"Lei Zhen, do you really think you can escape me?"
Di Yuannan sneered.
With a wave of his hand, seven Imperial Extremity Valley disciples surrounded Lei Zhen from four directions.
At the sight, Lei Zhen's expression darkened further.
All seven Imperial Extremity Valley disciples were at the meridian opening ninth layer. With Di Yuannan himself added to their ranks, even Zhuge Hong would likely have to expend some effort, let alone Lei Zhen.
Di Yuannan was himself one of the foremost top talents in the Southern Reach!
What Lei Zhen did not know was that Di Yuannan had set his sights on him the moment he entered the woods.
Di Yuannan had seen everything: Lei Zhen's sneak attack on Qin Hao, and Qin Hao being forced into the woods on the other side afterward.
When the Purple Profound Crab Monster pursued them, Di Yuannan had also fled with the Imperial Extremity Valley disciples. Unfortunately... their luck had been poor. The disciples had been forced to split into two groups, and only seven had stayed with Di Yuannan.
After entering the woods, Di Yuannan had immediately pursued Lei Zhen.
His goal was naturally the high-rank earth-grade weapon in Lei Zhen's hands!
In the Southern Reach, a high-rank earth-grade weapon already ranked among the finest treasures. Only high-ranking true martial realm experts, or even Saint Martial Grandmasters, would use one.
In the Nether Demon World, a high-rank earth-grade weapon could undoubtedly multiply one's fighting strength several times over, proving immensely useful for both seizing treasures and staying alive.
"This item is called the Darkbone Crystal Dragon Shuttle."
Lei Zhen took out the black crystal shuttle and said gravely, "Our Lei Family Ancestor gave it to me. It contains secret-art restrictions, and only Lei family members can use it."
"Even if I gave