The Saintess Has A Showdown 526

Chapter 526: Reunion with the Illusion Sea Concubine

Graceful, ice-blue, crystal corals swayed gently, the surrounding water thick with pure spirit energy.

Hidden deep beneath the sea, a massive crystal palace, its depths unseen from the surface, larger even than the original Sea Region.

This was the legendary Illusion Sea Concubine’s palace, a forbidden zone, accessible only to Yuexinfei, leader of the Heavenly Demon Dance Troupe.

Any trespasser would be expelled from the Dance Troupe, a clear indication that the Illusion Sea Concubine valued its privacy.

A member of the Heavenly Demon Dance Troupe, having been overly familiar with its fans, had once been reprimanded by the Illusion Sea Concubine, a light tap on the head. Misinterpreting the gesture, it had snuck into the Illusion Sea Concubine’s chambers late at night, only to be banished from the Illusion Sea Palace, forced to seek refuge in the Yellow Spring Demon Capital.

“Although the Illusion Sea Palace has far fewer Saint-rank spirit beasts than the Myriad Spirit Flower Ring, we have three times the number of legendary beings seeking our protection!”

“Those Ten Prison Flowers… besides breeding, they’re useless!!!”

“A single performance from the Heavenly Demon Dance Troupe can earn enough to buy a first-tier overlord realm. Our resources are far greater than those peasants.”

The pink-haired girl, a conch shell on her back, her voice filled with pride, led Shui Yuefei through the crystal palace.

Like most, Gong Lianyue had assumed Yuexinfei, as a potential rival for a Concubine position, would be hostile.

However, to her surprise, Yuexinfei, the incredibly popular idol, leader of the Heavenly Demon Dance Troupe, was actually her… fan.

Or rather, having witnessed the battle against the Destruction Calamity at the Black Tide Ancient City, it had become completely infatuated with that screaming shellfish.

That high-pitched, ear-splitting shriek, echoing endlessly, a strangely captivating sound.

[Gong Lianyue: Tone it down a bit, will you?]

Of course, for a soft-bodied, aquatic mollusk, the allure of the Extinguishing Tide was hard to resist.

As they walked side by side through the crystal corridors of the massive palace, Gong Lianyue couldn’t help but feel puzzled.

If Yuexinfei admired her so much, why had it rejected Water Moon Shadow’s nomination for a Sacred Domain? Was this truly the Illusion Sea Concubine’s plan?

They reached a closed door.

[Shui Yuefei, I’m not privy to the Illusion Sea Concubine’s reasons, but I’m sure you’ll get your answers if you speak with it directly.]

[Beyond this door is the Illusion Sea Concubine. However…]

Yuexinfei hesitated, a worried expression on its face.

[This is Autumn Water’s Domain. Once you enter, your connection to your spirit beasts will be severed. You will face the Illusion Sea Concubine alone.]

[I don’t know if I should say this, but… lately, I feel like the Illusion Sea Concubine isn’t… the same as before.]

The Illusion Sea Concubine… not the same…?

Seeing Yuexinfei’s worried expression, Gong Lianyue was slightly alarmed.

Its adoration seemed genuine. It wouldn’t intentionally harm her, but perhaps the Illusion Sea Concubine really was… different.

Otherwise, why lure her to the Illusion Sea Palace?

However, remembering that kiss, the lingering warmth, Gong Lianyue dismissed her suspicions.

She thanked Yuexinfei and, without hesitation, entered the chamber.

She didn’t even bother opening the door, her body transforming into a stream of water that flowed through the solid stone, like a ghost, passing through walls.

Yuexinfei, watching her disappear, a worried expression on her face, hesitated for a moment, then turned and left.

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Whoosh~~~

A wave of cool, pink, watery mist, and Gong Lianyue’s connection to her spirit beasts was severed.

As expected of Never Forget Autumn Water, the strongest of the Ten Sacred Waters, its power capable of suppressing even her hidden abilities, her bathrobe, formed by the Ice Forged Decapitator, dissolving.

Feeling the caress of the water, like a soft touch, Gong Lianyue blushed, quickly covering herself with her fins.

Stepping onto the surface of the beautiful, pink, watery floor, her body sinking slightly, her steps becoming more like swimming, she moved forward.

A few seconds later, her vision cleared.

Beyond Never Forget Autumn Water’s domain was a cold, icy cave, its walls shimmering with crystals.

A clear, icy spring, its water refreshing, its surface like a mirror, reflecting the blue-haired woman’s alluring curves, her fishtail barely concealing her.

And at the far end of the pool, a blue-haired beauty with icy antlers, its dull gray eyes fixed on the approaching Shui Yuefei, bathed.

Their gazes met, time seeming to stop, and Gong Lianyue, once again, was captivated by the Illusion Sea Concubine’s beauty.

Its antlers, like crystal corals, elegant and graceful, far more beautiful than the Cold Deer King’s imposing rack or the Yay Deer’s childish nubs, a true masterpiece of nature.

And although that Heavenly Demon Dance Troupe member had claimed the Illusion Sea Concubine’s attributes were inferior to her own, these curves… they were far more alluring than her own abundance.

[Come here,]

The Illusion Sea Concubine suddenly said, its voice soft and gentle, its delicate hooves splashing playfully in the water, a hint of impatience in its tone.

Although separated from her spirit beasts, Gong Lianyue trusted the Illusion Sea Concubine.

She entered the pool, her movements relaxed, and swam towards the antlered woman.

[Move your tails,] the Illusion Sea Concubine commanded.

“…”
“…”

After a moment of hesitation, Gong Lianyue moved the fin-like appendages aside.

The Illusion Sea Concubine, one of the Supreme Seven Concubines, cold and aloof, its power unmatched… it wouldn’t be interested in such lewdness.

As expected, the Illusion Sea Concubine’s gaze didn’t linger on her exposed areas, but it reached out and gently grasped her two fins, carefully tying them together.

And in the process, it also somehow managed to bind her arms, a strangely suggestive position.

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And then, before Gong Lianyue could react, the Illusion Sea Concubine pounced, its smaller form tackling her, sending them both sinking to the bottom of the pool.