As expected, one cannot use normal logic to face the illusions created by an Inner Demon.
Chu Feng admitted he had been a bit hasty on this point, but overall, it didn't matter.
By now, Qian Renxue had recognized her true self; she recalled the moment she encountered the predicament just now.
A flash of the Angel God's image had crossed her mind, though this had nothing to do with Chu Feng.
It was a complete self-realization; after surpassing her future, her self-consciousness was evolving.
Even though Chu Feng was just watching, he had already guessed it.
To put it bluntly, the original characters of the Douluo Continent had undergone a qualitative change due to the invasion of the investiture of the gods system.
That is to say, they were able to break free from their original settings and gain new self-awareness.
However, it should be noted that Chu Feng was merely the one chosen by fate; he was not the instigator.
When Qian Renxue moved again, she was enveloped in a golden, transparent eggshell.
She hadn't suffered any damage herself; instead, she had become familiar with the application of a portion of divine force.
When she brandished her familiar Angelic Sacred Sword again, she found that the sword had become independent from her physical body.
The spirit power consumed by using the sword had decreased by nearly ninety percent, yet the damage dealt by the sword had increased by ninety percent.
This meant she was only a step away from godhood.
With joy, she released golden specks of light into the air—an angelic blessing.
But Tang Yuehua was in a miserable state; she watched with her own eyes as the hot blood of the soldiers splattered everywhere.
She felt as if she were soaked in a giant vat of deep crimson dye, her face pale and filled with helpless confusion.
She fell to the ground, her legs trembling as she tried to scoot her body backward bit by bit.
But Tang Sans alias had no intention of letting her go; by now, he had become the Demonic Tang Yin.
Hanging those heads on the grass vines could amplify his spirit power, and clearly, Tang Yuehua would have to endure this 'honor' as well.
After all, they were both members of the Tang Clan; it was only right for them to look out for each other.
Observing this, Chu Feng thought that perhaps the Inner Demon had been too impatient, causing Qian Renxue's Angelic Heart to manifest too quickly.
To complete such an evolution without any warning, he probably had to thank this Inner Demon.
"Don't, don't kill me, don't!"
Tang Yuehua pleaded incessantly, her noble temperament now replaced by the stench of death.
But Tang Sans alias showed no mercy. Kill!
Tang Yuehua died just like that at the hands of her nephew; this was far more terrifying than the original story.
After killing her, Tang Sans alias's eyes turned red, and the Blue Silver Overlord Spear manifested in his hand.
Aside from the blue tint of the shaft, the entire spear radiated a demonic aura.
Tang Sans alias first lifted the grass vines and swung them violently into the air; the heap of heads and white bones was truly ruthless.
But Qian Renxue's mental force was overflowing now; she gathered her wings in front of her and lightly swept the blade of her sword through them.
Golden flames began to dance upon the sword, and when her wings unfurled, everything within several hundred meters became as still as water.
Only the fire of the Angelic Sacred Sword grew increasingly turbulent. With one slash, she swung out a hundred-meter wave of sword light.
The Blue Silver Grass vines were burned to ash the moment they touched the fire, which then fell to the ground and caused the entire Moon Pavilion to explode.
Amidst the rolling smoke, Tang Sans alias suddenly charged out, the Blue Silver Overlord Spear flashing with black electricity.
Qian Renxue met him head-on; she seemed to be gradually leaning toward Chu Feng's style of action.
This kind of momentum was purely meant for a certain kill.
Screech—
Instantly, the mountains and rivers shook, and the entire Illusory Realm was distorted by the shock, as if heaven and earth were being torn apart at will.
"How can a weak woman like you be so strong? Clearly, your body belongs to me. As long as I seize your fortuitous opportunity, I can establish a foothold in this World."
When Tang Sans alias was illuminated by the angelic light during the battle, those terrifying engravings appeared on his face.
This was the true body of the Inner Demon; the moment he appeared was also the moment of his destruction.
Without hesitation, Qian Renxue continued to press down with her Sacred Sword; a mere Blue Silver Overlord Spear couldn't block it at all.
Slash—
Tang Sans alias's hand shook and the spear slipped from his grasp; his body met the Sacred Sword head-on and was split in two.
A large amount of black energy dissipated from his body, attempting to flee.
Now it was time for Chu Feng to act; the Dharma treasure given to him by the system was about to be put to use.
The Nail-Head Seven-Arrow Book was an extremely bizarre heavenly book; once summoned,
it would provide a straw man, a bow and arrows, and an oil lamp.
The straw man could absorb demonic energy, which would then be shot with the arrows. Once the oil lamp burned out, the demonic energy would be completely eliminated.
Chu Feng's movements were very swift, not giving a single bit of demonic energy a chance to escape.
During the spellcasting process, he even quickly gave Qian Renxue a brief introduction.
"When will you teach me these strange and ancient things of yours?"
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Qian Renxue's personality had become more docile; it was clear she was gradually becoming more sensible.
"I can, after you achieve godhood."
Chu Feng teased casually, then handed the bow to Qian Renxue.
"I'll leave the completion to you."
Qian Renxue was a bit surprised, but she did as told.
As that arrow struck, the straw man filled with demonic energy let out a shrill cry.
The lamp then ignited automatically, burning very rapidly.
The sky also began to brighten, a brightness that felt as if the firmament itself were collapsing downward.
When Chu Feng turned around, Qian Renxue was gone.
The Inner Demon was removed, the illusion dissipated, and he was returning to the Douluo Continent.
Oops, Chu Feng remembered that before he and Qian Renxue entered the Spiritual Consciousness Space,
they were both bare, with nothing covering them.
Chu Feng opened his eyes, pretending to be calm, wondering what would happen next.
Fortunately, Qian Renxue hadn't woken up yet.
But the bad part was that Qian Renxue was holding Chu Feng in a tight embrace.
Worthy of having an evolved Angelic Heart, her brute strength was comparable to Mount Tai pressing down; he couldn't escape.
Chu Feng managed to touch his forehead with his hand, wondering what to do.
"What happened? I feel like I just had a nap."
Qian Renxue woke up unexpectedly, still feeling a bit sluggish.
However, she perked up instantly; her skin was actually pressed against the sturdy body of a man.
"Ah!"
Qian Renxue was immediately embarrassed and tried to pull away, but she hadn't positioned her feet correctly.
She tumbled and pulled Chu Feng down with her, leaving Chu Feng pinning her down.
Chu Feng was still quick to act; he took the opportunity to break free, stood up, and got dressed.
"Uh, sorry."
Chu Feng couldn't maintain a serious face and only gave an awkward smile.
Qian Renxue skillfully grabbed her nearby clothes to cover herself; this wasn't the first time this had happened.
But she wasn't as irritable as before, because the whole affair with the Inner Demon remained as an impression in her mind.
"You... you are not allowed to take unauthorized actions without my permission in the future."
Qian Renxue spoke solemnly after her tongue tied for a moment; she was still very grateful to Chu Feng for saving her.
Chu Feng just whistled, broke through the wall he had previously built for the ritual, and walked out a few steps lazily.
Only then did he say, "If I did that, it would go against my principles as a man."
Qian Renxue didn't argue further, because she was currently feeling a bit of discomfort as her consciousness cleared.
She carefully recalled everything she had encountered in the Spiritual Consciousness Space, finding it more and more incredible.
"Tang Sans alias? Or should I say Tang San? Is he really such a despicable character?"
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