Chapter 2522: Slaves and Masters

Diao Chan and Wang Zhaojun, standing nearby, exchanged surprised glances, then covered their mouths and chuckled, "My lord, you can't have us all. We advise you to choose one; it's for your own good."

"One is not enough. Who are you looking down on? Since it's a dream, why can't I make it even better?" Zu An patted his chest, looking like he could handle it.

The current situation was indeed a bit strange, but at that moment, his logical thinking was barely functioning, and he was acting purely on instinct.

He couldn't explain the current situation; after much thought, he concluded he must be dreaming.

As for why he was having such a dream, or what he was doing before it, he had no idea and didn't even realize he should be thinking about it.

Seeing Zu An's persistence, the Four Beauties exchanged glances, and an inexplicable look appeared in their eyes.

"Since my lord insists, then we shall naturally serve you well." The women chuckled sweetly, their skirts fluttering as they all gathered around him.

With the warmth of soft bodies in his arms, Zu An's nostrils were filled with enchanting fragrances.

In that moment, he only regretted not having more hands or mouths...

He suddenly understood why there were so many "tentacle" works in his previous life; they must have all originated from life's frustrations.

Before he knew it, everyone was in the hot spring. The women's dresses floated on the water like blooming flowers, each vying for attention and excelling in her own beauty.

Listening to the charming laughter around him and feeling skin smoother than water during their playful interactions, Zu An truly felt that even the life of an immortal couldn't be better.

People cursed King Zhou, yet everyone wished they could be King Zhou.

Yang Guifei suddenly smiled alluringly, then, like a mermaid, she plunged directly into the water.

Zu An paused, curious about what she was doing, when he suddenly gasped.

In that instant, he understood. His restless body was gently soothed.

Meanwhile, outside the tribulation clouds, the Mermaid Queen watched the scene inside and nervously clutched Yumon Baiqing's arm. "Oh no, why do I feel like Brother Zu's green flames are getting bigger?"

Yumon Baiqing glanced at Zu An's increasingly aroused state, a blush flashing across her face. She scoffed, "It's his own fault for having such weak willpower. He fell into desire so easily, becoming a complete slave to it. Even immortals can't save him now."

Her tone revealed much anger at his weakness; she had thought he was a hero who would never be so pathetic, but who knew he would succumb so quickly?

She had truly misjudged him!

The Mermaid Queen felt her tone was somewhat strange, as if she wasn't truly worried about Brother Zu's life or death, but at that moment, she had no time to delve into it. "Is there any way to help him?" she asked.

"No, just wait for him to die," Yumon Baiqing said coldly. "As I said before, to pass this tribulation, he must rely on himself."

The Mermaid Queen bit her lip. Unwilling to do nothing, she took out the Deep Sea Zither and gently plucked its strings. A "Pure Heart and Universal Goodness" melody transformed into tangible musical notes that floated towards Zu An. She didn't know if this would help him, but she could only try her best.

Meanwhile, in the mysterious illusion, Zu An, experiencing Yang Guifei's ministrations, quickly drew in a sharp breath.

What was happening?

At merely this level, he was already losing control?

If that were true, it would be too humiliating!

Thinking this, he dared not be careless. He quickly took a deep breath and circulated his inner energy, which slightly calmed him down.

Just then, Diao Chan and Wang Zhaojun kissed him on his chest, one on each side, while Xi Shi kissed him on the mouth.

Zu An instantly stiffened. Even refined steel would be softened into putty by such a situation.

His face flushed crimson. No, he absolutely could not give up now.

Although it might be considered dishonorable in combat, facing so many opponents, he had no choice.

He immediately activated the Grandmist Primordial Scripture and simultaneously unleashed the Golden Phoenix's abilities.

Sure enough, even the historically famous Four Beauties were still women, and how could they withstand the Grandmist Qi enhanced by the Golden Phoenix's special abilities? The tables quickly turned.

Zu An dared not remain on the defensive. These women were too formidable, each one a paragon of beauty. An ordinary man encountering any of them would instantly lose his composure.

Although he was exceptionally gifted, facing four opponents was still too perilous. If he allowed the four women to continue their offensive, he wouldn't be able to endure it, even if he were made of iron.

So, he seized the opportunity to launch an offense, and the situation immediately reversed.

It was important to know that he had many female confidantes and, being extraordinarily talented, was already experienced. He usually showed tenderness and compassion, never using his full power.

But in the current situation, he didn't need to hold back any of his power.

This, however, was unfortunate for Diao Chan and the others; the hunters seemed to have become the hunted.

Seeing the women collapsing by the edge of the pool, displaying expressions akin to those in anime, Zu An felt a powerful sense of conquest.

"Let's battle for another three hundred rounds!"

Seeing his enthusiasm grow, the women paled in fright. They exchanged glances and quickly retreated into the distance.

Zu An tried to pursue, but they were too fast and soon vanished.

"What's going on?" Zu An stood there naked, suddenly feeling lost and bewildered, like a swordsman drawing his sword to find himself alone.

Just then, a series of elegant melodies seemed to resonate in his ears, and his restless heart gradually calmed.

"So, I'm still undergoing tribulation..." He finally recalled everything that had happened before, and what had just transpired became self-evident.

He slowly opened his eyes, gazed at the tribulation clouds in the sky, and then looked down at the green flames gradually receding from his body. He couldn't help but wonder if he had succeeded or failed.

Deep in the universe, a void suddenly seemed to fill with countless planets, intertwining to form what appeared to be a colossal eye slowly opening.

Any creature approaching this star system instantly felt an overwhelming sense of desire and depravity. Those with weak willpower immediately succumbed.

Only a handful of supreme experts with exceptionally strong wills could barely maintain their composure.

"He didn't become a slave to desire; instead, he wanted to become its master? Interesting..."

Soon, the eye closed again, and everything returned to normal.

Only the beings within that star system were in an uproar, clamoring to find out what had happened and why He had opened His eye.

On the other side, outside the tribulation clouds, Yumon Baiqing was astonished to see Zu An had actually passed that round of fire tribulation.

In her opinion, that stage should have been the hardest for the lustful fellow to overcome, so the outcome was truly unexpected.

At this point, the tribulation clouds in the sky changed again. Streaks of green began to appear, and it seemed as if wind was starting to blow across the world.

Yumon Baiqing's expression changed, and she instinctively shouted to Zu An, "Be careful! The next is the wind tribulation. This wind is not from the east, south, west, or north; it's not a gentle breeze, a strong gust, or a flowery, willowy, pine, or bamboo wind. It's called 'Guafeng.' It blows in through the fontanelle, passes through the six viscera, crosses the dantian, penetrates the nine orifices, causing flesh and bones to dissolve, and the body to disintegrate..."

Before she finished speaking, Zu An felt a terrifying wind suddenly blow into his body through his crown. Wherever it passed, even his body, tougher than a dragon's, couldn't withstand it for a single moment. It immediately began to dissolve, and his formerly tall and strong physique transformed into an almost skeletal, mummified corpse in the blink of an eye!