No wonder all the Yun Generation Elders were at a loss against her.

"After so many years, sir, you're still just as fair and charming, it truly makes me feel an itch in my heart.

I can't help but want to swallow you whole to satisfy myself."

A suppressed, coquettish laugh emanated from within the draped tent. The dark golden veil slowly lifted, revealing the owner of a pair of shapely, curvaceous legs who leisurely sat up from the bed.

Her silky, jet-black curls cascaded like a waterfall over her shoulders, every strand whispering endless allure, perfectly outlining a lazy yet enchanting charm.

Her skin exuded a tempting wheat tone, her eyes a kaleidoscope of colors, and she wore mystical golden rings on her wrists, ankles, and neck, exuding an exotic allure that captivated any onlooker, compelling them to prostrate at her feet in eternal surrender.

"After so many years? Have we met before?"

Facing this woman's seemingly familiar gaze, Qi Xiu displayed a hint of doubt.

He could be certain that he had never encountered this woman before.

Moreover, this incredibly mysterious woman was clearly from the Heart Demon clan. When had he ever intersected with the Heart Demon clan?

Seeing Qi Xiu completely unable to recall her, the woman inclined her head slightly, showing a trace of grievance, tears pooling in her eyes, softening anyone's heart.

"Alas, each time we've met, you were absorbed in your cultivation, which is understandable.

This time, however, I've borrowed this child's body to meet you because there's something urgent I need to discuss."

Wiping away her tears, the mysterious woman smiled again, her transformation seamless.

"Something urgent?" Studying the mysterious woman with an enigmatic origins before him, Qi Xiu began forming a Dharma Seal with his hands inside his sleeves, activating the Primordial Gold Chapter.

Buzz—

The grand, opulent palace suddenly trembled, the ground beneath Qi Xiu's feet fading into a pristine white void.

The Primordial Heart Pill allows Qi Xiu to effortlessly reverse his soul and body cultivation.

Though this mysterious woman hadn't exhibited any intent to harm him, with his strength and cultivation, he couldn't discern the slightest detail about her.

This in itself was a serious issue.

Moreover, it was clear from her words that Xiahou Shan being imprisoned by the Heart Demon was merely an excuse.

It was to lure him into performing the rescue, thus dragging him into this realm of consciousness.

Hence, he intended to escape first.

"Sir, you're so heartless. We've only just met, and you're already in a hurry to leave. Do you really dislike seeing me so much?

You should know back when the Golden Flower Old Mother wanted to harm you, it was me who taught her a lesson for you."

Detecting something amiss, the mysterious woman was unflustered, merely casting Qi Xiu a reproachful glance and casually mentioning a name that made his expression serious.

Golden Flower Old Mother...

"You're that Heart Demon from back then!"

In his mind, memories suddenly resurfaced. Frowning, Qi Xiu gazed at the mysterious woman opposite him:

"You've changed your appearance, no wonder I felt you were familiar but didn't recognize you."

This Heart Demon woman's origins were mysterious, repeatedly appearing during his great calamities.

The first time was just after he had joined the Shenxiao Sect, struggling with the "Nine Heavens Divine Thunder Scripture" of this Middle Ancient Great Sect and his own "Hunyuan Dragon Tiger Scripture Mystery," allowing this Heart Demon to exploit his weaknesses.

Later, severing all delusions, he fortified his path, believing the Heart Demon to be expelled.

Unexpectedly, during a subsequent Scarlet Blood Tribulation, the Golden Radiance Mother Sect's hierarch, Li Hao, employed a secret technique attempting to usurp his body.

At the crucial moment, this Heart Demon emerged again.

This time, she didn't attack him but used a Dharma Gate to thwart the Golden Flower Old Mother's methods, leaving him with a Golden Lotus Platform to protect his soul.

The last time was while he was refining the "Primordial Gold Chapter" and condensing the Primordial Heart Pill. Though the Heart Demon didn't manifest, he suspected her presence behind the scenes.

Otherwise, the coincidental emergence of Heart Demons was too uncanny.

"Sir, have you finally remembered?" Seeing Qi Xiu recall her, the Heavenly Demon woman hid her mouth in a smile, her footfall producing a clear ring from her golden anklet as she sidled up to him, half-reclining against him.

The intoxicating scent coupled with the warm, soft touch made Qi Xiu's face flush, causing him to retreat like a wisp of green smoke to put distance between himself and the Heavenly Demon woman.

"What exactly do you want, luring me here with such elaborate means?"

After recognizing the Heavenly Demon woman, Qi Xiu's attitude slightly softened. After all, she had helped him out a few times before.

One could even say he owed her a favor.

"The Infinite Tribulation has begun. You should know this, right?" She lightly twirled her hair with her fingers, and the Heavenly Demon woman spoke softly.

"Yes, I'm aware." Qi Xiu nodded. News of the impending great calamity was no longer a secret and had already begun to circulate within cultivation circles.

"This calamity comes with great momentum, and as the Primordial Heaven Main Realm is the main battlefield, it will be fiercely contested by all the races. Does the Tianyuan Human Race have any countermeasures?"

Upon hearing this, Qi Xiu's eyes narrowed sharply. The Heavenly Demon woman clearly had further implications.

Noticing Qi Xiu's change in expression, the Heavenly Demon woman chuckled softly, walking forward barefoot, the golden rings on her body making a clear and pleasant sound.

"Judging by your expression, you don't, do you?"

"If there's something to say, say it directly." Qi Xiu collected his expression and silently regarded the Heavenly Demon woman before him.

"Stingy." She wrinkled her delicate nose and continued:

"The Infinite Tribulation is ancient and groundbreaking, with the last occurrence dating back to the True Dragon era of the Ancient Times.

At that time, you had the True Dragon Clan as your backing. All Heavens and Myriad Races despised you, but they feared the might of the True Dragon and did not dare act rashly.

But this time, the True Dragons are extinct.

Without their protection, even though your Human Race is strong, I'm afraid you won't withstand the oppression of All Heavens and Myriad Races.

However, not all Heavens and Myriad Races covet this Primordial Heavenly Land.

For example, my... Heavenly Demon Clan."

Frowning as he listened to the Heavenly Demon woman's words, Qi Xiu's gaze flickered, and he said in a low voice:

"So you mean..."

"Cooperation!

My Heavenly Demon Clan monitors all Heavens and roams the four directions. The Primordial Heaven Main Realm isn't of much use to us.

We can help you resist the assaults of All Heavens and Myriad Races.

But you also need to agree to one condition of ours." Revealing her purpose, the Heavenly Demon woman quietly fixed her gaze on Qi Xiu, her colorful eyes shimmering brightly.

"What condition?"

"This one, I can't tell you~" She raised a finger to her lips, smiling and shaking her head.

"Don't be angry, as this matter is significant, merely knowing could entangle you with cosmic causality.

You haven't stepped onto the Primordial Spirit Great Path, making you incapable of using the Realm's power to protect yourself and isolate causality.

Telling you would be all harm and no benefit.

This time I sought you out to hope you could convey the goodwill of my Heavenly Demon Clan to the human senior officials.

The sooner the better, as our time is quite limited."

Upon hearing the Heavenly Demon woman's words, Qi Xiu was silent for a moment before responding:

"Understood, I'll report this matter as soon as possible. But what about afterwards?"

"Afterwards, you won't need to worry, as the Human Race senior officials have their own ways to contact us. When the time comes, whether it succeeds or not, you will naturally know." The Heavenly Demon woman said.

"Alright, I understand." Qi Xiu nodded slowly, though unsure whether the cooperation the Heavenly Demon woman spoke of was true or false.

But the Dao Alliance should have methods to discern that.

If it truly facilitated cooperation between the two races, it could lessen the pressure on the Human Race during the forthcoming calamity.

"Then I leave it to you, sir."

Seeing Qi Xiu agree, the Heavenly Demon woman smiled. In the next moment, she suddenly appeared beside Qi Xiu, her red lips lightly pressing onto his cheek.

Qi Xiu was indeed caught off guard by this move from the Heavenly Demon woman. 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

Surprised by the warm feeling on his face and just as he was about to speak, everything before him began to dissipate, and the Heavenly Demon woman disappeared without a trace, leaving behind only a hauntingly enchanting voice:

"Sir, next time we meet, I might not be able to resist devouring you~"

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