Song Wanníng suppressed the surprise in her heart. She thought to herself, how insecure is the Heavenly Dao of the Mùsù star system, to have arranged so many invaders?
Fortunately, the Heavenly Dao of the Spirit Realm was stronger, and eliminating invaders seemed easier.
But right now, the key was the location of Huo Jinchuan.
"Patriarch Huo, if I tell you where Huo Jinchuan is, will you spare my life? I don't care how you deal with him alone."
She pointed at Baili Shang beside her, looking selfish.
Baili Shang was taken aback, briefly suspecting Song Wanníng might betray him.
Yet deep down, he didn't think she was that kind of person.
He glanced at her meaningfully and decided to go along with her act.
"How can you betray me? You're asking for death!"
He moved to strike.
Song Wanníng quickly flew back, keeping a safe distance, then continued, "Patriarch Huo, I truly know where Huo Jinchuan is. If you agree to my conditions, I will tell you!"
Everyone wants to live and fears death. She was only a Void Refinement cultivator, facing a Unity cultivator's pursuit. Her begging was only natural.
Patriarch Huo narrowed his eyes, half doubting.
If it were anyone else, he would have believed they were just afraid.
But Song Wanníng was truly cunning…
"Fine, I agree."
Patriarch Huo kept a cold face, curious about her real intention.
"Good!"
Song Wanníng's face brightened as a map suddenly appeared in her hand, which she threw toward him.
Patriarch Huo's gaze darkened as he raised his hand to grab the map, but just before touching it, a divine thunderbolt descended from the sky.
Boom—
The thunderbolt struck without warning, catching Patriarch Huo off guard.
He had guarded against everything except a divine thunder.
Caught completely unprepared, he was instantly engulfed by the lightning.
"Go!"
Baili Shang shouted softly. The flying treasure beneath him surged forward at top speed.
Song Wanníng steadied herself, gripping the edge tightly, and in a blink was a hundred meters away.
The flying treasure did not stop, rushing forward rapidly. The divine thunder soon dispersed, revealing Patriarch Huo. His hair was singed black, his clothes torn and ragged. He looked utterly miserable.
"Song Wanníng—"
He roared, his voice piercing the heavens as if he wanted to overturn the sky.
In his hand, he still held the map.
Looking down, he was about to discard it but noticed marks showing movement on the map.
Though unsure if it was real, recalling Song Wanníng's words, he changed his mind, quickly storing the map and furiously chasing after the flying treasure.
Except for old monsters at Mahayana stage, Unity cultivators were the top of the cultivation world.
Their speed was astonishing.
"Trying to run?"
Patriarch Huo soon caught up, only five hundred meters behind.
Baili Shang frowned and immediately pulled out a treasure, throwing it at Patriarch Huo.
"Explode—"
With a light command, the treasure detonated.
The massive shockwave blocked Patriarch Huo's pursuit. Though only temporary, it was enough to prevent him from catching up immediately.
When Patriarch Huo cursed and resumed pursuit, Baili Shang quickly pulled out another treasure and detonated it.
Watching the scene, Song Wanníng felt a strange sense of familiarity.
Enemies used to do this to her. Now it was her turn—and it felt oddly satisfying. As for treasures, Song Wanníng had plenty, including many spoils.
Those things had yet to be used, and now was the perfect time. She quickly pulled out treasures too, taking turns with Baili Shang throwing them at Patriarch Huo.
"You two—"
Patriarch Huo never expected such shameless defiance and furiously launched a counterattack.
But the treasures' explosions were powerful enough to cancel half his attacks, and the remaining force was blocked by the flying treasure's protective shield. He was a Unity cultivator, yet couldn't deal with two small cultivators.
It was maddening!
Boom—
Boom—
Boom—
Explosion after explosion echoed, making anyone nearby think fireworks were being set off.
Song Wanníng watched Patriarch Huo grow angrier, a faint smile playing on her lips.
Baili Shang was truly the demon clan's young master; he had many treasures and an extraordinary flying treasure.
As she detonated treasures, she calculated their distance to the Demon God Tomb.
...
Time passed little by little. With the flying treasure at full speed, they finally approached the Demon God Tomb.
But the treasure's power was nearly depleted, and Patriarch Huo still stubbornly followed closely behind.
Baili Shang frowned and said to Song Wanníng, "We are close to the Demon God Tomb. I know you have a way through the seals. Now that Patriarch Huo has caught up, we can only rely on our own skills to get inside."
All along, Baili Shang had done his best to protect Song Wanníng, but now he was out of options. Survival depended on fate.
Song Wanníng nodded without hesitation.
The last usable treasure was detonated. Patriarch Huo's face was pitch black with fury.
These two alive were an insult to him!
He pushed his speed to the limit and quickly closed in on the flying treasure. Then he raised his hand and slashed at the flying treasure with his sword. A full-strength blow from a Unity cultivator violently shook the flying treasure, threatening to knock it from the sky.
At that moment, Patriarch Huo caught up.
"Die!"
His eyes burned with murderous madness as he swung his sword again toward them.
Song Wanníng's heart sank, sensing something was wrong. She hurriedly flew off the flying treasure, heading toward the distance. They could already see the seals of the Demon God Tomb. If they could get through, they would be safe.
Boom—
A loud crash. The flying treasure was split in two by the sword. The mountain beneath shattered into rubble.
Pft—
Baili Shang, as the owner, spat a mouthful of blood from the backlash. But he was prepared and immediately pulled out a flying carpet, wrapping himself tightly and rushing toward the Demon God Tomb.
Patriarch Huo slashed at him with a sword. The immense force hit Baili Shang, but the flying carpet absorbed most of it and pushed him further away.
"Impossible!"
Patriarch Huo was furious. Where did this demon cultivator get so many strange treasures?
He instantly changed target and swung his sword fiercely at Song Wanníng.