Still King Against King!

"Looks like the final battle for supremacy has only just begun."

Bing Tianxiao gazed at the winding mountain path, a trace of excitement flashing through his eyes.

He turned to Mu Chen and grinned.

"Brother Mu Chen, interested in joining forces?"

"Joining forces?"

Mu Chen raised his eyebrows slightly at this.

His black eyes lingered on Bing Tianxiao's face for a moment, as if weighing the pros and cons.

Bing Tianxiao was in no hurry. He simply continued with a beaming smile.

"They all have quite a few subordinates. We're not afraid of them in one-on-one fights, but if these people are determined to overwhelm us with numbers, it'll still be pretty troublesome, won't it?"

"As long as we join forces, even if it's only temporary, we can first pull out the teeth of Ji Xuan and his group."

"After that, we can each rely on our own abilities for the rest of the journey. How about it?"

This was indeed a very tempting proposal.

The strength of Bing Tianxiao and Luo Li was plain for all to see. With Mu Chen added to the mix, they could absolutely run rampant across Spirit Crown Mountain.

However, after pondering for a moment, Mu Chen gently shook his head.

"Thank you for the offer, Brother Bing."

Mu Chen's voice was calm and gentle, yet it carried an unquestionable confidence.

"But I think I'll pass."

"Oh?"

Bing Tianxiao raised his eyebrows in surprise. He clearly hadn't expected Mu Chen to refuse so decisively.

"What, Brother Mu Chen, you don't trust me?"

"That's not it."

Mu Chen smiled faintly and looked toward the direction in which Ji Xuan and the others had disappeared. A sharp glint flashed through his eyes.

"It's just that, from what I've observed, although Ji Xuan has recovered, he still hasn't reached the realm of a Fourth-level Spirit Body."

"In other words, he still isn't someone I need to find help to deal with."

Mu Chen turned to look at Bing Tianxiao, his tone carrying the pride and openness unique to a young man.

"Besides, I entered the Spirit Road this time precisely to temper myself. If I start thinking about joining forces with others whenever I encounter a little difficulty, then this experience will have lost its meaning."

"As for those subordinates..."

The corners of Mu Chen's lips lifted slightly, revealing a confident smile.

"If I can't even deal with that rabble, what right do I have to compete for the final Spirit Crown?"

Hearing Mu Chen's words, the surprise in Bing Tianxiao's eyes gradually faded, replaced by a hint of admiration.

He took a deep look at Mu Chen, then burst out laughing and clapped his hands.

"Good! What courage! No wonder you're the one who made that brat Ji Xuan suffer!"

"Since Brother Mu Chen is so confident, I won't press you."

Bing Tianxiao shrugged and said casually.

"However, although we're not joining forces, if Ji Xuan really tries something underhanded, I won't stand by and watch."

"After all, compared to that hypocrite, I find you much more agreeable, Brother Mu Chen."

"Then I thank you."

Mu Chen cupped his hands and said no more.

He sped toward the mountain path with Zhan Xiong.

Watching Mu Chen's departing figure, Luo Li, who had remained silent all this time, suddenly spoke.

"He's strong."

"Yes, very strong."

Bing Tianxiao nodded. The playful smile disappeared from his face, and his eyes grew somewhat profound.

"And this kid's character is even more frightening than his strength."

"Ji Xuan is probably going to suffer a major setback this time."

"Let's go. We should get moving too. Otherwise, others will finish putting on the good show before we even arrive."

Bing Tianxiao stretched and waved to Luo Li.

The two moved at once and quickly disappeared into the vast sea of trees.

Spirit Crown Mountain had steep slopes and jagged rocks.

Along the way, not only were powerful spirit beasts lurking, but there were also all kinds of natural dangers.

But for Bing Tianxiao and Luo Li, these obstacles were clearly not much to look at.

Whoosh!

A Sharp Arrow shot through the air, precisely piercing the eye socket of an Ironback Grey Wolf that had tried to launch a sneak attack.

Before its massive body could even hit the ground, a silver sword light flashed past and severed its solid head.

"That makes three."

Bing Tianxiao casually hung his longbow back over his shoulder and looked at the twitching spirit beast on the ground.

"The spirit beasts of Spirit Crown Mountain aren't much to look at after all."

Luo Li said nothing, merely sheathing her sword in silence.

Her glass-like eyes remained calm, as if that fierce strike had not come from her hand.

The two pressed forward with unstoppable momentum. The dangers that were enough to make ordinary Third-level Spirit Bodies retreat in fear were as fragile as paper before them.

Soon, they passed through the layer of clouds and mist halfway up the mountain and arrived at a relatively flat, open area.

However, when they reached this place, both of them came to a slight halt.

Bing Tianxiao slowly raised his head and looked ahead.

In the center of the clearing, on top of a massive blue stone, stood a graceful figure dressed in Golden Armor and holding a Long Spear.

The golden battle armor gleamed beneath the sunlight, outlining the girl's graceful yet explosive figure.

Her long hair, like a waterfall, was loosely tied behind her head and fluttered in the wind, adding to her heroic bearing.

It was still Wen Qingxuan, clearly!

Upon seeing them, Wen Qingxuan's slightly narrow phoenix eyes narrowed faintly.

"We've run into each other again. Looks like we'll have to decide the victor between us!"

Her voice was clear and pleasant, yet it carried an innate pride and domineering force.

Spirit Crown Mountain was so vast, yet they had still encountered each other.

This proved that even the heavens wanted them to determine who was superior!

Bing Tianxiao looked at the imposing woman before him and could not help sighing.

"I say, beautiful Wen, the road is so wide. Can't we just stay out of each other's way? Why make things so tense?"

He scratched his head, then turned to look at Luo Li beside him and said with a bitter smile.

"Looks like we still have to fight this woman. Why are all the women in the Spirit Road fiercer than the last?"

Luo Li ignored his complaint.

She merely gazed quietly at Wen Qingxuan, a faint battle intent igniting in her glass-like eyes.

"She's yours."

Luo Li's voice remained cold, but it carried an unquestionable resolve.

She slowly drew the Luoshen Sword, its tip angled toward the ground.

A fierce sword intent erupted instantly, enveloping the dozen or so subordinates behind Wen Qingxuan.

"I'll handle the rest."

Hearing this, Bing Tianxiao froze for a moment before grinning. A trace of admiration flashed through his eyes.

"Nice, Heroine Luo Li. That's domineering enough!"

He took down his longbow again and locked his gaze onto the golden figure, his eyes gradually turning sharp.

"In that case, let's finish this quickly!"

"Beautiful Wen, forgive me!"

Before his voice had even faded, the bowstring trembled, and a Sharp Arrow shot out like a meteor, flying straight for Wen Qingxuan's face!

At the same time, on the other side of Spirit Crown Mountain.

Mu Chen's figure came to a halt on a protruding rock.

He was breathing slightly heavily, but his gaze remained fixed on the familiar figure ahead.

There, Ji Xuan stood with his hands behind his back. Dressed in white that surpassed snow, he stood out especially sharply against the desolate mountain path.

Clearly, Mu Chen and Ji Xuan had crossed paths.