Chapter 59 Deep Behind Enemy Lines, the Scent of Peach in the Air

Although the beast tide had retreated, the crisis remained unresolved.

Inside the operations room, Lei Heng pointed at a red marker on the holographic map, his expression solemn.

"According to the intelligence brought back by scouts at the cost of their lives, this beast tide was merely a feint. The Beast Clan's true objective is to hold some kind of awakening ritual in 'Luohun Valley,' fifty kilometers to the north."

Lei Heng's gaze swept across everyone present. "It is said that the Beast Clan Saintess, Iliya, is personally presiding over the ritual, intending to awaken a slumbering Ancient Beast Emperor. Once successful, the Third Fortress will undoubtedly fall."

"Someone must infiltrate Luohun Valley to disrupt the ritual, or... assassinate the Saintess!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the room fell silent.

Infiltrating fifty kilometers behind enemy lines, where high-level Demonic Beasts were everywhere—how was that any different from seeking death?

"I'll go."

A lazy voice broke the silence.

Everyone turned around to see Jiang Chen leaning against Mu Qingxue (that's right, he had fallen asleep again and was currently in a semi-conscious state), raising his hand with his eyes closed.

"Jiang Chen? Are you crazy?" Mu Qingxue's expression changed, and she instinctively grabbed his hand.

Jiang Chen slowly opened one eye, which flickered with a strange light.

"I'm not going to be a hero."

Jiang Chen sniffed his nose, as if he had smelled some peerless delicacy. "Do you smell that? That scent..."

"What scent? There's only the smell of blood." Little Fatty Chen looked bewildered.

"No, it's the scent of... top-grade Tranquilizing Incense."

Jiang Chen licked his lips. On the System map in his mind, a golden skull icon was flashing frantically, representing S+ rank danger, but also S+ rank rewards.

[Ding! Target "Iliya" detected releasing mating... oh no, Sacrificial Pheromones.]

[These pheromones have an extremely strong hypnotic effect and are a necessary component for upgrading the "Nightmare Divine Body."]

[It is recommended that the host proceed immediately to capture her as a... high-grade body pillow.]

For the sake of his future sleep quality, he had to go on this trip!

...

Half an hour later, an elite five-person squad quietly left the city.

Led by Jiang Chen, with Mu Qingxue following (as a human air conditioner), plus Xiao Jian (the vanguard), Su Qingyue (the scout), and Little Fatty Chen (the meat shield/bed-pusher).

Luohun Valley was shrouded in mist year-round.

Visibility here was less than five meters, and the mist contained a potent hallucinogenic toxin. A normal Martial Artist would go mad within ten minutes of entering.

But for Jiang Chen, it was practically like returning home.

"Go left; there are two seventh-rank leopards lurking in the grass over there."

"Stop, there's a swamp three hundred meters ahead; go around it."

Jiang Chen still had his eyes closed, lying on Little Fatty Chen's back (since they were infiltrating, it wasn't convenient to bring the bed). Like a human radar, he accurately avoided all hidden sentries and traps.

He was sleeping.

To be precise, he was using the high-perception state of "Sleepwalking Steps" to turn this lethal jungle into his own backyard.

"This is too incredible..." Su Qingyue watched the Patrolling Beast Soldiers pass by just a few meters away without noticing them, her palms drenched in sweat from tension.

As they went deeper, the strange fragrance in the air grew stronger.

It was a scent that mixed wildness with pure desire, like a poisonous mandala blooming on a cliffside, or like a ripe peach, making one's blood boil with just a single sniff.

Jiang Chen's breathing noticeably quickened.

He could feel every cell in his body cheering and craving. It was an attraction originating from the level of life itself.

"It's just ahead."

Jiang Chen suddenly patted Little Fatty Chen's shoulder, signaling him to stop.

Everyone pushed aside the giant ferns in front of them, and the sight before them made their pupils contract instantly.

In the center of Luohun Valley was a massive altar.

Around the altar, hundreds of high-level Demonic Beasts prostrated themselves on the ground, trembling.

And in the center of the altar, a peerlessly beautiful figure was dancing gracefully.

It was a young girl who looked to be only sixteen or seventeen years old.

She had long hair as brilliant as the galaxy, reaching down to her ankles.

Her body was only wrapped in a few white ribbons, leaving large patches of snow-white skin exposed to the air, radiating a lustrous glow.

Most eye-catching were the pair of fluffy white beast ears on her head and the nine-tailed fox tail behind her, swaying gently with her dance steps.

The Beast Clan Saintess, Iliya!

The Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox Bloodline!

As she danced, the Spiritual Qi of heaven and earth gathered frantically, and an ancient and terrifying pressure was slowly awakening beneath the ground.

"So beautiful..." Xiao Jian stared blankly, his eyes instantly becoming dull, and he actually began to walk out involuntarily.

"Wake up!"

Mu Qingxue gave a low shout, and an icicle pierced into the back of Xiao Jian's neck, snapping him back to his senses and instantly breaking him into a cold sweat.

"This is a Charm Technique! Don't look into her eyes!" Mu Qingxue's expression was grave. "She has a natural charm bone; she's a hundred times more dangerous than Su Manyu!"

However, just as Mu Qingxue was facing a great enemy, Jiang Chen beside her had already... disappeared.

"Jiang Chen?!"

Mu Qingxue was shocked.

Looking again, she saw a figure passing through the crowd of Demonic Beasts like a ghost, swaying as he walked toward the center of the altar.

His eyes were closed, a lecherous smile on his face, hands stretched forward—that posture... looked exactly like someone sleepwalking in search of a pillow.

"Hey, little fox."

Jiang Chen's voice rang out abruptly in the silent valley.

Iliya, who was dancing, paused. Her violet eyes, full of exotic flair, looked at this suddenly appearing human in surprise.

"Who are you?" Iliya's voice was soft and sweet, carrying a natural allure. "A human? Aren't you afraid of me?"

Jiang Chen walked to the base of the altar and looked up. Although his eyes were closed, he was accurately facing Iliya's direction.

"Afraid? Why should I be afraid?"

Jiang Chen said as a matter of course, "I've been looking for a long time, and I've finally found a... body pillow that looks like it would feel great to the touch."

"Come with me. From now on, I'll share half of my bed with you."