Chapter 8

Chapter 8: The Duel of Strength and the Temptress' Arrival A Battle Under the Blood Moon

Xiao Ran stood with his bare chest glistening under the moonlight, his muscles tense as he eyed the man before him.

Bai Zhen, clad in crimson armor, rested his massive sword on his shoulder.

Yu Fei, still wearing only her thin silk robe, stood beside Xiao Ran, her dagger dripping with blood.

"So, you killed the Crown Prince's assassins," Bai Zhen said, his voice smooth. "I expected nothing less from a prince who refuses to die."

Xiao Ran smirked. "And you? Are you another one of his lackeys?"

Bai Zhen chuckled. "No. I serve no one but myself."

His black eyes glowed with amusement.

"But I came to see if you are truly worthy of power… or just another noble brat who got lucky."

Xiao Ran's smirk widened.

"Then stop talking and draw your sword."

A gust of wind blew through the estate as Bai Zhen's massive blade cut through the air.

The duel began.

Clash of Titans

Bai Zhen moved first, his sword whistling through the night.

Xiao Ran dodged, his footwork precise as he narrowly avoided the deadly edge.

The ground cracked under Bai Zhen's sheer force.

He's strong.

But Xiao Ran was faster.

He countered with a swift strike, his blade aimed for Bai Zhen's exposed ribs—

CLANG!

Bai Zhen blocked with ease, his lips curling into a grin.

"Not bad," he mused. "But not good enough."

He swung again, forcing Xiao Ran to leap back.

Yu Fei watched intently, her golden eyes glowing with lust and excitement.

"Men fighting with raw power… how thrilling," she murmured, licking her lips.

Xiao Ran heard her but focused on the battle.

Bai Zhen was a walking fortress, his strength overwhelming.

But Xiao Ran had something more than brute force.

He had cultivation.

Awakening the Inner Demon

As Bai Zhen came in for another swing, Xiao Ran closed his eyes for a brief moment.

His Qi surged, dark and potent.

He opened his eyes—now burning with a crimson glow.

Bai Zhen's expression changed for the first time.

"What the—?!"

Xiao Ran vanished, his speed now far beyond human limits.

Before Bai Zhen could react, Xiao Ran was behind him.

His sword flashed.

A deep gash appeared on Bai Zhen's arm.

Bai Zhen staggered, his eyes wide with surprise.

"You… What the hell was that?"

Xiao Ran twirled his blade.

"A lesson."

Bai Zhen looked at his bleeding arm, then suddenly laughed.

"Interesting," he muttered. "You're stronger than I thought."

He sheathed his sword.

"I'll fight you again someday."

Then, without another word, he vanished into the night.

Yu Fei sighed in disappointment.

"I was hoping for more blood."

Xiao Ran chuckled.

"Don't worry. There will be plenty more soon."

The Seductress Arrives

As the night settled, Xiao Ran returned to his chamber, Yu Fei by his side.

She pressed against him, her silk robe slipping down.

"Since we didn't finish earlier…" she purred, her fingers tracing his abs.

Xiao Ran was about to claim her once more when—

A knock at the door.

Yu Fei groaned in irritation.

"Who dares interrupt?"

Xiao Ran smirked. "Let's find out."

He opened the door.

A stunning woman stood there, dressed in a scandalously low-cut dress, her ample breasts barely contained.

Her lips were painted a sinful red, her eyes a mesmerizing shade of violet.

"My, my," she cooed, stepping inside. "A prince as handsome as the rumors say."

Yu Fei's golden eyes narrowed.

"Who the hell are you?"

The woman smiled seductively, her fingers trailing down Xiao Ran's chest.

"I am Mei Ling," she purred. "And I have come to offer my… services."

Xiao Ran raised an eyebrow.

"What kind of services?"

Mei Ling's lips curled into a wicked smile.

"The kind that only a man of power deserves."

She leaned closer, her breath hot against his skin.

Yu Fei scoffed.

"Another woman trying to seduce him?"

Mei Ling smirked.

"Oh, sweetheart," she whispered. "I don't seduce men. They beg for me."

She then grazed her teeth along Xiao Ran's jawline, her fingers slipping lower—

But before she could go any further, Yu Fei grabbed her wrist.

"You'll have to share," she growled.

Mei Ling laughed softly.

"Oh, darling… I wouldn't have it any other way."

And just like that—the night turned wild.