Time passed slowly, and Xin Baili's body was about to merge with it. But at the critical moment, Xin Baili stopped himself. His previously irrational eyes became clear, and he was clearly not affected by it at all. At this moment, a dark blue light bloomed in the red mist, and a great array was formed, completely locking the red mist and sealing it into Xin Baili's left arm.

What just happened was merely a facade. Xin Baili simply took this opportunity to unknowingly seal it onto his left arm, preventing it from resisting violently. This made things much easier for him.

At this moment, the figure in the red mist was completely unaware that he had fallen into a trap.

However, this guy was still shouting, "So what if you seal me now? Give me time, and I will definitely break free again, unless you stop participating in the battle, or you will be reduced to ashes."

Upon hearing this,

Xin Baili's indifferent voice rang out, "Participating in the war is of course a given. I will not turn to ashes, but you must perish."

After saying that,

Without giving him a chance to speak, Xin Baili directly severed his left arm. Then, divine fire ignited and laws flowed, causing his arm to vanish into nothingness along with him. Because of the red mist, Xin Baili's left arm could not regenerate, meaning that until the moment of his death, Xin Baili would only have one arm.

Compared to Xuanyun Pass, and compared to the powerful figures of the Taizu Star Realm, simply surviving is already a feat far beyond what most people can achieve.

The soldiers naturally understood why Xin Baili had acted this way, and they felt both sorrow and rage, making them even more ferocious in their slaughter of the alien race.

It was at this moment that

The two powerful alien warriors who fought against Kong Xuan began to leave. They no longer wanted to entangle with Kong Xuan. Of course, Kong Xuan naturally wanted to keep these two peak alien warriors here forever. However, given the current situation, it was not an easy task for Kong Xuan to kill these two guys by himself. If they wanted to leave, Kong Xuan really couldn't stop them, and he also had no way to pursue them. Protecting the safety of Hidden Mist Pass was the most important thing.

...

Two flowers bloom, each representing a different branch.

at the same time,

Longshan

There stood the mountain, its peaks ablaze with pines and cypresses reaching for the clouds, its rocky cliffs draped with brambles and wild vines. A towering, sheer cliff, thousands of feet high, its peaks sheer and precipitous. Moss and lichen covered the shady rocks, ancient cypresses and locust trees forming a vast forest. Deep within the forest, one could hear the melodious birdsong, their sweet calls truly worthy of song. The stream flowed like cascading jade, fallen flowers along the path piled like gold. The mountain's terrain was treacherous, impossible to traverse; every ten steps were uneven. Foxes and deer met in pairs, white deer and black apes greeted each other. Suddenly, a tiger's roar startled the heart, a crane's cry resounded through the heavens. Yellow plums and red apricots provided sustenance, wild grasses and wildflowers whose names were unknown.

The mountain is the Dragon Pass, guarded by the dragon clan, with Ao Tingxin as its commander, leading all the dragons.

Compared to the constant battles at other passes, the Dragon Guard Pass has been relatively peaceful for some time.

But this calm is really not right. It's like the calm before a storm. The calmer it is, the more oppressive it feels like the storm is about to break.

If the alien army wasn't strong enough, that's highly unlikely. This war has lasted for over a hundred years. According to the data, the aliens have suffered more deaths than the ancestral star's army, but... the aliens have a significant numerical advantage. So this is impossible. If this is impossible, then something must be brewing.

now,

Inside the pass,

Within a mansion, deep within a secret chamber—or rather, a small world isolated from the ancestral star realm—lies.

Inside the secret chamber, a figure dressed entirely in black robes, whose features were completely obscured, was playing with a piece of jade. Beside him, the Dragon Clan Chief Ao Yuan sat upright.

The man in black robes then asked, "What has the Dragon Clan Chief decided? Would you be willing to join our clan?"

Ao Yuan was silent for a moment before replying, "Now is not a good time."

After saying that,

The man in black robes chuckled, a cold smile playing on his lips. “I know what Chief Ao is thinking, what he’s worried about. He’s afraid our clan will go back on its word and discard us after we’ve served our purpose. But… Chief Ao, you don’t need to be so cautious. I can make the solemnest oath to you, Chief Ao. I will live and die with you, past, present, and future. If I were Chief Dragon, I would never be so indecisive. Cooperating with our clan is the best choice, without exception.”

He paused for a moment.

The man in black robes continued, "Or does Chief Ao think that working under that girl is a good thing? Does Chief Ao feel comfortable?"

In my opinion, Chief Ao has always been a very farsighted person, so why does he seem... different? The Ancestral Star Realm is destined to perish; it's an inevitable outcome. Doesn't Chief Ao think so?

After saying that,

Ao Yuan continued, "Of course I know that the emperor of the noble family has broken through to the Taiji Wuji Dao realm, but it's not like no one in the Ancestral Star Realm has reached that level. The outcome is hard to predict!"

"Oh!"

Upon hearing this, the man in black robes chuckled, his laughter tinged with contempt. "How many years has he cultivated? How much foundation has he accumulated? Since that great battle, where has a being at the Taiji Wuji Dao Realm ever emerged?!"

How could he possibly compare to the accumulation of so many years of our ancestors' legacy?

Furthermore, even if he truly reaches the Taiji Wuji Dao realm, so what? He still wouldn't be a match for our Emperor. Since our clan has reached this point, we are naturally fully prepared. No matter what unforeseen circumstances arise, our clan can handle them. This is not empty talk or boasting. Clan Chief Ao, please think it over carefully.”

After saying this, Ao Yuan fell silent. He remained silent for a long time. How could he not know this? It was precisely because he knew that he thought of colluding with other races in this way to ensure the safety of the Dragon Clan, and more importantly, his own safety.

But he didn't answer, he just remained silent. And how could the black-robed man not know what Ao Yuan meant by such silence? The pros and cons of this matter were obvious, everyone knew that Ao Yuan was an old fox. Ao Yuan's silence was just that the price of betrayal wasn't enough. He was not satisfied with the conditions, he wanted more.

This guy is very greedy, but Black Robe likes greedy guys like this, the greedier the better.

"In the future, our clan will double the resources provided to Chief Ao. If there is an opportunity to break through to the Taiji Wuji Great Dao Realm, Chief Ao will definitely receive a share. How about that? I think our clan's sincerity is already great. If this is not enough, then there is really no need." The voice in the black robe rang out.

Upon hearing this,

Ao Yuan was naturally satisfied; these conditions even exceeded his expectations. "I need some of the resources you promised right now, so it would be best if you could provide them now."

This guy won't act until he sees the benefit!

(End of this chapter)

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