It turns out, they were the main characters.

In the past, some members of the fox clan have attempted to become nine-tailed foxes, but none of them have ever succeeded.

What makes an Eastern Continent cultivator capable of success?

All the high-ranking members of the demon realm looked toward the table not far ahead.

On the table, a bronze mirror quietly emitted an eerie glow, and within that glow, the phantom images of four fox tails were swaying silently.

"He already has four tails," someone said softly.

"Don't rush, the main event is just beginning." The first seat's beautiful eyes flickered slightly, and she spoke softly with a hint of anticipation.

Let me see whether he is worthy of Her Majesty the Empress.

In the demon realm, talent is secondary; bloodline is everything. Those born into nobility are superior from the start. If Mu Zhi'an hasn't even reached the level of a nine-tailed celestial fox, even if Her Majesty the Empress chooses him, it's still somewhat disappointing.

In the demon realm, these unruly demon cultivators are willing to bow down to the demon queen, and even the ancient emperor Longxu, who is also a Dao-merging being, is subordinate to her. If the bloodline of the man chosen by Her Majesty the Queen is inferior to theirs, it is inevitable that people will doubt her judgment.

Oh... but it doesn't really matter to His Majesty, since she already said before that she just wanted to have sex with him.

But if Mu Zhian were to come to the demon realm in the future... he would probably be met with a lot of disdain.

However, if one possesses the bloodline of a nine-tailed celestial fox, the cultivators in the demon realm would likely have a different attitude.

Well, who knows, she might even develop feelings for Her Majesty the Queen's man.

The first seated person stared at the bronze mirror containing the four phantom fox tails, their beautiful eyes flickering slightly.

……

Mu Zhian had no idea what was happening in the outside world at this moment.

At this moment, he was immersed in the wonderful experience brought by the Taixu Pill.

"At first, I thought refining the Taixu Pill would be the same as refining other pills, where I just needed to fully absorb its medicinal effects into the cauldron. But it seems that this ninth-grade pill is completely different from other grades of pills..."

"Speaking of which, where exactly is this place...?"

After taking the Tai Xu Pill, Mu Zhi'an looked around at the empty space and muttered to himself.

He had taken many pills in the past, but those pills could be refined by activating spiritual energy. However, after taking this ninth-grade Taixu Pill, his consciousness appeared in this strange place.

Just then, Mu Zhian suddenly heard the sound of bells in his ear.

The bell seemed to possess a magical power, drawing Mu Zhian's gaze. He followed the sound of the bell and saw an endless expanse of lush green grass in front of him, surrounded by all sorts of flowers, among which the blooming datura was the most enchanting and captivating.

On the grass, ancient trees, like palms, support the azure sky, and sunlight filters through their branches and leaves, dappling down in spots.

A pink-haired little girl leaned against the shade of a tree, enjoying the cool air. The wind rustled the leaves, and dappled sunlight moved across her body, making her look incredibly beautiful.

However, unlike human cultivators, the girl had a pair of very cute fox ears on her head.

"Could this be the dwelling place of the fox clan in the demon realm...? How did my consciousness end up here?"

"And who is this girl?"

Mu Zhian quickly noticed the little girl. For some reason, she seemed to possess an inexplicable magic that drew Mu Zhian's attention to her.

The girl looked up and then gave a sweet smile: "Who is this big brother?"

"Why would a human cultivator appear in a place like this? Can you tell me?" she asked in a clear voice, her beautiful eyes full of innocence as she looked up at Mu Zhian.

Mu Zhian was momentarily dazed, and almost subconsciously replied, "I am a three-tailed fox. After taking the Taixu Pill, I don't know why I ended up here."

"..."

After answering, Mu Zhian suddenly felt as if he saw an enormous python opening its mouth and lunging at him, as if it wanted to devour him whole.

He jolted awake.

Then, as if realizing something, he lightly bit his tongue and stared at the little girl with apprehension.

Something's not right... Just now, for a moment, it felt like his mind was completely controlled by this girl, and he answered her questions almost subconsciously, trying to please her.

If it weren't for the mark left by the Demon Queen, he might already be under her silent control.

After calming down, Mu Zhian saw that the little girl was surrounded by countless strands of pink light. She had a gentle and quiet smile on her face and was looking at him with great surprise.

"Oh? You recovered so quickly?"

"It seems that Dongzhou isn't as bad as she used to be. Now that she knows, she should be able to breathe a sigh of relief."

This woman is just as dangerous as the Demon Queen... Mu Zhian maintained his composure and respectfully raised his hand in a bow, saying, "Junior Mu Zhian greets senior."

The moment the words left his mouth, Mu Zhian noticed that the space around him was subtly distorting as if the world were spinning.

After about an incense stick's time, a vast and boundless spiritual consciousness, as ethereal as smoke and as surging as the sea, silently descended.

No, if I had to say, it wasn't that spiritual consciousness descended, but rather that a vast, ocean-like spiritual consciousness emanated from the little girl's body.

Two, three, and finally nine phantom fox tails grew out of the girl's back. The fox tails swayed slowly in the vast grassland, yet they exuded an indescribable eeriness.

The woman's figure also changed; her body grew from that of a little girl into a mature and sexy older woman, wearing a fiery red gauze dress, with a pair of jade-like white feet bare beneath the hem.

When she opened her eyes, those once clear and beautiful eyes were replaced by a seductive allure.

Immediately afterwards, a silvery laugh echoed through the space, possessing a magical power that made hearts race.

She is the Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox, a former Dao Integration Realm expert of the Fox Clan!

Mu Zhian reacted almost immediately.

The woman in the red dress turned her head to look, her eyes shimmering with a light that could bewitch all living beings, and chuckled, "I never expected that the one who refined the Taixu Pill was not a demon cultivator from my fox clan, but rather a human cultivator from the Eastern Continent."

"Are you born from a fox demon and a human cultivator?" she asked.

Mu Zhian shook his head and said, "It was just by chance that I acquired the body of a three-tailed fox."

The woman in the red dress seemed unsurprised. She swayed her nine fox tails and walked over gracefully, looking down at the young man in front of her. She said with a charming smile, "It seems that you, little cultivator, have good fortune. Not only have you obtained the physique of my fox clan, but you have also found the Tai Xu Pill somewhere."

"Your senior is exceptionally beautiful and intelligent; I, a junior, am truly inferior to you."

Mu Zhian raised his hand in a bow and said very respectfully, "Although I have taken the Taixu Pill, I do not know why I have appeared here. I am at a loss as to what to do. I hope that you can give me some guidance."

The woman in the red dress chuckled and said, "The fox clan once had a prosperous time, and at that time it was even able to rival the first generation of demon emperors at their peak. However, it gradually declined after my death."

"In its final decline, the fox clan used all its strength and resources to refine a Taixu Pill, which was given to a genius of the fox clan in the hope that she could regain her former glory. However, in the end, she only evolved to eight tails and eventually perished in obscurity."

"Is the Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox really that difficult to cultivate?" Mu Zhian asked hesitantly.

The woman in the red dress smiled faintly, but did not answer. Instead, she continued, "After that, the fox clan members flocked to various demon clans and obtained a lot of resources, but there has never been a second nine-tailed celestial fox."

Why don't you guess why?

If I knew, would I need to ask you...? Mu Zhian pondered for a moment, then said, "I've heard that whether one can evolve into a nine-tailed celestial fox depends on whether one's ancestors included a demon cultivator at the Dao Integration Realm. If so, it might be relatively easier..."

She gently brushed a stray strand of hair from her ear and glanced at Mu Zhian with a seductive look: "That's true, but not entirely."

The nine phantom fox tails behind her swayed slowly, and she chuckled seductively, "In other demon races, perhaps their ancestors were Dao-Merging experts, making it easier for them to evolve after consuming the Tai Xu Pill. But in the fox race, that's not necessarily true~"

"After all, each demon race can only produce one person at the Dao Integration Realm."

The moment those words were spoken, Mu Zhian's body stiffened slightly.

Then, his brain raced, as if he had thought of something important. His pupils widened slightly as he stared intently at the alluring woman.

"A demon race can only produce one Dao Integration Realm cultivator... Could it be that their physique is also the same?"

Because the fox clan has already produced one nine-tailed celestial fox, it is impossible for a second nine-tailed celestial fox to appear.

The woman in the red dress laughed heartily, her sexy figure exuding a voluptuous allure like a ripe peach. She glanced at her with seductive eyes and said in a coquettish voice, "You're quite clever."

His voice seemed to possess a thousand charms, like a woman gently holding him in her arms and carefully protecting him, giving people a kind of intoxicating magic.

"Unless I relinquish my position, the Fox Clan will never produce a second Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox."

Similarly, you cannot ascend to the Nine-Tails level.

At this moment, Mu Zhian finally understood.

No wonder the fox clan has been in decline for so long, even scattered among various demon clans in search of cultivation resources. In the past ten thousand years, no second nine-tailed celestial fox has appeared. Now everything makes sense.

If this woman doesn't give up her spot, no matter how much the other fox clan members cultivate, they will never be able to cultivate to the nine-tailed stage.

Mu Zhian asked calmly, "If I'm not mistaken, all that remains of your spirit in this world is a wisp of broken consciousness, isn't it? Could it be that you still have some unfulfilled wish?"

"If possible, I would like to do my part."

The Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox chuckled, "You little cultivator are quite thoughtful. However, even if you know my purpose, there's nothing you can do. Take advantage of my good mood today and leave. In a little while, I might change my mind."

Her alluring, gentle voice, coupled with her captivating beauty, made Mu Zhian's heart race uncontrollably.

Mu Zhian dared to swear that he was not attracted to the other person because of their figure or appearance, but because the other person had an inexplicable charm that made him obsessed and even willing to submit.

Fortunately, Mu Zhian had been in a state of "wise man mode" for the past few days, so he managed to maintain his composure and raised his hand in a bow, saying, "If I am not mistaken, although you have perished, your spirit still exists somewhere in Kyushu..."

"I promise that I will find your spirit in the future, so that you may return to Kyushu in your true form."

The Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox narrowed its eyes: "Why do you think I should trust a human from the Eastern Continent?"

"Based on this."

As if he had already guessed what the other party would say, Mu Zhian smiled gently and reached out to hold the woman's hand.

The nine-tailed celestial fox trembled slightly. She wanted to reprimand the boy for his disrespect, but upon sensing the spiritual energy within him, her beautiful eyes brightened, and she almost instinctively said:

"It's you, it was you all along..."

His tone carried a mixture of surprise, relief, and joy.

Mu Zhian was taken aback: "Senior, do you know me?"

The Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox seemed to realize her lapse in composure. She stroked a strand of her hair and explained, "I had calculated the time of my passing and intended to burn my essence in the end to try and enter the path to immortality."

“Until that day, a guest from the Fox Clan came. She made a promise to me and swore that if I left behind the position of the Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox, someone would help me be reborn in the future, or even ascend to immortality.”

“At first I thought she was lying to me, but now it seems…” The Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox stared at him intently, “She really wasn’t lying.”

Mu Zhian was taken aback.

In the past, someone made a promise with the nine-tailed celestial fox who was about to pass away, promising that someone would come to save her in the future...?

For some reason, a woman's face unconsciously came to mind.

The Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox carefully examined Mu Zhi'an and smiled, "But I really didn't expect that a cultivator from the Eastern Continent with a naturally formed furnace body would take the Tai Xu Pill. How interesting."

"Since it's you, it's fine to hand over the Nine-Tails position to you."

Mu Zhian was secretly delighted, but then, as if remembering something, he immediately asked, "Senior, how can I find your dormant spiritual consciousness in the future?"