Mere Strange Monsters

Vast Clarity Realm!

Meng Xiuyuan found Emperor Tianning's flight shameful.

At the same time, he could not help finding it somewhat laughable.

Besides, now that they had already made their move, did Emperor Tianning really think the other side would let him off so easily?

The Celestial Court never left behind hidden dangers. If the weeds were not pulled out by the roots, they would sprout anew when the spring breeze blew.

Once they went over this time, when the Celestial Court had recovered again, Great Liang would most likely see a change of dynasty.

Emperor Tianning would lose his foothold in the mortal world and become a homeless dog, with no possibility of ever turning things around again.

Therefore, Emperor Tianning's only choice was, in truth, to go all in—to bet on Chen Duan, uproot the foundation that was the Demon-Sealing Tower, and drag the Celestial Court from its pedestal.

Only then would there be room to ease the situation. Only by buying more time could they hope to turn the tables.

A vast and righteous aura radiated from Meng Xiuyuan, forming a domain of righteous energy that enveloped Xu Kuluo.

In an instant, Xu Kuluo's movements became incomparably sluggish.

That savage Killing Intent was immediately suppressed.

Meng Xiuyuan was just about to breathe a sigh of relief.

But the next moment, wisps of black-gold mist spilled from Xu Kuluo's mouth.

The mist rapidly spread, staining patches of the white righteous energy black.

Then, that tainted righteous energy changed direction and wrapped itself around Meng Xiuyuan.

Meng Xiuyuan's heart jolted, and his pupils suddenly contracted.

He could feel that he had lost control over that righteous energy.

The righteous energy had defected!

"Bug, I'll deal with you later."

Xu Kuluo returned to normal and continued charging toward Chen Duan's