Chen Xiao’s energy sank into his dantian, and his spiritual power erupted completely, pouncing at the protector like a fierce tiger.

Seeing Chen Xiao fighting desperately, the protector could only brace himself and engage in combat with him, roaring, "Kid, even if it costs me a severe injury today, I’ll tear you apart!"

His palm suddenly enlarged, spewing spiritual power, transforming into a palm seal rushing towards Chen Xiao!

This is a Heavenly Grade Supreme Martial Technique, and he has cultivated it to perfection, its power astonishing.

"Bang—" Chen Xiao’s sharp sword collided fiercely with the massive palm seal.

The aftermath rampaged wildly.

After a brief stalemate, the massive palm seal suddenly cracked inch by inch, exploding, and both were blasted away by this explosion’s aftermath.

Chen Xiao coughed up blood violently, feeling as if his internal organs were displaced by the immense force, and if not for his strong physique, the collision just now might have severely injured him.

Moreover, the drawbacks of the Sky Sun Burst Spirit Method gradually became apparent, as his body could barely handle it.

"Xiao Chen, are you alright?" Emperor Xi Yue’s daughter quickly stepped up to support Chen Xiao.

Chen Xiao struggled to stand with his sword, took a deep breath, and said, "I’m fine, don’t let him escape, kill him."

Emperor Xi Yue’s daughter then reacted, wielding her sharp sword and walking towards the Wushen Sect protector.

At this moment, the protector was staggering, covered in blood, and more heavily injured than Chen Xiao. Seeing the Emperor’s daughter rushing at him with a sword, he immediately fled in panic.

But, before taking two steps, Emperor Xi Yue’s daughter’s sword pierced through his back...

Finally, the lifeless body fell to the ground.

Only then did Chen Xiao breathe a sigh of relief.

Earlier, while he did manage to kill the Purple Moon Castle’s Castle Master, a Heavenly Realm expert, he had Chen Wushuang by his side supporting him, allowing him to fight boldly.

Yet now, alone, he dared not take out the Blood Demon Mirror, and it was quite impressive to slay a Half-step Sky Realm using the Sky Sun Burst Spirit Method.

Moreover, now he had acquired the Half-Saint Origin, coveted by Emperor Xi Yue’s daughter, who might turn against him. It’s wise to stay vigilant.

Seeing Chen Xiao’s unstable breath, Emperor Xi Yue’s daughter stepped forward and said, "Xiao Chen, now that you’re severely injured, if others find out you possess the Half-Saint Origin, you’ll undoubtedly bring misfortune upon yourself."

"Give me the Half-Saint Origin, and I’ll assure you here that our Great Zhou Imperial Family will guarantee your safety in the Tianyuan Secret Realm, also... after leaving the Tianyuan Secret Realm, our Great Zhou Imperial Family can provide resources for you to cultivate to Heavenly Realm!"

"It’s compensation for you."

"I don’t want this Half-Saint Origin to make us turn against each other. In our hands, it can be used to its fullest, while for you, it’s just a time bomb."

Hearing this, Chen Xiao squinted slightly, "Is this Half-Saint Origin so important to you?"

Emperor Xi Yue’s daughter replied, "Our Great Zhou Imperial Family has strong individuals stuck at the threshold of Heavenly Realm for years, this Half-Saint Origin can help them break through to a new realm, it’s an extremely important matter for our entire Great Zhou Imperial Family!"

"If I’m unwilling to hand it over, will we then face off in battle?" Chen Xiao continued.

Emperor Xi Yue’s daughter was silent for a few seconds, "The plan I propose is most reasonable, beneficial to both of us."

Chen Xiao smiled, acknowledging the clear attitude in Emperor Xi Yue’s daughter’s words.

Just then, another set of footsteps approached.

Chen Xiao’s heart tightened!

More people arrived.

"Emperor Xi Yue’s daughter and that guy left through another passage, who knows what’s happening now. If the Emperor’s daughter is in danger, how will we explain to the royal family?"

"Hopefully, the Emperor’s daughter can stay calm and not worry about that kid, just focus on escaping..."

"..."

Hearing these voices, Chen Xiao squinted his eyes.

The newcomers were the Great Zhou Imperial Family experts who entered the ancient tomb with them.

Soon, three figures appeared in the hall.

"Emperor’s daughter, you’re unharmed!" Seeing Emperor Xi Yue’s daughter safe and sound, the three showed expressions of joy.

"Eh? This late Transcendent Realm kid actually survived so many trials and emerged alive? Quite fortunate, it seems Emperor Xi Yue’s daughter protected you well!"

Emperor Xi Yue’s daughter explained, "Actually, Xiao Chen saved me, without him on the way, I might have died long ago."

Upon hearing this, the few showed bizarre expressions.

Emperor Xi Yue’s daughter said such words for the sake of this guy?

They simply didn’t believe that Chen Xiao could protect Emperor Xi Yue’s daughter with his strength.

"Emperor’s daughter, don’t lie to us, if this kid doesn’t hold you back, it’d be good enough, let alone protect you?"

"Do you really think we’d believe such words?"

"Yes, Emperor’s daughter, you’re quite the joker!"

Emperor Xi Yue’s daughter was also quite helpless, she was indeed telling the truth!

Who would’ve thought that Chen Xiao, only at Late Transcendent Realm, would have such strong combat power?

"Is that Jiang Lang? How did he end up dead here?" Suddenly, one of the Great Zhou Imperial Family Martial Artists noticed Jiang Lang’s corpse on the ground.

"Xiao Chen killed him." Emperor Xi Yue’s daughter added, "This guy colluded with Wushen Sect, tricking us into the ancient tomb to pave way for them, especially trying to harm me, Xiao Chen took care of them."

Upon hearing this, their expressions grew even more bizarre.

Emperor Xi Yue’s daughter isn’t joking?

This kid has the strength to kill Jiang Lang from the Transcendent List?

They wouldn’t believe it at all!

Cross-realm battles are inherently difficult, and for a Late Transcendent Realm Martial Artist to challenge a Transcendent Realm Peak Martial Artist is like climbing to the heavens, let alone those listed on the Transcendent List!

As for the Wushen Sect, hearing those three words caused their expressions to turn grim.

Wushen Sect is an extremely ancient force that once dominated the entire Outer Domain.

Even the Three Ancient Royal Families, along with the Eight Hidden Sects, only barely match them.

However, Wushen Sect’s tyrannical rule led to rebellion from numerous Outer Domain Martial Artists, causing various forces to join hands to overthrow their reign, leading to their complete disappearance.

Unexpectedly, remnants of Wushen Sect have resurfaced.

They swept their gaze over Chen Xiao contemptuously, ignoring him, and scanned the surroundings, finally landing on the central sarcophagus.

The three were immediately overjoyed.

"Could this be the sarcophagus left by the Spirit King? All the opportunities he left are inside?"

But upon approaching, they found the sarcophagus empty with nothing inside.

"Emperor’s daughter, what’s going on? Why is there nothing inside? Was the opportunity inside taken away?"

Hearing this, Emperor Xi Yue’s daughter spoke complexly, "The sarcophagus doesn’t contain anything else, but there’s Half-Saint Origin left behind after the Spirit King’s transformation!"

Half-Saint Origin!!!

Upon hearing these words, the three’s breath suddenly paused.

This is an unparalleled treasure! If word got out about the emergence of Half-Saint Origin, even top experts from the outside world would be tempted to personally join the competition!

Emperor Xi Yue’s daughter said, "The Half-Saint Origin is now in Xiao Chen’s possession."

Upon hearing this, an elderly figure from the Great Zhou Imperial Family, with graying hair, coldly stepped forward towards Chen Xiao, "Kid, hand over the Half-Saint Origin!"