Become a fairy alone

At the same time, seeing that the situation was not good, the Xiaokong Ant King and his wife simultaneously summoned an ancient spatial talisman. Instantly, the talisman dissolved and enveloped the couple and the two Heavenly Emperors. Then, the bodies of these four powerful emperors began to fade.

The other party was trying to escape. After all, the four of them were no match for Lu Xiaotian alone, let alone the unfathomable Witch Emperor beside them. They had no chance of winning. If they hesitated at all, they might be left behind. They had no choice but to retreat first.

As for the massive ant swarm and the few powerful demon lords under its command, they could not be bothered with now. Seeing this, Zi Xu Youying was slightly pleased and quickly began to gather Que E Zi Ming. He had not been able to attend to it before, but now that he had the opportunity, he had to seize the time.

He didn't know what Lu Xiaotian's purpose was, so he should keep some reserves for himself.

"Trying to leave?" Lu Xiaotian's eyes flashed. Several old monsters were already right in front of him. To think they could leave right under his nose was a gross underestimation of him and the Witch Emperor.

Lu Xiaotian reached out and pressed down in the air, intending to seal off this entire space. Before he even made a move, he had already scanned the surroundings with his divine sense. There were several spatial arrays of varying sizes nearby, all of which he had already infiltrated.

Even if the other party is a local native, it won't be easy for these few to escape; at least one or two will have to be left behind.

The Witch Emperor glanced at Lu Xiaotian, already aware of Lu Xiaotian's preparations. Since Lu Xiaotian was prepared, the Witch Emperor decided to refrain from taking action for the time being. Although the Ancient Witch Holy Spirit was exceptionally profound, the Witch Emperor admitted that he was still somewhat inferior to Lu Xiaotian in terms of spatial laws alone.
With a slight movement of his divine sense, Lu Xiaotian caused the surrounding spatial power to slowly condense, forming a giant cauldron centered on him and the Witch Emperor.

However, just when Lu Xiaotian thought he had completed the blockade of this area, a strange and powerful undercurrent suddenly invaded from the depths of this space.

The numerous formations within the entire space, like individual points, were now connected by this undercurrent, giving Lu Xiaotian a feeling somewhat similar to the Star Stream Blade from before, but its power was far greater, like comparing heaven and earth.

This once desolate space came alive under the influence of the undercurrents.

Based on the various formations, a terrifying and powerful spatial force was formed, causing even Zi Shu Youying to shiver.

Even powerful figures like the Purple-Eyed Mad Demon and the Wind-Hurting Demon Emperor felt a deep-seated fear.

Under such immense spatial power, they were almost powerless to resist, and didn't even know which way to escape. Only the presence of Lu Xiaotian and the Witch Emperor gave them some peace of mind.

It's hard to feel at ease when you're relying on others and don't have enough strength to protect yourself.

After all, they had absolutely no connection with these two powerful figures. The other party was trying to save Zi Shu You Ying, and the two of them were just incidental. They were of no importance whatsoever, and the other party might even use them as pawns if they felt they were in a little trouble.

In other places, even if these old monsters ignored them, the Purple-Eyed Mad Demon and the Wind-Hurting Demon Emperor would still have the ability to protect themselves. However, in this desperate situation, without their protection, they would probably be devoured by the swarm of crazed demonic ants before long.

After a series of battles, they were exhausted and many of their protective treasures were destroyed. Not to mention the Demon Lord level powerhouses in the ant colony, even the low-level demon ants were enough to tear them to pieces.

The four Xiaokong Ant Kings were simply not enough to break the current predicament. However, a torrent of energy surged in from the outside, and the giant cauldron formed by Lu Xiaotian using the power of spatial laws could not withstand it for a moment, and a crack was opened in it.

Just as the Witch Emperor was about to intervene, a talismanic shadow flew out from in front of the opponent, blocking the palm print that the Witch Emperor was about to strike. As for Zi Xu Youying, before she could even make a move, the opponent disappeared through the gap.

"What an amazing fusion of spatial runes!" Lu Xiaotian and the Witch Emperor both looked solemn. From the moment the opponent unleashed the ancient spatial rune to his successful escape, it was only a moment. Even the two of them, who acted simultaneously, could not stop him.

"With the strength of the Xiaokong Ant King and his wife, it is absolutely impossible for them to refine such an ancient spatial talisman and connect it with the array in this space. There are many puzzling aspects to this, and we hope that Fellow Daoist Zixu can enlighten us."

After escaping several big fish, Lu Xiaotian was not angry. After all, the Xiaokong Ant King and his wife had been entrenched here for many years, and the two Heavenly Emperors had also fled here. As their lair, it was normal for them to have some tricks up their sleeves.

After all, they were several powerful emperors, and Lu Xiaotian didn't expect to be able to capture them all at once.

Lu Xiaotian was unfamiliar with the situation here, and the Witch Emperor might not know much either, but he believed that Zi Xu Youying should know quite a bit.

If the other party cannot play a sufficient role, Lu Xiaoting would not mind settling any past grievances with them.

"I have some general knowledge about this place, but not in detail. I just obtained a clue by chance and have been trying to verify it over the years. If there are any inaccuracies in what I have said, I hope that the Dragon Lord and the Witch Emperor can forgive me."

Zi Shu Youying was well aware of his purpose, but before going into details, he naturally had to prepare a few ways out for himself. Otherwise, if anything went wrong and the other party blamed him, Zi Shu Youying couldn't afford to bear it.

"Don't worry, the Witch Emperor and I have our own judgment and will not easily hold a grudge against you. Although we had some disagreements in the past, we didn't suffer any losses from you. As long as you can tell us everything you know, the past grievances will be wiped clean."

"However, this is on the premise that you didn't withhold the information you provided. If they find out that you deliberately concealed something or had other motives, you know the consequences yourself," Lu Xiaotian said.

“I understand,” Zi Shu Youying nodded.

"What kind of place is this? What is its origin?" Lu Xiaotian asked.

Since those guys had already escaped and he couldn't figure out their situation, Lu Xiaotian wasn't in a hurry to pursue them. He decided to find out more details from Zixu Youying before making any plans.

After the Xiaokong Ant King and his wife escaped, even their presence completely disappeared. For a time, Lu Xiaotian couldn't sense their existence either. Sharpening the axe before chopping wood is better than delaying the work; it would be more effective to take action after gaining some understanding.

"This place was left behind by an old monster who specialized in spatial laws; it might be his cave dwelling."

"What are you doing here with these juniors? How did you get in?" the Witch Emperor asked.

"The old monster who left this cave also has other places to stay. Every 100,000 years, other places will be connected to this place. Make some preparations in advance and you can enter this place through a special passage."

"I was being hunted by a powerful enemy a long time ago, and by chance I escaped into a fiery cloud at the center of the earth, where I discovered the passage to this place," said Zi Xu Youying.

"Here are the things I need to heal my wounds. My ability to recover my cultivation level after falling from the throne was entirely due to the opportunities I encountered in this space. However, this mysterious space is also quite dangerous. After gaining some benefits back then, I left directly. I only dared to return after recovering some of my strength over the years. I didn't expect to encounter old monsters like the Xiaokong Ant King again. If the Dragon Lord and the Witch Emperor hadn't appeared at the same time, I and the two juniors would have already been defeated this time."

"Is there nothing else?" the Witch Emperor asked.

"The only other thing I encountered in this space was some arrays of varying sizes. I only wanted to find treasures to heal my injuries; I had no other desires."

I never venture into places I'm unsure of. Based on my previous explorations, I'm quite familiar with some parts of this area. If the Dragon Lord and the Witch Emperor need anything, I'll certainly be at their service," said Purple Shadow.

"Do you two juniors have anything to add?" The Witch Emperor then looked at the Purple-Eyed Mad Demon and the Wind-Hurting Demon Emperor.

"We've only come in to help out; this is our first time here, and we're not very familiar with the situation," said the Purple-Eyed Mad Demon and the Wind-Hurting Demon Emperor, shaking their heads with wry smiles.

"Are you sure you have nothing else to say?" The Witch Emperor smiled faintly and looked at Zi Xu Youying again.

Zi Shu Youying's eyes flickered slightly, and he hesitated for only a moment, but how could he hide it from the Witch Emperor and Lu Xiaotian?

Lu Xiaotian wasn't so easily appeased, and the Witch Emperor was clearly no pushover either. Since the Witch Emperor was asking, Lu Xiaotian simply didn't bother to answer.

"I've only heard a few rumors. It's said that this place is related to the secret of the realm's guardian artifact, but as for what that secret is, I don't know for now. I'm also trying to find out the reason." Zi Shu Youying sighed. Neither of the two guys in front of him was easy to deal with. It wouldn't be so easy for him to get away with it.

"The secret of the barrier-suppressing artifact?" Lu Xiaotian and the Witch Emperor, who had remained calm throughout, were both moved. What the old monster had said earlier seemed reasonable, but it had no relevance to them.

Once those words were spoken, things clearly changed.

Lu Xiaotian had been wondering why Nan Dan and Yu Xuantian Emperor had fled here after their defeat, and why they seemed to have a close relationship with Xiao Kong Ant King and the others. After hearing what Zi Shu Youying said, it made some sense.

"Did the Witch Emperor come here with the same purpose?" Lu Xiaotian asked.

The Witch Emperor said, "This place may have some connection with our ancient Witch Clan. I learned about it from our clan's ancient texts and came here specifically to verify it. But why has the Dragon Lord come here?"

"I entered the Outer Realm without a specific purpose. It was just that a great war broke out, and I lacked sufficient understanding of the Outer Realm, so I came here specifically to take a look."

"By the way, I'll take care of you few Emperor-level powerhouses before the final battle, to relieve some pressure on the other realms." Lu Xiaotian said frankly. That really was his purpose, and there was nothing to hide. As for following the Blood Mosquito Demon Ancestor's distraction, he had nowhere else to go and was just killing time.

Purple-Eyed Mad Demon and Wind-Hurting Demon Emperor's hearts pounded. Neither of them had even mastered the origin of the laws. As for the legendary Emperor Realm, if it weren't for the opening of the Immortal-Demon Battlefield and the resulting chain reaction, they would have had to rely on luck to even meet an Emperor Realm expert.

The realm that they could only dream of was, in Lu Xiaotian's eyes, merely prey that he could kill at will.

"The Dragon Lord's courage is truly admirable." The Witch Emperor nodded, agreeing with Lu Xiaotian's words and seemingly having no doubts. He then smiled and said to Zi Xu Youying...
"Hand over your spatial ring. I need to see what's inside. And you'd better think about what you need to add before I check it."

Whether you reveal it voluntarily or are discovered by me afterward, the outcome will be completely different. I presume the Dragon Lord will not object to this.”

"I'd be happy to see it happen." Lu Xiaotian nodded. There wasn't a single simple-minded person present, and he needed to verify the credibility of what Zi Shu Youying said.

Checking the treasures inside the other party's spatial ring and using anything potentially useful to verify their identity is a relatively reliable method. Whether it's useful or not, it won't harm Lu Xiaotian or the Witch Emperor; it will only embarrass Zi Xu Youying somewhat.

"This..." Zi Shu Youying's expression changed drastically. He hadn't expected the Witch Emperor to suddenly pull such a move. The other party's methods were too domineering, but they were indeed effective, striking at his vital point in one fell swoop.

"Please forgive me, Witch Emperor, for I have just remembered something else."

Zi Shu Youying wiped the sweat from his forehead. The other party seemed to have some knowledge of this place, but he didn't know exactly how much the Witch Emperor knew.

Relatively speaking, Lu Xiaotian should know relatively little. According to Zixu Youying's understanding of Lu Xiaotian, he has been hunted down by the entire Immortal Realm for a long time and has been constantly on the run, so he has no time to explore the outer realms.

However, if either of the two knows more, he won't be able to get away with it. He must reveal all the clues related to the spatial ring, or the consequences will be dire.

"This is your last chance," the Witch Emperor said coldly.

“This forbidden area may contain treasures that can heal any injury of an Emperor-level expert, or greatly enhance one’s cultivation and purify the seed of the Great Dao,” said Zi Xu Youying.

"What?" Lu Xiaotian and the Witch Emperor were usually quite calm in the face of danger, but they were startled again by Zi Shu Youying's words.

The Seed of the Great Dao is the crystallization of a powerful emperor's cultivation, representing his highest understanding of the profound mysteries of the laws. This most fundamental power is usually comprehended through one's own cultivation.

Having reached such a level, they could hardly rely on external objects. Now, Zi Xu Youying had suggested another possibility to them, and their first subconscious reaction was disbelief.

However, if Zi Shu You Ying isn't completely out of her mind, she wouldn't lie to the two of them at this point.

"You had better be able to prove what you're saying," the Witch Emperor said, his eyes filled with hostility.

"There are several broken pieces of tortoise shell inside the spatial ring, likely originating from the same place. Each piece contains some information, but due to their damage, the information is incomplete. Moreover, tortoise shells are extremely effective at resisting divine sense. I expended tremendous effort and only managed to glean a few fragments of secrets from them. Perhaps with the cultivation levels of the Witch Emperor and the Dragon Lord, they can uncover the mysteries within." (End of Chapter)