In the sky, boundless Spiritual Energy swept out like a storm, before abruptly freezing under the bone-chilling voice of the young girl...
Everyone's pupils shrunk as they stared at the sky, where Mu Chen was standing in the air, while three blurry black figures filled with killing intent surrounded him. Incomparably swift and fierce palms were about to land on Mu Chen's body, and these palm winds were enough to seriously injure Mu Chen!
ybdu!
However, behind the three black figures, a young lady with fluttering black hair strangely appeared. Her jade-like hand was the first to place itself on the back of a black figure.
The frightening Spiritual Energy contained within the palm caused the black figure's body to instantly turn stiff. The palm that was about to descend also froze. That's because he knew that as long as his palm descended, the attack from behind would cause him to pay an incomparably heavy price.
The atmosphere in the sky seemed to have frozen at this moment. No one dared to break this silence.
The Netherworld Prince's gaze frantically flickered. Sometimes, it was ruthless, and sometimes, it was fearful. The changes in his gaze caused his indifferent face to look a little distorted at this moment.
The Netherworld Prince's gaze towards Mu Chen was clearly filled with unwillingness. As long as he was given a few more breaths of time, he would be able to finish off Mu Chen. However, he never imagined that Cai Xiao's speed would be even faster!
If she could appear behind him, it was obvious that Fang Yi had failed. Fang Yi's failure also meant that his plan to deal with Mu Chen had also failed.
Mu Chen looked at the Netherworld Prince, whose eyes were flickering crazily, and smiled.
Even though the sharp palm wind was right before him, there was no fear in his eyes. Instead, he slowly withdrew the phoenix wings on his back.
He turned into a ray of light and disappeared.
"You have lost." Mu Chen stared at the Netherworld Prince and repeated himself.
"Are you courting death?"
The Netherworld Prince said with a gloomy voice. Right now, Mu Chen's life was practically in his hands. However, the latter's behavior did not seem to be worried at all.
"You don't have the guts to exchange your life with me." Mu Chen stared at the Netherworld Prince with his black pupils as the corner of his mouth rose into a mocking arc.
The Netherworld Prince's pupils slightly contracted. Although Mu Chen had fallen into his hands, the Netherworld Prince's eyes narrowed slightly.
However, when the two of them confronted each other, the latter's aura completely overwhelmed him. Under Mu Chen's fearless gaze, the latter's aura completely overwhelmed him.
In the depths of the Netherworld Prince's heart, there was an undetectable trace of fear.
Although he didn't want to admit it, he also understood that what Mu Chen said was true.
He didn't have the guts to trade his life for Mu Chen's.
The Netherworld Prince's eyes flickered.
Shortly after, he took a deep breath as he turned his head towards Cai Xiao, who was behind him, and said, "Let's pull back together. I don't recommend us to shed all pretenses and fight to the death. It won't be beneficial for either of us."
Cai Xiao cast a glance at Mu Chen, which the latter gently nodded his head at her. Their objective was the Dragon-Phoenix Inheritance, so there was indeed no need for them to force the Netherworld Prince into a dead end. After all, even a rabbit would bite when it's cornered.
Not to mention that the Netherworld Prince wasn't a rabbit, but a ferocious wolf that would attack at any moment.
After all, the Netherworld Prince and Cai Xiao weren't ordinary people.
Therefore, they did not go back on their words. Immediately, the two of them pulled back their hands at the same time and the violent Spiritual Energy abruptly dissipated.
Rustle!
The Netherworld Prince's silhouette flashed and appeared a few thousand feet away as he looked at Cai Xiao and Mu Chen with caution.
Mu Chen, on the other hand, felt relieved. The Spiritual Energy in his body had been greatly exhausted. If the battle had continued, he might have fallen into a dangerous situation. But fortunately, Cai Xiao had managed to defeat Fang Yi before him.
"Formidable."
Mu Chen gave Cai Xiao a thumbs up. Although he had not fought with Fang Yi before, he was, after all, a ferocious person ranked first on the Dragon-Phoenix Record. His reputation was even stronger than the Netherworld Prince. Furthermore, he had personally experienced the means of the Netherworld Prince. Therefore, he was a little shocked that Cai Xiao could actually defeat Fang Yi, who was even more formidable.
The coldness on Cai Xiao's face had thawed at this moment. Her smile was bewitching, causing countless gazes in this region to be involuntarily directed over. However, none of those gazes dared to have the slightest disrespect. Clearly, the strength that Cai Xiao had displayed had greatly intimidated them.
"You've done pretty well as well. I didn't misjudge you."
Cai Xiao lightly smiled as she looked at Mu Chen with a smear of admiration in her eyes. In this confrontation, if it wasn't for Mu Chen using all his means to obstruct the Netherworld Prince, she might not have been able to defeat Fang Yi.
"I nearly died." Mu Chen said helplessly.
Mu Chen was clear in his heart that with his current strength, he could only slightly confront the Netherworld Prince. If they were to engage in an all-out battle, his chances of winning weren't high.
After all, he was only a Third Grade Sovereign right now, while the Netherworld Prince's strength was already half-a-step into the Fifth Grade Sovereign Realm. Even in their Great Heaven Domain, such strength was sufficient for him to be bestowed the title of King.
Therefore, even if Mu Chen had many means, it was still tough for him to defeat the Netherworld Prince like how he defeated Liu Yan.
"It's already very shocking that a Third Grade Sovereign could achieve this. I believe that if you were at the same level as him, he would be far inferior to you." Cai Xiao lightly smiled.
Mu Chen had no choice but to admit that the clear and sweet-sounding praise from such a charming girl was something that would cause one's vanity to soar. This caused his body to feel as if it was floating in the air.
After Cai Xiao praised Mu Chen, she looked at the Netherworld Prince in the distance and faintly said, "You're still not leaving?"
The Netherworld Prince's face slightly changed as he looked at the two of them with a dark gaze, before focusing his gaze on Mu Chen and said in an indifferent voice, "My Netherworld Palace will remember today's matter. But I hope that the next time we meet, you will not rely on a woman to save you."
Hearing his words, Mu Chen smiled, "The next time we meet, you will have to be the one to be careful."
Although it would be a little difficult for him to defeat the Netherworld Prince, Mu Chen was confident that he could catch up to him. Therefore, if they were to meet again in the future and the Netherworld Prince still tried to force him into a disadvantageous position, then Mu Chen would let the Netherworld Prince know what it meant to have a whole new level of respect for him after three days.
"Impudent words."
The Netherworld Prince sneered. As an outstanding talent amongst the younger generations of the Northern Region, his pride wasn't any weaker than anyone else. In his view, it was a joke for Mu Chen to boast about surpassing him. That's because, in his view, if it wasn't for Cai Xiao, Mu Chen would have died for sure.
When the Netherworld Prince finished his words, he did not continue to stay in this place that had infuriated him. He swept a glance at Mu Chen and Mu Chen before his silhouette moved, turning into a streak of light and flew towards the horizon.
He understood that for the sake of An Ran obtaining the Dragon-Phoenix Inheritance, Cai Xiao would definitely not allow a dangerous person like him to stay here. Since he could no longer covet the inheritance, there was no point for him to stay here.
This grudge could only be settled in the future.
"You're going to be in trouble in the future." Looking at the Netherworld Prince's departing silhouette, Cai Xiao suddenly smiled towards Mu Chen.
Mu Chen was stunned.
"I'm not someone from the Northern Region. I will be leaving after the Dragon-Phoenix Heavenly Empress, but you're someone from the Great Heaven Domain. In the future, you will definitely meet Fang Yi and the Netherworld Prince in the Northern Region. At that time …" Cai Xiao teased.
Mu Chen nodded his head. It wasn't good news for him to offend the first and second rankers on the Dragon-Phoenix Record at the same time. However, Mu Chen had offended many opponents over the years. In the end, those so-called opponents had become his whetstones to reach a higher level.
Therefore, not only was Mu Chen not afraid of those potential threats, he was even looking forward to them. It was precisely because of this pressure that he could become stronger!
"If you're worried, you can follow me in the Dragon-Phoenix Heavenly Empress. I'll bring you to a place that's more suitable for you than the Great Heaven Domain. You might be able to obtain better cultivation conditions over there." Cai Xiao chuckled.
Cai Xiao's strength was sufficient to prove that her background wasn't ordinary. According to Mu Chen's speculations, her background might not be comparable to anyone in the Northern Region. Perhaps it was as she had said. If he went to where she was, he might be able to obtain better cultivation conditions, which might be something that many experts yearned for.
However, Mu Chen shook his head with a smile. He wasn't used to being sheltered. On the contrary, he preferred to use his own strength to roam the path of an expert. A true unparalleled expert couldn't be produced by relying on the protection of any powerful force or the accumulation of resources.
"Don't worry about me. I'll help you get rid of them next time." Mu Chen smiled.
Hearing that Mu Chen had rejected her invitation, Cai Xiao's brows couldn't help twitching. But shortly after, she was a little startled by the confidence in Mu Chen's words. That's because she was well-aware of how powerful Fang Yi was. Even she had to spend a lot of effort to deal with him, so it was impossible for Mu Chen to get rid of the two of them in the eyes of others.
However, Cai Xiao did not ridicule him. She looked at Mu Chen with her bewitching eyes and gently smiled. "Alright, then I hope that you can bring me some good news the next time we meet."
Mu Chen nodded his head with a smile.
When Cai Xiao saw this, she shifted her gaze and looked at the countless gazes that were filled with revere. Shortly after, she glanced at Su Biyue, Hong Yu and Ding Xuan, who were on the other side of the sky and faintly said, "Do you guys have any other opinions on us obtaining the Dragon-Phoenix Inheritance?"
Hearing Cai Xiao's voice, Su Biyue, Hong Yu, and Ding Xuan exchanged a glance and gently sighed. Even Fang Yi and the Netherworld Prince, those two ferocious fellows, were forced to retreat, so how would they dare to say anything? Immediately, they tactfully shook their heads.
"Then, I'll have to thank you."
Only then did a charming smile appear on Cai Xiao's face. Her beauty had even made Su Biyue and Hong Yu, two great beauties, to be overshadowed by her beauty.
Mu Chen raised his head and looked at the summit of the Dragon-Phoenix Stage. A dazzling golden light was being emitted, as if it contained endless profundities.
A smear of excitement rose in his heart.
The Dragon-Phoenix Inheritance was finally theirs!
(To be continued …)