Chapter 25: Qing Yiyi

With the death of Liu Xingui, the chief of Qingfeng Fort, the fort itself ceased to exist in name only. Without a warrior at the Divine Weapon stage to lead it, Qingfeng Fort could only be divided among other bandit camps in the Hundred Forts Mountain Region and would soon disappear.
Qu Yi killed Liu Xingui and also wanted to take control of Qingfeng Fort’s strength, but considering his own cultivation at the Divine Being stage, entering the Hundred Forts Mountain Region now would surely reveal him as the one who killed Liu Xingui. Thus, he decided not to rush into establishing a foothold there.
Ever since learning that the God of Tools had many powerful enemies in the Divine Realm, Qu Yi had resolved to help the God of Tools seek revenge. To carry out revenge, he needed his own power base, which led him to think of the Hundred Forts Mountain Region first.
In that region, there were few warriors at the Divine Weapon stage. With his current strength, Qu Yi could definitely establish a foothold there. However, this had to wait until later.
At that moment, Qu Yi left the place where he killed Liu Xingui and ventured deeper into the mountains, approaching the edge of the Savage Beast Mountains.
He sat down on a large rock.
“God of Tools, when I fought Liu Xingui, no matter how many Wood-type spiritual entities I sent, he would simply wave his sword lightly, blocking all of them. What’s the reason for this?” Qu Yi asked earnestly, his face showing confusion.
Liu Xingui always used the Clear Water Sword, with not many Water- or Wood-type spiritual entities, yet he effortlessly blocked Qu Yi’s attacks.
The God of Tools quickly replied through telepathy, “It’s because at the Divine Weapon stage, the spells used are fusion spells—two principles combined into one. Victory is no longer determined by the number of spiritual entities. Each additional principle requires an additional willpower, which cannot be compensated for by the number of entities. But you, Qu Yi, are different. If Liu Xingui allowed you to attack directly, he wouldn’t be able to withstand it either. After all, you have millions of spiritual entities, while Liu Xingui cannot handle that.”
Hearing the God of Tools’ explanation, Qu Yi understood. Willpower of principles—just like during the Divine Tribulation, it also involved three kinds of willpower, which were unbreakable rules.

However, Qu Yi’s physique was somewhat special. With his cultivation at the Divine Being stage, the number of spiritual entities in his body had already reached the limit of the Divine Weapon stage—one million. If not for Liu Xingui’s ability to fly and evade, Qu Yi would not have shown any weakness from the start; he would have immediately unleashed one million Wood Flow spiritual entities to kill Liu Xingui in one go. Such an overwhelming numerical advantage could even crush the defenses of the will of the laws.

“So that’s how it is. Now I know how to fight against cultivators at the Divine Weapon stage. Great! I’ll start searching for ores in these Beast Fury Mountains to begin my craftsmanship cultivation,” Qu Yi said cheerfully as he stood up and laughed.

In the days that followed, Qu Yi kept digging for ore materials around the outskirts of the Beast Fury Mountains. The Divine Realm was rich in craftsmanship-related materials, with ores available everywhere, and each ore vein contained abundant reserves. Whenever Qu Yi visited a place, he would only extract an appropriate amount of ore without digging every vein clean.

Morning Color Stones, Changkun Wood, Didi Rock, Jijiang Mud, Emerald Gourd Crystals, Silver Blood Soil… Over the course of a year, Qu Yi unearthed thousands of different ores around the Beast Fury Mountains, enough to engage in large-scale crafting. Having obtained the ores he needed, he had no interest in exploring further and decided to return to Beast Village to start his craftsmanship cultivation.

At that moment, Qu Yi was under a giant tree over a hundred meters tall, about to use the Boundless Stars to return to Beast Village. Suddenly, a charming and sexy woman appeared beside him, walking toward him in a seductive manner. Her hair was black and smooth, swaying even in still air. Her slender waist was like a delicate willow, captivating, while her full and firm breasts trembled slightly, revealing a dazzlingly white cleavage. Her face was extremely beautiful, with captivating eyes that left everyone intoxicated by her beauty. Qu Yi had seen countless beauties in his life, but he had never encountered such a seductive woman before.

“Fellow cultivator, I’m Qing Yiyi. I’ve been in the Beast Fury Mountains for over a thousand years, and it’s only today that I met a cultivator like you. What a coincidence!” the charming woman said, her lips slightly parted, her face beaming like a flower.

Her voice was also pleasant, with a warm timbre that made people feel relaxed. Qu Yi shook his head, his eyes now calm, no longer filled with the earlier astonishment. He looked straight at Qing Yiyi and smiled, saying, “Fellow cultivator, we merely happened to meet. There’s no such thing as fate. Well, you should continue your cultivation in the Beast Fury Mountains. I have to go now.”

Actually, even before Qing Yiyi appeared, Qu Yi already knew she had been watching him from nearby. Since she hadn’t come to interfere, he hadn’t bothered to greet her. Now that Qing Yiyi had taken the initiative to show up, he naturally realized she must have some ulterior motive and wouldn’t be deceived by her charm.

Qing Yiyi had always worn a smiling face. Seeing Qu Yi’s expression suddenly change and hearing his indifferent tone, she felt puzzled, a hint of panic flashing in her eyes.

At that moment, as if unable to believe that anyone in the divine realm could resist her charm, Qing Yiyi emphasized her attractive bosom, blinked slightly, and immediately unleashed her charm, disrupting the cultivator’s connection between his soul sphere and his body, leaving him in a dazed state.

Qu Yi’s body suddenly froze, standing motionless like a stone. His expression was blank, his eyes staring blankly ahead, as if he were unaware of his surroundings.

“Hehe, My Unstable Soul is my most powerful soul spell. You, with only a Divine Being level of cultivation, dare to enter the Savage Beast Mountains. You must have some advantage. I’ll ask you now what treasures you possess.” Seeing Qu Yi’s condition, Qing Yiyi smiled immediately, her entire body radiating an irresistible allure.

Then, she stepped forward and surrounded her charming eyes with purple halos that rotated slowly as she stared into Qu Yi’s eyes.

Qing Yiyi was able to concentrate her consciousness and penetrate another cultivator’s soul space, affecting their soul sphere. To do this, one must be highly skilled in soul magic; otherwise, both souls would be damaged. Her actions showed that she was proficient in soul magic.

But moments later, the confident expression on Qing Yiyi’s face turned into one of extreme anxiety and fear. Her whole body trembled uncontrollably as if frozen.

After a while, she collapsed softly to the ground, her slender body curled up, fear evident in her eyes.

Qu Yi’s expression changed drastically—no longer blank and stiff—his body returning to normal as he continued to smile at Qing Yiyi.

“Those who bring disaster upon themselves deserve to perish,” Qu Yi said indifferently.

“No, how is that possible? I’m in your soul space—how come I can’t see your soul bead?” Qing Yiyi immediately stood up, shouting in utter confusion, her face showing great distress.
Just moments ago, Qing Yiyi’s consciousness had entered Qu Yi’s soul space and could sense the existence of his soul bead, but she failed to see it, leaving her puzzled. In that brief moment of confusion, the weapon god inside the Realm Ball struck back, sending its consciousness directly into Qing Yiyi’s soul space and taking control of her soul.
As a result, Qing Yiyi was now Qu Yi’s slave.
“Hehe, my soul bead is a bit special. It’s normal that you can’t see it,” Qu Yi said with a smile.
Qu Yi’s soul bead was completely transparent—only detectable, not visible.
Qing Yiyi stared at Qu Yi blankly, saying nothing more, for she already knew that her most skilled soul magic had been turned against her by Qu Yi, and she was now under his control.
From now on, Qing Yiyi would have to obey Qu Yi.
Seeing Qing Yiyi’s disappointed expression, Qu Yi smiled and said calmly, “Alright. I see your cultivation is only at the Divine Human stage, but you’re extremely skilled in soul magic. Your talent makes me reluctant to kill you. From now on, just do your own things. I’ll let you know when I need you.”
After taking control of Qing Yiyi’s soul, Qu Yi already knew her background, so there was no need to ask her further.
Qing Yiyi had ascended from the Soul Realm to the Divine Realm and was assigned to a village in Huoxin Town. Unable to bear the hardship of cultivating Divine Crystal Trees, she left that village and joined Tianfeng Camp, the third-ranked stronghold in the Baizhai Mountains.
In Tianfeng Camp, thanks to her expertise in soul magic, Qing Yiyi even became the fifth camp leader. Among the first four leaders, three were at the Divine Weapon stage, and the fourth was at the peak of the Divine Human stage. As the only female leader, she naturally won the favor of the other four. This time, wanting to refine her soul magic, she thought of using it to control fierce beasts, so she came to the Fierce Beast Mountains to train.
Unfortunately, she encountered Qu Yi and now became his slave.
“I’m under your control now. How should I address you from now on?” Qing Yiyi asked, her face showing resentment.
“Oh, just call me Qu Yi. But always remember that I am your master,” Qu Yi said with a faint smile.
Qing Yiyi’s eyes immediately turned red. She glared at Qu Yi, bit her lip in anger, and lowered her head, her long legs stomping on the ground.

“Alright, if you need anything in the future, you can also come to Beast Village to find me. I think you’d better return to Tianfeng Fort. Maybe I’ll go to the Hundred Forts Mountain Range soon, and then I’ll go to Tianfeng Fort to find you,” Qu Yi said calmly before immediately taking out the Boundless Stars and disappearing.

Qing Yiyi stared in shock at the spot where Qu Yi had stood, her eyes filled with disbelief—she couldn’t believe he could teleport away even in this place filled with chaotic Five Elements primordial energy.

At that moment, Qing Yiyi’s expression improved slightly, and she said cheerfully, “It seems that becoming his slave isn’t necessarily a bad thing after all.”

With a sigh, Qing Yiyi whistled happily before gazing up at the sky.

A moment later, a five-meter-tall eagle descended from the sky and landed in front of Qing Yiyi, calling out joyfully. Its feathers were all white, with only a golden crown on its head that caught the eye.

It was a fierce beast—the Golden Crown Thunder Eagle.

After cultivating in the Fierce Beasts Mountain Range for a thousand years, Qing Yiyi had achieved considerable success and could control many fierce beasts with her soul. Among them, this Golden Crown Thunder Eagle was her favorite, so it became her mount.

“Xiaobai, let’s return to Tianfeng Fort,” Qing Yiyi said happily as she jumped onto the back of the Golden Crown Thunder Eagle.

Chirp!

The Golden Crown Thunder Eagle immediately soared into the air, spreading its wings and flying ten miles away in no time.