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Saying this, the two of them simultaneously wielded their spells, intending to seize back the Dragon Mirror.

But in the next moment, Chen Yuan, with one hand unprotected by any True Qi, directly passed through the vibrant purple glow of the Dragon Mirror, shattering it piece by piece, and then grasped the mirror.

Instantly, the Dragon Mirror, which had been like a runaway horse, suddenly quieted down, no longer trembling.

Brought close by Chen Yuan, even the purple light ceased to flash, transforming into an ancient, dark appearance, with its Spirit Light completely contained.

Chen Yuan leisurely lowered his gaze, looking at the Dragon Mirror in his hand, stroking it gently, feeling a piercing coldness when suddenly golden light flowed in his eyes, the golden seam in his brow opened, casting a golden beam onto the mirror surface.

Following this, a scene unfolded within the third eye on his brow, depicting an underwater volcano purgatory, where on each stone pillar, a horned Jiao Long snake was chained in black shackles.

Among them, on the thickest pillar, resembling a small mountain, an ice-blue Jiao Long was bound, its massive body coiled atop the pillar, its head fierce, with four claws, scales in dazzling ice crystal colors, and a layer of white mane on its back, bound in layered chains with runes dancing upon them.

After a breath or two, the scene in Chen Yuan's third eye came to a halt, the golden light gathered and closed again.

Slowly, he raised his head.

Xu Shaoqing had already stood tall, moving to the space above, with one hand behind his back and the other resisting an impressively powerful sword light, atop a four-chambered furnace blazing with flames.

Upon the sword light and furnace, a man and woman dressed in feather robes stood with faces tightened in astonishment, gazing down at the two below.

Most of the gaze of the two fell upon Xu Shaoqing, this Half-step Dragon and Tiger.

The two, being in the Tao Fruit Realm, upon witnessing Xu Shaoqing's two moves, understood that this individual must be a Martial Treasure Great Divine Ability User, unsure of his depth, their thoughts wary.

Their feather robes of white complemented by a radiance, slightly ethereal in appearance.

Decisively, they retracted the sword light and furnace, yet their gaze held no fear, among them, the man with a high nose and starry eyes made a courteous gesture to Xu Shaoqing, speaking somewhat tersely:

"We ask the predecessor to return our Sect's treasure mirror!"

"We carry out the Sect's task, our previous actions were due to anxiety over the stolen treasure mirror."

"If disturbed, we apologize, and shall take our leave immediately!"

Xu Shaoqing, hearing this, slightly smirked, lines forming at the corners of his eyes,

"This mirror is quite interesting, it managed to find us, yet being drawn here must have a reason, right?"

This was a knowing inquiry.

The man's eyebrows twitched—they were tracking the whereabouts of the Third Prince of Bailong River, and after the Dragon Mirror traveled through several turns to this place, it indicated the killer of the Third Prince was here.

Moreover, the Dragon Mirror sensed the Qi of the Third Prince of Bailong River.

The Dragon Mirror couldn't be wrong!

His gaze darted swiftly over the surroundings, particularly noting the roaring campfire with sizzling bright roast, markedly eye-catching.

Especially amidst the slightly radiant, snow-white and crystalline meat.

It clearly resembled a skinned large snake.

The man's pupils contracted, his face stiffened, expressionless, with a more rigid tone,

"It's possible your hiding made the mirror react, with no other reason, we ask for the return of our Sect's treasure mirror!"

Xu Shaoqing shook his head, sidestepping half a step.

"Asking me is useless; it's up to the young master to agree or not!"

Below, Chen Yuan fiddled with the non-responsive Dragon Mirror, meeting the gaze of the man and woman, calmly uttering words that made their expressions drastically change,

"You from Taibai Cave Heaven, raising Jiao Longs, releasing them here in Qinling to ravage life, allowing them to grow unchecked, later using them for your purposes."

"It is indeed a clever idea, raising demons, consorting with demons, making others compliant with these Jiao Longs, you still gain favor."

"Truly despicable!"

The last remark was spoken lightly, yet it was as if tearing away a shroud, drastically altering the faces of the two disciples from Taibai Cave Heaven.

"Who are you?"

"We, from Taibai Cave Heaven, conduct ourselves properly, do not speak nonsense; we have come by our master's order, and since willing to give face, do not stir trouble, leave this place and return the mirror, as if nothing happened."

This disciple from Taibai Cave Heaven snorted coldly, speaking with malice.

But at that moment, his companion reminded him, "Careful, the Dragon Mirror in his hand offers no resistance, there's something peculiar."

The man naturally noticed this point, subconsciously attributing it to the Great Divine Skills a Martial Treasure Great Divine Ability User might have displayed.

And Chen Yuan's identity seemed unique, with Martial Vault protection beside him.

He held little fear, troubled but measured, a Third Prince of Bailong River's death not worth risking antagonism with a Martial Vault.

Yet, in the next second, the one they presumed to be a 'young master' spoke directly, with raised brows,

"Pretend nothing happened?"

"You mean the Third Prince?"

"Oh, he's roasting on the fire—care to taste?"

He spoke with contempt, each word a verbal strike.

Promptly causing the male disciple from Taibai Cave Heaven to furrow his brows, and simultaneously, a thunderous roar of fury erupted overhead.

"It is you who killed my son!"

Overhead, amidst the shadowy clouds, a red Jiao Long dragon descending its fierce Jiao Long head, eyes akin to blood moons filled with overwhelming wrath and murderous intent, gazing at the platform below.

Its Jiao Long Demon Eyes pierced through the firelight, viewing the white flesh on the wooden frame, clearly sensing the Qi of its son.

Its son had actually been made into roast by these people.

Instantly, towering fury found a vent,

The Red Flood Dragon roared, shaking the mountains, its initially mile-long Jiao Long body rapidly expanding further,

"I will kill you all!"

With those words, its massive Jiao Long claws struck swiftly, shattering two mountain tops, then colossal waves rose from behind the mountains.

At the same time, mist surged within this mountain, dissipating, as flocks of Erlang's infantry, Shrimp Soldiers, and Crab Generals rode on water vapor, densely surrounding the mountainside platform.

The spectacle appeared quite terrifying!

The three disciples of Xuantian Sect drew their swords, tense.

The two disciples of Taibai Cave Heaven did not halt but retreated swiftly, stood with surrounding Water Clan high upon clouds, gazing with cold glances at Chen Yuan and others.

Then, a metallic-muffled angry chant echoed, the mile-long Red Flood Dragon riding upon a towering wave, with the grandiose aura of the Martial Vault Great Demon, charging fiercely at the platform where Chen Yuan stood.

The momentum was astonishing!

At this moment, all eyes were fixed on Xu Shaoqing.

The disciples of Xuantian Sect had a look of fear and anticipation.

The two from Taibai Cave Heaven furrowed their brows coldly.

Yet Xu Shaoqing did not act, rather bowed his hands to the young master in their eyes.

Then, this young master raised his hand with a flick of his sleeve.

In that moment, the sound of a spear's howl resonated through the heavens.

Followed by a point of cold brilliance bursting forth in the heaven and earth, dazzling the skies, charging directly towards the red wave above.

The next second, an earth-shattering explosion sounded, dimming the heavens and earth.

Only a piercing scream was heard, blood-red splashes bursting in the sky.

Under the terrified gazes of many in the Water Clan and several others, the red Jiao Long in the sky was shattered by a single mighty spear.

The scene was boldly magnificent!

The scream ended abruptly, Martial Vault Great Demon slain with a single spear, leaving the mountain forest in deathly silence.

Around this time, in the southwest direction, distant in the night, sounds of a terrible battle erupted.

The sound resembled thousands of troops, their vibrations along the mountains communicated with the roars of Bailong River's waters, transmitted hundreds of miles.

This commotion aroused unrest.

"Looks like Lord Gou has made his move!"

Xu Shaoqing looked to the southwest, his gaze deep, seemingly piercing the night, in another part of night a great battle unfolded.

At this point, under the shock-filled gazes of many Water Clan and Taibai Cave Heaven disciples, Chen Yuan slowly stood, then his body blurred, transform aura elevated between the heavens and earth.

"Poof"

"Poof"

"Poof"

One after another, Water Clan creatures shattered under the immense pressure.

And Chen Yuan soared into the sky, grasping the giant spear, and headed southwest!