As this thought flashed through Yinji's mind, her gaze toward Qing Chen grew even more heated.
"If I could dual cultivate with him a few times... it might be worth ten years of arduous cultivation."
The male favorite at the Dharma Nascent Soul stage behind her was pale, his eyes filled with jealousy and fear. Naturally, he could tell that Yinji was getting a little lustful. He had not seen her like this in a long time.
Several dozen li away, on another side of the battlefield.
Mad Shark True Lord stood with his arms folded. The murderous intent on his face had long since vanished, replaced by contemplation.
He recalled what King Wu Gui had told him before he left:
"If Qing Chen really is trapped in the Gouwu Sea with no way out and has made little progress, find an opportunity to kill him in secret later."
"But if his strength is still advancing by leaps and bounds... lend him a hand. Find an opportunity to form an alliance and put him to our use, to accomplish our grand undertaking."
Kuang Sha licked his lips, a sharp gleam flashing through his eyes.
"It seems the Great King foresaw this."
"This fellow is indeed worth forming an alliance with!"
He had originally intended to find an opportunity to avenge Purple Spider and Hundred Poisons, but now... that little grudge was not worth a fart in the face of absolute strength and profit!
All the bustle beneath heaven was a scramble for profit.
Elsewhere, opposite Mad Shark True Lord.
The deputy Mirror Lord of the Southeastern Circuit's Profound Mirror Bureau, the purple-robed cultivator, wore an exceedingly ugly expression.
He had come on Xiao Canglan's orders, already intending to observe in secret and "give things a push" if necessary.