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Chapter 10 - Into the Forest

Mist curled lazily among the violet trees, catching the morning light like silver threads. Seraphina stepped from the clearing, her movements a study in perfection. Each step was a calculated rhythm, her tall, proud bust swaying in time with her hips, hips that flowed naturally now, lending her both momentum and a subtle intimidation. Her face, angelic yet haunting, held a gaze impossible to look away from, luminous eyes drawing attention like a siren's call even in the solitude of the forest.

She exhaled deeply, letting Qi pulse through her muscles, the mastered technique coiling and flowing inside her like molten fire. Every movement now came naturally. Where before her exaggerated curves had impeded her, they now added to her grace and strength.

The forest ahead was alive. Tiny insects scuttled over moss, small birds trilled high above, but the denizens of the underbrush had not noticed her. Seraphina smiled faintly, flexing her fingers, and prepared for her first encounter.

A trio of Glowing Slimes hopped near a crystal-clear stream, unaware of the predator in their midst. With barely a motion, she activated her Qi Infusion, energy flowing from her core into her limbs. Her fist glowed faintly as she pivoted on her heel, body a flowing arc of power and grace. One strike later, the first slime collapsed into a puddle before it even realized danger.

> [Glowing Slime Defeated]

EXP gained: 0.1

The second and third slimes reacted slightly, jumping in erratic paths, but Seraphina moved faster than the eye could follow. She twisted, kicked, and sent the second slime flying with a gentle flick of her wrist, then caught the third with a sweep of her leg, the gelatinous form dissipating into nothing.

> [Glowing Slime Defeated]

EXP gained: 0.1

[Glowing Slime Defeated]

EXP gained: 0.1

Her chest rose and fell evenly, her movements fluid and seductive, a perfect rhythm of lethal grace. Even the smallest creatures seemed bewitched by her presence, some stopping mid-step as though frozen by the aura she exuded. She allowed herself a quiet, approving smile.

A Crabclaw Beetle scuttled along the moss, armored shell gleaming in the filtered sunlight. She pivoted, hips swaying subtly, Qi surging through her arms. A strike landed on its shell, and it cracked under the pressure. She pressed forward, a controlled series of hits, each one powered by Qi, until the beetle crumpled entirely.

> [Crabclaw Beetle Defeated]

EXP gained: 0.3

Sweat glimmered on her perfect skin, but her body's proportions were no longer hindrances—they amplified every movement. She leapt onto a moss-covered rock, chest high, G-cup bust shifting lightly but balanced impeccably, pivoting to scan for any further threats.

Deeper into the forest, she found Layer 2 Razorfang Wolves, sharper, faster, more aggressive. They lunged at her, but Seraphina's eyes, luminous and commanding, met theirs. Her Qi Infusion surged through her, enhancing every muscle. She dodged with exquisite timing, pivoting midair to strike a clawed limb. Another twist, and a precise strike collapsed one wolf. The others hesitated, caught between instinct and fascination.

> [Razorfang Wolf Defeated]

EXP gained: 0.5

[Razorfang Wolf Defeated]

EXP gained: 0.5

Even these small bursts of combat were elegant, her body flowing like liquid, movements seductive as a predator, flawless in rhythm. She danced between her enemies, pivoting, rolling, and striking with energy-coordinated precision.

Further still, the forest thickened. Tree roots snaked across the ground, vines hung low, and shadows deepened. Here lurked Armored Crabclaw Beetles and Fiery Fungus Fiends, creatures stronger than those she had faced before. They were within her means, but required more focus.

One beetle snapped its armored claws at her. She shifted weight onto her rear leg, her chest forward, and pivoted, evading effortlessly. Qi flowed into her arms, enhancing her strike; the beetle's shell splintered under the precision of her fist. Another beetle approached, slower but resilient. Seraphina twisted her torso, using the momentum from her G-cup bust and hips to drive a perfect sweep, toppling the armored creature in a single motion.

> [Armored Crabclaw Beetle Defeated]

EXP gained: 1.5

A Fiery Fungus Fiend erupted from behind a tree, sparks of magic dancing along its form. She inhaled deeply, chest rising high, hips shifting gracefully, and let Qi surge through her legs, propelling her into a flawless leap. She struck mid-air, Qi-infused fists connecting perfectly with the beast. Its body ignited briefly and collapsed, unable to withstand her combined physical and energy-enhanced power.

> [Fiery Fungus Fiend Defeated]

EXP gained: 1.5

The sun had climbed high into the sky by the time she paused. Her chest rose and fell rhythmically, G-cup bust high and proud, hips swaying gently as she moved to a small clearing. Sweat glistened over her flawless, demonic yet angelic form, highlighting every toned curve. Her face, now a breathtakingly beautiful mix of innocence and predatory allure, shone in the dappled sunlight. Eyes that could captivate and ensnare, lips perfectly curved, cheekbones sculpted—she radiated an aura impossible to ignore.

She flexed her fingers, letting Qi flow freely, feeling the energy pulse through her, arms, and legs. Every step she took was now both graceful and seductive. Animals froze mid-step, small birds chirped silently, and the forest seemed to bend subtly to her presence. She was a predator, a temptress, and an angel fused into one deadly, beautiful form.

Exhausted, yet unbroken, she finally called forth the system.

> [System Interface: Expanded View]

Name: Seraphina Vale

Height: 5'5"

Cultivation Path: Body Building — Layer 5

Basic Stats:

Strength: 16

Agility: 17

Endurance: 16

Balance: 17

Condition: Peak conditioning

EXP: 24.6 / 45

Shop Points: 5.0 SP

Techniques Learned: Qi Infusion Technique (Mastered)

She exhaled, chest rising and falling, hips shifting lightly, every movement flowing naturally, effortlessly, seductively. The forest had tested her in glimpses, and she had proven herself. The weaker beasts had fallen almost before they recognized her presence. Stronger ones had been controlled precisely, every strike measured, every movement Qi-enhanced.

Her body had become an instrument of perfection: seductive, predatory, unstoppable. G-cup bust, swaying hips, flawless face, and perfect musculature—the exaggeration that had once hindered her now amplified her mastery.

By afternoon, Seraphina allowed herself to pause, leaning against a tree and flexing lightly. The forest was quiet around her. Birds returned to their songs, small animals resumed their scuttling, but her aura remained undeniable, a predator in serene repose, impossible to ignore.

She smiled faintly, a mixture of satisfaction and anticipation.

For now, the afternoon sun fell across her demonic, angelic form, highlighting every perfected curve, every muscle, and the raw, intoxicating power that radiated from her very presence.

The forest had felt her steps today, and it would remember them.

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