Whoosh!
A thousand miles away from the Five Elements Mountain Range, Hua Tianxiongâs golden imperial carriage transformed into a golden streak, coursing through the sky.
Trailing behind were the protective guards of the Thousand Mechanism Trading Company, along with the Golden Core Tributor.
Half an hour later.
He was almost at the location agreed upon with Qin Ming.
But right then.
The previously clear sky suddenly darkened as black clouds rolled in swiftly.
A thick evil qi spread across, enveloping the area, as black clouds permeated with the wailing of thousands of ghosts spread out like a large black net, covering the people of the Thousand Mechanism Trading Company.
Seeing this, the Golden Core Tributor from the Thousand Mechanism Pavilionâs face changed dramatically, and he yelled at his subordinates:
"The situation has changed, protect the president!"
Then, he flew towards Hua Tianxiongâs golden imperial carriage.
Yet in the next instant, the scene before him suddenly changed.
He found himself crashing into a sea of dense black mist, from which countless ghostly creatures crawled out, pouncing at him with sharp claws and fangs.
"Damn it, itâs a demonic forbidden array!"
The Golden Core Tributorâs face became extremely grim.
...
Outside, Hua Tianxiong also perceived this situation, clearly the work of demonic cultivators.
He released his divine thought and sensed two powerful mid-stage Golden Core demonic cultivators trailing behind him, closing in with astonishing speed.
What made him even more startled was that Tributor Xuu, responsible for ensuring safety, seemed to be stalled by some tactics from the enemy.
Hua Tianxiong instinctively realized that his whereabouts had been exposed.
From the moment he left the Five Elements Mountain Market, someone must have been tailing or marking him.
"Hua Tianxiong! Letâs see where you can run today!"
"Soon, Iâll let you taste the agony of bone-corroding and soul-sucking, and see if youâre still as tough as you were in the auction house!"
Two black escape lights from afar approached swiftly, accompanied by over a dozen demon sect disciples, engaged in combat with the guards of the Thousand Mechanism Trading Company.
The black escape lights condensed, revealing the figures of Tian the Centipede and Yana the Demon from the Yin Demon Sect, who were now pursuing Hua Tianxiong with mocking gazes.
Hua Tianxiongâs face turned pale, hastily steering the golden imperial carriage to escape.
He knew well that he was no match for these two infamous demonic cultivators.
"Hua Tianxiong, head to the mountain range in the northwest ahead."
Just then.
A transmission from Qin Ming suddenly echoed in Hua Tianxiongâs mind.
Immediately, his expression shifted, and he hurriedly flew towards the indicated area as per Qin Mingâs instructions.
When Qin Ming sought Hua Tianxiong, he had already noticed the demonic cultivators lurking in secret.
He hadnât expected the people from the Yin Demon Sect to be so persistent.
Hua Tianxiong carried something crucial to him, and he managed to craft a black talisman to make him a puppet.
Naturally, he couldnât bear to watch him fall into demonic hands.
With sharp eyes, Qin Ming had been observing from the shadows for a while.
"Confirmed only two demonic Golden Cores, no other aid."
"That makes things easier."
A moment later.
Hua Tianxiong, sweating profusely, arrived at a nearby mountain range, at the border with the Beast Roar Mountain Range.
Further in would be the demon race territory.
Luckily, he had this Tier Three High-Grade flying vehicle, or else heâd be doomed.
Suddenly.
Hua Tianxiong felt a blur before his eyes, and Qin Mingâs form abruptly appeared inside his golden imperial carriage.
He appeared almost silently, unnoticed by Hua Tianxiong until he was fully present.
Qin Mingâs arrival eased much of the tension in his heart.
âFortunately, the Master didnât abandon me to die...â
Hua Tianxiong knew well of Qin Mingâs terrifying power, served by three demon king-level spirit pets.
âThough those two demonic cultivators appear sinister and intimidating, with the Masterâs power, he should be able to withstand them, right?â
While Hua Tianxiong was lost in thought, Qin Ming effortlessly tossed him into the Little Spirit Realm.
"Stay inside."
"Iâll handle things out here."
Immediately, Qin Ming unleashed the True Demon Illusion, emitting a wave of distorted energy, instantaneously transforming into the guise of âHua Tianxiong.â
...
Moments later.
From afar, Yana the Demon and Tian the Centipede arrived.
Seeing Hua Tianxiongâs golden imperial carriage stationary, they too halted.
In the next moment.
You could see the hefty Hua Tianxiong leisurely stepping out of the carriage.
"You two persistently chase me, what is your intention?"
Hua Tianxiong asked with a faint smile.
Tian the Centipede from the Yin Demon Sect, with cold, gleaming eyes, responded, "Hua Tianxiong, you had to see this coming after you defied me at the auction house?"
"Since you refuse the toast and choose the punishment, the Seven-Aperture Tribulation Flower will be taken from your corpse."
"Oh? Are you so confident in killing me?" Hua Tianxiong asked breezily.
Tian the Centipede saw Hua Tianxiongâs uncharacteristic confidence and couldnât help but frown.
He released divine thought and scanned the surrounding area for miles, finding no ambush, only Hua Tianxiong.
Tian the Centipedeâs gaze chilled, his mid-stage Golden Core mana flared up, and a Black Flame Longsword appeared in his hand, growing in size with infused mana, slashing towards Hua Tianxiong.
Clang!
The âHua Tianxiongâ opposite didnât dodge, a subtle smile playing at the corner of his mouth.
The black beam instantly tore through the void, radiating a chilling aura, piercing through Hua Tianxiongâs body with a blink.
"Hmph! So weak." said Yana the Demon with disdain as he coldly observed on the side.