Heaven-Dominating Martial Emperor

"What are you doing?"

Seeing Ye Chen's gaze suddenly land on her, the world spirit's expression immediately turned wary.

After her shock passed, she reverted to her usual cool demeanor.

Her white dress fluttered, and her eyes shimmered like autumn waters. Her radiant face was stunning enough to dazzle all of creation.

"This Imprisoned Dragon Grotto Heaven is mine. As its world spirit, that means you're mine too, right?"

Ye Chen smiled faintly, a fervent heat swirling in his eyes.

After their previous intimate encounter, he had a taste and was craving more.

He was no ascetic monk.

The captivating sight of the world spirit's body still lingered in his mind, leaving him enthralled.

Now that he had some rare free time, he had a clear understanding of everything within the Dragon Prison Cave. With nothing to worry about for the time being, all he had to do was wait for the Spiritual Qi tide to arrive.

Naturally, he wasn't about to waste this leisure time. It was the perfect opportunity to relax and enjoy himself.

Of course, if the world spirit was unwilling, he wouldn't force her.

Even though she was just a Spirit Body, she had her own consciousness. And despite being the master of the Imprisoned Dragon Grotto Heaven, Ye Chen wouldn't violate his own moral principles.

He didn't like forcing others to do anything.

Seeing the fervent look in the young man's eyes, the world spirit was startled for a moment. Then, the corners of her mouth lifted into a teasing smile.

That ambiguous smile, combined with her enchanting gaze, only added to her allure.

However, this scene made Ye Chen secretly uneasy.

Sure enough, with a quick shift, the world spirit transformed back into her original form!

The little girl was draped in baggy clothes completely unsuited for her petite frame. She stared at Ye Chen with wide, innocent eyes, a look of confusion on her face.

"Big Brother, what are you trying to do?"

she asked with pure innocence. Her delicate little face was full of life, looking adorable and playful.

"..."

All the fight went out of Ye Chen in an instant.

The searing Flame in his heart felt as if it had been doused by a bucket of cold water, instantly extinguishing most of it.

"Well played. I didn't think you had a move like this."

Ye Chen shot the little girl a cool glance. Suppressing his frustration, he silently sat down cross-legged and began to cultivate.

"Big Brother, when you take me out to see the world, I'll turn back into my 'big sister' form to keep you company. How about that?"

The little girl sidled up to Ye Chen, shaking his arm with her small hands. "Ever since the Ancient Dragon fell silent, I've been here for more years than I can count. For all this long time, I've been so bored I could die!"

"Even in recent years, when the Dragon Prison Cave appeared and countless Cultivators flooded in, no one ever discovered this place."

"After so much disappointment, I hoped and hoped, and I finally got to see you arrive, Big Brother."

"Big Brother, I let you become the master of this place so you would take me outside to see the world, not so you could do bad things to me."

With that, the little girl put on an expression as if she were about to burst into tears, looking so pitifully wronged that it would stir anyone's heart.

"Alright, alright. I give up. You win."

Ye Chen pressed a hand to his forehead. It was the first time he had ever felt so helpless.

Looking at the little girl before him, he felt as if he were seeing Qin Ruotong again, hopping and skipping by his side just like she used to.

The memory filled him with a mix of melancholy and nostalgia.

He knew this world spirit was an ancient creature who was most likely just teasing him on purpose.

But he just couldn't bring himself to have any wicked thoughts.

"Big Brother, you look so miserable..." Seeing Ye Chen's dejected posture, the little girl covered her mouth and began to giggle.

She had finally figured out how to deal with Ye Chen.

Before, she had rashly allowed Ye Chen to become the master of this Imprisoned Dragon Grotto Heaven, and she hadn't known what to do at first.

After all, if Ye Chen made a request of her, she would find it very difficult to refuse.

But now, seeing his defeated look, she felt as if she had discovered a way to keep him in check, and she couldn't help but become a little more audacious.

However, Ye Chen suddenly looked up, his gaze sharp and piercing as it fell upon her.

The little girl was startled by his sudden movement. She trembled and said pitifully, "Big Brother, what... what are you going to do?"

"What am I going to do?"

"As a world spirit, you seem to be pushing your luck, don't you think?"

Ye Chen scooped the little girl up with one arm and began to smack her little bottom soundly!

"Change back!"

"Change back to Luoxia's form!"

"Big Brother, it hurts..." The little girl gritted her teeth, tears welling up in her eyes.

"Keep pretending!"

"I'm not stopping until you change back!"

Ye Chen was completely unmoved.

Seeing that Ye Chen truly showed no sign of stopping, the little girl began to panic.

"Stop! Stop hitting me! If you keep going, you're going to damage my Spirit Body!"

She struggled desperately, trying to break free.

But Ye Chen's arm held her like an iron clamp, making it impossible for her to move!

Finally, the little girl couldn't endure the torment any longer. Ye Chen's actions filled her with both shame and anger.

Her body suddenly began to expand.

Ye Chen only felt two soft mounds press against his arm.

He watched as the world spirit once again transformed into Luoxia's form. She was now draped over his arm, looking at him with a resentful gaze.

Ye Chen let out a cold laugh. "Let's see if you try to pretend again."

With that, he pounced on her.

The world spirit felt like crying but couldn't shed a tear.

She had managed to spook Ye Chen, but she hadn't expected to overdo it and provoke his anger instead.

'Why did I have to be so cocky? How could I not have gauged the limit!' she regretted.

But as the masculine body pressed down on her, the world spirit once again felt that familiar, drawing presence.

This time, she was even more astonished to find that as Ye Chen moved, her Spirit Body actually seemed to solidify slightly!

She never would have imagined that Ye Chen's constitution could have so many wondrous effects on her.

'Perhaps Ye Chen really is the one chosen by fate.'

The world spirit gave up her struggle and finally chose to submit to reality.

...

「Two days passed in the blink of an eye.」

On this day, the powerful experts from the major factions waiting by the Star Sea all noticed a change within the Dragon Prison Cave.

"It's the Spiritual Qi tide! The Spiritual Qi tide has appeared!"

"I can't believe it. Before we knew it, it's already time for the Dragon Prison Cave to expel us!"

In an instant, a commotion erupted among the crowd. Countless gazes flickered toward the Star Sea before them.

The day had finally come.

It was time for Ye Chen to make his appearance, wasn't it?