NTR: Choice Based System

Ye Yang felt exhausted, not because he was weak but because of the environment of forest of the Whispering Woods, which was working against him.

It was treating Ye Yang as a foreign object in its environment, which made one thing clear to him: "I have to leave this place soon."

With those thoughts in his mind, he rushed deeper, as only after crossing this place could he reach the place of abundant Yang energy.

But it was not simple. Another creature lunged at him, this time a large serpent that started rolling around him, seeing Ye Yang as its prey.

The serpent, a grotesque monstrosity of emerald scales and venom-dripping fangs, coiled around Ye Yang, its muscular body constricting with terrifying force.

Ye Yang, gasping for breath, felt his bones grinding against each other.

He channelled his Qi into his arms, pushing against the serpent's coils with all his might.

Suddenly, an idea sparked in his mind. Drawing upon the Fire Demon's teachings, he focused his Qi into his palm, igniting it with a burst of internal fire.

The serpent, sensing the sudden surge of heat, recoiled in pain.

Ye Yang seized the opportunity, twisting his body and plunging his sword into the serpent's exposed underbelly.

The serpent let out a deafening roar, its emerald scales shimmering with a sickly green light.

It thrashed violently, its coils whipping around, sending Ye Yang crashing into a nearby tree.

He landed with a grunt, his body aching. The serpent, seemingly unaffected by the blow, slithered towards him, its eyes burning with malevolent rage.

Ye Yang knew he couldn't simply rely on brute force. This creature was not merely an animal; it was a manifestation of the forest's will, a guardian of this ancient place.

He had to find a way to sever its connection to the life force of the woods, to weaken it at its source.

He closed his eyes, focusing on the subtle currents of energy that flowed through the forest, trying to sense the source of the serpent's unnatural strength.

He felt a pulsing energy, a heartbeat of the forest, emanating from a nearby grove of ancient trees.

With a surge of adrenaline, Ye Yang leaped towards the grove, the serpent in hot pursuit.

He fought his way through the dense undergrowth, the serpent's coils snapping at his heels.

Finally, he reached the grove, a circle of towering trees that seemed to hum with an unseen energy.

In the centre of the grove, he found an ancient well, its waters reflecting the eerie green light of the serpent's eyes.

He realized that this well was the source of the serpent's power, a conduit for the raw, untamed energy of the forest.

He drew his sword and plunged it into the well, severing the connection between the serpent and its source of power.

The serpent let out a shriek of agony, its emerald scales fading to a dull grey. Its movements became sluggish, its strength waning rapidly.

Ye Yang seized the moment, delivering a final, decisive blow. The serpent collapsed to the ground, its lifeless form twitching once before going still.

Exhausted but triumphant, Ye Yang leaned against a tree, catching his breath.

He had defeated the serpent, but he knew that this was not the end. The forest was a living entity, and it would continue to resist his presence.

He knew he had to push on, to reach the heart of the Whispering Woods, to find the vortex of Yang energy. He had come too far to turn back now.

As he continued his journey, he felt a strange sensation, a sense of being watched. He turned, but saw nothing.

The forest remained eerily silent, the only sound the rustling of the leaves in the wind.
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He pressed on, his senses alert. He knew that the forest was still watching him, testing him, waiting for him to make a mistake.

But Ye Yang was determined. He would not be deterred. He would reach his goal, no matter what obstacles lay in his path.

The journey continued to be arduous. He encountered more creatures, some bizarre and grotesque, others eerily beautiful.

He navigated treacherous terrain, crossed treacherous ravines, and endured the constant pressure of the forest's will.

Finally, after weeks of relentless travel, he reached the heart of the Whispering Woods. Before him, a breathtaking sight unfolded.

A massive oak tree, its branches reaching towards the heavens, stood at the centre of a clearing. And beneath its roots, a swirling vortex of pure Yang energy pulsed with an almost blinding intensity.

Ye Yang felt a surge of exhilaration. He had reached his destination. He had faced the challenges of the Whispering Woods and emerged victorious.

Now, he could finally begin his training, to unlock his true potential and forge his own destiny.

He sat down beneath the ancient oak tree, his eyes fixed on the mesmerizing vortex. He took a deep breath, preparing to immerse himself in the torrent of Yang energy.

But just then, he sensed an energy manifesting in front of him. It took the shape of a woman with a half-revealed body, her eyes an eerie green, and her features otherworldly.

Ye Yang stopped what he was doing. He could sense that the woman in front of him was dangerous and more powerful than any creature he had faced until now in the Whispering Woods.

"You humans are really persistent," she spoke, her voice melodious.

"You also want to use the Yang energy of mine, but do you think you have what it takes to have what is mine?"

Ye Yang was still thinking how to handle the situation. His instincts were warning him not to fight the woman in front of him.

He asked, "Why do you think I'm not qualified enough to use this Yang energy? And how does it belong to you?" He asked, remaining vigilant.

The woman scoffed, "How does it belong to me? This forest, it's mine, including this Yang energy which is released by my body as waste, which you humans use to condense your Yang energy."

"But among others, you are the first human who was stupid enough to ask me this."

"What? There were other humans too who came here?" he asked, his interest piqued.

"Yes, there were others, but only one among them could pass my test and use the Yang energy, while others became puppets of mine."

Her eyes glowed an eerie green, and hundreds of undead started crawling out of the ground. One thing was common among them: their eyes were all green, and a string of dark energy tethered each of them to the woman in front of him.