"Done!"

Chen Xiaoli raised her head proudly: "Guo Jing, Wu Yue, Liu Shi, and Wang Ying, the four of you are Yang Tian's most beloved, but I sensed long ago, half a year back, that in Yang Tian's heart, you are but mere shadows. Yet you are just ordinary humans from the Human Realm."

Yang Tian's face darkened: "Chen Xiaoli, what do you mean by that?"

Guo Jing, Wu Yue, Liu Shi, and Wang Ying all looked at Chen Xiaoli.

"My meaning is clear. Although these four women are Yang Tian's favorites, they are of low cultivation, and someday, if someone surpasses them, they will naturally have to step aside!"

Chen Xiaoli declared arrogantly.

Hearing this, Guo Jing, Wu Yue, Liu Shi, and Wang Ying exchanged glances and said: "We didn't come here to discuss this. Since you can help Yang Tian become stronger, then let's begin."

"Hmph."

Chen Xiaoli suddenly snorted.

Clearly, she was also displeased with Guo Jing, Wu Yue, Liu Shi, and Wang Ying.

After all, despite their breathtaking beauty, they had no cultivation yet held such a significant place in Yang Tian's heart.

But she was here for the Holy Pearl.

So she spoke up: "Yang Tian, I want you to owe me a favor!"

Saying this, she flew up, mobilized the powerful Demon Breath within her, and condensed it into a Phantom Space, which enveloped Yang Tian with a swish.

Yang Tian frowned: "Demoness, you want to turn me into a state of nothingness? Don't even think about it!"

With a wave of his hand, the Holy Sword stored within the Weed Ring flew out.

"Sword Dragon Emerges from the Sea!"

Yang Tian executed a move of the Holy Swordsmanship, trying to break through the Phantom Space.

But at this time, Guo Jing angrily said: "Yang Tian, what are you doing? We are risking our lives, facing the threat of being killed by Chen Xiaoli, and you're about to waste this opportunity to become stronger?"

Yang Tian trembled and stopped.

"Yes, it's obvious that this Chen Xiaoli holds hostility against us, yet we stand here resolutely. Yang Tian, you must cherish this opportunity!"

Wu Yue said seriously.

Beside her, Liu Shi nodded: "Seize this opportunity to truly become stronger!"

Even Wang Ying on the side added: "Only by becoming stronger can you protect us more effectively."

Hearing the words of Guo Jing, Wu Yue, Liu Shi, and Wang Ying, Yang Tian felt a surge of emotion.

Yes, only by becoming stronger can he protect those around him.

This Chen Xiaoli frequently threatened him with the lives of Ling Ying, Eliza, and Wu Zetian; to protect them, he must become stronger.

Guo Jing, Wu Yue, Liu Shi, and Wang Ying are his most beloved; only by becoming stronger can he have them accompany him for a lifetime.

The Wolf God's true form would soon invade the Human Realm; to protect Earth, Yang Tian must become stronger.

All these things rely on strength.

He put away the Holy Sword and raised his voice: "Chen Xiaoli, let's not talk about favors; let's make a deal. You help me become stronger, and I'll give you the Holy Pearl."

"I've been waiting for you to say that!"

Chen Xiaoli smiled.

She transformed, turning into a dazzling and bright Hua Butterfly, fluttering in the Phantom Space.

A stream of Demon Breath turned into tiny butterflies that floated down.

These butterflies assembled on the Phantom Space, making it even more radiant.

Subsequently, Chen Xiaoli reverted to human form, floating above the Phantom Space, continuously chanting incantations.

These spells floated down, making Yang Tian feel increasingly drowsy until he sat down and fell asleep.

Gradually, his soul sank into the Abyss.

The whole person entered a state of nothingness.

Seeing this, a hint of a smile flashed in Chen Xiaoli's eyes: "Alright, Guo Jing, Wu Yue, Liu Shi, and Wang Ying, it's your turn now!"

"What do you want us to do? Just give the word,"

said Guo Jing, Wu Yue, Liu Shi, and Wang Ying.

"You just need to sit down."

Chen Xiaoli flew over and successively planted Demon Seals on Guo Jing, Wu Yue, Liu Shi, and Wang Ying, then quickly ignited these seals.

Whoosh!

Demon Breath drifted incessantly from the four women.

Chen Xiaoli drew out the souls of the four women, directing them to fly into the Phantom Space.

Chen Xiaoli's plan was simple: she intended to use the souls of Guo Jing, Wu Yue, Liu Shi, and Wang Ying to pierce Yang Tian's heart. Only if these women died in front of Yang Tian would he feel the greatest pain that love could offer.

However, according to Yang Tian and Chen Xiaoli's agreement, Chen Xiaoli was supposed to use the illusion of the four women's souls.

Yet now, Chen Xiaoli was causing the souls of Guo Jing, Wu Yue, Liu Shi, and Wang Ying to enter the Jueying Space.

"Palace Master, are you planning to kill Guo Jing, Wu Yue, Liu Shi, and Wang Ying?"

Avril asked.

Slap!

Chen Xiaoli slapped Avril across her face: "How dare a mere maid intervene in my affairs?!"

"Yes, yes, it's my lack of respect,"

Avril quickly bowed and apologized.

With just that, she was already certain that Chen Xiaoli truly intended to use the souls of Guo Jing, Wu Yue, Liu Shi, and Wang Ying to torment Yang Tian.

It was clear that after this, those four women would truly die.

This was no illusion; it was real death.

Yang Tian would indeed become stronger, but if he awakened to find that his four most beloved women were dead, he would be in utter agony.

Truth be told, Avril was also envious of Guo Jing, Wu Yue, Liu Shi, and Wang Ying, for being Yang Tian's most cherished.

But she genuinely loved Yang Tian.

She couldn't bear to see Yang Tian in such torment; she would rather suffer herself than watch the man she loved in pain.

Worry etched her face.

She looked at Chen Xiaoli, who was now out of her body, taking the souls of Guo Jing, Wu Yue, Liu Shi, and Wang Ying into the Phantom Space. Feeling a pang in her heart, she considered taking action first.

But she quickly realized that with her current strength, she was far from able to kill Chen Xiaoli.

Suddenly, she felt three traces of Spiritual Breath rushing over. Upon seeing it was Ling Ying, Eliza, and Wu Zetian, she exclaimed with urgency: "Yingying, you're here? Quick, stop Chen Xiaoli! She's planning to use the souls of Guo Jing, Wu Yue, Liu Shi, and Wang Ying to torment Yang Tian. Originally, Yang Tian and Chen Xiaoli's agreement was to use illusions to provoke him, but now Chen Xiaoli truly intends to sacrifice the lives of the four women!"

"What?!"

Ling Ying, Eliza, and Wu Zetian descended, their faces shocked.

"Should Yang Tian find out that his most beloved are truly dead, he will be devastated, unable to bear it."

Avril quickly added.

Hearing Avril's words, Ling Ying and Eliza grew anxious.

Truthfully, like Avril, they wouldn't bear to see Yang Tian in agonizing pain, as it would certainly affect his Dao Heart.

"Let's join forces, the four of us, to kill Chen Xiaoli. Her soul must be out of her body now!"

Wu Zetian shouted…