The Heavenly Grotto was scorching hot, as if it lay inside a furnace. Yet this heat happened to remain within the range a True King Celestial Venerable martial artist could endure.
Xu Yan proceeded with utmost caution. When he appeared at the entrance of the Heavenly Grotto, he did not enter immediately. Instead, he raised his hand and shot a sword into the grotto, as if testing the waters.
There was no movement inside the Heavenly Grotto. It seemed there truly was no danger.
Bewitching Witch had long since concealed herself and silently watched Xu Yan's every move. Her heart hung in suspense, terrified that Xu Yan would refuse to enter the Heavenly Grotto.
Brat, hurry in. Once you enter, don't even think about escaping!
Bewitching Witch sneered inwardly.
At last, Xu Yan stepped into the Heavenly Grotto one step at a time. He carefully inspected his surroundings, then gradually approached the pool.
Once he discovers Nether Witch and moves to defend himself, and Nether Witch unleashes his Evil Eye, that will be the moment to strike and capture this brat.
Bewitching Witch believed she had already been sufficiently cautious. Even after Xu Yan entered the Heavenly Grotto, she still did not reveal herself.
According to the established plan, she would ensure there was no room for error and capture Xu Yan.
To capture Xu Yan, she had paid a certain price, temporarily avoiding the restrictions of the Taicang World to bring a treasure inside.
Her purpose was to prevent Xu Yan's master from giving him some powerful treasure that could sustain him until his master arrived to rescue him.
Therefore, she had to ensure that Xu Yan's life and death were firmly under her control before his master came to retrieve his disciple.
If her true body could descend,