Serpent Ancestor

Of course, satisfying personal preferences is secondary.

The most important thing is that he strongly suspects Xu Hei harbors an unimaginable secret.

Although Jiang Liuyu rarely leaves home, he spends his days in the Jiang family’s library, making him well-read and knowledgeable.

The ancient books record that the Chosen Ones of the mortal realm all possess heaven-defying treasures, are aided by the remnants of supreme beings, or have legendary cultivation techniques from the celestial realm.

Their fortunes are extraordinary, unmatched even in the Spirit Realm.

Xu Hei’s life bears a striking resemblance to those Chosen Ones recorded in the ancient texts.

This is Jiang Liuyu’s first time descending to the mortal realm. Although he is skeptical of the ancient records, he plans to verify them personally.

”First, suppress part of my cultivation, slowly push him to the brink. According to the records, he will unleash unimaginable potential, turn the tables, or escape on the spot.”

”His secrets will only reveal themselves in dire situations.”

Jiang Liuyu thought to himself.Despite his appearance as a playboy, he is meticulous and resourceful, otherwise, he wouldn’t be able to handle Elder Mo.

Sometimes, his arrogant demeanor is the best disguise, making people overlook his cunning.

”Go!”

Jiang Liuyu flicked his finger, sending a wisp of flame shooting out, transforming into a tiny fire phoenix that charged towards Xu Hei.

This attack was similar to Jiang Nine Phoenix’s methods, but the power was worlds apart!

The terrifying heat distorted the space, and the phoenix’s cries shook the heavens and earth, triggering danger alarms throughout Xu Hei’s body.

Instinctively, Xu Hei wanted to deploy the Demon God Cauldron to devour it, but he quickly dismissed the idea, directly summoning the Lunar Mystic Fire and burning his primordial spirit, making the fire several times stronger, transforming into a ferocious giant dragon head that swallowed the fire phoenix.

”Boom!!”

The fire phoenix exploded in the dragon head’s mouth, and the Lunar Mystic Fire, driven by Xu Hei’s full power, collapsed instantly. He spat out a mouthful of blood, his face pale, retreating several steps.

One side was exerting full effort, burning the primordial spirit, while the other was a casual strike, effortlessly.

The disparity in strength was visibly enormous.

”Huh? How could it be so weak? Did I overdo it?”

Jiang Liuyu’s brows furrowed with doubt. According to his calculations, Xu Hei should be able to fight beyond his level. He only displayed late-stage Divine Transformation strength, yet Xu Hei burned his primordial spirit?

”Heh, the so-called number one in the mortal realm is just this. Xu Hei, if this is all you have, you can die now!”

A ruthless glint flashed in Jiang Liuyu’s eyes as he launched another wisp of fire phoenix, splitting into nine, sweeping towards Xu Hei from all directions, intent on incinerating everything and leaving him no escape.

Facing the incoming fire phoenixes, Xu Hei felt a chill run down his spine. If he didn’t hide in the Demon God Cauldron, even with all his might, he’d suffer severe injuries!

”The Demon God Cauldron must not be exposed. It’s one thing for mortals, but if Spirit Realm cultivators notice, I’m doomed!”

In a flash of thought, Xu Hei roughly guessed the opponent’s intentions.

He took out the Dragon Slaying Sword, threw it forward, clenched his fist, and detonated it. Then he released over a thousand Black Needle Ants, using the Insect Explosion Technique to form a wall of airwaves, blocking all the fire phoenixes outside.

”Still not enough!”

Seeing the fire phoenixes breaking through, Xu Hei bit his tongue, summoning the Ten-thousand-year Cold Marrow, pushing it to the limit.

In an instant, a layer of frost covered the ground, freezing the space, finally extinguishing the weakened fire phoenixes within a thirty-meter range!

”Oh? Finally, some resistance! This is the effect I wanted!”

Jiang Liuyu’s eyes lit up. He took out a small flying knife and shot it towards Xu Hei. It was a very ordinary magical treasure called the Spirit Severing Blade, capable of cutting off spiritual power, temporarily rendering the target powerless.

Though ordinary to him, in the mortal realm, it was a top-tier treasure!

”Clang!!”

Suddenly, a shadow flashed in front, and his Spirit Severing Blade was hit by a thick black mist, momentarily blocked. The next second, Xu Hei vanished, escaping into the black mist.

Jiang Liuyu paused, instantly advancing, rushing into the black mist. His eyes emitted a clear light, penetrating everything, seeing the scene within.

At this moment, Xu Hei was being grabbed by a strange tree, both heading into a spatial passage.

”Teleportation array?”

Jiang Liuyu’s face darkened immediately. Without hesitation, he unleashed the Heavenly Phoenix Demon Fire, taking out a golden mountain, exuding overwhelming pressure, crushing towards the spatial passage.

As the golden mountain appeared, the space compressed and deformed, the flames burning away all the black mist. In his hand, a golden long sword appeared, slashing towards the passage, the golden Sword Qi surging into the spatial passage.

”Stop for me!”

Jiang Liuyu shouted, releasing a terrifying suction from his other hand, seemingly trying to stop them. But Xu Hei also unleashed a burst of suction, increasing his speed, both disappearing into the passage, the golden Sword Qi chasing after them.

In a blink, the passage closed, vanishing.

Everything quieted down.

Jiang Liuyu stood in place, the empty inner hall leaving him alone.

He looked at the spot where the passage disappeared, then at the remnants of the teleportation array, and after a long time, instead of getting angry, he let out a cold smile.

”Hehehe... Hahaha!”

”Yes, just right! Xu Hei, not only are your methods mysterious, but your luck is also heaven-defying.”

”It seems you weren’t even pushed to the brink just now.”

”I really underestimated you. Underestimating someone like you is a grave mistake in the ancient texts.”

Jiang Liuyu’s smile widened.

”Buzz!”

A teleportation fluctuation flashed behind him, and Elder Mo appeared. Seeing Jiang Liuyu hadn’t shown up, he entered to check, fearing any mishap.

”What’s the situation? Where’s the Ninth Miss?” Elder Mo frowned.

”She returned to the Spirit Realm,” Jiang Liuyu replied.

Hearing this, Elder Mo approached the central light pillar to investigate, then said slowly, ”If that’s the case, we should leave as well.”

”Why the rush? Since we’re here, staying a few more days won’t hurt,” Jiang Liuyu laughed.

Standing on the ruins of the teleportation array, he took out a bead, embedding it in his eye.

Instantly, his pupils emitted a green light, revealing all spatial fluctuations under his gaze.

”Heh, random teleportation? You think I can’t find you like this?”

Jiang Liuyu sneered coldly, taking out the golden long sword again, slashing a rift in the space.

”Young Master Liu, since the Miss has already left, we should return immediately, head to the Flying Spirit Platform to find her, that’s the right path. Why complicate things?” Elder Mo said with some dissatisfaction.