Watching Cen Xiaoran being blasted far away by a barrage of attacks, Pei Yan looked in shock at Lin Junzhao, who had unleashed a storm one second and was calm the next, only to suddenly strike again. Pei Yan sprang up from the wicker chair, amazed at how unpredictable and capricious this energy being, maintaining a female appearance, was.

However, as soon as Pei Yan stood up, he was violently knocked back by a powerful force. As the wicker chair behind him shook dramatically, Lin Junzhao turned her head and glanced at Pei Yan with a wicked look, sneering, "What, even you want to join them in capturing me?"

"Let's—let's talk things over, everything can—be negotiated," Pei Yan, breathing difficultly under the strong external force holding him firmly on the chair, struggled to persuade.

"Shut up, stay quietly in the chair for what's coming next. Do not get involved, or don't blame me for being ruthless." After this warning, Lin Junzhao shifted her gaze to the fully alert crowd in the investigation hall. Her patience was limited regarding Pei Yan. She had been trapped for twelve years, and now that she was free, there was a fire in her heart—a blazing fire of revenge. She was not willing to be controlled or manipulated anymore; the freedom to do as she pleased was her future.

"Boss, should we go up and help?" Shanhe, who had acquired new abilities, whispered to Su Xiang after his new leader had displayed great power.

"Watch and wait. You all guard me here!" After speaking, Su Xiang looked at the people in the investigation hall far away, then lowered his head to look at the Origin Fragment in his palm. He had planned to swallow it when it was safe, but given the current situation, he couldn't afford to wait. Thinking this, he opened his mouth and swallowed the Origin Fragment.

Ignoring the painful cries from Su Xiang behind him, Lin Junzhao floated up and approached Cen Xiaoran, who was brushing off dust and was unharmed, saying coldly: "I underestimated you. Are we going to fight here?"

"Can't we just negotiate again? The investigation hall won't imprison you like Shen Yu; we can discuss an alternative plan agreeable to both sides." Cen Xiaoran raised his head, making a last attempt.

"No need to say more; either retreat and preserve the sentiment between us, or show your trump card and let's see who's stronger." With these words, a murderous intent flashed through Lin Junzhao's beautiful eyes. She felt insulted and extremely angry at these supernatural beings who repeatedly challenged her; the one who should have been exalted to godhood constantly faced pursuit. The last bit of patience for these ants in her heart was wearing thin. It was time to teach them what humility and respect truly meant.

"Ah!"

"Humph!"

A long sigh and a disdainful snort officially heralded the start of the battle. Elder Lin and Zuo Huaxian, behind Elder Cen, were the first to strike. A mist of rainbow colors formed rapidly with Zuo Huaxian's breath, rushing towards Lin Junzhao.

"What an ungrateful wolf, got my powers and then turned to bite the master?" Lin Junzhao leaned back, stepping away slowly, mocking Zuo Huaxian, who had vanished into the mist: "What I gave you, I can take back."

With these words, Lin Junzhao reached out and grasped something without extra movement, but simultaneously, a scream came from the mist as the newly formed vapor dissipated with a breeze, revealing Zuo Huaxian in unbearable pain, kneeling on the ground.

"Old Zuo!" Elder Lin halted his attack and turned back to check. He saw Zuo Huaxian exhibiting symptoms previously described by Gu Shenghui: his skin alternated between red and white, with some areas showing signs of cracking. Crimson blood continuously seeped from his wounds; Zuo Huaxian's grieved appearance was unbearable to witness.

Elder Lin hurriedly placed his hand on Zuo Huaxian's wrist, instantly repelled by the violent Origin Power within him. He wanted to help soothe the energy inside Zuo Huaxian but didn't know how. The current situation in Zuo Huaxian's body made Elder Lin dare not recklessly inject his internal source into him, fearing it would provoke an even more intense chain reaction, leading to Zuo Huaxian's immediate demise.

"Step back; it's not your turn to handle the matter here. Prepare to escape, if I fail, escape with everyone in the hall immediately without hesitation."

Elder Lin looked up at his teacher who had walked in front of him, gently tapped Zuo Huaxian's forehead, and the next moment, Zuo Huaxian, who was in unbearable pain, let out a muffled groan and collapsed into Elder Lin's embrace. Five individuals from different dimensions, clad in varied cloaks, followed closely behind Cen Xiaoran.

Elder Lin knew his master wasn't speaking in vain. He glanced down at Zuo Huaxian, who had fallen into a fragile sleep in his arms, and gritted his teeth, retreating with him.

"I believe everyone understands how powerful the Origin is. Once we act, don't be complacent—give it your all." Walking at the forefront, Cen Xiaoran undid his coat, revealing his lean torso.

"I never imagined that I'd face the Origin Power in my lifetime. Cen Xiaoyou, this is indeed a peculiar world you've got." An elder beside Cen Xiaoran threw off his cloak and laughed loudly. Pei Yan looked over and saw this person was one of those who had fought a three-headed giant snake earlier in the air.

Lin Junzhao looked coldly at the six people encircling her, chuckling lightly: "Still using this formation? It's just more of the same; truly taught by that little wench. However, you are much weaker compared to those people before."

"Your current prestige is far inferior to what it was back then."

Listening to Cen Xiaoran's retort, Lin Junzhao smiled casually: "Exactly. If it were during my prime, you probably wouldn't have the courage to speak these words to me. Enough with the nonsense, let me see what good things that bitch prepared for you that make you dare to take such a big risk to capture me."

As soon as the words fell, Lin Junzhao clasped her hands together, causing the ground to tremble. The pool before her and the river behind began to boil simultaneously, and as her palms opened, two giant water dragons leapt, rushing towards the besiegers.

The elder who was talking to Cen Xiaoran earlier swayed his body, and a wooden sword suddenly struck out in mid-air with precision. Two earth mountains rose from the ground beside him, blocking the path of the water dragons.

As the giant water dragons brushed past Pei Yan, a strong gasoline odor emanated from their bodies. Smelling the scent, Pei Yan cried out 'bad' in his heart, and just when he was about to warn, the departing water dragons transformed into fire dragons and crashed into the earth mountains with a booming sound.

The fierce explosion and scorching heat instantly ignited the entire scene. The earth mountains shattered, and seven people were suspended in the air. Pei Yan looked up, and without magic, everyone, led by Cen Xiaoran, each wielded a magical artifact, encircling Lin Junzhao.

"Oh, six fully restored Divine Artifacts, that woman really spared no expense!"

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