Subduing Huolin'er

The forces of the Eastern Wilderness, led by the Ji Family, entered the Dragon's Lair under their family head's command. Before going in, they took Ji Haoyue and Ji Ziyue with them.

Everyone still facing off over the Green Copper Fragment saw it happen. Anxiety spread through the crowd as each person weighed whether it was worth staying.

"To hell with that Heavenly Venerate! This Daoist doesn't want the Green Copper Fragment anymore. I refuse to believe there's another Saint Spirit inside the Dragon's Lair."

Duan De had recovered somewhat under the nourishment of the Divine Spring. Though still a little gaunt, he gritted his teeth and charged in after them.

He had suffered the greatest losses today and gained nothing. He couldn't stomach it. He had failed to seize the Green Copper Fragment three times; he was done hoping for it.

"Imperial Uncle, go in too and see what's inside. We'll be fine here," Jiang Yun said, seeing how tempted the Ancient Hua Emperor was.

If Jiang Yun had wanted the Green Copper Fragment, he would already have had it. With the Nine Secret: Bing, he could control it. He had held back because he was waiting for someone to take the bait—and for a reason to strike.

"All right! Nephew, I won't stand on ceremony. I'm going straight in."

The Ancient Hua Emperor felt no embarrassment and headed into the Dragon's Lair. Had he stayed, the other two dynasties might truly have joined forces with the Ancient Emperor Clan. With him gone, that was impossible.

The situation was clear now. Jiang Yun stood on one side, the Great Xia Dynasty, Nine Li Dynasty, and Divine State Dynasty on another, and Huolin'er and Yuan Gu on the third. Between them were six Emperor Weapons and three factions.

Jiang Yun