After Yu Xuan steadily stepped onto the flying spiritual artifact, Xiao Yufan and Cheng Ying quickly followed suit. Even cultivators at the Spirit Communication stage were eager to get aboard—truly, this item lived up to its reputation.
Yekong and Xie Yuan, naturally, didn’t hesitate either. They were also eager to experience the sensation of riding a flying spiritual artifact!
“Brother Nuo, if you don’t want to leave with us, then we’ll be taking off now. Don’t blame us later for leaving you behind…”
Seeing that Nuo Tiangong still hadn’t moved, Ye Kong’s lips curled slightly into a smile. Although he held a grudge against Xiao Yufan, he wasn’t reckless—he knew he couldn’t possibly defeat this guy in a fight, so he decided to simply ignore it and move on.
But Nuo Tiangong really was stubborn and arrogantly unlikable. Didn’t he even sense the gap between himself and Xiao Yufan?
It wasn’t just about power; it was also about temperament. Ye Kong even suspected that perhaps an ancient thousand-year-old demon was hiding inside Xiao Yufan’s body, otherwise how could he remain so composed?
Nuo Tiangong’s brows furrowed, his face turning purple—whether from the mocking gazes or from frustration at not seeing Xiao Yufan in a difficult spot, no one could tell.
“Hehe, I don’t want to stay in this wretched place either. If you don’t mind, I’ll—”
“Who said we don’t mind? I certainly do mind!”
Before Nuo Tiangong could finish, Yu Xuan’s melodious voice rang out. If it weren’t for Xiao Yufan, she wouldn’t even bother helping these people. But this guy from Jiugong Palace had the nerve to look so reluctant!
“Huh?”
Ye Kong was stunned, and Xiao Yufan nearly dropped his jaw. One moment she had been smiling like an angel, and the next, her expression had changed completely. Could it be that Nuo Tiangong really had that kind of face—just asking for a slap?
Swallowing his words, Nuo Tiangong’s eyes burned with murderous intent. He hadn’t expected this woman to oppose him too. Wasn’t Wang Yuxuan clearly looking for trouble?
Under different circumstances, Nuo Tiangong would have turned and walked away, but stranded on this deserted island, it seemed his only option was to rely on this woman’s flying artifact.
“I don’t believe I’ve offended the young lady in any way. If I did, I hope you can forgive my unintentional rudeness.”
Forcing himself to suppress his rising anger, Nuo Tiangong softened his tone slightly. His exaggeratedly polite expression made Xiao Yufan feel like throwing up. *Damn it, can this idiot get any more nauseating?*
Ye Kong and the others felt the same way. They felt no sympathy for him—those who are pitiable often have their own faults. Here he was, still clinging to the image of an elite young guardian from the Holy Temple. Did he really have water in his brain?
Everyone who entered the mysterious boys’ realm had some standing. Did he really think Jiugong Palace was invincible? That was just wishful thinking.
In truth, Nuo Tiangong had already given up on his pride. If he waited here for Jiugong Palace to rescue him, who knew how long he’d be stuck here, missing out on all the treasures. He had to leave now.
If he could acquire some wealth within this mysterious realm, his power would surge dramatically, potentially even propelling him into the Purified Innate realm. With favorable fortune, he might even obtain a spiritual treasure, enabling him to crush Xiao Yufan beneath his foot.
Too bad he had no idea that Xiao Yufan had already reached the Pre-natal Realm. If he had known, he might have completely lost all confidence. Dreams are beautiful, but reality is harsh.
“Giggles~ I didn’t expect a young elite from Jiugong Palace to be so flexible. You didn’t offend me personally—I just don’t like your face.”
Her laughter was light and mischievous, like a little fox. Wang Yuxuan really disliked this guy. Love me, love my dog—how could this idiot oppose Xiao Yufan and expect to be treated nicely?
Even Ye Kong and Xie Yuan couldn’t help but twitch their mouths. That reason was a bit too blunt, wasn’t it? Did this girl really not care about sparing him any dignity at all?
After all, Nuo Tiangong was from Jiugong Divine Temple. But, well, they really liked this fiery woman’s personality!
“Then what should I do to make the young lady less displeased with me?”
Never having suffered such humiliation before, Nuo Tiangong was on the verge of snapping. But he directed all his hatred toward Xiao Yufan, convinced it was his influence that had caused this beautiful woman to oppose him.
If Xiao Yufan knew he was being blamed for something he hadn’t even orchestrated, he’d surely cry out in protest. He was enjoying the show, sure, but he hadn’t told Yuxuan to do this!
“Easy. You can spend the entire trip powering this flying artifact. I’m sure a half-step先天 expert like you won’t find that too tiring, right?”
Her innocent smile sent a chill down Nuo Tiangong’s spine. What was this woman planning? Making him power the artifact the entire time would drain him to the point of exhaustion!
Worse yet, in a dangerous and unpredictable place like this mysterious realm, such a heavy toll could leave him vulnerable. If he lost strength in the innermost regions, wouldn’t that put him in serious danger?
And if Xiao Yufan decided to strike at that moment, it would be as easy as turning over his hand. For a moment, he didn’t know whether to agree or refuse.
If he agreed, he’d risk great energy loss and potential danger in the deeper regions. If he refused, he’d have no way to leave—only waiting for the spatial portal to reopen again.
Xiao Yufan didn’t say a word. He fully understood exactly what Nuo Tiangong was worried about, but he had no intention of killing him. After all, with his先天 realm strength, it wouldn’t be difficult to eliminate him if he truly desired to.
“Fine, I agree. But you must guarantee my safety. If anyone tries to harm me halfway, I will fight to the death!”
In the end, Nuo Tiangong chose compromise. His eyes flickered subtly toward Xiao Yufan, clearly warning, *I’m watching you.*
Xiao Yufan merely curled his lips into a cold smile at Nuo Tiangong’s caution. Should he call this guy naive or just plain stupid? If he really wanted to leave him behind in this realm, he could have done so already.
The others also exchanged knowing smiles. It seemed Xiao Yufan had already left a deep shadow in Nuo Tiangong’s mind. Even if Nuo Tiangong grew stronger, he would never again stand at the peak.
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