xiàn zài táo ， xiǎn rán yǐ shì jī huì quán wú ， ér gāng gāng mù dǔ le duì fāng qū chóng shù de kě pà zhī chù ， cǐ nǚ lián pīn sǐ yī zhàn de yǒng qì dōu tí bù qǐ 。
现在逃，显然已是机会全无，而刚刚目睹了对方驱虫术的可怕之处，此女连拼死一战的勇气都提不起。
Now, to escape clearly meant no chance at all. After witnessing the terrifying power of the opponent's Drive Insect Technique just now, this woman couldn't even muster up the courage for a last-ditch battle.
nán dào jīn tiān zhēn yào yǔn luò zài zhè lǐ ？
难道今天真要陨落在这里？
Could it be that today was really her end?
gōng zhuāng nǚ zǐ tàn le kǒu qì ， shì tàn de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ lǐ ：“ dào yǒu hé bì kǔ kǔ xiàng bī ， nǐ wǒ fēn háo chóu yuàn yě wú ， qiè shēn yuàn yì jiāng tiān xīn shí jiāo chū ， zhǐ qiú dào yǒu jiāng wǒ děng fàng guò 。”
宫装女子叹了口气，试探的声音传入耳朵里：“道友何必苦苦相逼，你我分毫仇怨也无，妾身愿意将天心石交出，只求道友将我等放过。”
The woman in court attire sighed and spoke tentatively into his ears: "Friend, why must you push so hard? We have no grudge. I am willing to hand over the Heartstone. Only ask my friend to let us go."
sú huà shuō qián cái rě huò ， rú guǒ bú shì jī yuán qiǎo hé ， zì jǐ zhè xiē rén qià hǎo zài yī chù fèi kuàng fā xiàn le tiān xīn shí zhè yàng de líng wù ， shuō bù dìng yě bú huì rě shàng jiǎ lǎo mó ， cǐ shí cǐ kè ， tā zhǐ qiú néng gòu huó zhe ， zhì yú tiān xīn shí zhè yàng de tàng shǒu shān yù ， shuí yǒu néng lì shuí dé qù ， tā yǐ bù cún fēn háo jì yú 。
俗话说钱财惹祸，如果不是机缘巧合，自己这些人恰好在一处废矿发现了天心石这样的灵物，说不定也不会惹上贾老魔，此时此刻，她只求能够活着，至于天心石这样的烫手山芋，谁有能力谁得去，她已不存分毫觊觎。
"Ah?"
“ ó ？”
“哦？”
The long-haired cultivator's face showed interest. "Those who know when to yield are wise. Lady Fairy is a clever and decisive person. As long as you agree to one more request from me, we can shake hands in peace."
pī fà xiū shì liǎn shàng lù chū gǎn xìng qù zhī sè ：“ shí shí wù zhě wéi jùn jié ， xiān zi dào yě shì cōng míng guǒ jué de rén wù ， zhǐ yào zài tóng yì jiǎ mǒu yí gè yāo qiú ， nǐ wǒ wò shǒu yán hé ， yě wú bù kě 。”
披发修士脸上露出感兴趣之色：“识时务者为俊杰，仙子倒也是聪明果决的人物，只要再同意贾某一个要求，你我握手言和，也无不可。”
"Friend, please speak."
“ dào yǒu qǐng shuō 。”
“道友请说。”
Hearing this, the woman's face lit up with hope. Rumors said that Old Demon Jia was cruel and bloodthirsty—was it really just hearsay? Could he possibly be willing to show mercy?
gōng zhuāng nǚ zǐ tīng le ， liǎn shàng lù chū dà xǐ guò wàng zhī sè ， chuán wén jiǎ lǎo mó cán rěn hǎo shā ， nán dào shì yǐ é chuán é ， duì fāng zhēn yuàn yì wǎng kāi yí miàn me ？
宫装女子听了，脸上露出大喜过望之色，传闻贾老魔残忍好杀，难道是以讹传讹，对方真愿意网开一面么？
"Indeed, Lady Fairy, I have heard your name before. Today, you truly are a beauty of倾国倾城. If you marry me, I will naturally not need the lives of your fellow disciples," Jia said with a grin.
“ bù cuò ， xiān zi de fāng míng ， jiǎ mǒu yě shì zǎo yǒu ěr wén le ， jīn rì yī jiàn ， guǒ rán shì qīng guó qīng chéng zhī sè ， xiān zi ruò kěn xià jià jiǎ mǒu ， nǐ yī gān tóng mén de xìng mìng ， jiǎ mǒu zì rán yě jiù bú huì yào le 。” pī fà xiū shì xī pí xiào liǎn de shuō 。
“不错，仙子的芳名，贾某也是早有耳闻了，今日一见，果然是倾国倾城之色，仙子若肯下嫁贾某，你一干同门的性命，贾某自然也就不会要了。”披发修士嬉皮笑脸的说。
The cultivators from Ethereal Fairy Palace were shocked and horrified. They never imagined that such a request would be made.
ér piāo miǎo xiān gōng de zhòng xiū shì zé dà jīng shī sè ， zuò mèng yě bù céng xiǎng ， duì fāng tí chū de ， jū rán shì zhè yàng yí gè yāo qiú 。
而缥缈仙宫的众修士则大惊失色，做梦也不曾想，对方提出的，居然是这样一个要求。
All eyes immediately focused on the woman in court attire.
yī shí jiān ， suǒ yǒu rén de mù guāng ， dōu jī zhòng zài nà gōng zhuāng nǚ zǐ shēn shàng 。
一时间，所有人的目光，都击中在那宫装女子身上。
Especially those lower-ranked cultivators had looks of hope, hoping their senior disciple would agree to save their lives.
yóu qí shì nà xiē dī jiē xiū xiān zhě ， liǎn shàng mǎn shì qǐ pàn zhī sè ， shī shū ruò shì dā yìng le ， zì jǐ de xiǎo mìng ér jiù kě yǐ bǎo zhù 。
尤其是那些低阶修仙者，脸上满是企盼之色，师叔若是答应了，自己的小命儿就可以保住。
Cultivators are inherently selfish; if there was even a sliver of hope, who would willingly die?
xiū xiān zhě bì jìng shì zì sī de ， ruò yǒu yī xiàn xī wàng ， shuí yòu yuàn yì yǔn luò 。
修仙者毕竟是自私的，若有一线希望，谁又愿意陨落。
The woman's expression fluctuated between dark and light.
ér gōng zhuāng nǚ zǐ de liǎn sè ， zé yīn qíng bù dìng de biàn huà zhe 。
而宫装女子的脸色，则阴晴不定的变化着。
After several breaths, she shook her head. "Thank you, Brother Jia. However, my frail body is not fit to serve your friend. Please suggest another request."
guò le jǐ xī de gōng fu ， tā yáo le yáo tóu ：“ duō xiè jiǎ xiōng ， rán ér qiè shēn pú liǔ zhī zī ， bù zú yǐ shì fèng dào yǒu ， hái qǐng gé xià lìng tí yí gè yāo qiú 。”
过了几息的功夫，她摇了摇头：“多谢贾兄，然而妾身蒲柳之姿，不足以侍奉道友，还请阁下另提一个要求。”
"Hmph, refusing the wine and drinking the punishment."
“ hēng ， jìng jiǔ bù chī chī fá jiǔ 。”
“哼，敬酒不吃吃罚酒。”
Jia cultivator was furious. This old guy's face changed as quickly as flipping a book: "A servant who doesn't appreciate a gift. My proposal shows respect for you. Since you refuse my offer, I will capture you alive and use your body as a cauldron. My divine techniques will be even more powerful."
jiǎ xìng xiū shì tīng le ， bó rán dà nù ， zhè lǎo jiā huǒ ， fān liǎn zhī kuài ， yǒu rú fān shū ：“ bù shí tái jǔ de jiàn bì ， běn zūn zhè yàng de tí yì ， nǎi shì kàn nǐ dé qǐ ， jì rán nǐ jìng jiǔ bù chī chī fá jiǔ ， dài wǒ jiāng nǐ shēng qín huó zhuō ， dàng zuò dǐng lú ， běn zūn suǒ xiū liàn de shén gōng ， wēi lì bì rán gèng shèng yī chóu 。”
贾姓修士听了，勃然大怒，这老家伙，翻脸之快，有如翻书：“不识抬举的贱婢，本尊这样的提议，乃是看你得起，既然你敬酒不吃吃罚酒，待我将你生擒活捉，当作鼎炉，本尊所修炼的神功，威力必然更胜一筹。”
Before he could finish speaking, Jia Old Demon stretched out his hand and snapped it at his waist. A flash of light appeared, and a peculiar-shaped magical treasure resembling a scythe flew out.
huà yīn wèi luò ， jiǎ lǎo mó shēn chū shǒu lái ， zài yāo jiān yī pāi ， zhǐ jiàn líng guāng yī shǎn ， yī bǐng xíng rú lián dāo de qí xíng fǎ bǎo fēi lüè chū lái 。
话音未落，贾老魔伸出手来，在腰间一拍，只见灵光一闪，一柄形如镰刀的奇形法宝飞掠出来。
Immediately, the sound of insects filled the air as hundreds of colorful demon locusts emerged and hovered beside the long-haired cultivator. He didn't even need to summon his treasures; just this Drive Insect Technique alone had already pinned down ordinary Separation Realm cultivators. To be honest, he was indeed skilled, far surpassing his peers.
jǐn jiē zhe ， chóng míng shēng dà zuò ， shù yǐ bǎi jì de qī cǎi mó xiē fēi lüè ér chū ， xuán fú zài pī fà xiū shì de shēn cè ， qí shí tā gēn běn bù yòng jì chū bǎo wù ， guāng shì zhè yī shǒu qū chóng shù ， jiù jiāng pǔ tōng de lí hé qī xiū shì kè zhì dé sǐ sǐ de ， píng xīn lái shuō ， zhè jiā huo shǒu duàn què rán bù sú ， shí lì yuǎn yuǎn shèng guò le tóng jiē xiū xiān zhě 。
紧接着，虫鸣声大做，数以百计的七彩魔蝎飞掠而出，悬浮在披发修士的身侧，其实他根本不用祭出宝物，光是这一手驱虫术，就将普通的离合期修士克制得死死的，平心来说，这家伙手段确然不俗，实力远远胜过了同阶修仙者。
"Senior Disciple."
“ shī shū 。”
“师叔。”
The disciples from Ethereal Fairy Palace were terrified and looked at the woman in court attire with pleading eyes.
piāo miǎo xiān gōng de dì zǐ dà jīng shī sè ， huáng kǒng yǐ jí ， yòng āi qiú de mù guāng wàng xiàng nà gōng zhuāng shào nǚ 。
缥缈仙宫的弟子大惊失色，惶恐以极，用哀求的目光望向那宫装少女。
"Hmph, no need to say more. I would rather die than dishonor myself. Old Demon Jia, don't have any improper thoughts," the woman bit her lip, her voice firm and unyielding.
“ hēng ， bú yòng shuō le ， běn gōng níng sǐ wù rǔ ， jiǎ lǎo mó ， nǐ jiù bù yòng yǒu fēi fèn zhī xiǎng le 。” gōng zhuāng nǚ zǐ qīng yǎo zuǐ chún ， shēng yīn yǔ qì ， què shì zhǎn dīng jié tiě yǐ jí ， méi yǒu rèn hé shāng liáng de yú dì 。
“哼，不用说了，本宫宁死勿辱，贾老魔，你就不用有非分之想了。”宫装女子轻咬嘴唇，声音语气，却是斩钉截铁以极，没有任何商量的余地。
"Hmph, fool, do you think your life or death is still in your hands at this moment?"
“ hēng ， chǔn huò ， nǐ yǐ wéi cǐ shí cǐ kè ， shēng sǐ mìng yùn ， hái yóu de nǐ zì jǐ me ？”
“哼，蠢货，你以为此时此刻，生死命运，还由得你自己么？”
Jia Old Demon's lips curled into a sneer as he waved his sleeves, casting several spells at the colorful demon locusts. The sound of insects filled the air as these terrifying creatures flew towards them.
jiǎ lǎo mó zuǐ jiǎo biān lù chū yī sī jī cháo zhī sè ， xiù páo yī fú ， jǐ dào fǎ jué xiàng qī cǎi mó xiē dǎ chū ， shà shí jiān ， chóng míng shēng dà zuò ， zhè xiē kě pà de mó chóng ， pū tiān gài dì de xiàng qián fāng fēi qù le 。
贾老魔嘴角边露出一丝讥嘲之色，袖袍一拂，几道法诀像七彩魔蝎打出，霎时间，虫鸣声大做，这些可怕的魔虫，铺天盖地的像前方飞去了。
"No... no good!"
“ bù …… bù hǎo ！”
“不……不好！”
The disciples from Ethereal Fairy Palace were stunned and looked around nervously. Even though they had summoned their treasures, their expressions showed no intention to fight.
piāo miǎo xiān gōng de qún xiū xiāng gù shī sè ， suī rán yě jiāng fǎ bǎo jì chū ， dàn yī liǎn zuǒ gù yòu pàn de biǎo qíng ， xiǎn rán shì fēn háo zhàn yì yě wú 。
缥缈仙宫的群修相顾失色，虽然也将法宝祭出，但一脸左顾右盼的表情，显然是分毫战意也无。
They would surely lose without a battle.
bù yòng dǎ ， tā men yǐ rán bì shū 。
不用打，他们已然必输。
Jia Old Demon's face was full of malice as he sized up the woman in court attire with a lecherous gaze, as if she was already his prize.
ér nà jiǎ lǎo mó ， liǎn shàng zé qín zhe lěng xiào zhī sè ， bìng qiě yòng bù huái hào yì de mù guāng ， jiāng nà gōng zhuāng nǚ zǐ sì yì dǎ liàng 。
而那贾老魔，脸上则噙着冷笑之色，并且用不怀好意的目光，将那宫装女子肆意打量。
A mere hundred feet separated them. In an instant, half the disciples' life treasures were destroyed by the colorful demon locusts. Not only did these creatures carry剧毒, but their bodies were incredibly hard. Even at the Core Formation stage, their life treasures could not be used and faced the locusts like a dog chasing its tail.
fǎng fú ， duì fāng yǐ shì tā de náng zhōng zhī wù 。
仿佛，对方已是他的囊中之物。
Cries of pain filled the air; although no one had died yet, it was only a matter of time before blood flowed freely...
qū qū bǎi yú zhàng de jù lí ， zì rán shì zhuǎn shùn jí zhì ， yǎn kàn qī cǎi mó xiē yǐ shā dào shēn cè ， nà xiē piāo miǎo xiān gōng de dì zǐ bù guǎn xīn zhōng shì zěn me xiǎng de 。
区区百余丈的距离，自然是转瞬及至，眼看七彩魔蝎已杀到身侧，那些缥缈仙宫的弟子不管心中是怎么想的。
"Lady Fairy, consider my proposal again," the long-haired cultivator muttered.
cǐ shí cǐ kè ， yě zhǐ hǎo lián shǒu yù dí ， rán ér jī hū shì yī jiē chù ， xíng shì jiù yí miàn dǎo le qù 。
此时此刻，也只好联手御敌，然而几乎是一接触，形势就一面倒了去。
But this time, without saying anything, the woman in court attire directly manipulated her treasure and struck at a colorful demon locust.
cái yí gè zhào miàn ， jiù yǒu bàn shù yǐ shàng de dì zǐ ， běn mìng fǎ bǎo bèi huǐ ， nà qī cǎi mó xiē bù jǐn yùn yǒu jù dú ， ér qiě shēn tǐ yě shì jiān yìng dào jí chù ， yuán yīng qī xiū shì de fǎ bǎo bù jǐn fēn háo yòng tú yě wú ， miàn duì tā nà fēng lì de qián jiā fǎn ér yǔ ròu bāo zi dǎ gǒu chà bu duō 。
才一个罩面，就有半数以上的弟子，本命法宝被毁，那七彩魔蝎不仅蕴有剧毒，而且身体也是坚硬到极处，元婴期修士的法宝不仅分毫用途也无，面对它那锋利的钳夹反而与肉包子打狗差不多。
Jia Old Demon's eyes flashed with malice; he hadn't expected such a resilient mind. Threats and inducements were useless.
cǎn jiào shēng bù jué yú ěr duǒ ， rú jīn suī rán hái méi yǒu dì zǐ yǔn luò ， dàn xià yī kè ， zhè zhǒng qíng kuàng jiù hěn nán shuō ， yě xǔ mǎ shàng huì xuè liú chéng hé ……
惨叫声不绝于耳朵，如今虽然还没有弟子陨落，但下一刻，这种情况就很难说，也许马上会血流成河……
He cleared his throat loudly, and the attack of the colorful demon locusts intensified significantly compared to before. But just as this was happening, something unexpected occurred...
“ xiān zi ， jiǎ mǒu de tí yì ， nǐ zài kǎo lǜ yī xià rú hé ， zhè kě shì zuì hòu de jī huì le 。” pī fà xiū shì nán nán de shuō 。
“仙子，贾某的提议，你再考虑一下如何，这可是最后的机会了。”披发修士喃喃的说。
Boom!
nǎ zhī dào ， zhè yī cì ， gōng zhuāng nǚ zǐ lián huà dōu méi yǒu shuō ， zhí jiē cāo zòng shēn qián de bǎo wù ， xiàng yī zhī qī cǎi mó xiē pī cì ér qù le 。
哪知道，这一次，宫装女子连话都没有说，直接操纵身前的宝物，像一只七彩魔蝎劈刺而去了。
Without any warning, the primordial energy in the world suddenly became chaotic.
jiǎ lǎo mó de yǎn zhōng shǎn guò yī sī yuàn dú ， méi xiǎng dào duì fāng xīn zhì jiān rèn dào rú cǐ dì bù ， wēi bī lì yòu dōu méi yǒu yòng tú 。
贾老魔的眼中闪过一丝怨毒，没想到对方心智坚韧到如此地步，威逼利诱都没有用途。
A shocking spiritual pressure rose into the sky, and the clear sky darkened instantly.
tā kǒu zhōng qīng míng shēng dà zuò ， shà shí jiān ， qī cǎi mó xiē de gōng shì ， yǔ gāng gāng xiāng bǐ ， dà shèng le xǔ duō ， rán ér jiù zài cǐ kè ， yì biàn tū qǐ ……
他口中清鸣声大做，霎时间，七彩魔蝎的攻势，与刚刚相比，大盛了许多，然而就在此刻，异变突起……
Strong winds blew, and sand flew everywhere. The grayish sky suddenly produced countless clouds that swirled like silver snakes, lightning flashing through them. These clouds gathered at the center, making a loud rumbling sound as they rapidly churned, their shapes constantly changing.
hōng ！
轰！
After some time, the swirling of these clouds gradually calmed down, revealing a massive vortex several dozen feet in diameter. The bottom was invisible, surrounded by thick gray-white clouds, and countless lightning bolts jumped around it.
shì xiān bàn fēn zhēng zhào yě wú ， rán ér jiù zhè shùn xī de gōng fu ， tiān dì jiān de yuán qì ， tū rán biàn dé hùn luàn yǐ jí 。
事先半分征兆也无，然而就这瞬息的功夫，天地间的元气，突然变得混乱以极。
"What... what is this..."
yī gǔ jīng rén zhī jí de líng yā ， chōng tiān ér qǐ ， yuán běn qíng lǎng de tiān sè ， yě zài zhòu rán zhī jiān ， jiù yīn chén le xià qù 。
一股惊人之极的灵压，冲天而起，原本晴朗的天色，也在骤然之间，就阴沉了下去。
The fighting stopped abruptly as both sides stood dumbfounded. Not only were the disciples from Ethereal Fairy Palace stunned, but even Jia Old Demon's face showed shock.
kuáng fēng dà zuò ， tiān dì jiān fēi shā zǒu shí ， yuán běn huī méng méng de tiān kōng ， wú shù yún qì píng kōng ér qǐ ， yín shé luàn wǔ ， shǎn diàn chuān kōng ， suí hòu nà xiē yún qì ， wǎng zhōng jiān yī jù ， hōng lōng lóng de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， què shì yǐ jí kuài de sù dù ， jù liè fān yǒng ， xíng zhuàng yě zài zhè guò chéng zhōng ， biàn huàn gè bù tíng 。
狂风大做，天地间飞沙走石，原本灰蒙蒙的天空，无数云气凭空而起，银蛇乱舞，闪电穿空，随后那些云气，往中间一聚，轰隆隆的声音传入耳朵，却是以极快的速度，剧烈翻涌，形状也在这过程中，变幻个不停。
A strange phenomenon in the sky—a giant vortex cloud above them.
yòu guò piàn kè ， nà yún qì de yǒng dòng jiàn jiàn píng xī ， yì zhí jìng shù shí zhàng de jù dà xuán wō chū xiàn zài le shì xiàn lǐ ， xuán wō shēn bú jiàn dǐ ， zhōu wéi shì huī bái sè yún yùn qì ， níng hòu yǐ jí ， ér zài xuán wō de zhōu chè ， wú shù dà xiǎo bù yī de shǎn diàn dàn tiào zhe 。
又过片刻，那云气的涌动渐渐平息，一直径数十丈的巨大漩涡出现在了视线里，漩涡深不见底，周围是灰白色云运气，凝厚以极，而在漩涡的周彻，无数大小不一的闪电弹跳着。
Could there be a precious artifact emerging?
“ zhè ， zhè shì shén me ……”
“这，这是什么……”
No, then why was that huge spiritual pressure present?
shuāng fāng de sī shā gā rán ér zhǐ ， mù dèng kǒu dāi de lèng zài le yuán dì ， bié shuō piāo miǎo xiān gōng de dì zǐ ， lián nà bù kě yī shì de jiǎ lǎo mó ， cǐ shí cǐ kè ， liǎn shàng dōu mǎn shì hài rán zhī sè 。
双方的厮杀嘎然而止，目瞪口呆的愣在了原地，别说缥缈仙宫的弟子，连那不可一世的贾老魔，此时此刻，脸上都满是骇然之色。
Jia Old Demon's expression fluctuated as his strength had reached such a level; he still had some insight. After considering various possibilities, he decided to stay out of this mess.
tiān xiàng yì biàn ， tóu dǐng nà jù dà de xuán wō yún tuán 。
天象异变，头顶那巨大的漩涡云团。
He waved his sleeves and intended to cast a spell to control his treasure to subdue the woman in court attire before leaving. However, what happened next left him stunned—his power couldn't be used at all, as if it was being restrained by some powerful force.
Now, to escape clearly meant no chance at all. After witnessing the terrifying power of the opponent's Drive Insect Technique just now, this woman couldn't even muster up the courage for a last-ditch battle.
Could it be that today was really her end?
The woman in court attire sighed and spoke tentatively into his ears: "Friend, why must you push so hard? We have no grudge. I am willing to hand over the Heartstone. Only ask my friend to let us go."
"Ah?"
The long-haired cultivator's face showed interest. "Those who know when to yield are wise. Lady Fairy is a clever and decisive person. As long as you agree to one more request from me, we can shake hands in peace."
"Friend, please speak."
Hearing this, the woman's face lit up with hope. Rumors said that Old Demon Jia was cruel and bloodthirsty—was it really just hearsay? Could he possibly be willing to show mercy?
"Indeed, Lady Fairy, I have heard your name before. Today, you truly are a beauty of倾国倾城. If you marry me, I will naturally not need the lives of your fellow disciples," Jia said with a grin.
The cultivators from Ethereal Fairy Palace were shocked and horrified. They never imagined that such a request would be made.
All eyes immediately focused on the woman in court attire.
Especially those lower-ranked cultivators had looks of hope, hoping their senior disciple would agree to save their lives.
Cultivators are inherently selfish; if there was even a sliver of hope, who would willingly die?
The woman's expression fluctuated between dark and light.
After several breaths, she shook her head. "Thank you, Brother Jia. However, my frail body is not fit to serve your friend. Please suggest another request."
"Hmph, refusing the wine and drinking the punishment."
Jia cultivator was furious. This old guy's face changed as quickly as flipping a book: "A servant who doesn't appreciate a gift. My proposal shows respect for you. Since you refuse my offer, I will capture you alive and use your body as a cauldron. My divine techniques will be even more powerful."
Before he could finish speaking, Jia Old Demon stretched out his hand and snapped it at his waist. A flash of light appeared, and a peculiar-shaped magical treasure resembling a scythe flew out.
Immediately, the sound of insects filled the air as hundreds of colorful demon locusts emerged and hovered beside the long-haired cultivator. He didn't even need to summon his treasures; just this Drive Insect Technique alone had already pinned down ordinary Separation Realm cultivators. To be honest, he was indeed skilled, far surpassing his peers.
"Senior Disciple."
The disciples from Ethereal Fairy Palace were terrified and looked at the woman in court attire with pleading eyes.
"Hmph, no need to say more. I would rather die than dishonor myself. Old Demon Jia, don't have any improper thoughts," the woman bit her lip, her voice firm and unyielding.
"Hmph, fool, do you think your life or death is still in your hands at this moment?"
Jia Old Demon's lips curled into a sneer as he waved his sleeves, casting several spells at the colorful demon locusts. The sound of insects filled the air as these terrifying creatures flew towards them.
"No... no good!"
The disciples from Ethereal Fairy Palace were stunned and looked around nervously. Even though they had summoned their treasures, their expressions showed no intention to fight.
They would surely lose without a battle.
Jia Old Demon's face was full of malice as he sized up the woman in court attire with a lecherous gaze, as if she was already his prize.
A mere hundred feet separated them. In an instant, half the disciples' life treasures were destroyed by the colorful demon locusts. Not only did these creatures carry剧毒, but their bodies were incredibly hard. Even at the Core Formation stage, their life treasures could not be used and faced the locusts like a dog chasing its tail.
Cries of pain filled the air; although no one had died yet, it was only a matter of time before blood flowed freely...
"Lady Fairy, consider my proposal again," the long-haired cultivator muttered.
But this time, without saying anything, the woman in court attire directly manipulated her treasure and struck at a colorful demon locust.
Jia Old Demon's eyes flashed with malice; he hadn't expected such a resilient mind. Threats and inducements were useless.
He cleared his throat loudly, and the attack of the colorful demon locusts intensified significantly compared to before. But just as this was happening, something unexpected occurred...
Boom!
Without any warning, the primordial energy in the world suddenly became chaotic.
A shocking spiritual pressure rose into the sky, and the clear sky darkened instantly.
Strong winds blew, and sand flew everywhere. The grayish sky suddenly produced countless clouds that swirled like silver snakes, lightning flashing through them. These clouds gathered at the center, making a loud rumbling sound as they rapidly churned, their shapes constantly changing.
After some time, the swirling of these clouds gradually calmed down, revealing a massive vortex several dozen feet in diameter. The bottom was invisible, surrounded by thick gray-white clouds, and countless lightning bolts jumped around it.
"What... what is this..."
The fighting stopped abruptly as both sides stood dumbfounded. Not only were the disciples from Ethereal Fairy Palace stunned, but even Jia Old Demon's face showed shock.
A strange phenomenon in the sky—a giant vortex cloud above them.
Could there be a precious artifact emerging?
No, then why was that huge spiritual pressure present?
Jia Old Demon's expression fluctuated as his strength had reached such a level; he still had some insight. After considering various possibilities, he decided to stay out of this mess.
He waved his sleeves and intended to cast a spell to control his treasure to subdue the woman in court attire before leaving. However, what happened next left him stunned—his power couldn't be used at all, as if it was being restrained by some powerful force.