Chapter 3, The Potion of the Fifth Day

However, they are actually well aware of the reserves each holds against the other

After a prolonged battle, both women were panting heavily. Suddenly, the Fire Charm Woman slashed her knife, and a burst of flames erupted. She leaped backward, and the fire knife whistled through the air, cutting towards Shi Hao.

The fairy Shengxuan sensed that something was amiss, yet she was pinned to the ground by the man. Despite her continuous struggles, she found it difficult to push him away

The Fairy Shengxuan wore a gloomy expression, yet her eyes blazed with fury: "Could it be that while instigating a calamity in the martial world, you also intend to invite the Northern Barbarians to invade? Is this your idea?"

The Holy Fairy glared with her eyes and said: "You demonic sects commit numerous evils and bring disaster to the world. Shouldn't you be eradicated?"

Boom! A thunderous sound erupted above him. He raised his head but saw no trace of them, only the two colors of white and black light exploding above him.

Shi Hao looked at the two of them with utmost seriousness

The Fire Charm Woman, Su Xun, disdainfully said: "Although the Primordial Cave Heaven is a trap I set, how is it that your Pure Immortal Pavilion is not also scheming? You merely think that by placing your spies within the upper echelons of the Demon Sect, you can turn the tables and capture all the high-ranking members of the Demon Sect in one fell swoop.

Immediately following, brilliance shone from all directions. Occasionally, one could catch a glimpse of their figures appearing, but it was merely a fleeting moment, and in the next instant, they had vanished without a trace

Su Xi snorted and said: "Lie Zunyi? The 'Plague King' of the Jin clan, Lie Zunyi? That guy thinks his Heavenly Plague Demon Secret is invincible in the world. He once came to the Central Plains, planning to unify the underworld there, but I easily broke his Heavenly Plague Demon Secret with my Fire Lotus Blade, scaring him back to where he came from.

The Holy Fairy regards herself as righteous, yet she cannot leave a scholar who lacks martial skills unscathed, as he becomes entangled and suffers because of her.

Under ordinary circumstances, Shi Hao would never have dreamed of getting close to her. However, the fiery enchantress Su Xie had meticulously plotted and intentionally exhausted her profound energy and physical strength in a contest with her.

Broken bricks and shattered tiles were flying from near and far, with thunder striking down from the sky, piercing his eyes with pain, and flames sweeping across, bursting forth with astonishing brightness

On the other side, the fairy Ye Ziyin spoke expressionlessly: "Although the secret of the Heavenly Plague Demon of the esteemed Liezun is restrained by the Fire Lotus Blade, he is still a top-tier expert among the barbarian tribes. At that time, there were rumors circulating in the dark that he might have obtained a supreme divine crystal, known as 'Plague Emperor'.

From this alone, one can discern that the martial arts they employ must be diverse and ever-evolving, continuously changing in the face of one another's confrontations

The Holy Fairy also struck with her palms, producing a series of sharp sounds as the four palms continuously clashed, yet a faint fragrance emanated and spread throughout the air

The two women, unable to condense their energy into reality, exchanged blows with a series of sharp sounds, their fists and palms colliding, unleashing a burst of power

If you ask me, the downfall of the Central Plains martial arts world is truly inseparable from your Su Xian Pavilion. Especially you, Saint Xuan Fairy, who is arrogant and self-important, believing yourself to be extraordinary and transcendent. You sought to eradicate the demonic sect in one fell swoop, uniting those so-called prestigious sects, inciting conflict within the martial arts community. When the conflict arises, you blame the demonic sect for stoking the flames too fiercely

"You say stop and I stop?" The fire enchantress laughed, "But you were the one who made the first move."

The Holy Fairy gathered her last bit of strength and quickly struck, sending the Fire Charm Woman flying. However, the Holy Fairy herself also rolled on the ground with the man

Suddenly, there was another loud explosion, and he felt the earth and sky shaking, causing him to lose his balance as well

Stop! The voice of Saint Xuan Fairy echoed once again, still as clear and cold as ever

The figure of the Holy Fairy appears even more elongated, her gaze unusually solemn. Dressed in flowing white garments, she holds a sword in her hand, which she seems to have acquired at some point, pure as snow, emanating a chilling cold light.

In that moment, he doubted whether they were joking with him

Although she forced the Fairy Shengxuan to protect the young man, she adopted an offensive stance, simultaneously bringing both individuals into the attack range. The Fairy Shengxuan, on the other hand, took a defensive position; while she needed to protect the man behind her, it was actually less strenuous for her.

In the past, in the city of Xiaohan Mountain, the fights that Shi Hao witnessed were merely some individuals wielding knives, guns, swords, and halberds, clashing with one another. Although Shi Hao was merely a scholar with no understanding of martial arts, he was still able to see their movements clearly.

With his limited abilities, can he really conquer the Central Plains

With a series of enigmatic hand gestures, she intercepted all the attacks of the Fire Charm Woman

Especially Jin Hao and Wang Lie, who, amidst the plague in the Central Plains, slaughtered countless towns and cities, with no one able to stop them

He could not discern how long had actually passed; time seemed to have come to a standstill, yet it also felt as though he had endured a lengthy period.

Although she exerted all her strength and nearly lost her life at the hands of the Saint Xuan Fairy due to forcing both sides into a desperate situation, after a series of meticulous calculations, her cunning plan finally succeeded. She felt an overwhelming sense of pride in her heart, and even in her exhausted state, her laughter rang out particularly loudly

Just now, the two individuals appeared to be completely exhausted of their mystical energy, yet in reality, they both concealed some remaining strength.

At this moment, she had exhausted even the last bit of her strength, rolled over twice, and wobbled as she tried to stand up, only to plop back down onto the ground.

The Holy Fairy was taken aback; the man's skin was unusually hot, and a wave of heat surged towards her. In a moment of distraction, the Fire Enchantress suddenly counterattacked

In the Great Prosperity Dynasty, the situation was relatively better in the earlier days, but later it became rife with greed and corruption at all levels. The upper class indulged in extreme luxury and excess, while the common people were barely clothed and struggled to survive. In my view, such a dynasty should be overthrown. You provide support to this corrupt regime, completely ignoring the suffering of the people, yet you have the audacity to criticize the demonic sects

Amidst the continuous rumbling sounds, the clear and cold voice of the Holy Fairy was heard: "Close your eyes, do not look anymore"

If the Fire Charm Woman had any means to defeat her, she would have used them long ago; how could she still be here now

She, however, included this young man in the attack alongside the Saint Xuan Fairy

Shi Hao said in a deep voice: "I do not know much about the affairs of the Great Sheng Dynasty. Over the past three hundred years, the barbarian court has destroyed history and erased traces, slaughtering the common people, and has consistently suppressed the sense of belonging of the Central Plains people to 'Huaxia'. What I know is that three hundred years ago, there was a martial arts civil war on the land of Huaxia.

The fire enchantress could no longer leap and maneuver freely; with a gentle tap of her toes on the ground, she swiftly approached, unleashing a flurry of palm techniques in rapid succession

The countenance of the Holy Fairy became increasingly solemn; she had been engaged in combat with the Fire Enchantress Su Xie for many years, with their past encounters resulting in no clear victor.

Even in such a fierce battle, their figures remain breathtakingly beautiful, making it impossible to look away

Suddenly, the Fire Charm Woman pushed with both palms, sending a gust of wind towards the Holy Xuan Fairy.

The Holy Fairy was unaware of the Fire Enchantress's intention to confront her head-on at this moment, wasting her vital energy. Therefore, she raised her guard to the utmost, not daring to be careless

Although some reserves remain hidden, it is also a fact that a significant amount of mysterious energy has been exhausted

The Fire Charm Woman laughed and said: "You so-called righteous people, how much better are you really? One by one, you present a facade of propriety while secretly vying for power and profit, engaging in male thievery and female prostitution. And the Li family of Da Sheng that you support, in the early years, you of the Su Xian Pavilion considered yourselves to be chosen by heaven, establishing a substitute for the heavenly ruler, and then truly regarded yourselves as celestial beings?"

Shi Hao observed that the ice sword in the hands of the Fairy Sheng Xuan gradually dissipated, while the fire knife of the Fire Enchantress grew weaker and weaker, until it resembled a flickering candle in the wind, fading in and out of existence

Poison gas? The Holy Fairy instantly held her breath and began to counterattack the Fire Charm Woman. The Fire Charm Woman, having expended some energy, was unexpectedly thrown into disarray by her assault

Shi Hao felt a current of air rising, and the atmosphere became heated. In the next moment, a chill descended from the sky, swirling around, accompanied by the clear and cold voice of the Holy Fairy: "What do you wish to do?"

This fierce battle resulted in heavy casualties, with the experts from both the underworld and the righteous path nearly annihilated, leaving Lie Zunyi and the eight great barbarian kings he led, along with hundreds of thousands of barbarian troops, almost invincible during their invasion of the Central Plains

Shi Hao quickly closed his eyes, and only then did he feel the throbbing pain in his eyeballs. If he continued to look, his eyeballs would likely burst.

Therefore, when you start taking action, you should have considered this! The Fire Charm Woman disdainfully remarked, "This is the style of you so-called righteous sects, always thinking about eliminating demons and upholding the way, stirring up conflicts, and when you find yourselves unable to control the situation, you want stability and order. This world does not allow you to dictate everything."

The crackling sounds echoed incessantly, while beams of light spread out like spider silk.

Over the years, the Saintly Fairy has rarely held the upper hand, and feeling a surge of joy, she continued to press the attack. As she observed, the Fire Enchantress's decline became even more apparent, and suddenly, she tightened her waist

The fire enchantress fell to the ground, unable to stop her momentum, rolling over twice in exhaustion, and then she smiled brightly: "You, you have finally fallen for my trick... Hehe... What I just used was not poison at all, but rather the Ecstasy Powder I obtained from the Fifth Day of the Demon Realm, Aile Tian..."

She hails from a demonic sect known for its ruthless killings, and thus is indifferent to the lives of others

The sound of explosions grew increasingly urgent, and even Shi Hao could discern that the Fire Charm Woman not only did not cease her actions but instead intensified her assault.

Suddenly, a crisp sound emerged, resonating simultaneously from all four directions and converging towards the same point. The sound grew sharper and more piercing, dense and continuous, transforming into a marvelous rhythm

How one person strikes and how another person evades, all of it easily observed by him

Shi Hao only heard a delicate laugh coming from the other side: "Who is afraid of whom?"

Clearly, they had already avoided him, yet he could hardly bear it just by watching them

The music of the Fire Charm Woman is intended to be dispersed, originating from the Fifth Day of the Demon Realm, which is extraordinary. However, it cannot directly affect women; instead, it first exerts its medicinal properties on men, and then, through the men as intermediaries, it is transmitted to the women with whom they have skin contact

Listening attentively, I also discovered that the crackling sound resembles pearls and jade falling onto a plate, appearing in a fleeting and unpredictable manner, manifesting in multiple dimensions and layers

In the past, there were no men here, and it did not need them, which is why it has been preserved until now. Now, both you and he have fallen under the spell of this powerful elixir from the magical realm. You, this pure and virtuous fairy, should... should just enjoy it well... hee hee

Shi Hao stood still, not daring to make any rash movements. The sounds around him became chaotic, sometimes as loud as thunder, sometimes as soft as the rustling of leaves, with crackling and clanging noises of all kinds, as if the sounds of the entire world were mingling together

He instinctively opened his eyes and was surprised to see the Saintly Fairy and the Fire Enchantress still engaged in battle, although their speed had noticeably slowed down

The laughter of the fire enchantress rang out once more: "I have had enough of entangling with you here; today, it shall be a fight to the death."

He sighed and said: "Three hundred years ago, the current Emperor Taishang of the Jin Dynasty, also known as King Lié of Jin Hao, led numerous barbarian kings and a large army of barbarians to invade Huaxia, resulting in the downfall of the Dàshèng Dynasty."

Gradually, even Shi Hao could hear their increasingly audible breaths

Continuing the battle is utterly meaningless!" The Celestial Maiden Shengxuan said coldly, "You and I are already well acquainted with each other's techniques and killing moves. Our treasures have all been exhausted during these days. Even if we were to fight again until we are completely worn out, neither of us would be able to claim victory over the other.

This melody is undeniably sharp, yet its rhythm undulates in a way that is remarkably unforgettable. Following closely is a resounding explosion.

The light waves continuously shimmer, one wave following another, causing him to feel unsteady and his eyes to ache

The Holy Fairy, unprepared, unexpectedly followed Master Hao and together they fell victim to the strange potion of the fifth day in this demonic realm, and it was evident that her purity was in jeopardy

However, the Saintess and the Fire Enchantress seemed to appear all around him, their movements so swift that they were everywhere. Occasionally, when he opened his eyes to look, the dazzling scenes and the sounds he heard created a bizarre sense of dislocation, making him feel as if he wanted to spit blood

The Fire Charm Woman smiled and said: "Do not place such matters on others. The Great Sheng Dynasty that you support enjoys the splendor of nations coming to pay their respects, while constantly proclaiming the ideals of universal harmony and peace among all ethnic groups, yet simultaneously suppressing other sects outside the righteous path of the Central Plains. This is what makes me, a foreigner, regard you as a family enemy. Transforming from nations coming to pay their respects into nations coming to manipulate, is this not what you, who constantly speak of saintly virtue and benevolence, truly desire?"

The Fire Charm Woman, while petite, possesses an innate allure, with her hands held forward, the flames glimmering like blades

In fact, even with his eyes closed, he could still occasionally feel a light shimmering before his eyelids, as if it could effortlessly pierce through his eyelids, penetrate his eyeball, and directly reach his pupil

They attacked Shi Hao together, forcing her to protect Shi Hao behind her. As a result, Shi Hao, under the influence of the drug, was suddenly ambushed, catching her off guard.

It was that young man who embraced her from behind

Nevertheless, had it not been for someone exploiting the Primordial Cave Heaven to instigate this catastrophe in the Central Plains martial arts world, resulting in the untimely deaths of numerous masters, how could the Huaxia be taken advantage of by foreign tribes, leading to over ten million Huaxia citizens becoming slaves to these foreign entities

The Holy Fairy snorted softly, secretly thinking "despicable". Her delicate figure flashed and stood in front of the Fire Charm Woman. With her fingers poised like swords, she unexpectedly unleashed an ice sword that blocked the fiery blade.

This is a battle that he can hardly imagine

Both girls were panting, especially the fire enchantress.

The figures of the two individuals continuously rotate in the air, their swords clashing, the residual waves of ice and fire persistently exploding in the sky and on the ground

The two of them have clashed numerous times and are well acquainted with each other, thus they exert all their strength, yet still cannot harm one another. It is merely a meaningless consumption of each other until all their lethal moves are exhausted and their vital energy is depleted

The Holy Fairy, in great anger, vanished in the blink of an eye

Amidst the chaos akin to a storm, where each raindrop striking the ground ignites a cacophony of explosions, her voice, however, reached his ears with clarity