Immortal-Exterminating Divine Venerable

'If it really comes to it, there's only one way left.'

Yang Xiao thought to himself as he watched the nine Divine Beast Firebirds approach menacingly.

He was apprehensive, but not afraid.

Before entering the Ascension Platform, he might have panicked. With his current strength, it would have been impossible for him to escape from a Tier Seven Divine Marquis.

But now...!

'First, I'll see what their intentions are.'

Yang Xiao composed himself.

Lu Changhe, in contrast, was far more nervous.

He was only a Tier Three True God. At this moment, his true combat strength was even less than Yang Xiao's. He was suddenly facing nine tyrannical Divine Beast Firebirds, any one of which was his equal. Moreover, inside the carriage was an even more terrifying existence. Lu Changhe's heart was filled with anxiety.

But the surrounding space was locked down; even if he wanted to flee, he couldn't.

'What should I do?'

'No, I can't let the Saint Prince face danger here!'

A thought struck Lu Changhe, and he subconsciously moved to stand in front of Yang Xiao. He thought to himself, 'No matter what, even if I have to die again, I must ensure the Saint Prince escapes.'

Seeing how tense he was, Yang Xiao couldn't help but pat his shoulder.

"It's fine. If they really don't come in peace, escaping won't be a problem for me."

Hearing this, Lu Changhe's heart stirred as he remembered something.

'That's right! I heard my son Fang Liang say that Elder Long once gave the Saint Prince a Teleportation Token. It allows for direct entry into the Rising Dragon Tower. If he uses that Token, he can definitely get away from here. After all, it contains power personally imbued by Elder Long. It can't be suppressed that easily.'

Lu Changhe breathed a sigh of relief.

At the same time, his admiration for Yang Xiao grew.

'Yang Xiao clearly has a way to escape, but he's staying here,' he reasoned. 'It must be because of me. After all, the Teleportation Token can only save the Saint Prince himself.'

'The Saint Prince has shown me such incredible kindness. If I, Lu Changhe, ever harbor a single thought of betrayal, may I die a terrible death!'

Lu Changhe swore an oath in his heart.

At that moment, the Phoenix Carriage carried by the nine Divine Beast Firebirds finally came to a stop before them.

A beautiful woman dressed in a magnificent palace gown stepped out from within.

She appeared peerlessly elegant, utterly captivating.

But Yang Xiao's brow furrowed the moment he laid eyes on her.

'An Enchanting Demon Body... Looks like this woman will be difficult to deal with.'

The Enchanting Demon Body was an infamous type of alluring constitution from Ancient Times. Most women with such bodies would naturally attract the pursuit of countless male beings, captivating their very souls.

However, many of these constitutions were merely attractive and didn't mean their bearers were inherently flirtatious or promiscuous.

The Enchanting Demon Body, however, was a particularly vicious variation. Without exception, those who possessed it were ruthless individuals who treated males as mere playthings. They were incapable of genuine affection, viewing their partners only as toys and Furnace Cauldrons.

Furthermore, they were fickle and cunning. They were much like a wicked creature from Ancient Times, the Demon Charm, which would use its Charm to attract male beings before devouring them, skin and bone. The name "Enchanting Demon Body" was a direct reference to this malevolent spirit.

'Those with an Enchanting Demon Body generally have poor talent for cultivation on their own. To raise their cultivation quickly, they must take on many concubines and Furnace Cauldrons. Seeing as this woman has already reached the level of a Tier Seven Divine Marquis, the number of concubines and Furnace Cauldrons who have died at her hands must be immense.'

Yang Xiao's vigilance sharpened.

Ao Yuhua, however, felt more and more satisfied the longer she looked at him.

However, as a Tier Seven Divine Marquis, she could naturally tell a few things. 'This handsome young man is very wary of me. And there's something not quite right about his aura...'

'His true cultivation aura seems to be only at the True Intent Peak. He's just a mere Mortal. So why was he able to kill that idiot Ao Fengyun in a single strike? Was it because of that treasure? No, not just the treasure... He seems to have a terrifyingly powerful aura about him. What immense power... If I could absorb that power into my own body...'

Ao Yuhua licked her lips, chuckling to herself.

But when her gaze fell upon Yang Xiao, her expression turned cold and severe.

Her slender hand shot out, pointing directly at him as she cried, "You're the villain who killed my husband!"

"Husband?"

Yang Xiao froze.

But he quickly put the pieces together.

'The Tier One True God I casually killed earlier must have been the husband of this woman with the Enchanting Demon Body.'

'No wonder he was so weak. He was just a Furnace Cauldron to begin with.'

Yang Xiao scoffed inwardly.

Lu Changhe, however, was utterly confused.

'Why is this incredibly beautiful and noble woman suddenly accusing the Saint Prince of killing her husband?'

'Could it be...'

Lu Changhe's expression changed drastically.

He wasn't thinking of Ao Fengyun, but of Lu Changsheng.

In his mind, Ao Fengyun was far too weak. How could he possibly have a wife who was so powerful and devastatingly beautiful?

Lu Changsheng, on the other hand... that seemed much more likely.

At this thought, Lu Changhe's guilt toward Yang Xiao deepened.

'My Lu Family is the one who implicated the Saint Prince! If he hadn't executed the traitor for our family, this disaster never would have occurred! No, I absolutely cannot let anything happen to the Saint Prince.'

With this thought, Lu Changhe, who was already prepared to sacrifice his life to save the Saint Prince, solidified his resolve. Even though he knew Yang Xiao had the Token from Elder Long, he steeled himself to resist with all his might.

He immediately took a step forward.

He roared, "Demoness! If you want revenge for that traitor, then come for the Lu Family! This has nothing to do with the Saint Prince! If you've got the guts, come at me!"

At his words, both Yang Xiao and Ao Yuhua were stunned.

Neither had any idea what Lu Changhe was talking about.

Yang Xiao, however, was the first to recover.

'This is my chance,' he thought. 'While this Demoness is being misled by Elder Changhe, I can... '

But the thought had barely formed when a terrifying aura erupted from Ao Yuhua.

Her original plan was to first accuse Yang Xiao, then graciously offer him the chance to become her concubine. It would have been a perfectly logical progression.

But this old fossil actually dared to call her a Demoness?

That was simply intolerable.

"You... deserve to die!"

With a furious roar, rage flooded Ao Yuhua's mind, making her subconsciously ignore the title "Saint Prince."

With a wave of her hand, the full Divine Power of a Tier Seven Divine Marquis erupted from her body.

Under the immense pressure, Yang Xiao and Lu Changhe could barely remain on their feet.

They suddenly felt like a battered little boat.

And Ao Yuhua, before them, had become a raging ocean on a stormy night.

It felt as if, in the next moment, they would be smashed to pieces by the waves and sink to the bottom of the sea, lost for all eternity.

What was worse, Yang Xiao discovered that he couldn't use a single one of his prepared escape methods.

Within his Heart Spirit, he once again felt the looming threat of death.

But just as quickly, Yang Xiao's expression hardened with resolve.

'Since I can't escape, then I have no choice but to fight head-on!'

With a flicker of intent,

Yang Xiao extended his palm.