"The Ancient God's Descendants... What kind of race is that?" Luo Xiu grew curious upon hearing Master Ping's words.

Master Ping said, "Let me put it this way: that woman carries the bloodline of an Ancient God. Her right eye, like your left eye, is an Eye of the Reaper. The difference is, she has perfectly fused with it."

Luo Xiu replied, "Haven't I also achieved a perfect fusion? Since the transplant, there hasn't been a single side effect. It's just quite draining on my Divine Sense."

Master Ping smiled. "You brat, you're hardly a perfect fusion. You only managed to transplant that eye because of your own immense power, combined with your heaven-defying Fortune-Forming Power. Otherwise, do you think just anyone can transplant the Eye of the Reaper? You have to understand, this damn thing is the organ of a god. Can a mortal just transplant it willy-nilly?"

Luo Xiu was speechless. "..."

"Not good, run!" Master Ping suddenly yelled while Luo Xiu was lost in thought.

Before Luo Xiu could react, he felt a terrifying aura emanating from beneath his feet. The ground was cracking open, as if something dreadful was about to erupt. Realizing it must be some parting mischief from Zhong Mudao, he immediately grabbed Watari Kagura's hand and pulled her swiftly into the sky.

BOOM—!

They had barely taken flight when the ground below them violently exploded. Eerie, silver flames radiating a bone-chilling cold erupted, whipping up fierce gales that shot straight into the heavens, forming a colossal beam of light 1,000 meters tall.

In an instant, Luo Xiu and Watari Kagura were completely engulfed by the eerie silver flames.

...

「Moments later.」

When everything calmed down, Luo Xiu stood suspended in the void. He noticed that the ruins below had vanished, leaving only a massive pit several thousand meters in diameter.

Luo Xiu suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood.

"This dying blow from a Dao Jade First Realm cultivator is quite terrifying," he muttered.

Master Ping said, "I imagine that while you were beating him up, he secretly buried his Dao Jade in the ground, just to drag you down with him."

Luo Xiu smiled nonchalantly. "The power was just so-so."

Master Ping laughed. "The Divine Skill unleashed by the Dao Jade's explosion was saturated with moonlight essence, which is Yin in nature. It's actually highly beneficial for you. You could say he gave you a little parting gift. You received internal injuries protecting that girl, and your ailment is showing signs of flaring up again. This moonlight essence is perfect for suppressing it."

Without a word, Luo Xiu immediately activated the Qihuang Technique, absorbing the rich moonlight essence from the air as if it were medicinal power. His Yang Energy was excessively vigorous, so absorbing this concentrated Yin energy left him feeling utterly relaxed and intoxicated. He was completely unaware that his clothes had long since been turned to ash and scattered to the winds.

Similarly, Watari Kagura, clutched in his hand, was also stark naked. She, however, remained oblivious, still reeling from the shock. The earth-shattering power of the Dao Jade's explosion had genuinely terrified her. But since Luo Xiu had protected her so well, she hadn't suffered any actual harm. It was just that her clothes couldn't withstand the impact of the moonlight essence and had disintegrated into ash.

「A short while later.」

After absorbing all the moonlight essence, Luo Xiu slowly descended to the ground with Watari Kagura.

Watari Kagura looked at him with concern. "Are you hurt?"

Luo Xiu wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth. "It's a minor issue."

Watari Kagura lowered her head. "Thank you..."

As she spoke, her eyes suddenly widened, and her pupils contracted sharply, as if she had seen something terrifying. Having lowered her head, she had caught sight of a giant dragon hanging between the cliffs!

She quickly averted her gaze, her pretty face flushing red.

"Your clothes..."

Hearing this, Luo Xiu froze for a moment. Only then did he feel the cool air on his skin, and he wanted to fly away in embarrassment. He was about to speak when his own gaze fell upon the fiery, tempting body before him, and he was startled. "Your clothes are gone, too."

Watari Kagura's face was beet-red as she quickly crossed her arms over her chest.

"Then stop looking!"

"..."

「A moment later.」

Having both gotten dressed, the two of them felt somewhat awkward.

Luo Xiu muttered, "Aren't you Sakura Girls supposed to be pretty open-minded?"

Watari Kagura shot him a look. "You've been watching too many of those movies."

Luo Xiu smiled. "I've done more than just watch. I've even met a few 'teachers' in real life—Teacher Youcai and Teacher Youya, and also Teacher Feng."

Watari Kagura curled her lip in disgust. "Gross."

Suddenly, Luo Xiu's expression turned serious. "Speaking of which, have you forgotten our current relationship? As my prey, is that the tone and attitude you should be using with me?"

Watari Kagura met his gaze without fear. "So what are you going to do about it? If it's such a big deal, then just kill me."

Luo Xiu waved his hand dismissively. "Enough of that. Stop talking about killing all the time. I'm actually a man who dislikes violence. I prefer peace."

Hearing this, Watari Kagura's expression grew strange. She couldn't help but recall the sight of Luo Xiu slaying men as easily as chopping vegetables.

And you call that preferring peace? Who are you trying to kid?!

In the silence, Luo Xiu suddenly asked, "Are you one of the Ancient God's Descendants?"

Watari Kagura was quite surprised, not expecting Luo Xiu to know about them.

"Yes, this place can be considered my ancestral land. That's why I came here to explore," she explained, then continued, "My ancestors were beings born from a drop of an Ancient God's divine blood. They lived here for nearly 10,000 years. Later, an internal war caused the tribe to splinter, and one branch left this place to take root in Sakura Country."

Luo Xiu nodded. "I see." Then he asked, "So where did you get your right eye?"

Watari Kagura replied, "This eye was transplanted into me when I was born. It is the eye of an Ancient God. I'm also curious, where did you get your left eye? I don't sense the bloodline of an Ancient God in you, so how can you possess that eye?"

"That... is a long story."

Seeing that Luo Xiu didn't want to explain, Watari Kagura said no more.

After a moment of silence, she seemed to come to a decision. She placed a hand on her abdomen, and a wisp of golden energy emerged, solidifying in her palm to form a golden object.

Luo Xiu focused his gaze and was astonished to see it was a Key Fragment.

Watari Kagura handed the Key Fragment to him. Her face was devoid of emotion, but her voice carried a hint of grievance. "I know you would have schemed to take this from me eventually. I'd rather give it to you willingly than suffer your humiliation. Consider it repayment for you saving my life. As for what happened in the Lop Nor Secret Realm, I have no regrets. If I had to do it all over again, I would make the same choice. If you hate me for it, I hope you'll grant me a quick end."

Luo Xiu, naturally, did not stand on ceremony. He took the Key Fragment, stored it away, and turned to leave.

"Want to come along?"

Watari Kagura hesitated for a moment but then followed him.

"Where do you want to go? I can guide you."

Luo Xiu asked, "Where are the treasures in this Divine Organ Ground?"

"As far as I know, a great opportunity lies within the Divine Organ Gate. Many of the experts from the Upper Realm have already gone there."

"Then take me there."

"However, only those who have stepped into the Emperor Realm can open that gate."

BOOM!

As they were talking, a graceful figure suddenly descended from the sky, blocking their path.

Luo Xiu looked up and saw a familiar face—Empress Mei Ji, whom he had met in the Gluttonous Palace.

Mei Ji gazed at Luo Xiu calmly and said in a soft voice, "I have been observing from the shadows for quite some time. If I am not mistaken, you must be seriously injured."

"So?"

Mei Ji stated, "I want that Key Fragment."

"..."

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