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This wasn't a form of communication like Spirit Connection; rather, it was like a broadcast forcibly cramming sound into Li Yang's perception.

Judging from this ability, one can tell how powerful Lu Yanbie's mental strength is.

Li Yang frowned, but quickly realized that it was the voice that had reminded her earlier. This reassured her slightly.

"Senior," Li Yang didn't put away the Invincible Shield, but looked at Lu Yanbie and asked, "Do you need teammates?"

This fits Li Yang's character.

At the Illusory Mist Tavern, she desperately needed a powerful teammate and extended invitations to almost every Sixth Grade Realm present.

At that time, Lu Yanbie concealed his tracks, and Li Yang, being a fire fox hybrid, naturally couldn't detect him.

At this moment, Lu Yanbie revealed his cultivation level and showed goodwill, Li Yang's first thought was to form a team.

Of course, she still stubbornly maintained her Invincible Shield.

"Tell me first, what is the price of this Invincible Shield?"

"Burning life."

Upon hearing Li Yang utter those four words, Lu Yan's expression visibly changed.

This cost... caused the value of this treasure to plummet.

For any Star Wielders, lifespan is of utmost importance.

What's the use of so many resources if you're dead?

Even if advancing one's cultivation level can extend one's lifespan, there is still a limit.

The lifespan demanded by this kind of treasure will only increase, eventually engulfing its holder.

Lu Yanbie sighed softly and said, "Put it away. I won't kill you."

Li Yang remained wary of him, not putting away her Invincible Shield.

Lu Yanbie added, "If I wanted to kill you, I wouldn't have warned you."

Li Yang: "... Thank you."

He thanked her verbally, but still didn't put away the Invincible Shield.

Lu Yanbie also helpless; he could naturally understand the Little Fire Fox's mindset.

I want to team up with him, but I'm also afraid he might kill me and steal my treasure.

Li Yang, still somewhat naive, said to Lu Yanbie, "Senior, this treasure is bound to my Star Soul. Even if you take it, it won't be of any use to me."

Lu Yanbie deep look and said, "Even without the binding, I have no interest in this kind of treasure that burns away one's lifespan."

The Little Fire Fox clearly didn't understand and couldn't help but tilt its head.

Lu Yanbie didn't explain much to the Little Fire Fox, only saying, "Save your lifespan if you want to team up with me."

Li Yang's eyes lit up, but she remained vigilant, still looking at Lu Yanbie with suspicion.

She was very conflicted and hesitant, finding it difficult to make up her mind.

Lu Yanbie was not in a hurry; he waited patiently.

He knows the Firefox-mixed race very well.

They are like rootless duckweed, adrift and wandering since childhood, finding it difficult to trust others.

Don't be fooled by the fact that this Little Fire Fox is always looking for teammates; it's just for profit.

If she could handle it herself, she definitely wouldn't team up with someone.

All of this was witnessed by the audience.

The audience watched with great interest.

Lu Yanbie's sudden appearance further heightened the public's interest in the two of them.

"Wow, there are hidden talents here! I thought Little Fire Fox was a dark horse, but then another Fox hybrid appeared!"

"This fire fox hybrid is at least at the Sixth Grade Realm Peak. Could it be a powerful figure from some Realm Domain in disguise?"

"Possibly, but it doesn't matter. It's not uncommon in Life-and-Death Battle."

"They're frying fish! They're frying fish! A pro is going to fry fish!"

In previous Life-and-Death Battle, there have also been independent cultivators at the Sixth Grade Realm Peak who have entered. Because of their high level of cultivation and some reputation in the Astral Realm, they usually conceal their appearance.

Becoming a fire fox hybrid is undoubtedly the best choice.

Just like Lu Yanbie in front of us, although everyone realized that he was a big shot in disguise, it didn't matter, and they even found it more interesting.

The audience's expectations for Li Yang have increased.

If she really teams up with this Sixth Grade Realm Peak cultivator...

What she said at the Illusory Mist Tavern might actually come true!

Viewers started speculating. "If these two teamed up, they might be able to beat those popular teams?"

"Especially the Little Fire Fox's bait; anyone who sees it will bite!"

"Yes, if I were in Life-and-Death Battle, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to escape either!"

"Moreover, this 3618, Sixth Grade Realm Peak, is clearly a master of the Spirit Department. He just forcefully controlled that seven-person team, directly blasting their Spirit Sea!"

"Wow, one attracts, the other controls—who can escape?"

Viewers have already saved Li Yang and Lu Yanbie perspectives, waiting to see them do something big!

And the biggest beneficiary in the audience was undoubtedly Jiang Yuqing.

Although Jiang Yuqing knew of the Invincible Shield's existence, this was the first time they had witnessed its power.

[Jiang Yuqing's Shock Points increased by 1000 points.]

Jiang Yuqing had long known that Li Yang was an outstanding actress, but seeing how accurately she captured the Little Fire Fox's psychological state, she was still completely convinced of her talent.

[Jiang Yuqing's Shock Points increased by 2000 points.]

Even Lu Yanbie's intervention, using a field control technique and a ranged Star Skill to wipe out the seven-person team, shocked Jiang Yuqing because of Li Yang's involvement.

[Jiang Yuqing's Shock Points increased by 2000 points.]

Jiang Yuqing glanced down at the trending topics list on her communicator and couldn't help but add another wave of Shock Points to her expression.

Ox!

Li Yang actually made it into the top 20!

It's important to know that there are over 1,000 outstanding Star Wielders in the Life-and-Death Battle Secret Realm.

Not to mention the Fifth Grade Realm, there are even three or four hundred people in the Sixth Grade Realm.

Those three popular and well-known teams together have nearly 20 members!

Li Yang, however, managed to break through the encirclement of so many people and break into the top 20 of the popularity list with the First Stage of the Fifth Grade Realm.

Of course, it's also because the Life-and-Death Battle has just begun.

Those well-known squads are still waiting for the right opportunity; no large-scale battles have broken out yet.

The popularity score on the trending list wasn't high yet, which is why Li Yang managed to climb up the list.

But Jiang Yuqing felt that Li Yang would only rise higher and higher, and it was impossible for it to fall.

Inside the Life-and-Death Battle Secret Realm, Li Yang and Lu Yanbie were still locked in a standoff.

Li Yang was clearly tempted, but she dared not put away her Invincible Shield.

Lu Yanbie: "If you don't trust me, how are we supposed to team up?"

Li Yang quickly replied, "Why should I trust you?"

Lu Yanbie: "..."

Jiang Yuqing, watching this scene, couldn't help but feel sorry for Li Yang.

Who could have imagined that Li Yang's goal in entering the Life-and-Death Battle was to get close to Lu Yanbie?

The way she's acting now is far from affectionate; she's even resistant.

Is this the legendary feigned reluctance?

Ptooey! Ptooey! Ptooey!

Jiang Yuqing pressed their heads down, trying to stop themselves from letting their imaginations run wild.

The more Li Yang acted this way, the Lu Yanbie wanted to team up with her.

He would feel that the Little Fire Fox was very safe, so safe that it would make him let his guard down.

"Didn't you want to team up with someone at the Sixth Grade Realm?" Lu Yanbie asked.

Li Yang bit her lower lip and said with great difficulty, "I... I don't think we're suitable to be a team, senior. Your level is too high; I can't see through it."

Lu Yanbie: "..."

This really stumped him.

He didn't know how to gain Li Yang's trust. He couldn't very well say it was because they were both fire-fox hybrids, could he?

This is the biggest joke for a Firefox hybrid.

Lu Yanbie could only patiently say to her through the Spirit Connection, "I am Star Wielders of the Spirit Department, and my realm is at the Sixth Grade Realm Peak. I came to the Life-and-Death Battle just to make a big splash. If you want more rewards, then team up with me."

Before Li Yang could say anything, Lu Yanbie continued, "I don't need simple kill rewards; I want to ambush those three popular teams, but it's very difficult if I'm alone. So I need you to be the bait."

He explained everything in such detail to convince Li Yang that he wouldn't take away her secret treasure.

Lu Yanbie: "Taking your treasure is useless to me. The other side will just run away when they see me, and they might even leave this Life-and-Death Battle. Then I won't get any more popularity points."

"I won't mince words with you," Lu Yanbie, "At least within this Life-and-Death Battle within this secret realm, I won't take your treasure."

"After we get out..."

Even if I promise I don't want your treasure, will you believe me?

"..."

Lu Yanbie sighed softly in his Spirit Sea, and gently guided him, "Although this is a treasure to you, it's a scourge to me. I chose cultivation for Longevity, and I would never use a secret treasure like this that can burn away my lifespan."

Lu Yanbie's heartfelt words clearly softened Li Yang's expression. She looked at Lu Yanbie through the Invincible Shield and said, "Senior, if we team up, will you steal my reward?"

Lu Yanbie said helplessly, "I don't know, but I'm not sure if you'd believe me."

This Little Fire Fox was far too cautious, and like a frightened bird, it wouldn't trust anyone.

Li Yang paused, then raised her voice. "I don't believe it, but I'm not afraid either!"

Her words surprised Lu Yanbie.

This Little Fire Fox is really interesting.

She didn't really trust Lu Yanbie, but as long as she had Invincibility, she wasn't necessarily afraid that Lu Yanbie would steal her reward—after all, even if she couldn't win, she could voluntarily withdraw from the Life-and-Death Battle, and in the final stage, even if she suffered losses, they would be minimal.

Lu Yanbie amused and exasperated, and asked, "So, would you like to team up with me?"

"Um!"

"Then you can accept this treasure, right?"

"Senior," Li Yang couldn't help but add, "I'm really not lying to you. This treasure of mine is bound to the Star Soul. If you try to take it..."