458: Wisely retreat immortal

“Tsk, tsk, tsk, what did I just see?”

“What a show, a show of a Domain Lord Level Seven mechanical puppet slaughtering a Cosmic Level Nine Cosmic Beast.”

“If I hadn't just happened to pass by, I wouldn't have seen such a good show.”

Just as Kai’s body was completely suppressed and unable to move, a sarcastic voice came from afar, speaking words with hidden meaning.

A warning bell instantly sounded in Kai’s heart. A strong individual who could avoid his perception and arrive nearby was definitely not simple; at least Timsi was far from capable of doing so.

This meant that the newcomer was very likely an Immortal-level strong individual.

The most terrifying thing was that the other party seemed to have some connection with Timsi, otherwise he wouldn’t have made a move the instant Kai was about to send Timsi to his death.

After all, from the other party's words, it could be inferred that he had been there for some time.

Sure enough, the voice sounded again, saying, “Although this younger brother of mine is a bit unaccomplished, he is my younger brother after all. It would bother me to just let you kill him here.”

“How about this, you give me face, let my younger brother live, and then clear the path blocking the tower?”

“As compensation, I will spare your mechanical life.”

Although Leo was discussing, he didn't give Kai any choice at all.

Crack, crack, crack.

Those were the sounds of countless machines being violently disassembled.

The metal cage that had trapped Timsi was easily torn apart by Leo, like the most fragile eggshell, turning into countless fragments.

Kai’s body suffered the same fate, instantly shattered by a powerful force, turning into countless flying fragments.

An Immortal-level strong individual was terrifying to such an extent, even disassembling Kai into pieces before Kai had even fully perceived him.

He even directly snatched Kai’s already-obtained prey and exiled him to a safe area.

As if disappointed, Leo sighed and said to Timsi:

“My foolish younger brother, you fought for so long and still didn’t see through the enemy’s true nature. It’s a wonder you’ve managed to survive until now.”

“What you encountered wasn’t an ordinary Domain Lord Level Seven mechanical puppet, but a Cosmic Level Seven mechanical puppet with infinite energy.”

“If it weren’t for this mechanical puppet’s insufficient hardware and software, perhaps the strength he could display would be even greater.”

“You are truly naive, terrifyingly naive, to be toyed with by even a mechanical puppet.”

Facing Leo, whose strength was unknown, Timsi, who had just been rescued, showed no gratitude. Instead, he loudly questioned:

“You planted your beast in the pirate group? You are simply preposterous.”

Facing Timsi’s questioning, Leo said in a deep voice, “If it weren’t for my preposterousness, this time I’m afraid I’d only be able to collect your corpse.”

“If this mechanical puppet were merciful enough to even leave you a corpse.”

Leo’s words immediately left Timsi speechless. He wanted to retort but couldn’t find any words, only looking at Kai with hatred. If it weren’t for this hateful mechanical puppet, how could he have ended up in such a sorry state?

He was completely unaware that if he hadn't inexplicably intruded into the area Kai was guarding, Kai wouldn't have attacked him.

As an Immortal-level Three strong individual, Leo was practically invincible in this Immortal Level Secret Realm, which was in decline, like cutting vegetables.

Therefore, he wasn't under much pressure; instead, he looked completely relaxed.

He didn’t even have any immediate thoughts of exploring the tower; instead, he looked at Kai with interest.

A mechanical puppet with infinite energy—this truly made a beast curious.

Leo was certain that some secret was hidden within this mechanical puppet’s body.

And the greatest possibility for this so-called secret lay in Kai’s energy core.

Thinking this, without any apparent action from Leo, Kai’s already dilapidated body became even more fragmented.

This time, Kai couldn't even protect his energy core compartment, completely exposing it in front of the two Cosmic Beasts.

In an instant, the sapphire-like beast core was exposed to the air, attracting the greedy gazes of the two Cosmic Beasts.

Leo even exclaimed in wonder, “I never thought such a treasure would be hidden within the body of a mere Domain Lord Level Seven mechanical puppet.”

“Timsi, you didn’t lose unfairly.”

“Judging from its aura, this is at least the beast core of an Immortal-level Seven Cosmic Beast.”

“Even for me, it would be of great benefit.”

“To be able to obtain this beast core, even if I get nothing from the final tower, it can be considered a worthwhile trip.”

The moment this beast core appeared, Leo also saw the complex restrictions on the beast core.

A double restriction composed of Beast King Domain and Destruction Domain.

He also felt Halin’s unique aura within the beast core, the aura of an Immortal-level strong individual.

The excitement in Leo’s eyes grew even stronger as he said, “Most remarkably, this is a living beast core, which will have even more uses.”

“Whether it’s used to create Immortal-level war puppets, or to extract knowledge from it, it’s far more valuable than simply using it as an energy source.”

“I wonder how powerful the former owner of this beast core was to be able to set up two restrictions on it.”

“Under the double restrictions, no matter how unwilling this beast core is, it can only grudgingly become the energy core of a mechanical puppet, which can be considered a pearl cast before swine.”

“But it doesn’t matter, the true owner of this beast core has appeared, and it’s time for him to display his true value.”

Saying this, Leo confidently clenched his hand, intending to directly grab the beast core into his palm.

In his opinion, there was no one present who could stop him from obtaining this beast core.

This beast core belonged to Leo, and no one could stop him from getting it.

However, something embarrassing happened. Accompanying Leo’s confident grip, nothing at all occurred.

The sapphire beast core still floated in the air, as if it hadn’t felt any force.

Are you kidding? This was Lin Tianwei’s possession, so how could Leo easily plunder it?

Not only that, the originally calm beast core seemed to be guided by some force, becoming increasingly agitated.

The Immortal-level pressure continuously emanated from the beast core.

This beast core actually had a tendency to self-destruct.

And it was at this moment that Kai, who had barely recovered a little, spoke, “I advise you to retreat quickly, lest you lose your lives.”

“How can my master’s possessions be something you can covet?”

“Even if you are an Immortal-level strong individual, facing the self-destruction of an Immortal-level beast core, you will be severely injured if not killed.”

“To fight to this extent for a tower that has nothing, don’t be too foolish.”

Since Lin Tianwei had given this beast core to Kai for use, he naturally granted Kai some authority to use the beast core.

Otherwise, the double domain surrounding the beast core alone would be enough to suffocate Kai, let alone allow the beast core to become Kai’s energy core.

It was precisely at this critical moment that Kai stopped Leo’s plundering behavior, threatening Leo with self-destruction to make him stop.

Facing an Immortal-level strong individual he couldn’t possibly contend with, this was Kai’s only trump card.

As expected, Kai’s threat was very effective, at least making Leo waver, making him hesitate whether to continue his actions.

He might be able to barely survive the self-destruction of such a powerful beast core, but Timsi would definitely face certain death.

Leo still had some brotherly affection for Timsi, otherwise, he wouldn't have rescued him so perfectly.

As long as it didn’t affect the overall situation, Leo was willing to save Timsi’s worthless life.

The most serious issue was that once this beast core exploded, let alone the tower at the core of the secret realm, even the entire secret realm would turn into nothingness.

This was a losing business for Leo.

If he stopped now, Leo might get nothing, but he wouldn't suffer any harm.

He could even go back and sell the intelligence about this secret realm, which would be a sure profit.

Leo feared the self-destruction of an Immortal-level Seven strong individual's beast core, but that didn't mean all strong individuals would fear such a beast core's self-destruction.

As long as he sold the intelligence to powerful organizations, they would naturally find a way to plunder this secret realm clean.

However, Leo was unwilling; he was unwilling to let the fat meat he had in hand just fly away.

Not to mention the tower from which waves of law fluctuations emanated, just this beast core alone was enough to make him drool.

Unless he could be certain that Kai wouldn't dare to detonate this beast core, leaving here would be the best option.

Just then, a flash of inspiration crossed Leo’s mind. He immediately felt settled and said calmly:

“Detonate the beast core? This seemingly powerful threat cannot threaten me.”

“You truly underestimate the power of an Immortal-level strong individual. Even the self-destruction of such a beast core will absolutely not harm me.”

“The only thing that will be harmed is this secret realm, and such an action completely violates your Core Code.”

“How about this, you give me this beast core, and I will choose to leave here immediately.”

“This way I can return satisfied, and you can protect the secret realm that is most important to you. Isn’t this killing two birds with one stone?”

Leo was gambling, gambling that Kai didn't know the strength of an Immortal-level strong individual, nor the power of an Immortal-level strong individual's beast core self-destruction.

If Kai was really that foolish, he only needed to lure him a little, and he would be able to trick the beast core into his hands.

Kai, without the beast core, could be manipulated at will by him, not to be feared at all.

Even the secret treasure hidden behind Kai, hidden within the tower, would become his.

Undoubtedly, Leo had gambled correctly; his words indeed made Kai hesitate.

Kai wasn't truly worried that the secret realm would be harmed; after all, his only concern was Lin Tianwei’s safety.

In fact, under the constraints of the three great laws, he couldn't possibly detonate this beast core and do anything that might threaten Lin Tianwei’s safety.

The reason he said that was merely a tactic to threaten Leo into retreating.

If the self-destruction of this beast core couldn't threaten an Immortal-level strong individual at all, then everything Kai did was meaningless.

However, he quickly realized that if Leo truly didn't care about the self-destruction of this beast core, he wouldn't have wasted so much breath talking to him.

Directly suppressing him would have been the best option.

In a few words, the two beasts completed a round of psychological games.

Just as Leo was congratulating himself on tricking Kai, he found that the aura on the beast core's surface became even more violent.

As if completely frenzied, Kai shouted:

“Even if the beast core’s self-destruction cannot cause you any harm, it can still preserve the last glory of this secret realm, preventing it from being trampled upon by outsiders like you.”

“Let me use this beast core to completely ignite this secret realm, inviting you to witness the final splendor of this secret realm together.”

Madman.

Even if you are a mechanical puppet, there’s no need to be so stubborn.

Leo felt his beast go numb, his face no longer holding its original confident, winning expression. He hurriedly shouted:

“Wait a moment, I’m completely uninterested in witnessing the final splendor of the secret realm you guard. If you want to self-destruct, can you let me leave first?”

As soon as he finished speaking, Leo’s figure had already disappeared from his original spot. He didn't even take Timsi with him.

Bringing a burden would only affect his Instantaneous Movement speed, so how could he do such a foolish thing?

Only Timsi, a Cosmic Beast, was left standing there, bewildered.

Looking at the furious beast core, he felt that he would be dead in the next moment.

Finally, he used all his strength and began to run away frantically.

Although this wouldn't save him from dying under the fate of the beast core's self-destruction, it would at least allow him to die with a little dignity.

Watching the two Cosmic Beasts flee in disarray, completely disappearing into the secret realm, Kai finally breathed a sigh of relief.

This crisis was finally temporarily averted.

Although the enemy’s strength was far greater than his own, he lacked a sufficiently intelligent mind and was ultimately played like a fiddle.

However, this was merely a temporary measure. When the next batch of enemies arrived, perhaps they would possess even greater strength and be even harder to deal with.

Thinking of this, Kai subconsciously looked towards the tower, towards the dim and indistinct figure within.

Blocked by the tower, Kai could barely see any information inside the tower, only feeling a large amount of law power flowing within.

It cycled endlessly, as if an unknown great power was refining them, eventually refining them into a completely new individual.

Kai couldn’t see or understand this change.

He only knew that he just needed to guard this tower well.

No matter if the enemy was an Immortal-level strong individual or a Lord-level strong individual, this tower was something he had to protect, even if it cost him his life... Leo’s speed was very fast, and he quickly escaped the secret realm.

However, he felt that this wasn't enough. After leaving the secret realm, he even activated countless Instantaneous Movements, instantly moving himself to another absolutely safe location.

That was the self-destruction of an Immortal-level strong individual's beast core; even being a little close would incur unwarranted disaster.

However, just as he was preparing to enjoy the fireworks that could ignite the entire secret realm, he found that Timsi also escaped from the secret realm in a sorry state.

Correspondingly, that terrifying aura gradually subsided, as if it had never appeared, ceasing its activities.