"Itâs actually here!"
The Soul Shadow Demon Lord was full of disbelief.
The Black Lotus of Tribulation has long been a legend at Spiritual Snake Mountain, rumored to have the miraculous power to reverse the ordinary into extraordinary.
There are also rumors that it is the ominous flower of the Hell Realm.
I originally thought it was just a myth.
Unexpectedly, itâs right in front of me!
Whatâs even more surprising is that Jiang Fan and Yue Mingzhu didnât pick it!
Thinking of this, how could he hesitate any longer?
Decisively, he flickered in front of the Black Lotus of Tribulation and grabbed the lotus flower, pulling it with force.
Jiang Fanâs face slightly changed, speaking in a deep voice: "Donât pull it!"
But the Soul Shadow Demon Lord was already blinded by the great opportunity and wouldnât heed Jiang Fanâs advice.
Using all his strength, he gave it a fierce pull.
Perhaps because the roots of the Black Lotus of Tribulation hadnât fully taken hold, far easier than the Divinity Transformation Venerable of Divine Weapon State, he pulled it out in one go.
"Hahaha! The Black Lotus of Tribulation is in my hands now!"
The Soul Shadow Demon Lord laughed loudly in excitement: "It seems fate is with me, Soul Shadow! Haha!"
"With this Black Lotus of Tribulation, I might become a Great Venerate one day!"
As he spoke, he glanced at Jiang Wuya, and quickly placed it into the Space Storage Device.
His heart was assured.
An unprecedented sense of comfort surged in his heart.
Although he had already cultivated to the realm of Demon Venerable, holding an extraordinary position at Spiritual Snake Mountain,
with Black Dragon Venerable and Golden Scale Venerate above, what does his Heavenly Person Decline strength amount to?
Even if Black Dragon Venerable becomes the master of Spiritual Snake Mountain in the future, he will have no chance to rise.
For there are several Demon Venerables under Black Dragon Venerable, all stronger than him.
Now itâs different; with this Black Lotus of Tribulation, his future is full of endless possibilities.
Jiang Fanâs face sank.
The Black Lotus of Tribulation cannot be taken to Central Earth.
Just at this moment.
Overhead, a black light and a golden light intertwined, bursting forth with waves of destruction.
Black Dragon Venerable and Golden Scale Venerate had arrived at their location.
Black Dragon Venerable scolded: "Why are you still here?"
He struggled to fend off Golden Scale Venerate, while Jiang Fan, surprisingly, stopped here without leaving!
The Soul Shadow Demon Lord was startled; even Black Dragon Venerable had come to the interlayer world?
Wasnât he supposed to be in ancestral return, needing to be in retreat?
But quickly, he felt a chill in his heart.
The fact that he obtained the Black Lotus of Tribulation must not be known to Black Dragon Venerable!
Otherwise, how would he have a chance?
And the Jiang Fan, Jiang Wuya, and that young girl before him must die!
A trace of ferocity appeared in his eyes, recalling Jiang Fanâs previous refusal to give him rabbit fur for healing, he sneered wickedly.
Jiang Fanâs actions meant he had regained his memory or perhaps had never lost it at all.
If he told Black Dragon Venerable, the other would never forgive him.
After all, Jiang Fan knew about the return of Golden Scale Venerateâs daughter.
And Golden Scale Venerate was right there before him!
Without needing to lift a finger, Black Dragon Venerable would instantly kill him.
Then he could seize the opportunity to kill the girl and use the Demon Race treasure at hand to instantly kill Jiang Wuya, allowing him to monopolize the Black Lotus of Tribulation.
With a quick plan flashing through his mind, he immediately said: "Venerable..."
Only then did Black Dragon Venerable notice the Soul Shadow Demon Lord and said:
"Youâre here too? Even better!"
"Protect Wang Chongxiao and let him leave! He has the Black Lotus of Tribulation; not a single bit must be lost."
"Otherwise, I will question you!"
What?
The accusation swallowed back, the Soul Shadow Demon Lord forced it down.
His heart was instantly in a chaotic panic.
No wonder Black Dragon Venerable appeared in the interlayer world.
Turns out he was here for the Black Lotus of Tribulation, and he entrusted Jiang Fan to take away the Black Lotus of Tribulation.
Thus, as long as Jiang Fan reports truthfully, not only will the Black Lotus of Tribulation be out of his reach, but he will also incur Black Dragon Venerableâs wrath for greed?
"Yes, my lord!"
"Senior Soul Shadow, please protect my departure!"
However, to the Soul Shadow Demon Lordâs utter shock, Jiang Fan did not expose him!
Leaving him stunned for a moment, before nervously nodding: "Oh, oh, sure, okay."
"Venerate, I take my leave!"
With a heart in turmoil, he promptly escorted Jiang Fan and the others away from the battlefield of the two Venerates without delay.
As they departed, or more accurately, as the Black Lotus of Tribulation was pulled out once more,
the interlayer world shook again.
Moreover, as they drew closer to the crevice exit, the tremors became increasingly frightening.
The spatial barrier resonated with tearing humming booms, as if the entire world was about to collapse.
One two-hour later.
The crevice was in sight, and the Soul Shadow Demon Lord couldnât resist stopping.
His gaze deep, he observed Jiang Fan, asking: "What do you mean?"
Jiang Fan met his gaze, initiating Mute Zen, and said:
"You have something I need."]
The Soul Shadow Demon Lord squinted, communicating through thought: "You wish to make a deal with me?"
This was within his expectations.
Jiang Fan concealing the Black Lotus of Tribulation certainly was with intention.
As for the intention, he had some guesses.
Jiang Fan nodded, saying: "You take the Black Lotus of Tribulation, and in exchange, I need information about Ling Shu and Liu Li."
Indeed!
Jiang Fan was after these two girls.
The Soul Shadow Demon Lord weighed the situation.
If he divulged information about Ling Shu and Liu Li, it would count as betraying Black Dragon Venerable, and if discovered, the path would lead to death!
Fleeing to any Great State would be useless!
But if he refused to deal with Jiang Fan, then killing them to silence was the only option.
Currently, Jiang Fan had Jiang Wuya by his side, making it difficult to kill them both.
Moreover, if he killed Jiang Fan, how could he answer to Black Dragon Venerable?
Thus, after brief deliberation, he gritted his teeth and said: "They are still alive."
After all, monopolizing the Black Lotus of Tribulation already counts as betrayal of Black Dragon Venerable.
One more betrayal makes no difference in consequence.
Jiang Fanâs hanging heart finally settled.
Previously he only speculated the two women were hostages, and now he was reassured, he let out a long breath.
He further asked:
"Where are they?"
The Soul Shadow Demon Lord unhesitatingly said: "In Black Dragon Venerableâs cave dwelling."
Jiang Fan suddenly understood.
It turned out he had been very close to them once.
After thinking for a bit, Jiang Fan added: "The cave dwelling should be dangerous, right?"
The Soul Shadow Demon Lord replied: "Naturally."
His eyes flickered as he said: "Besides danger, there are some trapping mechanisms."
"If you get trapped, wonât you expose me?"
"How about allowing me to lead you there?"
Jiang Fanâs mind was clear as a mirror.
This guy plans to use the cave dwellingâs traps to silence him.
With this, the Luck Transfer Lock on the Soul Shadow Demon Lord can come into effect.
If real danger is encountered, the Soul Shadow Demon Lord can take the brunt for him.
However, before this, he must find a way to leave the Black Lotus of Tribulation in the interlayer world.
It must not be allowed to return to Central Earth.
His gaze shifted, looking at Jiang Wuya beside him, and a plan formed in his mind.
He communicated via thought: "Then, I leave it to you, senior."
"Once the people are rescued, everything between us is settled."
Ending the Mute Zen.
He turned to look at Jiang Wuya, who looked over in surprise, their eyes meeting.
In Jiang Wuyaâs mind, Jiang Fanâs voice appeared.
"Senior Jiang, itâs about the safety of Central Earth, I need you to lend a hand to Wang Lord."