"I naturally want to stay alive." Purpleleaf Zhenwu drew a breath. He knew full well that the odds of Lu Xiaotian escaping danger and restoring his freedom were at least eight in ten. That was why he was willing to remain under Lu Xiaotian's control for now. If Lu Xiaotian ran into trouble, he certainly wouldn't hesitate to drag him down as a scapegoat.
"That's for the best." Lu Xiaotian smiled at his answer. "Let's hurry underground. This area has not only two Mahayana old monsters, but likely two or more Integrated Body Late Stage powerhouses as well. We wouldn't stand a chance against any of them."
Purpleleaf Zhenwu nodded. A burst of earthy yellow spiritual light radiated from him, enveloping both himself and Lu Xiaotian as they smoothly burrowed into the earth.
Lu Xiaotian discovered that the earthy yellow light had no effect whatsoever on his divine sense. In fact, with its help, he could probe even farther than before.
The Realm-Breaking Insect had already scouted many places in advance, giving Lu Xiaotian a good grasp of the local restrictions. On top of that, the battle between the Nine-Eyed Demon Owl and Ye Qianxun's true body had left many areas in ruins, as if the sky had collapsed and the earth had split apart.
With Purpleleaf Zhenwu covering him, Lu Xiaotian explored the area almost as quickly as the Realm-Breaking Insect had.
Yet as they passed through certain places, Lu Xiaotian noticed something astonishing. Starlight had somehow seeped into the soil, which brimmed with spiritual energy. Where the starlight gathered, restrictions that had been damaged were slowly beginning to recover.
"The Star Palace grounds are truly wondrous." Purpleleaf Zhenwu's single eye, too, was filled with amazement.
"Starlight gathers in clusters, arranged into a Nine Heavens formation. The starlight pools