Lack of talent? I'll buy a year's worth of cultivation for one dollar!

It silently seeped into Zhao Xuanjia's body.

Zhao Xuanjia specializes in physical cultivation, and his blood and qi are like a dragon, but his microscopic defense at the level of true spirit is far inferior to that of Daoist cultivators.

not to mention.

This is a dimensional reduction attack from the peak of the Other Shore to the mid-stage of Hongmeng.

The Seed of the Heavenly Demon, like a drop of ink falling into the ocean, instantly merged into the depths of Zhao Xuanjia's true spirit.

Take root and sprout.

Distorting perceptions.

The entire process took less than a fraction of a second.

Zhao Xuanjia was still earnestly persuading others, completely unaware that the supreme being he believed in had quietly changed hands at that moment.

He remains the same calm and loyal general of the Temple of War.

But in the deepest part of the subconscious.

Su Yu became his indisputable master.

"One done."

Su Yu calmly uttered four words in his heart.

Just then.

The previously low murmur of conversation in Taixu Square suddenly fell into an eerie silence.

All eyes involuntarily converged in one direction.

At the end of the square.

A figure slowly walked through the void.

Shen Qingci.

She wore a plain white star lord's robe, her long hair cascading down her back, and she wore no makeup.

Her appearance was extremely beautiful, yet she exuded a cold and aloof aura that kept people at a distance.

The primordial aura of the peak of the Primordial Realm transformed into starlight around her, making her appear like an immortal untouched by the dust of the world.

Such beauty, such talent, such status.

At the Xuanhuang Dao Court, suitors were as numerous as carp crossing a river.

But she never showed any emotion.

now.

Shen Qingci walked into the square, her delicate eyebrows slightly furrowed.

Deep within her eyes lay a barely concealed sense of repression and irritability.

Because behind her, there was a terrifying pressure, following her like a shadow.

That was a suitor.

A suitor she simply couldn't refuse, nor could she afford to offend.

Shen Qingci's gaze swept across the square.

Soon, she saw "Xiao Wangchuan" standing at the edge.

His eyes flickered slightly.

She knew that Xiao Wangchuan had a crush on her.

They also knew that Xiao Wangchuan was calm and patient, making him an excellent "shield".

Most importantly, Xiao Wangchuan is only at the early stage of the Hongmeng Realm, making him easy to control. He can be appeased by giving some compensation afterward.

No hesitation.

Shen Qingci changed her route towards the white jade platform and walked straight towards Su Yu.

The crowd automatically made way for her.

Zhao Xuanjia was stunned as he watched Shen Qingci approach.

"Wangchuan, she... came for you?"

Su Yu remained calm.

His deep eyes had already seen the overwhelming aura chasing Shen Qingci, and he had also seen through Shen Qingci's intentions.

But he did not dodge.

There's no reason to turn away prey that comes to you willingly.

Shen Qingci walked up to Su Yu.

Stop walking.

A faint, pleasant fragrance, accompanied by the stellar essence of the peak Hunyuan Realm, wafted towards us.

"General Xiao."

Shen Qingci's voice was cold and clear, like jade striking each other.

But next second.

She did something that shocked everyone in the room.

She reached out her slender, fair hand and, quite naturally, took Su Yu's arm.

Leaning slightly forward, the distance between the two instantly closed to an ambiguous level.

Wow.

In the plaza, the breaths of countless powerful Daoist masters froze.

The high and mighty Heavenly Star Lord actually took the initiative to hold the arm of a Grand General in the early stage of the Primordial Realm.

This is even more unbelievable than the sky falling down.

Zhao Xuanjia stood to the side, his eyes wide like copper bells, his jaw almost dropping to the ground.

And Su Yu.

Feeling the soft touch on his arm, his expression remained calm and composed.

He heard Shen Qingci's subtle voice transmission in his ear.

"I'll lend you my services to shield me from trouble."

"Afterwards, I'll consider it a favor to you, to ensure you get through this big exam smoothly."

His tone conveyed a sense of entitlement and a transactional attitude.

She was certain that Xiao Wangchuan would not refuse.

Su Yu lowered his head slightly, looking at the stunning profile so close to his face.

A very faint smile curved at the corner of his lips.

"You're too kind, Lord Star Lord."

Su Yu responded telepathically in return.

His tone was calm, showing neither flattery nor resistance.

Go with the flow.

Simultaneously.

The moment their bodies made contact.

The Heavenly Demon God Kingdom deep within Su Yu's true spirit silently began to operate once again.

This is an opportunity that comes along once in a lifetime.

So what if you're at the peak of the Primordial Chaos Realm?

Even under the folded cover of space at the summit of the other side, it remains an undefended backyard.

The Seed of the Heavenly Demon followed the hand that Shen Qingci used to hold Su Yu's arm.

Going against the current.

It pierced directly through her stellar origins and silently penetrated the depths of her true spirit.

Shen Qingci's body stiffened slightly.

She felt a strange tremor run through the depths of her soul.

But that feeling was too faint and fleeting.

She assumed it was the intimidating presence of the suitor behind her and didn't take it to heart.

Plant the demon seed.

again.

In his mind, Su Yu silently counted his spoils.

The thirty-six Heavenly Star Lords, the core seeds of the Daoist Court, thus became his own hidden agents.

Just then.

boom----!!!

The void above Taixu Square suddenly began to distort violently.

A terrifying rule, surpassing even the Primordial Chaos Realm and exuding boundless domineering and destructive aura, descended with a thunderous roar, like a celestial river pouring down.

Limitless Realm!

Moreover, it's the mid-stage of the Wuji realm!

Under the crushing pressure, the great generals of the Hongmeng Realm in the square turned pale and involuntarily lowered their heads.

Even a tough guy like Zhao Xuanjia, who specialized in physical training, was pressed so hard that his bones creaked.

The void is torn apart.

A man dressed in a purple-gold python robe with a cold and stern face stepped out from the crack.

Deputy Divine General, Situ Kong.

He looked down at the square from his elevated position.

His gaze instantly locked onto Shen Qingci.

And Su Yu, whose arm was being held by Shen Qingci.

At this moment, Situ Kong's eyes were icy cold.

His pursuit of Shen Qingci was common knowledge among the higher-ups of the Daoist court.

He originally thought that, given his status as a deputy divine general, it was only a matter of time before he won over this proud woman of heaven.

But now.

What did he see?

The woman he considered his own was actually holding another man's arm in public?

Situ Kong did not roar in fury.

He is a powerful figure in the mid-stage of the Wuji realm, and his actions are characterized by composure and restraint.

But the killing intent emanating from him caused the temperature in the entire square to plummet to freezing.

He slowly descended from mid-air.

With each step, the space beneath his feet shattered into countless crystalline fragments.

He came up to Su Yu and Shen Qingci.

He didn't even glance at Shen Qingci.

His gaze, like a tangible sword, was fixed on Su Yu's face.

My divine sense swept over it.

The Primordial Realm, initial stage.

Situ Kong was stunned for a moment.

immediately.

He laughed back angrily.

A smirk of undisguised contempt and mockery curled at the corner of his mouth.

An ant in the early stages of the Primordial Chaos Realm.

How dare she act as Shen Qingci's shield?

How dare she touch the woman that Situ Kong has his eye on?

Situ Kong stared at Su Yu's unremarkable face.

The voice carried a condescending, judgmental tone.

"you?"

He paused.

The pressure from the mid-stage Wuji Realm expert was like ten thousand divine mountains, precisely pressing down on Su Yu's shoulders.

"What's your name??"