293: Chapter 293 Are You Willing?

That colossal golden hand resembled a towering mountain range spanning heaven and earth. Though it did not seem to truly clench, merely maintaining that grasping posture radiated a terrifying aura that chilled the soul.

Yet at this moment, Hu Xiaoxian, located billions of miles away, felt as if an invisible hand was firmly gripping her throat; her body could not move an inch.

Her heart was filled with dread, for just being locked onto by this aura made her feel as if she had fallen into an icy cellar, completely immobilized.

Hu Xiaoxian had no doubt that if the other party so desired, even her thoughts could be utterly frozen in an instant.

Such power absolutely surpassed the level of an Extreme Dao Saint!

But who in the world was it that would strike at an insignificant nobody like her?

However, at this moment, Hu Xiaoxian had no time to ponder the reasons.

In the very next instant, that sky-obscuring golden hand came hurtling towards her at an unimaginable speed.

In the blink of an eye, it was right before her, effortlessly seizing Hu Xiaoxian tightly within its palm.

Immediately after, accompanied by a dazzling flash of light, the golden hand and Hu Xiaoxian vanished together within a crack in the Void Realm, as if they had never appeared.

It is worth mentioning that this was not the common spatial ability of traversing or tearing the void, nor was it even a Divine Ability that could be performed by borrowing the Great Dao of Space.

Rather, it was a more powerful and mysterious force, so much so that the space and Void Realm of Saint Realm No. 9, sensing its approach, involuntarily chose to stay far away, fearing they might suffer utter destruction with the slightest carelessness.

On the great ship of 'Red Song'.

The atmosphere seemed somewhat heavy and tense. The gazes of everyone involuntarily focused on the front of the deck, for there stood an unfamiliar woman.

This woman's appearance bore a startling resemblance to Hu Shan Tutu, reaching a full ninety percent.

However, upon closer inspection, one could easily discern that this woman's looks were far beyond what Hu Shan Tutu could compare to, elevated by more than just one level.

Even more eye-catching was the fact that she had nine colorful tails trailing behind her.

These nine fox tails each displayed a different vibrant color, like a brilliant rainbow in the sky.

Among them, one color happened to be the same white nine-tails possessed by Hu Shan Tutu, but it felt distinctly more noble and mysterious.

At this moment, Hu Xiaoxian opened wide her lively fox eyes, curiously examining the group before her.

Among the crowd, the first to catch her eye was a handsome Young Master with a gentle smile at the corner of his mouth.

He exuded an indescribable aura, making one feel at a glance that his strength must be unfathomable.

Apart from this Young Master, there was also a group of stunningly beautiful women of various charms surrounding him.

These women were not only outstanding in appearance, but the auras they themselves emitted also inspired awe.

Hu Xiaoxian keenly sensed that among them, five women also possessed profound, unfathomable strength, as if concealing boundless power.

As for the rest, most were at the Extreme Dao Saint Realm.

Right then, Hu Xiaoxian suddenly noticed a familiar figure — Ning Rongrong.

Her heart couldn't help but tremble slightly, a flash of surprise passing through her eyes.

And when Hu Xiaoxian's gaze finally fell upon Hu Shan Tutu, her pupils constricted sharply, instantly understanding why she had been captured and brought here.

Even though the Restrictions binding her body had all been lifted by now, she still did not dare to make the slightest reckless move.

As an extremely powerful, veteran-level Extreme Dao Saint,

she had never encountered, nor ever imagined, a day when she would feel herself so insignificant and weak.

Now she felt she wasn't even as good as an ant!

Cao Yang looked at the woman before him. Even in such a tense situation, she remained completely unruffled and composed.

He couldn't help but inwardly sigh: Truly worthy of being the legendary Daughter of Destiny! If it were any other Extreme Dao Saint who had lost their restraints, they would probably have been scared out of their wits and fled long ago.

Thinking of this, the smile on Cao Yang's face grew even brighter. He leaned forward slightly and said in a soft, gentle voice, "Miss Xiaoxian, please don't worry, and there's no need to be afraid. We are not bad people!"

Then, he paused briefly, as if organizing his words, before continuing calmly, "To be honest with you, my name is Cao Yang. My current cultivation base is at the Half-step Source Venerable Realm. Perhaps the concept of the 'Source Realm' is still relatively unfamiliar to you.

Then let me give you a brief introduction. Above the Extreme Dao Saint is the Source Realm, and this Source Realm can be further subdivided into five major Realms, namely Source Realm layers one to nine, Source King, Source Venerable, and the most powerful, Source Emperor.

So, Miss Xiaoxian, do you now have a bit more understanding of what lies beyond the Extreme Dao Saint?"

Despite Cao Yang's repeated emphasis that they meant no harm, the vigilance deep within Hu Xiaoxian's heart had not relaxed in the slightest.

After all, she was well aware of how perilous the situation she faced at this moment was. Against such powerful beings, hoping to escape was almost certainly futile.

But even so, Hu Xiaoxian still clenched her teeth tightly, unwilling to give up easily.

She respectfully bowed towards Cao Yang, then turned her gaze to Hu Shan Tutu beside him and cautiously asked, "Senior Cao, since you claim to have no ill intentions, may I ask if your reason for capturing and bringing this Junior here is related to her?"

"Hmm, one important reason for bringing you here is indeed because of Tutu, but it's not entirely so.

In fact, Tutu holds not a single grievance against you. She even told me personally that she is very grateful to you for bestowing her with precious life."

Cao Yang, with a smile on his face, nodded slightly and continued, "So, what I want to ask now is, are you willing to become my Dao Companion?"

The sudden question left Hu Xiaoxian momentarily stunned, at a loss for how to respond.

"This..."

Her vermilion lips parted slightly, about to say something, but she hesitated and closed them again.

"Don't be in a hurry to refuse!" Cao Yang seemed to have seen through Hu Xiaoxian's thoughts.

He quickly added, "As long as you agree to be my Dao Companion, I can immediately help you successfully Breakthrough to the Half-step Source Realm.

You should know, this is the limit cultivation base achievable within this Small Universe we are currently in. Moreover, this method of Breakthrough will absolutely not produce any adverse effects or side effects.

Not only that, before long, we will leave this Small Universe and head together for the vaster Great Universe!

There, it will be relatively easier to elevate your Realm. At the same time, you will have the opportunity to experience the more boundless and mysterious wonders of the Great Universe!"

After hearing Cao Yang's words, Hu Xiaoxian felt her inner world churning like stormy seas. Various thoughts intertwined, plunging her into intense struggle.

After all, for so many years, the grand plan she had painstakingly and meticulously laid out over hundreds of millions of years,

wasn't its ultimate goal precisely to successfully Breakthrough to that long-cherished Half-step Source Realm?