When Zhu Ziyang saw the strong man named Niu Tian display god-level strength, he understood who the "he" in Niu Tian's words was. A complicated expression appeared on Zhu Ziyang's face—three parts anger, three parts confusion, three parts helplessness, and one part relief. Since the enemy had always been the same person, there was nothing left to worry about.
"Actually, I'm very curious. Why does the Sea God want to kill the two of us?" Zhu Ziyang asked.
Hearing Zhu Ziyang's words, Ma Xiaotao froze. The expression on her face shifted from shock to confusion and disbelief. Clearly, Zhu Ziyang's words had struck her deeply, but he had no time to explain anything to her now.
"..." Niu Tian did not immediately answer Zhu Ziyang's question. After a moment of silence, he said, "Your existence obstructs his grand plan, so you must die."
"Uh!" Zhu Ziyang could not help but smile bitterly. "So that's how it is. Then it seems there's no room for reconciliation."
"Be on your way!" Niu Tian said expressionlessly. With a raise of his hand, a wave of azure energy surged toward Zhu Ziyang and Ma Xiaotao.
"Sister Xiaotao, give it everything you've got!" Zhu Ziyang immediately pulled Ma Xiaotao upward, dodging the energy wave Niu Tian had casually unleashed. He then said, "We'll talk about everything else later!"
"Understood!" Ma Xiaotao answered at once. She had always been decisive, especially in battle. Nine Soul Rings emerged, and crimson phoenix wings unfurled from her delicate back. Then, her seventh Soul Ring flashed, and she transformed into a divine bird with a wingspan exceeding fifty meters. Reddish-gold flames spewed from her exquisite beak, transforming into little flame birds that crashed toward Niu Tian.
Zhu Ziyang did not remain idle either. As he summoned his Martial Soul, he