Several days later, Shi Chuankong was still seated cross-legged atop the peak, utterly motionless. The sky was clear and the air fresh, and everything around him was peaceful.
But suddenly, a mass of darkness descended, instantly enveloping the entire spirit peak.
Sensing something amiss, Shi Chuankong abruptly opened his eyes, only to find the surroundings pitch-black, without the slightest trace of light.
"Law of Darkness!"
No sooner had the thought arisen than more than ten sharp auras closed in simultaneously, stabbing toward his body.
A series of crisp clangs rang out, and more than ten ripples appeared around Shi Chuankong, each only half an inch from his physical body.
"A Space Barrier? The Thirteenth Prince's travels this time have greatly improved his Law Cultivation."
At that moment, an alluring female voice came from deep within the darkness. She showed not the slightest disappointment at the failure of her sneak attack.
"Did Eldest Brother send you?"
A layer of silver light gradually rose around Shi Chuankong as he spoke.
"Giggle, the First Prince had long guessed that you did not merely travel through the immortal realms. You seek the Luo Cha Pipa—could it be that you wish to contend for it as well?"
The female voice sounded again from the depths of the darkness, speaking amid seductive laughter.
"I merely wish to ease Imperial Father's burdens. I have never had any intention of competing with Eldest Brother!"
Shi Chuankong's eyes shifted slightly as violet light gathered within his pupils, carefully probing the darkness before him.
However, his opponent's Law of Darkness was quite formidable. Even after employing his Spiritual Eye Divine Ability, he was currently unable to see anything at all.
"Even if you do not compete, you will certainly aid the Third Prince once you return. So... obediently accept your