In a certain part of the Land of Lawlessness.

Thunderous rumbles shook heaven and earth, punctuated by the ceaseless roars of bears and howls of tigers.

Luo Xiu sat on the peak, looking down at the huge, dust-filled crater below with an expression of complete helplessness.

In the crater, a massive bear with the shards of broken swords embedded in its back and a golden-haired tiger with nine heads were locked in a fierce battle.

As the referee, Luo Xiu was exasperated. It was ridiculous; they had been fighting for nearly two hours, and the two oafs below still hadn't finished!

Neither Kuang Pi nor Xiao Luanzi would submit to the other, but neither was willing to use their true strength to land a vicious blow. If this continued, there was no telling when it would end.

Luo Xiu kept yawning, overwhelmed by drowsiness and utter boredom.

However, not far away, the martial sisters Mu Xueyan and Yang Zhilu, as well as San Fei and Yao Ritian, were all completely engrossed in the battle. They weren't willing to blink, as if terrified of missing a single detail.

Luo Xiu understood this sentiment. For them, witnessing a battle between such powerful demons could offer many insights and inspirations.

"Master, it seems the nine-headed tiger is stronger. It has been holding back, probably for fear of genuinely hurting Kuang Pi."

Hua Muyan's sweet and seductive voice suddenly sounded beside him, making Luo Xiu's ears tingle.

Or perhaps, it was his heart that was tingling.

Luo Xiu turned to look at Hua Muyan and was momentarily stunned.

She wore a bright pink pleated skirt. Her slender legs were wrapped in thin, transparent stockings, clearly revealing the mystical and vividly colored demonic patterns on her fair thighs.

Her pale, jade-like feet were shod in a pair of Crystal High Heels, and she wore a matching bright pink crop top that exposed her midriff.

Luo Xiu was surprised.

Normally, the Flower Demon wore only a few petals wrapped around her body, barely covering the essential, mysterious parts.

But today, breaking all precedent, she was actually wearing clothes.

Yet even clothed, she couldn't hide her captivating, alluring curves. In fact, it added to her mystique, stirring a deep-seated desire to explore further.

Looking at the stunning beauty before him, Luo Xiu felt his resolve waver.

"Master, why are you looking at Yan'er like that?" Hua Muyan asked, feigning a bashful coyness as she noticed his stare.

She was genuinely apprehensive about Luo Xiu now. She feared him out of bed, and she feared him in it.

"Uh... where did you get these clothes?"

Hua Muyan chuckled. "These clothes were actually created from Yan'er's demonic power."

She continued, "Yan'er once traveled in the human world for a time, so she knows how human women dress nowadays. Master, do you like it when Yan'er dresses this way?"

"Hmm... not bad. Keep it up," Luo Xiu said as he rubbed his nose and averted his gaze.

He also dismissed the thought of taking Hua Muyan then and there. After all, there were too many people around, which made it inconvenient.

As if a thought struck her, Hua Muyan's cheeks flushed as she asked softly, "By the way, Master, will you be staying in the Land of Lawlessness tonight?"

Luo Xiu grinned mischievously. "Why? Feeling needy again?"

Hua Muyan's cheeks puffed out in playful defiance. "You're the one staring at Yan'er with such lecherous eyes. Are you saying you don't feel it too?"

She added, "After cultivating with you for this long, Master, Yan'er feels she's about to reach her bottleneck, so... she wants you to accompany her a little longer."

Upon hearing this, Luo Xiu fell into deep thought.

After a moment, he suddenly stood up and started walking down the mountain.

"Let's go cultivate now. There might not be time later. It's for the best if you can break through sooner."

"Yes, Master." Hua Muyan happily followed him.

「Green Lotus Palace.」

After nearly two hours of strenuous activity, a refreshed Luo Xiu got out of bed.

He glanced at the clothes scattered across the floor, then at Hua Muyan, who was sitting cross-legged on the bed meditating. "How do you feel now?" he asked.

"Mmm... I'm almost there. Yan'er can go to Thundering Mountain tomorrow to await the breakthrough."

Luo Xiu moved closer. Pinching Hua Muyan's chin with two fingers, he lifted her face and stared at her tempting red lips as he said, "I have to go guard the Spirit Tomb Entrance. When Brother Xiong and the others finish fighting, remember to tell them for me."

"Mmm... okay, Master."

Hua Muyan's delicate face turned red as she slowly closed her eyes.

But the anticipated kiss never came.

When she opened her eyes again, Luo Xiu had vanished.

Since he wasn't sure when someone inside the Spirit Tomb would die and free up a slot, Luo Xiu didn't linger in the Land of Lawlessness. Instead, he chose to wait at the Spirit Tomb Entrance.

Seeing Luo Xiu emerge, Huo Hangku hurriedly greeted him and led him to a secluded spot atop a high mountain.

This secluded spot, which Huo Hangku had claimed upon his arrival, was a prime piece of real estate. It was on high ground, close to the Array, and quiet, far from the sea of people and demons down below.

A delicate jade table was laden with various tea sets and pastries.

Huo Hangku invited Luo Xiu to sit, then personally brewed tea for him as if attending to a revered ancestor.

Luo Xiu asked, "How much longer until a slot opens up?"

A bitter smile appeared on Huo Hangku's face. "Your Majesty, I truly do not know. We can only wait for now. But rest assured, the moment a slot becomes available, I will notify you immediately."

Luo Xiu said no more. He found a spot to sit cross-legged, instructed Huo Hangku not to disturb him, and took out the Ancient God Inner Pill to begin his Cultivation of the Reaper's Art.

「Three days later.」

One morning, the Array in the sky suddenly flared with brilliant light. Its runes pulsed rhythmically like turning gears, gradually revealing a pitch-black spatial entrance.

"Look, the Array is reacting!"

"What a joyous occasion! It seems someone inside has died again!"

"What are you so excited for? Even if a slot opened up, it wouldn't be our turn. Look how many big shots from the Upper Realm are still waiting!"

"True. I guess we're just here for the show."

"I wonder which faction's powerhouse will snatch the slot this time."

The sea of people and demons erupted in a clamor as everyone began to speculate.

「In a certain secluded area.」

Luo Xiu, who had been sitting cross-legged in meditation, slowly opened his eyes and put away the Ancient God Inner Pill.

Huo Hangku spoke from behind him, "Your Majesty, the Array has opened. You can enter now."

With a surge of his aura, Luo Xiu shot up into the sky like a cannonball.

Two days prior, he had already cultivated the Reaper's Art to the Mahayana Realm. Of course, for him, achieving this was a trivial matter. The only real convenience was that, upon reaching the Mahayana Realm, one could generate powerful kinetic energy by releasing Spiritual Power, thus achieving flight.

However, just as Luo Xiu was about to fly into the Array, several figures suddenly shot up to block his path.

One of them, a white-haired elder, slapped viciously at Luo Xiu from across the air. A howling gale instantly ripped through The Void, and an oppressive force like the ocean's tide crashed down!

Blasted by the colossal force, Luo Xiu was sent flying backward, landing on the mountainside of the giant peak.

"Where did this greenhorn come from? I've waited for days to get a slot. You think I'll let you take it?"

Luo Xiu looked at the elder in the sky, his brow furrowed slightly as he asked, "Isn't this slot for the Swordfire Divine Sect?"

The white-haired elder sneered with contempt. "Nonsense! The Swordfire Divine Sect just arrived. How could it possibly be their turn so soon?"

Hearing this, Luo Xiu's expression turned grim.

He suddenly realized he had probably been deceived by Huo Hangku. This slot wasn't for the Swordfire Divine Sect; Huo Hangku's goal was to make him a target for everyone. However, Luo Xiu didn't care about that. Whether the slot belonged to the Swordfire Divine Sect or not, the Array was now open. He was determined to enter the Spirit Tomb today.

"When it comes down to it, these so-called entrance slots are just decided by a bunch of you Upper Realm nobodies," Luo Xiu declared.

"Old fool, scram if you don't want to die."

The white-haired elder looked at Luo Xiu with the kind of gaze one reserves for an idiot. "A mere Mahayana Realm Lower Realm Mortal. You probably don't even know how the word 'death' is written!"

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