Self-Destruct Puppet

Deng ShaoXi said, "Before we cooperate, let's make this clear: whoever discovers a treasure first and gets their hands on it first owns it, so we can avoid conflicts."

"Naturally. Everyone understands that." A faint smile appeared on Shao Quan's bloodless face.

Deng ShaoXi added, "Also, if you don't have a key to enter the Core Region, then we can only cooperate until we reach its outskirts. The spots for entering the Core Region are limited, so we can't bring you in."

"We have keys as well."

Shao Quan thought to himself, Your keys will soon be ours.

"Then let us have a pleasant cooperation."

"A pleasant cooperation."

Both sides wore smiles, while each side harbored its own little schemes.

Shao Quan did not know that someone within Deng ShaoXi's team had recognized them as the attackers.

The twenty people from both sides entered the Small World of the Demon Empress, Dongfang Qingxue, with smiles on their faces.

The entire world was gray. Its scenery differed little from the outside world—mountains and forests—but the dense Demon Qi made these powerful figures frown.

"The Demon Qi is too dense. Everyone, keep up your defenses. Absorbing too much Demon Qi will affect your mind," Deng ShaoXi reminded them.

Everyone created a protective barrier around themselves.

Just as they flew toward the Core Region, they suddenly noticed that someone behind them had not only failed to activate a barrier, but was frantically absorbing Demon Qi.

Everyone turned back in unison.

Seeing everyone looking at him, Jiang Ping An was slightly taken aback. "What is it?"

Deng Luan said, "Fellow Daoist Bu, you cannot recklessly absorb Demon Qi. It will affect your body and may even affect your mind."

"It's fine. I cultivate demonic arts, so Demon Qi has no effect on me." As