Black Myth: The Legend of Tianpeng Seeking Demons

Zhu Feifei stared at the "Moonlight Ring" before her, then at the chaotic space around her, her face full of worry:

"Xiao Bai, this treasure ring is so tattered! It doesn't look like a divine artifact that can hold the power of a nine-tailed demon at all; it looks like the starting map of a third-rate online game."

The white phantom floated weakly in mid-air, rolling its eyes: "Can you stop complaining? This is the core space of the treasure ring, where you can refine the demonic power of the nine-tailed fox demon! Don't think that everything will be fine just because you're in here. If you're not careful, you might be backfired by the demonic power and blown to bits."

"Exploded into fireworks?! That would be too tragic!" Zhu Feifei swallowed hard. "Xiaobai, you have to keep a close eye on me, or I'll really become a firework in the sky."

Xiao Bai was speechless: "Stop talking nonsense, sit cross-legged and start refining your demonic power!"

Zhu Feifei plopped down on the ground, clutching the precious ring, closed his eyes, and began to circulate his spiritual energy. The moment he tried to guide his demonic power, a violent shockwave erupted from his body.

"Holy crap! This demonic power is like high-voltage electricity! Asking a pig like me to tame a fox is practically forcing a good person into prostitution!" Zhu Feifei couldn't help but shout.

"Bear with it! If you keep calling out to my soul, you'll scare it away!" Xiaobai's voice carried a hint of helplessness. "The power of the Nine-Tailed Demon is no joke. You can't just fight it head-on. You have to use a combination of gentleness and strength!"

"Softness with strength?" Zhu Feifei was taken aback. "Do you think I'm practicing Tai Chi?"

"Yes, that's the power of Tai Chi!" Xiaobai seemed to perk up a bit. "Remember, first go with its force, then gradually suppress its sharpness, like soaking in a hot spring!"

"Hot spring? That's quite a sophisticated metaphor!" Zhu Feifei joked, but still followed Xiaobai's instructions and began to try it.

The demonic power surged wildly within him like raging flames, each impact causing excruciating pain, yet he gritted his teeth and endured it. "This is too painful! No protagonist in cultivation novels ever mentioned that refining demonic power is this deadly!"

Xiao Bai encouraged, "Pain means you're making progress! Look, the more it hurts, the better you are!"

"Nonsense!" Zhu Feifei almost spat it out. "You might as well just tell me that I'll admit defeat if cultivating becomes so painful it's like a numb!"

As the refining process progressed, the turmoil of demonic power gradually subsided.

Just as Zhu Feifei breathed a sigh of relief, a faint voice suddenly echoed in his mind: "Human, why struggle? Rather than refining my power, accept it and become a true strongman..."

Zhu Feifei suddenly opened her eyes, only to see a huge phantom of a nine-tailed fox slowly emerging in the chaotic space. Her figure was elegant, with nine fox tails swaying gently behind her, and her eyes were blood red, exuding endless evil charm.

"Hey, Xiaobai, this fox looks a bit strange. Does she even have a built-in beauty filter?" Zhu Feifei muttered to herself.

"Don't joke around! This is the remnant soul of a nine-tailed fox demon. A portion of her will remains in her demonic power. Be careful not to be bewitched by her!" Xiaobai warned urgently.

"Hey, little brother, don't listen to that damn stone." The nine-tailed fox demon suddenly laughed. "I am the invincible nine-tailed celestial fox. As long as you are willing to submit to me, I can give you all my power."

"Oh! You're really going to pull that 'forceful takeover' thing? I'm not falling for it!" Zhu Feifei rolled her eyes. "But I have to say, your tail is pretty nice. Can I borrow it to pet it?"

The nine-tailed fox demon was taken aback, then revealed a cold smile: "Boy, you are quite interesting, but even the most interesting person will submit to my power."

Before she finished speaking, her phantom transformed into a wisp of red smoke and instantly entered Zhu Feifei's body.

Zhu Feifei felt his consciousness being torn apart, and the chaotic space around him instantly transformed into a blood-red illusion. He saw himself standing on a high altar, wielding demonic power, with the entire world submitting to him, but he himself had become a terrifying monster.

"Boy, accept my power! You will possess unparalleled authority!" The nine-tailed fox demon's voice echoed in the illusion.

"You fox are really annoying!" Zhu Feifei frowned. "I, Zhu Feifei, am a man of integrity. How could I bow down for the mere power of a nine-tailed demon?"

"Heh heh, human mouths are deceitful devils," the nine-tailed fox demon mocked. "Unfortunately, your mind is not strong enough, and you are destined to be devoured by me."

"That's not necessarily true!" Zhu Feifei snorted coldly, and suddenly activated "Burning Heaven Flame". The flames suddenly erupted and ignited the blood moon in the illusion.

The nine-tailed fox demon cried out in shock, "Burning Heaven Flames?! How is this possible!"

"Hehe, I won't tell you! I'll let you taste the pain too!" Zhu Feifei seized the opportunity to retaliate, concentrating the blazing flames on the eyes of the nine-tailed fox phantom.

"Ah—!" The nine-tailed fox phantom screamed miserably before finally turning into countless starlight and dissipating into the air.

Zhu Feifei finally broke free from the illusion, her whole body steaming as if she had just been pulled out of a hot pot.

He gasped for breath, "My god, this fox is so persistent! Luckily, I, Zhu Feifei, am born with the protagonist's halo!"

Xiao Bai's illusory figure gradually appeared, his tone filled with satisfaction: "Congratulations, Fei Fei. You not only refined the demonic power of the nine-tailed fox demon, but also successfully awakened a new divine power—'Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox Transformation'."

"Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox Transformation? That sounds amazing!" Zhu Feifei jumped up excitedly. "Can I transform into a super cool nine-tailed fox anytime?"

Xiao Bai rolled her eyes: "You look cool, but you can only maintain it for a few minutes. And don't forget, the remnant soul of the nine-tailed fox demon will have some effect on you. Be careful when you transform, or you might accidentally turn into a mad fox."

Zhu Feifei waved her hand: "Don't worry, no one can influence my unwavering will!"

Just as he was feeling smug, a faint light suddenly appeared deep within the chaotic space. Feifei followed the light and discovered an ancient stone tablet inscribed with the secrets of the "Moonlight Ring" and the "Moon Shadow."

"So 'Moon Shadow' is..." Zhu Feifei murmured, his expression gradually turning serious. He realized that the enemy he was about to face was far more terrifying than he had imagined.

"Feifei, my power is almost exhausted. From now on, you can only rely on yourself..." Xiaobai's voice grew weaker and weaker until it disappeared completely, turning into a ray of light and merging into the treasure ring.

"Sigh, Xiaobai is really exhausted." Zhu Feifei sighed, tried to activate the power of the treasure ring, and finally succeeded in opening the passage to leave.

Back in reality, Feifei couldn't wait to try out the "Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox Transformation." Instantly, his body was enveloped in golden light, transforming into a majestic nine-tailed fox.

"Haha! So cool! I'm practically a walking legend!" Feifei ran excitedly, but accidentally ran into the pet carnival on the street.

"Look! A super cool nine-tailed fox! I want to film it!" A passerby excitedly picked up his phone.

"This isn't Zhu Feifei! This is the new mascot of Tokyo Zoo!"

"Don't pull my tail! It hurts!" Zhu Feifei screamed and ran into the alley, reverting to human form.

"Sigh, Xiaobai wasn't lying to me after all. The cooler you are at using this ability, the more embarrassing it is!"