Jiang Mu lowered his eyes, looking at the spear pressed against his Adam's apple, his face extremely pale.
Throughout his career, he has always been the one fighting across borders; when has he ever been challenged by an opponent crossing borders, let alone succeeded in doing so?
And he just made those arrogant remarks.
This was a huge embarrassment for Jiang Mu!
Hong Ying glanced at Jiang Mu indifferently, then looked at the village chief beside her and asked, "Senior, I think the outcome is already decided, is there no need to continue fighting?"
The village chief smiled and nodded.
"You can try sensing the core of the Fusheng Diagram first. If that doesn't work, then Jiang Mu can try. Finally, it's the remnants of the Evil Devil Domain."
Xin Hongyi frowned slightly and said, "I haven't even fought yet, why should I be the last one to go?"
After this battle, she had figured out the strength of the others.
Now she is becoming more and more accustomed to the new bloodline in her body and the strength after the empowerment. It can be said that she is confident that she can defeat them!
The village chief's smile vanished, and he looked coldly at Xin Hongyi, saying, "Although the rules set by our Human Ancestor state that anyone who passes the test can attempt to take the Fusheng Diagram, that's all."
"The rest can be left to me to set the rules. Even if you are powerful, do you think I would let you try to take the Fusheng Diagram first?"
"Not killing you completely here is already more than enough."
Xin Hongyi's expression darkened, and demonic energy began to surge forth!
Sensing this aura, Ye Qiubai, Hong Ying, and Jiang Mu all tensed up slightly.
Half-Step Divine Lord Realm!
At that time, after the empowerment and blood exchange, Xin Hongyi had not fully absorbed the essence. Now, having made further progress, her realm has broken through once again!
"Are you planning to take action?" the village chief said coldly. "That's perfect, then I'll have a reason to eliminate this remnant of the Evil Devil Domain."
Xin Hongyi gritted her teeth, gave a cold snort, and then abandoned the idea.
Although the opponent did not reveal their strength, as the guardian of the Fusheng Diagram... or rather, the examiner, their strength is probably extremely terrifying.
However, that was the end of it... Anyway, the task assigned to her was simply to prevent the Fusheng Diagram from falling into the hands of the Supervisory Sacred Hall.
Seeing that Xin Hongyi had stopped breathing, the village chief nodded. "She does have some self-awareness."
He then looked at Hong Ying and smiled, "Alright, go and give it a try."
Upon hearing this, Hong Ying walked towards the top of the altar.
Seeing this, Jiang Mu could only pray that Hong Ying would not gain the approval of the core of the Fusheng Diagram.
Otherwise, his mission would be considered a failure.
Hong Ying walked up the steps one by one, arriving at the center of the altar surrounded by candlesticks, and looked at the energy sphere filled with various Power of Rules.
The village chief below reminded him, "Simply unleash your power."
Upon hearing this, Hong Ying did as instructed.
The Intent of the Emperor and the Dao Law of Samsara are both released.
When the two forces were released, the sphere seemed to sense it. Like a hunting snake, the energy gathered into vines to trap these forces and then wrapped around the sphere to devour them!
The Hong Ying kept being released, and the sphere kept engulfing them.
I don't know how much time has passed.
Hong Ying frowned.
Ye Qiubai was surprised.
Jiang Mu sneered.
It seems I can't resonate with the core of the Fusheng Diagram... Just as I was thinking this...
A beam of light burst forth from the sphere!
Countless vines burst forth from the sphere, wrapping around Hong Ying's body.
Those vines even pierced through every part of Hong Ying's body!
However, this is not absorbing Hong Ying's power; on the contrary, the sphere is replenishing Hong Ying with the Power of Rules within it!
In an instant, Hong Ying's cultivation level began to soar!
Seeing this, the village chief smiled and nodded, "It seems that the Fusheng Diagram has chosen this little girl."
Hearing the village chief's words, Ye Qiubai smiled broadly.
Jiang Mu's reaction was a complete reversal; his sneer turned into a dark and ugly expression.
Did she really succeed in obtaining the Fusheng Diagram?
Thinking of this, Jiang Mu couldn't help but speak up, "You should know that our two deputy hall masters of the Supervisory Sacred Hall are waiting outside the Ancient Battlefield right now. Do you think that even if we take them out of the Ancient Battlefield, we can guarantee their safe departure? Won't they still have to be handed over to our Supervisory Sacred Hall?"
Ye Qiubai couldn't help but glance at Jiang Mu, his brows furrowing slightly.
This is already a direct threat!
Seeing that Hong Ying didn't react, Jiang Mu continued, "You'll receive some reward if you hand it over to the Supervisory Sacred Hall, but... if you give it to me directly, I'll give you even more, how about that?"
This was Jiang Mu's true purpose.
In Jiang Mu's view, even if the other party were taken out, they would be intercepted by the Supervisory Sacred Hall.
Rather than doing that, it's better to just give it to him directly.
In this way, Jiang Mu will have more say in the Supervisory Sacred Hall!
Furthermore, if Hong Ying were to leave and be given to the two deputy hall masters, and the people Supervisory Sacred Hall Supervisory Sacred Hall that her cultivation level wasn't even as high as Jiang Mu's, how would they view Jiang Mu then?
Aren't you invincible within your realm?
Haven't you been constantly fighting across borders?
How did it end up with us being attacked across the border?
At this moment, Hong Ying's cultivation level also successfully broke through to the Late God Emperor Realm!
Although Hong Ying's foundation is not as solid as Ye Qiubai's, with the blessing of the Imperial Intent, breaking through to the Late God Emperor Realm is not a big problem. She just needs some time to stabilize her realm.
Hong Ying absorbed the core into her Dantian, causing space to twist and the world to spin around her!
The group reappeared in Fortune Temple Village.
Mu Fusheng, Ning Chenxin, and others were still waiting there, as were Mu Shi and the other disciples.
Ai Xue, Jiang Qingluan, and Song Xiao also wanted to see what the outcome would be.
When Hong Ying and the others appeared, they looked directly at Jiang Mu and said, "When did I say I was going to hand it over to your Supervisory Sacred Hall?"
Once these words were spoken, everyone understood.
Hong Ying ultimately obtained the Fusheng Diagram!
Ai Xue's expression also turned grim.
Jiang Mu's face was also grim as he asked, "Do you think you can leave this Ancient Battlefield?"
Hong Ying said calmly, "How we get out is none of your concern."
Seeing this, Ai Xue also spoke up threateningly, "You think you can control the power of the Supervisory Sacred Hall...?"
However, before she could finish speaking, Hong Ying interrupted her directly, "How many times have you said that?"
A faint Intent of the Emperor emanated from Hong Ying, as if she were looking down upon all living beings. She said calmly, "If you want to fight, then fight directly. Try to take it based on your own abilities. As for your so-called two deputy hall masters, if they can take it, then let them try."
"In short, if we don't fight, this Fusheng Diagram will have nothing to do with you now."
Ai Xue was furious. "Arrogant! How dare you disrespect the two vice hall masters?"
Just as he was about to make a move, Jiang Mu stopped him, shaking his head and saying, "You are no match for her."
Ai Xue was taken aback, and was about to say something when Jiang Mu interrupted her, "It's not me either. Let's go first. There's still a chance for this to turn around. Let's discuss it further."
The turning point they were referring to was that they still had a chance to seize it within this Ancient Battlefield...