Zhi Changmei's expression was slightly angry. The Zhi Family Secret Realm was the foundation of the Zhi family and logically should not welcome outsider cultivators of the Ninth Heaven.

Chu Nan was an exception, but Hai Wujie was different.

He was backed by the Desolate Ancient Holy Hall and was a person of the hall master, possessing formidable strength. Although the clone in front of him couldn't compare to Hai Wujie's true body, it was still extremely difficult to deal with.

Such a terrifying existence entering the Zhi Family Secret Realm could bring catastrophic disaster if not handled carefully!

"Hai Wujie, whatever grudges you have with Chu Nan, it's none of our Zhi family's business. I now ask you to leave the Zhi Family Secret Realm immediately, or you'll surely pay the price." Zhi Changmei waved his big hand, wanting to drive Hai Wujie away.

But Hai Wujie was not afraid at all, even though this clone of his was far weaker than Zhi Changmei.

"Old guy, stop trying to intimidate me," Hai Wujie sneered, "Chu Nan's life is forfeit today by my hands, and no one can stop me!"

"If you wish to obstruct me, don't blame me for being ruthless."

Hai Wujie's gaze swept through the entire Zhi Family Secret Realm and said, "Although this clone of mine is weak, it's no problem to destroy the entire East City before I die. Are you really willing to risk everything for just Chu Nan?"

He had caught Zhi Changmei's weakness, staring at him with a threatening gaze.

Zhi Changmei's expression was extremely ugly; Hai Wujie had undoubtedly hit his sore spot!

He was the third ancestor of the Zhi family and had to prioritize the lives of Zhi Family Martial Artists at all times. The Zhi family, already impacted by drawbacks, faced hardships.

If East City were destroyed, the family's strength would be severely impaired, taking unknown years to recover, and the Desolate Ancient Holy Hall might stop constructing the Blood Array.

At that time, Zhi Family Martial Artists might all go mad, and revenge might forever remain an extravagant hope for the Zhi family.

Ultimately, Zhi Changmei sighed deeply. Although Chu Nan might cure Zhi Changgeng, the future of the Zhi family was more important.

Hai Wujie threatened the entire East City, and with the Blood Array about to be completed, the Zhi family would completely rid itself of the Demon Blood drawbacks, stepping into a new world.

At this critical moment, going against the Desolate Ancient Holy Hall for an outsider, from the family's perspective, was clearly unwise.

"Hai Wujie, this is your personal vendetta; I, Zhi Changmei, won't interfere."

"But if you harm any Zhi Family Martial Artists, be prepared to leave this clone here forever."

Zhi Changmei quickly made a decision, snorted coldly, and left with the Zhi Family Cloud Sea Realm Martial Artists.

"The fame of the Ninth Hall Master is renowned; that old guy Zhi Changmei has retreated!" Ge Bai showed an excited look, admiring Hai Wujie even more.

Hai Wujie stood with hands behind his back, overlooking the Demon Blood Pavilion and said, "What is Zhi Changmei? If my true body were here, that old guy wouldn't even dare speak!"

"Let's go, let me meet this Chu Nan's Guardian!"

With that, Hai Wujie slowly walked towards the Demon Blood Pavilion, Ge Bai following excitedly, confident in the plan to kill Chu Nan.

As Hai Wujie was only ten steps away from the Demon Blood Pavilion, a beam of sword light pierced from the dark clouds above, leaving a deep groove.

"One step further, and you die!" Lu Yao's voice came from the sky, followed by a lithe figure slowly appearing.

Despite her maid attire, she couldn't hide her stunning figure.

Though death emanated from her, her grace was no less enchanting than a living female martial artist, even adding more allure.

Hai Wujie stared at Lu Yao, eyes glinting with greed, "What a fine Spirit Corpse, reaching the realm of the 'Undying Bone,' surpassing the Cloud Sea Realm."

"Amazing, truly amazing."

"I've decided, I must refine you!"

Hai Wujie laughed greedily, showing no fear of Lu Yao's strength.

After all, Lu Yao was not truly alive, no matter how strong she appeared, she'd still be underestimated.

"I'm not joking, one more step and you'll really die." Lu Yao seemed unconcerned by Hai Wujie's attitude, seemingly offering a heartfelt reminder.

Hai Wujie snorted coldly, "I want to see how a mere Spirit Corpse can kill me!"

With those words, Hai Wujie transformed into a streak of blood light, soaring towards Lu Yao.

He came to restrain Lu Yao, leaving the task of killing Chu Nan to Ge Bai.

Lu Yao wasn't surprised to see Hai Wujie attacking, immediately drawing on Spiritual Power, gathering countless sword blades formed from Yin Evil Qi, turning into a massive meat grinder, slaughtering forward.

"Petty tricks!" Hai Wujie wasn't to be outdone, his blood robe turning into a sea of blood, enveloping Lu Yao.

The Sword Qi shredded, the blood robe torn apart, but Hai Wujie's strength seemed inexhaustible, able to restore the blood robe from fragments in a short time.

For a moment, the night sky was enveloped by Sword Qi and blood light, the two forces swirling above East City, making it resemble an apocalypse.

...

"Chu Nan, let's see who can help you now!"

Ge Bai sneered, taking advantage of the fierce battle between Hai Wujie and Lu Yao, kicked open the Demon Blood Pavilion door, intending to rush towards Chu Nan.

"The Pavilion Master is in seclusion, no one can disturb!" At that moment, two figures rushed out, Zhi Qingge and Zhi Ruo.

The outside situation was well known to them, they had been waiting for a long time.

Seeing Ge Bai rushing in, they wouldn't hesitate to stop him.

Ge Bai sneered disdainfully, "Just the two of you in the Divine Illumination Realm, thinking you can stop me, a Cloud Sea Realm fourth level, how foolish!"

"Leave quickly, or you'll follow Chu Nan to the grave!"

Facing Ge Bai's threat, Zhi Qingge and Zhi Ruo remained resolutely in front of him, without any intention of retreating.

Zhi Ruo was grateful to Chu Nan for saving him from the Sea of Suffering, and Zhi Qingge considered Chu Nan a dear friend; without him, there would be no Zhi Qingge today.

Though afraid, they had no plans to retreat!

Seeing this, Ge Bai's face showed impatience, "You two are truly stubborn, don't blame me then!"

With that, Ge Bai waved his hand, an invisible force struck Zhi Qingge and Zhi Ruo, resulting in ear-piercing booming sounds.

Bang!

Zhi Qingge and Zhi Ruo flew back, crashing heavily into the Demon Blood Pavilion's main beam, spitting blood.

Ge Bai dared not kill Zhi Ruo and Zhi Qingge there, so he merely injured them to teach a lesson.

Soon, Zhi Qingge and Zhi Ruo rose again, blocking Ge Bai.

"We won't let you disturb the Pavilion Master's breakthrough!" Zhi Ruo and Zhi Qingge said in unison, even while severely injured, determined to hinder Ge Bai.

Chu Nan was at a critical moment of breakthrough, making killing him seem easy to Ge Bai.

Yet Zhi Qingge and Zhi Ruo severely tested his patience!

"Do you have a death wish?"

Boom!

As the word fell, Zhi Qingge and Zhi Ruo were once again blasted away by a palm strike from Ge Bai!

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