657: Zhang Qianhuanyu's transformation

Bai Yuan gazed at Zhu Jianhua, an expression of complete understanding on his face.

He recalled that when he personally tried to capture Zhu Jianhua, the latter, despite being merely a Martial General, had managed to retain a sliver of vitality.

Now, fighting desperately against the Blood-Winged Sickle Scythe Emperor, it was even more unlikely that he wouldn't have a backup plan.

Zhu Jianhua's gaze was deep and sharp, purple light flickering in his eyes, sweeping over everyone present like a bolt of lightning.

Under his gaze, everyone couldn't help but feel a chill creep up on them.

“Qian幻羽 of the Winged Race, is this what you want?”

Zhu Jianhua suddenly spoke, his voice calm and steady.

His hand shot out like a phantom, accurately grasping the dark green Emperor Realm crystal core.

Qian幻羽’s eyes flickered slightly; he could clearly feel the powerful aura emanating from Zhu Jianhua.

He knew that with his current strength, he was absolutely no match for Zhu Jianhua.

However, the allure of the Emperor Realm crystal core was simply too great.

This was an excellent opportunity to break through to the Emperor Realm, a dream for anyone in the Half-Step Emperor Realm.

Qian幻羽 took a deep breath, trying to remain calm.

“Blood Disciple Lord, you are already an Emperor Realm Expert; this Emperor Realm crystal core probably won't be of much help to you.”

Qian幻羽 said, a hint of helplessness and unwillingness in his voice.

“But if you are willing, my Winged Race is willing to pay an appropriate price to exchange for this Emperor Realm crystal core. What do you think?”

Although Qian幻羽 knew very well that the condition he proposed might not move Zhu Jianhua, he decided to give it a try.

After all, the opportunity to break through to the Emperor Realm was right before him; how could he give up so easily?

“Hahahahaha, you are truly naive. When you are about to brutally attack my Blood Disciples, you still try to make a deal with me. Do you really think I am an easy person to talk to?”

Along with this wild laughter, Zhu Jianhua's figure vanished from his original spot like a ghost.

Bai Yuan, Man Kuang, and Qian幻羽 were all startled by this, their pupils contracting sharply, because they couldn't discern his movements at all.

“Not good!”

Just as this thought flashed through Qian幻羽’s mind, a strong sense of crisis surged into his heart like turbulent waves.

He didn't have time to think much and immediately activated all the means he possessed, wanting to escape from this place as quickly as possible.

However, just as he made a move, a cold and sharp voice suddenly exploded in his ear like a clap of thunder.

“Where are you going?”

The voice seemed to come from the Nine Netherworld, filled with endless coldness and killing intent, making one shiver.

Qian幻羽 felt as if his Soul had been frozen at that instant, his body completely losing control, as if firmly locked by an irresistible force.

Not only that, the space around him seemed to have solidified, becoming exceptionally heavy, making it impossible for him to move even an inch.

Zhu Jianhua’s figure appeared behind him like a ghost, one hand gently resting on his shoulder.

That seemingly effortless movement made Qian幻羽 feel as if a colossal weight was pressing on his shoulder, his bones faintly creaking.

“A deal? You foreign races have always been arrogant; when did you learn to bow your heads and seek peace?”

Zhu Jianhua’s voice was deep and powerful, every word like a hammer striking Qian幻羽’s heart.

Qian幻羽’s face was pale, fine beads of sweat seeping from his forehead. He knew well that his life and death were now at the other party’s whim.

However, at this critical moment, a plan suddenly formed in his mind. He forcefully suppressed the tremor in his heart and managed to squeeze out a smile.

“Blood Disciple Lord, you and I both know that in this world where the strong reign supreme, a temporary victory does not mean eternal dominance.

If you would be merciful, I am willing to reveal a secret: there is a treasure land hidden there that is enough to drive any powerful expert mad.

However, only Mid-Tier 3, which means Emperor Realm Experts, are qualified to enter. If you enter, you will certainly take the lead, and breaking through to Late-Tier 3 is not impossible!”

Upon hearing this, Zhu Jianhua’s eyes flickered, clearly showing interest in the proposal.

He slowly withdrew his hand from Qian幻羽’s shoulder, his tone carrying a hint of playfulness.

“Oh? That sounds a bit interesting, but why should I believe you?”

Seeing this, Qian幻羽 felt a little relieved and quickly said, “I can give you some clues first, and once you verify them, I will tell you the complete location.

I, Qian幻羽, swear by the name of the Winged Race that what I say is absolutely true.”

Zhu Jianhua was silent for a moment, seemingly weighing the pros and cons.

After a while, he finally nodded slowly, the corners of his mouth slightly upturned, revealing a subtle smile.

“Alright, I’ll believe you this once,”

“But remember, this is your only chance.

If you dare to deceive me, the consequences will be very severe, so don’t blame me for being merciless then.”

Hearing Zhu Jianhua say this, a huge weight finally lifted from Qian幻羽’s heart.

He was about to explain his plan when he suddenly saw a purple light flash in Zhu Jianhua's eyes.

The light, like lightning, shot straight at him, making his heart clench.

“But, I trust my own judgment more!”

The moment he spoke, Qian幻羽’s eyes suddenly lost their luster, as if his entire being had been sucked into a bottomless black hole by a powerful force.

Qian幻羽’s body trembled slightly, and vague images began to flash continuously in his mind, but those images were completely beyond his control.

His breathing became rapid, and a fine layer of sweat began to appear on his forehead.

Suddenly, Qian幻羽’s aura underwent a drastic change, and a powerful aura, strong enough to contend with an Emperor Realm Expert, erupted from his body like a volcanic eruption.

Zhu Jianhua clearly hadn't anticipated such a change in Qian幻羽; his expression instantly became solemn.

However, Zhu Jianhua’s reaction speed was also extremely fast.

After just a moment of astonishment, he immediately and unhesitatingly made his move, charging straight towards Qian幻羽 like a bolt of lightning.

“Get lost!”

Upon seeing this, Qian幻羽 let out a low roar.

Behind him, a pair of huge wings suddenly unfurled, the feathers on the wings shooting out like sharp arrows, densely flying towards Zhu Jianhua.