Chu Feng was unaware that not only had the world within undergone tremendous changes, but almost simultaneously, changes appeared on the bead’s surface.
Cracks formed on the bead.
“What’s happening?”
Seeing the cracks, the fox spirit’s expression shifted dramatically.
Tense, panicked, at a loss.
“Could it be?”
Soon, she seemed to realise something.
Her expression changed again, joy surging in her eyes.
Bang.
Suddenly, the bead shattered.
The powerful shockwave affected even the fox spirit, blasting her into a corner of the room.
When everything settled, a figure appeared.
It was Chu Feng.
But his appearance marked the bead’s complete destruction.
At that moment, both Chu Feng and the fox spirit could feel a unique power surging within the room.
In fact, it wasn’t just the room. Everyone in the stone box world could sense this power.
Even those outside the stone box world could feel it.
But that power was fading.
Outsiders were puzzled, unable to understand why this was happening.
The only explanation was that this change wasn’t random.
It was likely caused by someone altering something, and they knew the only one capable of that was the now-missing Chu Feng.
“Damn it, did that guy succeed?”
At this thought, the people from the six major forces gritted their teeth in anger.
But compared to others, the fox spirit seemed to understand better what this change meant.
She surveyed her surroundings with delight, then began to dance joyfully.
As she twirled, her skirt and hair fluttered, creating a mesmerising scene.
She was clearly ecstatic.
“Young Master, you’re truly remarkable.”
“You actually broke this formation.”
After her brief dance, the fox spirit turned to Chu Feng.
“So, I don’t need to unlock anything for you, and you’re already free?”
Chu Feng asked.
“Of course not. Though you broke the formation, the lock on me still needs you to undo.”
“Please, Young Master.”
As she spoke, she approached Chu Feng, taking out the pendant again.
“I keep my word.”
Chu Feng didn’t hesitate. He took out the sacred key and inserted it into the pendant’s lock.
Buzz.
As the sacred key entered the lock, it vanished instantly. A ripple spread from the pendant, enveloping the fox spirit’s body.
“Hahaha…”
Seeing this, she burst into laughter.
Then she looked at Chu Feng again, her gaze markedly different.
Gone was her earlier humility and caution, replaced by overbearing dominance.
“Young Master, breaking the bead must have earned you many treasures.”
“Why not show me what you got? Let me have a look.”
The fox spirit said to Chu Feng.
“Miss, what I obtained is my business. There’s no need to show you.”
“Now that you’re free, you should leave.”
Chu Feng said, walking outward.
Swish.
Suddenly, a fragrance wafted over.
A figure blocked his path.
It was the fox spirit.
“Young Master, that’s not right.”
“You’re my master. How can you abandon me like this?”
“If you want me to stop pestering you, it’s not impossible.”
“Just hand over the treasures you got here for me to keep.”
“Oh, and since we’ve met, it’s a rare fate. Why not gift me that spirit robe of yours too?”
The fox spirit said to Chu Feng.
At this, Chu Feng’s brows furrowed, and he stepped back repeatedly.
His eyes were filled with wariness.
“As expected, I knew you weren’t that simple from the start.”
“Now that I’ve freed you, you’ve shown your true colours.”
Chu Feng said.
Hearing this, the fox spirit covered her mouth and chuckled.
“Young Master, what are you talking about? I didn’t just show my tail now. When you first met me, it was already out.”
“I’ve never hidden anything from you.”
She smiled.
“Miss, we’ve crossed paths. Why not part on good terms?”
“You let me leave, and I won’t trouble you. How about it?”
Chu Feng said.
“Haha…”
At this, she laughed again.
Her smile was beautiful, her every gesture captivating.
But her laughter was eerie, sending chills down Chu Feng’s spine.
“Young Master, I thought you were very clever.”
“Why are you so foolish now?”
“To be honest, I’d hate to kill a little guy like you.”
Buzz.
As she spoke, her skirt fluttered.
A tremendous pressure radiated from her.
The fox spirit was incredibly strong, at the Supreme realm, not ordinary but either at its peak or infinitely close.
“As expected, you hid your strength.”
“With such power, why didn’t you act against me from the start?”
Chu Feng asked.
“With the lock still on, I couldn’t act against you.”
“But now, things are different.”
“Oh, didn’t you ask what I did with the bodies of those who died outside?”
“Now I can tell you. I ate them all.”
She said to Chu Feng with a grin.
“You demon, truly ruthless.”
Chu Feng said.
“It’s not too late for you to know.”
“Hand over your treasures willingly, and I’ll spare your life.”
The fox spirit said.
“And if I don’t?”
Chu Feng asked.
“Hmph, then you’re choosing punishment over kindness.”
As she spoke, her pressure formed a giant hand, grabbing at Chu Feng.
Her cultivation was far beyond the leaders of the six major forces outside.
Chu Feng was powerless to dodge, only able to watch her attack.
In an instant, the pressure landed on him.
But.
Not only was Chu Feng unharmed, the fox spirit was sent flying, crashing to the ground. She clutched her abdomen, spitting blood.
Most crucially, she now looked gravely weakened, heavily injured.
“How? Why can’t I harm you?”
She looked at Chu Feng in shock.
“Simple.”
Chu Feng, previously panicked, suddenly smiled.
As he spoke, he opened his palm.
In his hand floated an object.
The sacred key.
“You tricked me!”
Seeing the key, the fox spirit realised.
The sacred key Chu Feng used to unlock her was fake.
Her lock remained in place.
