Zhuge Lang was propped against the corner, meditating to heal his injuries. These wounds were insignificant for someone of his level, but his frustration was overwhelming. Thankfully no one else knew of his disgraceful circumstances, this thought provided him some comfort.

Suddenly, Zhuge Lang sensed a movement from the stone coffin in front of him. He instantly opened his eyes, surprised. Could it be that... someone had returned so quickly with the Gold of the Five Elements? If that's the case, he needed to reassess everyone's strength.

After all, there were no weaklings in the heavenly realm. If the victor was the top Heavenly Genius from a powerful clan, obtaining the Gold of the Five Elements won't be easy.

Just as he was thinking, the lid of the stone coffin was slowly pushed open. A jade-white arm stretched out, soon followed by a beautiful young girl emerging from the coffin, mumbling, "Hmm, heartless, cold-blooded fellow, you just wait..."

The girl stopped mid-sentence, suddenly widened her eyes and screamed when she saw Zhuge Lang.

Zhuge Lang was startled by the girl's scream, jolting up immediately. A moment later, a painful grimace appeared on his face, his leg injury hadn't fully healed yet.

Both of them stood there, staring at each other in silence.

After her initial exclamation, Si Tutu quickly closed her mouth, and asked, "Who...who are you?"

Zhuge Lang was equally shocked, thinking that he had seen a young man enter the coffin, how did a young girl come out? Could it be... that the Land of the Five Elements could somehow change a person's gender?

Of course, that was impossible! Zhuge Lang found the thought ridiculous. The only plausible explanation was that there was someone else inside, not just the young man.

With this thought, his mood darkened further.

Why could everyone else enter, but not him?

"Who are you?" Zhuge Lang asked coldly.

Si Tutu's face showed a series of expressions, then a mischievous grin crossed her face. "You couldn't get across, could you?"

Zhuge Lang's face fell even further, glaring at Si Tutu. "Is it funny?"

"Not really," Si Tutu replied nonchalantly.

This simple response infuriated Zhuge Lang. Was she mocking him? The revered Emperor Realm powerhouse, Zhuge Lang, being ridiculed by a mere girl? Rage flashed across his face as he threatened the girl, "Let's see if you're still laughing once we leave the Land of the Five Elements."

"You're threatening me?" Si Tutu's brows shot up at Zhuge Lang.

"And what if I am?" Zhuge Lang retorted coldly. "Unless you give me the Gold of the Five Elements!"

"Gold of the Five Elements? Dream on!" Si Tutu retorted as she quickly drew her bow, aimed it at Zhuge Lang and prepared to shoot.

Her first reaction to a threat was evidently to kill. This seemingly gentle girl was hardly as innocent as she looked. In this realm, everyone was a warrior, what trouble could she stir with her powers once she left?

So as soon as Zhuge Lang made his threat, Si Tutu's immediate response was to kill him!

"You..." Zhuge Lang didn't expect the girl to be so fierce, resorting to attacking at the first sign of disagreement.

The moment Si Tutu drew her bow, a wave of terror washed over Zhuge Lang, it was the sensation of being targeted by the aura of death.

Without hesitation, he whipped out a defensive treasure.

Just as the treasure appeared, the girl's arrow was already on its way.

Clang!

The narrow space echoed with the thunderous sound.

Her arrow struck Zhuge Lang's treasure, the impact almost knocking it out of his hand!

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

Immediately, three more arrows were aimed at Zhuge Lang.

Right after Zhuge Lang used his first treasure, he swiftly took out two more.

After three explosive sounds, the combined power of his treasures formed a sturdy barrier, protecting him inside.

At this point, Zhuge Lang was livid. Had he been a moment slower or less vigilant, he could have been killed by the girl's arrow on the spot!

How scandalous it would be for an esteemed Emperor Realm powerhouse to be shot dead in God's Mirage Realm! Once this news got out, it would certainly cause an uproar. Zhuge Lang couldn't bear to lose his face like that, and neither could the Zhuge Family..

Enraged, Zhuge Lang didn't want to waste another word. He quickly pulled out several powerful offensive treasures and launched them directly at Si Tutu.

"You will die for this!" Zhuge Lang roared.

"Oh my goodness!" Si Tutu turned pale with fright. She didn't expect her opponent to be so formidable, carrying so many treasures that didn't require any mana. Without any hesitation, she quickly retreated back into the stone coffin.

The coffin's lid automatically closed, and Zhuge Lang's offensive treasures hit the surface of the coffin. Instantly, a torrent of counterattack energy surged towards him.

The impact shattered the barrier formed by his defensive treasures and hit him squarely.

Splat!

Zhuge Lang spat out a mouthful of blood. The powerful backlash was almost enough to grind him into dust. He was scared out of his wits!

Thankfully, the force came in a single wave. If there were two or more, Zhuge Lang would have been toast.

Just then, the stone coffin's lid reopened, Si Tutu cautiously popped her head out, seeing Zhuge Lang in a miserable state, she quickly drew her bow once again aiming at him.

Strike while the iron is hot!

This girl was clearly much craftier than she looked.

Unlucky Zhuge Lang didn't dare stay a moment longer and quickly summoned a treasure. His figure disappeared from the confined space in an instant.

In the moment before he vanished, he let out an enraged roar, "Witch, I'll remember you!"

Si Tutu's arrow struck the barrier and shattered instantly. She mumbled regretfully, "What a pity... I couldn't kill him. Oh, what should I do? I dare not go out either!"

Even if her abilities would be limited to the prenatal realm once outside, she was still fearful of Zhuge Lang's countless treasures that didn't require mana.

If he had even more treasures requiring no mana to operate, wouldn't she be doomed?

Thinking about this, Si Tutu pouted, sat on the coffin lid, and murmured to herself, "It seems that... I have to wait for that guy to come out. By then... I'll redirect all hatred towards him! It's his fault for not taking me with him. Humph!"

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