwise, I...I'll destroy Tushan!"

Chapter 9 Suppressing the Phoenix, Honghong Grows Up

The ancient tree of sorrow, its branches swaying, its pink petals dreamlike and ethereal, exuding an aura of eternal love.

Beneath the tree, Feng Xi, dressed in magnificent robes, stood with his back turned, his posture still dignified, but an indescribable oppressive aura emanated from him.

“Aunt.” Tu Shan Honghong’s voice trembled slightly as she broke the silence, “What Qin Chuan said… is it true? You… really want to rewrite the rules for continuing the Bitter Love Tree’s destiny?”

Feng Xi slowly turned around, a strange, calm smile on his face, but deep in his eyes lay a chilling madness:

"it is true."

She readily admitted that her voice carried a seductive power, "Honghong, tell me, are the rules of the Bitter Love Tree fair?"

She raised her hand and caught a falling petal:

"Limited to transvestites? How narrow-minded! How many devoted lovers have lost their loved ones forever simply because they are of the same race? Unable to fully resurrect the deceased? Allowing the reincarnated to carry the emotions of their past lives, yet unable to truly find their complete lovers, only adding to their suffering! And..."

Her gaze swept over Honghong. "In the process of continuing a bond, demons often give more, wait longer, and endure deeper longing and the pain of possible betrayal... Why can't such a rule be changed?"

Tu Shan Honghong felt as if she had been struck by a heavy blow. Feng Xi's words were like a sharp blade, cutting open her eyes, which had long been blinded by kinship.

The guided hatred, the memories forcibly erased or distorted, the methods that seem "for the good of the demon" but are actually means of control...

Scenes flashed before her eyes, so vivid they chilled her to the bone.

It turns out that the seeds of doubt had already been sown, but she was unwilling to delve into them.

"So, you want to control it? Control this power?"

Honghong's voice was filled with pain.

"It's not about control, it's about reshaping!"

Feng Xi's voice suddenly rose, carrying a fanatical obsession:

"I will establish a new order! So that emotions will no longer be bound by corrupt rules! So that no deep affection will be betrayed!"

Her gaze suddenly shifted to Qin Chuan, who had been silently observing, her fervent expression vanishing, replaced by an extremely seductive look:

"Qin Chuan, we're actually the same kind of people, aren't we? You want to break down the barriers between humans and demons and establish a new way of coexisting; I want to break free from the shackles of suffering and establish a new order of relationships. Our goal, in essence, is 'change'!"

"Since that's the case, why not join forces? With your talent, coupled with my understanding and control of the Bitter Love Tree, what in this world is impossible? The power of Tushan will become the cornerstone of your grand ambition!"

Upon hearing this, Qin Chuan's lips curled into a half-smile, but his eyes were sharp as knives:

"Join forces? Stop with your seductive little tricks, Feng Xi."

He shook his head slightly, his tone carrying undisguised sarcasm:

"The reconciliation I seek is coexistence built on understanding, respect, and rules. Your so-called 'reshaping' is nothing but absolute control and abuse of power disguised in a beautiful guise; it is nothing but the unbridled expansion of selfish desires. We are on different paths, so we cannot work together."

He stepped forward, subtly shielding the emotionally charged Honghong behind him, his voice clear and firm:

“As an outsider, I don’t usually want to interfere too much in Tushan’s internal affairs. But Honghong is my friend. She’s in trouble, and I, Qin Chuan, have no reason to stand idly by.”

Tu Shan Honghong's heart skipped a beat. Looking at Qin Chuan's tall and firm back, an indescribable warm feeling mixed with bitterness welled up in her heart.

Despite having only known each other for a short time, he was willing to face such a formidable enemy and take such risks for her.

"Friends? Ha!"

The smile on Feng Xi's face vanished completely, leaving only a ferocious resentment and murderous intent:

"What a deep friendship! Qin Chuan, you have exceptional talent and lofty ambitions, with limitless potential. Unfortunately, you chose the wrong path and stood on the wrong side! Then don't blame me for... stifling your genius!"

"Auntie! No!"

Honghong exclaimed in surprise, her demonic power surging instinctively as she tried to stop it.

"You? And this 'friend' who just arrived?"

Feng Xi smiled contemptuously, her gaze locking onto Qin Chuan like a venomous snake:

"Don't think that just because you saved her once, you can act recklessly in front of me! I've been observing you for a long time. Your improvement is indeed astonishing, but you are far from being able to threaten me! Today, you will all perish here!"

Before the words were even finished, terrifying demonic power erupted!

The overwhelming pressure of the Great Demon King at its peak was like a tangible tsunami, instantly sweeping across the entire Bitter Love Tree area!

The air was thick and viscous, and space itself seemed to be distorted!

The pink power of passion is no longer dreamlike, but has transformed into a thick, murky, and crimson wave filled with negative emotions, mixed with a chilling dark aura—the power from outside the circle!

Tu Shan Hong Hong's face turned deathly pale instantly.

This force far exceeded her previous estimates!

Feng Xi is hiding his true nature too well!

Faced with this absolute power, she felt a profound sense of powerlessness and despair.

She suddenly looked at Qin Chuan, her voice resolute:

"Qin Chuan! Go quickly! I'll hold her off! Go find Ya Ya and Rong Rong, and take them away from Tu Shan!"

Qin Chuan remained completely still, a faint smile playing on his lips, his gaze calmly fixed on the imposing Feng Xi.

"Honghong, don't worry. I'm not the kind of person who would abandon my friends and run away alone."

"Still acting all lovey-dovey when disaster is imminent? It's disgusting!" Feng Xi shrieked, her eyes blazing with murderous intent. "Die!"

A crimson, murky wave of passion, mixed with an aura from outside the circle that erodes the soul, transformed into a gigantic claw that blotted out the sky, tearing through space and viciously grabbing down towards Qin Chuan and Hong Hong!

This attack contained her life's cultivation and the power of her twisted control over the Bitter Love Tree, enough to severely injure or even kill an ordinary great demon king!

Tu Shan Honghong closed her eyes in despair, instinctively gathering her demonic power in front of her, preparing to fight to the death.

However, the anticipated devastating impact did not occur.

She only heard Qin Chuan whisper casually, "Feng Xi, you have been observing me for a long time, yet you know nothing about me."

Immediately afterwards, an indescribable, vast and boundless will suddenly descended!

The entire Tushan seemed to come alive!

The ancient tree of sorrow moves without wind, its thousands of branches swaying and shining, exuding a pure and ancient aura.

Every inch of Tushan's land, every wisp of spiritual energy, and even every drifting petal seems to be responding to the call of a will!

The boundless spiritual energy of heaven and earth ignored the pressure of Feng Xi and the inherent rules of the Bitter Love Tree, flowing madly towards Qin Chuan like a hundred rivers flowing into the sea!

His body seemed to have transformed into the center of this world of Tushan, with an invisible, enormous vortex forming above his head, frantically devouring the power from all directions!

"This... is impossible!"

The sinister smile on Feng Xi's face froze instantly, replaced by unprecedented horror and disbelief; even his voice changed tone:

"Mobilizing the power of heaven and earth?! You... how could you possibly mobilize the power of heaven and earth of Tushan?! This... this is a power that only the Demon Emperor can possess in his territory! How could you possibly do this?!"

As the ruler of Tushan, her control over this land was deeply rooted. She never imagined that anyone could so domineeringly seize control of the power of heaven and earth in this place, right in front of her!

This completely overturned her understanding!

Nothing is impossible.

Qin Chuan's voice seemed to resonate with heaven and earth, carrying a supreme majesty.

He raised his palm like a knife, and the immense power that gathered the spiritual energy of the entire Tushan world, mixed with his own will to suppress all evil and purify the universe from the "Nine Heavens Longevity Technique", transformed into a simple and unadorned yet dazzling starlight that made the space itself groan!