"Junior Brother Xiao Yi, do you have confidence?" Mo Youu asked with a frown.

However, his question did not receive an answer.

He, too, came to a realization.

Because Xiao Yi had already said he wanted to gamble, using his own life.

"In this regard, I am not as good as you, Junior Brother Xiao Yi," Mo Youu said with a bitter smile.

"What are you thinking?" Qing Lin, Tong Ye, and others suddenly changed their expressions.

"Quick, activate the Cave Mansion Restriction and leave with us."

Xiao Yi, hearing this, only smiled faintly and said nothing.

Sikong Yu sneered, "It seems someone is overestimating themselves, seeking their own doom."

"Then let him die to his heart’s content."

"Anyway, in the Ancient Emperor’s Tomb, there’s no one to collect his body."

Xiao Yi ignored the crowd, standing with his hands behind his back, gazing at the demon beasts and puppets in the distance.

...

Time gradually passed.

After more than ten minutes.

A Prohibition force clearly flashed over everyone’s body. 𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢

This was the Prohibition power of the Ancient Emperor’s Mansion.

This was also a life-saving card given to the young Heavenly Talents participating in the trial within the Ancient Emperor’s Mansion.

If they couldn’t withstand it, they could leave to save their lives in time.

However, this was only outside the main area.

If they entered the main area, it would surely be a gamble of life and death.

Here in the main area, the effect of this life-saving prohibition was extremely weakened, unable to trigger in time.

"Xiao Yi, damn it," Qing Lin gritted his teeth.

"You always act so recklessly."

"How did an insane Junior Brother like you end up with someone like me..." Before he finished speaking, Qing Lin’s figure flashed and disappeared.

"Xiao Yi, come out quickly," Tong Ye, Qin Yi, and others similarly disappeared as soon as they finished speaking.

"Xiao Yi." Guu Feifan seriously gazed at Xiao Yi.

"I hope you truly have confidence."

"In my eyes, you’re not a reckless person."

"Although I dislike your arrogance, I don’t wish for your senseless death."

"Otherwise, I, Guu Feifan, might have been wrong about you."

After speaking, Guu Feifan and the Academy Disciple of the Heavenly Hidden Academy disappeared.

"Xiao Yi," Linghu Wang also gazed at Xiao Yi.

"This time, the death order given by Senior Luoo, we failed to complete it."

"But I also don’t want you to die."

"In the past Hundred Schools competition, you and I didn’t get the chance to face off."

"You little thief, I don’t recognize anything else; but the name of Supreme Sword Cultivator, I acknowledge, so live and come out, and let’s have a match."

"Heh." Xiao Yi gave a faint smile and said nothing.

A moment later, everyone left one by one, disappearing from the scene.

The entire area, only Xiao Yi was left... no...

There was still one more person!

That person was standing next to Xiao Yi.

It was Gongsun Huowu.

"You..." Xiao Yi looked at Gongsun Huowu, who was devoid of any Prohibition force on her, and was shocked.

"Hehe," Gongsun Huowu smiled smugly.

Previously, when the word "exit" was shouted, Gongsun Huowu didn’t pay attention to anyone, only to Xiao Yi.

She clearly noticed that Xiao Yi had no intention of leaving and wouldn’t say the word "exit."

So she didn’t shout either.

And Xiao Yi hadn’t noticed anyone.

Including Gongsun Huowu, who only casually made a sound but didn’t actually say the word "exit," he didn’t notice.

At that time, the disciples of the Five Great Academy and the leaders were all saying the word "exit."

Gongsun Huowu just casually followed with a sound, and if not particularly attentive, one wouldn’t have realized she didn’t truly shout "exit."

"Miss Huo Wu, you’re... making a fuss," Xiao Yi said, infuriated.

"You want to continue exploring; I want to stay with you," Gongsun Huowu said without hesitation.

"You..." Xiao Yi’s face turned cold, "Do you see the dangers inside the Ancient Emperor’s Mansion? Do you want to die?"

"Why scold me?" Gongsun Huowu pouted, "As you said, the Ancient Emperor’s Mansion is so dangerous, that’s why I want to stay with you."

Just at this moment.

Boom... boom... boom...

A rumbling sound was heard.

The Purple Lightning Sword Formation shook violently.

"Not good." Xiao Yi looked at the tide-like demon beast assault and his expression changed.

At this moment, the aura of countless demon beasts soared to the peak.

Though they still hadn’t reached the level of Supreme 9999 Dao, they were obviously stronger than before.

Especially those puppets, once again regaining their state like when they passed through the restriction passage, one hand controlling flames, the other wielding Sword Qi.

Countless puppets continuously punched.

The powerful flames and Sword Qi continuously bombarded the sword formation.

And with this astounding number of puppets, the flames and Sword Qi striking the sword formation were dense and endless.

"Damn it! Aren’t you going to activate the Cave Mansion Restriction and leave?" Xiao Yi coldly stared at Gongsun Huowu.

"This sword array may not hold much longer."

Gongsun Huowu glanced at the wobbling sword array, her expression unchanged.

"I said, I want to stay with you."

"I don’t need your company," Xiao Yi gritted his teeth.

He wasn’t lying; his Sword Dao strength was indeed not strong.

Now, these demon beasts and puppets were surging in strength once again.

The Purple Lightning Sword Formation, under such dense attacks, definitely couldn’t last long.

"I love to stay, so I will. It’s none of your business." Gongsun Huowu was evidently hot-tempered, stomping her foot angrily.

"At worst, we’ll die here together."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yi said nothing and merely stood with his hands behind his back.

He didn’t even look at Gongsun Huowu, his face remaining cold.

Beside him, Gongsun Huowu glanced at Xiao Yi, hesitated, and asked, "Little thief, are you angry?"

Xiao Yi remained silent.

Gongsun Huowu became anxious, "Don’t you understand my feelings for you?"

Gongsun Huowu’s face showed a bit of grievance.

"I know, so what?" Xiao Yi opened his mouth, but his tone was indifferent.

Boom... boom... boom...

The impacts on the sword array grew increasingly violent.

Gongsun Huowu, unfazed, continued to look directly at Xiao Yi, "Do you... do you already have someone in your heart?"

"Yes." Xiao Yi nodded.

"Is she very beautiful?" Gongsun Huowu asked.

Xiao Yi nodded.

"In what way am I inferior to her?" Gongsun Huowu asked, displaying anger.

"In every way," Xiao Yi shook his head.

"Do you love her very much?" Gongsun Huowu’s face turned pale, but she still gritted her teeth and asked.

"Yes," Xiao Yi nodded, "more than my own life."

"And what about me?" Gongsun Huowu’s body trembled.

Xiao Yi spoke lightly, "We’re just friends, nothing more."

"You..." Gongsun Huowu’s face was already pale, "Fine, very well."

"Exit." Gongsun Huowu whispered.

Several minutes later.

A wave of prohibition power emerged from Gongsun Huowu’s body.

Gongsun Huowu’s delicate face was pale, yet filled with anger, "Little thief, this young lady is the Young Master of the Heavenly Rope Prefecture, and you don’t appreciate my feelings."

"Then I won’t stay to die with you."

As her voice fell, swoosh... her figure instantly disappeared from the original spot.

...

Outside the Ancient Emperor’s Mansion.

A group of Heavenly Talents had already been completely expelled.

"Hmm?" Ye Liu suddenly frowned, "Why hasn’t that girl Huowu come out?"

"Could it be she..."

"Hehe," Guu Lianxing covered her mouth with a smile, "She has her own choice."

Swoosh... suddenly, a fiery red silhouette was heavily expelled.

Guu Lianxing, with quick reflexes, caught her.

"Huowu, why did you come out?" Guu Lianxing showed a puzzled expression.

At this moment, Gongsun Huowu, compared to her previous anger and strength in the main frame, was now reduced to grievance and dejection.

"Lianxing, I told him everything you said, but that little thief said he already has someone he loves." Gongsun Huowu was already in tears.

Guu Lianxing frowned, "Didn’t I tell you? As long as you keep persisting, I don’t believe he won’t be moved."

"But I don’t want to be his burden." Gongsun Huowu sobbed uncontrollably.

...

Inside the Cave Mansion, within the main frame.

With a loud explosion, the Purple Lightning Sword Formation was instantly breached by countless puppets.

The wave of demon beasts roared as they advanced.

Xiao Yi’s expression remained indifferent, his face showing no trace of fear.

A puppet, holding Sword Qi, attacked directly towards Xiao Yi’s throat.

Boom...

The expected scene of Xiao Yi being blasted back did not occur.

Instead, the puppet’s Sword Qi was easily blocked.

Boom... another roar echoed.

The puppet was heavily blasted away, hurtling through and knocking over hundreds of demon beasts along the way.

A powerful Beast Hand clenched, and suddenly a flicker of red light surged forth.

"A bunch of beasts, I’ve tolerated you for long enough."

Boom... a massive Purple Flame poured down.

The terrifying fire instantly engulfed the entire area.

...

The fourth update. (Additional)

Today’s updates are complete.

Unless something unexpected happens, these days Xiao Ba can’t stay up late anymore.

Additional updates can only be added a bit each day.

Good night, everyone.