Zhu Tian: Starting from the Laughing Proud Yue Buqun

Led by Yun Yilan, Xu Qing entered the Incense Valley.

All the experts and disciples of Burning Incense Valley lowered their heads in awe, not daring to look Xu Qing in the eye.

"Let's all go back."

As Yun Yilan gave the order, everyone dispersed.

"My lord, please!"

With no one else around, Yun Yilan became even more respectful, addressing Xu Qing as "Master".

"I've heard that the Mysterious Fire Altar in your Incense Valley's forbidden area contains the hottest power in the world. Take me there to see it."

Now that we've arrived at Incense Valley, we naturally can't miss the Mysterious Fire Altar within it.

If he could refine the power contained within, his strength would surely advance even further.

"Yes, my lord, please follow me." Yun Yilan showed no surprise; outsiders were forbidden from entering that forbidden area.

But now that Xu Qing is his master, there are naturally no such restrictions.

As he drove straight into the depths of Fenxiang Valley, wherever he went, the Fenxiang Valley disciples who saw Xu Qing bowed their heads in respect.

They soon arrived at the forbidden Xuanhuo Altar.

Shangguan Ce was startled to see Yun Yilan bring Xu Qing to this forbidden area, but he still quickly stepped forward and bowed respectfully.

"Shangguan Ce greets Dao Xuan Zhenren!"

Although he was stationed there, he was fully aware of the battle between Yun Yilan and Xu Qing.

He naturally understood just how powerful and terrifying the Qingyun Sect leader before him was.

Since even the Valley Master Yun Yilan has chosen to bow his head, how could he dare to be disrespectful?

Xu Qing ignored the other person and focused his gaze on the mysterious altar.

Yun Yilan spoke up: "Junior brother, you may step down now."

"Yes, senior brother!"

Although Shangguan Ce was puzzled, he didn't say anything and turned to leave.

As Xu Qing's divine sense probed into the Xuanhuo Altar, an intensely hot force that could burn everything immediately swept towards it.

"My lord, be careful! The Xuanhuo Altar contains a powerful blazing sun force, as well as the Eight Desolate Xuanhuo Formation!"

Yun Yilan reminded her.

Xu Qing withdrew his divine sense, and he did indeed feel the power of a formidable magic array.

Furthermore, it was sensed that a demonic fox was being suppressed beneath the magic array.

"This power is not bad," Xu Qing commented calmly.

The Xuanhuo Altar is an extremely ancient altar, and the Eight Desolate Xuanhuo Array set up inside it can summon fire spirits.

It contains extraordinary destructive power.

There are three major formations in the Zhuxian Realm. The first is the Zhuxian Sword Formation, which is also the strongest formation in the Zhuxian Realm.

One is the Four Spirits Blood Array recorded on the Ghost King Sect's divine artifact, the Subduing Dragon Cauldron.

Finally, there is the Eight Desolate Profound Fire Array within the Profound Fire Altar.

These three formations all possess earth-shattering power.

"My lord, if my Incense Valley's divine artifact, the Profound Fire Mirror, were still intact, then the Eight Desolate Profound Fire Formation could unleash its full power, summoning the Eight Desolate Fire Dragons, capable of burning everything in the world!"

Yun Yilan explained from the side that this magic array was the biggest trump card of his Incense Valley.

Xu Qing nodded slightly. The strongest point of the Eight Desolate Profound Fire Formation lies in summoning the Eight Desolate Fire Dragons, and the key to this formation is the Profound Fire Mirror, a divine artifact.

The Xuanhuo Mirror is said to be the most yang and powerful object in the world of Zhuxian, capable of suppressing all yin, cold, evil, and malevolent energy!
According to Xu Qing, this item was originally the magical artifact of Linglong, a witch from the Southern Frontier. It was only after Linglong's death that it was obtained by the patriarch of Fenxiang Valley.

Linglong was also an extraordinary woman with remarkable abilities. She was proficient in ancient witchcraft and created monsters like the Beast God in her research on the forbidden path to immortality.

To prevent the Beast God from wreaking havoc on the human world, Linglong sealed the Beast God away with her life.

More than a thousand years have passed, and Xu Qing remembers that Yun Yilan had the ambition to revive the Beast God and control him.

Given the strength of the Beast God, it is definitely not something Yun Yilan can control.

Yun Yilan's idea was utterly outlandish. Xu Qing shook his head inwardly and turned the conversation to the Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox beneath the Xuanhuo Altar.

"My lord, this old fox stole the Mysterious Fire Mirror from my valley, which is why I suppressed it here," Yun Yilan said truthfully.

Xu Qing stepped forward and used his divine will to enter the Xuanhuo Altar, saying, "Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox, you also heard my conversation with Yun Yilan, didn't you?"

"Dao Xuan Zhenren of Qingyun Sect? I've heard of your name, but I never imagined that Yun Yilan would be suppressed by you and become your servant!"

The Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox, being inside the Xuanhuo Altar, was naturally aware of the situation outside and had heard the conversation clearly.

She also knew Xu Qing's identity, but this shocked her.

She was well aware of Yun Yilan's strengths and weaknesses, but she never expected that he would still be no match for the leader of the Qingyun Sect.

They even addressed the other party as "master," which is an incredibly bizarre tactic.

"Do you want to come out?" Xu Qing asked calmly.

"You're willing to let me out?!" The Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox's heart stirred, and she asked, barely suppressing her excitement.

"You are the king of the fox clan, and you have cultivated for a thousand years. Cultivation is not easy. I can rescue you, but there is one condition."

Xu Qing stood with his hands behind his back. This nine-tailed celestial fox was quite powerful. Back then, Yun Yilan had only managed to defeat it by using the Eight Desolate Profound Fire Formation.

He was determined to subdue them.

"What are the conditions?" The Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox naturally understood that there was no such thing as a free lunch.

"Serve me for a hundred years, how about it?" Xu Qing stated his condition.

Xu Qing believed that as long as the other party stayed by his side and was influenced by his Taoist teachings day and night, she would eventually understand that following him was an opportunity, not a constraint.

"Serving for a hundred years..." the nine-tailed celestial fox murmured, lost in thought.

This condition wasn't particularly demanding; in fact, it meant almost nothing to her.

Because of the opponent's overwhelming strength, even Yun Yilan submitted.

But is the other person really that good?
"You only have this one condition?" The Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox couldn't believe that there was only such a simple condition.

"I cherish talent. It is truly remarkable that a fox like you has cultivated to the ninth tail. Your talent is naturally extraordinary," Xu Qing patiently explained.

The Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox pondered to herself, "It is said that Dao Xuan Zhenren of Qingyun Sect is the most renowned figure in the righteous path. He probably wouldn't deceive me."

"Alright, as long as you're willing to rescue me and let me see the light of day again, I'm willing to serve you for a hundred years!"

The Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox didn't hesitate for long; such opportunities were rare, and if she didn't seize them, they would be gone forever.

"Let her out." Xu Qing nodded and instructed Yun Yilan to open the Xuanhuo Altar.

"Yes, my lord!"

Although Yun Yilan did not want to release the old fox, he could not disobey Xu Qing's orders and had no choice but to comply.

Yun Yilan used magic to manipulate the energy, silently chanting incantations to activate the Eight Desolate Profound Fire Array that suppressed the Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox. The positions of several pillars on the Profound Fire Altar changed accordingly.

A demonic aura surged forth, and then a huge, snow-white fox appeared, its nine demonic tails flailing wildly behind it.

"I'm finally out!"

The nine-tailed celestial fox let out an excited howl, unable to contain its joy.

It stirred up a lot of air currents, and dust flew everywhere.

Xu Qing, his magical power shielding him from all of this, watched the scene with a faint smile.

This nine-tailed celestial fox possessed a formidable aura; having traversed multiple worlds, this was the first time he had encountered a demon.

The Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox did not become complacent after being unsealed. She put away her nine-tailed true form, and as the white mist dissipated, it gradually transformed into a human-like form.

A woman in a black gauze dress, with a graceful figure, appeared before Xu Qing with a beautiful, delicate, and stunning face.

"Thank you so much, Dao Xuan Zhenren, for saving me!"

The nine-tailed celestial fox moved her delicate body and knelt before Xu Qing. Her full breasts bounced with her movements, her face was exquisite and extremely charming, and her whole body exuded a mature charm.

From Xu Qing's perspective, he could easily see the magnificent view of the Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox's chest, which was snow-white, soft, and perfectly proportioned.

Even though he had seen many beautiful women, he had to admit that the nine-tailed celestial fox was exceptionally beautiful.

No wonder she's a vixen!
...(End of this chapter)