Published: March 3, 2025
Once they were prepared, it wasn't certain they wouldn't have means to resist the "shock spirit stab."
After all, this was a bloodline transmitted from ancient times, a king among the myriad races of demonic beasts. Who knew what powerful means they possessed?
"Continuing to confront them is meaningless."
"With our strength, we cannot defeat these two Fire Phoenixes head-on."
"Whether we end up being eliminated or delaying until the shape-shifting demonic cultivator arrives, both outcomes are unacceptable."
"We cannot go on like this."
In Liu Yu's pitch-black pupils, a glimmer of rationality sparkled.
Realizing the perilous situation, he calmly analyzed in his heart, attempting to find a way out.
Yet, it was difficult to cook a meal without rice; constrained by the gap in cultivation levels and lacking favorable circumstances, he truly couldn't think of a comprehensive strategy.
"Could it be... that I must use the sword of ruin?"
"Do I really have to silence all witnesses?"
"Failing the first mission, being the only one left alive, would easily raise suspicions."
"In the long run, this would be detrimental to future developments."
"Although the Annan Protectorate has fallen, it has not completely severed ties with Great Qian. I must still pay attention to my reputation as a newcomer."
As thoughts flickered in his mind, he had already decided to use the sword of ruin, but he was still uncertain about how to deal with his two teammates.
If he were the only one to survive the first appearance in the Central Domain, it would inevitably invite speculation, such as whether he was a spy sent by the demonic race, and so on.
If he were to gain enemies in the future, they might exploit this matter to label him as a "human traitor," which would be detrimental to his long-term development in the Central Domain.
After all, in the Central Domain, being labeled a "human traitor" was akin to being a rat crossing the street, possibly worse than being a demon cultivator or a demonic cultivator. It was better not to leave such evidence against himself.
In just a brief moment, a hundred thoughts flashed through Liu Yu's mind, and he quickly made a decision.
Gazing at the two Fire Phoenixes flying wildly amidst the swirling red light, he silently transmitted a message to Guo Poyun:
"Daoist Guo, it seems our plan has leaked for some reason. These two demons must have conspired for a long time and made ample preparations."
"If this continues, you and I may face disaster; we must find a way to adapt."
"Their primary target must be the 'corrupted法 spiritual liquid.'"
"I have a method to escape safely, but I can leave a distraction behind."
"However, since you are carrying the 'corrupted法 spiritual liquid,' it will definitely attract the demons' pursuit, and our situation won't improve."
"Could you possibly hand the spiritual liquid to me, leaving it to attract their attention while you two take the opportunity to escape?"
As he sent the message about leaving a distraction and handing over the spiritual liquid, a torrent of vital energy surged within Liu Yu's flesh, forming a grand rainbow of vitality.
Although his expression appeared calm, his heart already boiled with killing intent.
If Guo Poyun left behind his storage bracelet, he would use the sword of ruin to eliminate the two Fire Phoenixes after they had distanced themselves.
If he did not hand over the storage bracelet, the sword of ruin would be drawn at the next moment, directly annihilating both the teammates and the foes.
In that case, he would not be blamed for being ruthless!
In fact, the use of the "cosmic unity talisman" could also help him escape danger, but for two reasons, Liu Yu temporarily did not want to consume that talisman.
First, unlike the sword of ruin, which could be replenished with spiritual stones for additional uses, the "cosmic unity talisman" was a one-time consumable.
Until he reached Great Qian, even if he had spiritual stones or resources, he wouldn't be able to exchange for it.
Moreover, the "instant thousand miles talisman" had already been used, and he had no other escape cards in hand, which made him feel insecure.