"What did you say? Yaoyao was originally a doppelgänger of the Witch?"
Yang Tian was shocked, frozen in place.
This was undoubtedly a bombshell.
He had originally thought that Young Lady Yaoyao was merely possessed by the Witch's soul and could be saved by expelling the Witch's soul.
But what he couldn't imagine was that Young Lady Yaoyao was actually the Witch herself.
So, does that mean for over a hundred years, the Witch transformed her soul into a little fox, lurking within the Fox Race?
"Grandfather, how is that possible? She's my big sister; how could she be a doppelgänger of the Witch?"
Wang Yue was the first to grow anxious.
"There can be no mistake. If the Witch's soul occupied a little fox, the Soul Divine Sticker would react. But now, the Soul Divine Sticker cannot absorb the Witch's soul at all. There's only one explanation: this little fox is the Witch herself!" After pausing, a voice sounded from mid-air again: "No need to discuss this further; the most important thing now is to use the Soul Divine Sticker to eliminate her. Yang Tian, take action!"
"Eliminate her?"
Yang Tian hesitated.
If Young Lady Yaoyao's body were possessed by the Witch's soul, he would eliminate the opponent without hesitation.
But the crucial point is, Young Lady Yaoyao is the Witch.
This makes it different!
After all, throughout this journey, Young Lady Yaoyao shared life and death with them; even if there wasn't love, there was affection.
Moreover, Young Lady Yaoyao is the princess of the Fox Race; if something happens to her, the Fox Race truly has no hope.
So Yang Tian hesitated.
And during this hesitation, the woman inside the Soul Divine Sticker had already broken out of its bind, flying out, and before she landed, she flipped her hand, sending a Cold Ice Palm coldly towards Yang Tian.
This made Yang Tian furrow his brows; he quickly retreated.
"Hmph!"
The woman snorted coldly but did not pursue Yang Tian. Instead, she ascended towards the sky, wielded the Emperor Level Spirit Fan, and swept it fiercely towards the elder's soul in mid-air.
A sacred Spirit Wind emerged, turning into scattered wisps, attacking the elder's soul.
Even as the Continent Guardian, the elder was wounded thoroughly by these wisps.
"Witch, mark my words!"
The elder coldly snorted, flashed, and vanished into the horizon.
Once the elder left, the surroundings fell into a dead silence; everyone, whether Yang Tian's group or other treasure seekers, felt oppressed.
This woman's strength was such that even the Continent Guardian couldn't resist, let alone them.
Anyone who dared oppose her was courting death.
Yang Tian looked up at the woman, his feelings complex; if Young Lady Yaoyao was indeed the Witch, he couldn't bring himself to kill her—yet every move the Witch made aimed to end his life; wouldn't she kill him if he didn't act?
Not only him, but Wang Yue and the other two women beside him were also extremely tense.
If even the Continent Guardian couldn't combat this Witch, then who on this continent could oppose her?
In the air, the woman ignored the crowd and instead took hold of the Emperor Level Spirit Fan.
Yang Tian knew she was going to refine the Emperor Level Spirit Fan now.
Young Lady Yaoyao's cultivation level was only in the early Fetus Refining Realm, but after refining that Martial Spirit Treasure, she broke through to the late Nascent Soul Realm.
If she were allowed to refine this Emperor Level Spirit Fan, she would surely break through to an even higher level.
At that point, truly no one could challenge her.
But even though Yang Tian wanted to stop her, he had no way to; the difference between them was too vast. This woman was akin to a terrifying legendary powerhouse appearing suddenly; a hundred Yang Tian's wouldn't be enough to be spared.
"Big sister..."
However, Wang Yue carefully called out.
The woman slowly turned back, looking towards Wang Yue, and a light flashed in her eyes that was impossible to read.
Suddenly, the woman descended, coming before Yang Tian and the others.
"What do you want to do?"
Yang Tian instinctively drew the Holy Sword.
The woman spoke indifferently, "I remember you guys!"
"You remember us?"
Wang Ying was shocked; could it be that Young Lady Yaoyao's memory wasn't lost?
Meanwhile, Wang Yue already cheered with excitement, exclaiming as she looked at the woman, "Big sister, you remember me?"
"Of course, you are Little Sister Yueyue!"
The woman said calmly.
"And this one here!"
Wang Yue pointed at Wang Ying beside her.
"She is President Wang, your sister..."
The woman gazed calmly at Wang Ying as she said.
"Great, Yaoyao, you actually remember me; this implies you haven't completely lost your memory!"
Wang Ying breathed a sigh of relief.
"And this one! This is the most important one; big sister, do you remember him?"
Wang Yue excitedly pointed at Yang Tian.
Yang Tian also looked expectantly at the woman; if she hadn't forgotten him, it meant Young Lady Yaoyao's consciousness was still alive. No matter what, Young Lady Yaoyao was ultimately the Fox Race's princess; the Fox Race depended on her.
"This is Yang," the woman looked at Yang Tian, filled with calmness: "He has the Prince Consort Command Jade that I gave him."
"So, Yaoyao, you really do remember me?"
Yang Tian smiled.
As long as Young Lady Yaoyao's consciousness was alive, the Fox Race could be saved.
"Yang, I sincerely apologize; as my soul was awakening, I didn't remember you, leading to my attacks on you. Here, I express my apology; this Emperor Level Spirit Fan is for you."
With that, the woman handed the Emperor Level Spirit Fan to Yang Tian.
Yang Tian's eyes were filled with doubt; he hesitated for a long moment.
"Wow, big sister, you're actually giving the Emperor Level Spirit Fan to big brother?"
Wang Yue cheered, quickly snatching the Emperor Level Spirit Fan from the woman's hand, looking it over left and right, unable to part with it.
"Yueyue, quickly return it to Yaoyao!"
Wang Ying hastily scolded.
"No way, this is a gift from the young lady to brother, and anything that belongs to brother is mine."
Wang Yue tightly held onto the Emperor Level Spirit Fan.
"Yueyue, stop being naughty, return it to Yaoyao quickly!"
Yang Tian also shouted.
"Brother Yang, let Yueyue keep it. This Emperor Level Spirit Fan requires activating with the soul. Try to trigger it with your soul; if you can activate it, you can take this Emperor Level Spirit Fan away. Otherwise, I will need to refine it."
The woman said calmly.
"Young lady, if you refine it, will it enhance your power? Are you the unparalleled beauty from the ice crystal coffin? How terrifying is your power exactly? How long have you lived?"
Once Wang Yue started talking, she couldn't stop, going on and on.
The woman remained expressionless, saying calmly, "This Emperor Level Spirit Fan is the most important thing on this continent. See if you can trigger it with your soul. If you cannot, I will refine it."
"Yaoyao, if you refine this Emperor Level Spirit Fan, it will greatly enhance your power. You should be the one to refine it..."
Yang Tian said.
"There is a third layer continent above the second layer continent. Inside, there are not only magical treasures but also demon beasts. You can attempt to subdue a demon beast, and I too will refine one."
The woman said lightly.
"Are there demon beasts on the third layer continent?"
Wang Yue's eyes lit up, emitting a greenish glow.
"Yes, in the third layer continent, demon beasts will appear. They range from low-level to high-level: Earth Spirit Beast, Celestial Spirit Beast, Human Spirit Beast, Ghost Spirit Beast, and Divine Spirit Beast! Finding a beast above the Ghost Spirit Beast will allow you to dominate an area!"
The woman said calmly.
Upon hearing this, everyone's eyes brightened.
They came here seeking Immortal Level magical treasures and beasts above the Ghost Spirit to combat the trio with Wang Jie.
"Alright then, let's quickly head to the third layer continent!"
Yang Tian nodded.
"Now, try to see if you can trigger this Emperor Level Magical Treasure with your soul. If you can activate it, you'll have a magical treasure for self-defense!"
The woman said.
"Okay, let me try first!"
Wang Yue cheered and then channeled her Spiritual Breath, infusing her soul inside.
Yet, she let out sounds of pain.
"Yueyue..."
Yang Tian furrowed his brows. He channeled his Divine Sense to explore the Emperor Level Magical Treasure, only to see Wang Yue's soul being held tightly by a cold hand.
Even though Wang Yue had started cultivating, her strength was not strong.
With the cold hand gripping her, she couldn't move. Her face turned red with urgency.
"Yueyue..."
Yang Tian quickly sent his Spiritual Breath inside, arriving in front of Wang Yue's soul.
"Brother, save me quickly..." Wang Yue's soul cried upon seeing Yang Tian: "What is this thing? Why is it entangling me? I don't want the magical treasure anymore, boo-hoo, save me..."
Yang Tian swiftly cast out a massive Dharma Seal, striking towards the cold hand gripping Wang Yue.
But the Dharma Seal couldn't break through the cold hand.
Moreover, feeling Yang Tian's presence, another huge hand reached out, gripping tightly onto Yang Tian.
Yang Tian furrowed his brows.
He channeled his Divine Sense, and the Holy Sword emerged, turning into a light to slash heavily at the cold hand gripping him.
Splat!
Finally, the cold hand was severed.
"Brother, save me quickly..."
Wang Yue cried out.
Yang Tian waved his hand, and the Holy Sword flew up, slashing heavily, cutting off the cold hand gripping Wang Yue.
This strange hand, its origin unknown, spewed blood upon being cut, splattering on Yang Tian and Wang Yue.
Regardless, Yang Tian pulled Wang Yue and made their escape.
When their souls exited from the Emperor Level Spirit Fan, the blood on their souls started boiling, transforming into two Blood Seals, imprinting on both Yang Tian and Wang Yue.
"Young lady, we don't want this magical treasure. It nearly cost me my life..."
Wang Yue said with a fearful expression.
"Haha, little girl, are you finally scared?"
Wang Ying laughed cheerfully. Wang Yue was too wild and needed something to restrain her, making her behave.
"Yaoyao, take back this Emperor Level Spirit Fan..."
Yang Tian said to the woman.
"If you don't want it, then I will refine it, but before refining, I'll make it a Celestial Level Magical Treasure!"
The woman suddenly said calmly.
"Celestial Level Magical Treasure?" Yang Tian furrowed his brows: "Wait, isn't this an Emperor Level Magical Treasure? How is it a Celestial Level Magical Treasure?"
"On the surface, it's an Emperor Level Magical Treasure, but in essence, it's a Celestial Level Magical Treasure. Once activated, I can refine it to restore thirty percent of my power!"
The woman said coldly.
"How do you activate it?"
Wang Yue eagerly asked.
Meanwhile, Yang Tian suddenly sensed something amiss. He glanced at the woman, feeling an intense chill from her gaze, intensifying his bad feeling.
At this moment, the woman suddenly said coldly: "Of course, by using your souls!"
"What?!!"
Everyone's faces changed in astonishment.
"Did you forget? When your souls withdrew from the magical treasure, you were marked by the Blood Seal from the hand's blood. This is the Soul Blood Seal. Any soul must be pure; with the Blood Seal, it becomes brutal. Your brutal souls are perfect to trigger the magical treasure!"
The woman said coldly.
Upon hearing this, the faces of Wang Yue, Wang Ying, and Ling Ying changed drastically.
Yang Tian clenched his fists: "Yaoyao, didn't you say you remembered us? We're in this together!"
"Hmph, a group of pitiful weaklings dare to stand with me? How laughable!"
The woman said coldly, then waved her hand, and flames began to consume the Emperor Level Spirit Fan in her hand...