In truth, Lu Xiaotian was not particularly alarmed. Even if the Heavenly Punishment Palace had sent out a Golden Immortal expert, Lu Xiaotian alone was no match for one. A Golden Immortal powerhouse remained an obstacle he could not overcome.
Lu Xiaotian had already considered the worst-case scenario. Even the golden-robed man before him could not stop him from entering Nether Abyss Valley and then heading to Luoyang Prison. It would simply cost him something.
And that price would be exposing Black Dragon and Sui Pojun. Compared with the unattached Primordial Sword Demon, Lu Xiaotian would rather trust Sui Pojun, a Golden Immortal-level Huayan. Sui Pojun was no coward who clung to life; for the revival of his clan, he was willing to die in battle. Meanwhile, the Huayan, the lion-headed, centipede-bodied monster, had already found a place to settle inside the Green Fruit Barrier. Even if Sui Pojun's injuries had yet to heal completely, his formidable body was enough to unleash considerable power—not to mention Black Dragon, who had spent years cultivating the Dragon Soul Battle Armor and various other dragon-clan arts.
Once Black Dragon and Sui Pojun were exposed, they would naturally bring even more trouble. But with his life on the line, Lu Xiaotian could not afford to worry about that. No matter how difficult the road ahead might be, he first had to get past the obstacle before him.
"You little rascal, you really know how to stir up trouble." Just as Lu Xiaotian was about to release Black Dragon and Sui Pojun from the Green Fruit Barrier, a familiar voice reached his ears.
Lu Xiaotian brightened at the sound. He had not expected that old monster to show up. Just when all hope seemed lost, a way out appeared.
A woman in palace robes, stunningly