I, who was turned into a woman by the Jade Maiden Master, want to rebel against the Heavenly Gang.

However, Yan Qingping shook her head, "It won't work on your back. It's already been imprinted with the Ten Thousand Swords Technique. Turn around."

Just turn... then turn...

With such powerful magic, what's wrong with sacrificing a little integrity? Especially since it's Yan Qingping.

Her fingertips gently traced across Qin Rufeng's smooth, alabaster skin. Yan Qingping meticulously etched the meridian pathways onto Qin Rufeng's body.

This process was like carving a flawless piece of jade into a seal, completely altering its shape and leaving an indelible mark. Therefore, Yan Qingping was extremely excited…and very serious, daring not to be negligent in the slightest.

After inscribing the spell, Yan Qingping said, "Turn around and sit down. I'll give you another piece of protective gear."

After saying that, she actually took out a pair of... stockings? Does such a thing even exist in this world?

Upon closer inspection, it appears to be leather stockings.

"Don't move, let me help you." Yan Qingping bent down and put on Qin Rufeng's leather stockings.

This feels like stockings when you wear it on your legs; it's very tight. However, the surface texture isn't fabric; it's like leather but thinner and more breathable, like a membrane.

The black stockings had turned a dark brown color on my legs. The surface felt very smooth to the touch.

These leather stockings are very long, reaching all the way up to the buttocks. They're tighter and more elastic than regular stockings; when you pull them up and let go, your buttocks jiggle with a "snap."

The stockings also feature a leather garter belt at the top, tightly constricting the thigh muscles. This also helps to lift and prevent sagging.

Wearing these leather stockings, Qin Rufeng's already perfect leg curves were outlined even more clearly.

Moreover, these stockings were toe-ringed stirrups. A gold toe ring was worn on the second toe to tighten the stockings, and the soles of the feet were supported by stirrups. The remaining toes, heel, and part of the instep were exposed.

After putting on the stockings for Qin Rufeng, Yan Qingping held Qin Rufeng's small feet in her hands...

"What are you doing?" Qin Rufeng asked in a low voice.

Yan Qingping gently kissed the instep of Qin Rufeng's foot, then picked up the nail polish and painted her nails red. Her slender, jade-like feet became even more alluring and captivating.

As evening approached, Yan Qingping had just left when Liu Bailian arrived again.

When she saw Rufeng, she said, "You're leaving tomorrow, so I'm returning all the cultivation manuals that I've been holding for you."

"I presume you already know the dangers of going astray in cultivation, and you should be able to control yourself. Also, I just remembered I have something else I want to give you."

Qin Rufeng felt like he was receiving gifts on Valentine's Day these past two days, constantly being stuffed with things.

Liu Bailian then took out nine orange-red spirit beads, each about the size of a golf ball.

Qin Rufeng felt a little guilty looking at this thing...

Liu Bailian Erling, Wu Linglu Jiu:QUN said, "Ru Feng, your fire elemental root also lacks offensive spells."

“That’s true.” Qin Rufeng frowned slightly and said, “Although I have the Fire Phoenix Seal and used the Fire Phoenix Wings to defeat Gan Mingyue on the arena, it wasn’t actually a proper attack spell.”

"To attack an opponent with the Fire Phoenix Wings, you must get close. Moreover, the Fire Phoenix Wings consume a lot of spiritual energy."

Liu Bailian nodded. "That's why I'm giving this to you."

“This is a treasure that Ji Xuelan obtained in her early years, but she has always been too embarrassed to use it. I remembered it yesterday and asked her for it.”

Qin Rufeng: "What do you mean by 'sorry'?"

“This is Spirit Fox Fire,” Liu Bailian continued. “These nine spirit orbs were refined from the soul of an extremely powerful demon fox.”

"You can refine this spirit pearl with your spiritual energy. Once you reach the first level of refinement, it will grow a fox tail and fox ears, and you will obtain a powerful protective spirit fire."

"Upon reaching the ninth level, one will grow nine tails and receive nine spiritual flames for protection. This is an extremely powerful treasure."

Qin Rufeng was still somewhat confused, "How... how do I refine it?"

Liu Bailian glanced at her and said, "What are you afraid of? Cultivators have long since abstained from grains, so what difficulty is there in refining this spiritual pearl?"

"As for the fox appearance... Logically speaking, you shouldn't have a fox tail and fox ears unless you summon spirit fire. Besides, with your cultivation level, you can't cultivate the ability to transform."

As they spoke, Liu Bailian had already taken out the Yin-Yang Crescent Dragon...

After receiving the Spirit Fox Fire, Qin Rufeng did not immediately refine it. It was the night before her departure, and Yan Qingping had already prepared a farewell banquet for her.

So Ru Feng, Liu Bailian, and Yan Qingping drank together and talked all night long.

The next day, Qin Rufeng bid farewell to her master and friends and set off with several fellow disciples. The journey was quite smooth, and they soon arrived at Lanfeng Mountain City.

However, upon arriving at this place, they immediately sensed that something was amiss...

Chapter 87 A Cataclysmic Start

Although Lanfeng Mountain City is called a "city", it is more like a "market" and also a no-man's-land.

This place is mainly a gathering place for independent cultivators to trade resources, although from time to time some sect members also visit.

It should have been a lively place, but now it looks desolate for some reason.

It wasn't just desolate, it was completely abandoned. Not a single stall was to be seen, and the shops were all closed. There was also clutter scattered everywhere.

A gust of cold wind blew by, causing the wine flags to flutter and the signboard to clang and rattle.

It wouldn't be surprising if there were several corpses lying on the ground in this scene. But there wasn't a single person in sight, nor any corpses.

According to the intelligence we have, the Xuantian Sect is a heretical cult that worships a so-called "Divine Mother." Therefore, they use various methods to spread their teachings. Any mysterious gatherings are highly suspicious.

After wandering around for a while, they did run into a few people. Perhaps because Qin Rufeng and his group of four had the advantage in numbers, most of the others were cautious and avoided them.

They managed to encounter a few people who dared to speak, and after a brief conversation, they learned that they were all rogue cultivators who were new to the place and therefore unaware of what had happened.

They continued their investigation and finally obtained some useful information. The trading market had moved to a valley north of the old market.

Qin Rufeng and the other three felt that something was amiss. However, since they were there to investigate the suspicious circumstances, they naturally went to find out more.

However, we cannot act rashly. Qin Rufeng thought for a moment and said, "We can't go in groups of four; it would easily arouse suspicion."

“That’s true.” Nangong Yue nodded. “We tried to ask someone a question earlier, but they all avoided us.”

After thinking for a moment, Gan Mingyue said, "My two junior sisters are right. We should indeed spread out and keep a certain distance from each other."

"How can we look after each other if we keep our distance?" Ruan Yan's face showed a worried expression. (VII) Among the group, she was the most cautious.

"Don't worry. I had considered this possibility beforehand, so I was prepared." As she spoke, Gan Mingyue took out several bracelets and handed them to the others. "These are communication bracelets. Senior Hou Tu Tang gave them to me, saying they were used in previous secret realm trials."

"It can display people wearing bracelets nearby. The closer they are, the brighter the gemstone shines. It can also transmit sound. Although the communication distance is relatively short, it is still sufficient for our operation."

Nangong Yue put on the bracelet and said, "In that case, I'll go first."

"Wait a minute," Gan Mingyue stopped her, saying, "Let's use the Crescent Moon Formation to encircle and advance together."

The so-called "crescent moon" is roughly the shape of a crescent moon or a banana, something Qin Rufeng was quite familiar with. Gan Mingyue's idea was probably that the four of them should form a waning crescent moon formation, using the inner arc to encircle and advance towards the target point.

Gan Mingyue continued, "I think Junior Sister Qin should be on the left and Junior Sister Ruan on the right. You two should pay attention to reconnaissance and adapt to the situation."

"Junior Sister Nangong will be in the center, close to Junior Sister Qin, and I will be in the center, close to Junior Sister Ruan. The two of us will provide support at any time."

"We should keep a distance of no more than five li between us; this is the optimal distance that the sound transmission ring can detect."

After assigning positions, Gan Mingyue gave an extra instruction: "Junior Sister Qin and Junior Sister Ruan on the two flanks must be extra careful. If anything happens, immediately move towards the center."

"Yes, Senior Sister." Everyone obeyed her orders, and even the usually proud Nangong Yue had no objections.

Qin Rufeng brought the "Flowing Light and Instant Water Set"... a bamboo hat and veil for this mission.

She was still wearing the strapless dress from the Qingyun Gathering, but now she wore a light gauze overcoat. The full moon and the deep ravines were blurred and out of focus.

Although the slit in the skirt reached her waist, it was much more discreet thanks to the leather stockings.

She wore a python skin belt given to her by Yan Qingping around her waist, and the "Azure Moon Hidden Dragon Sword" given to her by her master. Her three-foot-long zither and rosewood pipa were stored in her storage space.

This operation has been fully prepared by both individuals and the team.

Qin Rufeng was full of confidence, presumably able to...

"Everyone, wait a minute. We've discovered something strange." Nangong Yue's urgent voice suddenly came through the communication bracelet. "What, what is this?"

Before the words were even finished, a deafening roar erupted. Flames shot skyward from Nangong Yue's direction. It was clear she was casting a magical attack.

Qin Rufeng immediately summoned his giant sword, used his sword control technique to enhance it, and then leaped onto the sword, speeding away.

She called out to Nangong Yue through the communication ring, but received no response. Furthermore, even magical attacks in Nangong Yue's direction ceased.

Even more perplexing is that the signal from Nangong Yue's bracelet has disappeared...

How can this be?

Even assuming something had happened to her, the gem on the bracelet would still indicate her current location. The loss of signal means the bracelet has gone out of range.

Qin Rufeng was extremely anxious. But just then, Gan Mingyue shouted again, "Junior sisters, don't come any closer!"

"There's a monster..."

"No! No! What is this?"

"Junior sister, run! Go and report to... Ah!!" Gan Mingyue's voice was cut short by a scream, and then the signal on her bracelet disappeared.

Judging from the situation, she didn't even have time to activate her Golden Armor Formation.

The team leader for this operation, Gan Mingyue, a cultivator at the peak of the late Foundation Establishment stage, has lost contact. What... exactly happened?

Qin Rufeng rushed to the scene, but the two were nowhere to be seen.

Neither the enemy nor the demon Gan Mingyue mentioned were found. Only the flames, still burning, remained, likely caused by Nangong Yue's fire-based magic.

Qin Rufeng had anticipated some kind of situation, but he hadn't expected it to be like this. The two with the highest cultivation levels among the four had simply vanished…

However, she did not panic, but immediately analyzed the situation.

Nangong Yue was the first to encounter the situation. Therefore, Gan Mingyue, who was in the middle, arrived first. Because Nangong Yue was closer to her, she was the second to arrive.

Thinking of this, Qin Rufeng immediately said to the communication ring, "Senior Sister Ruan! Stop right there! Listen to me! Don't come any closer! You're the furthest away, so don't get any closer."

"Immediately conceal yourself! Do not reveal yourself or answer any questions. If my communication ring signal also disappears... then find a way to return to the sect and report back."

As he spoke, Qin Rufeng felt his body rise into the air. It seemed as if he had been sucked up by something.

She suddenly looked up and saw a huge, black, tubular object in the sky... like a tentacle or an elephant's trunk.

The thing twisted and writh in the sky, yet its complete form remained hidden. It seemed to be concealed within the clouds and the void, and appeared to have horns, feathers, scales, hooves, and fangs.

However, it was ultimately like a dragon whose head is seen but not its tail. It simply extended a tube from the clouds to draw things from the ground.

Upon seeing this colossal object, Qin Rufeng immediately unleashed the first move of the Taihua Sword Sect's Myriad Swords Technique: "One Sword Opens the Heavens!"

She raised her right hand, and spiritual energy gathered in her palm, transforming into a giant sword.

Then, with a wave of his hand, the giant sword shot into the sky, piercing straight to the heavens. However, the magnificent giant sword was easily swallowed up by a huge tubular tentacle in the sky...

It didn't seem like it was swallowed whole through that dark, gaping opening; rather, it seemed like there was a twisted black hole in front of the tentacle opening.

PS:

I've been very busy yesterday and today, so there might only be one chapter today.

If there's only one chapter, I'll make up for it by updating three chapters tomorrow or the day after.

Thank you all for your continued support.

栮久球坝n齐亦山菱-M梦ORZ

Where did Chapter 88 come from this time?

The black hole was like a pitch-black vortex, its depths unfathomable.

The latter half of the giant sword that "opens the heavens with one sword" was still in its transformed state, but the first half of the sword had already dissipated into energy and was sucked into the black vortex.

Qin Rufeng herself was also sucked in. She immediately activated her Fire Phoenix Wings and used Flowing Light and Instant Water combined with her sword control technique to desperately try to escape, but she couldn't escape at all.

The distance is getting closer...

She sensed that the tubular tentacles weren't actually sucking her in, but rather devouring the space behind her. This devouring speed was far faster than Qin Rufeng's escape speed.

All spells distort and disperse along with the surrounding space before being sucked into the vortex. No attack is effective.

Qin Rufeng was soon swallowed up by the black hole-like vortex...

She even felt a sense of unreality. It all felt unbelievable; things shouldn't be like this.

She clearly already possessed a certain level of cultivation. Since joining the Jade Maiden Sect, she had diligently cultivated and received meticulous care from her master and senior members. Even the sect leader had personally taught her cultivation techniques.

When he first arrived in this world, he didn't even have any cultivation, yet he still managed to trick the demonic cultivator Han Ying. Later, in the Mangshan Secret Realm, he fought Han Ying again and was not at a disadvantage, even managing to kill three people and escape unscathed.

Later, in the Qingyun Tournament, he defeated Ruan Yan and Gan Mingyue in succession. Nangong Yue, who came in first place, also managed to pass the challenge by releasing Hai herself.

Having won a prize and received praise from the sect leader, he is undoubtedly a rising star of the Jade Maiden Sect. Although he endured countless hardships and suffered greatly both physically and mentally, he feels like he's finally getting a taste of the protagonist's story...

But now he felt an unprecedented sense of powerlessness. Qin Rufeng seemed to understand for the first time that in the face of the powerful and unknown forces of this world, he was as insignificant as a grain of sand.