169: Fortune favors the bold.

Unexpectedly, a cold smile appeared on Ci Du's Face.

"Hehehe, you can take anyone else. But..."

His gaze fell upon Chen Xian.

His expression was filled with malice and anger.

"Only him, no!"

Upon hearing this, Li Zhen's heart skipped a beat.

Both being Quasi-Saints.

His earlier concession was already enough to give him Face.

Yet this guy still wasn't satisfied.

Could it be... Li Zhen thought of the worst possibility—that Ci Du, this Old Geezer, had discovered Chen Xian's secret of being an Immaculate Sacred Body.

If so, would they have to fight?

But before that, he needed to confirm one thing.

Thinking of this, Li Zhen forced a cold smile onto his Face.

"Why pick on a junior?"

"Ci Du, you know that if you and I fight, it would shake heaven and earth, and neither of us would gain any advantage!"

"Let him go, and I'll let you deal with the others. I can even open the Shanhai Secret Realm for you!"

Li Zhen made another concession.

This made Ci Du, who had lost his reason, curious.

He refused to release Chen Xian entirely because this kid was the backbone of the resistance.

If not for him, he would have already let these people escape from the Black Tortoise Grand Formation.

Out of anger.

He wanted to slice Chen Xian into a thousand pieces!

But Li Zhen's unusual attitude made Ci Du feel something was off.

No matter what junior.

Li Zhen wouldn't stoop so low, not only conceding but also offering such great benefits.

After all, the Shanhai Secret Realm is the private Secret Realm of the Da Gan Dynasty.

And it belongs to Li Zhen. If he could stay in the Secret Realm.

Then he could focus on breaking through to Immortal Emperor!

Above Immortal Emperor are the Saints, with eternal Lifespan, undying and unperishable!

A hint of madness appeared on Ci Du's Face.

"Alright, I..."

He was about to say he could give Chen Xian to Li Zhen.

A Prodigy, compared to his plan, was insignificant!

But at that moment, Chen Xian suddenly shouted loudly, "Your Majesty, why waste words with him!"

"My Immaculate Sacred Body is yours in life and death! I have no regrets!"

Chen Xian's angry shout.

Made Li Zhen think, 'This is bad.'

Sure enough.

Great Master Ci Du chuckled.

"I wondered why you, the usually domineering emperor,"

"Are so timid today. So it turns out..."

He looked at Chen Xian, a flash of greed in his eyes.

"He is an Immaculate Sacred Body!"

"The Immaculate Sacred Body is immune to all poisons and makes cultivation twice as effective."

"Especially its uniqueness—for those who perform Possession, it not only has no rejection but is even more accommodating!"

"Li Zhen, why are we both desperately trying to break through the shackles of Quasi-Saints? It's because our Lifespan is running out! We can't waste any more time!"

Great Master Ci Du looked at Chen Xian.

And said coldly, "But if we possess his body, it proves we have at least double the Lifespan!"

"Li Zhen, today you can take anyone else, but him, you cannot take away!"

At this moment, Li Zhen wanted to slice Chen Xian into a thousand pieces.

But this wasn't the time.

He could only stare at Ci Du.

"Ci Du, you should know I saw him first. If we fight, neither of us will come out unscathed!"

"If I become an Immortal Emperor, I will help you break through your shackles!"

"Hehe, are you trying to fool an idiot?"

A mocking smile appeared on Ci Du's Face.

"Such a heaven-sent opportunity—if this humble monk doesn't take it, even Buddha will blame me!"

He clasped his hands together and uttered Sanskrit Sounds.

Under the waves of Sanskrit Sounds, an invisible pressure crushed toward Li Zhen.

Li Zhen stood against the wind.

Raised a hand, and a black Dragon flew out from his dragon robe.

The dragon's roar clashed with the Sanskrit Sounds!

Causing drastic changes in heaven and earth.

"The battle between Quasi-Saints is indeed extraordinary!"

"Now is not the time to watch. Whoever wins, we'll be the ones to suffer next."

Chen Xian's heart raced.

That earlier sentence had ignited the battle between the two.

It could delay their time of death.

But this way.

He would also become a thorn in the side of both Quasi-Saints.

If he didn't run now, he would die more miserably than anyone.

Yet at this moment, Chen Xian didn't dare to run blindly.

He was waiting!

Anxious expressions appeared on Zi Yun and the others' Faces.

"Chen Xian, what should we do now?"

"Going out is death, not going out seems like death too!"

"With two Quasi-Saints chasing us, none of us can escape!"

Chen Xian steadied his mind and said calmly, "Wait!"

In mid-air.

The battle between the two Quasi-Saints continued.

Divine Ability against Divine Ability!

In just a few dozen breaths.

Several mountains had vanished without a trace.

Such power was truly terrifying.

Although they could also move mountains and fill seas, they couldn't do it so effortlessly.

"Ci Du, do you really want to ruin your reputation?"

"Opposing me will waste the fame you've accumulated over centuries! Can you really bear it?"

Ci Du snorted coldly.

"What use is fame?"

"this humble monk has cultivated in seclusion for centuries, yet still cannot break through the shackles of a Quasi-Saint!"

"Only by becoming stronger, breaking through to Quasi-Saint, and becoming an Immortal Emperor. Then, no matter my reputation, no one would dare speak against me!"

Li Zhen fell silent.

Damn, this old monk was right!

It seemed he had no choice but to clash head-on with Ci Du.

Otherwise, Chen Xian would end up in someone else's hands.

He would never allow it!

The battle between the two continued.

Just as Chen Xian was burning with anxiety, a 'ding' sound suddenly echoed in his mind.

[Daily Intelligence has been reorganized!]

[Daily Intelligence 1: The great battle between Li Zhen and Ci Du will last three hours. Ci Du falls into demonic ways, his mind unstable, and retreats in defeat!]

As expected, the emperor of the Da Gan Dynasty was stronger!

[Daily Intelligence 2: Observing the battle between two Quasi-Saints, Zi Yun observes and breaks through three realms in a row!]

Hiss!

The battle between Quasi-Saints was indeed of great value!

[Daily Intelligence 3: Three hours later, the space east of the Secret Realm collapses. Following the black hole leads to Shanhai City, three hundred miles outside the Shanhai Secret Realm!]

Chen Xian read all three pieces of intelligence in one breath.

He was incredibly excited.

It seemed they still had a sliver of hope.

"Chen Xian, when do we leave?"

"Not yet!"

Chen Xian looked at the two battling in mid-air.

And said with a smile, "No rush. It would be a shame to miss the battle between two Quasi-Saints."

"Everyone, observe the battle first and comprehend the Battle Intent!"

Although everyone was puzzled.

Seeing Chen Xian sitting there calmly watching the battle.

They all carefully sensed the Battle Intent within.

Two hours passed in a flash.

Zi Yun stood up from the ground.

Her Protective Aura suddenly burst forth.