Trapped Battle in the Canyon

This strike was incredibly fast, without any fragments exploding, and in the blink of an eye, it had already reached Ying Prefecture Ling's side.

Moreover, the moment Xu Bai made his move, Wu Hua didn't hold back either. He swiftly attacked, his fist, shrouded in a layer of light, landing in front of Ying Prefecture and blocking Ying Prefecture Zhouling's other side.

"Buzz..."

The sound of flapping wings rang out as Miao Xiao released a swarm of Gu worms, blocking all the gaps created by the two's attacks.

In less than a few breaths, Ying Prefecture Ling was trapped and unable to move at all. Any slight movement would result in a fierce onslaught.

Ye Zi didn't make a move, but she was always ready to flick the light in her hand.

If Ying Prefecture dares to resist, she will immediately interfere with Ying Prefecture soul.

A bead of cold sweat trickled down Ying Prefecture's forehead, and his face turned deathly pale, but he forced himself to remain calm and tentatively opened his mouth.

"Lord Xu, what do you mean by this? Are you plotting to harm an official of the imperial court? I don't remember offending you in any way."

There were no flaws in his words; they sounded ordinary, and even carried a hint of questioning in his calm tone.

This feeling is like the anger one feels when someone inexplicably controls them.

"Your acting skills are pretty good," Xu Bai said with a smile. "You know what I mean, so it's better to say it sooner rather than later."

The Ying Prefecture blinked, his beard trembling slightly. "What acting skills? And what do you want me to say? I've already told you everything I know!"

"Lord Ying, are you still going to play dumb?" Wu Hua.

Although they had no evidence, Wu Hua absolutely believed in Xu Bai. At least for now, every decision Xu Bai made was correct, and the Feng Shui Calculation Scripture pointed to this direction, so it was impossible for an accident to happen.

"I really don't know what you're talking about. Do you know that what you're doing now is plotting against an official of the imperial court? No matter who you are, you've violated the laws of the Great Chu Kingdom." Upon hearing what Wu Hua had just said, the Ying Prefecture breathed a sigh of relief, and his tone became firm.

This group of people attacked me for no reason, leaving me afraid to resist, but they didn't immediately produce any evidence to prove it.

This shows that these guys have no evidence; it's all just their speculation.

Since there was no evidence, he was no longer afraid.

Ying Prefecture Ling felt that he still lacked vigilance, perhaps because he had been in this position for too long.

He was a second-rank expert; if he had been on guard, he wouldn't have been able to be subdued so quickly.

The other party had anticipated his move, and he genuinely didn't react in time.

Xu Bai laughed and said, "You think you're getting tough because you think we have no evidence? You really think I can't get anything out of you without evidence?"

The magistrate of Ying Prefecture was still feigning ignorance. "What exactly do you mean? I haven't done anything wrong at all, what evidence do you need?"

What a joke! If he speaks out, he'll die. If he doesn't, he can live. Even if you cut off all his hands and feet, as long as he doesn't speak out, there's no evidence. In the end, Xu Bai will have to pay with his life.

Xu Bai stopped wasting words with him, flicked the blade hard, and produced a melodious tune.

The next moment, the Ying Prefecture was unharmed and just stared blankly at Xu Bai.

Xu Bai frowned. "It's not working?"

The Ying Prefecture laughed and said, "Lord Xu, I think you are indeed overthinking it. I know soul-type techniques. I am so much older than you, and I have long been at the second-grade level in both realms."

Xu Bai: "..."

Good heavens, although the Ying Prefecture is old, he can still reach the second rank in both of his cultivations, which proves that his talent is indeed not low.

If one only cultivates one skill, one would probably have already reached the realm of transcending the mortal realm.

but...

Since this guy has a cultivation technique that assists in cultivating the soul, he probably has a secret that he doesn't want this type of person to know.

And it's a huge secret, otherwise why would they do something so self-destructive? "Wu Hua," Xu Bai suddenly said, "Does your Bureau of Surveillance have any methods for dealing with such stubborn and obstinate individuals?"

Judging from this guy's behavior just now, Xu Bai could tell that even under severe torture, the magistrate of Ying Prefecture would never talk.

But it doesn't matter. He's not fighting alone now. Wu Hua been in the Bureau of Surveillance for so long, he must have some methods of interrogation.

Wu Hua thought Xu Bai had something important to say, but when he heard that he wanted to use torture to extract a confession, he was slightly taken aback before honestly replying, "The Bureau of Surveillance has a department specializing in torture to extract confessions. I'm not very good at it, but I can write a letter to the higher-ups and have them send someone over. After all, the situation here is a bit complicated right now."

"As for whether we can get him to talk, I've never heard of anyone who enters the Bureau of Surveillance alive not speaking."

"To use a phrase that Master Xu often uses, that's called professionalism."

Xu Bai smiled.

major?

very good.

He needs a professional now.

Ying Prefecture Ling heard Wu Hua say this, his eyes bulged and his face clearly showed fear.

Everyone knows that the people in the Bureau of Surveillance are very cunning. No one who goes in doesn't tell the truth. Even a tough guy who goes in will come out as a coward.

Wu Hua continued, "But if we want to call someone over, it will take a long time, and I'm afraid something might happen."

The Ying Prefecture a slight sigh of relief.

If it takes a long time, then it can delay things for a long time, and perhaps a solution will be found during that time.

Wu Hua added, "But it doesn't matter. I had considered these things when I came out, so I specifically asked the person in charge of interrogation at the Bureau of Surveillance for a bottle of pills. As long as he takes it, he will confess everything."

"I heard that anyone below the Transcendent Realm can't withstand it."

The Ying Prefecture's face changed again, becoming even paler.

In just a short while, his expression changed again and again.

Life has too many ups and downs, and at his age, he can't handle them all.

Wu Hua reached into his pocket and finally pulled out a bottle of medicine, which he handed to Xu Bai.

Xu Bai smiled, opened the stopper, poured out one pill, and prepared to have the Ying Prefecture take it.

The magistrate of Ying Prefecture shouted, "Xu Bai, I remind you, you are abusing your power to punish officials of the court. I will definitely report this to His Majesty."

"I've already put a knife to your throat, what do you care about these things?" Xu Bai laughed.

A pill streaked across the air and landed in Ying Prefecture Ling's mouth.

The next moment, Ying Prefecture suddenly clutched his neck, sweating profusely, and his eyes gradually became unfocused.

"Benefactor Xu, you can ask him anything within an hour and he will answer," Wu Hua, extending his hand.

"Smack!"

Xu Bai put the medicine bottle away and gave Wu Hua a high five.

Wu Hua: "?"

I'm here to get my medicine back. What's the meaning of you giving me a high five?

Xu Bai said, "Brother Wu Hua is indeed very generous, sending medicine bottle by bottle."

Wu Hua: "()"

I didn't say I'd give them away one bottle at a time!

Looking at Xu Bai's expression, he knew that his bottle of medicine was finished.

After all... this wasn't the first time Xu Bai had done this.

Forget it, I'll just say I've used it all up.

Wu Hua sighed again.

Xu Bai turned his gaze to the dazed Ying Prefecture magistrate and asked, "Tell me what you know."

By this time, the magistrate of Ying Prefecture had already been affected by the drug, and after hearing Xu Bai's question, he quickly revealed the truth.

"The Gu God Sect wants to kill you, and not only that, they also want to throw the entire area where you are located into the Human-Strange Entity Market."

Human-Strange Entity Market? Xu Bai was taken aback, then realized what it meant.

This wasn't the first time he'd heard this name; after death, all living beings in this world could potentially transform into strange creatures.

The strange creatures that emerge after a demon dies have a very small chance of entering the Demon-Strange Entity Market.

The strange creatures that people become after death are those that enter the Human-Strange Entity Market.

Of course, the chances of that happening are extremely small.

If it weren't for the eerie atmosphere, entering those two places would quickly cause one to lose their mind and become an idiot. Conversely, entering the human world from those two places would also turn one into an idiot. This is the reason for the lingering eeriness and lack of reason.

Xu Bai had been to the Demon-Strange Entity Market, and under the protection of his cheat ability, he did not lose his soul. He even fought with the city lord of that area and killed him.

After death, those who are afflicted with strange occurrences enter those two places and gain an extremely long lifespan, but they will never be able to increase their strength. Their strength before death will remain the same after death.

"I knew it. It's impossible for it to descend here. Otherwise, the entire Ghost Market would probably turn everyone into idiots," Xu Bai thought to himself.

According to what Ying Prefecture Ling just said, he wanted to drag himself and the entire area centered on him into the Human-Strange Entity Market.

As for how he delayed, he suspected it was related to the fact that he had become a mark, and the mark was probably from his time in the Demon-Strange Entity Market, when he was in the Wind Chime Prefecture.

"What's the use of that book?" Xu Bai continued to ask.

"Once, the demon race, in order to exterminate the geniuses of the human race, planned to fight to the death, so they set up the Five Elements Demon Altar Formation."

"Although the rest of it was destroyed, the Li Fire Altar still exists in Soaring Cloud Prefecture, and Li Fire Altar location is hidden in that ancient collection of poems."

"I am a scholar and I am good at finding these things, so they assigned me to find the location. So far, I have arrived, but there is still a part that I have not fully studied."

"That is how to make everyone die there, including those from the Gu God Sect."

Xu Bai raised an eyebrow.

Back in Wind Chime Prefecture, it was the remains of Diverting Water Altar. He even used the remains to comprehend the Water Adaptation Method. He never expected that there would be another set of remains in Soaring Cloud Prefecture.

He felt he was now very close to the truth and continued to ask questions.

"Where is the Li Fire Altar? Why did you want them all wiped out?"

Upon hearing this, the Ying Prefecture showed a look of disgust in his eyes.

"That location is... in the Cracked Cloud Valley, twenty miles north of Soaring Cloud Prefecture."

"As for why... they have something on me. Not long after I took office, I got drunk and... killed a girl."

"I don't want to be blackmailed by them anymore. I'll kill them all, and then I'll be the governor of this state again."

"What a pity, I couldn't find it."

At this point, the magistrate of Ying Prefecture fell silent, as if he had finished speaking.

Xu Bai asked again, but the magistrate of Ying Prefecture simply shook his head, indicating that he knew nothing else.

As for what the magistrate of Ying Prefecture did, to be honest, Xu Bai's resilience is already quite strong. After all, he couldn't help but be strong after experiencing the incident with that woman Corpse Collector.

"Can we just kill him?" Xu Bai asked.

Wu Hua nodded and said, "Yes."

"Oh?" Xu Bai was surprised instead. "Just because we heard him say that without any substantial evidence, we can kill them directly?"

Wu Hua put his hands together and said, "Lord Xu, there are many capable people in the Bureau of Surveillance. Some of them are extremely proficient in the field of cause and effect. Cause and effect is a very mysterious thing. Once I know about it, they will be able to deduce it."

"I see." Xu Bai nodded, then pointed to the magistrate of Ying Prefecture and said, "Wake him up."

Wu Hua nodded, raised his right hand, and slapped the magistrate of Ying Prefecture across the face.

This method of neutralizing the drug's effects is truly unique.

With a crisp sound, Ying Prefecture regained consciousness and finally realized what he had done. His face turned deathly pale, he broke out in a cold sweat, his legs went weak, and he collapsed to the ground.

"I..."

He wanted to speak, but before he could utter a word, a bright glint of light suddenly appeared.

The Ying Prefecture felt a sharp pain in his neck. He touched it and found his hand covered in blood. Then he turned his gaze away...

A head fell to the ground, and blood stained the ground red.

Since Wu Hua says he can kill, then let's just kill him.

No one present noticed anything amiss and ignored it.

"Let's go, let's go see that Cracked Cloud Valley." Xu Bai sheathed his sword.

What's meant to come will come.

Now that we know the other party's purpose, let's go and see what they want to do.

Some things won't stop the other party from doing just because you delay. On the contrary, the more you delay, the greater the danger becomes.

Without hesitation, everyone followed Xu Bai toward Cracked Cloud Valley.

But before they could even step outside, a woman blocked their way.

The woman had changed her clothes, but the scars on her face were still obvious; she was indeed a woman from the Corpse Collector's lineage.

"I want to go with you."

There was a hint of timidity in his voice.

Xu Bai was taken aback, then said, "Don't worry about the magistrate being killed. Just explain. Before the Bureau of Surveillance comes, the people in the Prefectural Office won't dare to do anything to you."

The woman shook her head and said in a voice barely above a whisper, "You said before that our line of work could deal with them. Maybe I... can be of help. If you can help me get revenge, I hope to repay you."

As she spoke, she seemed to recall past events, and unconsciously raised her hand to touch the scars on her face, with unconcealed pain deep in her eyes.

No matter how much she tries to hide it, she has still experienced that kind of thing, so it's not something she can change in a short time.

Xu Bai fell silent.

The woman continued, "Don't worry, I won't be a burden to you, I..."

"Okay." Xu Bai interrupted the woman and said, "But I can't completely guarantee your safety. You need to understand that."

The Corpse Collector has the advantage over the Gu God Sect, since the Gu God Sect raises Gu using corpses.

But how exactly to control oneself is unclear to everyone here, including this woman.

Xu Bai thought that wearing it might have a miraculous effect.

However, he always makes things clear upfront, so he's making it clear beforehand that safety isn't guaranteed. Whether the woman goes or not is entirely up to her to decide.

The woman nodded vigorously and said, "I know, I know..."

"Then let's go."

Time waits for no one, so Xu Bai took the lead and walked ahead, with the others following behind, heading straight out of Soaring Cloud Prefecture and towards Cracked Cloud Valley...

Cracked Cloud Valley is a canyon located twenty miles north of Soaring Cloud Prefecture. It is named for its resemblance to a split cloud and is indeed a spectacular sight from the outside.

But in this era, no matter how magnificent a place is, if it is remote and secluded, no one will visit it. So this place seems deserted, and apart from some wild animals and birds, very few people come here.

When Xu Bai and the others arrived, everything was normal.

With mountains on both sides and a huge depression in the middle, the Cracked Cloud Valley is characterized by its dense forests and vibrant life, while the mountains on both sides are covered with various plants.

Standing at the entrance of Cracked Cloud Valley, Xu Bai looked at the towering canyon in front of him and narrowed his eyes slightly.

From the outside, there is nothing unusual about this place; on the contrary, it looks like a beautiful scenic spot.

"Shall we go in and take a look?" Wu Hua asked.

Xu Bai nodded. "Be careful."

Now that we're here, we must be cautious.

Xu Bai walked at the front, followed by Wu Hua in the middle, and then Ye Zi and Miao Xiao. The woman stood next to Xu Bai.

After a brief exchange along the way, Xu Bai learned the woman's name.

—Chen Ting.

"Do you feel any difference?" Xu Bai asked Chen Ting.

Chen Ting shook her head blankly. "I don't have any other feelings, I just feel very uneasy."

Feeling anxious?

Xu Bai didn't ask any more questions, because Chen Ting didn't know the reason either. He took the lead and stepped into the canyon first.

Upon entering, a gust of wind blew in, and the temperature seemed to drop a bit.

Xu Bai looked around; everything seemed normal, except for the temperature.

In canyons like this, there is usually only one path, and the group followed this path all the way.

After walking for a while, about half an hour later, something unusual happened.

Xu Bai originally thought that at least some minor monsters would appear, just like in a game, where you clear out the minor monsters first, then fight the final major monster, and finally fight the BOSS.

But unexpectedly, the anomaly came so quickly.

The smell of burning wafted from all around, and then, carried by the cold wind, it reached Xu Bai's location.

A flame suddenly appeared. At first, the flame was very small, like a candle, but soon, with the blowing of the cold wind, the flame suddenly grew larger, and the surrounding area became a sea of fire.

The fire was fueled by the wind, and it spread very quickly in windy areas, but so far, no one seemed to be panicking.

There was no trace of the Gu God Sect, but the flames in front of us were definitely related to the Gu God Sect.

The flames came quickly, but they also went away quickly.

After about half an incense stick's time, it disappeared without a trace, as if suddenly extinguished by water, leaving only charred marks.

"Flames, what exactly are they trying to do?" Xu Bai wondered to himself, while simultaneously activating his divine soul to sense the surrounding situation.

Someone's there!

Through his spiritual senses, he sensed that someone was lurking nearby.

There were not just people, but many, at least several hundred, surrounding them, but they were hidden very well and did not reveal their figures.

But all of this appeared extremely crude under Xu Bai's divine sense, and could not be concealed at all.

The other party seemed to know that it was impossible to hide it, so after a short while, one strangely dressed person after another appeared around the canyon.

"The Gu God Sect!" Miao Xiao's Miao Sect, had been fighting with the Gu God Sect for so long, so of course they knew it all too well.

So at first glance, I already knew who this group of people were.

"You like to be straightforward, that's good," Xu Bai said with a smile.

He thought the other party was going to try something roundabout with him, after all, he had seen many people deal with him in a roundabout way along the way.

Unexpectedly, the opponent appeared as soon as we entered the canyon.

There was no communication, no talking.

The group of the Gu God Sect members raised their hands in unison, and the next moment, countless Gu worms flew out from their bodies, blotting out the sky and causing people to tremble with fear.

This time, the number of Gu worms was more than a hundred times greater than the Miao Zheng released before. Even in this wide area, each Gu worm was placed close together.

"Trying to outnumber me?" Xu Bai said.

To be honest, there were a lot of them. Just a glance revealed hundreds of Gu worms, and this was just a casual look.

Even Xu Bai felt a chill run down his spine, after all, the number was truly enormous.

"However... whether we can fight or not, we'll only know after we fight." Xu Bai drew the Black Saber Hundred Rends from his waist.

As the melodious music began, Ye Zi started playing.

A burst of light rose from Wu Hua's body, covering his entire form.

On the other side, Miao Xiao also released the Gu worms, one of which was a golden Golden Silk Gu.

Chen Ting remained motionless. She had no corpse and could not fight, but something seemed to be on her mind, and her brows furrowed tightly, as if she were recalling something.

The Gu worms moved.

Countless worms swarmed in from all directions, blotting out the sun and obscuring its light.

Xu Bai took the first step, Black Saber Hundred Rends suddenly shattered, with countless fragments hanging in the air like a galaxy, tearing the thousands of Gu worms in front of him into pieces.

Wu Hua clasped his hands together, and Buddhist light rose from his body, emanating Buddhist chants that spread outwards from him, annihilating everything around him.

Miao Xiao was slightly weaker, but with Ye Zi's support, she was able to put up a fight.

Centered on the Golden Silk Gu, the other Gu worms cooperated, advancing bravely and diligently.

Fourth-Rank Puppet stood guard beside Ye Zi; to be precise, it didn't need to.

Because of Chen Ting's presence, the Gu worms seemed instinctively afraid and dared not approach at all.

All the Gu worms that Xu Bai and his group killed turned into ashes and then burst into flames, turning the sky into a sea of fire once again.

Judging from the current situation, they seem to have the upper hand, but Xu Bai doesn't think so.

Each strike takes away hundreds or thousands of Gu worms, but each time, there is a replenishment of ten times that amount.

This number is really a headache.

Xu Bai could hold his own, but the others were different.

Wu Hua is very strong. Even with the strength of a third-rank cultivator, he is still an outstanding individual at this level. There is no indication that he is lacking in strength at the moment.

Miao Xiao looked different; she seemed to be struggling.

Xu Bai said, "If you can't hold on any longer, go to Ye Zi's place and rest for a while."

He realized that the only safe place was where Chen Ting was.

The Gu worms dare not approach, so why not use that place as a resting area?

Miao Xiao and killed several more waves of Gu worms, but finally couldn't hold on any longer. She quickly walked into the area where Ye Zi was, her face somewhat pale.

After resting for a while, she finally stepped out to continue.

"Benefactor Xu, I have a feeling that something is not right." Wu Hua put his hands together, and a huge wave of holy Buddhist light shattered countless Gu worms.

"They definitely know who Chen Ting is, yet they still want to fight us to the death. Don't they consider that?"

Xu Bai frowned upon hearing this.

As Wu Hua said, upon careful consideration, it is indeed the case. The other party must know of Chen Ting's existence and know that the Gu worms dare not approach, so why would they dare to fight to the death with them?

The method they used just now could have wiped out all these Gu worms. After all, if they couldn't hold on any longer, they could just go inside and hide. All they needed was time.

The people of the Gu God Sect are not stupid; if they were, they wouldn't have survived until now.

They would never do something so self-destructive, and even if they did, they would definitely have a purpose.

As Xu Bai thought to himself, his hands did not stop moving. With another slash, he shredded thousands of Gu worms in front of him.

The corpses of the Gu worms transformed into flames that filled the sky, along with the Gu worms that had not been killed.

Xu Bai's gaze sharpened, and he finally noticed something was amiss.

How could these Gu worms turn into flames after they die?

I've killed quite a few Gu worms before, but I've never encountered anything like this before.

Something's wrong! Something's definitely wrong! Thinking this, Xu Bai shouted, "Miao Xiao, have you ever seen this kind of death before?"

Miao Xiao manipulated the Golden Silk Gu, dashing left and right among the Gu worms. Upon hearing this, he replied, "After Gu worms die, they return to dust. I've never seen them turn into flames."

She had never seen it before, not even in the Miao Sect.

There were so many flames that they blotted out the sky.

Some of the Gu worms were even killed by the flames, but the key issue is that these flames were suspended high in the sky and did not fall down.

Wrong!

Something unusual must be going on; there must be something we haven't paid attention to.

Xu Bai separated a portion of his divine soul to carefully sense his surroundings.

He sensed every place around him, and when he had sensed every nook and cranny, he finally discovered the anomaly.

"It's a pattern!"

Xu Bai's heart trembled violently.

Centered on him, the mountains, the crevices in the ground, and even some of the placed stones, when put together, form a perfectly natural pattern.

That's right, it's a perfect creation of nature, based on the surrounding scenery, rocks, and vegetation, as well as the ashes from the initial burning, all of which together form a series of patterns.

A pattern as vibrant as flames.

Flames... Li Fire Altar!

Xu Bai finally understood why they had lit that fire in the beginning; the ashes were also part of the pattern.

It turns out that the pattern on the Li Fire Altar is not the same as that on the Diverting Water Altar. The Diverting Water Altar is only a small part, while the pattern on the Li Fire Altar is such a large area.

"Etc!"

"I know what's wrong!"

Xu Bai's gaze swept across a space before finally landing on Chen Ting.

When they were Diverting Water Altar, Lin Yong was even willing to use the blood of his companions as a sacrifice in order to get him into the Demon-Strange Entity Market.

Life is a sacrifice.

So, life is needed here too.

But how could a large number of lives be found in such a short time? If a large number of lives were to be searched, it would inevitably alert the Bureau of Surveillance.

Therefore, all of this is extremely difficult.

However, this difficulty is not a difficulty for the Gu God Sect.

Xu Bai had a guess, and that guess was about those Gu worms.

Could it be that poisonous insects could also be used as sacrificial offerings?

And here, with the help of the Li Fire Altar, how can Demon-Strange Entity Market be created? The Li Fire Altar, the Gu worms, and the mark on his body.

Xu Bai has come into this circle and now knows so much that it's easy for them to make connections.

As for why Gu worms are used to attack, that's likely a deceptive tactic.

When people are busy killing, who will pay attention to the flames? The more people kill, the more sacrifices are made.

Furthermore, Xu Bai happened to be standing within the pattern of the Li Fire Altar.

These flames filling the sky, if they were to fall, would be incredibly destructive, so why didn't they fall? Xu Bai thought it might be related to Chen Ting.

That's all he could think of, although he still couldn't understand why these guys didn't destroy the Gu worms themselves, which would have been a sacrifice.

But it was too late now; he was overthinking it because he kept feeling that Chen Ting might be in danger.

After crushing the Gu worms in front of him, Xu Bai ran towards Chen Ting, shouting, "Watch out for those Gu worms!"

He had already stood next to Chen Ting as soon as he finished speaking.

Unexpectedly, as soon as he uttered those words, a voice immediately echoed through the canyon.

"You're a really smart person. I feel like you guessed a lot, but there's one thing you didn't guess."

The voice of the Gu God Sect rang out...

"That means it's come to this point. You can't stop her anymore. She... must die."

In the sky, countless flames gradually gathered. In the next moment, the flames condensed and gradually shrank from a sky full of flames to the size of a little finger.

The flame, about the size of a little finger, had lost its original color and turned emerald green, but one could still feel the terrifying temperature within it.

"Can you stop the last embers of flame from the Li Fire Altar?!"

"You can't stop her, she must die!"

The emerald green flames, carrying a temperature as high as scorching the heavens and boiling the seas, suddenly fell from the sky, their target being Chen Ting.

The flames were extremely terrifying, burning cracks into the surrounding space. Just one glance was enough to make one feel a burning sensation in their soul.

Xu Bai reacted quickly. He looked at the emerald green flames gradually descending from the sky and took a deep breath.

He gripped the Black Saber Hundred Rends tightly.

Xu Bai frantically activated his True Yuan Power, leaping up to meet the emerald green flames.

"Interesting."

"You want her dead? I'll make sure she doesn't die."

"How?"

The flames met Xu Bai's, and a terrifying temperature spread, blotting out the sky.