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Chapter 50, Section 49: Fairy Pei VS. Holy Maiden! The First Battleground! (Long Chapter, Please Subscribe)

Inside the Jade Sacrifice Hall.

Sandalwood incense, like silk threads, entwined around the gilded palace pillars, its wisps of smoke carrying a delicate, jade-like sheen.

On the white jade platform to the north of the main hall.

Chen Ran sat casually on the goddess's throne, holding Shen Xianzi, whose face was already flushed and whose expression was unclear, on his lap.

"Fairy, you were rude to me before, but I won't argue with you. Now, what should you call me?"

Shen Rongyue's beautiful eyes were misty, a blush spreading down her neck, and even her voice trembled:
"Young Master Chen, it's me..."

Shen Rongyue's beautiful eyes suddenly opened, her heartbeat rising and falling as if it were being squeezed in the palm of her hand.

Even if she covers her little mouth.

Soft humming still escaped through her fingers, drifting away amidst the sandalwood incense.

"You still don't understand my good intentions."

Chen Ran carried Shen Xianzi's two jade-like legs and led her all the way to the ethereal "Jade Sculpture of the Goddess of Yaochi" in the center of the hall.

"As I said before, I am here to redeem you, but whether I can succeed depends on yourself."

Chen Ran held Shen Xianzi in his arms, facing the goddess statue.

The jade carving is entirely crafted from solidified jade, depicting a goddess wearing a crown adorned with pearls and jade, and a cloud-patterned shawl draped over her body. The folds of her robes cascade down as soft as silk, and even the cool and dignified expression in her eyes is captured with exquisite detail.

At first glance, she looks exactly like Liu Wuyan, the mistress of the Goddess Palace.

"You know better than anyone else."

Chen Ran stared coldly at the goddess statue: "Your master, Liu Wuyan, claims to be the reincarnation of the Yaochi Goddess from the Upper Realm. Every city in the Chu Kingdom has a statue of this goddess, but in reality, the model for this statue is actually herself."

"Therefore, the reason she makes you believers devoutly worship and follow the goddess is ultimately to make you unconditionally, docilely like dogs, submit to her, Liu Wuyan!"

"She is trying to control you, to imprint your minds with steel, and to make you give your hearts for her ambition and hegemony!"

"From this moment on, rebel against her, and then—"

"No!" Fairy Shen covered her face with her hands and said sadly, "She is my master, that is an unchangeable fact, how can I betray her?"

At this moment, facing the jade carving that was exactly the same as her master, Shen Xianzi felt the shame to the extreme and quickly turned her face to the side.

But at the same time.

Deep inside her, however, a strange, inexplicable sense of rebellious pleasure welled up within her!
"Don't be afraid, I'm here."

Chen Ran slowly released his grip.

A magical scene appeared.

Shen Xianzi's fair and delicate body, as beautiful as jade, was suspended in mid-air.

"The trouble should end it."

"It was she who dragged you into the cage of the Goddess Palace."

"Now, it is time for you to personally break the shackles."

Chen Ran encouraged him in a gentle yet authoritative tone.

Break free from those shackles!

"You are a descendant of the Shen clan, the oldest royal family of Chu. Only you can save the people of Chu! And you—you deserve it!"

Finally, Fairy Shen raised her flushed face, glistening with sweat, and bravely looked directly at the majestic goddess statue.

"I'm sorry, Master Chen is right!"

"You can no longer do whatever you want in the State of Chu!"

"Otherwise."

"How is he any different from that 'Mad King Shen' of the past? How is he any different from this current tyrant who enslaves and fools the people?"

"This treacherous goddess, Yue'er, is an accomplice to evil."

"I'm not doing it anymore!"

The goddess of the Jade Sacrifice Hall lay back on the white marble floor, her beautiful eyes staring blankly at the ceiling, as if she were in a daze.

"Congratulations, Fairy Shen."

"You've succeeded, at least—you've succeeded halfway."

Chen Ran gently stroked the fairy's fair and smooth belly.

At this moment, the bright red demonic patterns that resembled flower petals had dimmed considerably.

"I have fulfilled my mission, fairy. Most of your demonic markings have been removed."

"As for our cooperation—you have just agreed to take me to the palace for Princess Xueying's birthday banquet in two days. This is the first step, and I hope you will not break your promise."

"I will come to see you again in two days."

After saying that, he turned and left.

But a pair of snow-white hands grabbed the hem of his robe from behind: "Young master, wait."

"Hmm?" Chen Ran turned to look at the goddess.

"Since you possess such formidable abilities, why not try?" Shen Rongyue lowered her beautiful eyes and said in a voice barely above a whisper, "How about eliminating them all for me in one go?"

"Oh, that's a different price," Chen Ran said. "You'll have to pay extra."

"you"

Shen Xianzi bit her lip, a hint of resentment in her beautiful eyes: "It is not that I am boasting. Not to mention this Chu Kingdom, but in the entire righteous cultivation world, there are countless disciples and saints of famous sects who want to be close to me but cannot. And now, I am lying here, following you to pick me, yet you have discarded me like a worn-out shoe?"

An unprecedented sense of frustration welled up in her heart, and the goddess's eyes reddened.

"If you wish to have someone else remove the demonic markings from you, you are free to do so; it is none of my business."

Chen Ran turned to leave again.

This time, Fairy Shen was clearly anxious. "Young Master, listen to me! I truly believe it now! Apart from you, there is probably no other male cultivator in the world with such abilities."

Chen Ran nodded slightly: "But apart from introducing me to the princess, the fairy hasn't agreed to anything else, has she?"

"Ok?"

Fairy Shen was slightly taken aback, and quickly said, "Young master, rest assured! I will inform the city lord about the million-dollar expense you incurred in repairing and modifying the flying shuttle at the Heavenly Craft Workshop in the city, and the Internal Affairs Department will provide it!"

"Hmm," Chen Ran said, "Anything else?"

"And another thing," Shen Xianzi bit her lip, a shadow falling over her face, "Young Master, what exactly do you intend to do after seeing the princess? Do you really intend to..."

"Ask yourself, as a person of Chu, are you satisfied with the current state of Chu?"

Chen Ran countered with a question.

"I," Shen Rongyue sighed, "what can I do if I'm not satisfied? The Chu Kingdom is located on the southern border, beyond the reach of the Great Zhou Dynasty. What can I, a mere attendant goddess, possibly change?"

"That's a huge misconception," Chen Ran said. "If we used your strength, along with Princess Xueying's army and prestige, we might very well succeed!"

Shen Rongyue's pretty face gradually turned deathly pale: "Heavens! Young Master, you wouldn't be thinking of..."

"Yes."

Chen Ran said, "That tyrant has been operating in Chu for many years and has deep roots. Even the White Dragon Fairy was suppressed by him back then. If we want to overthrow him, your Goddess Palace is the most important force."

“But Master…” Fairy Shen shook her head sadly, “She would never agree! She always has her own ideas!”

"This matter is simple to resolve. It really boils down to three words—" Chen Ran's gaze was sharp as lightning: "Subordinates overthrowing their superiors!"

"Lost and top?"

“Not bad.” Chen Ran looked at Shen Xianzi with anticipation and said, “You are the head of the twelve palace attendants of the Goddess Palace. In the palace, apart from your master Liu Wuyan, you are the most prestigious. If you can take her place, you can launch a holy war in the name of the Goddess Sect, call on all the subjects, and openly and legitimately punish the tyrant, and restore peace to the people of Chu!”

"Don't worry, I'll help you with this replacement process."

Seeing the other person's worried expression, Chen Ran added, "I have nine ways to make your arrogant and domineering demoness master feel like she's dying from ecstasy, unable to stop wanting more. Nine ways!"

"This"

Listening to the young man's impassioned speech, Shen Xianzi was inexplicably moved, her body trembling uncontrollably.

But the next moment, she suddenly realized something and hurriedly shook her head, saying:
"No, no! Young master, you're leading me astray! The current King of Chu is the legitimate ruler appointed by the Zhou emperor, and my master is the holy mother of the state religion, worshipped by millions of her subjects! This is treason! This is rebellion!"

As if her soul had been shaken, Shen Xianzi's pupils contracted sharply, and she stared blankly into the void.

For a long, long time, there was silence.

Chen Ran was no longer in a hurry. He sat back on the goddess's throne and waited for the other party's reply.

"Son."

Shen Rongyue glanced at the faded demonic markings on her abdomen and gritted her teeth, saying, "I can secretly help you with what you want to do. But whether you can persuade Princess Xueying depends on yourself. Although Xueying and I are like sisters, our social statuses are ultimately different. As for that White Dragon sister's matter, I can't help you at all."

"That's enough. I can handle both of them."

Chen Ran's tone softened considerably. "Therefore, only one request remains from what I just made."

"Would the fairy grant my request?"

"..." Shen Rongyue's cheeks flushed again. She lowered her head and said weakly, "I have already made my position clear. I am willing to cooperate with you, young master. Are you going to force me to do something against my will?" "I am."

Chen Ran said, "With such a momentous event imminent, I must ensure the fairy's absolute loyalty."

Shen Xianzi clenched her teeth, a hint of displeasure flashing across her pretty face: "But there are many ways to express loyalty, why must you force me to use such a shameful method?"

"As you know, my lord, I am a descendant of royalty and now the revered chief goddess. Even the king would treat me with utmost respect. How could I possibly stoop so low?"

"Then there's nothing to talk about."

Chen Ran stood up, making a move to leave.

This time, however, her thighs were directly grabbed by a pair of snow-white, slender hands.

"Young master, look at me."

A pitiful female voice came from behind.

Chen Ran turned around.

Look down.

At this moment, Shen Rongyue sat obediently in a "duck pose" with her long, snow-white legs, her beautiful face raised high, her eyes sparkling, looking at him with a shy yet flattering gaze.

"Young master, I am willing to be your servant."

She spoke softly and shyly.

When leaving the Jade Sacrifice Hall.

It's daybreak.

Standing on the star-gazing platform of the city lord's mansion, one can see Phoenix Perch City below, bathed in the morning light, a scene of peace and tranquility.

Instead of taking the luxurious official carriage arranged by Fairy Shen, Chen Ran hummed a little tune from his previous life, strolled through the market, bought some talismans and array artifacts, and then leisurely walked towards Phoenix Heaven Tower to meet up with Holy Maiden and Fairy Pei.

"Sigh, why is it that no matter whether it's Earth or another world, I never have enough money?"

Chen Ran sighed and shook his head.

In order to quickly clear the Chu Kingdom dungeon, we once again achieved a million evacuations.

He then purchased a great deal of necessary war supplies in the city, leaving him with very little worldly money.

He still had quite a few spirit stones, but after buying the flying shuttle in Chiyang City, he deposited them all into a money exchange, planning to make a fortune when the Great Zhou Emperor started speculating on spirit stones in the second half of the year.

This money must not be touched under any circumstances.

"Fortunately, Shen Rongyue reimbursed me for the cost of the flying shuttle, otherwise I would have had to use the Black Fox Lord's Golden Core demon core to pay off the debt."

"On the way into Shu, we also need to take care of two great beauties. We must make a big profit in this wave against Chu."

Chen Ran secretly made plans as he stepped into the Phoenix Heaven Tower.

Enter your room and push open the door.

Then she saw a graceful figure in a black robe, sitting in front of a dressing table, raising her snow-white arm to fix her hair in front of the mirror.

"Holy Maiden? What are you doing in my room?"

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Luo Yuling was stunned for a moment when she saw the young man at the door. Then she rolled her eyes and snorted coldly, "Last night... I was here last night. Have you forgotten?"

I will never forget it.

With a fawning smile, Chen Ran approached the Holy Maiden from behind, gently stroking her plump, fleshy thighs encased in black stockings. "Tortoise and snake intertwined... truly a unique flavor, isn't it?"

Do not know why.

He had just exhausted all his efforts to remove the demonic markings from Shen Rongyue.

But at this moment, while gently stroking Aunt Luo's supple, smooth, and glossy black stockings, his other hand lightly kneaded the soft, snowy flesh of her abdomen—

I'm starting to have second thoughts again.

Is this the enhancement brought about by the Buddha's Vajra Pill?
"Shameless, shameless little thief."

Over a long period of time, the Holy Maiden seemed to have grown accustomed to the young man's rudeness. She frowned slightly, gave a light rebuke, and continued to concentrate on tying her hair into a bun.

"Huh? Aunt Luo, you—"

Chen Ran, who was holding the Holy Maiden's lower abdomen, suddenly noticed something!
Beneath the jade-like arm that the Holy Maiden of the Vast Ocean raised high, her skin was snow-white and flawless, lacking the lushness characteristic of mature fairy women.

"Wow, she actually does armpit care?"

Chen Ran was both amused and exasperated. "I was just saying it casually, it's not that serious. Actually, no matter what, I like you!"

"Pah, shut up! Who, who wants you to like them?!"

When the young man pointed it out to her face, Luo Shenggu's cheeks flushed red. She bit her lip and said, "I can do whatever I want, it's none of your business! Get out of my way!"

"okay."

After giving the Holy Maiden a kiss on the back of her snow-white neck as she finished tying up her hair, Chen Ran stood up and said seriously, "Holy Maiden, we are going to the capital of Chu today. Before we set off, I have to tell you two things."

"Hmm?" Luo Yuling was slightly taken aback, glancing at the young man out of the corner of her eye.

"The first thing," Chen Ran said solemnly, "is something I'm about to do that might be bigger than you can imagine, bigger in every sense of the word, even great, far surpassing what we did at Jin Tan Temple."

"and--"

Before the other party could speak, Chen Ran added, "After it's done, not only will I get the opportunity I want, but I can also guarantee your success."

"You can also obtain a world-class treasure that will allow you to break through the barrier, completely break through to the peak of the Golden Core stage, and touch the threshold of the Nascent Soul stage!"

"This item is even more precious than the previous 'Golden Bowl of Ten Thousand Buddhas Paying Homage.' This time, I hope the Holy Maiden will not refuse, okay?"

Luo Yuling listened quietly, her heart also beginning to stir.

Nascent Soul Realm!

That was an obsession she had kept hidden for half her life.

There was a long silence.

Both of their expressions gradually became solemn.

“Since I promised you that I would accompany you on this trip, I will naturally keep my word. You don’t need to try to bribe me.”

Luo Yuling applied lipstick, her tone indifferent: "When we first met at Tiandang Peak, I already said that I wouldn't want anything from you, and that will remain true in the future. As for the rare treasure you just mentioned, if it truly exists..."

She bit her lip, a blush rising to her cheeks again. "You can give it to me in your own name."

"Not some kind of reward, understand?"

"Understood, Aunt Luo!"

Chen Ran was overjoyed and rushed forward.

He knew, of course, how difficult it was to get these words out of the mouth of this "tsundere" Holy Maiden of the Demonic Sect!

Under the long-term influence of his pure love, Chen.

The cycad is blooming!
"Let's move on to the second thing."

Luo Yuling said calmly.

"Reporting to the Holy Maiden, our team heading to Sichuan has a new member, and she is—"

Chen Ran hadn't finished speaking.

Light footsteps could be heard outside.

Followed by.

With a creak, the door was pushed open.

A pair of long-sleeved, slender hands reached in.

"Ran'er, I bought what you asked for."

The tall and beautiful Pei Xianzi stood timidly by the door, carrying a silk bag in her hand.

In an instant.

The three of them looked at each other in silence.

The room was so quiet that you could hear the morning birds flapping their wings outside the window.

The air felt frozen, yet also held an unspoken tension.

"The Holy Maiden, that is she."

Chen Ran opened his mouth, about to ease the tension.

But then a low, cold voice came:

"What did she call you just now? Hmm?"

Chen Ran: o_O
Not good!

This doesn't feel right.
The legendary hellish battleground!?
(End of this chapter)