Chapter 28: Chapter -28 Soul Skill: Illusory Fox Eyes
Chapter -28.
"Your Holiness!"
Yan was taken aback by Bibi Dong's unexpected entrance. He quickly withdrew his Flame Lord spirit and fell to his knees, lowering his head in respect.
"Please punish me, Your Majesty! I just found out that this individual sneaked into your chamber. I feared he had bad intentions, so I took action against him. If I've done anything wrong, I am at your mercy, Your Holiness."
With his forehead pressed to the ground, he trembled, aware that intruding into the Pope's Eastern Hall could cost him his life. He dared not speak, awaiting her judgment.
"You, how can you be so unforgivable!"
A surge of black light spilled from the staff in her hand, and Bibi Dong's piercing glare felt almost like a physical force. Yan could only steal a brief glance before shaking with fear.
"Your Holiness, please spare me! I acted out of concern for your safety!"
He pounded his head against the ground desperately, panic flooding his mind. He regretted his actions in the Eastern Hall; if only he had chosen a different place to confront Ye Chen, perhaps things would have turned out differently.
But was it too late now?
As he sensed an overwhelming soul power gathering nearby, a mere hint of it sent icy chills through him. He felt a creeping sense of doom, believing that death was just a heartbeat away.
In that moment, Bibi Dong summoned her spirit, the Death Spider Queen. Half of her body was encased in purple-black armor, her face shrouded, and four small eyes adorned her, resembling a giant, elegant poisonous spider.
She intended to unleash her full might to eliminate the one who dared to harm her loved one, slowly gathering immense soul power in her palms to form a massive sphere that filled the Eastern Hall.
"Die!"
With that cold command echoing in her heart, Bibi Dong was about to release the sphere with all her strength.
But just then, a resounding noise reverberated through the hall as a lithe figure leaped from the flames, standing confidently at the center.
Upon seeing him, the soul power sphere in Bibi Dong's hands quickly deflated, like a balloon losing air, and she automatically reverted from her spirit form. Tears brimmed in her eyes as she whispered, "You're not dead!"
Swaying slightly, Bibi Dong rushed to Ye Chen, wrapping him in a tight embrace and burying his head against her chest. In that moment, all her worries vanished—her only thought was to protect the man in her arms.
The wave of relief and loss crashed over her, creating an indescribable sensation of contrast.
However, Ye Chen was struggling in her embrace, gasping, "Master, if you don't let me go, I really will suffocate."
Though he appreciated her hug, he could hardly breathe.
Bibi Dong, rarely showing embarrassment, gradually loosened her arms, but the blush creeping onto her lovely face was hard to suppress.
"Master, you're blushing," Ye Chen observed, momentarily captivated by her enchanting blush, which made her look celestial.
Summoning his courage, he wrapped his arms around her slim waist, applying a slight pressure that caused her to lean closer. He then kissed her tempting red lips, which felt as sweet as a ripe peach.
"Mm-mm~"
Bibi Dong squirmed slightly at first, but soon she succumbed to the kiss, her perfect body softening in his embrace, flooded with tender emotions.
"Your Holiness, what's happening here?" A voice disrupted their moment, coming from behind them.
Ye Chen turned to find Yan looking at them in shock, his mouth agape like he had just seen something extraordinary.
"I almost forgot you were here," Ye Chen said with a chuckle, suddenly activating his golden pupils.
"Fourth Soul Skill: Illusory Fox Eyes!"
His pupils morphed into vertical ovals as a beam of golden light shot from his eyes, piercing Yan's consciousness. Almost instantly, Yan's pupils were enveloped in golden light; he knelt silently, entranced by the illusion Ye Chen conjured, unable to break free.
"Let's continue, Master!"
Ye Chen licked his lips, eager to resume their sweet moment.
However, Bibi Dong pushed him away, her tone icy. "Impudent!" Her once gentle gaze returned to its usual sternness, and her cold stare sent shivers down his spine.
"We're in the Spirit Hall, and I am the Pope. Maintain your dignity. Now, take that boy and leave."
Hearing this, Ye Chen wanted to protest, but Bibi Dong waved him away from the Pope's hall.
"Boom!"
The great doors of the hall closed firmly, like Bibi Dong encasing her own heart, not allowing anyone to enter.
"Spirit Hall, Pope." Ye Chen inhaled deeply, determination glowing in his eyes as he vowed, "One day, I'll ensure these barriers won't keep us apart. No matter the challenges, I'll always stand by your side."
He sensed Bibi Dong's feelings for him, and despite her attempts to suppress them, he resolved to protect this wonderful woman.
"Master, are you truly the Master?"
A voice called from beside him, prompting Ye Chen to turn and see Yan kneeling reverently, looking up at him.
With a smile, Ye Chen waved his hand. "Return to your dormitory to train. Live your life normally until I summon you again."
"Yes, Master."
Yan responded respectfully and, after standing, headed toward the Spirit Hall Academy.
The fourth soul skill, 'Illusory Fox Eyes,' was capable of weaving illusions to bewilder foes, as well as planting a lasting illusion within the minds of those affected. As long as Ye Chen wished, he could exist in any guise within Yan's memories. To fully erase that image would require mental strength far surpassing his own.
However, after absorbing the soul ring of the Azure Sky Dragon Fox, Ye Chen's mental power had become extraordinary and would only continue to strengthen with ongoing nourishment from soul power.
His decision not to eliminate Yan stemmed from recognizing that this individual could still prove useful in the future, especially since Yan's earlier aggression had inadvertently aided him.
Reflecting on the experience of absorbing the Dragon Fox soul ring made Ye Chen cautious.
He felt a weight on his mind; today was particularly overwhelming.
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