Against Zixuan, everything was meticulously planned; with the Small Constellation Palace breaking Zixuan's protective array, first killing Bao Youyou, then extinguishing Hu Guang, leading the powerful arrival of cultivators from Three Worlds Island.

The great battle was nearing its end, yet one thing was still imperfect.

Standing from Lu Ye's perspective, he must kill Lion Heart to account for Wey Po who died before him, to give Luan Xiao'e an explanation.

Since he recognized Hu Xue's identity, he naturally knew what the consequences would be if he killed this woman, but there are some things in this world that cannot be avoided just because they are known.

Moreover, he felt Hu Xue was not yet to the point of facing death fearlessly! So he had to show his stance, only then could he intimidate the opponent.

The Boulder Mountain Saber pressed against her slender neck, Lu Ye's killing intent fierce, words from his mouth like eternal ice, cold and piercing.

Hu Xue blinked and saw the determination in Lu Ye's eyes, realizing he wasn't bluffing; if she didn't unlock the combat arena, this young man might really strike.

Of course, she could take a gamble; maybe he was just bluffing, who would dare kill her with Yuan Du backing her on the All Phenomena Ocean? 𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢

What choice to make? Even though Hu Xue's thoughts were clever, she found herself in a dilemma.

Seeing Lu Ye about to speak again, with the long saber in his hand pressing downward, Hu Xue dared not hesitate, crying out: "Don't!"

"Unlock it!"

"I'll unlock it..." Hu Xue responded in kind, as her mana surged around her, the sound of fabric tearing echoed, clear and pleasant.

Lu Ye was stunned, staring at the white figure before him...

Hu Xue's expression turned to tears, full of resentment, inexplicable blushes appeared on her cheeks, truly charming, especially because of mana's activation, behind her six white fox tails' phantom swayed, adding some wild allure.

"What are you doing?" Lu Ye's eyelids drooped down.

Hu Xue blinked: "Weren't you asking me to unlock it? I've unlocked it..."

She did indeed unlock it, but it wasn't the restraint of the combat arena she unlocked, rather her own clothes, even though Lu Ye had experienced countless battles, never had he encountered something so absurd.

In the midst of life-and-death struggle, with the long saber poised to take a life, such a delicate girl suddenly bursting out of her clothes was truly unthinkable.

The charm of Hu Xue gathered, suddenly covering her mouth and softly chuckling: "Oh? You meant unlocking the combat arena? Should've clarified, I misunderstood, alright, I'll unlock the combat arena..." Her eyes held provocational taste: "I can unlock it, will you let me unlock it?"

Lu Ye finally understood the Ghost Master's scheme of this woman.

If Hu Xue were to unlock the combat arena now, their state would immediately be displayed under the eyes of the outside cultivators, how would others think upon seeing this scene?

When word reached Yuan Du, what would he think?

In the Spirit Island struggle, Sun Blaze governor cannot intervene at will; this is All Phenomena Ocean's rule unless one party requests arbitration.

Thus, even if Lion Heart fled to All Phenomena Island, Yuan Du would not personally intervene, only sending Yuan Cheng to assist.

But if "Three Worlds Island Lu Ye oppresses Hu Xue" was exposed, then Yuan Du would have a reason to intervene, even if he kills Lu Ye on the spot, outsiders would say nothing, any man with a hint of masculinity would not remain indifferent if his woman were so mistreated by others; this concerns a man's face and dignity, especially Yuan Du who is a Sun Blaze powerhouse!

The combat arena space is sealed off; who knows what happens between a lone man and woman inside? Then Hu Xue only needs to exaggerate a bit, Lu Ye's lives are nowhere near enough.

With thoughts in mind, Lu Ye rather admired the female demon before him; in such an uncertain situation, she thought of countermeasures so swiftly, he had to acknowledge her agile mind, killing intent restrained, speaking: "I've long heard the Six-tailed Fox Demon clan is cunning and changeable, indeed the reputation is well deserved."

"Thank you for the compliment." Hu Xue pursed her lips in a coquettish smile, placed two fingers on the Boulder Mountain Saber's blade against her neck, gently pushed it away, and then gracefully rose, unfazed by her exposed figure, her six tails' phantom behind her danced ever more enchantingly, "I ask for nothing more, you wait with me here for thirty breaths, I shall unlock the combat arena and release you, naturally not ruining your reputation, I don't wish to expose myself to the masses in such a manner, so you may rest assured."

"Is it worth it to save Lion Heart?" Lu Ye looked at her.

Hu Xue's expression turned wistful: "Of course, it's worth it!" She glanced at Lu Ye's few doppelgangers, intrigued: "Your Clone Technique is indeed mystical..."

"A pity!"

"What?" Hu Xue turned to look at Lu Ye, what met her eyes was the extremely bright blade light; Hu Xue's face changed drastically, only managing a scream as the brilliant blade light enveloped her.

When the blade light dissipated, Hu Xue herself vanished without a trace, leaving only a burst of blood mist where she stood, within the mist, a pink demonic pill and several storage rings were conspicuously prominent.

Lu Ye sheathed the saber, expression as calm as water, the six Treasure Blood Avatars reconvened into Treasure Blood absorbed back into his true form, simultaneously, the surrounding scenery quickly collapsed, signifying the combat arena's restraint was lifted with Hu Xue's death.

If possible, he actually didn't wish to kill Hu Xue, just as he didn't wish to kill Yuan Cheng in Zixuan that day, because these two were too closely tied to Yuan Du, killing them would certainly bring trouble.

But Hu Xue's self-proclaimed clever response forced Lu Ye to strike.

Although Hu Xue had already assured that her reputation wouldn't be tarnished when unlocking the combat arena, which evidently meant she would be dressed before unlocking the arena, Lu Ye dared not easily believe her.

Having intersected with Hu Xue for such a short time, Lu Ye had deeply experienced this woman's cunning; who knew which of her words were true and which were false?

If Hu Xue still remained in this form to unlock the combat arena, even if he had a thousand mouths, he couldn't explain away.

Therefore, Lu Ye had only one thing to do—kill and destroy the body!

Hu Xue had already exploded into a mist of blood; ghost knows whether she was clothed or not.

As for whether this would anger Yuan Du... that's certain, but Hu Xue took the initiative to attack, while his counterattack was justified in killing the enemy, even Yuan Du couldn't pick a fault.

Between two harms, choose the lesser; killing Hu Xue was better than being smeared by her.

As for subsequent troubles... there was already a grudge with Yuan Du, Zixuan's current targeting of Three Worlds Island had Yuan Du's influence, were troubles scarce?

After collecting the demonic pill and several storage rings Hu Xue left behind upon her death, brightness filled his vision; when Lu Ye returned to his senses, he was again appearing above All Phenomena Ocean, still at the position where he had previously disappeared, with a treasure by his side—the combat arena of Hu Xue—which Lu Ye grabbed and stored away.

The Nine Provinces' combat arenas were one-time-use exotic treasures, but combat arenas in stellar space weren't and could be used multiple times.

Lu Ye hurriedly looked forward but saw no trace of Lion Heart.

Suddenly turning around, he saw on All Phenomena Island a tall and robust figure standing, breath unstable, face pallid to the extreme—who else but Lion Heart?

Lu Ye gritted his teeth; he was ultimately a step late!

The entanglement with Hu Xue actually didn't take much time; he didn't hesitate in slaying Hu Xue, yet Lion Heart had entered All Phenomena Island.

This meant the ambush attempt had completely failed, endless unwillingness surged within, and Lu Ye's gaze at Lion Heart seemed to emit flames.

Beside Lion Heart stood Yuan Cheng, his face full of horror, gaze searching around behind Lu Ye, clearly looking for Hu Xue's whereabouts, but where could he find her?

Though there was speculation already, he still couldn't help but ask, "Lu Ye! Where's Hu Xue?"

Lu Ye utterly ignored him, merely raised the Boulder Mountain Saber pointing at Lion Heart, "You'd best hide inside there for a lifetime!"

Lion Heart entered All Phenomena Island; there was no possibility of killing him inside, which equated to seeking death, but Lion Heart couldn't forever hide inside; should he one day dare leave All Phenomena Island, that would be his demise!

Sheathing the saber, he turned and left.

Heart suddenly skipped a beat, immense danger descended from above, Lu Ye didn't even think, promptly urged mana to connect with the red talisman nurturing within.

When Hu Xue was killed, he already foresaw this likely happening; after all, Hu Xue was one of Yuan Du's most favored concubines, killing her like this, Yuan Du was unlikely to let it pass.

As it turned out, Yuan Du indeed came!

Having anticipated this scene, how could Lu Ye be without contingency? The red talisman nurtured within was his reliance, and to escape from Sun Blaze's grasp, only by activating the power of the red talisman could it be possible.

If he could evade Yuan Du here, he would have a chance to live.

Because Hu Xue's attack came first; his response was counterattack, occurring completely in public view, impossible to falsify.

Yet Yuan Du, descending in wrath, overlooked others having firmer fists, Lu Ye must avoid the edge.

If Yuan Du pursued relentlessly to kill him, it would be disregarding the rules they themselves established, and then other Sun Blaze governors within All Phenomena Ocean likely wouldn't remain indifferent.

It could even be said that Yuan Du's descent at this moment already violated the rules.

Of course, to All Phenomena Ocean's Sun Blaze, others were outsiders, and Yuan Du was the insider; even if they intended to uphold rules here, reacting a bit slowly was possible, and such momentary delay was enough for a Sun Blaze to take a Moon Jade's life.

Thus Lu Ye couldn't and dared not to entrust his own life to others.

The prestige of Yuan Du's Sun Blaze spread widely; though his form hadn't arrived, the pressure crushed like a mountain, hindering breath, but Lu Ye had triggered the red talisman's power, intending to activate it when suddenly sensing another Sun Blaze's aura emerging in a different direction within All Phenomena Island.

The pressure originally brought by Yuan Du's descent was instantly swept away.

Soon followed a third aura...

Lu Ye couldn't help but feel perplexed; the responses of these All Phenomena Island's Sun Blaze governors were so swift?

Initially, he thought even if Yuan Du violated rules, other Sun Blaze would turn a blind eye, letting Yuan Du vent his anger before addressing, unexpected was someone genuinely wanting to maintain rules, which greatly surprised him.