1013 No Longer Need His Protection
Yuuki meditated briefly as she tried to stabilize her inner energy and regulate her mana pools. She had only recently become an Empress-level snow fox but could probably try forming her ninth tail.
Sylvia, Lynn, and Lixue waited outside the room as they guarded Yuuki for some time.
“Why is she taking so long? I thought we would see the progress of the beastkins, especially those dragons.” Lixue grumbled out of boredom.
“Yuuki got a sudden epiphany from her Heavenly Ice. She feels she can form her ninth tail even though she hasn’t reached godhood yet.” Sylvia sighed, but she didn’t have the slightest bit of envy like yesterday.
She ascended to Empress-level yesterday. They had their own fruition events and were destined to become good rivals and friends. However, she also knew that Yuuki trying to form the ninth fox tail this time was just for Elysia.
“That’s a bit ridiculous, I must say. What’s so good about having lots of fluffy tails? Wouldn’t it be a hassle even if she could hide those tails? Look at this soul fox. She only has one convenient tail and is content with that.” Lixue couldn’t help but scratch his head. He glanced at his dragon tail and tried to imagine if he had many of those. Somehow, he felt it was such a bad idea.
“It’s just a matter of instinct. To the snow fox, their tails represent their strength, identity, status, and honor.” Lynn shook her head.
“Well, whatever.” Lixue cast a cold protection spell silently when the air temperature dropped drastically.
Somehow, he felt that he still couldn’t compare with that snow fox girl in his five-digit lifetime. The other party’s innate talent threatened his extreme ice ability.
He was diligent in cultivating seclusion at the time, but that was nothing compared to someone nurtured by the divine being. Not to mention, the mentioned divine being was not just one!
It was only a matter of time until he could become the Frost Dragon God! Lixue smirked at the sky as he imagined his future.
This ice dragon was currently taking a human-like form resembling a member of the dragon clan. His long white hair was swept by the wind, and deep predatory sky-blue eyes flashed with expectation, but his smile looked a bit strange. His prince-charming appearance was ignored, and the two girls beside him took a bit of distance.
“…” Yuuki opened her eyes, and her extreme cold aura gradually subsided.
The first thing she checked after stabilizing her breath was counting her tails. Unfortunately, she had not become a Celestial Fox with nine tails to meet her master’s expectations.
‘I might be in a hurry. The enlightenment just now was not enough to trigger my divine awakening. Only honorable Master Ely can use divine power despite only having a Saint-level cultivation.’ Yuuki’s eyes lit up at the thought of her beloved master.
*Creak*
The frozen wooden door opened from within.
Sylvia glanced at Yuuki’s tails. “Apparently, that didn’t work. Just let nature take its course. We are setting off now to see the developments on this continent. After that, we can look around the Devil Continent before returning. Let’s go.”
“Yeah, let’s go. I wonder what kind of development those dragons are doing using the throne my mother gave them.” Lynn trembled in excitement and worry. She was afraid that those cold-blooded dragons would cause more bad than good.
“They are a wise clan, actually.” Yuuki nodded slightly, then immediately flew after Sylvia.
When they arrived at Evroria City, they didn’t come down for a visit. They deliberately concealed their aura and energy, watching everything from the sky above the clouds.
The project they were entrusted with was half done, but the kingdom building was more developed than the last time they visited there.
“There’s nothing to watch anymore. They are doing fine if they are given time. The Dragon King Kazuma Aozora did not disappoint your mother.” Lixue crossed his arms as he looked down.
“Yeah, no sealed areas are left on the Beastkin Continent, so they should be fine.” Lynn nodded with satisfaction.
“Hmm.” Yuuki also felt satisfied but in a different meaning. The great temple and the Goddess of Light’s statue over there made her smile.
“???” A particular little sky dragon girl stared at the sky. She felt that it was being observed by several powerful beings. She saw her father and mother, unaware of it, but She did nothing because Those Beings did not have evil intentions.
Yuuki’s team and Sylvia’s team merged into one, but they have double responsibilities. They patrolled around the Beastkin Continent once, then teleported to the Devil Continent.
*Thud* *Bam!*
Sylvia opened the door of her father’s study happily. However, a thud sounded, disguised by the sound of the gate slamming.
“Father, your precious daughter has finally reached the Empress level easily! Do you know–” Sylvia had not finished her sentence as she was stunned in the middle.
Devil Empress Sophia was currently flirting with her father. Her father was presently lying on the floor. At first glance, they might be trying to do something unspeakable but were caught by her team’s arrival.
“Please excuse us. We have come at an inopportune time. Please continue about what you are about to do.” Sylvia blushed slightly, then stepped back and closed the door.
“Sigh, look at you. Why are you so clumsy and falling over me in this ambiguous position. She has clearly misunderstood.” Dylan sighed and immediately brought himself and Sophia to their feet with magic.
“Fufu, I just can’t help her, my lord. It doesn’t matter if Sylvi misunderstands or not. It’s only a matter of time. She has also given her blessing.” Sophia put her hand to her cheek and wore an innocent expression.
“…” Dylan was silent momentarily, then immediately went outside.
He was fully aware of that. His daughter would serve the Goddess as a devil saintess, and she wished him to be happy with a new wife. His daughter even asked him to make a bunch of little devils to play with when she returned. Wasn’t that ridiculous?
“Why so fast?” Sylvia was surprised when her father appeared like a black fog manifestation before her.
Dylan pursed his lips for a second as it sounded unpleasant. “Never mind, it was just that she messed up my report and fell on top of me. It wasn’t what you’d expect. Anyway, what was your visit, my daughter? Why only four people? And, who is this white brat?”
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“Heh.” Lixue snorted. They had met a while ago, but the other party couldn’t recognize him. However, he had no intention of introducing himself.
“We just want to check the progress on this continent. I also want to let you know that I broke through to Empress-level!” Sylvia pointed her thumb at her chest with a big, confident smile.
“Empress-level? Good, good!” Dylan had just realized the drastic change in his daughter’s aura. It was such a pleasant surprise for him.
“We won’t bother you, Devil Emperor Dylan. We will continue to our continent’s patrol before returning.” Yuuki represented her team to excuse themselves.
“Ah, you just came and are already leaving, Little Sylvia?” Sophia came out of the study room with a perplexed expression.
“I will not accompany you, fire chicken. I will wait for you to hatch some of your eggs to become a vermilion bird or phoenix.” Sylvia raised her hand in farewell.
“What? Why do I have to lay eggs like a bird?” Sophia was about to tease Sylvia again, but the girl had already teleported away.
“I can rest assured.” Dylan’s mood was improved by a large margin because of his daughter. He then grasped his hand on his back, then walked away. “Wait, who is that white-haired boy?”
As for the situation on the Devil Continent, only two sealed areas remained intact, but the devil’s progress was to be expected. Their sophisticated weaponry was terrific, and the teleportation waypoint project was almost complete.
“He is the little fluffy white dragon of ice, my darling~ Do you feel that there is something strange about him?” Sophia rushed after Dylan and walked beside him.
“I don’t care about him. However, I was slightly surprised when I saw that Yuuki’s aura was already at stable Emperor-level alongside my daughter.” Dylan stroked his chin.
“Yes, our princess and saintess will follow immediately after stabilizing her inner power. Are they on a mission given to them by the Goddesses, my lord? I hear it’s a continent patrol?” Sophia asked in wonder.
“Just as it sounds.” Dylan no longer spoke, but he became aware of many things. His daughter had grown to the peak of mortality and no longer needed his protection, as she was already strong enough to withstand the fierce wind.