Chapter 385 Desperate Situation Leads to Betrayal! Blood Maiden Sacrifices Her Life to Protect Jiang Yun, Fox Fairy is About to Breakthrough!

"Chief Lie, are you really not afraid that I have other means to kill you?"

Jiang Yun's voice.

Calm and composed.

It was as if the person standing before him wasn't a powerhouse at the First Stage of Meteor Rank, but an insignificant minor character.

Li Fengxing was stunned for a moment upon hearing this.

Then, he laughed.

That smile carried mockery and disdain.

"Master Jiang, please stop trying to intimidate me."

He held up three fingers.

"First, your Nine-Tailed Fox is heavily injured and unconscious; I saw this with my own eyes."

"Second, your other soul pets are at most Purple Crystal Tier 5. Even if they are Heaven-Defying and can kill enemies across ranks, at most they could deal with middle-stage diamond rank."

"Third..."

He paused, a flicker of cunning flashing in his eyes.

"Even if you really have some hidden means, I am not afraid."

"I have the means and the ability to immediately notify that Old Fellow."

"At worst..."

He gave a cold laugh.

"We all die together."

"Master Jiang, do you think I'll be afraid?"

"My life is worthless, but Master Jiang's collection of treasures and that Prodigy-level soul pet talent... tsk tsk tsk... what a pity."

He looked at Jiang Yun, his eyes full of smugness.

"Now, it depends on how you choose."

Jiang Yun fell silent.

His fists were clenched tightly inside his sleeves.

Li Fengxing was right.

In the face of absolute strength, any means or schemes were futile.

Before, with Fox Immortal by his side, he could insta-kill a Meteorite Level 4; when had he ever cared about these people?

Now that Fox Immortal was heavily injured, he truly realized.

These guys who could climb to high positions in a lawless place like Black Rock City were incredibly difficult, sinister, and hard to deal with.

They were shrewd, greedy, ruthless, and unscrupulous.

Moreover, they weren't afraid of death.

Or rather, they knew that in times like these, those who feared death died the fastest.

Jiang Yun took a deep breath.

"Fine."

His voice carried a hint of helplessness.

"So, what benefits do you want from me?"

Upon hearing this, a flicker of joy flashed in Li Fengxing's eyes.

But he quickly suppressed it, revealing a cunning smile.

"I'm not greedy."

He held up three fingers.

"I don't want the five supreme treasures."

"Just give me half of those Falling Star Rank and Sun-Level treasures."

Jiang Yun raised an eyebrow.

He only wants Falling Star Rank treasures and not Saint King Rank supreme treasures?

This Li Fengxing was calculating very well.

The old man knew about the five Saint King Rank supreme treasures.

If Li Fengxing took them, the old man would surely suspect something.

At that time, he wouldn't be able to keep the treasures, and he might even lose his life.

But the old man didn't know exactly how many Falling Star Rank treasures there were.

Taking half would be completely unnoticed.

He would get the benefits without bringing trouble upon himself.

Jiang Yun cursed inwardly.

This Li Fengxing was truly an old fox, a real sly dog!

These guys who could reach high positions in Black Rock City were indeed not to be trifled with.

He thought quickly.

Right now, Fox Immortal was at a critical moment of her Breakthrough.

If he forcibly woke her, at best her efforts would be wasted, and at worst she would suffer Qi Deviation.

Meanwhile, Nether Abyss was hiding in the darkness, not even daring to show its head.

Clearly, it was extremely wary of Li Fengxing, a Falling Star Rank expert.

After all, the gap between Purple Crystal Tier 5 and Meteor was too large.

Being able to insta-kill first or second-tier Diamond Ranks was already Nether Abyss's limit.

Against the First Stage of Meteor Rank, it had no chance of winning.

Jiang Yun gritted his teeth.

It seemed the only way forward right now was to hand over the treasures.

Although he was unwilling, survival was the priority.

Once Fox Immortal completed her Breakthrough, he would take it all back with interest!

He took a deep breath and was about to speak.

Just then.

A cold female voice came from outside the Domain.

"Chief Lie, quite the display of power you have there."

That voice carried mockery and disdain.

"Taking advantage of someone in peril, looting a house on fire."

"Is this the style of the Third Chief of the Black Wind Stronghold?"

"It's truly an eye-opener."

Jiang Yun and Li Fengxing turned their heads at the same time.

They saw the darkness at the edge of the Domain part.

Two figures walked in, one after the other.

The person in front wore a dark red dress, with an exquisite figure and a charming face.

It was Blood Lady.

Peak Meteorite Level 3.

Behind her followed a burly middle-aged man with a rugged face and steady eyes.

It was the Vice Leader of the Red Fire Mercenary Group, Iron Mountain Liu.

First Stage of Meteor Rank.

Both were riding their respective soul pets as they slowly entered the Domain.

Beneath Blood Lady was that Blood Fiend Demon Spider, at Peak Meteorite Level 3.

Beneath Iron Mountain Liu was that Crimson Flame Demonic Tiger, at the First Stage of Meteor Rank.

Jiang Yun thought to himself that this was bad.

He hadn't expected these two to show up as well.

It seemed they were also controlled by that old man.

Today would likely not end well.

He instinctively looked at Fox Immortal behind him.

Fox Immortal was still sitting cross-legged, with five-colored light circulating around her body.

She could complete her Breakthrough at any moment.

But it could also be interrupted at any moment.

Jiang Yun clenched his fists.

It seemed he would have to wake Fox Immortal early.

Although the risk was immense, it was better than being besieged by these people.

However.

Just as he was about to act.

Li Fengxing spoke.

He glanced at Blood Lady and Iron Mountain Liu, then sneered.

"Blood Lady, stop pretending to be a good person here."

His voice was full of mockery.

"Don't tell me you don't want to get something from Master Jiang's hands?"

"We're all grasshoppers on the same string now, held in that Old Fellow's palm."

"What are you acting so high and mighty for?"

He thought Blood Lady and Iron Mountain Liu were also there to get a piece of the pie.

After all, who wasn't greedy?

Who wouldn't want to loot a house on fire?

However.

Blood Lady gave a cold laugh.

"The treasures on Master Jiang are naturally covetable."

Her voice was cold and firm.

"But I, Blood Lady, will never loot a house on fire."

She looked at Li Fengxing, her eyes full of disdain.

"Therefore, I will never collude with you."

Li Fengxing was stunned.

He widened his eyes and looked at Blood Lady in disbelief.

"Blood Lady, what do you mean?"

His voice carried a hint of anger.

"Are you planning to stop me?"

Blood Lady didn't say a word.

She controlled the Blood Fiend Demon Spider and flew directly into the depths of the Domain.

She came before Jiang Yun.

Then.

She turned around and shielded Jiang Yun.

Facing Li Fengxing.

Her Blood Fiend Demon Spider spread its eight long legs, emitting a bloody aura.

"As long as I am here today, you shouldn't dream of harming Master Jiang in the slightest."

Her voice wasn't loud.

But it was as firm as a mountain.

Li Fengxing was completely dumbfounded.

His mouth hung open, and his eyes were nearly popping out of his head.

"Blood Lady, have you lost your mind?!"

His voice cracked.

"Is your brain broken?!"

"Master Jiang just crippled your Revered Master!"

"Your Revered Master! A Star Meteor Rank Seven powerhouse! He crippled him!"

"And you're actually helping him?!"

He pointed at Jiang Yun, then at Blood Lady.

"Do you know that Old Fellow is still hunting him down!"

"He has no escape today!"

"You're actually siding with him? Do you want to die?!"

He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down.

"Blood Lady, listen to me."

His voice carried a hint of temptation.

"Since things have come to this, Master Jiang is already at a dead end. Why don't we search for more treasures from Master Jiang's hands before then?"

"Then, the three of us can split them."

"One share for you, one for me, and one for Iron Mountain Liu."

"How about it?"

He looked at Blood Lady, then at Iron Mountain Liu.

"The three of us are like grasshoppers on the same string now."

"Why engage in internal strife?"

"Wouldn't it be better for everyone to get rich together?"

His voice was full of temptation.

Jiang Yun stood behind Blood Lady without saying a word.

He wanted to see what exactly this Blood Lady was up to.

Was it a performance by the three of them?

Or did she have another purpose?

Moreover, regardless of Blood Lady's motive, her stepping forward was buying time for Fox Immortal.

As long as Fox Immortal completed her Breakthrough, none of these people would be a threat anymore.

Including that old man.

Iron Mountain Liu stood to the side and didn't say anything either.

He just quietly watched the events unfold.

Hearing Li Fengxing's words, Blood Lady smiled disdainfully.

That smile was charming yet cold.

"Are you even worthy of being in the same boat as me?"

Her voice carried deep contempt.

"As long as I am here today, it is absolutely impossible for you to harm Master Jiang in the slightest."

Her Blood Fiend Demon Spider's eight blood-red eyes stared coldly at Li Fengxing.

Li Fengxing's expression changed completely.

Anger.

Confusion.

And a hint of fear.

He never imagined that the Blood Lady would actually side with Jiang Yun!

He gritted his teeth, uttering every word with venom.

"Blood Lady, you'd better think this through!"

"The grudge of your Revered Master—are you not going to avenge it?!"

"The grudge of your Blood Fiend Pavilion—are you not going to avenge it?!"

Hearing this, the Blood Lady fell silent for a moment.

A flash of complex emotion flickered in her eyes.

But soon, she regained her resolve.

"My Revered Master's grudge is a matter between my Revered Master and Master Jiang."

Her voice was calm and resolute.

"Those are two separate things."

"But right now, no matter what, I will not associate myself with you."

Hearing these words.

Li Fengxing's face turned ashen.

He felt that the Blood Lady had truly lost her mind!

Jiang Yun was also somewhat bewildered.

What on earth was this Blood Lady thinking?

To actually help an outsider like him who had crippled her Revered Master?

He then looked toward Iron Mountain Liu.

"Vice Commander Liu!"

His voice carried a hint of urgency.

"You and I should join forces to finish off the Blood Lady and Jiang Yun!"

"When the time comes, we will split the treasures we find equally!"

"We'll leave the rest to that Old Fellow; you and I can definitely survive! How about it?"

His eyes were full of expectation.

However.

Iron Mountain Liu glanced at him and shook his head.

"Chief Fierce Wind, do you still not understand?"

His voice was steady and firm.

"That old man even killed He Yuanming, who had been loyal to him for years."

"Do you really think he will let us go?"

He paused.

"Rather than placing our lives in that old man's hands, it's better to..."

He looked at Jiang Yun.

"Trust Master Jiang."

"Perhaps there is still a glimmer of hope for survival."

As Iron Mountain Liu finished speaking.

Li Fengxing was completely stunned.

His eyes widened as he looked at Iron Mountain Liu in disbelief.

"You... you're also going to side with that kid?!"

His voice was trembling.

"Have you forgotten how your Red Fire Mercenary Group was destroyed?!"

"Your Commander Lie Yunkong died at this kid's hands!"

"And yet you still want to help him?!"

Iron Mountain Liu's expression darkened slightly.

Lie Yunkong.

His Commander.

Although Lie Yunkong had a violent temper and acted overbearingly, he had always treated Liu well.

How could he forget?

But soon, he looked up.

"That was our Commander's own doing."

His voice was calm and firm.

"Chief Fierce Wind, you shouldn't remain obsessed either."

"That old man cannot be trusted."

"Since Master Jiang had the means to escape from him and has now stayed here for so long without continuing to flee..."

He looked at Jiang Yun.

"It shows that Master Jiang must have a way to deal with that old man."

He took a deep breath.

"By now, we have already been implanted with the Blood Fiend Restriction by that old man."

"We're dead either way."

I, Iron Mountain Liu, am willing to trust Master Jiang."

After speaking, he gave Jiang Yun a deep bow.

The bow was respectful and solemn.

Jiang Yun looked at Iron Mountain Liu, then at the Blood Lady.

A surge of complex emotions rose in his heart.

So that was it.

No wonder these two were siding with him.

It wasn't because of his charismatic personality, and certainly not because of his good looks.

But rather...

They had seen the old man's true colors.

He Yuanming's death made them realize that the old man didn't value their lives at all.

Instead of pinning their hopes on someone who could kill them at any moment, it was better to take a gamble.

Gamble that he, Jiang Yun, had a way to deal with that old man.

Gamble that he, Jiang Yun, could lead them to survival.

And that he would actually let them live.

To still have such calculations in such a desperate situation.

As expected...

These people were all shrewd characters...

Jiang Yun took a deep breath.

He immediately spoke up to accommodate them.

"Rest assured, you two."

"Just give me half a day."

"I will surely be able to lead you out of this predicament and away from that old thing's control."

Hearing this, the Blood Lady and Iron Mountain Liu both felt their spirits lift.

They exchanged a glance and nodded simultaneously.

"Don't worry, Master Jiang!"

"With us here, we won't let Li Fengxing touch a single hair on your head!"

The Blood Lady's voice was as firm as a mountain.

Iron Mountain Liu also stepped forward, blocking the way in front of Jiang Yun.

"Chief Fierce Wind, if you want to move against Master Jiang, you'll have to get through me first."

His Crimson Flame Demonic Tiger let out a low growl, emitting a scorching aura.

Li Fengxing's face turned completely green with rage.

He never expected that both of them would actually side with Jiang Yun!

"You... you're all fools!"

His voice was both urgent and furious.

"Since it's like this, if you won't let me have it easy, don't think you'll have it easy either!"

A hint of madness flashed in his eyes.

"I'll summon that old man right now!"

"We can all just die together!"

He raised his hand.

He was about to activate the Blood Fiend Restriction within his body to notify the old man.

Jiang Yun's expression changed!

Not good!

If Li Fengxing really summoned that old man, everything would be over!

Fox Immortal hadn't achieved her Breakthrough yet!

They were simply no match for that old man!

He instinctively moved to rush at Li Fengxing to stop him.

However.

At that very moment.

A sudden change occurred!

Behind Jiang Yun.

A terrifying power suddenly erupted from Fox Immortal's body!

That power was like a volcanic eruption!

Like a descending tsunami!

Five-colored light!!!

Gold, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth surged frantically from within her body!!!

The light was dazzling and brilliant!

It illuminated the entire Light-Devouring Domain!

The darkness of the Nether Abyss was like paper before this five-colored light, instantly torn to shreds!

BOOM!!!

An earth-shattering explosion rang out!

The Light-Devouring Domain was forcefully torn open with a massive gap!

The five-colored light soared into the sky!

Piercing straight into the clouds!

It dyed the greyish sky with five colors!

The light was like a pillar connecting heaven and earth!

It was clearly visible for a hundred miles around!

The entire valley was trembling violently!

The earth was cracking!

Rocks were shattering!

The air was burning!

The power of the Five Elements Origin Law was like five giant dragons, circling and roaring within the pillar of light!

The pressure was terrifying to the extreme!

Iron Mountain Liu and the Blood Lady were directly forced to their knees by this pressure!

Their tamed beasts were even worse, sprawling on the ground and shivering in fear!

Li Fengxing, a powerhouse of the Meteorite Level 3, also felt his legs go weak, his face pale as death!

His raised right hand froze in mid-air.

His eyes widened as he looked at the five-colored pillar of light soaring into the sky.

His eyes were filled with terror.

"This... this is..."

His voice was trembling.

"The Five Elements Origin Law..."

"This is... the sign of a beast breaking through its Realm?! That Nine-Tailed Fox... is about to break through?!"

Kneeling on the ground, the Blood Lady looked at the five-colored pillar of light, her eyes filled with shock.

"What terrifying power... this aura is... Brick Stone Rank?!!!"

She murmured.

"Is this the commotion of a Diamond Rank breaking through to the Falling Star Rank?"

"Even a Meteorite breaking through to the Radiant Sun wouldn't be more than this, right?!"

Iron Mountain Liu was also full of horror.

"What kind of Bloodline and Aptitude does Master Jiang's beast actually have?!"

"This pressure... this aura... it's simply not something a Common Vicious Beast can compare to!"

"No wonder Master Jiang was so fearless... it turns out his beast is about to break through to the Falling Star Rank?!!"

"Master Jiang's beast could heavily injure a Star Meteor Rank Seven while still at the Diamond Rank; now that it's breaking through to the Meteor rank... just how terrifying will its combat power be..."

He looked at Jiang Yun.

His eyes were full of fear and shock.

And at this moment.

Jiang Yun stood before the five-colored pillar of light.

His robes fluttered in the wind.

His face was full of pleasant surprise.

Fox Immortal is about to break through!

Finally... she's going to break through!

He turned his head and looked at Li Fengxing.

At this moment, Li Fengxing.

Was already completely suppressed by that pressure.

His raised hand was trembling.

His face was as pale as paper.

He wanted to activate the Restriction, but found that even moving was difficult.

That pressure was too strong.

So strong that even he, a Meteorite Level 3, could not move.

And just then.

Within the five-colored pillar of light.

Fox Immortal slowly opened her eyes.

Those pale gold eyes were now emitting a brilliant light.

Her aura was skyrocketing!

Purple Crystal Ninth Rank Peak!

Purple Crystal Ninth Rank Peak!

That layer of Bottleneck shattered like glass with a loud bang!

BOOM!!!

The five-colored pillar of light surged once again!

Soaring straight into the Nine Heavens!

The entire world changed color at this very moment!!!