Plan B was to attack the Hujie Kingdom. They marched toward Hujie Kingdom with determination.
Inside the kingdom, a man in black attire commanded coldly, "Attack."
The soldiers obeyed, and chaos erupted. Many of the kingdom's defenders were wounded. After some time, Princess Li Long and Prince Yulong arrived to confront the attackers. They fought valiantly, but their strength alone was insufficient.
In a desperate moment, Princess Li Long revealed her true form—a magnificent nine-tailed fox.
But her power was not her own. She was under the control of the man in black. Tragically, she turned against her own kingdom, attacking its soldiers.
At that critical moment, Crown Prince Li Chou arrived. With swift precision, he saved Prince Yulong from the assault of the possessed princess.
Knowing the danger of her uncontrolled power—a nine-tailed fox could destroy everything in its path—Crown Prince Li Chou poured every ounce of his strength into restoring her mind.
Princess Li Long returned to normal, but the effort left Li Chou gravely wounded. Before he could recover, the man in black struck him down.
Then, Chief God Hei Ping arrived, his presence turning the tide. The man in black, realizing he could not overcome the Chief God, ordered a retreat. The battle was over.
The First Concubine of the Fox Emperor, Li Lan, wept inconsolably for her fallen son.
Crown Prince Li Chou was given a grand and solemn funeral. Emperor Li Lan and Empress Liang mourned deeply. He had died saving Hujie Kingdom and was remembered as "the savior of the kingdom."
Princess Li Long sobbed bitterly.
Empress Xiao Yufan gently comforted her: "Li Long, it's alright. Do not cry so much, or you will make yourself ill."
Princess Li Long shook her head, "I miss Brother Li Chou so much."
Empress Xiao Yufan placed a hand on her shoulder. "I understand. But his death was not in vain. He died to save the world. He will always be remembered. You must stay strong. I must leave now, but we will meet again soon."
After Empress Xiao Yufan departed, Chief God Hei Ping sent a message requesting to see Princess Li Long.
In the Heavenly Realm,
Princess Li Long approached the Chief God.
"Chief God, you wished to see me?" she asked.
"Yes," Hei Ping replied. "Tell me what happened during the battle."
Princess Li Long hesitated. "I do not remember clearly. When I was in my true form… I looked into the eyes of the man in black and… I lost control. I do not know what happened after that."
"I understand," Hei Ping said calmly. "You may return now."
Princess Li Long bowed and left.
Hei Ping murmured to himself, eyes narrowing, "It seems he has come again. I was certain before it was not him… but now… I know it was him. Only he could control a spirit fox."
His attendant asked, "Who is he, my lord?"
Hei Ping's voice hardened. "He is…"
To be continued.