Zhu Jin's gaze suddenly turned icy, her pupils constricting.
Her voice was low and filled with alertness:
"Disaster Beast? You are a Disaster Beast?"
"Shiro" wore a strange smile, gently shaking her head:
"I didn't say that. If you insist on thinking that way, then so be it."
Just as the two were talking, the shadow beneath Zhu Jin's feet quietly began to change.
The originally mundane shadow gradually twisted and contorted, as if it had come to life.
In the darkness, a figure identical to Zhu Jin slowly emerged, every detail vividly lifelike.
The shadow Zhu Jin silently stood up, coalescing a pitch-black longsword in her hand.
Her movements were light and swift, quietly closing in behind the real Zhu Jin.
"Watch out!" Forget-Me-Not suddenly shouted.
Almost at the same moment, Zhu Jin felt a chill at the back of her neck.
Years of combat instincts made her roll sideways without a second thought.
With a "whoosh," the pitch-black longsword grazed her hair, leaving a deep crack on the ground.
Zhu Jin quickly got up, warily staring at her "shadow," while keeping an eye on "Shiro."
"Shiro" sighed lightly, her tone laced with a hint of regret:
"So close to succeeding. No wonder Miss Zhu Jin, you're so quick to react."
At that moment, Forget-Me-Not's gaze was fixed on "Shiro," her eyes flashing with a sudden revelation.
Her voice trembled with excitement:
"Shadow Fairy, you are a Shadow Fairy!"
Forget-Me-Not's heart raced, memories flooding back like a tide.
She clenched her fists, her nails digging deep into her palms, oblivious to the pain.
She would never forget.
The death of her own mother stemmed from the chaos caused by the Shadow Fairy back then.
"Fairy? It really is a fairy?"
On the other side, Zhu Jin was taken aback upon hearing Forget-Me-Not's words and then excitement erupted in her eyes.
She licked her lips, her voice brimming with anticipation:
"Great! I've been looking forward to this moment for a long time."
Before she finished speaking, Zhu Jin had already dashed towards the Shadow Fairy.
Her movements were agile and swift, hardly resembling that of an archer.
However, just as she was about to make contact with the Shadow Fairy, an invisible black shadow sliced past her body.
"Hiss!"
Zhu Jin gasped as she looked down at her arm.
A deep wound was bleeding profusely.
However, this pain only made Zhu Jin more excited, not less.
She relentlessly launched various attacks at the Shadow Fairy.
But the power of the fairy was beyond imagination.
Before long.
Zhu Jin was already covered in injuries.
Even so, she burst into manic laughter, her eyes shimmering with madness:
"Wonderful! Is this the power of a fairy? Hahaha, so delightful! Come on, let me feel it some more... Enjoy more, experience more!"
Zhu Jin's laughter was filled with a craving and obsession for fairy power.
Ignoring the wounds, she charged at the Shadow Fairy again.
With every injury, her laughter grew more frenzied.
Blood soaked her clothes, but it seemed she felt no pain, merely chasing that power that had entranced her.
"Come on! A little more! Let me savor the power of the fairy!"
Zhu Jin screamed madly, her eyes shining with a sickly light.
Her movements became faster, as if she intended to burn her life completely, just to touch that power that drove her insane.
The Shadow Fairy watched Zhu Jin's reckless antics, a hint of undetectable surprise flickering in her eyes.
She hadn't expected this human woman to be so obsessed with fairy power, even risking herself for it.
The corner of the Shadow Fairy's mouth curled up slightly, revealing a scornful smile.
"You are just like that ridiculous maid, both so insignificant like dust, yet equally so overconfident."
The Shadow Fairy's voice was cold and filled with mockery,
"Humans always overestimate their abilities."
Zhu Jin heard this and, far from retreating, only became more excited.
She slowly wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth, her eyes glistening with fervor.
"Is that so?"
Zhu Jin chuckled lightly, "Seems like the real Shiro has caused you some trouble."
The expression of the Shadow Fairy darkened instantly, sneering:
"Her? She's already dead beyond recovery. And now, I will send you down to meet her."
At that moment, Forget-Me-Not's voice suddenly rang out, filled with anger and determination:
"I'll send you down first!"
Then, Forget-Me-Not charged towards the Shadow Fairy, her movements quick as the wind, her eyes sparkling with the fire of vengeance.
Years of pent-up hatred exploded at that moment; she sought revenge for her mother.
Almost simultaneously, Hiyakura also joined the fight.
She raised a flaming greatsword, unafraid, charging toward the Shadow Fairy.
Hiyakura's eyes burned with the same rage; she wanted to avenge her friend.
The Abyss Dragon did not stand idly by either; its massive body surged forward like a bolt of black lightning, heading straight for "Shiro," who was suspected to be the Shadow Fairy's true form.
The combined assaults of the three and the dragon formed an impenetrable encirclement.
Their attacks were fierce and violent, seemingly intent on completely annihilating the Shadow Fairy.
However, facing this situation, the Shadow Fairy appeared unusually calm.
She slightly raised her hand, and strange energy began to permeate the air.
At that moment, the shadow that had detached from Zhu Jin suddenly changed.
A wisp of green mist seeped out of the shadow, rapidly spreading through the air.
The mist emitted a pungent odor, clearly a form of deadly poison.
Seeing this, Forget-Me-Not's voice turned increasingly cold:
"Poison? This is the power of that virus... You really did eat the Poison Fairy's fairy flower."
Upon hearing this, Hiyakura looked puzzled:
"Eat... eat it? What does that mean?"
Forget-Me-Not turned to Hiyakura, a serious glint in her eyes:
"She possesses the powers of two different fairies. Hiyakura, we need to go all out!"
Hiyakura's eyes lit up with excitement upon hearing this.
She grinned, revealing a somewhat silly yet battle-ready expression:
"Alright, then I'll dive right in!"
Before her words could finish, a tremendous heat erupted around Hiyakura.
Flames blazed around her, scorching the air into distortion.
Her form began to change, gradually revealing the true fairy form.
The Crimson Monarch descends once more.
At the same time, Forget-Me-Not no longer hid her power.
Her body began to emit a cold aura, the surrounding temperature plummeting.
Snowflakes swirled around her, announcing the full revival of the Snow Fairy's powers.
Seeing this, Hiyakura was somewhat shocked:
"You..."
Forget-Me-Not didn't explain further but simply said:
"No time to explain, if you have questions, you can ask later when there's a chance."
With that, the two fairies charged toward the Shadow Fairy simultaneously, engaging in fierce combat.
The powers of ice and fire intertwined in the air, colliding with the Shadow Fairy's dark energy, generating astonishing energy fluctuations.
On the other side, Zhu Jin had finally freed herself from the entanglement of her shadow.
She quietly retreated to the side, watching the rapidly changing battlefield before her.
Her eyes sparkled even more fervently, the corners of her mouth involuntarily curling up.
"One, two... three?"
Zhu Jin muttered to herself, "A brawl caused by three fairies gathering together. This is simply... wonderful!"
She slowly walked a short distance and picked up the longbow she had discarded earlier.
Zhu Jin caressed the bow, a glimmer of eagerness and excitement flashing in her eyes.
"If it's a fairy, I should easily withstand my killing move, right?"
She whispered, her tone full of eagerness.
The battle continued, the collisions between the three powerful fairies causing massive destruction.
The ground continued to tremble, the surrounding buildings began to collapse.
However, this battle seemed to have only just begun.
Despite facing three opponents, the Shadow Fairy's strength was clearly beyond expectations.
She nimbly weaved between the two fairies and the dragon, sometimes turning into a shadow to evade attacks, and at other times releasing toxic mist to hinder her opponents.
Hiyakura's flaming greatsword slashed endlessly, leaving searing marks in the air with every swing.
However, the Shadow Fairy always managed to evade at the last moment.
Forget-Me-Not continually unleashed frost magic, attempting to freeze the Shadow Fairy's movements.
But the Shadow Fairy was simply too fast, most of the attacks falling short.
Though the Abyss Dragon was enormous, its strikes were similarly swift and powerful.
It continually swiped with its claws and tail, trying to capture the Shadow Fairy.
Seeing this, Zhu Jin's lips curled upward slightly, preparing to unleash her killing move.
At that moment.
From her earpiece, Black Rose's voice suddenly emerged.
Just as Zhu Jin was about to use her killing move, she heard Black Rose ask:
"Zhu Jin, how's the situation over there? Is there anything abnormal?"
Black Rose's tone held a trace of barely concealed tension.
Zhu Jin frowned slightly, not expecting Black Rose to reach out to her at this time. She quickly scanned the battlefield and succinctly replied:
"The situation is a bit complicated. We discovered a fairy, suspected to be the Shadow Monarch."
"Moreover, two fairies have joined the fight. One is Hiyakura, the other..."
At this point, Zhu Jin paused slightly.
Her tone became somewhat strange:
"...is a Fairy Hunter? In any case, things are a bit chaotic right now."
On the other end, Black Rose fell silent for a moment, as if digesting the unexpected information.
A few seconds later, her voice returned, firmer and more composed:
"Let's go. The mission has failed, and if it really is that Shadow Monarch, we can't capture her."
Black Rose paused before continuing.
"Moreover, you are facing more than one fairy; this chaotic situation is no longer suitable for you to intervene."
Zhu Jin was taken aback by this, incredulously responding:
"What? With the fairy right in front of us, are we just going to give up?"
Her voice brimmed with reluctance and confusion.
Black Rose seemed to have anticipated that Zhu Jin would react this way.
Her voice remained calm, laced with an undeniable authority:
"Well, according to what you've said, if she utilizes the powers of both fairy flowers, we indeed have little chance."
Zhu Jin tightened her grip on her longbow, her tone slightly irritated:
"But our experiment..."
Before she could finish, Black Rose interrupted her.
"Minor issue, I've just received a lead on a new 'Fairy Seed' here, and people are already on the move."
Black Rose's voice carried a hint of excitement,
"And compared to the Shadow Monarch, her abilities and form are better suited for stitching with Violet, and also more suitable for our upcoming experiments."
Zhu Jin fell silent for a moment, her gaze drifting across the battlefield, watching the powerful fairies clash.
Suddenly, she recalled something and urgently asked:
"What about Shiro? Are we just leaving her behind? She's still unconfirmed whether she's alive or dead!"
The earpiece fell silent for a moment before replying blandly:
"Although it's a bit regrettable, she's no longer useful to us."
"I understand..." Zhu Jin's voice held a hint of disappointment as she prepared to leave.
Just as she was about to depart, her gaze was suddenly drawn to a figure not far away.
It was Tao Yao, who had been silently standing by, not rushing to take action.
Zhu Jin's brow furrowed slightly, a hint of doubt rising within her.
She vaguely remembered.
This was the Fairy Hunter who had come along with that blue fairy.
But why was she still so calm watching the chaos unfold?
In such a tumultuous situation, why didn't she take action?
Or perhaps...
Was she frightened by the power of the fairies?
These questions swirled in Zhu Jin's mind, but she knew it wasn't the time to delve deeper.
Black Rose was urging her to retreat, and given the chaotic situation at hand, it was indeed not suitable for her to remain.
"Such a coward!"
Zhu Jin secretly muttered to Tao Yao.
Without focusing too much attention on Tao Yao, she quietly left amidst the chaos.
The turmoil on the battlefield escalated, the collisions of the three powerful fairies causing massive destruction.
The ground trembled continuously, the surrounding buildings began to collapse, and dust filled the air.
The powers of fire, frost, and shadows intertwined in the air, forming a scene that was breathtaking.
The Abyss Dragon's massive body had already fallen to the ground, its scales marred with cracks, black blood slowly oozing from its wounds.
This once-mighty dragon.
Now had lost its combat ability, helplessly watching the battle continue.
Forget-Me-Not was in a slightly better state, but she too was at her last gasp.
Her clothing was torn and tattered, her hair disheveled, and her face smeared with dirt and sweat.
Even so, her eyes remained stubborn, filled with a hint of unwillingness.
"Tao Yao Mama... I can't beat her..."
Forget-Me-Not said, her voice filled with a sense of defeat.
Even in this dire state.
She still maintained an adorable defiance, like a child unwilling to admit defeat.
Tao Yao smiled gently, carefully handing the weakened Hiyakura over to Forget-Me-Not.
In a soft voice, she said:
"It's alright, you've done well enough. Leave the rest to me."
Then, Tao Yao slowly turned her gaze toward the Shadow Fairy.
The two of them locked eyes, and an instant tense atmosphere filled the air.
The Shadow Fairy gazed at Tao Yao, a flicker of surprise and curiosity passing through her eyes.
"You... are also a fairy?"
Her voice held a note of disbelief.
Immediately, the Shadow Fairy's expression turned frenzied, as if she had discovered some treasure.
She burst into laughter, her voice laden with intense excitement:
"Haha! Interesting…"
"I originally thought it was a double happiness, but it turns out to be a triple happiness."
"Since you've stepped forward, regardless of who you are, you'll become a part of me!"
In the face of the Shadow Fairy's grandiose words, Tao Yao remained calm.
She quietly spoke to the system:
"Xiao Xiao, can I defeat her?"
[Master, you are currently in a four-star form, while the other party holds the powers of the Shadow Flower and the Poison Flower...]
Before Xiao Xiao could finish, Tao Yao decisively interrupted:
"Got it, help me exchange for a five-star character card!"