Two gazes intersected in the sky. In that instant, even space seemed to have distorted.
Jia Louluo's gaze was as deep as an abyss as he stared at Mu Chen's silhouette. The smile that hung on his face seemed to have retracted, bit by bit, as he sensed the abnormal fluctuation of Spiritual Energy in his body. It was so much so that the space behind him was slightly fluctuating. Vaguely, there seemed to be a massive light being condensed.
It was the Sovereign Celestial Body that he had cultivated, and at this moment, it was about to be activated.
However, Jia Louluo still forcefully suppressed it in the end. His hawk-like gaze was fixed on Mu Chen as a palpitating killing intent surged from the depths of his eyes.
When the killing intent appeared in Jia Louluo's eyes, an extremely powerful Spiritual Energy fluctuation erupted from his body like a volcano. In an instant, the entire heavens and earth seemed to have turned dark. Only Jia Louluo's silhouette started to emit an even more oppressive feeling.
The towering mountain beneath his feet began to tremble, as if it was afraid of being destroyed.
Buzz!
When Jia Louluo's killing intent burst out, Mu Chen had also reacted. A golden light blossomed from his body as the roar of a dragon and phoenix resounded from his body. The True Dragon and Phoenix Spirits swam on his arms, emitting powerful energy fluctuations.
Space distorted behind him as his Sovereign Sea vaguely appeared with boundless Spiritual Energy shaking the heavens.
The two of them had only exchanged a glance before their killing intent burst out at the same time. Clearly, they had sensed each other's Sovereign Celestial Body.
They were both cultivators of the Great Solar Undying Body.
If they wanted their Sovereign Celestial Bodies to evolve, then they would have to defeat their competitors.
That's because the evolution method could only be obtained by one person.
When Mu Chen's Spiritual Energy burst out, Jiu You did not hesitate to circulate her Spiritual Energy.
Without the slightest hesitation, she circulated her Spiritual Energy. Instantly, crystal-like flames blazed on her body.
Xiao Xiao and Lin Jing were briefly stunned, since they couldn't figure out why the two of them suddenly looked as if they were going to fight to the death. However, their puzzlement only lasted for an instant before they looked at Jia Louluo at the same time. Space fluctuated around them with shocking Spiritual Energy fluctuations spreading out.
Compared with Mu Chen.
Jia Louluo was just a stranger. Even if he was a little tricky to deal with, it didn't stop Xiao Xiao and Lin Jing from making the decision to help Mu Chen.
Thus, behind Mu Chen, the three girls unleashed their Spiritual Energy. In an instant, Mu Chen's momentum was vast and mighty, continuously suppressing the Spiritual Energy pressure emitted from Jia Louluo's body.
In the end, it was forcefully pushed back a hundred feet.
Garuda squinted his eyes at this scene before he glanced at Xiao Xiao and Lin Jing, sensing the fluctuation emanating from the two of them.
The fluctuations emitted from the two girls didn't seem to be any weaker than him.
If it was a one-on-one battle, he wouldn't be afraid of Mu Chen. But the other party's formation was powerful.
The moment he made a move, he would definitely be at a disadvantage.
Thinking about it here …
Jia Louluo did not make any more futile efforts and the killing intent in the depths of his eyes gradually retracted.
The powerful Spiritual Energy fluctuation around him had also dissipated as he smiled towards Mu Chen. "I never expected that you would also cultivate the Great Solar Undying Body. It must be fate that we can meet today."
Even if the other party had the advantage in numbers and a powerful formation, Jia Louluo still maintained his composure without showing any fear. Just this mentality alone made Mu Chen inwardly praise Jia Louluo. To be able to cultivate the Great Solar Undying Body, this Jia Louluo was truly extraordinary.
"Indeed, it's fate."
Mu Chen nodded his head with a warm smile. If someone didn't know the inside story, they might really think that the two of them appreciated each other and couldn't wait to be sworn brothers. But only Mu Chen and Jia Louluo knew that the person before them was definitely a great enemy, one that must be killed.
Therefore, they shouldn't be sworn brothers, but sworn enemies.
Although he knew that Jia Louluo was his greatest enemy for the evolution of the Great Solar Undying Body, Mu Chen did not intend to make use of Xiao Xiao and the rest to kill him. That's because he knew that even if they joined hands, Jia Louluo should have a trump card that could allow him to escape unscathed. Since that's the case, then there's no need for him to make a move at this moment. Right now, he had to obtain the baptism of the Heavenly Lake to strengthen himself.
Naturally, although Mu Chen had no intention of making a move, he still cast a deep glance at Jia Louluo with caution in his eyes.
"Haha, I understand."
Seeing Mu Chen's gaze, Garuda casually chuckled before he retreated a distance away, indicating that he was temporarily retreating.
"That fellow is a little troublesome, so we can't be careless. How did you offend that fellow?"
Xiao Xiao glanced at Jia Louluo, who had retreated without any hesitation, and her brows twitched. That fellow was powerful and knew when to yield. With a single glance, she could tell that he wasn't someone that could be dealt with easily. In the past, she had also encountered that fellow, but they did not fight. However, she could sense that the latter wasn't ordinary.
"It's the first time I've encountered him, so I didn't offend him." Mu Chen shrugged his shoulders. "But only one of us can live."
As a cultivator of the Great Solar Undying Body, the grudge between Mu Chen and Jia Louluo was even deeper than his grudge with Xia Yu. Mu Chen knew that even if he took a step back, Jia Louluo would definitely try to kill him. Therefore, one of them had to die.
"Then let's get rid of him."
Lin Jing patted on Mu Chen's shoulder and encouraged, "Although that fellow isn't simple, you'll definitely be the one laughing in the end."
"You trust me so much?" Mu Chen was a little surprised.
Lin Jing curled her rosy lips. "Back then, my mother gave you such a high evaluation. If you can't even deal with that fellow, then it'll be too embarrassing."
Mu Chen could only roll his eyes.
Jiu You, who was standing by the side, also pursed his lips and teased, "But if that's the case, it seems that the top four experts of the Greatlaw Continent aren't too friendly towards you."
Mu Chen wasn't bothered by it. He glanced at Xiao Xiao and Lin Jing and smiled. "It's not like I don't have friends to back me up."
The four of them gathered together.
Their lineup was actually quite strong. Even if it was Zhu Yan, he could only retreat.
Facing the four of them, the three ladies could only retreat.
When the three ladies heard this.
They couldn't help rolling their eyes at him.
"What should we do now?
The Heavenly Lake is right before us, but it seems that we can't enter it. "
Xiao Xiao swiftly changed the topic as she looked at the Heavenly Lake with her eyes beaming.
Mu Chen narrowed his eyes and briefly examined it before he nodded his head. "This Heavenly Lake should be sealed, and it's highly possible that the Heavenly Emperor is the one who set it up. So it's impossible to enter by force."
"Then, what should we do?" Lin Jing asked.
The destination was right before them, but they couldn't enter it, which made them feel anxious.
Mu Chen calmly said, "There's no need to be anxious. When everyone that has obtained the tokens of the Nine Palace Lords are gathered here, the seal will naturally open. At that time, it will be the time to enter."
He had already obtained this information from Mandala before he entered the Ancient Haven Palace.
When the ladies heard his words, they felt relieved.
Then, they sat cross-legged on the mountain peak and conversed softly, waiting for the people who had obtained the other tokens to arrive.
But their wait didn't last long.
Whizzing sounds resounded from the horizon as a crimson streak streaked across the horizon.
A few breaths later, it appeared outside the Heavenly Lake.
"Mhm?
That fellow is out?
So quickly? "Lin Jing exclaimed when she saw the crimson streak.
Mu Chen's brows twitched.
He realised that it was Zhu Yan, who was previously trapped in the Feng Mansion.
Zhu Yan stood in the sky with magma flowing on his body. He had clearly sensed Mu Chen's party and directed his gaze over. "I never expected that you're someone that keeps your promise."
He had naturally said those words to Mu Chen. Originally, he had assumed that Mu Chen would do something to the Spiritual Array that had trapped him. However, he never imagined that the latter would actually adjust the Spiritual Array, allowing him to be released after being trapped for a period of time.
Although he still had means to escape even if Mu Chen didn't do that, he was surprised that Mu Chen kept his promise.
Mu Chen smiled at Zhu Yan. "You're faster than I expected."
"You're welcome anytime." Zhu Yan faintly said, "Although I'm a little surprised that you kept your promise, I don't intend to let it go so easily."
"You're welcome at any time." Mu Chen nodded. Since he had chosen to make a move, he naturally had no intention of letting it go so easily.
"You're from the Fire Spirit Clan?"
Behind Mu Chen, Xiao Xiao suddenly looked at Zhu Yan with interest with a playful smile on her face.
Zhu Yan cast a glance at Xiao Xiao and knitted his brows. He could sense a dangerous aura coming from the latter. Where did this mysterious lady come from?
He hadn't seen her beside Mu Chen before.
Xiao Xiao smiled as the seven-colored snake crawled out from her shoulder and flicked its tongue at Zhu Yan.
Zhu Yan stared at the seven-colored snake as his pupils shrank and his expression changed. "Sky-Devouring Python?
You're from the Endless Fire Territory?
What's your relationship with Emperor Yan?! "
Back then, Emperor Yan had made a bet with the Fire Spirit Clan and won the Divine Flame in their clan. Even after the Ancestor had awakened, he still couldn't make Emperor Yan stay. This had practically become a humiliation for the Fire Spirit Clan. Over the years, the Fire Spirit Clan and the Endless Fire Territory had always been at odds, but they were suppressed every time. Over the years, countless experts of the Fire Spirit Clan had tried to take back the Divine Flame.
Because they were enemies, the Fire Spirit Clan had a good understanding of the Endless Fire Territory. They naturally knew that the Sky-Devouring Python belonged to the Mistress of the Endless Fire Territory.
Since Xiao Xiao possessed the Sky-Devouring Python, then she must have a close relationship with the Mistress.
"Of course it's my father." Xiao Xiao smiled lightly, not hiding anything.
Flames blazed in Zhu Yan's eyes as magma flowed down from his body. He took a deep breath and fixed his gaze on Xiao Xiao. At this moment, he clearly didn't want to care about the grudge between him and Mu Chen. There was only Xiao Xiao in his eyes.
"Since that's the case, then please follow me back to the Fire Spirit Clan and get your father to exchange the Divine Flame of my Fire Spirit Clan for you."
Torrential flames burst out from Zhu Yan's body that even the sky was burning.
(To be continued.)