189: Provocation, a gamble

"Roar!"

The giant dragon's long roar instantly became deafening.

Its massive form soared into the air, chasing after Shen Mo.

Meanwhile, Shen Mo's figure swiftly darted outwards.

"Worm, come and chase me!"

"You look like a tiny bean sprout; you're not out of energy, are you?"

"Tsk tsk, that's right. You eat and sleep, sleep and eat every day here. Even a pig gets more exercise than you. It's a miracle you haven't turned into a pig-worm; your bloodline must be extraordinary."

"I think you shouldn't be called Panglong anymore; call yourself Pangzhu!"

"That name suits you better!"

Shen Mo's face was all smiles as he provoked Panglong.

In reality, his spirit was tense, and he was extremely attentive to Panglong's movements.

The moment the other party leaped, his body slid forward like it was covered in a layer of mist.

In an instant, Shen Mo's figure glided forward, as ethereal as mist.

"Bang!"

His figure vanished from its original spot, then quickly reappeared elsewhere.

Panglong's voice, too, let out an angry roar.

Then, with a flick of its long tail, it charged directly towards him.

"Bang!"

One man, one dragon, one fleeing, one chasing, they almost simultaneously left the central palace.

Meanwhile, Nangong Mingyue's palms were sweaty.

She had just been pushed away by Shen Mo, actually pushed in the opposite direction from him.

There was a huge pillar there, blocking Nangong Mingyue's figure.

Therefore, when Panglong chased, it did not see Nangong Mingyue's figure.

And, blinded by anger, it didn't notice that there was another small insect in this palace.

Even if it had known, it wouldn't have cared.

Because a small insect wouldn't hinder it.

The only one it feared was Shen Mo.

Of course, this was also because Shen Mo had previously displayed extremely powerful abilities.

Panglong was actually very concerned about Shen Mo's existence.

Therefore, at the slightest disturbance, it immediately pounced.

Shen Mo wanted to lure it away, but wasn't it thinking the same thing?

Kill him as soon as possible, lest this little insect ruin its home!

Panglong thought this in its heart, and immediately chased after him.

And as its figure chased out, Nangong Mingyue's palms were sweaty, her body stiff, as she slowly walked to the blue crystal.

She bit her lip and, as Shen Mo had instructed, pressed the wisp of energy from her palm onto it.

That wisp of energy was given to her by Shen Mo before he left.

"Nangong Mingyue, press this wisp of energy onto it, and I will preserve the entire Tianlong Kingdom for you!"

Shen Mo's voice was domineering, as if whispering in her ear.

"Even if you shatter this crystal, you can only barely sever a wisp of the civilization cornerstone's avatar energy."

"Do you think the Holy Temple might have a backup option?"

"Is your Tianlong Kingdom's Royal Forbidden Ground so important that it cannot be replaced at all?"

Shen Mo's voice was low, every word striking Nangong Mingyue's heart.

Causing ripples to spread in her heart.

"The Holy Temple's ambition is vast; your Tianlong Kingdom is merely a part of their plan, but by no means the most important part!"

"Severing the connection between this crystal avatar and the civilization cornerstone will only hinder the Holy Temple's plan for a moment!"

"And once they recover, do you think your Tianlong Kingdom will be spared?"

"I think you've already thought of this outcome, right? Otherwise, the Heavenly Dragon King wouldn't have told me that if there was a chance, to bring you all to Blue Star!"

Shen Mo said to her, word by word, "He wants to use this as a bargaining chip, forcing us to owe a favor, to let us take you to Blue Star to live there."

"But have you ever thought?"

"If you can go out, the people of the Holy Temple can too!"

"Your plan still failed!"

"And if you can't, then you will have to be buried with the entire Tianlong Kingdom's secret realm!"

"Gamble on life or gamble on death, you decide!"

"I have my reasons for telling you to do this. Let me try, Nangong Mingyue, you at least have a chance to live!"

"Not just you, but your royal father too!"

"I have a way to save him!"

Shen Mo's words, reaching this point, completely shattered Nangong Mingyue's defenses.

She should have unhesitatingly destroyed this blue crystal, but at this instant, she inexplicably thought of what Shen Mo had told her earlier, "I'll go lure that dragon away!"

"You just imprint the wisp of spiritual energy I gave you onto that blue crystal!"

"Don't do anything else, just imprint it!"

"I promise you, from now on, the Tianlong Kingdom's royal family can appear on Blue Star as my dependents!"

"No one can reject you!"

"You will live honorably on Blue Star, under my protection!"

"Anyone who touches you is going against me!"

Shen Mo's voice was domineering, and Nangong Mingyue was finally persuaded by him.

Just this once!

She told herself!

Even if it doesn't work, she still has a chance to destroy this blue crystal again!

In reality, Nangong Mingyue knew in her heart that this was an opportunity Shen Mo created for her; if it didn't succeed this time, they would basically have no way to get close to this blue crystal again.

Panglong wouldn't give them a chance!

So, she was making a huge gamble.

"He really is a troublemaker."

A charming light flowed in Nangong Mingyue's eyes, and she actually calmed down.

Since the decision has been made, then let's gamble!

Shen Mo was the most unique person she had ever met; she hoped he would be worthy of her grand gamble!

And as Nangong Mingyue was thinking this, on the other side, Shen Mo had also lured Panglong to chase after him.

He knew in his heart that this wouldn't deceive Panglong for long.

"When something unusual happens in the central palace later, it will definitely return!"

Shen Mo mused, he had to find a way to keep Panglong here.

But fighting Panglong right now was unwise.

This was Panglong's true body, and this was Panglong's territory; he was at a disadvantage everywhere.

Even with Shen Mo's confidence, he wouldn't dare say he could fight Panglong to a draw here.

Moreover, when the commotion from the palace came later, this foolish dragon would probably go crazy.

What to do?

Need to find help!

But there were only Shen Mo and Nangong Mingyue here; it really was like a clever housewife cooking without rice!

Shen Mo pondered.

Suddenly, Shen Mo slid sharply with his foot, dodging an attack in one swift motion.

And at that moment, his gaze caught sight of a figure not far away, and he was instantly overjoyed.