The blazing sun hung high overhead, scorching the earth as a searing atmosphere filled the air.
Supreme Emperor Xia Ritian clenched the Ten-Pattern Sun-Rank Ritual Artifact in his hand—the Mysterious Black Bird Heavenly Seal.
The Mysterious Black Bird Heavenly Seal, which had originally radiated a mysterious black glow, was now slowly losing its light and returning to an utterly ordinary appearance.
Hand over the Ten-Pattern Sun-Rank Ritual Artifact, the Mysterious Black Bird Heavenly Seal?
Those words echoed endlessly in Xia Ritian's mind.
Gradually, Xia Ritian narrowed his eyes dangerously. A cold glint flickered within them as he stared fixedly at Lu Xuan, who appeared so composed before him.
Lu Xuan stood with his hands behind his back, his expression calm, yet an overwhelming aura faintly radiated from his body—one no one could ignore.
"Senior Lu!"
At that moment, Xia Ritian slowly spoke. His voice was low and hoarse, carrying a trace of probing caution. "Were your previous words true?"
Having said that, Xia Ritian paused slightly, drew a deep breath, and continued.
"The Spirit Ruins Land belongs to our Great Xia Dynasty Royal Family. This is no trivial matter. I hope Senior will not jest about it."
After all, Xia Ritian was not like his daughter Xia Mingyue, who trusted Lu Xuan without reservation.
In this cultivation world where the strong devoured the weak, human hearts were unfathomable. Who could guarantee anything to him?
Who was to say that Lu Xuan before him did not harbor sinister intentions?
If he rashly handed over the Mysterious Black Bird Heavenly Seal now—
Should Lu Xuan go back on his word on the spot, their Great Xia Dynasty Royal Family would no longer have any means to resist. They could only be slaughtered at another's whim.
This Mysterious Black Bird Heavenly Seal was