Chapter 1315: 折曦

Shen Xi’s ethereal, fairy-like voice fluttered and drifted within his heart and soul, like a magical butterfly in a dream world.

What… was… she… saying?

What was she saying?!

Hallucinations… It must be hallucinations!

Even if it wasn’t hallucinations, it must be… some kind of test?

From the first moment Yun Che saw Shen Xi, he felt she was a woman born to stand above the clouds, not belonging to the mortal world. She lived as a recluse, never tainted by worldly affairs. Her temperament was indifferent yet gentle, and she spoke very little. Yet, every time she opened her mouth, it was an ethereal, celestial sound that soothed the soul. Her celestial appearance was truly transcendent, so much so that even Chang’e, the Moon Fairy of myths and legends, could at most compare to her.

Despite his unruly nature, every time he faced Shen Xi, he would be utterly respectful, not daring to meet her gaze, for fear of the slightest disrespect. Neither in his sight nor in his thoughts would there be even a hint of blasphemy.

He believed that in Shen Xi’s eyes, he was merely a mortal spirit she had graciously saved—an utterly ordinary one, perhaps no different in essence from the flying insects and flora around them.

But Shen Xi just now had almost completely shattered all his beliefs.

Her celestial beauty was extreme, so beautiful it surpassed all his previous fantasies and even his comprehension. Although his life hadn’t been long, he had encountered many women of devastating beauty, capable of leaving people stunned and lost. But he had never met anyone whose beauty could instantly make one’s will completely succumb—a true femme fatale.

She was like someone who shouldn’t exist in this world; her celestial beauty had also reached a realm that fundamentally shouldn't exist.

The moment she revealed her face, it caused an immeasurably immense shock to Yun Che’s heart and soul…

Her voice was still so soft and gentle, yet it was also soul-stirring and captivating, alluring and seductive, like a lover’s whispered grievances. And the words she spoke, every sentence, every word, brought a nearly destructive impact to Yun Che’s heart and soul.

He couldn't believe that such words would come from Shen Xi's mouth—and be spoken so nakedly to him.

Hallucinations… It must be hallucinations!

He unconsciously bit the tip of his tongue, and a clear sensation of pain ensued. This pain also jolted his sinking will. He closed his eyes with almost all his might, then turned away.

As if a dream was dissipating, his perception of the world began to reappear. A breath rushed out from his mouth; he realized he had been holding his breath completely, forgetting to breathe.

Her beauty was too terrifying, just as He Ling had said. It could erase all the colors a person had ever seen in their life, making even someone with an unyielding will willingly succumb… even if it meant dying a thousand times.

Perhaps even the legendary “Dragon Queen Goddess” couldn't compare to her, because the Dragon Queen Goddess was, after all, a worldly existence, while Shen Xi was a being from beyond this world, or even beyond illusion itself.

Taking a few deep breaths, Yun Che’s mind and thoughts finally cleared and calmed. He wanted to turn around and fully immerse himself in that beautiful illusion that could devour one's will, but he didn't dare, fearing he would truly be lost forever. He forced himself to forget Shen Xi’s last words, then desperately tried to divert his attention, stating seriously: “Senior Shen Xi, I truly have little interest in wielding power over the world or having no one dare defy me. I have never deliberately pursued the pinnacle of the profound way either. So, if you say I have no ambition, I admit it.”

“But, you don’t understand me.”

“Although I lack the ambition you speak of, Senior, it doesn't mean I have no aspirations, nor does it mean I am cowardly or afraid of anything. On the contrary, I have always been someone who repays grudges. If I had sufficient ability, I would make Qianye pay back her grudge tenfold. However, the gap between her and me is simply too vast. It's impossible for me to seek revenge now, much less help He Ling get revenge. This is basic self-awareness.”

“Moreover, compared to seeking revenge on Qianye, for me now, how to return to my world is more important… and more practical.”

If he abandoned everything in the Sky Profound Continent and the Illusory Demon Realm, he could indeed be unhindered and truly focus without distractions. His potential would be greater, and his growth rate faster.

But to make him become someone like Qianye for revenge or for unmatched power… he would rather die than do it!

He had always been like this.

A hint of surprise bloomed in Shen Xi’s beautiful eyes—not because of Yun Che’s words, but rather astonishment at how quickly his will had regained clarity and how firm and resolute his words were.

She softly said, “You are the person in this world who should have the most ambition. Not having it… although regrettable, is not entirely a bad thing. Therefore, this is no longer important. As for avenging Ling’er, I have already said, we can discuss it later.”

She gently took half a step forward. The two were already very close, and with this small movement, Shen Xi’s prominent, soft breasts almost touched Yun Che’s back. A finger, still covered with a faint white glow, slowly lifted and touched his back. Her already soft voice became even more pliable: “What I want to know now is your daring… Do you really not want to… tear my clothes?”

The touch of her jade-like finger came from his back… very, very light, yet it seemed to carry an irresistible magical power, making him feel utterly soft from body to soul.

The previous instance could have been an auditory hallucination, but this time, it certainly wasn't.

Yun Che’s brain crashed, his eyes stared blankly. The beliefs he had painstakingly pieced back together were once again shattered. In his two lives, he had never been so bewildered. He didn't even know how long he was dazed before he managed to utter the three most colorless words: “Wh…why…”

“Sigh…” Shen Xi lowered her gaze slightly and sighed. Yun Che, with his back to her, couldn't appreciate how dazzlingly beautiful her eyes were. She softly said, “A woman whom all men in the world dream of having, standing before you, allowing you to trifle with her… yet your reaction is such an unromantic three words.”

Yun Che: "..."

“It seems you not only lack ambition, but also sufficient courage and daring… No wonder that woman named Xia Qingyue had to leave you and face Qianye alone.”

Yun Che’s gaze instantly froze… Shen Xi’s words undoubtedly harshly provoked his pride.

His brow twitched, and he forcibly turned around. Shen Xi in his sight still gave him a sense of unreality, as if he were in an illusion. But in his gaze, there was an added hint of savagery provoked by her words. His right hand suddenly shot out, and he fiercely said, “You really thi—”

Just as “You really think I wouldn't dare” was halfway out, Yun Che instantly froze on the spot.

His quickly extended palm rested heavily on Shen Xi’s chest. His five fingers, in a grasping posture, sank deeply into a full and soft mass of jade-like flesh.

Yun Che was stunned, completely stunned. He had thought, and was absolutely certain, that Shen Xi was deliberately provoking or testing him for some reason he didn't know yet. He expected her to definitely avoid his incredibly audacious and blasphemous action. There was no reason or possibility that she would let him succeed.

But his hand had truly, firmly, and forcefully grasped her soft breasts. The soul-stirring sensation clearly spread from his palm to his entire body.

Yun Che was completely petrified, his gaze fixed and unmoving… He even forgot to move his hand.

Shen Xi did not evade, nor did she struggle. There was not a hint of anger on her exquisitely beautiful celestial face; instead, her eyes gained a few shades of captivating haziness. While Yun Che was stunned, she actually raised her jade-like arms and wrapped them around his neck, her cherry-pink lips uttering a soft, seductive whisper: “Is your daring limited to just this?”

Yun Che’s gaze gradually narrowed, then narrowed further… Then, his hand finally released, but instead of retracting, it grabbed the corner of her dress and forcefully tore it.

Instantly, her plain white long dress completely tore apart. Beneath the flying shreds lay Shen Xi’s jade-like body, perfect as a divine miracle… completely unveiled.

Her entire being seemed to be bathed in soft moonlight. A halo-like soft glow flowed along her fragrant shoulders and snow-white skin, outlining the two incredibly smooth half-arches of her collarbones. On her chest, two full and proud snow-white peaks rose majestically. Jade-like streams of light slid down the perfect curves of the peaks, sliding past her breathtaking waistline, all the way down to her rosy, lustrous jade-like legs…

Beyond words, Yun Che’s entire body was consumed by a raging fire. He fiercely pounced on Shen Xi, pressing her down onto the bamboo bed behind them.

Shen Xi… she was as sacred and ethereal as a goddess. And if such a person were to suddenly become bewitchingly seductive, then a single glance from her could dismantle any man’s entire will.

A hint of confusion and rationality still lingered in Yun Che’s heart. But when a soft moan, like a faint dream, escaped Shen Xi’s lips, the only thing that radiated from his eyes was the most fervent desire he had known in both his lives…

To hell with rationality!

He was like a ravenous wolf in heat, pouncing on her almost violently once more. One hand directly grabbed her full, jade-like beautiful leg, pressing her beneath him.

Shen Xi’s prominent, soft breasts moved in exquisite arcs. Her celestial body did not resist. Yet, her beautiful eyes showed no hint of desire, nor the slightest aversion or rejection—only an increasingly ethereal haze.

From morning to noon, and then to dusk.

He Ling, burdened with worries, stood quietly among the flowers. But a day passed, and there was still no movement from Shen Xi and Yun Che. She would not disobey Shen Xi’s words and waited quietly, not approaching the emerald-green small bamboo house by even a single step.

The most perfect jade-like body in the world, belonging to the only transcendent goddess he hadn't even dared to profane or fantasize about, yet she allowed herself to be pressed beneath him and thoroughly profaned. This feeling was too intense, too intoxicating. Yun Che transformed into a crazed beast, spending an entire day and night engaged in passionate acts with Shen Xi, wishing he could die on her.

That indescribable beauty, that indescribable stimulation… made him feel as if he had returned to his life on the Azure Cloud Continent, and his first time with Su Ling’er…

Until at some point, he collapsed limply onto Shen Xi’s body and fell into an unconscious slumber without warning.

The world finally quieted down.

Shen Xi gently pushed Yun Che off her and slowly sat up.

This incredibly pure little bamboo house, which had always belonged only to her, was now a mess, splattered everywhere with defilement. The air was also filled with a lewd scent, so dense that even the fresh scent of the surrounding flowers and plants could not dispel it for a while.

Shen Xi rose, and with a flash of white light, the defilement on her body instantly vanished. She put on a plain white long dress again, still extremely simple and elegant.

Her beautiful eyes were like a clear blue lake, without the slightest ripple. In the quietness, she raised her hand, looking at the pure white glow flickering in her palm. She watched it silently for a long time, then softly murmured, “As expected…”

“Thus, I finally…”