Xiu!
In that instant when Huo Mei 'er made her move, Mu Chen had also swiftly flew towards the other Yan Long Scorpion as boundless Spiritual Energy fluctuated from his body. His strength wasn't as powerful as Huo Mei' er. Even if the Yan Long Scorpion was heavily injured and its strength had decreased, it was still a colossus that was hard to deal with for Mu Chen.
Mu Chen's speed was extremely fast. Coupled with the fact that the Yan Long Scorpion was heavily injured, it only took him a few breaths to catch up to the fleeing Yan Long Scorpion.
Roar!
The Yan Long Scorpion also discovered Mu Chen, who had followed it over, and immediately released an angry roar. A savage expression surged within its scarlet eyes. It was likely that it had also remembered the culprit that had lured it here.
Although he was furious, Yan Long Scorpion understood his current state. Therefore, he only issued a warning and did not attack Mu Chen. Instead, he sped up and fled.
Mu Chen followed closely like a maggot in a tarsal bone. His gaze flickered, and with a hug, the Great Meru Demonic Pillar appeared in a flash. It turned into a huge shadow and ruthlessly smashed towards the Yan Long Scorpion.
Boom!
A huge pillar of magma shot out from the Yan Long Scorpion's malevolent mouth and collided with the Great Meru Demonic Pillar. A violent and frightening shockwave spread out.
The Great Meru Demonic Pillar was sent flying backwards, while Mu Chen was also forced back a thousand feet. Shock involuntarily surfaced on his face. Only after personally taking action, did he understand how terrifying the Yan Long Scorpion was. Furthermore, he was still in a heavily injured state.
If he was at his peak, he would probably be able to severely injure Mu Chen with a single touch.
Roar!
Yan Long Scorpion viciously stared at Mu Chen before continuing to flee.
Obviously, it did not want to stay in such a dangerous place because of Mu Chen, who was as weak as a reptile in its eyes.
Mu Chen stared at the Yan Long Scorpion's fleeing body. He clenched his teeth and seemed to hesitate for a moment, before a ferocious glint appeared in his eyes.
Whoosh!
With a heavy stomp of his foot, his figure burst forth. This time, he directly charged towards the head of the Yan Long Scorpion.
Roar!
In the face of Mu Chen's repeated harassment, Lin Yiqian's heart sank.
The Yan Long Scorpion finally could not hold back its ferocious nature and immediately let out a furious roar.
There was actually lava flowing, and then the huge mouth bit down at Mu Chen.
Mu Chen's eyes flickered as he gazed at the incoming magma mouth. Soon after, he stomped his foot.
Not only did he not avoid it.
His figure had charged forth, charging into the mouth of the Yan Long Scorpion.
At the same time, the Three-headed Spiritual Fire Python's mournful roar resounded from another direction. A scarlet light flashed. It was like a flaming blade that could slice everything in this world as it flew towards the last head of the Three-headed Spiritual Fire Python.
Magma and blood soared into the sky as the mournful roar came to an abrupt stop.
Huo Mei 'er's alluring figure appeared in the sky.
With a flick of her hand, she had shattered the head of the python that soared into the sky.
A scarlet light that was roughly a foot in size whistled down and hovered before her.
It was the Spiritual Fire Marrow of the Three-headed Spiritual Fire Python. In the light, it looked like scarlet magma was flowing. Who knew how pure the Fire Spiritual Energy was contained in the magma.
Huo Mei 'er waved her hand and stored the Spiritual Fire Marrow. Thereafter, her face suddenly changed as she immediately turned her head. The last scene that entered her eyes was Mu Chen being devoured by the magma mouth.
Seeing this scene, even with Huo Mei 'er's composure, her face couldn't help changing as a smear of anxiety flashed in her eyes. Although her relationship with Jiu You was complicated, there wasn't any grudge between them. On the contrary, it was because of the competition between them that made them appreciate each other. If Mu Chen died here because of her, then with Jiu You's character, he definitely wouldn't let her go so easily.
The reason why she purposely spoke coldly was because she wanted to see how capable the new Commander that Jiu You had brought back was. However, she never expected that Mu Chen would be so stupid and be devoured in a single mouthful!
"That fool!"
Huo Mei 'er clenched her teeth as her figure moved and swiftly flew towards the Yan Long Scorpion. Surging Spiritual Energy undulations gathered in her hands.
However, just when Huo Mei 'er was about to make a move, the Yan Long Scorpion's body violently trembled as a painful roar resounded from its throat.
Huo Mei 'er was briefly stunned as she focused her gaze on the mouth of the Yan Long Scorpion. There was a dazzling golden light bursting out from that spot, followed by a violent Spiritual Energy explosion.
Lumps of magma shot out from the ferocious mouth of the Yan Long Scorpion like blood. It was so much so that even the sturdy scales on its body were shattering.
Clearly, there was a violent energy bursting out from its interior.
If it was at its peak, the Yan Long Scorpion would naturally be able to suppress this internal attack. But at this moment, it was heavily injured. Therefore, it could only violently roar as the scalding magma endlessly gushed out like fresh blood.
Huo Mei 'er's face was filled with astonishment as she watched this scene. Shortly after, she understood what was going on and her brows couldn't help twitching as her gaze turned a little grave.
"That fellow is truly ruthless."
Huo Mei 'er's strength was, after all, the Great Commander of the Great Havenlaw Army. Therefore, she could see through Mu Chen's intentions with a single glance. That fellow clearly knew that if he were to act rashly, it would be impossible for him to kill the Yan Long Scorpion. Furthermore, even if he managed to force the Yan Long Scorpion into a dead end, the Yan Long Scorpion might go berserk and self-destruct his Spiritual Fire Marrow, causing him to return empty-handed. Thus, that fellow had taken advantage of the fact that the Yan Long Scorpion was careless and entered its body to launch a fatal attack from the inside.
From a certain degree, this method was the most effective, but it was also the most dangerous. The Yan Long Scorpion's body was like a furnace. If he entered it, he would probably be melted. If it was at its peak, even Huo Mei 'er wouldn't dare to enter its body.
But the crucial point was that the Yan Long Scorpion was heavily injured, and its strength wasn't even 10% of its peak. Therefore, its body was no longer a forbidden zone, and Mu Chen had grasped this point. Thus, he charged into its body and attacked from the inside out.
His actions might seem simple, but it required decisiveness and ruthlessness. It wasn't something that an ordinary person could grasp perfectly in such a short period of time.
Huo Mei 'er's gaze was slightly grave, and that was also the reason why.
Mu Chen's strength couldn't shock her, but his decisiveness made her raise her eyebrows. Only now did she understand why Jiu You would allow someone as young as him to lead the Jiu You Troop.
Boom!
As Huo Mei 'er's gaze fluctuated, a dazzling golden light suddenly pierced through the neck of the Yan Long Scorpion. Magma violently gushed out as the Yan Long Scorpion issued a mournful wail. In the end, its roar weakened and it collapsed.
Boom!
The head of the Yan Long Scorpion exploded at this moment, and a golden light gushed out, turning into a huge silhouette. That silhouette was the Great Solar Undying Body.
But at this moment, the Great Solar Undying Body's golden light was tinged with crimson, and it looked like a golden brick that had been taken out of a furnace, showing signs of melting.
The Great Solar Undying Body swiftly dimmed, before it dissipated, and a slender figure was revealed.
Puff.
When that figure was revealed, he couldn't help spurting a mouthful of blood. Mu Chen's clothes had practically been reduced to ashes, and his skin was crimson. A large portion of his muscles showed signs of melting, revealing his white bones.
Clearly, even with the protection of the Great Solar Undying Body, Mu Chen had paid a great price when he charged into the Yan Long Scorpion's body. But fortunately, he managed to kill the Yan Long Scorpion before he was completely melted.
Mu Chen wiped the trace of blood off the corner of his lips, before waving his hand towards the corpse of the Yan Long Scorpion. A crimson light that wasn't any inferior to the one that Huo Mei 'er had obtained earlier flew out and hovered before him.
In the crimson light, there was a sparkling magma-like liquid that slowly flowed. The pure Spiritual Energy that emanated from it immediately caused Mu Chen to greedily lick his lips.
The purity of this Spiritual Fire Marrow was several times stronger than those that he had refined in the past.
Mu Chen slowly clenched his fist. With this Spiritual Fire Marrow, he should be able to make a breakthrough to the Third Grade Sovereign Realm.
"Tsk, tsk. You're truly courageous."
A crisp clap resounded from the side as Huo Mei 'er chuckled as she flew over. She slightly tilted her head and charmingly looked at Mu Chen.
"Fortunately, I won't die."
Mu Chen sourly said. However, he didn't have any resentment, since he knew that he didn't have any relationship with Huo Mei 'er. So there wasn't any obligation for her to help him.
"Hehe, you're angry?"
Huo Mei 'er smiled with her eyes narrowed as she placed her tender hand on Mu Chen's chest. Her soft figure moved closer as she smiled. "Looks like I have underestimated you. Jiu Chen has finally brought back a good-looking person this time."
Huo Mei 'er was bewitching and seemed to have an unrestrained character. The fragrance that blew over caused Mu Chen's face to turn red. Just when he wanted to retreat, he saw the slyness and ridicule in the eyes of the girl before him. Thus, he flung the corner of his lips and stretched his arm out to hug her waist. Sizzle.
Sizzle.
Before Mu Chen could hug her, Huo Mei 'er gently tilted her head and her fiery hair coiled around Mu Chen's arm like a snake. Her hand gently touched Mu Chen's chest as she chuckled and retreated.
"Brat, you're still too tender to take advantage of this Big Sister. Let's talk about it when you step into the Sixth Grade Sovereign Realm!"
Huo Mei 'er smiled as she retreated, leaving behind her bell-like laughter as her figure swiftly disappeared in the magma.
"Sixth Grade Sovereign, right? Just you wait!"
Mu Chen looked at the direction that Huo Mei 'er left in and couldn't help clenching his teeth. When that day comes, he would definitely give that demoness a good beating!
But it was a distant wish, so Mu Chen only had a brief thought before retracting it. He held onto the lump of Spiritual Fire Marrow. Right now, he had to break through to the Third Grade Sovereign Realm as soon as possible!
Otherwise, if he was stripped of his qualification to participate in the Dragon-Phoenix Haven by Mandala, it would truly be too embarrassing.
(To be continued …)