The Destruction Dragon Emperor greedily glanced at the Reincarnation Divine Fox, intending to pursue the Five Great Armies.
At this moment, Chu Chen's voice came from afar: "Destruction Dragon Emperor, you are calculating things well. You speak so much nonsense simply because you cannot deal with the Reincarnation Divine Fox; otherwise, you wouldn't let it go."
"Hmph! Such sharp words. Do you think it's a fool? We are both divine beings; why would I harm it?"
Upon hearing this, Chu Chen laughed.
"Petty human, why are you laughing?" Destruction Dragon Emperor said coldly.
"I'm laughing at your inferior tactics. Divine cultivation requires the accumulation of years, yet you are too eager for quick success. Slaughtering living beings can swiftly increase your death energy, but you know very well, this method is still slow. If possible, you'd slaughter divine beings without hesitation to absorb their Divine Format."
Upon hearing this, the Reincarnation Divine Fox's expression changed. The opposing side indeed showed greed just now. If it were certain, it wouldn't let the fox go.
Destruction Dragon Emperor's face twisted upon seeing this, and it stared at Chu Chen fiercely, saying coldly: "Human, you're courting death." With that said, it raised its hand to strike at Chu Chen.
Just as the attack was about to fall, the Reincarnation Divine Fox had already taken Chu Chen away.
Destruction Dragon Emperor stared at the Reincarnation Divine Fox and said coldly: "Are you going to become my enemy?"
The Reincarnation Divine Fox replied solemnly: "You cannot harm him. We have a Soul Contract; if he dies, I will die with him."
Upon hearing this, Destruction Dragon Emperor burst into laughter. Coldly looking at the fox, it said: "Do you take me for a fool? With your current strength, you can break the contract with a single thought."
"We have an agreement; you cannot harm him," the Reincarnation Divine Fox said firmly.
Destruction Dragon Emperor suppressed its anger, staring at the Reincarnation Divine Fox and saying: "I can give you this face, but if you dare block me from slaughtering humans again, I will pay the price to ensure you are not spared." With its words, it intended to continue the pursuit.
Chu Chen became anxious upon hearing this. His bond with the Reincarnation Divine Fox wasn't deep. Had the fox not honored its promise, he would likely have died already.
Now that the fox has become a divine being, staying neutral is the best choice regardless of its considerations.
Chu Chen took a deep breath and spoke almost in plea: "I ask you to act once."
The Reincarnation Divine Fox heard this and helplessly shook its head, saying: "I am not its opponent; acting won't change anything."
Upon hearing this, Chu Chen sank into despair. Is escaping Blue Star the only option left?
At this moment, the contract in Chu Chen's Soul Sea once again radiated warmth.
He widened his eyes in delight.
Looking at the Reincarnation Divine Fox, he asked quietly: "If there were two more Intermediate Gods, would you be willing to act?"
The Reincarnation Divine Fox was taken aback upon hearing this, turning to look at Chu Chen with surprise: "Two Intermediate Gods, is this true?"
Chu Chen nodded and said: "Yes."
"This could be worth a try, but if I'm still not a match, I will leave immediately."
"Alright."
As the Destruction Dragon Emperor was about to depart, the Reincarnation Divine Fox attacked, saying: "You cannot leave yet."
Destruction Dragon Emperor roared angrily, saying: "Courting death! You think I can't take you?" It then focused the Power of Destruction to attack the Reincarnation Divine Fox.
The Reincarnation Divine Fox dared not confront the attack head-on and quickly used the Power of Time to evade.
With the Power of Time enhancing its speed, even the Destruction Dragon Emperor couldn't lock onto the fox.
Seeing this, the Destruction Dragon Emperor withdrew the Power of Destruction, staring at the Reincarnation Divine Fox and saying fiercely: "I cannot attack you, but those humans cannot escape my attack." It then charged toward the location of the Five Great Armies.
The Reincarnation Divine Fox changed its expression upon hearing this and quickly asked: "How long until the two Intermediate Gods arrive?"
Before Chu Chen could reply, a terrifying aura came from afar.
"Master, I have returned."
Chu Chen turned to the voice and saw it coming from a towering man.
"You...you are Lei Yao," Chu Chen said, somewhat uncertainly.
The towering man smiled and nodded: "Indeed."
The Destruction Dragon Emperor, seeing this, laughed and said: "Just when I needed a pillow, you came as one. Your Divine Format is mine." With that, it charged at Lei Yao.
Lei Yao confronted the charge head-on, neither dodging nor evading.
Although it was an Intermediate God, its size was not inferior to its opponent.
Lei Yao took out the Ruyi Stick and prepared to strike.
The Destruction Dragon Emperor, too, had no intention of evading, covering its right fist with the Power of Destruction, raising it to meet the attack.
"Boom"
An explosion rang out in midair. Lei Yao, like a cut kite, flew backward.
The Ruyi Stick appeared cracked as if it might shatter at any moment.
"Bang"
Lei Yao landed heavily on the ground, body entirely sinking in, leaving a pit several meters deep.
With a low growl, Lei Yao rapidly climbed out, letting several drops of golden blood drip from its mouth and nose.
Though Lei Yao appeared battered, its injuries weren't severe.
Looking at the shattered Ruyi Stick, Lei Yao roared in anger.
Its master had put much thought into forging it, yet, after mere months, it faced destruction again.
With a low shout, Lei Yao enveloped the Ruyi Stick in dense blood energy. The cracks mended at a speed visible to the naked eye.
Seeing this, Chu Chen's face showed surprise; such blood energy could repair weapons.
Lei Yao once more charged at the Destruction Dragon Emperor with the stick.
Destruction Dragon Emperor did not flinch, its Scale Armor-covered fist again confronting the Ruyi Stick.
This time, Lei Yao did not engage head-on; the power disparity was vast, and direct confrontation would result in loss.
Lei Yao immediately changed its tactic, avoiding the fist, switching from strike to jab, aiming for the opponent's head.
The Destruction Dragon Emperor didn't show fear but rather smirked, allowing the stick to hit its head.
A muffled sound echoed as Lei Yao retreated several steps before stopping.
Seeing this, Chu Chen's expression became heavy; the gap between high-level and intermediate gods was shockingly large.
Looking at Lei Yao's battered state, Destruction Dragon Emperor sneered: "The warm-up is over. Time to send you off." It disappeared instantly, reappearing before Lei Yao.
The speed of Destruction Dragon Emperor was terrifying, leaving Lei Yao no time to react.
Its dragon claw pierced Lei Yao's abdomen, tossing it like trash hundreds of meters away.
Completing all this, Destruction Dragon Emperor's gaze settled on Reincarnation Divine Fox, filled with threat.
The Reincarnation Divine Fox's brows furrowed; even with one Intermediate God added, it wasn't a match for Destruction Dragon Emperor. Divine rank differences are hard to bridge.
But just as Destruction Dragon Emperor was secretly satisfied, Lei Yao stood up, unharmed, staring unwaveringly at its foe, filled only with fighting spirit.
Seeing this, Chu Chen laughed. Lei Yao's swift recovery wasn't from divine power, but rather from using Damage Transfer, indicating Nirvana had arrived.
