Junior sister, keep forbear for a while, I almost become invincible as soon!

Time passed, and in the blink of an eye, more than half a month had gone by.

The atmosphere inside Chaoge City grew increasingly tense as more and more powerful figures, including young talents, arrived.

All sorts of rumors flew about. Some said the Demon Flower came from the depths of hell and was a symbol of death, while others claimed it originated from the Divine Realm, representing a powerful race. The claims were many and varied.

Disagreements were inevitable amid the disputes, and battles and bloodshed were common.

Among these, some concerned the Chong Tower killers. Although Chen Pingping had destroyed Chong Tower, a large number of its killers had been away on missions, thus avoiding the disaster. Now, they had returned.

There were even rumors that The Sleeping Ones of Chong Tower had been awakened. Many major forces shivered with fear, all keeping an eye on Chen Pingping, wondering how he would face them.

Upon hearing the news, Hong You turned ashen. "You'd better run!" she urged.

Chen Pingping glanced over disdainfully. "Why?"

Idiot! Hong You thought. The Sleeping Ones of Chong Tower are no ordinary people. They've lived through eons, invincible in their own eras; they are the true trump card of Chong Tower. If they make a move, would you even stand a chance of survival? But this idiot isn't the least bit worried. Instead, he calmly asked me why. Hmph! He can just die for all I care.

Hong You closed her mouth and said no more.

Moreover, with the Demon Flower about to appear, many powerful figures and forces had gathered, and who knew how many lurked in the shadows. If they were to contend for the Demon Flower, Chen Pingping and his companions had no advantage. On the contrary, they might even expose themselves and become a target for everyone. Fleeing was their only choice.

In the courtyard, Guang Xiaoyu was studying Mao Qiu, trying to unlock the great treasures—erm… abilities—contained within it.

Lao Huang's ability was an aura field. Once deployed, it could isolate him from the outside world and was powerful beyond measure. Moreover, its combat prowess was ferocious; it had once crushed many powerful Divine Kings with a single stomp. That scene remained vivid in her memory.

Within Hei's body lay a bottomless abyss, hiding countless mighty Sword Dao. A few days ago, she had entered it for the second time, hoping to comprehend more of the Sword Dao. However, this time she could only last an hour. The Sword Dao within the abyss was growing ever more powerful, simply beyond her capacity to endure.

This only excited Guang Xiaoyu. The stronger Hei became, the more formidable its combat power would be. Should they encounter a formidable enemy, they could unleash the Sword Dao from the abyss. Thinking of that scene... TSK TSK...

The Earth Chicken wasn't bad either. Although it lacked combat power, it was skilled in forbidden arts, arrays, seals, and the like, enabling their group to move unimpeded in the Life Prohibited Zone.

It's just this Devouring Sky Beast that's rather disappointing! Guang Xiaoyu held it in her hands, muttering constantly, "Devour, devour, devour… AWOOO, hurry up and devour!"

As a legendary Ancient Ferocious Beast, one that was said to swallow a whole continent in one bite, how could the Devouring Sky Beast look so adorably foolish? Couldn't it be a bit more frightening? Fierce-looking, or at the very least, have black fur so it didn't look so cute? And then there was the Devouring Sky Beast's ability, which she honestly couldn't accept. At least Earth Chicken had some combat capability; it could set up an array or forbidden art to kill enemies. But all you have is Vitality Power. To think you're an Ancient Ferocious Beast! What a disgrace to the fearsome reputation of the Devouring Sky Clan.

After a while, she seemed tired. She casually tossed the Devouring Sky Beast aside and then turned her gaze towards the Earth Chicken not far away.

The Earth Chicken seemed to sense something. It subconsciously looked up, only to meet her gaze, and instantly its skin crawled. It flapped its wings a few times and fled.

WOOF WOOF WOOF!

Hei ran over.

Guang Xiaoyu's face darkened. "Stop it."

In the past, when Hei's realm was lower, I could enter the abyss to seek Enlightenment, but now... after spending an hour inside, I nearly lost my life. Too scary. She had a feeling that she would have to at least step into the King Tao before she could enter Hei's body to comprehend the sword. How annoying!

Guang Xiaoyu placed her hands on her hips, her cheeks puffed out in annoyance as she scanned the courtyard.

Zi Ji's voice came from the side, "Senior Sister, what are you doing?"

"Do you see that chicken?" Guang Xiaoyu pointed to a spot not far away.

"Yes, I see it!"

"Help your Senior Sister catch it quickly."

"Are you going to eat it?" Zi Ji's eyes widened.

"..."

What a joke! Setting aside the Earth Chicken's identity, with her relationship with Chen Pingping, could she possibly eat it?

A look of exasperation crossed Guang Xiaoyu's face. "No, I'm just curious. I want to study it!"

Zi Ji said, "Oh. You could use your realm to capture it."

That seems like a good idea. But...

Guang Xiaoyu was speechless. "I've tried. It doesn't work."

The Earth Chicken was a Descendant of the Ancient Phoenix. Although its combat power was slightly lacking, if it didn't want to be caught, truly no one could catch it.

Realm doesn't work? Zi Ji seemed to only half understand. She took a few steps forward, her Qi Refinement burst out, instantly restricting the area ahead, and then her slender hand reached out and apprehended the Earth Chicken.

CLUCK CLUCK CLUCK!

The Earth Chicken resisted, its chickpea-sized eyes widened enormously, and it kept flapping its wings, trying to break free. But Zi Ji's hand seemed to possess a Magic Power, firmly restraining it, leaving it unable to escape.

The entire process was done in one smooth motion.

Guang Xiaoyu watched, stunned. "Have you improved again?"

Zi Ji replied bashfully, "Hmm, it seems like I have improved quite a bit!"

'Seems like'? Back when she was in the Great Zhou royal city, the attacks she casually threw out were no weaker than those of a late-stage King Tao expert, blocking many formidable enemies. Now, that fluctuation seemed to have gotten even stronger, making Guang Xiaoyu's heart pound. How long has it been? I'm done for, done for! I, a mighty Demon Emperor reborn, have come to terms with not being able to defeat Senior Brother, but now even Junior Sister is about to surpass me. How embarrassing!

She pressed down on the Earth Chicken with one hand and strode off. The latter was still struggling.

After leaving the courtyard, Guang Xiaoyu blinked and then said, "Bro, how have I treated you?"

The Earth Chicken clucked angrily. How have you treated me? Don't you have any idea? You're still pinning me down!

"Don't you feel a sense of brotherhood, a deep connection, like we were destined to meet, even if it feels like we met too late?" Guang Xiaoyu said. "That's right, I feel the same way."

"..."

"I know your identity and origins are extraordinary. You're a Spiritual Beast, a powerful Descendant of the Ancient Phoenix. Honestly, with an identity like yours, it's a huge loss for you to follow Senior Brother." Guang Xiaoyu chuckled slyly. "Why not consider following me instead?"

"..."

"Sooner or later, I'll achieve Tao Verification and become an Emperor, an unparalleled formidable being, looking down on all creation. You won't lose out by following me." Guang Xiaoyu coaxed. "What do you think? Just consider it, okay?"

The Earth Chicken kept its beak shut.

"If you don't speak, I'll take that as a yes." Guang Xiaoyu's eyes glinted with cunning as she continued, "By the way, do you know about Senior Brother's cultivation? Why can't I understand it?"

I get it! the Earth Chicken thought. This girl isn't trying to win me over because of my identity and origins, but because she's after Chen Pingping's cultivation! Why would you, a Demon cultivator, think so much? If there was a cultivation method you could practice, Chen Pingping would have taught you already. If he hasn't, there must be a good reason.

It lifted its head proudly, staying silent as a show of resistance.

Guang Xiaoyu grumbled, growing more indignant. "Damn it! Senior Brother is too stingy. He clearly has much stronger cultivation methods but won't let me practice them! Hmph..."