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Chen Xiao and the demonized Blake moved at high speed through the shattered arena, each collision causing spatial tremors! Asagi and Sakura took the opportunity to help Shiranui to a safe area.
"Senior! Cheer up!" Asagi anxiously checked Shiranui's injuries.
Shiranui stared intently at the battlefield, her voice trembling: "That man...who exactly is he? How can he stand against a Demon God Contractor head-on..."
Cherry blossoms proudly puffed out their chests: "That's our master! The strongest man in the world!"
On the battlefield, Black had fully unleashed the power of the demon god, three pairs of demonic wings spreading from his back: "Chen Xiao! Let me show you true power!"
Chen Xiao remained calm and simply snapped his fingers: "Wind King Barrier—Release!"
A raging hurricane erupted from him, scattering all of Black's demonic fire! The two clashed again, and this time, Chen Xiao's fist slammed solidly into Black's face!
"This punch is for Shiranui!"
Shiranui suddenly looked up, her long, crimson hair dancing in the heat. She gazed at Chen Xiao's retreating figure, her usually sharp phoenix eyes widening slightly, a light she'd never seen before shining brightly. For the first time in three years, someone was fighting for her—not out of a mission, not out of orders, but simply for "Shiranui" herself.
She unconsciously clutched the tattered collar of her clothes, her fingertips trembling.
Black was sent flying, crashing into several stone pillars. He struggled to his feet, his face covered in blood, but a ferocious grin spread across his face: "It's useless... I have a demon god contract... I'm immortal..."
A cold glint flashed in Chen Xiao's eyes: "Oh? What about this one?"
His eyes suddenly turned a brilliant blue—the Mystic Eyes of Death Perception activated! The "death lines" on Black's body became clearly visible!
"Impossible!" Black finally revealed a look of horror. "This is... the Mystic Eyes of Death Perception?!"
“You got it right.” Chen Xiao’s figure appeared in front of Black in an instant, his finger tracing a line of death on Black’s chest. “Farewell.”
Black's body froze on the spot, and then—like shattered glass, it slowly cracked along that line of death! The power of the demon god Baal leaked wildly from his body!
"No...this can't be..." Black stared in despair at his disintegrating body. "Lord Yazaki...save me..."
With a final scream, Black's body turned to ashes!
The entire underground fighting arena began to collapse!
"Master!" Sakura cried out anxiously.
Chen Xiao quickly returned to the three women's side, putting an arm around Shiranui's waist: "Let's get out of here first!"
Before the space completely collapsed, the four of them rushed out of the underground fighting arena. Back on the surface, Shiranui finally collapsed, unable to hold on any longer, into Chen Xiao's arms. She looked up at the mysterious man, her eyes filled with complex emotions: "Why...why did you save me..."
Chen Xiao looked down at her, a meaningful smile playing on his lips: "Because... I'm very interested in your secret."
A blush rose on Shiranui's pale face. She tried to break free, but found that she had no strength left.
Just as everyone was about to leave, Asagi suddenly stopped. She took out a crystal-clear jade bottle from her ninja tool pouch and quickly formed hand seals: "Seal Demon - Withdraw!"
The remaining black mist from the arena ruins surged into the bottle like a tide. The malice and desires collected by Black now transformed into wisps of black smoke, churning endlessly within the bottle.
“This is…” Shiranui weakly looked up.
"The task assigned by the leader." Ashaki carefully sealed the bottle. "These refined powers of desire might help us research ways to fight the demon god."
Long had somehow appeared beside Chen Xiao, naturally taking his arm and affectionately pressing her face against his shoulder: "Master~ I'm homeless now~" Her captivating eyes, beneath her blood-red hair, were filled with infatuation.
Sakura puffed out her cheeks: "Hey! Don't you dare steal my owner!"
Chen Xiao chuckled and casually ruffled Long's hair: "Since you've come along, you should follow the rules." His gaze swept over the weak Shiranui in his arms, then looked at Asagi: "Go to your Anti-Demon Ninja branch first, Shiranui needs treatment."
Asagi nodded, her long purple hair fluttering in the morning breeze: "The branch is near the Chiba coastline."
The group headed towards the coast.
Long clung to Chen Xiao like a clingy cat, occasionally glancing at Shiranui, who was being held, with a provocative look.
Sakura angrily tugged at Chen Xiao's clothes, as if afraid of being left behind.
Asagi led the way, but every now and then she would turn back to steal glances at Chen Xiao, her eyes filled with complex emotions.
Shiranui was held firmly in Chen Xiao's arms, and she could clearly hear the man's strong heartbeat.
For the first time in three years, she felt a long-lost sense of security.
"Relax." Chen Xiao seemed to sense her unease and whispered, "With me here, no one can hurt you."
Shiranui looked up at the mysterious man, the morning light gilding his handsome profile. She opened her mouth, but in the end only let out a soft "Mmm," burying her face in his chest.
In the distance, the rising sun was casting long, long shadows of the five people on the horizon.
Behind them, the underground fighting arena that was once filled with evil has now completely collapsed and turned into ruins.
As dusk fell, the group found a secluded cave to rest.
The campfire crackled inside the cave, casting swaying shadows on the stone walls.
"I'll go set up a protective barrier around here." Asagi blushed as she stood up, her long purple hair shimmering in the firelight.
She deliberately avoided Chen Xiao's gaze, but couldn't help glancing back at the cave entrance.
Long could no longer restrain herself and straddled Chen Xiao's lap like a cat in heat.
Her long, blood-red hair fell down, the ends brushing against Chen Xiao's collarbone: "Master~ shall I help you change your clothes?" Her slender fingers had already deftly unbuttoned the buttons on his chest.
"Hey!" Sakura pounced on him angrily.
With a mischievous grin, Oboro pinched Sakura's pink cheek: "Little Sakura, do you want to play too?"
"N-no, that's not it!" Sakura blushed bright red, but couldn't help stealing glances at Chen Xiao's bare chest. "I'm protecting Master from being bullied by you!"
Chen Xiao chuckled and pulled the two of them into his arms, his fingers gently stroking Long's blood-stained hair: "So proactive? Looks like you need some proper training."
In the corner, Shiranui, who appeared to be unconscious, trembled slightly with her eyelashes.
She lay on her side on the straw mat with her back to everyone, her ear tips flushed red. Every rustling sound of clothing and every ambiguous whisper could be clearly heard.
"Ah~ Master, I have waited for many years. I believe you are the one I have chosen! Now, you can take me as you please!" Long leaned against Chen Xiao's chest.
"Really? Then I'd like to see for myself." Chen Xiao's voice was teasing. "Asha, is the barrier set up?"
A soft cough came from the cave entrance. Asagi bit her lower lip and walked in, her ninja outfit jacket nowhere to be seen, leaving only her close-fitting black bodice: "The... the barrier is... ah!" Before she could finish speaking, Chen Xiao pulled her into his arms.
Taking advantage of the moment, Sakura broke free from Oboro's grasp and snuggled into Chen Xiao's arms like a spoiled puppy: "Master is biased! I was here first..."
Deep inside the cave, Shiranui huddled on a straw mat with her back to the others. The campfire cast tangled shadows onto the stone wall. She bit her lower lip tightly, but couldn't stop the sounds from penetrating her ears.
Unconsciously, Shiranui clutched the front of her clothes, Chen Xiao's heroic figure in battle flashing through her mind—the taut muscle lines when he threw a punch, the black hair flying when he cast the Wind King Barrier, and those deep eyes that could see through everything.
A strange heat surged through her body, causing her to unconsciously squeeze her legs together.
(What's wrong with me...?)
(That man... we've only known each other for less than a day...)
[Ding! Congratulations, host, for successfully conquering Oboro, an important character in the world of "Taimanin," and you have received a special system reward:]
Guilty Crown Void Genome: Can extract the "Void" from the hearts of others and materialize it into weapons (limited to 3 times per day). When used on the mentally vulnerable, it may directly conquer their spirit.
Chapter 59 The Demon God Baal Descends, Shiranui and Chen Xiao Combine
Morning light streamed through the cracks in the cave, and Chen Xiao's fingers gently brushed across Shiranui's cheek: "Are you feeling better?"
Shiranui turned her head slightly, her ear tips turning red: "It's...much better..." She tried to stand up, but her legs went weak and she almost fell.
Chen Xiao took the opportunity to put his arm around her waist, his palm landing precisely on her lower back, which was Shiranui's most sensitive spot.
Shiranui trembled, but did not push him away.
"Don't push yourself." Chen Xiao's deep voice, warm with breath, brushed against her ear. "I'll help you walk."
Long pouted, her long, blood-red hair particularly alluring in the morning light: "Master is biased~ I worked so hard last night..."
Sakura immediately rushed over and hugged Chen Xiao's other arm: "Master! I want to hug you too!"
Asagi stood at the cave entrance, her long purple hair blowing in the morning breeze. Looking at this scene, she unconsciously bit her lower lip, feeling a stirring in her body. Every time she saw Chen Xiao, she felt he was walking hormones.
...
The headquarters of the Demon Ninja is located in a quaint and traditional Japanese-style interior.
"Shiranui!" An elderly man with white hair and beard stood up excitedly. "It really is you!"
The old man had a dignified face with deep wrinkles etched on his forehead, but his eyes were bright and piercing—he was none other than the current leader of the Anti-Demon Ninja, Ryunosuke Kamishiro.
"Lord Kamishiro..." Shiranui forced a bow, but was helped up by the old man.
“You’ve suffered all these years,” Ryunosuke Kamishiro said with a kind look in his eyes. “It’s all thanks to Mr. Chen Xiao.”
Asagi stepped forward and presented the jade bottle containing the power of desire: "Chief '170,' this was collected from Black's lair..."
Ryunosuke Kamishiro took the jade bottle, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his cloudy eyes: "Very good...very good..."
He turned to Chen Xiao and bowed deeply: "Mr. Chen, you not only saved Shiranui, but also eliminated the scourge that was Black. We are extremely grateful to the entire Demon Ninja."
Chen Xiao leaned lazily against the doorframe, his gaze fixed on Shiranui: "It was nothing. But I'm curious..." He slowly walked to Shiranui's side, his fingers casually tracing her back, "Why did Black imprison her for three years, yet he couldn't... touch her?"
Ryunosuke Kamishiro and Shiranui froze simultaneously.
After a moment of silence, the old man sighed, "Since you are our great benefactor..." He gestured for the others to leave, leaving only Chen Xiao and Shiranui, "Shiranui is a direct descendant of the first leader, Kanna Chizuru, and has sacred blood flowing through her veins. Her body... has a special seal."
Chen Xiao raised an eyebrow: "A seal?"
“Unless it’s someone you truly love, no one can…” Ryunosuke Kamishiro blushed, “Even desires will be suppressed. This is a protective mechanism left behind by Lady Kanna.”
Shiranui blushed deeply, her fingers gripping the hem of her clothes tightly.
Chen Xiao seemed thoughtful: "Then her daughter, Xuefeng..."
“She was born through a special ceremony,” the old man explained. “To continue her bloodline, Shiranui underwent asexual reproduction. But when Yukikaze was five years old…” He glanced at Shiranui, “she entrusted her to her most trusted companion—Yazaki Souichi.”
Shiranui's body trembled violently, and Chen Xiao immediately put his arm around her shoulder.
“Who would have thought…” Ryunosuke Kamishiro clenched his fist, “Yazaki Souichi is actually the leader of the God and Demon City! He used Yukikaze to blackmail Shiranui, which led to her being exposed…”
Chen Xiao felt the delicate body in his arms trembling slightly. He looked down and saw Shiranui biting her lip, tears welling up in her eyes.
"Don't be afraid." He gently kissed the top of her head. "I will help you find your daughter."
Shiranui looked up, the icy resolve in her eyes finally melting. She took Chen Xiao's hand, her voice barely a whisper, "Th...thank you..."
Ryunosuke Kamishiro tactfully excused himself: "This old man will go and study these powers of desire first... Asagi, you stay."
Chen Xiao suddenly reached out and pulled her into his arms: "Are you jealous?"
Asagi struggled in embarrassment and anger: "No! I came here to..." Her voice stopped abruptly because Chen Xiao's fingers had already slipped inside her collar.