Chapter 481: Chapter 478: Archrivals in a Past Life, Best Sisters in This One!

Nangong Luo landed, looked at the Nine-tailed Fox, and shook her head as she spoke.

The past is like smoke, and it’s finally time for it to dissipate. The grudges and grievances from previous lives, as well as her dissatisfaction with the Nine-tailed Fox, gradually faded as Nangong Luo defeated the Nine-tailed Fox again and again.

"What do you mean? You pity me?"

A few minutes later, after recovering, the Nine-tailed Fox didn’t immediately take the Nine Illusion Immortal Bell. Instead, she looked at Nangong Luo with a sour expression and spoke in a hostile tone.

She found it hard to accept defeat and deeply desired the Nine Illusion Immortal Bell, but that didn’t mean she’d accept charity from this Thunder Tiger.

"You’re overthinking it. It’s not about pity. My big brother already told me—the true owner of the Nine Illusion Immortal Bell is you. Back then, Tiger King Ridge lacked Spirit Treasures, so my brother had to take it and let me use it for a while.

Now that Tiger King Ridge has no shortage of treasured items, naturally, we no longer need the Nine Illusion Immortal Bell. Big brother specifically reminded me to return this treasure to its original owner!"

Nangong Luo shook her head, giving an excuse.

After all, her big brother once said the Nine-tailed Fox was one of their own. Nangong Luo worried that, if something happened to the Nine-tailed Fox, she wouldn’t be able to explain it when big brother returned.

Besides, she’d only taken the Nine Illusion Immortal Bell out of spite, wanting to aggravate the Nine-tailed Fox.

Now, having nearly let go of all her resentment toward the Nine-tailed Fox, she naturally didn’t intend to cling to someone else’s inherited treasure.

Hearing Nangong Luo’s words, the Nine-tailed Fox’s eyes flickered and she scrutinized Nangong Luo closely, asking skeptically, "Are you sure Thunder Tiger King instructed this?"

"Heh, you should know my big brother, with his own power, wiped out an entire Ancient Sect. He’s got more than enough sect treasures—he wouldn’t bother holding on to your Fox Race’s treasure.

After all, Tiger King Ridge is the premier force of the demon race. Losing reputation over a single Spirit Treasure really isn’t worth it."

Nangong Luo laughed lightly, explaining.

Hearing this, the Nine-tailed Fox finally relaxed her expression. She summoned the Nine Illusion Immortal Bell into her hand, gazed at it, and a hint of joy appeared in her eyes.

Immediately after, the Nine-tailed Fox raised her head, looked toward Nangong Luo, and said slowly, "Thank Thunder Tiger King for me!"

The Nine-tailed Fox knew, in the demon race’s world of the strong consuming the weak, Thunder Tiger King returning the Nine Illusion Immortal Bell to her without her even prevailing over Thunder Tiger was already quite generous.

If it had been another demon race powerhouse, they would probably have simply killed her for the Nine Illusion Immortal Bell.

Since holding onto her inherited treasure would damage their reputation, why not just kill her quietly? Nobody would know, right?

"I will. You’re badly wounded now—better hurry back and heal!"

Hearing this, Nangong Luo nodded, seeing the Nine-tailed Fox’s unstable aura, and quickly reminded her.

The Nine-tailed Fox had just suffered a shattered Dao Heart. Although she was recovering, her early stage Tier Eight realm was clearly on the verge of collapse. If she didn’t heal promptly, she’d likely fall back to Tier Seven.

"I understand!"

The Nine-tailed Fox nodded, took a deep look at Nangong Luo, her white spiritual light shining intensely as she transformed into a stream of light flying toward the direction of the Ten Thousand Beasts Hall.

Watching the Nine-tailed Fox leave, Nangong Luo let out a sigh of relief.

This Nine-tailed Fox’s Dao Heart sure is fragile—almost shattered her Dao Heart, nearly caused her inner demons to flare up.

Thinking of this, Nangong Luo forced a wry smile and shook her head.

Afterward, Nangong Luo turned around and headed back to Peach Grove Valley.

She wondered how her big brother and second brother were doing in the Ancestral Demon Realm. Both of them are Tier Nine Imperial Realm, so they should be fine!

She herself needed to cultivate diligently, seize the time and break through to Tier Nine Imperial Realm, so she could go to the Ancestral Demon Realm to help her two brothers.

In the days that followed, perhaps because the Nine Illusion Immortal Bell was returned, the relationship between the Nine-tailed Fox and Nangong Luo greatly improved.

After returning to the Ten Thousand Beasts Hall and stabilizing her cultivation and healing her injuries, the Nine-tailed Fox returned to Tiger King Ridge, saying she wanted to spar with Nangong Luo to grow together.

At first, Nangong Luo refused, because her priority was to quickly advance her cultivation and break through to Tier Nine Imperial Realm in the shortest time possible.

But she couldn’t withstand the Nine-tailed Fox’s persistent coaxing, so Nangong Luo ultimately agreed.

This time, though, it wasn’t like before with deadly battles—both focused on exchanging combat experience.

As time went by, their relationship grew closer, even showing signs of becoming true sisters.

One day, after sparring, the Nine-tailed Fox gathered her aura and curiously asked Nangong Luo, "Jinhu, where has Thunder Tiger King gone? I’ve come three or four times now, but haven’t seen him once.

Is he in seclusion?"

She remembered that, when she dueled Nangong Luo previously, Thunder Tiger King would come by to observe every so often. Why hasn’t he shown up lately?

Hearing the Nine-tailed Fox’s question, Nangong Luo was silent for a moment and replied, "My big brother is busy with important matters. He won’t be appearing for a while.

As for exactly when he’ll come out, I don’t know."

As she spoke, Nangong Luo shook her head.

It had been half a month since her big brother and second brother entered the Ancestral Demon Realm.

She’d checked the spatial channel in Demon Valley leading to the Ancestral Demon Realm, but there was no movement. Because of her big brother’s warning, she didn’t dare enter it recklessly.

Still, since no demons had been transmitted over for all these days, it showed her brothers were likely safe over there.

If not, the demon side would’ve already been eager to invade the Profound Yellow Realm.

Seeing that Nangong Luo didn’t want to talk about it, the Nine-tailed Fox didn’t ask further, though she guessed in her heart that Thunder Tiger King must be up to something major.

Meanwhile, in the Ancestral Demon Realm—

On top of a Demon Mountain, Fang Yuan and Jiang Che stood side by side.

Below them crouched a vast crowd of demons, stretching beyond sight. These demons ranged from strong to weak and came from different tribes, but toward Jiang Che and Fang Yuan, their attitude was utterly respectful.

"Second brother, are you ready? Tiger Demon Mountain is about to be established!"

Jiang Che looked at Fang Yuan and said calmly.

"Big brother, don’t worry! As Demon Monarch, I’ll make Tiger Demon Mountain flourish like Tiger King Ridge, become the top force in the Ancestral Demon Realm, and rule the whole realm!"

Fang Yuan spoke with determination and confidence.

Hearing this, Jiang Che nodded.

Half a month ago, after slaying the Three-headed Demon Lion, Jiang Che sealed off the valley where the spatial channel was located, then took Fang Yuan to sweep the surrounding thousand miles.

They wiped out all the demon tribes in this area. Only those who submitted survived; the obstinate were all devoured by Fang Yuan.

Since Fang Yuan was to develop mainly in the Ancestral Demon Realm, they decided together to found a new force—Tiger Demon Mountain!

Now, the time was ripe for the emergence of Tiger Demon Mountain!