Black Myth: The Legend of Tianpeng Seeking Demons

The martial arts arena at Bai Family Manor was bustling with activity. Heroes from all walks of life had gathered there, each eager to try their skills and win Bai Ruoxue's heart in this martial arts contest to find a husband.

Zhu Feifei, dressed in white with a nine-bead bracelet around his waist, stood out in the crowd. His handsome appearance and tall figure attracted the attention of many young girls, but his eyes seemed somewhat unfocused, as he frequently searched for a certain figure in the crowd.

His gaze finally settled on Bai Ziming. Bai Ziming, dressed in fine clothes, chatted and laughed, appearing on the surface to be a refined and gentle young swordsman. However, Zhu Feifei keenly sensed the coldness and cunning gleaming in his eyes. This man was not simple; alarm bells rang in Zhu Feifei's mind.

On the high platform, Bai Ruoxue sat quietly, dressed in plain white, like a snow lotus on an iceberg, aloof and proud. However, the paleness on her face and the occasional soft cough suggested that her body was not as strong as it appeared.

Bai Tianyu stood in front of the martial arts stage and announced loudly: "The auspicious time has arrived. The martial arts contest to find a husband shall officially begin!"

As Bai Tianyu announced the results, the atmosphere in the arena instantly became tense, and the contestants stepped onto the stage, ready to show their skills. Zhu Feifei, relying on his superb martial arts and the magical powers of the nine-bead bracelet, easily defeated a group of opponents, advancing through the rounds. Soon, he entered the finals, and his opponent was none other than Bai Zimo.

The two stood in the center of the arena, their eyes locked, an invisible tension filling the air. Bai Zimo's expression darkened; he knew Zhu Feifei was a formidable opponent and he had to go all out. He slowly raised his hands, a chilling aura emanating from his fingertips—his infamous "White Bone Yin Wind Claw." Zhu Feifei was equally resolute, her nine-toothed rake gleaming in golden light, poised to strike.

The battle erupted instantly. Bai Zimo's five fingers, sharp as hooks and radiating a chilling aura, aimed straight for Zhu Feifei's heart with his "White Bone Heart-Piercing" move. Zhu Feifei dodged to the side, simultaneously wielding her nine-toothed rake and unleashing a "Sweeping Thousands of Troops" move, forcing back Bai Zimo's attack. The two exchanged blows, their fists and feet striking each other, creating gusts of wind, their clothes fluttering, their figures clashing, neither gaining the upper hand.

"Young Master Zhu has such superb martial arts skills!" someone in the audience exclaimed.

"Yes, Bai Zimo is no weakling either; the two are truly evenly matched!"

Seeing that his attacks were ineffective, Bai Ziming grew increasingly impatient. He suddenly changed tactics, his movements as elusive as a ghost, his claws transforming into afterimages as he attacked Zhu Feifei from all directions. Caught off guard, Zhu Feifei retreated hastily, narrowly escaping being struck in vital areas.

"A mere trick, yet you dare to show off your skills before an expert!" Bai Zimo sneered, a sinister glint in his eyes. He suddenly slammed his claws together, unleashing a powerful burst of chilling energy that transformed into a black blade that pierced straight for Zhu Feifei's throat.

Zhu Feifei's pupils contracted sharply. She quickly activated the "Indestructible Vajra" divine power of the nine-bead bracelet to its limit. A layer of golden light instantly enveloped her entire body, blocking the fatal blow. The black blade struck the light shield, producing a piercing friction sound and sparks flying, but it could not break through this impenetrable defense.

"What amazing protective skills!" the crowd exclaimed in amazement.

Bai Ziming was surprised, but he didn't panic. He changed his move again, his claws raining down like raindrops, each claw carrying a bone-chilling cold, trying to break through Zhu Feifei's defense.

"The White Bone Wind Claw truly lives up to its name! The chilling aura it exudes is truly terrifying!"

"Can Young Master Zhu hold on?"

Zhu Feifei brandished his nine-toothed rake to defend against Bai Zimo's attacks, but he could feel Bai Zimo's chilling aura constantly eroding his body, making his movements gradually slow down. A surge of heat rose from within him, making it difficult for him to control his emotions.

"Oh no!" Zhu Feifei thought to himself, realizing something was wrong. He felt his cheeks burning and his nose starting to grow longer...

"Huh? What's wrong with Young Master Zhu's face..."

"What's that? A pig's nose?!"

The audience began to stir, pointing and whispering as they watched Zhu Feifei's appearance gradually change.

Zhu Feifei ignored the surrounding discussions. He tried to control his emotions, suppressing the strange feeling in his body, but Bai Zimo's attacks became more and more intense. The cold air clung to him like a leech, making it difficult for him to concentrate.

"Haha, Zhu Feifei, you're nothing special!" Bai Zimo was overjoyed to see Zhu Feifei's transformation. He seized the opportunity and used the "White Bone Corroding Heart" move to strike Zhu Feifei's chest.

With a muffled thud, Zhu Feifei was struck, staggering back several steps and spitting out a mouthful of blood. He could no longer control the energy within his body; his body rapidly expanded, transforming in the blink of an eye into a gigantic wild boar, rampaging and overturning all the tables and chairs in the training ground.

"A monster!" The crowd immediately descended into chaos, with screams and cries rising and falling.

"What...what on earth is going on?!"

"Run! The monster is coming!"

Bai Ruoxue was both surprised and worried when she saw Zhu Feifei transform. She knew that Zhu Feifei had lost control to protect her, and she had to do something.

"Don't panic, everyone! This... this young master Zhu just... lost control!" Bai Ruoxue shouted, trying to calm the crowd, but her voice was quickly drowned out by the gasps of the crowd.

Bai Ziming was overjoyed to see Zhu Feifei transform. He took advantage of the chaos to take out a hidden weapon, intending to ambush Zhu Feifei.

Just then, Bai Ruoxue suddenly leaped up and stood in front of Zhu Feifei, using her own body to block the hidden weapon.

"Ruoxue!" Bai Tianyu exclaimed and rushed forward.

Bai Ruoxue, pale-faced, collapsed weakly into Zhu Feifei's arms.

"Ruoxue, how are you?" Seeing Bai Ruoxue injured while protecting him, Zhu Feifei felt a surge of regret and emotion. He hugged Bai Ruoxue tightly, tears streaming down his face.

A single, glistening tear slid from Zhu Feifei's eye and landed on Bai Ruoxue's face. The scalding tear, seemingly carrying a burning temperature, made Bai Ruoxue's previously icy heart tremble slightly. She had never seen Zhu Feifei so heartbroken, nor had she ever imagined that he would shed tears for her.

"You...you cried?" Bai Ruoxue asked weakly, her voice filled with disbelief.

Zhu Feifei, now transformed into a wild boar, was unable to speak, only letting out low whimpers. His enormous boar head rubbed against Bai Ruoxue's shoulder, as if expressing his self-blame and guilt.

"It's not your fault, you were just trying to protect me..." Bai Ruoxue gently stroked Zhu Feifei's rough bristles and comforted him softly.

Her voice was gentle yet firm, as if carrying a magical power that gradually calmed Zhu Feifei's agitated heart. The surrounding noise seemed to fade away, and his world was left only with Bai Ruoxue's clear eyes and warm touch.

As his emotions gradually stabilized, the energy within his body slowly returned to balance. His body began to shrink, the pig bristles on his face gradually disappeared, and finally, he transformed back into the handsome and dashing Zhu Feifei.

Bai Ruoxue looked at his transformation, her eyes filled with surprise and joy: "You...you've changed back?"

Zhu Feifei nodded, then held Bai Ruoxue's hand tightly, her gaze firm yet gentle: "I'm alright now. Now, together we'll expose Bai Zimo's conspiracy and seek justice for you!"

Looking at his resolute expression, Bai Ruoxue was filled with emotion and trust. She nodded gently and said firmly, "Okay, we'll face it together!"

Zhu Feifei stood up, her gaze sweeping over the still-shaken crowd before finally settling on Bai Ziming. Bai Ziming had already awakened from his unconsciousness, and he stared at Zhu Feifei in terror, as if he were seeing some horrifying monster.

"Bai Ziming, your conspiracy has been exposed!" Zhu Feifei's voice boomed like a bell, making Bai Ziming's face turn pale. He took out the recording stone from his pocket, which he had previously used to record the conversation between Bai Ziming and the man in black in the Scripture Pavilion, and held it high.

"Everyone, please look, this is Bai Zimo's true face!"

As Zhu Feifei channeled her inner energy, the recording stone clearly displayed the scene of Bai Ziming's conversation with the man in black before everyone. Upon seeing this, Bai Tianyu flew into a rage. Pointing at Bai Ziming, he roared, "You wretch! My Bai family has treated you well, why are you so vicious?!"

Bai Ziming's face turned deathly pale. He knew he had nowhere to run. He glared fiercely at Zhu Feifei and said through gritted teeth, "It's all your fault! You ruined my plans!"

Zhu Feifei sneered: "Those who do many evil deeds will surely perish! Your conspiracy will be exposed sooner or later!"

When the people of Baijiazhuang saw Bai Zimo's true colors, they were filled with righteous indignation and condemned his despicable behavior.

Bai Ruoxue looked at everything before her, her heart filled with mixed emotions. She never imagined that her cousin, who had always been so caring towards her, would turn on her for power.

A tear slid down her cheek, crystal clear, like a broken pearl.

Zhu Feifei's heart tightened when he saw Bai Ruoxue's tears. He quickly took her hand and gently comforted her, "Don't be afraid, it's all over now."

Bai Ruoxue looked up at Zhu Feifei's sincere eyes, her heart filled with gratitude and trust. She knew she had found someone she could rely on.