Xu Taiping nodded earnestly at Jade Mother's proposal and said:
"That was indeed my intention as well."
This Land of Myriad Calamities was exceedingly perilous to others, but not necessarily to him.
Against anyone or any demonic beast of the same cultivation realm, he had no fear.
But Xu Taiping immediately shook his head again and said:
"Before entering the Land of Myriad Calamities, however, I would like to take Northern Emperor City first, and preferably slay the Northern Emperor in one stroke."
Hearing this, Jade Mother agreed:
"Taking Northern Emperor City indeed cannot wait."
Jade Mother likewise knew everything about the fighting on the Heaven-Demon Battlefield.
After a brief moment of deliberation, Jade Mother finally said:
"In that case, cut down this Earth Fruit plum tree and welcome me out."
Xu Taiping immediately nodded and said:
"I will see to it now."
With that, he stepped forward, pressing his hand to the hilt of the Water-Cutting Blade at his waist.
Shing...!
As a blade cry rang out explosively, Xu Taiping drew his blade and slashed at the enormous plum tree before him.
Bang...!!
To Xu Taiping's great surprise, the plum tree suffered not the slightest damage from his strike.
Lady Jade Mother suddenly snorted and said:
"Xu Taiping, this plum tree nurtured me. How could a casual strike of yours cut it down? Strike with all your might!"
Xu Taiping smiled sheepishly and took a step back, saying:
"Thank you for the reminder, my lady."
As he spoke, he abruptly drew his blade once more, having already returned it to its sheath.
Boom...!
This time, the instant he struck, he brought the full power of his physique and Origin Edict to bear. A blade force that seemed ready to shatter this entire expanse of heaven and earth immediately slashed