In the dense forest.
A handsome youth in a moon-white robe descended from the sky, landing on the withered leaves.
With a casual wave, a jade clasp floated before him, trembling in the air before falling to the ground.
“Earth Escape… quite a cautious fellow!”
Jiang Wu narrowed his eyes, collected the jade clasp, then tapped his brow.
Instantly, golden light blazed. A golden lotus flew from his brow, radiating faint golden glow.
“Go!”
With Jiang Wu’s calm voice, the golden lotus rushed into the ground, spinning rapidly like a golden drill, soon vanishing deep underground.
At the same time, Jiang Wu released his divine sense—far stronger than peers—probing deep into the earth.
In moments, a mocking smile appeared on Jiang Wu’s face.
“Found you!”
Underground.
Mo Fan fled madly via Earth Escape, unsure how deep he had gone, but the killing intent from above grew heavier.
He knew the golden treasure’s speed far exceeded his escape, sinking his heart.
He had planned to flee far enough first to break the divine sense lock for safety, but now it seemed he would face the terrifying Geng Metal treasure before escaping the lock.
Mo Fan considered using Heaven Swallowing Divine Ability but quickly abandoned it.
Heaven Swallowing was not omnipotent. If the opponent far outpowered him, not only could he fail to swallow the treasure, but he might be injured by it.
Jiang Wu’s cultivation was only mid Core Formation, but he was a terror who could step into late Core Formation casually.
More terrifying, he was one of Tianlu Holy Land’s three direct disciples—a true genius!
Not just in Tianlu Holy Land, but across the Divine Domain, he was renowned. Less than a century of cultivation had brought him to such heights!
He also had an elegant title: “Thousand Illusion Prince.”
Rumored related to his cultivation method, his strength was unfathomable, far beyond ordinary late Core Formation cultivators!
This was why Mo Fan dared not use Heaven Swallowing lightly.
“Fellow Daoist, we have no grudge—why pursue relentlessly?!”
Mo Fan gritted his teeth, transmitting via divine sense.
“No grudge?”
“Do you believe that?”
Jiang Wu’s playful voice rang in Mo Fan’s ear, then turned indifferent: “Release my junior sister and submit to me. This seat may spare your life.”
These words ignited killing intent in Mo Fan. He laughed loudly: “Fine, this king will release your junior sister!”
With that, he opened his mouth, releasing Lu Yuyao from his storage pouch, placing her directly above as a shield.
If Jiang Wu insisted on attacking, Lu Yuyao would bear the brunt!
More importantly, deep underground, pressure and lack of air would soon kill the unconscious Lu Yuyao. If he did not intervene, she would die quickly!
“You deserve death!”
Indeed, upon Lu Yuyao’s release, Jiang Wu’s voice turned ice-cold, killing intent exposed!
But Mo Fan was unconcerned.
He cared not for Lu Yuyao’s life or death. Though beautiful, she was an enemy.
He had kept her for moments like this—to embody her value.
Originally planning to use her as hostage, but facing Jiang Wu’s wordless attacks, he could only throw her out to block while preserving himself.
In fact, Mo Fan’s plan succeeded. To protect Lu Yuyao, Jiang Wu ceased pursuing Mo Fan.
The golden lotus treasure slowed, retracting killing qi, emitting soft glow that enveloped Lu Yuyao, quickly flying her to the surface.
Even so, Jiang Wu’s divine sense still locked Mo Fan, grimacing him.
“I’ve given you the person—what more do you want?!”
Mo Fan’s low voice rang, killing intent in his eyes.
“This seat said: submit, become my dog, and I spare you. Otherwise, only death!”
“You have no choice!”
Jiang Wu spoke domineeringly. Several lotus petals detached from the golden lotus, turning into streaks of light shooting toward Mo Fan!
Mo Fan’s pupils shrank. Immortal law circulated within. Instantly, Earth Crystal Battle Armor emerged on his surface.
The Crimson Crystal Armor eased Mo Fan slightly, but he did not stop. With continuous Earth power output, the soil above crystallized visibly.
In moments, the crystal soil layer above reached ten zhang thick!
On the surface, Jiang Wu furrowed his brows, his vast divine sense monitoring underground.
“What is this—a divine ability?”
Jiang Wu murmured, then glanced at the sky battlefield, sneering: “Mere Demon General—how strong can your divine ability be?”
“Since you refuse submission, die!”
With that, Jiang Wu changed his hand seal. The underground streaks accelerated, piercing the crimson crystal soil in instants.
Buzz—
Brilliant golden light burst from the ground cave. A massive golden lotus flew out, appearing before Jiang Wu.
The lotus light receded, revealing the lotus platform and the beautiful woman upon it.
Jiang Wu’s expression indifferent, he waved, spiritual power flowing, instantly shifting the woman before him.
Lu Yuyao was in deep coma, limp and floating quietly before Jiang Wu.
Looking at her beautiful face, Jiang Wu’s expression softened. He stroked her smooth cheek, injecting spiritual power.
“Mm…”
With a soft moan, Lu Yuyao awoke from slumber, slowly opening her eyes.
Seeing the handsome youth close by, Lu Yuyao’s red lips parted: “Senior Brother Jiang…”
“It’s me!”
Jiang Wu smiled gently: “Don’t fear—you are safe now.”
“Thank you, Senior Brother Jiang. I thought I’d never see you again…”
Seeing the gentle Jiang Wu, Lu Yuyao’s eyes teared up, voice choking.
“Silly girl—how could Senior Brother abandon you?”
“You are very important to me!”
Jiang Wu stroked her face, smiling. Then he paused, leaning his face close to Lu Yuyao.
“Sen… Senior Brother, what… are you doing?”
Smelling Jiang Wu’s scent, Lu Yuyao blushed, heart pounding like a deer.
“You are so beautiful—I want to possess you forever!”
“Junior Sister Yuyao, can we fuse together forever?”
Jiang Wu looked seriously at Lu Yuyao. She swallowed, nodding subconsciously.
“I knew Junior Sister Yuyao is the best!”
Jiang Wu beamed, but soon furrowed his brows—Lu Yuyao’s waist storage pouch flew up.
“Junior Sister, what are you doing?”
Jiang Wu frowned, then his expression changed—he sensed mental fluctuations different from Lu Yuyao.
At that moment, the storage pouch opened automatically, pale golden crystals pouring out.
“This is… such dense fire spiritual power!”
Jiang Wu’s face changed drastically, realizing instantly. He formed a seal, shouting: “Thousand Illusion Golden Lotus!”
Boom!!
A massive explosion echoed across the island!
Underground, Mo Fan fleeing downward finally sensed the locking divine sense dissipate. His lips curled slightly.
Success.
Dare scheme against this king—blow you to bits!
