726 Test, Life and Death

Her hands were slender and delicate, pure white and flawless, with exquisite nail polish, each nail adorned with a beautiful portrait of a woman, so lifelike it seemed to be real!

Holding a delicate peach blossom handkerchief in her hand, each thread of embroidery exudes a faint fragrance, like ethereal clouds in a fairyland, spreading and intoxicating.

She parted her lips slightly, her voice soft and gentle, tinged with self-pity: "Alas, my fate is so unfortunate, how can I compare to the blessings bestowed upon the three lords?"

With the Holy Emperor's protection and the nourishment of the dragon's energy, time seemed to have been exceptionally kind to the three of them, their appearances remaining unchanged, showing no signs of aging.

Why don't you three gentlemen come closer and take a look? My poor body has long been eroded by time; wrinkles have crept onto my skin. Compared to you three, whose age seems to have stood still, the difference is like heaven and earth.

Her words revealed a hint of sorrow and helplessness, as if all the misfortunes in the world had been concentrated on her.

She revealed a sliver of her fair arm, as if to show the three of them the real wrinkles on her hand!

Her white arms were like lotus roots, tender and juicy.

The three, including Emperor Qianwu, seemed unmoved. A hint of annoyance flashed in their eyes, but they instantly focused their attention, their inner energy surging like a river bursting its banks, transforming into an incomparably sharp gale that surrounded them.

The true energy soared straight into the sky, as if connecting with heaven and earth, forming a dazzling aura, like a visitor from outer space descending to the mortal world, condensing and not dissipating!

Within a zhang (approximately 3.3 meters), the air currents surged wildly, like a storm, whipping up thousands of giant waves.

The spiritual energy of heaven and earth seemed to be summoned, gathering together and merging with their true energy, creating astonishing ripples.

Ripples spread out, as if a boulder had been thrown onto the water, stirring up waves and hindering the undercurrents of the three people opposite.

On the other side, the three of them, including Jiu Mian Zao, also resonated with the heavens and earth. Their true energy was different, but they were in perfect harmony, like a gentle drizzle that nourished things silently, yet concealed their sharpness.

Or it could transform into a sharp arrow, silently probing how much strength Emperor Qianwu and the other two still possessed, whether they were merely empty shells, old and frail.

The Heavenly Evil Cult member wielding a red knife had a fierce expression, but he did not rush to make a move.

His eyes shifted slightly, as if he were observing silently. His strange true energy, as fine as a needle tip, silently seeped into the area around Emperor Qianwu and the other two.

The man wielding the double hooks was also testing the waters. If he discovered that Emperor Qianwu and the other two were on their deathbeds and their strength was waning, then a massacre would erupt in an instant!

Nine-faced algae seemed oblivious to the current tense situation between the two sides.

She continued speaking softly, like a gentle wife waiting for her husband, and said gently, "Just now, from afar, I witnessed the dragon's aura, as bright as a dragon, shining with golden light, soaring straight into the sky, and I was deeply shocked."

Do the three of you know where that dragon energy has flown to?

If the three gentlemen could provide the answer, this humble woman would be eternally grateful. She would grant any request, as long as she possessed the necessary skills!

His voice revealed a genuine eagerness and longing, as if there was no attempt to conceal it. His yearning heart seemed willing to pay any price to obtain what he had just obtained!

The other two also had undisguised eagerness in their eyes.

Upon hearing these conditions, Emperor Qianwu and the other two looked at Jiu Mianzao with barely concealed expressions.

The tight-fitting blue clothes covered her up completely.

The curves are perfect, and the white jade is flawless!

Emperor Qianwu's eyes slowly turned cold, his aura was like smoke and fire, like a steel furnace for forging iron, and his heart was as solid as a rock in an instant!

He said in a deep voice, "When we arrived, the dragon's aura had already vanished into the void. We have no idea where it went; otherwise, we would have gone to pursue it long ago!"

Nine-Faced Algae smiled slightly, seemingly agreeing with what Emperor Qianwu and the other two said. After all, it was just a trial inquiry, and if she gained any insights, it would only be a matter of a few words.

As for his promise, he was serious, but they still needed to come and collect it in person!

If the three of them had truly obtained dragon energy, they shouldn't have been able to refine it so quickly; their auras would naturally reveal it!

Emperor Qianwu's heart sank slightly, as if he had something to worry about. After all, he was not alone; he had many juniors who needed his care. Otherwise, he wouldn't have had this concern and dared not reprimand them!

The secret passage whispered, "A time of great turmoil!"

The old man behind him, weathered by life's storms and without descendants, naturally carried little emotional burden. He spoke softly, yet his voice held an unapproachable air of authority befitting a Martial Emperor.

"The three of you have come from afar and have just happened to meet us on our way. If you have anything important to say, please speak frankly."

We are not fools; there's no need for beating around the bush. If we wait any longer, dawn will break, and the night may drag on—wouldn't that be a waste of precious time?

With a free mind, even a sharp blade will remain swift!

In the still of the night, the fearless voice, like the morning bell and evening drum, thundered suddenly and rumbled in the winter, making no attempt to conceal its impatience.

Faced with the probing and delaying tactics of the three, it seemed to be saying, 'I feel dissatisfied and disgusted.'

The Martial Emperor cannot be insulted, not even by the Martial Emperor himself.

The knife held tightly in the man's hand had an ancient and profound blade, displaying an indescribable black color.

It may look like a worn-out knife, but it contains boundless power.

Forged from the iron of heaven, every inch of it exudes a chilling aura of slaughter, and is incomparably sharp.

Heavenly Iron is one of the rarest spiritual minerals in the world. Weapons forged from it are indestructible and can easily sever the true energy of the gale.

The blade gleamed with a cold, eerie light under the moonlight, like a sleeping beast, capable of slicing through metal and steel amidst a storm of blood and gore.

Nine-faced algae gently covered her face and smiled, a smile that seemed to hold endless profound meaning.

The two people beside him held blades with a cold, icy edge, instantly drawing the surrounding atmosphere into the dead of winter, with a biting wind and swirling snow, as if silently responding to some tacit understanding.

It also seemed to be a silent response to the Emperor Wu opposite him, 'The Emperor Wu cannot be insulted. I'm here now, what can you do about it!'

The atmosphere suddenly became even more tense, and a single disagreement could lead to a life-or-death struggle!

Nine-faced algae gently stretched out her two straight and slender legs, her movements elegant and charming, her exquisite face exuding a captivating sanctity.

She chuckled softly, "It is late at night, and I have disturbed you three sirs; I am truly sorry. I apologize to you all."

She changed the subject and continued, "However, I have a request."

This humble woman can go to the land of dragon energy and nourish herself!

He paused slightly, a strange light flashing in his eyes!

A hint of nostalgia lingered in the air, and Nine-Faced Algae seemed to be lost in it, unconsciously mixing her own emotions into her words. Nourished by the dragon's energy, she absorbed it at will, and Nine-Faced Algae seemed to be slowly savoring the memory!

Greed and desire, longing and reminiscence, and enormous rewards!

It was precisely because of the dragon's energy that the Nine-Faced Algae absorbed the dragon's energy from multiple dynasties and broke through to a peaceful state!