The Universe Hears This Pact

Almost at the same moment Liusu spoke, the Wolf Tooth Club that it had previously summoned had somehow ended up in Qin Yi's hands, growing to the thickness of a bowl in an instant. Its Gang Qi surged out like a raging storm, sweeping towards the Pixiu's forehead.

As if there was a connection between the two, Qin Yi patiently listened to Pixiu's Pixiu, knowing that Liusu wanted to find out the details. Once she knew the details, Liusu would probably have a way to save herself, and Qin Yi's job was to hold Pixiu back.

We must not let him concentrate on the procedure; we need to buy Bangbang time to break free.

He knew when to make a move without Liusu saying a word.

The Dragon Son were all enormous in battle. Qiu Niu, when it ascended to the heavens, was a thousand feet long, Baxia was like an endless tortoise shell, and Pixiu was similar. Qin Yi was like a man facing a mountain in front of it. However, as the Wolf Tooth Club swept across the distance between them, Qin Yi also grew larger. Upon contact with Pixiu, Qin Yi transformed into a Heaven-Supporting Earth-Trampling giant.

"Boom!"

The once peaceful Jian Mu Realm was once again engulfed in the imagery of stars exploding. The earth collapsed and the sky tilted. The violent and surging Gang Qi and the Yao Qi Dragon Breath of the Pixiu intertwined, like two shooting stars colliding and then exploding like fireworks, leaving the world in a vast expanse of darkness.

Qin Yi hadn't used this kind of outward-released Gang Qi technique in a long time. He was used to keeping it inward, and from the outside, it just looked like a simple Wolf Tooth Club hitting people. This was a return to simplicity and a subtle control over his own power.

But at this moment, Qin Yi could not suppress the anger in his heart. His Gang Qi overflowed, becoming extremely violent.

They had planned this all along to kill the porters!

Perhaps the other side had already devised such a wicked plan when their Black and White Vortex were exposed. Sea-Stabilizing Divine Pearl and not returning it was for this purpose. Even if the external sea waves were turbulent and the hundred races were in crisis, thus restraining the Chi Wen, it could also be used internally to stabilize the Sea of Souls.

Then... it merged with that white Spirit Body.

Perhaps in other people's eyes it is just an ancient spirit that can provide energy; Pixiu may not even recognize Liusu.

But those were Qin Yi's Liusu.

A mentor and friend, a partner who has supported me through the past decade and never been apart from me.

Most of what Qin Yi has done so far has been for Liusu, something more important to him than himself.

Whether it's a club or a Little Ghost.

When the Black and White Vortex was exposed, Liusu had already said that its resurgence could not be silent and that what was bound to happen would happen. She asked Qin Yi if he was prepared.

Although Qin Yi thought he was well prepared, he realized when the moment came that his understanding was still not deep enough.

The fear and anger felt when faced with the possibility of losing Liusu forever is something that cannot be experienced in casual conversation.

This Pixiu has touched a raw nerve!

"Boom boom boom!" In just a moment, the two had already exchanged countless blows.

Qin Yi finally breathed his last, and was struck on the staff by the Pixiu's palm, flipping backward and leaping back. While still in the air, a fierce glint flashed in his eyes, Demon Slaying Sword shot out from his hand in one fluid motion.

This is a brand new, refined... Qian Yuan Sword!

The Pixiu appeared calm and composed, but in reality, it was extremely shocked.

They exchanged a punch when they were fighting over the phoenix feather. Even though Qin Yi had combined the energy of the dragon and phoenix that time, he was still knocked back a long way.

This time, Qin Yi received no support, but it was severely hampered because it had to divert its attention to communicate with the Spirit of Jian Mu and establish rules to fuse with the Liusu. This was no easy task and required a great deal of effort, leaving it with only a small portion of its attention to deal with Qin Yi. However, it discovered that even with only this much effort, it was completely unable to defeat Qin Yi!

It had to slow down its communication with the other side regarding the rules and devote more energy to dealing with Qin Yi.

The Demon Race's body was its Law Treasure. It raised its dragon claws and struck out with the power of the Demon Slaying Sword, but a bright red light flashed before its eyes and surging Phoenix Fire burned all over the sky.

A phoenix feather floated in front of Qin Yi, amplifying the power of the flames.

The Pixiu was extremely annoyed, and there was a hint of resentment in its eyes. If only it had taken the Phoenix Feather itself back then... never mind.

It opened its mouth and spat.

The floodwaters surged forth, merging with the flames.

Water can extinguish fire, but fire can also evaporate water; it all depends on whose cultivation level is higher.

But Qin Yi is like Phoenix Fire, an inextinguishable flame that cannot be extinguished.

The Pixiu withdrew from the battle for the first time.

But then a flute was seen spinning in Qin Yi's hand, and he felt an extremely dangerous sensation coming from behind him.

The Pixiu suddenly swept its tail.

The incredibly tough dragon tail was almost severed, leaving it covered in blood.

The ultimate technique of the Zither Sect: Heaven Collapse!

At this moment, Qin Yi was able to control this sonic vibration, allowing it to strike directly from behind.

The sixth level of Huiyang versus the seventh level of Qianyuan—Huiyang had a complete advantage! Pixiu was truly shocked. It was almost forced to withdraw its Divine Sense from Jianmu and deal with Qin Yi first.

Yet it knew it dared not. Once the communication of rules was suspended, it didn't know if the High Antiquity Little Ghost could immediately break free, and it dared not gamble on that.

Amidst the sea of fire, Qin Yi strode in, brandishing his staff, like a demon god.

Liusu was slowly drawn closer to the Spirit of Jian Mu, but her gaze never left the battle.

Its eyes were full of satisfaction.

You won't find another level six Huiyang cultivator this strong anywhere else in the world.

With Qin Yi holding the Pixiu back, it does have a good chance of breaking free, as long as it has a little more time...

The Pixiu knew absolutely nothing about Taiqing; it wasn't a matter of whether it was weak or not...

How well Qin Yi can break free depends entirely on how much he can push the Pixiu.

Qin Yi was unaware that Bangbang was so calm; it was due to its Taiqing State of Mind. For Qin Yi, seeing Bangbang getting closer and closer to the Spirit of Jian Mu was incredibly nerve-wracking. Was it about to merge with him upon contact?

Although he had the upper hand, he couldn't take down the Pixiu anytime soon!

He didn't know how long he could hold off the Pixiu, nor did he know if the Pixiu would risk serious injury to forcefully eliminate Liusu first, nor did he know if Liusu could save herself... What was the point of fighting so aimlessly and going mad?

The Pixiu was also extremely annoyed. Seeing Qin Yi acting like a madman, it rolled its eyes and suddenly laughed, "Why are you working so hard?"

Qin Yi didn't answer, and then struck again.

Pixiu dodged slightly, looking a bit flustered, and continued, "Actually, this kind of fusion is good for you."

"You have your advantages, don't you!"

"Boom!" Phoenix Wings Soaring Through the Sky, and flames raged once more.

The Pixiu continued retreating helplessly, "Even if this Spirit Body loses consciousness, its instincts remain. Therefore, the new Spirit of Jian Mu will be very close to you, perhaps even closer than to me. You might just become the king of the sea then?"

"What's the point?"

"Even if it's not for power or treasure, it's still the Jianmu tree! You actually ask what use it is to control the Taiqing tree?" The Pixiu patiently persuaded, "On the path to enlightenment in Taiqing, it may not necessarily help you, but it will at least be of great auxiliary value. Otherwise, why would the Heavenly Being go through all that trouble to create this?"

Qin Yi spat, "Proving the Dao of Taiqing? Like you, living like tortoises under the protection of the Jianmu tree for tens of thousands of years, what use are you besides wasting food?"

Baxia listened nearby, somewhat ashamed and silent.

Pixiu replied, "Whether it's useful or not, it's still immortality. Look, with this Spirit Body by your side, you're just another fighting force. If you merge with the Jianmu tree, you'll have the path to Taiqing. Can't you tell which is more important?"

Qin Yi sneered, "Of course it's heavier than me."

Pixiu was taken aback, then chuckled, "Don't worry, what I said was a private message to you, it can't hear me, so there's no need to say nice things."

Qin Yi's heart suddenly stirred. "You don't believe me?"

The Pixiu chuckled, "Does it matter whether you believe it or not?"

Qin Yi said, "If you don't believe me... then you can gamble. Do you want to gamble?"

Pixiu sensed that Qin Yi's attacks weren't as fierce, and wondered if his persuasion had worked and this man was trying to find a reason for him. He then smiled and asked, "How do we bet?"

Qin Yi said, "Please let the Heaven and Earth Contract bear witness. If I value myself more than it, then I will no longer stop you. If it values me more, then please fill the Spirit of Jian Mu yourself!"

Pixiu clearly took this as empty boasting and laughed, "Even if I'm willing to gamble with you, you can't break the Heaven and Earth Contract."

"If you're willing, that's fine..." Qin Yi smiled slightly, then suddenly shouted, "Who says I can't be communicated with!"

As the words were spoken, a die flew out of the ring.

The Pixiu's Sea of Souls suddenly trembled, and it realized something was wrong.

The dice seemed to emanate a strange Principle, similar to the rules of revenge and notarization that it was using, forcibly establishing a connection between itself and Qin Yi.

That's... the rules of the contract!

Ten Thousand Dao Immortal Palace, Gambling Sect, a forced gambling scheme!

The primary significance is that, under the forced betting arrangement, it cannot perform any other operations.

Communication with the Principle of Jianmu has been severed!