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You are far inferior to her...

The mocking words sounded exceptionally harsh in the chaotic space, where there was no sound—no wind, nothing. Both communicated via transmission, a voice that directly entered the mind, carrying a faint mockery that made even the tone and demeanor seem hard to fake.

The other party wasn’t deliberately trying to provoke, but simply stating a fact!

The figure, looking identical to Chen Ying, began to morph. After a few breaths, a tall woman reappeared before Shen Yuan.

The woman’s appearance was stunningly beautiful, but her presence carried an overwhelming sense of aggression.

Shen Yuan’s first impression wasn’t of allure; even though her transformation had left her clothes completely undone, exposing a perfect figure nearly bare, he felt no excitement—only an intense wariness.

Her beauty was akin to a vividly colorful but deadly poisonous butterfly. Simply getting close to her let one sense her lethal aura.

"Inferior to her?" The woman stepped directly in front of Shen Yuan, her suffocatingly invasive presence nearly causing his five senses to collapse instantly.

"I’m stating a fact..." Shen Yuan closed his eyes, forcibly stabilizing his emotions before managing a reluctant reply.

The person before him was likely the most powerful individual he’d ever encountered.

The sheer intensity of her presence reminded him of the Emperor he once met in the Imperial Palace back when he was a half-trained magician—a man who had smiled with mild warmth yet radiated a terrifying essence.

The woman standing before him now made his former feelings about the Emperor pale by comparison.

This woman was incredibly strong... Possibly even stronger than his current master.

Moreover, the energy emanating from her body felt strikingly familiar to him.

He recognized it almost immediately: the essence of the White Tiger.

Though cloaked in the guise of a beautiful human outwardly, in her core. .. she was a top-tier demon!

"A fact?" The woman smirked coldly, her fingers gliding across Shen Yuan’s face as her thoughts remained an enigma.

After taking Southeast County, her task was to defend the Southeast and prevent Jiangnan from striking back.

Among the divine generals who descended in secret, she was the strongest and their leader.

Before arriving, Ziwei had sternly warned her that her mission was crucial and she could not afford to act recklessly.

"Reckless" meant she couldn’t secretly infiltrate Jiangnan to pursue the White Tiger Sorcerer.

Everyone knew that if the White Tiger Sorcerer could fuse with her, she would fully activate the White Tiger Star Palace’s power, officially ascending as one of the Four Spirits.

And as part of the Four Spirits, representing one of the Great Elements—earth, fire, water, and wind—she would achieve complete Taoist mastery.

Her strength could then rival that of Elder Long instantly!

How could such temptation not stir her ambition?

But she understood the risk. Chen Qing’s current hidden cards were unknown, and with Ziyue’s potential return at any time, should she misstep and fail to hold the Southeast, Lord Heavenly Emperor’s plans would completely fail, dealing a colossal blow to the Heaven’s Court.

When a nest is overturned, no egg remains unbroken. Acting on selfish desires at this time was absolutely inappropriate.

However... she remained unwilling to let it go!

She had infiltrated this realm a year ago, forcibly activating herself with blood essence before the Heavenly Palace awakened—an act that placed an enormous strain on her body, requiring extensive recovery.

She had endured such hardship, only to see Jiangnan access the true White Tiger Sorcerer’s legacy in the meantime.

With such a golden opportunity dangling before her, how could she possibly hold herself back?

The upcoming era was the most perilous one yet.

With the Heavenly Demons’ invasion, no one could predict the coming chaos.

Whether the Heaven’s Court could withstand the initial assault remained uncertain.

In this critical juncture, enhancing one’s individual power was paramount.

Only by growing stronger could one secure the chance for survival.

Even if the world ultimately fell to the Heavenly Demons, she believed that if she was strong enough, she could escape to Outer Space.

Wasn’t living in Outer Space as a hunter, like those demons drifting out there now, still a way to survive?

Loyalty to the Heaven’s Court? What could it provide her in the end?

To her surprise, she didn’t encounter Chen Qing or Ziyue this time. Despite the smooth conditions, she had been outmaneuvered by a native brat!

"Isn’t it true?" Shen Yuan said coldly, glaring at her. "If Lord Chen Ying were here, she wouldn’t waste breath talking to me. She’d have taken me out already. You can’t do that; doesn’t that make you inferior to her?"

"Brat..." The woman’s eyes grew icier at his words, but she couldn’t retaliate. She couldn’t even exert increased pressure to overwhelm him.

The kid had fused with White Tiger Sorcery—damaging him wasn’t an option. Otherwise, who knew when the next White Tiger Sorcerer might emerge? The current crisis couldn’t afford any delays.

Unable to harm him and having been sabotaged by the boy deliberately disrupting the spatial formation, she found herself trapped in the chaotic space, unable to locate an exit. Truly troublesome.

She had sneaked out in secret—even her confidant Kui Wood Wolf was unaware. If discovered, Elder Long might tear her alive limb by limb.

Damn it... She needed to find a way to make this boy submit!

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"Kui Wood Wolf? Where’s the White Tiger Star Officer?"

Meanwhile, at Southeast Pass, the newly-arrived divine general looked at Kui Wood Wolf, who had come to welcome him, with furrowed brows.

The arriving divine general was none other than the battle-hardened Three-Eyed God General.

Tasked with conquering the Southern Barbarians, his mission held immense importance.

Elder Long had entrusted no one else—the Heaven’s Court’s foremost War God, whose unmatched combat prowess and military acumen made him the natural first choice.

To his surprise, however, he was met by Kui Wood Wolf!

"Divine General!" Kui Wood Wolf quickly stepped forward with a respectful bow, smiling nervously. "The White Tiger Star Officer has expended too much energy and is currently recovering at Southeast Pass. This time... my apologies for the oversight."

The Three-Eyed God General furrowed his brow further as he observed him. Even the third eye on his forehead seemed to twist slightly.

It was understandable for the White Tiger Star Officer to bear grievances.

Her forced revival a year ago had depleted much of her vital energy, taking a toll on her body.

Moreover, in this instance, for the greater good, she had been barred from venturing into Jiangnan alone to claim the White Tiger Sorcerer, sacrificing significantly.

Missing this opportunity could indeed mean she’d lose her chance to assimilate with the sorcerer entirely.

Among the Four Star Officials, the White Tiger Star Officer had the weakest backing and was the only true native. This was precisely why she had been chosen.

The other three had intricate factions behind them, making them difficult to impose upon. A vote had determined the decision back then.

However, for a native to rise to such a position in the Heavenly Palace, her disposition and abilities had to be extraordinary. Truth be told, among the Four Star Officials, the Three-Eyed God General most admired her. Yet, under the current circumstances, she was the one he trusted the least.

Possessing ability and ambition, individuals like her were likeliest to stir trouble, especially in critical moments. Frankly, he had opposed appointing the White Tiger Star Officer from the outset.

"Divine General, time is of the essence. Shall I guide you immediately?" Kui Wood Wolf asked cautiously, observing the Three-Eyed God General’s shifting expression.

"No rush..." The Three-Eyed God General surveyed the skies before replying, "Take me to your Star Officer."