This round palm force is like a rapidly spinning iron ball, capable of deflecting most of any attack’s power first, then resisting with its own strength.

Although the Celestial Fox’s pounce is fierce, it is too crude. It’s not that her martial skills are lacking, but rather she doesn’t need to cultivate martial skills.

Her true form’s pounce and bite are innate instincts. Under the blessing of the Earth Immortal Law, her speed is at its peak, and her Power reaches its utmost. For her, techniques and skills hold little significance.

Gao Xuan initially anticipated the Celestial Fox’s Power, and his palm strike was neither too high nor too low, perfectly countering her pounce.

However, once he released his palm force, he sensed something was wrong; the Celestial Fox’s pounce actually had variations.

Her massive claw descended, and three long claw tips inside it shot out like blades, fiercely clutching Gao Xuan’s hand.

With a tearing sound, the three claws penetrated Gao Xuan’s round palm force, shattered the Protective Perfection Sword Qi, and broke through the Five Elements Celestial Net Divine Light.

The three claws landed heavily on Gao Xuan’s body, leaving three deep claw marks on his face, chest, and abdomen.

If not for his strong Innate Primordial Chaos Dao Body, Gao Xuan would have been torn into four pieces by those claws.

As he watched the other Celestial Fox claw descending, Gao Xuan dared not resist and retreated rapidly, feeling empty in mind and body.

The other claw missed, creating three deep cracks in the air. The invisible spatial barriers Gao Xuan left behind were all torn apart by the Celestial Fox claw.

Standing more than ten zhang away after retreating, Gao Xuan’s injuries instantly healed.

The damage from the Celestial Fox claws wasn’t strong, at least not enough to truly break the Innate Primordial Chaos Dao Body.

However, the claws bypass all defenses and directly tear the body and Divine Soul, making this move extremely formidable.

Initially believing the Celestial Fox wouldn’t be a match for Heaven-Confusing, Gao Xuan now sees she’s not weak, possibly even stronger than Heaven-Confusing.

If Heaven-Confusing’s true form were found by the Celestial Fox, he likely wouldn’t withstand that grasp.

The Celestial Fox was surprised after missing her two consecutive strikes. She had only used the claw tearing Divine Techniques a few times and had never missed.

Unexpectedly, Gao Xuan healed immediately after being struck by the Celestial Fox claw. The claw tearing Divine Techniques seemed ineffective against him.

Though the Celestial Fox used all her strength to execute the claw move, she had no strength left to continue.

Despite using her special move, she couldn’t defeat Gao Xuan, and while she had the Nine Lives Immortal Body, continuing would lead to certain defeat. She lost the will to fight.

Reflecting on the Celestial Fox claw, Gao Xuan instantly executed Formless Nine Revolutions billions of times, quickly arriving at a reasonable answer.

He said to the Celestial Fox: "The Celestial Fox claw can bypass all defenses and strike directly at the true form. This move should originate from Celestial Fragrance Nine Colors. When it appears, it’s as if you’re smelling it; when you smell it, you see it. Once you have a sense, you’ll fall for it."

After thinking, he added, "No, it should be Celestial Fragrance Nine Colors derived from the Celestial Fox claw. The Celestial Fox claw is your Innate Divine Techniques, and under the enhancement of nine tails, it has the force to tear everything..."

The Celestial Fox’s furry fox face showed no expression, but inside, she felt a growing chill. This Daoist Gao Xuan’s eyes are too sharp; after only a few exchanges, he’s already seen through her founding principles clearly.

This level of insight surpasses all the Demon Emperors she knows.

Although the Nine-headed Dragon King is a great warrior, in this aspect, he’s far inferior. His nine heads’ natural Divine Techniques are brute-force based; they don’t demonstrate much wisdom.

The more the Celestial Fox thought, the more fearful she became. Suddenly, she reverted to human form and gracefully bowed to Gao Xuan: "Daoist Monarch, this disciple submits."

Gao Xuan laughed heartily: "I gave you a chance earlier, but you didn’t take it. Now that you can’t win, you want to surrender? That won’t work."

He continued encouraging: "Don’t be afraid; I don’t have many skills. Gather your spirit, unleash your full prowess, display elegance, showcase style. You are a Demon Emperor; you must not surrender..."

The Celestial Fox listened more fearfully, kneeling with her head deeply lowered, pleading: "Daoist Monarch, I truly submit. I beg you to spare my life; I’m willing to follow you forever, never to forsake..."

As a Demon Emperor, the Celestial Fox’s posture was exceedingly humble. Her human appearance was radiant and tender, adding a touch of endearing vulnerability to her plea.

"Those who surrender do not meet a good end."

Gao Xuan advised again, but the Celestial Fox remained immobile, still kneeling.

Gao Xuan shook his head: "If you offer your neck, then don’t expect me to show mercy."

Considering her cunning, Gao Xuan wasn’t confident in subduing her, nor did he have the energy for endless mind games. 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚

Keeping the Celestial Fox around would be harmful; even if Gao Xuan could withstand it, Ripples and Ice Soul, the two little girls, might fall prey to her.

This threat cannot be left unchecked.

Moreover, she had a chance before. The Celestial Fox only wanted to surrender when things went wrong; there’s no such good fortune.

Gao Xuan activated the Endless Celestial Dragon Claw, the dark gold claw blade reaching towards the kneeling Celestial Fox.

Though the Celestial Fox feigned a pitiful stance, inside, she was wary of Gao Xuan.

Upon seeing Gao Xuan mercilessly attacking, she cursed inwardly, calling him a ruthless Human.

She continued to wail: "Daoist Monarch, spare me, please..."

As the looming dark gold claw blade descended ferociously, the Celestial Fox abandoned her drama, flipping back to invoke her Nine-tailed Celestial Fox true form.

Shaking her nine tails, the Celestial Fragrance Nine-Color Banner unfurled, filling the air with fragrant clouds, while nine-colored divine light emitted myriad Spiritual Light.

For a moment, the fragrant clouds surged like a sea, the divine light shone like the sun, and the small Celestial Fox Palace displayed myriad fascinating illusions.

Ignoring any transformation by the Celestial Fox, Gao Xuan directed the Endless Celestial Dragon Claw to grab her.

The Endless Celestial Dragon Claw, having slain the Heaven-Confusing Demon Emperor and absorbed his Essence Blood and Divine Soul, had its power slightly enhanced.