144: Qingqiu Fox Clan, Bai Qian

Lin Dao's current cultivation at the Major Achievement Primordial Divine Demon Body and Peak Quasi-Emperor First Heaven, coupled with Chaos Law, grants him a speed that ordinary Cultivators cannot comprehend.

With a single step, Star Domains reversed, and galaxies receded into the distance.

The so-called dangerous lands and Forbidden Zones he encountered along the way, even if a few of them emitted an aura that made him feel threatened, Lin Dao could sense that they had not reached an unbeatable level.

Even if the aura of a slumbering Supreme Beings of the Forbidden Zones was occasionally startled by him, after sensing the vast, Chaos-like, and supremely domineering Qi within his body, most chose to remain silent, unwilling to easily provoke Lin Dao, as the aura on Lin Dao was too profound.

One day, Lin Dao followed a wisp of peculiar and pure Innate alluring Dao Rhyme and arrived at a Star Domain shrouded in hazy, pinkish-white mist.

This Star Domain was rich in Spiritual Qi, and its Laws naturally carried a hint of captivating power that swayed one's mind, yet it was not evil.

“The Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox ancestral land… Qingqiu.” A hint of surprise flashed in Lin Dao’s eyes.

The Nine-Tailed Celestial Foxes are an Ancient Remnant Race with noble Bloodlines, especially skilled in illusions and the Dao of allure. Their women are renowned throughout the myriad heavens for their peerless beauty and exquisite minds.

The Laws of this Star Domain were precisely the characteristic of their ancestral land.

He did not conceal his aura but stepped in openly and grandly.

The Chaos Qi naturally flowed around his body, isolating the omnipresent alluring Dao Rhyme, making him impervious to all Laws.

As soon as he entered the core area of the Qingqiu Star Domain, the clouds and mist ahead churned, and several streams of light flashed, transforming into several women dressed in light gauze, with beautiful faces and a varying number of fox tails swaying behind them, blocking his path.

The leading woman had six tails, and her aura was at the Peak Saint King Realm. Sensing the unfathomable aura on Lin Dao, she dared not be negligent and bowed gracefully: “This Junior is Hu Mei'er, the Qingqiu Patrol Envoy. Greetings, Senior. May I ask why Senior has graced Qingqiu with your presence?”

Her voice was soft and sweet, carrying a natural allure. The flicker of her eyes alone was enough to make an ordinary Saint King lose control of their mind.

However, Lin Dao’s gaze was as calm as water, completely unaffected. He merely said indifferently: “I was traveling and heard of Qingqiu’s magnificent scenery, so I came to observe.”

Hu Mei'er was secretly astonished. She had already used a portion of her Innate alluring power, yet the other party showed no reaction. His cultivation and state of mind were unfathomable.

“So that’s how it is. Senior’s demeanor is extraordinary. It is an honor for our clan to have you visit Qingqiu.

However, there are clan rules that outsiders entering must be announced to the Clan Chief. Please wait a moment, Senior, while this Junior informs them.”

Lin Dao remained noncommittal, standing with his hands behind his back in the starry sky, his gaze sweeping across this peculiar Star Domain, sensing the unique Great Dao Laws contained within it.

Before long, the clouds and mist ahead parted on their own, and a path paved with peach blossoms and wreathed in radiant light extended into the depths of the starry sky.

An alluring Dao Rhyme, far purer and thousands of times vaster than Hu Mei'er’s, subtly permeated the air like a spring breeze.

This alluring power was not an intentional attack, yet it seemed capable of reaching the deepest emotions and desires within living beings, subtly and without a trace.

“A distinguished guest has arrived, and I have failed to welcome you from afar. Please forgive me.” A woman’s voice, lazy yet infinitely magnetic, as if capable of stirring every heartstring in the world, came from the end of the path.

As the voice fell, an exquisite figure gracefully walked along the peach blossom path.

She wore a moon-white palace gown, and as her skirt swayed, moonlight seemed to flow.

The beauty of her face was beyond description, combining purity, charm, sanctity, and allure. Every frown and smile seemed to conform to the ultimate principles of heaven and earth, captivating hearts.

Most striking were the nine fluffy, pure white fox tails gently swaying behind her. Every single strand of fur seemed to contain Dao runes.

It was none other than the contemporary Clan Chief of the Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox clan—Bai Qian!

Her cultivation had surprisingly reached Quasi-Emperor Fourth Heaven!

She approached Lin Dao, her pair of expressive, limpid eyes, filled with just the right amount of curiosity and scrutiny, fell upon him.

Under her gaze, it seemed as though all disguises would be exposed.

“I am Bai Qian, humbly the Lord of Qingqiu. May I ask Your Excellency’s name?” Bai Qian’s red lips parted slightly, her voice languid.

“Lin Dao.” Lin Dao responded calmly, meeting Bai Qian’s gaze.

Her Dao of allure had reached the Transcendent state, formless and insubstantial, directly targeting the Origin, enough to make a Quasi-Emperor of the same rank waver in mind.

However, his Primordial Divine Demon Body’s Origin was stable, and his Divine Soul had been tempered countless times in the Chaos consciousness space, making it indestructible. This bit of allure was merely a breeze brushing a mountain to him.

A faint trace of surprise flashed in Bai Qian’s beautiful eyes.

She was extremely confident in her charm and the Dao of allure. Ordinary Quasi-Emperors, upon seeing her, would more or less experience some mental fluctuations.

But this man, who called himself Lin Dao, had eyes as clear and deep as an ancient well, without the slightest ripple.

Moreover, she found herself unable to discern his cultivation Foundation, only feeling as if a vast Chaos was contained within his body, unfathomable.

“So it’s Fellow Daoist Lin.” Bai Qian’s smile remained unchanged, but her mind was already racing with countless thoughts.

Lin Dao?

The Lin Family Ancestor who had risen to fame in the Primal Ancient Realm in recent years, who had, with lightning-fast methods, slain three Quasi-Emperors of the Seventh Heaven and forced back the threat of an Emperor Weapon?

It was actually him!

No wonder he possessed such composure and demeanor.

“Your name, Fellow Daoist, is like thunder to my ears.

Seeing you today, it truly lives up to its reputation.” Bai Qian turned and made a gesture of invitation, “Since Fellow Daoist has come to travel, why not come and sit for a while in my Qingqiu? Let Qian'er fulfill her duties as a host, and also let my Qingqiu Fox Clan witness Fellow Daoist’s distinguished bearing.”

Her words carried a rather humble posture, referring to herself as “Qian'er,” showing both intimacy and maintaining her status, and moreover, integrating the Dao of allure into her words and actions, naturally and without affectation.

Lin Dao pondered for a moment, then nodded.

He also had some interest in this woman; for the Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox clan to stand firm among the myriad races of the heavens, their Clan Chief was certainly no ordinary individual.

Moreover, he vaguely sensed that this Qingqiu land seemed to hide something subtly related to his Great Dao of Chaos.

“I apologize for the disturbance.”

The two walked side by side, treading the peach blossom path into the depths of Qingqiu.

Along the way, exotic flowers and plants, immortal springs flowed, and pavilions and towers were hidden in the clouds and mist. Fox clan disciples, upon seeing Bai Qian, all bowed respectfully, curiously observing the unfamiliar man who walked alongside their Clan Chief.

Bai Qian introduced the scenery and customs of Qingqiu to Lin Dao along the way, speaking with smiles and grace. At times, she showed the innocent curiosity of a young girl; at times, she exuded the wisdom and elegance of a superior; and at times, a hint of subtle allure would pass through her eyes.

A thousand faces and a thousand hearts were fully displayed in her.

Lin Dao mostly listened quietly, occasionally responding, but his gaze seemed to penetrate layers of illusions to see the essence.

When they reached an elegant pavilion filled with ten-thousand-year Fox Saliva Divine Tea, Bai Qian dismissed her attendants and personally poured tea for Lin Dao.

The tea aroma wafted, with the effect of calming the mind, yet subtly containing a strange power that could stir the seven emotions and six desires.

“Fellow Daoist Lin, what do you think of my Qingqiu?” Bai Qian put down the teapot and asked with a smile.

“It is blessed with spiritual essence and unique Dao Rhyme, truly worthy of being the ancestral land of the Celestial Foxes.” Lin Dao took a sip of tea and praised, “Excellent tea.”

Bai Qian’s smile deepened: “It’s good that Fellow Daoist likes it.

I wonder if Fellow Daoist has any other important matters on this trip besides enjoying the scenery? Perhaps Qian'er can offer a little assistance.”

She did not believe such a powerful individual would visit her Qingqiu without reason.

Lin Dao put down his teacup and looked calmly at Bai Qian: “No important matters, I travel as my heart desires.

However, upon arriving at your esteemed land, I indeed sensed something that resonates slightly with my Dao. I wonder if Clan Chief Bai Qian knows the reason?”

Bai Qian's hand holding the pot paused almost imperceptibly, her smile unchanged, but her heart tightened.

He sensed it?

Was he indeed here for that thing?

Her eyes flickered, and she gave Lin Dao a coquettish glance, full of charm: “Fellow Daoist is truly straightforward. However, since Fellow Daoist has asked, Qian'er cannot hide it.

My Qingqiu indeed has a secret place called the ‘Illusory Heart Pool,’ created by our ancestors using the supreme Great Dao of Illusion combined with a trace of Chaos Origin. The pool water can reflect Heart Demons and temper the Divine Soul.

Perhaps what Fellow Daoist sensed was the residual Chaos Qi in that pool?”

She did not tell the whole truth, nor did she completely lie.

The Illusory Heart Pool genuinely existed and indeed contained a faint trace of Chaos Qi, but it was by no means the entirety of what Lin Dao had sensed.

Lin Dao heard this and remained noncommittal.

How keen was his Chaos perception? Although that resonance was faint, it was by no means comparable to the residual Qi in the Illusory Heart Pool.

However, he did not expose her, merely saying indifferently: “So that’s it. May I, Lin, be so fortunate as to observe this Illusory Heart Pool?”

Bai Qian’s thoughts raced, but a brighter smile bloomed on her face: “Naturally, you may.

Although the Illusory Heart Pool is an important place for our clan, given Fellow Daoist’s status, there’s no harm in observing it. However…”

She changed her tone, revealing a perfectly timed hint of cunning and difficulty: “The Illusory Heart Pool concerns our clan’s Foundation, and only core members of the clan are allowed near it.

Although Qian'er is the Clan Chief, it’s not good to make too many exceptions. How about… Fellow Daoist and I have a spar?

If Fellow Daoist can defeat Qian'er, not only will the Illusory Heart Pool be open for Fellow Daoist to observe, but my Qingqiu will also be willing to form an alliance with the Lin Family, to watch over and assist each other. How about that?”