The Nine-Tailed Black Flame Fox's vaunted defense was utterly worthless against the Void Sword Saint's attacks.

Its nine enormous tails were severed, and the Nine-Tailed Black Flame Fox's expression twisted in agony.

Yet, it stubbornly remained in front of the Black Phoenix.

"Lao Hei! You son of a...!"

The Purgatory Corpse King instantly flew into a rage, its corpse energy surging like a dragon, spreading out and slamming down on the Void Sword Saint.

"A corpse dares to defy me?"

The Void Sword Saint turned his head expressionlessly, flicking two fingers. A sharp sword qi flashed and disappeared, and the Purgatory Corpse King was cleaved in two at the waist.

Looking at his severed lower body, disbelief filled the Purgatory Corpse King's face.

He knew he was no match for the Void Sword Saint, but he never imagined that he wouldn't even be able to withstand a casual blow.

This was a devastating blow to the always proud Corpse King.

"Three undead freaks. My grandson took a liking to you, allowing you to be his mounts. That's your honor. Not only are you ungrateful, but you even try to resist. Where do you get your courage?"

The Void Sword Saint stood with his hands clasped behind his back, his face full of arrogance.

The onlookers couldn't help but gasp.

Only after witnessing the Void Sword Saint's power firsthand did they realize the immense gap between pseudo-god tiers; the difference between the peak and the second or third level was like heaven and earth.

Those at the second or third level couldn't even withstand a casual attack from the peak.

And don't forget, the Void Sword Saint was famous for his swordsmanship, yet he hadn't even drawn his sword and had already heavily injured two of these undead creatures!

"Don't waste your energy… We can't win," despair filled the Black Phoenix's eyes.

No one understood the power of the pseudo-god tier peak better than her; it was a terrifying existence only a hair's breadth away from godhood.

"So, we just give up?"

A light flickered in the Nine-Tailed Black Flame Fox's eyes that the Black Phoenix had never seen before.

"Huang Huang, I won't allow anyone to take you away from me!"

"You might think I'm not sincere at all, that I'm a toad trying to eat swan meat. After all, being a flirt is a fox spirit's trademark."

"But… I really hope to have a future with you. I don't know what I can give you, but at the very least, I can give you my promise: I will protect you forever and not let anyone take you away from me!"

Looking at the Nine-Tailed Black Flame Fox's sincere expression, the Black Phoenix, for the first time, didn't mock him.

"What's the use of saying all this now? Reality is cruel and won't change because of your personal desires. What you said sounds nice, but can you win?"

The Nine-Tailed Black Flame Fox, having lost its nine tails, suddenly smiled, its eyes filled with fighting spirit.

"I can't, but… as long as I'm alive, this old bastard won't take you!"

"Fox Tail Black Flame!"

The Nine-Tailed Black Flame Fox opened its mouth, and raging black flames transformed into a curtain of fire, engulfing the Void Sword Saint.

Unfortunately, this attack, while seemingly powerful, was like a mantis trying to stop a chariot, or an ant trying to topple a tree.

The Void Sword Saint still didn't draw his sword, merely flicking his finger, and the black flames were instantly split in two.

Against the sword qi unleashed by the Void Sword Saint's fingertip, the Nine-Tailed Black Flame Fox's attack had no resistance whatsoever.

"Phoenix Fire Strikes the Heavens!"

Just then, an妖异 (yao yi, bewitching) phoenix purple flame finally appeared, burning intensely with the raging wind, directly incinerating the Void Sword Saint's sword qi and saving the Nine-Tailed Black Flame Fox.

"Hehe, Huang Huang! You do care about me!" The Nine-Tailed Black Flame Fox giggled foolishly.

"Shut up!" The Black Phoenix snapped, her face dark.

"I don't care; you saved me, so you have feelings for me. After this is over, you have to marr…"

The Nine-Tailed Black Flame Fox's voice stopped abruptly.

A large fox head fell to the ground, disbelief filling its eyes.

"Hmph! Blocking me time and again, do you think I'm easy to bully?" The Void Sword Saint snorted coldly.

"Lao Hei!"

The Purgatory Corpse King, with only half its body remaining, roared. The Black Phoenix's body trembled in disbelief.

At that moment, the bloody mist shrouding the Fenglei Yuntai (Wind and Thunder Cloud Platform) instantly dissipated!

Qiao Yu, walking out of the Fenglei Yuntai (Wind and Thunder Cloud Platform) with a smile, happened to witness this scene, and his smile froze on his face.

"Stupid fox, don't scare me. You're definitely okay, right?" The Black Phoenix frantically picked up the Nine-Tailed Black Flame Fox's remaining head.

"Hehe, look, you're holding me! You care about me! You do have feelings for me!" The Nine-Tailed Black Flame Fox's voice was extremely weak.

"What are you saying at a time like this? Are you crazy?" The Black Phoenix said exasperatedly.

"Yes, crazy. Lovesick. Do you have a cure?" The Nine-Tailed Black Flame Fox grinned with difficulty. "Huang Huang... forget about me. Don't... don't be a widow for me."

"Don't joke like that!"

The Black Phoenix's mind exploded, feeling a dizzying sensation.

Qiao Yu rushed over, scanning the Nine-Tailed Black Flame Fox's entire body with his divine sense, and his heart sank to the bottom.

The Nine-Tailed Black Flame Fox was originally an undead creature. The Void Sword Saint's sword extinguished all its life force. The Nine-Tailed Black Flame Fox... was beyond saving.

The Nine-Tailed Black Flame Fox's head and its massive body began to vanish little by little in the starry sky.

The Black Phoenix let out a sharp phoenix cry, then turned around to fight the Starry Sky Sword Saint with all her might.

But the next second, her body was completely paralyzed. Qiao Yu directly took her into the undead space.

Along with her, the Purgatory Corpse King, with only half its body remaining, was also taken in.

On the other side, Luo Tianqing and the others also told Changye Laoguai (Old Monster Changye) and the others about what had happened inside the Fenglei Yuntai (Wind and Thunder Cloud Platform).

And when they heard that Qiao Yu had single-handedly slaughtered the Orc race's eight geniuses, led by the Little Beast God, many people's gazes toward Qiao Yu changed!

Many human super-experts even noticed Qiao Yu's realm: pseudo-god tier three!

To have such a monster, this is the hope for the revitalization of our human race!

Changye Laoguai (Old Monster Changye) and the other super-powers looked at Qiao Yu, their eyes flashing with brilliance. Compared to what Luo Tianqing said, they were more concerned about the God King-related matters.

The Void Sword Saint also looked at Qiao Yu with some appreciation, his eyes full of praise as a senior looking at an outstanding junior.

"Not bad! Our human race's new generation actually has a genius like you. It's truly fortunate for our race. That phoenix is your beast pet, right? Since the beast pet has an owner, then I won't steal what is loved by another."

The Void Sword Saint flipped his hand, and a long sword as black as ink appeared in his hand, surging with an extremely profound sword intent, causing many sword cultivators' eyes to stare straight!

"What a sword!"

"Nonsense, can the sword from the Void Sword Saint be weak?"

"What does the Void Sword Saint mean by this? Could it be that he wants to give that sword to that guy named Qiao Yu?"

"It's not an exaggeration to give it to him. As long as such a genius doesn't die prematurely, he will definitely be no weaker than the Void Sword Saint in the future. It's no problem to befriend him in advance!"

Listening to the crowd's discussion, the Void Sword Saint revealed a smile of confidence.

"This sword is called the Ink Sword. It was my sword when I was young, and it contains a wisp of my Void Sword Intent. I'll exchange this sword for your phoenix beast pet, how about it? It'll also be an apology for accidentally killing your fox beast pet."

In the Void Sword Saint's view, as a dignified pseudo-god tier peak expert, willing to apologize to a junior for the sake of a beast, this person should definitely be grateful.

Moreover, exchanging the Ink Sword for a pseudo-god tier beast pet wasn't him bullying the other party.

As expected, as soon as the Void Sword Saint finished speaking, many people looked at Qiao Yu with envy.

The power of the Ink Sword was secondary; more importantly, it actually contained the sword intent left by the Void Sword Saint, a sword cultivator in the Returning to Simplicity Realm!

Once one comprehended something, it would be beneficial for a lifetime.

Compared to this, what was a mere beast pet?

Qiao Yu's face also revealed a kind smile, as expected by the Void Sword Saint and the others, but the words he spoke were shocking.

"Void Sword Saint, you're too polite. There's no need for a trade or an apology. I can't afford it. I'm a reasonable person. A life for a life is all I need."