Within the hundred-zhang ancient pool, pieced together from the bones of supreme creatures, brilliant golden divine liquid writhed as if alive, its surface covered in ancient patterns of light.
Faintly, the roars of dragons and cries of phoenixes rang out.
The Nine Nether Underworld Sparrow hit the ground and rolled, transforming into two figures.
But just as Mu Chen and his companion arrived, two other prodigies appeared from different directions, both eager to make their move.
One wore black from head to toe, with sharp eyes and a cold, sinister air.
He was the Netherworld Prince, ranked second on the Dragon Phoenix Record.
The other had long, blood-red hair draped over his shoulders and a tall, powerfully built frame.
His scarlet, slit-pupiled eyes brimmed with savagery, making him seem like a beast.
This red-haired young man was Chi Xue, heir to the Snake God Palace. His true form was a rare Crimson Blood Giant Python with the bloodline of a divine beast. Born bloodthirsty, he had once ravaged a hundred cities.
When the three groups met, they all paused in surprise, then quickly understood the situation.
"Mu Chen of the Daluo Territory? Get lost, now!"
The Netherworld Prince stood in midair, his gaze sharp and icy.
As someone ranked second on the Dragon Phoenix Record, he feared no one among the younger generation of the Northern Realm, save Fang Yi of the God Pavilion.
Besides, the Daluo Territory had a score to settle with the Netherworld Palace.
"Heh. What are you supposed to be?"
Mu Chen chuckled, unconcerned.
He had even slain the Seventh Grade Corpse Spirit King. Why would he fear a genius of the same rank?
"Chi Xue, let's team up. We'll take those two out first."
The Netherworld Prince suddenly turned and invited the heir of the