Sensing the flames in his dantian burning ever more fiercely, Hun Yu was terrified. He no longer dared delay for even a moment. With a strange cry, he rushed forward and engaged Gu Qingyang in battle.
With the Imperial Visage's enhancement, Gu Qingyang's cultivation had been pushed to its peak. Though suppressed by the overwhelming Demonic Energy, he had never fallen into defeat and instead managed to hold his own.
One fought to seize treasure, while the other fought only to defend against an enemy. It was clearly impossible for victory to be decided in an instant.
The situation had reached a stalemate.
"Let's speed things up," Hun Ruoruo transmitted in a low voice, her lips barely moving.
Hearing this, Xiao Yan's heart stirred. He said nothing, merely nodding silently.
He raised an arm and subtly curled his fingers.
The Bodhi Ancient Tree followed suit.
The next moment, Gu Zhen, who had been clutching the Bodhi Heart and fleeing under the protection of Ancient Clan Guards, suddenly felt inspiration strike.
"The Bodhi Heart—it's responding to me!"
Gu Zhen's heart pounded wildly. He felt as though the Bodhi Heart before him had formed a connection with him, as if it would acknowledge him as its master the next second.
He could barely suppress the urge to swallow the Bodhi Heart.
Thinking of Gu Xun'er's ruthless methods, Gu Zhen's expression twisted as he struggled intensely within. If he became a Dou Saint, why would he still need to heed her every expression?
With that thought, he finally could no longer restrain his greed and secretly connected with the Bodhi Heart—
"Thump! Thump!"
In the next instant, the originally lustrous green liquid heart seemed to awaken, releasing vigorous, heavy heartbeats.
As if answering its call, the Bodhi Ancient Tree, which had been waving