Facing Tantai Xuechen's fatal strike, Ning Xiaochuan suddenly withdrew the World Extinction Demon Sword. Even the shadow of the Great Evil God Dong Huang vanished in an instant.
With a calm smile on his face, Ning Xiaochuan charged straight toward Tantai Xuechen's palm.
This was the gamble.
Ning Xiaochuan appeared relaxed, but inwardly, he was already tense beyond measure.
"Ning Xiaochuan, are you courting death?" Just as Tantai Xuechen's attack was about to strike Ning Xiaochuan, Heart Demon's furious roar abruptly rang out.
At the same time, Heart Demon abandoned Wu Mu and Liu Dao and appeared directly before Tantai Xuechen. His withered claw shot out and snatched Ning Xiaochuan away from beneath Tantai Xuechen's palm.
Tantai Xuechen's strike missed. Whether out of confusion or wariness toward Heart Demon, she did not attack again. With a flicker of her feet, she retreated several yards.
"My guess was right after all."
Looking at Heart Demon, who was clutching him, Ning Xiaochuan's face broke into a brilliant smile.
Heart Demon's anxious attempt to save him had immediately confirmed that Ning Xiaochuan's suspicions were correct.
Staring at Heart Demon, Ning Xiaochuan said with a smile, "Senior Heart Demon, it seems I misunderstood you earlier. I thought you no longer wished to learn the World Extinction Path!"
Heart Demon's expression was grim. After scrutinizing Ning Xiaochuan several times, his face suddenly eased. "Of course I want to learn it. What I said before was merely a joke. Our deal continues. I will help you kill the woman before us."
Ning Xiaochuan nodded. "Then I must thank you, Senior Heart Demon."
With a slight struggle, Ning Xiaochuan broke free from Heart Demon's grip and returned to stand beside him.
"Senior Heart Demon, I was injured before and have yet to recover. That sudden outburst earlier