Seeing Lin Hezhuo's True Yuan depleted once more, his whole body nearly limp from exhaustion, Su Shi'er could not help feeling somewhat dejected.
The invisible threat posed by the Tiandao Palace Holy Son's avatar had kept him on edge all along.
But since they were already here and the Profound Heaven Spiritual Treasure had emerged, regardless of whether he could escape the other party's grasp, he had to do all he could in matters concerning Azure Star's Demonic Calamity.
"You may not know this, Senior, but the secret treasure-gathering art left behind by my patriarch truly has extraordinary effects."
"It is only that the methods Xuanjing Cave Master used just now concealed profound mysteries and seemed capable of restraining a Spirit Treasure's artifact spirit."
"This junior's cultivation was far inferior to his, and the Spirit Treasure had yet to acknowledge an owner or be refined. Fearing that he would obtain it, I spared no effort and drove every last bit of my power."
Noticing the worry that flashed between Su Shi'er's brows, Lin Hezhuo did not even stop to regulate his breathing before hurriedly explaining.
"So that was it!"
Su Shi'er's eyes lit up. "Then hurry and recover. The various factions are currently wary of one another, and no one is rushing to make a move."
"But before a Profound Heaven Spiritual Treasure, this calm is merely the calm before the storm. Another bout of chaos is inevitable, and when that time comes... it will be your chance to seize the treasure with your secret art."
"So long as the treasure falls into our hands, Senior Xiao Wujian of the Xuan Yuan Sword Sect will naturally ensure your safety. This journey may then be considered a success, and we can withdraw."
He spoke in rapid succession, making arrangements as though