I am Master Maoshan

Upon hearing the Golden Spirit Embryo's question, the Water Spirit Embryo was slightly taken aback, then a glint of excitement flashed in its eyes.

The Water Spirit Embryo gently waved its little hand, and the surrounding rain seemed to be summoned by some mysterious force, instantly transforming into transparent butterflies.

These butterflies danced in the air, emitting a faint glow, adorning the dim environment caused by the rainstorm with a dreamlike quality.

Liu Jun watched this scene with awe. He had never seen such a miraculous method before, and he gained a deeper understanding of the power of the Water Spirit Holy Embryo.

The Golden Spirit Embryo nodded in satisfaction, as if everything was within his expectations.

"Don't just stand there, who are you going to chase? Is there any residual spiritual energy?" the Golden Spirit Holy Embryo urged.

The AI ​​system responded quickly and handed over the carefully collected spiritual energy sample from Liu Yuan.

These samples were sealed in an elegant container, emitting a faint fluorescence.

The group of transparent butterflies danced around the spiritual energy sample, twirling lightly as if carefully sensing the information within the sample.

Then, these butterflies fluttered their wings and flew away in all directions, like hunters searching for prey, beginning their pursuit.

"Alright, let's just wait and see. He won't get far," Jinling Shengtai said confidently.

He had seen the previous Water Spirit Embryo use this method before, and knew how strong the detection capabilities of these transparent butterflies were in heavy rain. He was certain that these transparent butterflies could accurately track Liu Yuan's whereabouts, no matter where he was hiding.

Meanwhile, Liu Yuan had quietly arrived at a secluded cave.

Deep inside the cave, a huge black bear lay quietly, but it had lost its former ferocity. Liu Yuan had devoured its flesh and blood, leaving only a shriveled corpse.

Liu Yuan stood beside the black bear's carcass, a fierce glint in his eyes. He knew that his power had greatly increased, but this power had also made him somewhat arrogant and unpredictable, giving him an impulse to immediately fight Liu Jun.

“In the coming days, Liu Jun will probably be frantically searching for us.” Yu Qiushui’s voice suddenly echoed in Liu Yuan’s mind.

Yu Qiushui certainly wasn't doing this for Liu Yuan's benefit; he was more than happy to possess Liu Yuan's body and destroy his consciousness right now.

But it's not the right time yet. If Liu Yuan fights with Liu Jun and is killed by Liu Jun, then it's all over, and he will have to disappear as well.

"Kill him when he comes!" Liu Yuan said coldly, his voice filled with determination and killing intent.

If before, when he saw Liu Jun, he was like a mouse seeing a cat, but now, he's like a fighting dog, determined to fight Liu Jun no matter what.

As Liu Yuan finished speaking, the cave fell silent. Only the howling wind outside seemed to foreshadow the approaching storm.

What Liu Yuan didn't notice was that a transparent butterfly landed at the entrance of the cave, stayed below the entrance for a while, and then flew away.

The transparent butterfly's wings were as thin as cicada wings, reflecting a rainbow of colors in the rainstorm, yet they were almost invisible; unless one looked closely, it would be difficult to detect their existence.

Meanwhile, Cat Brother had already returned the kittens to the underground cave. From deep within the cave came the kittens' anxious whimpers, while Cat Brother stood at the entrance, a flicker of heartache and anger in his eyes.

“Don’t be afraid, kids,” Cat Brother whispered. “You’ll be safe once I’ve dealt with that guy.”

He wanted to go with Liu Jun to seek revenge on Liu Yuan and avenge the blood feud of his clansmen.

The images of his gruesome comrades reappeared before his eyes—bodies drained of blood and flesh, broken limbs, and pairs of unseeing eyes.

Liu Jun, with his sharp eyes, spotted a transparent butterfly flying back from afar, and was immediately overjoyed.

He could sense the faint spiritual energy fluctuations emanating from the butterfly, but he didn't understand what the transparent butterfly was bringing back.

Perhaps, just as he suspected, this butterfly returned with good news. He reasoned that the absence of the other transparent butterflies meant Liu Yuan hadn't been found yet, while this one's return meant he had.

The transparent butterfly landed on the little hand of the Water Spirit Embryo, gently fluttering its wings, as if communicating with the Water Spirit Embryo.

The translucent body of the Water Spirit Embryo glowed faintly, receiving the information conveyed by the butterfly. A solemn expression, incongruous with its age, appeared on its baby-like face, sometimes nodding, sometimes frowning.

A moment later, the transparent butterfly took off again and flew in a certain direction.

Without the slightest hesitation, Liu Jun and Cat Brother immediately followed. Cat Brother's muscles were taut, and his speed was incredibly fast, like lightning. Liu Jun was not slow either; he was as light as the wind, keeping close behind.

The two, one after the other, followed the butterfly's guidance and disappeared into the dense jungle.

Liu Yuan, who was hiding in the deep mountain cave, was naturally unaware that Liu Jun and Brother Cat had already attacked and were about to reach his hiding place.

At this moment, he was sitting comfortably in a corner of the cave, intently roasting a pheasant he had just caught.

The rich aroma not only permeated the entire cave, but also overflowed from the cave entrance, spreading its fragrance within a radius of 100 meters.

"Liu Yuan, for some reason, I have a bad feeling. Should you consider moving to a more secluded place?" Yu Qiushui's voice suddenly rang in Liu Yuan's mind, carrying a hint of barely concealed anxiety. His soul resided in Liu Yuan's body. Although he couldn't directly perceive the outside world, his years of cultivation experience gave him an extraordinary intuition for danger.

Upon hearing this, Liu Yuan paused slightly in his movements, then a cold smile appeared on his lips: "If you're scared, then obediently get out of my body and don't disturb my peace of mind."

His tone was full of disdain, clearly showing that he didn't take Yu Qiushui's warning seriously.

Upon hearing this, Yu Qiushui felt a surge of anger rising within her, wishing she could immediately escape from this stubborn fellow.

But he also understood that at this moment, he had no choice but to rely on Liu Yuan. Looking at the black bear carcass beside him, which had been dried out for a long time and was now just skin and bones, did he really have to possess such a lifeless body?
"Afraid? Hmph, when have I, Yu Qiushui, ever been afraid of anyone or anything?" Yu Qiushui sneered, her tone tinged with self-mockery. "But even so, how much of a chance do you have against the combined forces of the God Lord and Liu Jun? Don't tell me you really intend to fight a losing battle."

Upon hearing this, a murderous glint flashed in Liu Yuan's eyes. He slowly put down the roast chicken in his hand, stood up, and said, "Why not give it a try?"

As Liu Yuan finished speaking, the atmosphere in the cave instantly became heavy. Although Yu Qiushui still had doubts, she had to admit that Liu Yuan was indeed quite brave at this moment.

Liu Jun and his companions followed the transparent butterfly closely, traversing winding mountain paths, and arrived quietly not far from the cave where Liu Yuan was hiding after only the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.

The surroundings were quiet, broken only by the occasional chirping of birds. The enticing aroma of roasted chicken filled the air, causing Liu Jun to involuntarily twitch his lips.

"Heh, this Liu Yuan, he really knows how to enjoy himself. He even looks quite hungry. Is this some kind of last-minute indulgence before he dies?" Liu Jun couldn't help but complain.

Cat Brother remained silent, his eyes growing increasingly sharp, like two drawn swords ready to pierce the enemy at any moment.

His killing intent surged like a tidal wave, growing stronger and stronger, almost tangible, overflowing from his body. He was about to meet the enemy who had nearly wiped out his race, and his heart was filled with anger and hatred, making it almost impossible to conceal his killing intent.

Such intense killing intent could not have gone unnoticed by Liu Yuan, who was inside the cave. He frowned slightly, then a meaningful smile appeared on his lips, as if everything was under his control.

"They actually came," Liu Yuan muttered to himself, his smile a mixture of anticipation and mockery.

Yu Qiushui, who shared a body with him, seemed somewhat puzzled. Looking at Liu Yuan's confident demeanor, he wondered, "Where does Liu Yuan get his confidence? Even if Liu Jun came alone, let alone Liu Jun, Liu Yuan might not be able to defeat him. What does this air of certainty mean?"

Yu Qiushui knew very well that since Liu Jun and his group had caught up with them, this duel was bound to be a life-or-death situation, and definitely not child's play.

Even before he saw Liu Jun and the God Lord, he could feel a strong killing intent, a killing intent that could suffocate people.

That's why he was even more curious about what Liu Yuan was relying on to be so careless and so calm in the face of such killing intent.

At this moment, Liu Yuan already had a plan in mind. He naturally knew that he was no match for Liu Jun and that God Lord. The difference in strength between the two sides was as insurmountable as a chasm, even though he had improved by several realms.

However, he did not intend to give in. He wanted to see how far he could go and whether he could find a glimmer of hope in this desperate situation.

As for a backup plan, he certainly had one. But this backup plan was an extremely dangerous gamble, a crazy plan that would completely ruin him.

However, he had no way out and could only gamble everything on this plan as his last hope.

"Still eating? I'm coming to take you away!" Just then, Liu Jun suddenly stood at the cave entrance, raised his hand, and a golden light shot into the cave like lightning.

This golden light was extremely fast and incredibly powerful, seemingly capable of piercing through any obstacle.

Liu Yuan dodged the fatal attack with a swift movement, relying on his keen intuition and exceptional skills.

However, the golden light pierced a large hole in his previous spot, and the rocks on the cave wall instantly turned to dust.

The fried chicken that had been sitting there was also pulverized by the lingering power of the golden light, and a pungent burnt smell filled the air.

"I was going to treat you to some roast chicken, but it seems you're not hungry at all," Liu Yuan said as he walked out.

His tone was somewhat mocking and sarcastic, as if he didn't take this life-or-death duel to heart.

"This guy is quite confident." Liu Jun squinted, looking Liu Yuan up and down, a hint of doubt rising in his heart.

Liu Yuan's calm and composed expression suggested that he didn't care about the upcoming battle at all.

"Kill!" Cat Brother's voice was cold and brief, just one word, yet it was filled with determination and killing intent.

He moved swiftly, pouncing like a cheetah, giving Liu Yuan no chance to catch his breath.

Liu Yuan's gaze sharpened, and he quickly adjusted his posture, clenching his fists to meet Cat Brother's fierce attack.

With a deafening boom, it was as if a thunderclap echoed within the cave. The two forces clashed, sending shockwaves surging and dust billowing. Liu Yuan, caught in the force of the impact, was blasted back into the cave by Cat Brother's punch, leaving him looking somewhat disheveled.

This attack immediately revealed the difference in strength between the two sides. Cat Brother's power and speed were clearly superior, making one marvel at his strength. (End of Chapter)