Dimensional Judgment Descends

Hongyan's mouth hung slightly open, utterly astonished.

Immediately after, a giant dragon constructed from flames rested the tips of its two pairs of wings on Ling Yuan's left and right shoulders.

The next second

The fire dragon transformed into pure energy and gradually adhered to Ling Yuan's body.

Amidst the firelight

A figure clad in a red and white ceremonial robe appeared before everyone.

And cradled in his arms was Hongyu, looking utterly bewildered.

"Who are you?" Hongyan raised an eyebrow, slowly drawing his Metal Vessel and pointing it at Ling Yuan.

Three figures surrounded Ling Yuan around Hongyan, and the surrounding soldiers quickly closed in.

"Princess!"

Xia Huangwen was dumbfounded. What was going on?

Everything was fine just a moment ago; how could it change so suddenly!

Surrounded by everyone, Ling Yuan showed no signs of panic. Instead, he held the little princess, Ren Kougyoku, in a princess carry.

Ling Yuan ignored everyone, looking into the distance, his calm voice ringing out, "I originally planned to accompany you to see that so-called Labyrinth, but it seems flying there will be faster now."

After all, he would rather die than admit he couldn't ride a horse!

To break the awkwardness, he had to make a grand exit!

With that, Ling Yuan looked at Hongyan opposite him, a smile tugging at the corner of his lips. "Ren Kouen, I know you can use Full Body Magic Armor. If you want to save your sister who was snatched by the 'evil dragon,' then follow me."

As he spoke, BOOM!

Dust billowed from the ground as Ling Yuan vanished into the sky like a red meteor.

"Brother," Hongming walked over.

"Everyone, fly over using magic carpets."

With that, Hongyan looked at the direction Ling Yuan had departed, raising the Metal Vessel in his hand.

The eight-pointed star engraved on the blade lit up, and Hongyan's calm voice echoed:

"Spirits of terror and meditation, I command you and your kin."

"Entwine yourselves around me, dwell within me, and transform me into a monstrous Demon God."

"Astaroth!"

White light enveloped him.

When the light dissipated, his original form had completely vanished.

His hair and skin had turned into orange snake scales.

Around him, a white, flame-like dragon's mantle of feathers was wrapped.

With a deep leap, he transformed into a white light and charged forward.

"How could I miss out on something so interesting?" Judal, filled with curiosity, also followed.

"Really now," Ren Kouming scratched his head, looking around, and waved his hand. "Everyone, prepare the magic carpets, and come with me to support Brother!"

"Yes, Lord Kouming!"

After some time

The army, riding on magic carpets, set off in a grand procession.

Tianshan Plateau

Ling Yuan followed the System's guidance and found Labyrinth No. 37 located in the central Tianshan Plateau.

"Brother Ling Yuan, doing this makes it very difficult for me to explain to my brothers," Ren Kougyoku said, her face blushing as she was held in Ling Yuan's arms.

This was the first time she had ever been held by someone of the opposite sex.

"Something like this can be solved with a good beating," Ling Yuan chuckled.

"Huh?" Hongyu's small face went blank.

There's no problem that can't be solved with one beating. If there is, then two.

In front of the Labyrinth

Ling Yuan and Hongyu landed.

And closely following behind them

Were Ren Kouen and Judal.

"What's with you? Why don't I feel even a shred of Rukh from you?"

Judal charged forward as soon as he landed.

"Get lost, I don't like being this close to men." Just as Judal was about to get close, a greatsword of flames directly repelled him.

Fortunately, he had defensive magic, but what shocked Judal was that the Rukh surrounding him had been completely burned away?

So, this meant the ability the other party used was indeed not Rukh?!

"You, I've suddenly become very interested in you."

"Who are you? My Demon God told me that no Demon God is residing in you, nor are you a subordinate." Hongyan asked calmly, but the madness of his desire for knowledge was about to burst from his pupils.

To be able to use power similar to Full Body Magic Armor without a Metal Vessel.

Such questions constantly gnawed at Hongyan's heart.

Ling Yuan raised an eyebrow: "If you can give me the Phoenix, perhaps I can tell you the secrets hidden in this world."

"The secrets hidden in this world..." Ren Kougyoku whispered softly, then looked up at Ling Yuan with burning eyes: "Do you know something?"

"If you can give me the answer, you can have the Phoenix's Demon God!"

At this, Judal, who was watching the show, became unhappy.

"Hey, this is a labyrinth I summoned with all my might! How can you just give it away?"

"As a Magi, you can summon as many as you want. But there is only one person who knows the secret!" Hongyan said, not even glancing at Judal.

At this moment, his eyes were only on Ling Yuan!

As if he wanted to 'devour' him alive.

Ling Yuan: "..."

Then he showed an awkward yet polite smile.

If he hadn't known the other party was someone with extreme curiosity, he would have wanted to slash him with 'With this flame, cut through anything.'

A grown man with another man's eyes full of him, how disgusting?

Chapter 17: The 37th Pillar Demon God - Phoenix

The labyrinth of the Phoenix wasn't explained much in the original work.

The only thing known was that it possessed two extremely top-tier abilities: Healing and Wheel of Wisdom.

Healing could mend any wound, something Ling Yuan desperately needed.

And Wheel of Wisdom could even prevent the use of Full Body Magic Armor, which was a death sentence for some Metal Vessel users who relied on their power.

Katarina: "How is it? Why aren't you replying after so long?"

Katarina in the room was pacing anxiously.

She was more anxious than the person involved.

Lightning Dragon Slayer: "So impatient, are you a child?"

Katarina: "I'm eight years old..."

She said faintly.

Lightning Dragon Slayer: "..."

Good heavens, everyone in the group chat is getting younger.

Akame: "..."

Maple: "..."

Katarina: "Maple-chan, you're not cute anymore."

Monkey King put his hands on his hips, indicating he was very unhappy.

Maple: "Heh heh, sorry, the lure of Jia Yi was too strong."

Eighth Princess: "I'm a bit confused right now, Brother Ling Yuan seems to have reached an understanding with Brother Hongyan."

Katarina: "? What's going on, @Eighth Princess, can you start a live stream?"

Akame: "Live stream, what is that thing?"

Maple: "I know this, it's something that projects the current scene, some streamers use it to attract popularity."

Akame: "So it's a Teigu used to record images?"

Lightning Dragon Slayer: "Is it similar to Projection Magic?"

Maple: "Ah?"

Honjo Kaede, who was doing her homework, was stunned. Was this what she meant?

Well, the meaning was roughly the same, so she'd go with her own understanding.

Thinking this, Honjo Kaede resumed her homework.

Eighth Princess: "Let me look."

[Ding! Group member 'Eighth Princess' has started a live stream!]

A bunch of bored and idle group members entered the live stream.

Katarina: "Wow, who is this handsome young man? He even has a fire dragon draped over his shoulder."

Eighth Princess: "That's my elder brother."

Lightning Dragon Slayer: "So infatuated at such a young age?"

Akame: "The little black-haired guy next to him is also cute. I remember there are some perverts in the Imperial Capital who like that type."

Akame: "After those guys are done with them, they always bring them to me for unified execution."

Lightning Dragon Slayer: "..."

Katarina: "..."

Eighth Princess: "..."

Stop talking, you're making the whole vibe dark.

Akame: "What's wrong? Why is everyone silent?"

Katarina: "Um, Miss Black Pupil, has anyone ever told you that you're not very good at conversation?"

Akame: "No, in our assassination unit, orders are everything, and we don't really converse with each other."

Lightning Dragon Slayer: "No wonder."

At this moment, the screen shifted to a third-person perspective.

Katarina: "Little Hongyu is so adorable. She always looks like the child of the Group Owner and Hongyan, hehehe."

Akame: "..."

Ling Yuan: "..."