The giant mouth was the manifestation of the Three Lives Mirror's spirit. After rapidly devouring the system, it quickly dissipated without a trace.
Song Wanníng did not rush out immediately. She wondered what changes might happen to the Three Lives Mirror after swallowing the system. Yet, as time passed second by second, she still sensed nothing and finally stepped outside.
Daylight had already brightened the sky. Baili Shang had been waiting for a long time. Once he confirmed no one was paying attention, the two quickly left from the other side of the city gate.
Using the same method, they hurried on, unnoticed for the time being.
Meanwhile, Huo Jinchuan lay alone in a cave, his wounds healing slowly but too severe to recover fully in the short term. He stared quietly at the ceiling, lost in thought over the next steps.
For some reason, a sudden unease had gripped him last night—a feeling that something important was missing. That discomfort kept him restless through the night, unable to calm his cultivation until dawn.
Recalling his life since crossing over, every day had felt like walking on thin ice. Despite his excellent talent and remarkable Luck, he had been oppressed repeatedly by his biological father and suffered countless injuries.
When he discovered Song Wanníng, he had been excited. Not only coveting her Luck, but also seeing hope in her alchemy skills. The outcome had not disappointed him—Song Wanníng had successfully refined the Resurrection Pill.
Unfortunately, things quickly spiraled out of control afterward.
A fierce hatred erupted in Huo Jinchuan's eyes. If Song Wanníng hadn't forcibly taken so much of his vital energy, he wouldn't have been so severely punished by the Heavenly Dao. He had also underestimated his father's hatred. The old man had sent him to block the Heavenly Dao's punishment!
Even a tiger won't eat its own cub, yet Patriarch Huo had gone that far.
Suppressing the rage in his heart, his blood and energy slowly stabilized. Luckily, he had anticipated trouble and prepared a backup plan, sending a parasite into Patriarch Huo's body.
The old man was unaware for now, but once the parasite matured, it would be too late to stop it.
That would be his chance for revenge.
And then there was Song Wanníng.
He had to seize her Luck for himself.
Once he possessed overwhelming Luck, the old man would surely die.
Closing his eyes, Huo Jinchuan swallowed another pill to accelerate healing.
After recovering, he planned to find a hiding place to lie low for a while.
...
After leaving several cities and crossing multiple mountains, Song Wanníng and Baili Shang were gradually nearing the location of the Demon God Tomb.
Yet danger quietly approached.
Suddenly, a figure dropped from the sky, blocking their path.
The newcomer was a late Divine Soul stage cultivator, dressed in black. A scar ran from his brow down through his chin, giving him a fierce appearance.
"You two are quite easy to find."
His voice was cold and sharp, twisting his face with a grim expression.
Song Wanníng and Baili Shang stopped simultaneously, eyes flickering with a faint dark light as they stared back. They had indeed been discovered. The two exchanged a glance—everything was understood without words.
"Still planning to run?"
The scarred man sneered, then suddenly summoned a massive axe taller than a person.
"You caused our young master's injury and disappearance and think you can escape? Do you really think the Huo family is powerless?"
His aura abruptly shifted as a violent gale swept toward them. At the same time, he swung the huge axe toward their direction with brutal force. In an instant, a massive spatial rift appeared before them.
Song Wanníng and Baili Shang showed no panic. Baili Shang himself was a Divine Soul stage cultivator and not necessarily weaker.
A cold light flashed in his eyes before his body radiated a terrifying demonic aura, forming a huge shield barrier.
Boom.
The axe collided with the shield. The powerful impact shattered surrounding trees and stones in half, sending debris flying.
Song Wanníng stretched her body to the limit and swiftly flew upward, barely avoiding the shockwave.
But she did not flee. As Baili Shang prepared to strike again, she suddenly summoned the Divine Thunder Seed.
Nine Heavens Divine Thunder crashed down, giving the scarred man no time to react.
"Ah!"
He was blasted into the air by the thunder, crashing into the ground and creating a massive crater.
Baili Shang's pupils contracted in surprise, but he did not hesitate to follow up with a finishing strike.
Song Wanníng gave him a subtle glance, and he instantly understood, preparing for attack.
Meanwhile, Song Wanníng plunged directly into the Divine Thunder. What was agonizing for the scarred man felt like a gentle massage to her.
She moved easily toward the scarred man, closing the distance swiftly. Pouring her strength into her right hand, she struck his head fiercely.
The blow deformed his skull and severely impacted his Primordial Soul.
"Ah!"
He lifted his head in agony, blood-red eyes glaring at Song Wanníng. Instinctively, he raised the axe to kill her.
At this moment, the Divine Thunder dissipated. Song Wanníng quickly retreated with agile speed, feigning a clumsy escape.
The scarred man, almost crazed by pain, roared and chased after her. Just as he lunged forward, Baili Shang, hidden in ambush, struck suddenly. A blood mark appeared on the scarred man's forehead, piercing through his third eye.
A bloodline shot through the tree behind him.
The scarred man froze, shocked, staring at Baili Shang.
Baili Shang then attacked again, completely severing his life.
The scarred man's Yuányīng fled wildly, seeking escape.
Xiao Jin transformed into a sharp golden light and shot toward it.
Snap.
The Yuányīng was shattered instantly and swallowed by Xiao Jin.
Boom.
The body collapsed with a heavy thud.
A Divine Soul stage cultivator had been slain by the two working together.
Song Wanníng retracted Xiao Jin, her expression calm.
In truth, even without her, Baili Shang could have slain the scarred man—just with more effort.
Now that she showed her strength, it also served as a subtle warning to Baili Shang. She was no pushover; anyone who wanted to make a move should think carefully first.
Dust filled the air, settling only after a moment of silence.
Baili Shang glanced at Song Wanníng, then approached to destroy the body and retrieve the storage ring.
"Let's go before reinforcements arrive."
He didn't open the ring right away. After tidying the battlefield briefly, he hurriedly led Song Wanníng away to relocate.
They could handle Divine Soul stage enemies, but if someone at Unity stage appeared...