Facing the gazes of infatuation from those on the ground, the golden-haired Fox Venerable, Su Xuanxuan, wore a playful smile.
‘These little ones are quite interesting!’
She lightly swished her tail, and in an instant, the eyes of those direct descendants became even more unfocused.
Many even took a step forward, wanting to walk toward her.
As a demon cultivator, she practiced the [Way of Desire and Emotion], a path despised by many.
Her mastery of seductive arts was so supreme that even the ancestors of the Hehuan Sect would feel inferior.
The allure cultivated over thousands of years was no longer a deliberate display, but an innate aura of the Dao.
Her mere existence had become the most moving scenery in heaven and earth.
Even Chu Yunlan and Chu Zhenshan, who met her occasionally, could not help but lose their focus for a moment.
Among them, Chu Zhenshan was the first to snap back to reality.
“Ahem!”
Seeing that the disciples’ Dao Hearts were nearly being corrupted by her emotional influence, he hurriedly coughed several times.
Chu Yunlan shuddered, quickly recovering as well, and scanned the area.
Beside him, Chu Zhenshan had a grim expression, his eyes sweeping like lightning over the lost disciples:
“The Supreme Guardian is here, offer your respects at once!!!”
The command was absolute; the disciples jumped as if waking from a dream, kneeling down in succession to welcome her:
“Disciples pay respects to the Supreme Guardian!”
Chu Zhenshan turned to Su Xuanxuan and cupped his hands in greeting, though his expression remained heavy:
“I am the Collateral Branch Great Elder of the Chu Clan, Chu Zhenshan. I pay respects to the Supreme Guardian; please forgive the lack of decorum from our clan’s disciples!”
Su Xuanxuan waved her hand dismissively:
“It is of no consequence! My Path of Emotion has reached the realm of perfection; it is normal for these little ones to lose control. It actually serves as a way to test their aptitude and state of mind.”
Glancing at the disciples who remained calm while kneeling, a flash of approval appeared in her fox eyes:
“Among your collateral branch, there are those who remained unmoved. Such inner discipline… the collateral branch of my Chu Clan truly has promising youth! The [God Hunt] follows the Divine Grade Auction, and I am very much looking forward to their performance. Rise, all of you!”
Hearing the legendary Supreme Guardian’s praise, a small number of disciples were extremely excited.
However, the majority felt ashamed and inwardly complained:
The Supreme Guardian is a powerhouse in the [Dao Harmonization Realm]!
Coupled with the [Way of Desire and Emotion] that charms all living things!
With those two combined, it would be strange if we could resist it, wouldn’t it?
Although the disciples were only making excuses for their lack of composure, the situation was indeed as they thought.
Throughout the [Realm of True Emotions], peak powerhouses of the [Domain Transformation Realm] were the top figures of major factions, countable on the fingers of both hands.
As for the giants of the [Dao Harmonization Realm], on the surface, there was only this Supreme Guardian of their [Taixu Sacred Domain].
The reason such powerhouses were so rare was partly due to natural laws, but more importantly:
The cultivation methods that enter the Dao through emotion were prone to extremes.
Especially when practicing negative emotional paths like [Rage] or [Grief], the further one progressed, the easier it was to suffer from Qi Deviation.
The [Way of Desire and Emotion] was also originally considered a negative emotion; many practitioners of this path might die of mysterious illnesses upon reaching the [Essence Accumulation Realm].
Yet, the golden-haired Fox Venerable before them had actually mastered it.
Her understanding of this emotional path must possess unique insights.
Only Chu Yunlan and Chu Zhenshan knew at the scene:
The Fox Venerable’s cultivation method did indeed have its own unique approach.
What the vast majority of cultivators in the world did not know was:
Unlike the cultivators of the Hehuan Sect who “attained the Dao through dual cultivation while drifting in a sea of desire”—
The Fox Venerable’s method of enlightenment was purely through reading books, viewing paintings, and studying ancient texts; she had never engaged in any actual practice.
One must know, true desire has never been found in physical intimacy.
Those disciples of the Hehuan Sect thought that through physical engagement, the deeper the understanding, but that was a grand delusion.
True seduction lies in the longing for the unattainable, that entanglement where one can see and desire, yet it remains just out of reach.
True desire is never something performed; it is something imagined.
The more one cannot obtain, the more the heart itches with unbearable yearning;
The more one is separated by a layer of veil, the more one’s soul is haunted.
This was the Dao of the Fox Venerable: reading through all the affairs of the world without ever stepping foot into them herself.
Precisely because she did not participate, it triggered her to imagine various scenarios, which in turn increased her cultivation in the Path of Emotion.
Because of this, the Fox Venerable had retained her virginity to this day, making her a top-tier furnace in the world.
Thinking of this, Chu Yunlan’s desire to conquer surged upward.
Only by continuously reciting the [Clear Heart Mantra] was he able to suppress the wicked fire rising again.
After adjusting his state, Chu Yunlan stepped forward to greet her:
“Please, Fox Venerable, the guest quarters have been prepared for you!”
Su Xuanxuan’s smile did not fade:
“Very well! Then I must trouble you, Young Master.”
After she finished speaking, she did not forget to bow slightly.
Looking at her generous figure that seemed on the verge of spilling over, everyone involuntarily swallowed hard, their eyes fixed on her.
When they finally came to their senses, Su Xuanxuan walked away with a charming smile:
“Let’s go, Young Master.”
“Uh… very well!”
Chu Yunlan nodded blankly and hurriedly followed to lead the way.
Seeing this, Chu Zhenshan and the other elders prepared to follow as well.
However, Su Xuanxuan said without turning her head:
“The Young Master and I have matters to discuss in private; the rest of you may return!”
Hearing this, all the elders felt regretful, but they could only cup their hands:
“As you command, Fox Venerable!”
With that, Chu Zhenshan turned around and saw that the disciples, led by Chu Linfeng, were still glancing and peering.
Among them, there were even some young girls whose hearts were fluttering.
They did not know if they were looking at Chu Yunlan or the charming silhouette of the swaying fox tail.
Seeing the entranced state of the crowd, Chu Zhenshan grew more irritated by the moment and shouted in a deep voice:
“Look! What is there to look at?”
The disciples jumped in alarm.
“With a Dao Heart so unstable, do you still wish to participate in the God Hunt?”
Once the words “God Hunt” were uttered, it was like cold water hitting a hot oil pot; those straying gazes were pulled back instantly.
No matter how much of a seductress the Fox Venerable was, she was ultimately an unreachable phantom.
The God Hunt, however, was a great opportunity that everyone would be able to touch in the near future.
The God Hunt.
Every 10 years, a rift to a secret realm would appear deep in the Cangwu Mountain, 300 miles east of Xuanji City.
The rift led to an ancient secret realm known as the [Mist Hidden Swamp].
Legend has it that it was a training ground casually created by an ancient powerhouse, which became a breeding ground for demon beasts after being abandoned.
For many years, the major forces in Xuanji City had already reached a tacit understanding:
Only disciples below the [Clarity Realm] were permitted to enter the secret realm.
Firstly, the space within the secret realm was unstable and could not accommodate cultivation levels that were too high.
Secondly, if those old fellows were allowed inside, they would slaughter all the demon beasts in a few strikes, leaving nothing for the juniors to train with.
Thus, every time the Mist Hidden Swamp opened every 10 years, it became a grand event for the younger generation of Xuanji City.
But what truly made this hunt be called the “God Hunt” was not the secret realm itself.
It was the timing; this year, the opening of the Mist Hidden Swamp happened to fall right after the Divine Grade Auction.
During the annual Divine Grade Auction, noble families would spend thousands of gold to buy astonishing treasures.
Be it high-grade spiritual weapons, protective armor, or even talismans capable of instantly casting high-level techniques.
Carrying such items into the secret realm made one a living target.
Facing such an excellent opportunity, the disciples’ expressions became serious:
“Rest assured, Great Elder, we disciples will absolutely not let you down.”
Chu Zhenshan nodded in satisfaction:
“Go back and prepare. Anyone who is distracted before the God Hunt need not go.”
The disciples replied in unison and turned to disperse.
Chu Zhenshan looked at the fading nine-tailed phantom and muttered to himself:
“The Fox Venerable is in such a hurry to come here; it couldn’t be for that fake Young Master!”
“Could it be that something has happened on the Holy Son’s end?”