Divine King of Honour

Xu Nian looked at the figure in front of him, frowning slightly.

The visitor surprised him somewhat because he wasn't familiar with this person, or rather, he had no contact with them at all.

This person was one of the two outstanding disciples of the Tiande Sect, a female disciple named Gu Xiangxiang.

Gu Xiangxiang had short hair, and being a woman who practiced Body Refinement, her figure appeared particularly well-proportioned and alluring.

As for her appearance, it wasn't outstanding, but she could still be considered a beauty.

After all, women of the Earth Immortal Level, even if their looks were lacking, would exude a unique charm.

However, Xu Nian didn't think being approached by a stranger was a good thing.

"What is it?" Xu Nian asked, showing no hint of a smile.

He clearly recalled the disdainful expression on this woman's face when she first noticed his cultivation level was at the Transcendence Tribulation Stage, so he had no favorable impression of Gu Xiangxiang.

"There's nothing specific, just admiration for Junior Brother Xu. I've always admired Array Masters but never had a chance to interact. When I saw Junior Brother Xu was actually a Top-grade Array Master yesterday, I admired you deeply and wanted to be friends." Gu Xiangxiang smiled as she spoke, her eyes filled with a seductive allure.

"A beauty trap?" Xu Nian thought amusingly to himself.

He's no fool. At their level of cultivation, their minds would not be easily swayed by simple matters.

This Gu Xiangxiang claiming to have taken a liking to him just because he's an Array Master—how could that be possible?

However, Xu Nian wasn't planning to expose Gu Xiangxiang now. He wanted to see what her real motive was.

"Senior Sister Gu is very interested in formations?" Xu Nian asked with feigned interest.

Seeing Xu Nian take the bait, Gu Xiangxiang's lips curled into a subtle smile, though her eyes betrayed a momentary contempt.

Yet, her smile became even more enchanting, her beautiful eyes twinkling as she said, "Yes, I've always wanted to learn about formations but had no one to teach me. I wonder if Junior Brother Xu could teach me?"

"Learning about formations requires talent." Xu Nian replied with a smile.

"Does Junior Brother Xu think I have the talent?" Gu Xiangxiang coyly rubbed against Xu Nian.

"Whether you have the talent, we have to see to know. How about letting Junior Brother have a look?" Xu Nian said with a lecherous grin.

"Alright, but there are too many people here, it's embarrassing. Let's go to the room!" Gu Xiangxiang giggled as she spoke and then pulled Xu Nian towards the cabin room.

Xu Nian naturally did not refuse, following Gu Xiangxiang into the cabin with a smile.

Mei Ji, watching from afar, felt a wave of disappointment, dismissing the doubts she had about Xu Nian.

In her impression, Xu Nian was a righteous person, not one to be swayed by beauty.

Whereas this one called Xu Ping was so easily enticed, a far cry from Xu Nian.

Thinking this, she decided not to dwell on it further, returning to her room to meditate.

"Tsk tsk, Xu Nian is living quite the charmed life, to have a lady offer herself like that," Shi Guangxu clicked his tongue and said.

"I'm just afraid Gu Xiangxiang has ulterior motives." Liu Bai Ru said with a frown.

She was a bit disappointed in Xu Nian's behavior too. In her mind, Xu Nian shouldn't be someone easily beguiled by beauty. How did he so easily take the bait today?

"Auntie, don't worry, Xu is more cunning than a monkey. If Gu Xiangxiang is indeed using a beauty trap to seduce him, she might end up crying her eyes out." Shi Guangxu replied dismissively with a smile.

He then sighed enviously, lamenting why such good fortune never happened to him.

While Shi Guangxu was feeling wistful.

In a corner of the deck stood two young men.

One was Lin Wu, and the other was Yuan Tianming from the Batian Sect.

"Senior Brother Lin, it seems this Xu Ping isn't much, falling for it so easily. I thought it would be a bit more challenging." Yuan Tianming mocked.

"I apparently overestimated him. Who knew Xu Ping was such a lecher, but that's fine, it saves me much effort. The rest depends on how Gu Xiangxiang administers the Demon Transformation Powder into him." Lin Wu sneered.

"Rest assured, Senior Brother Lin, at least Gu Xiangxiang is at the Earth Immortal Realm. Even though Xu Ping is an Array Master, with no defenses, he's no match against Gu Xiangxiang. Once this Demon Transformation Powder enters his body, he'll go berserk, enter a demonized state, and by then, the people on the ship won't tolerate him. Even if Liu Bai Ru wanted to protect him, she couldn't," Yuan Tianming laughed.

Lin Wu also smiled, his eyes full of ridicule.

He seemed to see Xu Ping being killed, with Liu Bai Ru reduced to a plaything under him and his father.

"I'll go practice now. Tell me the good news later," Lin Wu said with a grin.

"No problem, just sit back and enjoy the show, Senior Brother Lin. During this trip to Hell Sea, please take good care of me," Yuan Tianming smiled.

Lin Wu chuckled and walked away without responding.

Yuan Tianming nodded and bowed him off, bearing no resentment inside.

…

At that moment, Xu Nian had already followed Gu Xiangxiang into a room.

The room was warded, able to block any Spiritual Sense, essentially preventing any spying.

As soon as Gu Xiangxiang entered, she struck Xu Nian in the abdomen.

In the next moment, Xu Nian collapsed to the ground.

"Senior Sister Gu, you…" Xu Nian looked at Gu Xiangxiang with shock, enduring severe pain.

Gu Xiangxiang sneered at Xu Nian, saying contemptuously, "It seems you're not just lustful but also naive. Did you really think I would fancy you? Being a Top-grade Array Master is impressive? Killing you is a piece of cake for me."

"Then why did you seduce me?" Xu Nian continued to question.

"Because someone wants you dead, Xu Ping. When you're down in the underworld, you need to weigh your worth. Not everyone is for you to covet," Gu Xiangxiang sneered.

With that, a Jade Bottle appeared in her hand, and upon opening it, a peculiar fragrance wafted out.

"This is Demon Transformation Powder. Once consumed, you'll become a madman recognizing no kin, and by then Liu Bai Ru won't be able to save you. Don't glare at me; I've sealed your Zifu with Immortal Essence. Even if you know formations, you can't execute them, so even if you want to resist, you can't," Gu Xiangxiang sneered, approaching Xu Nian.

In the next moment, she was about to pinch Xu Nian's jaw and pour the Demon Transformation Powder from the Jade Pendant into his mouth.

But just then, Xu Nian suddenly lashed out like lightning, grabbing Gu Xiangxiang by the neck and lifting her up.

Gu Xiangxiang struggled, yet she found herself bound by an invisible force, unable to move, and could only stare at Xu Nian with wide eyes.

"You…" Gu Xiangxiang exclaimed in shock.

Xu Nian laughed lightly, sneering, "It seems the naive one is you. Did you really think your charms could seduce me?"

Hearing this, Gu Xiangxiang's face changed instantly, a wave of fear surging within her.