"Such bad luck?"
Xiao Yan withdrew his steps, immediately turning vigilant, because the source of this voice was likewise deep within this underground world. Even within that bizarre voice, there was a faint, rare hint of dizziness washing over him.
The most bizarre part was that, with Xiao Yan's current strength, he could not determine its specific strength and position based on the source of this voice.
Too bizarre!
"Hehe, since there are two portions of this Source of Holy Qi, how about you and I each take one?"
The bizarre voice did not show itself, merely speaking out once more as if it harbored some apprehension.
"Fire, come!"
Xiao Yan furrowed his brow, the power within his body circulating slowly as he seemingly wanted to break through this place and leave swiftly.
"Although the Master of the Endless Fire Domain is terrifyingly powerful, in the hands of this Thorn Demon Child, not a single person has ever escaped safely!"
Even though Xiao Yan remained calm on the surface, that bizarre voice seemed to have insight into Xiao Yan's intentions beforehand, piercing through Xiao Yan's identity in a single sentence.
"Since Your Excellency is an alchemist just like me, why resort to such stealthy behavior?"
"Why not come out... and fight to your heart's content?"
"The victor takes the Saint Origin Qi, and the loser flees in disarray."
Hearing this, Xiao Yan simply sat cross-legged on the ground, closing his eyes to chant without any rush.
Since this so-called minor trial would grant them such precious Saint Origin Qi, it certainly couldn't be simple; perhaps this was a hidden test by the Alchemist Sanctuary.
Anyway, since the Saint Origin Qi was in his hands, Xiao Yan wasn't in a hurry.
"Cage of Thorns!"
An eerie, low voice emerged, and instantly