Qidao Nanyue was the Society Head of the Divine Dragon Society. Today, she was enjoying a rare rest day. Normally, she would be addressing the topics of discussion from within the society. Whether it was about the situation of affiliates, the report of resources, or bringing to attention talents to elevate to a better standing, she was quite busy usually. However, today, nothing needed to be addressed. At least, nothing that this Demi-god 6th realm has to be concerned about. There are always some issues that go along in the society, given its size, but that can be handled by the Elders. Sure, she could cultivate today, solidify her comprehension of this realm and then strive for the next, but the mind does need relaxation. No one after all is a cultivation machine. Even so, her pace of reaching Demi-god 6th realm in less than 1,000 years was commendable. It was rightfully a fast pace, though it could be said “as expected” from a genius of her generation.

Currently, she’s in her courtyard of her mansion in the Divine Dragon Society, attended to by servants of the Primordial Spirit realm, some of them at the cusp of Demi-god. Currently, she’s enjoying tea in a pavilion, overlooking her garden while being attentive tended to by a servant who is maintaining a respectful distance away.

The Divine Dragon Society. Qidao Nanyue didn’t have a smooth sailing reaching her position. In fact, were it not for an accident in a secret realm by the first candidate for Society Head, she wouldn’t be the Society Head at all. Born to a poor family, she had endured hardship as a mortal. When her cultivation talent was discovered by her initial mentor from an affiliate of the Divine Dragon Society, she was elevated from poverty into the world of cultivation. Her remarkable talent let her carve out a name for herself in her prime, and soon the Divine Dragon Society took notice. She was thus taken and brought into the Divine Dragon Society directly, and quickly rose the ranks to be Elder. Her talent in cultivation and leading people made her a promising talent to take over the Divine Dragon Society, as the head then knew his time was short. However, there was the first candidate; one who had better cultivation potential than her. He was a genius in his own generation, more than how Qidao Nanyue was a genius in her generation. If he didn’t meet with an unfortunate accident in a secret realm, trapped inside as the realm sealed itself off indefinitely, she would never have become the Society Head. However, there are no “what ifs” in the world. What’s done is done, and she strives to raise the Divine Dragon Society even further.

Things were actually going good. There was the unfortunate situation where they detected the request for aid of an Elder from generations back, who was presumed dead before. The Elder dispatched to aid however seemed to have met an unfortunate end, so currently there is discussion of retaliation. Everyone’s opinion was gravitating to revenge, seeing as it was a stain to their honor and reputation; the only matter is how far will they go? That part hasn’t been decided, and it was supposed to be decided upon tomorrow.

So for now, what Qidao Nanyue can do is relax her mind, and let the topics for tomorrow filter out from her mind. Have her mind achieve a sense of clarity, and then enjoy the moment. And that’s what she’s doing.

…

Well, that’s what she’s supposed to be doing, however she felt the aura of someone powerful. Judging by the trajectory, they seem to be passing by the Divine Dragon Society, if not headed directly to it. As such, she put down her tea, flew up to the sky and pulled out her sword.

Qidao Nanyue furrowed her brow. She could sense the person rapidly approaching. 

100 kilometers… 

80 kilometers… 

60 kilometers… They were coming in quite fast.

She was met in the sky with other Elders, who had also sensed the aura of the strong. These were all Demi-gods in their own right, so she was confident whatever was approaching, they could handle it. As the person approaching got in range, everyone activated their techniques to lock the space in front and surround them, effectively making a net to stop them. However, the strange thing was that the person moving was not impeded by the locked space. Rather, they even sped up!

Quickly, they realized something was wrong. However, before they could ready another plan, the figure landed in the middle of the Divine Dragon Society, creating a deep crater about a kilometer across in the middle, sending a powerful shockwave all throughout the Divine Dragon Society. Some unfortunate seedlings who were taken in early with low cultivation were sent flying, quickly aided by those more powerful than them. 

“KNOCK, KNOCK!! FOX SCOUT COOKIES!!” Qidao Nanyue could hear a melodious voice shout out from within the billowing dust. Whatever that strange phrase was, it felt like a taunt, which worked.

Frowning, and clearly angered by whoever it was, Qidao Nanyue and the other Elders floated above the crater, readying their techniques.

“You have trespassed and caused damage at the Divine Dragon Society!” Qidao Nanyue shouted, using her Qi to transmit her voice around. “Pay the damages, submit, or perish! Choose!”

“Eh, I don’t feel like it. You don’t want my cookies?” A reply suddenly came from the smoke. The voice was young, yet melodious. The strong aura had vanished, however there was still the aura of practitioner in the crater. Judging by the aura, Qidao Nanyue could tell they were a Foundation Establishment cultivator at the 1st realm.

That was a big slap to her face, and the face of the Divine Dragon Society! A mere Foundation Establishment fledgling not giving face to them? How insulting!

“Fine! Perish where you stand!”

“Oh, you’re going to start? Okay then, hit me with your best shot, numbfucks.”

“NUMBFUCKS?!” She shouted. Even with a pleasing voice like that of the intruder, with such a vulgar tongue, anyone would be offended! She decided there was no leniency required as she made a slashing motion. Her slash transcended space, slashing directly where the intruder was at. She expected them to be bisected, however, she furrowed her brow. What?!

It was no wonder why. She could still sense her technique after she had released it, and the 1st Slash of Absolute Clarity dissipated as soon as it made contact with something.

“Yawn.” The melodious voice inside the dust and smoke stated. This however couldn’t obstruct the view any further, as the slash had caused a vortex that cleared away the dust and smoke. There, Qidao Nanyue could see clearly who she was facing…and her mind almost went blank.

There, in the center of the crater, was a snow fox. It was small, more appropriately to call it a snow fox pup or kit. It was seated obediently at the center, with no blood or marks of battle on its body, nor any blemishes whatsoever.

A fox… How can a fox like that withstand a blow of mine?! Did she have a heaven-defying artifact? However, something like that could only block the blow once. Qidao Nanyue thought to herself. In that case, it’ll soon die after multiple blows.

“No need to hold back. Elders, kill it!” Qidao Nanyue sneered. Quickly, the Elders mobilized their techniques, causing blue fire to rise, meteors to fall, and thunder to come crashing down. Space was rent and torn. Qidao Nanyue even contributed to the attack as well. However, no matter what they did, the only thing that happened was…the fox curling up into a circle and turning its back on them.

“So weak. Not even good enough to be a tickle, moreso a massage.” It scoffed, swishing its tail lazily.

That action made Qidao Nanyue and every Elder see red. They were angry to high heaven. One thing was on their mind now: THIS FOX HAS TO DIE!! 

“Activate the Divine Dragon Slaughtering Array!” Quickly, Qidao Nanyue and the Elders channeled their consciousness to the grand array surrounding the Divine Dragon Society. Sure, their primary defensive array that shielded the Divine Dragon Society was somehow penetrated despite staying intact, but that didn’t mean it was the only array. They had an array exclusive for killing, something that would be utilized if ever they were attacked. Now was the time to use it.

The surroundings of the fox got hazy, as flood dragons began to form from the mist. They launched attacks at the fox, each strike as strong as a Demi-god in the 9th realm. This proved the might of the array, and the might of the Divine Dragon Society! However…

As each flood dragon attacked, using their breath and their claws, sundering the land and space, the fox didn’t budge a centimeter. It just stayed curled up, occasionally glancing around as flood dragons rained torrents of attacks on it.

…

10 minutes have passed. Over 50 flood dragons rained down attacks on the fox. The fox just laid down, not moving at all. Qidao Nanyue coughed up blood.

20 minutes have passed. Now, 100 flood dragons rained down attacks on the fox. The fox got up, sat down, and scratched its right ear with its right leg. Of course, as a cultivator, the fox would’ve been immune to mere mortal insects like ticks that could cause the itch. That only meant that it was taunting them still. Qidao Nanyue cursed its ancestors in her mind over and over.

40 minutes have passed. With over 200 flood dragons attacking, the fox…groomed itself. It seemed to be not affected in the slightest, even in a formation with its strength growing, and at this point could kill Demi-gods of the 10th realm. It then finally spoke something.

“Well, I’ve had my fun, so let’s stop this charade.” The fox sat down and swished its tail. Then…the dragon vein of the Divine Dragon Society suddenly vanished. With the ambient supplier of energy now gone, the two arrays of the Divine Dragon Society went offline, and even broke. Qidao Nanyue and the other Elders who were flying were dumbfounded.

“What happened?!” Qidao Nanyue exclaimed. She was trying to mobilize qi from the environment, but all she got were pittances. The rich qi from their dragon vein was gone! Suddenly, a wave of dread came upon her. This was more so with the elders. Quickly, they tried to run.

“Ahem. Once again.” The fox spoke again. As she spoke, the space changed, as several Demi-gods emerged from thin air, teleporting to the edges of the Divine Dragon Society locking space. 

“FOX SCOUT COOKIES!!” Soon, a hundred Demi-gods of the 10th realm surrounded the Divine Dragon Society.

Qidao Nanyue fainted.

Sagefox

Well, I hope you enjoy the chapter. I had a blast writing this one down.

No. Xing doesn't have any fox scout cookies. Yet. Once she has grubby hands, she'll make some.