Shi Yan led her towards the sparsely populated sea area, deliberately separating from the others. She felt no anxiety at all about leaving the main group—because Shi Yan had chosen to accompany her instead of Audrey.

This very separation brought her an inexplicable joy, a deep sense of physical and mental delight.

Layers of starlight coiled around her form. Within that dazzling luminescence, Mei Ji appeared languid, subtly pressing closer to Shi Yan, entirely unconcerned that her full, beautiful legs were brushing against his. She smiled faintly and said, "You really don't need to rush back to the Desolate Domain. Yes, the clansmen of the Five Races are all looking for you now, but our Phantom Race and the White Bone Race are not actively targeting you, are we?"

Shi Yan’s breath grew heavy; his brow furrowed, his eyes blazing red. He growled, "What are you trying to say?"

"If you're willing, our Phantom Race can take you in. We can secretly return to the Phantom Race headquarters. I believe, with the Rune Tower of Profound Meaning in hand, our people will certainly treat you as the most honored guest! Don't worry, I know some hidden routes that should allow us to evade many powerhouses!" Mei Ji urged him on.

"If I had reached the Domain Ancestor realm and could move freely within your Phantom Race, I would go with you now. But at present..." Shi Yan shook his head.

Mei Ji paused, then immediately understood. "You're worried we might mean you harm?"

"Right now, I trust no one but myself! According to what you said, the Rune Tower of Profound Meaning is so precious that none of the Seven Races would show mercy if they knew where I was. I don't believe your Phantom Race, knowing I'm only at the first level of the Immortal realm and easily slain, would truly restrain themselves?" Shi Yan scoffed coldly.

Mei Ji fell silent. Upon careful reflection, she couldn't honestly say that the elders of the Phantom Race would handle the situation delicately just because of her presence.

"You are right. Only when your strength is sufficient can you negotiate terms," she conceded. She wasn't foolish; it was simply that, being a member of the Phantom Race, the thought hadn't immediately occurred to her.

"What did you discuss with them before separating? Why did you split up?" she asked again.

Shi Yan gazed deeply at her, his eyes flashing with an inexplicable light that made Mei Ji's spirit tremble. The light possessed a sharp aggressiveness that left her slightly unsettled.

He did not answer.

Mei Ji did not press the issue further, feeling vaguely that it might relate to her personally, and sensing that Shi Yan himself hadn't quite settled on a final decision.

This was indeed the case.

Because he had indulged too deeply in the exhilarating satisfaction of devouring power, he had continued to absorb energy relentlessly, resulting in his divine body and soul feeling extremely uncomfortable, placing him in a very perilous situation.

He had experienced similar episodes before.

In previous instances, he had released this pent-up energy through satisfying his desires—a method he knew was effective. Now, given the current circumstances, a particular idea resurfaced in his mind.

He originally had two options: Audrey, or Mei Ji.

Between these two, he quickly made his decision: he would choose Mei Ji as his focus.

As for Audrey, with Ming Hao and Ming Hong present—especially Ming Hong, who was Audrey's fierce spirit and always nearby—he couldn't overcome the mental barrier, forcing him to set her aside.

That left only Mei Ji.

Yet, even with Mei Ji, to forcefully engage with her purely for the purpose of stabilizing his divine body and soul made Shi Yan feel somewhat conflicted.

He had another option: in a short span of time, if he encountered any female martial artists, he could capture one to vent his needs.

His current condition was exceptionally poor. Based on his past experience, the amount of Soul Altar essence and Death Qi he had just consumed this time was too much for his divine body to bear alone. Any woman who shared intimacy with him would receive immense benefits, gaining mysterious energy to temper her physical body and perhaps even refine her Soul Altar...

They arrived at a submarine stone forest. Strange rock pillars, resembling colossal, multicolored crystals, stood vertically. These bizarre formations glittered with a bright sheen in the deep sea, presenting a magnificent spectacle.

Shi Yan observed it from a distance, noting that the forest was quite vast, perhaps spanning a hundred miles—an excellent place to conceal themselves.

He released his spiritual consciousness, extending his spatial profundity to sense the surroundings. After a few seconds, he retracted his awareness and plunged directly into the stone forest.

"Crack! Crack! Crack!"

A thick pillar was carved out, hollowed from the inside, and Shi Yan swiftly flashed into the space within with Mei Ji following close behind.

Mei Ji's charming face was filled with confusion as she watched Shi Yan's anomalous actions. Her heart struggled to fathom his intentions, assuming he merely intended to sit quietly there to cultivate.

The stone pillar resembled a giant tree trunk, hollowed inside to form a small, jade-like chamber capable of holding three to five people standing side-by-side.

Shi Yan sealed the entrance he had carved from the inside using a spatial barrier. He then condensed profound energy to isolate their aura, preventing anyone from detecting abnormality here.

"Are you going to meditate and cultivate? Don't worry, I'll keep watch over the surroundings for you; I'll let you know if anyone approaches," Mei Ji offered naturally.

However, Shi Yan merely stared at her, not settling into a meditative posture. His crimson eyes grew increasingly intense.

"You?" Mei Ji began to feel uneasy.

"I want you," Shi Yan said abruptly after a long silence, his words concise and piercing. "Your body can help me resolve this current trouble; it can help me release these negative emotions."

Mei Ji’s body jolted, and she instinctively retreated until her back hit the jade-like rock wall. Her face, capable of charming all beings, was now etched with panic and distress. "Y-you, what nonsense are you spouting? What time is it for this? Even if you desired my body, shouldn't you find a better excuse? The timing, the timing is all wrong..."

Under Shi Yan's searing gaze of desire, Mei Ji was completely overwhelmed, struck by an inexplicable sense of dread.

"I am not joking."

Shi Yan’s breathing grew ragged. He realized that the moment he resolved to adopt this course of action, the attraction he felt toward Mei Ji intensified several times over, igniting the flames of desire in his heart until they became impossible to suppress.

At this moment, Mei Ji was clad in a tight, rose-red long dress that left no doubt about her nearly perfect physique. Her alluring, fiery curves, her full, swelling peaks, her sensuous, richly colored lips, and her captivating allure made Shi Yan’s mouth go dry and his mind reel.

"Explain yourself clearly!" Mei Ji cried out, her posterior pressed against the jade wall, her lovely face shifting colors.

"The Devouring Profundity I cultivate, along with..." Shi Yan spoke rapidly, explaining the backlash effects of the Devouring Profundity, specifically emphasizing the influence of negative emotions. He added that the purified power held miraculous benefits for the woman he shared intimacy with. "This benefits you as well; you might not be losing out. And I do have other options..."

"What other options?" Mei Ji asked, surprised.

"I could choose any woman to share intimacy with, but as you know, I would surely kill her afterward to ensure my location isn't revealed. This would waste some power—power that could be invaluable for tempering the physical body and achieving life metamorphosis!" Shi Yan stated firmly.

"You chose me. Besides these reasons, are there others? If you intend to give benefits to your partner, why didn't you choose Audrey?" Mei Ji gritted her teeth, her cheeks flushed scarlet. She felt her body growing soft, sensing the internal restlessness and a strange mix of surprise and excitement.

"I want you! You are beautiful, you understand charm techniques, and you can give me incomparable pleasure!" Shi Yan roared, his demeanor becoming ferocious as if a wild beast was about to break free from within him.

"If I understand correctly, you're saying I am more beautiful than her? That I satisfy you more and move you more deeply?" Mei Ji bit her lip, unable to stop herself from licking her mouth, her eyes swimming with suggestive passion.

"Exactly! Are you satisfied?" Shi Yan barked roughly.

"I am satisfied," Mei Ji replied with a flirtatious smile, her watery eyes swirling with light. "Since you answered correctly, I will, I will..."

The rose-red gown slowly slipped away, revealing a snow-white, scorching hot physique. It possessed the rich, mature sensuality unique to women, enough to drive any man mad.

Shi Yan was certainly a man, and he naturally descended into madness.

With a roar like a fierce beast, Shi Yan suddenly pressed down upon Mei Ji's tantalizing, hot body, tearing the still partially remaining gown to shreds. His mouth descended upon her heavy, intoxicating peaks, kissing them with unrestrained passion.

"Uuuuh..."

Mei Ji let out a soul-shattering cry of pleasure. She felt her entire body burning hot and tightly drew her straight legs together, realizing with shame that her core was already slick and wet.

In a daze, she recalled Shi Yan's fingertips making small movements against her private parts back on Skeleton Island, and her entire being went limp.

"Sss-sss!"

Shi Yan's clothes instantly ripped to fragments, exposing his robust and magnificent physique. His body seemed forged from steel, radiating a dominant masculine power that caused Mei Ji's beautiful, watery eyes to shine with fascination. She bit her lip inwardly, her heart feeling as though it were melting in a raging fire.

Although she had studied charm techniques within her clan, she had never experienced such intimate closeness with a man. Gazing upon Shi Yan's powerful form, her composure wavered, and she became somewhat involuntarily aroused. A startling crimson flush began to spread across her fair skin.

She, too, was moved...

"Serve me! Use your Phantom Race's charm techniques!" Shi Yan grinned, his body straightening like a spear. His large hand struck Mei Ji's full, upturned buttocks forcefully, causing the flesh to tremble slightly, sending mesmerizing ripples across her curves. "You know what to do."

Mei Ji's beautiful eyes were filled with an enchanting allure. She let out a soft, feigned cry of pain. "I learned all the charm techniques when I came of age, but I’ve never actually used them. I might be a little rusty..."

Saying this, she slowly knelt down before Shi Yan's lower body, her long, unbound hair cascading over her pale waist, her full hips slightly raised.

Her slender jade fingers extended, grasping him with both hands, and she drew her rich, full lips toward him...

Shi Yan sucked in a sharp breath; every pore on his body opened, assaulted by an ineffable, exquisite sensation, his divine body feeling as if it were about to explode.

In this moment, he deeply understood the praise given to the women of the Phantom Race—every woman of the Phantom Race is a seductive siren, the endless dream of men.

Mei Ji buried her face near his groin, kneeling slightly with her hips tilted back. While moving her tongue, she would occasionally sweep back the stray strands of hair covering her face, looking up at him with an expression of irresistible enchantment.

That gaze lured away Shi Yan's entire soul... Ah, mine is hard, please cast a monthly ticket for me~~~ (To be continued) RQ