As Lin Xiaohan's blood-stained hands were about to pierce into Yuechujie and the other two, a silver chain flashed through the air!
Lin Xiaohan sensed the sudden attack of the chain and dodged it. However, the chain made a sharp turn mid-air and lunged at him again. Lin Xiaohan's brow furrowed. He channeled his true essence to protect his hand and batted the incoming chain away.
At this moment, Mu Qingqing and the other two appeared. Seeing that Yuechujie and the others were unharmed, Yuechuling and Pei Xiu rushed forward to cut the chains binding them. However, the iron collars around Yuechujie's neck could not be removed; only Mu Qingqing could take them off.
Seeing the slaves lying dead all around, Mu Qingqing's expression turned grim. Although they had rescued Yuechujie and the others, they had still come too late. All these innocent slaves had perished here.
"Since you've come, you'll all stay and become my medicinal blood!" Lin Xiaohan sneered and charged towards Yuechuling and the others.
Mu Qingqing formed hand seals and controlled the Sixteen Star Moon Chain to attack Lin Xiaohan. Ten Directions Heavenly Style, Spider Web Formation! Countless chains formed a spider web-like wall of chains in front of Yuechujie and the others, blocking Lin Xiaohan.
"Hurry and go!" Mu Qingqing appeared before them, using the Sixteen Star Moon to block Lin Xiaohan.
"But that human is a strong individual at the Half-step Saint Emperor realm. Your abilities are insufficient to deal with him!" Yuechuling urged anxiously.
Pei Xiu, however, was different. She grabbed Yuechuling and the others and berated them, "What are you worrying about? Staying here will only be a hindrance to him. Your own lives are more important. If you don't escape, I'll escape myself!" Pei Xiu dragged Yuechuling and the others towards the exit.
But how could Lin Xiaohan let them get away? Blood-colored true essence condensed beneath their feet, transforming into a scorching river of blood in the next instant. The viscous blood morphed into countless arms that grabbed their legs, intending to drag Yuechuling and the others into the river of blood.
Seeing this, Mu Qingqing's Xuanyang Sword flew out from her spatial ring. With a single strike, she severed the blood river that was ensnaring Pei Xiu and Yuechuling's legs, helping them escape.
"A top-grade true artifact! Is this your reliance?" Lin Xiaohan's eyes widened in shock. This made him have to take the young man before him seriously. Being able to wield a top-grade true artifact indicated that the boy possessed an immense amount of true essence within him. If he could drain the boy's blood, he could reach the Saint Emperor realm and gain a thousand years of life!
With this thought, Lin Xiaohan shifted his target to Mu Qingqing, chuckling sinisterly, "A mere Half-step Heavenly Venerate dares to obstruct me from breaking through to Saint Emperor? You're seeking death!" As the ancestor of the Lin family, Lin Xiaohan's lifespan had long reached its limit. If he could not break through to the Saint Emperor realm, only death awaited him. It was only by chance that he obtained the cultivation technique of the Netherworld Race, the Blood Sacrifice Art, which allowed him to extend his life by absorbing others' blood, though the price was becoming this ghastly appearance. But to prolong his life, he had no choice but to do so.
Meanwhile, Mu Qingqing, through soul power detection, sensed that Yuechuling and the others had left the Lin family dungeon. Now she could finally unleash her true strength. Facing a Half-step Saint Emperor as a Half-step Heavenly Venerate was still somewhat strenuous. Mu Qingqing sighed softly, then opened her eyes, her Star Wheel pupils radiating light. In front of Lin Xiaohan, she transformed her body into a female form.
Lin Xiaohan, seeing the young man before him suddenly transform into a young girl, was stunned for a moment. Then his eyes widened in disbelief because he noticed that Mu Qingqing's cultivation realm had increased from Half-step Heavenly Venerate to One-star Saint Emperor!
"You... you are actually a Saint Emperor!" Horror spread across Lin Xiaohan's face.
Mu Qingqing did not reply. She simply swung her sword, and in an instant, Lin Xiaohan's arm was severed by Mu Qingqing. Blood splattered, and Lin Xiaohan roared in pain. He stared at Mu Qingqing with terrified eyes, his lips trembling, "Is this the power of a Saint Emperor?"
But the next second, his expression changed, and he roared at Mu Qingqing, "Why! Why did you come to stop me! Is it wrong for me, whose body is already at its end, to pursue eternal life?!"
"So much nonsense, is this your last words?" Mu Qingqing glanced coldly at Lin Xiaohan. For someone who harmed others to extend their life and showed no remorse, Mu Qingqing had nothing to say. She raised her Xuanyang Sword high, preparing to deliver the final blow.
Lin Xiaohan suddenly took out a crystal-like bone from his spatial ring. The bone exuded a powerful pressure, possessing the aura of a Saint Emperor!
"This is the Purple Crystal Jade Bone!" Elder Han transmitted in surprise.
Xin Ci, within the consciousness space, also received Elder Han's transmission and looked at the bone with shock. The Purple Crystal Jade Bone, wasn't that one of the essential spiritual items for shaping a physical body? He had already obtained the Five Elements Spiritual Pill, and only the Purple Crystal Jade Bone and the blood essence of a Saint-grade demonic beast were needed to shape his body.
Lin Xiaohan's face contorted with ferocity, "No one can stop me from breaking through to the Saint Emperor realm!" Then, the river of blood on the ground began to boil. It appeared Lin Xiaohan intended to forcefully break through to the Saint Emperor realm by merging the Purple Crystal Jade Bone with the blood of numerous slaves! He believed that once he reached the Saint Emperor realm, coupled with his Blood Sacrifice Art, defeating the One-star Saint Emperor before him would be a matter of course.
Unfortunately, Lin Xiaohan was too naive; he dared to attempt a breakthrough in front of a Saint Emperor. Mu Qingqing was not concerned about whether Lin Xiaohan could break through to the Saint Emperor realm. Even if he did, it would be a matter of a single sword strike for Mu Qingqing. Mu Qingqing's gaze fixed on the Purple Crystal Jade Bone Lin Xiaohan had taken out, and her red lips curved slightly into a playful smile.
"Purple Crystal Jade Bone, not bad, it's mine."
"What do you mean?" Hearing Mu Qingqing's words, Lin Xiaohan's heart sank. Could this brat be trying to snatch his Purple Crystal Jade Bone? As expected, Mu Qingqing brought her fingers together, and the Sixteen Star Moon Chain instantly coiled around Lin Xiaohan's limbs, restraining him completely. Mu Qingqing, standing on one of the chains, retrieved the chain that was wrapped around the Purple Crystal Jade Bone. In front of Lin Xiaohan, she put the Purple Crystal Jade Bone into her spatial ring.
"You!" Lin Xiaohan's face turned red with anger. He was on the verge of breaking through to the Saint Emperor realm, only to be interrupted by this detestable little girl.
"Thanks, but I still need to send you on your way." Mu Qingqing said, her Xuanyang Sword now wreathed in a deep crimson flame. Red Lotus Phoenix Sword! Unleashed by a One-star Saint Emperor, the power of the Red Lotus Phoenix Sword was extraordinary.
"I am not reconciled! Why is it that geniuses like you have the right to constantly approach eternity, while those with limited talent like me are stuck at this realm, unable to progress further, ultimately waiting for the torment of life's end?!" Lin Xiaohan roared in anger.
But Mu Qingqing remained unmoved. This Red Lotus Phoenix Sword attack ultimately fell upon him.