Chapter 229: Scheming with a God for Skin, Favorability 100%

You can't escape.

Just as the Ancient God rose to its feet, Babala's voice echoed in Lu Xun's mind.

Can't escape?

Indeed, we can't escape.

Don't look at the Nine Heavens Evade Heaven Talisman being fast; for such a huge Ancient God, if it really wanted to chase, it could catch up in a split second.

Killing a Seven Realm cultivator who had used the Demon Emperor's blood and even summoned the Demon Emperor's phantom is as easy for it as crushing an ant.

Lu Xun and the others might not actually be able to escape.

Not only us, you can't escape either.

Lu Xun replied.

Yeah, I can't escape either.

Babala's voice was low, sounding quite lost.

That sentence left Lu Xun silent.

Actually, there is a way.

Babala's tone shifted, and she said.

What method?

Lu Xun asked.

Negotiate with it; this Ancient God is likely trapped here and cannot escape, otherwise it wouldn't stay in a place with such low Dark Energy concentration.

Babala said.

Negotiate?

Lu Xun felt Babala's idea was unreliable.

If worse comes to worst, we can give it a try—desperate times call for desperate measures.

But this method is dangerous, also like scheming to get a tiger's skin; if the Ancient God breaks free, it will likely set its sights on your spirit stars, and the heavenly way of your spirit stars is a great tonic for it.

Babala added.

How do you know all this?

Lu Xun asked.

Have you forgotten my identity? I am the princess of the high-level spirit star Astra Star, and I know all the secrets that Astra Star has gained in the starry sky.

Babala's voice carried pride.

It's here!

At that moment, the just-awakened Ancient God showed movement.

All that was seen was it taking a slow, leisurely step.

One step, just one step, and it instantly covered a distance of several thousand li.

Then came the second step, the third step...

After a few steps, the distance between it and the flying vessel began to close.

As expected, we can't escape.

Lu Xun whispered.

If we keep going like this we won't escape; let's use the Heavenly Way Talisman!

Fu Xue said in a solemn tone.

Alright, I'll do it!

Protector Chen, without a word, took out a Heavenly Way Talisman and activated it.

The Heavenly Way Talisman is a supreme treasure for ordinary cultivators, but for those at Six Realms and above, obtaining it is naturally easier.

Six Realms is the widely recognized watershed.

A family having a Six Realm expert versus not having one makes a huge difference in status.

Without a Six Realm expert, a family like the He family can only loiter in the lower capital city.

They can't even enter the upper capital, let alone the Xuanyi City that gathers top experts and talents.

Upon using the Heavenly Way Talisman, a miniature rainbow bridge stretching ten thousand meters long instantly appeared ahead of the flying vessel.

Hurry up and get on!

Everyone flew out of the flying vessel one after another, heading for the miniature rainbow bridge.

The miniature rainbow bridge does not limit the number of people, only the time.

Phew, we're safe!

Everyone had boarded the rainbow bridge, wrapped in rosy light, and accelerated into the void.

This rainbow bridge will bring everyone into a passage and then return to Lan Xing.

Just as everyone let out a sigh of relief.

A giant hand several thousand li long appeared out of nowhere, and with a casual pinch of its thumb and forefinger,

Crack!

In the ear-splitting shattering sound, the rainbow bridge, like a fragile glass rod, was easily crushed to pieces.

The rosy light scattered and exploded, and everyone suddenly froze in the void, their faces still fixed with the smile of having survived a catastrophe.

It's over!

The smile quickly turned into deep despair.

No one expected that, after using the Heavenly Way Talisman and boarding the miniature rainbow bridge, they would end up being crushed by the Ancient God in a single grasp!

The Ancient God's towering body, tens of thousands of li tall, appeared before everyone's eyes.

Compared to it, everyone present was like tiny ants.

Its two eyes were tens of thousands of times larger than a human's.

After crushing the rainbow bridge, it had no idle chatter and made no unnecessary movements.

It was just a single slap coming.

It was like a person sound asleep being awakened by a swarm of mosquitoes, exploding with morning rage, then chasing those mosquitoes across the world.

Who would waste words on mosquitoes?

Swatting them dead with one slap is what a normal person would do.

Now, to this Ancient God, these humans are exactly the swarm of mosquitoes that woke it.

Whoever dares disturb its sweet dream must die.

"Wait, I can help you get free!"

At the critical moment, Lu Xun moved, flew ahead of everyone, and released his mental fluctuations.

Even using the Heavenly Dao talisman couldn't let them escape.

Trying to escape is now hardly possible.

Then we can only try Barbara's method.

Negotiation.

But the Ancient God's palm did not stop.

"Unreliable!"

"Boom!"

While Lu Xun complained, blazing flames ignited on his body.

This is the Phoenix True Flame.

Not only did he have the Phoenix True Flame, he also brought out the Southern Ming Separation Fire, igniting it into a sea of fire stretching tens of kilometers.

The reason he produced these two flames is that both are comparable in level to "Immortal" and "God" flames.

Lu Xun needed a means to prove he could truly help the Ancient God.

Otherwise, how could the Ancient God believe a mosquito?

It's like, you want to swat a mosquito, and the mosquito says it can help you pay off hundreds of thousands in mortgage and car loans.

Do you believe it?

Believe his big-headed ghost!

If the mosquito, while speaking, pulls out a big stack of money, you might change your mind.

Lu Xun also dared not be certain.

He could only gamble.

If he loses the bet, it's a wash.

The dangers in the starry sky are still too many; he has been careful enough that even encountering the Seventh Realm doesn't frighten him.

But who could have expected that this Spirit Realm hides such a terrifying thing?

Truly unimaginable even in a dream.

Of course, he is not the worst off.

The worst off are those demon tribes, especially that Seventh Realm demon tribe.

They came over arrogantly, only to be slapped into dust.

"Believe me, I can definitely help you!"

Lu Xun's mental fluctuations continued to be emitted.

Even if truly helping the Ancient God escape brings great trouble, this guy is highly likely to target Lan Xing, but first we must survive.

The Ancient God's towering giant hand still did not pause.

It was about to slap Lu Xun and the others.

But it suddenly came to a halt,

Lu Xun saw that the Ancient God's gaze lingered on the Southern Ming Separation Fire and the Phoenix True Flame.

The next second, its finger lightly pinched, taking a bit of the Southern Ming Separation Fire and holding it before its eyes to examine.

"Not bad."

This Ancient God is truly strong; to it, that fearsome Southern Ming Separation Fire is like child's play.

After looking at the Southern Ming Separation Fire, the Ancient God also dabbed a bit of the Phoenix True Flame, put it in its mouth, and began to taste it.

"Useful."

Lu Xun noticed that this action of the Ancient God made its brow furrow.

Just like an ordinary person being scalded.

The power of the Phoenix True Flame was confirmed.

Lu Xun stopped speaking and waited tensely.

The others were even more tense than Lu Xun.

A few minutes later, the Ancient God flicked its finger, ejecting an object.

That object, upon reaching Lu Xun's front, transformed into a human silhouette.

This person is somewhat young, resembling the race of the remnants of ancient powerhouses; likely of the same clan.

"The master says your flames are formidable and can help the master break free; the master grants you the qualification to become a God Slave. Come, I'll take you to implant the slave seal, after which you can serve the master forever here, just like me."

That person emitted mental fluctuations.

God Slave?

This Ancient God is not a good person.

Lu Xun was still thinking about negotiating terms with it, but this guy directly made Lu Xun become his God Slave.

That figure is probably the Ancient God's God Slave.

Lu Xun let out a cold snort, moved his hands, and took back all the flames.

"Tell your master, I can help it escape the predicament; the condition is to let the others go. If He doesn't agree, then just kill us."

Lu Xun said.

While speaking, he straightened his chest, appearing ready to face death.

The God Slave remained silent for a long time.

After a moment, he then sent out a mental fluctuation: "All right, wait a moment."

I don't know how he notified the Ancient God, but about a minute later, Lu Xun noticed that the Ancient God's eyes moved, and its gaze settled on him.

It's also possible that it wasn't looking at him.

Because the Ancient God's eyes are really huge, bigger than West Lake.

When it looks in a direction, everyone in that direction feels as if the Ancient God is staring at them.

"The master says it's okay, but you can't leave."

The God Slave said.

The Ancient God agreed.

Lu Xun let out a sigh of relief.

Although the Ancient God wants to keep him, having negotiated the terms to this point is already quite good.

The Phoenix True Flame and Southern Ming Separation Fire belong to him.

One can tell just by thinking that the Ancient God could never let him go.

"Teacher, Master Ge, I've settled the terms with it; you can go now."

After the terms were settled, Lu Xun turned to face the crowd and said.

"Young friend, what about you?"

Master Ge couldn't help but ask.

Fu Xue naturally cared about this question too, but she already knew the answer.

Lu Xun and the God Slave's mental fluctuations weren't directional, so they couldn't hide from her and the other two Six Realms.

"You go back first; I'll come later."

Lu Xun didn't tell the truth.

"This Spirit Realm can no longer be entered."

Fu Xue suddenly spoke.

Unable to enter?

Lu Xun couldn't help but look at her.

"When Heavenly Dao senses a threat, it will actively close a Spirit Realm's entrance; we want to go back, but we can only use a Heavenly Dao Talisman. If another day passes, even the talisman won't work."

Fu Xue said in a low voice.

"Teacher, don't worry about me; I'll find a way to come back."

Lu Xun knew he couldn't hide it from her.

"I'll go with you."

Fu Xue stepped forward, her tone leaving no room for doubt.

"No, there are too many people; I can't take her with me."

Barbara suddenly spoke in Lu Xun's mind.

"Barbara, do you have any other way?"

Lu Xun felt a sudden joy in his heart.

"Of course, I'm a princess; as long as I can find a way to stay away from the Ancient God, I can take you with me, but only you."

Barbara said.

Alright.

Lu Xun's gaze suddenly became deep as an abyss; he slowly lifted his face, his voice heavy with unprecedented solemnity: "Teacher."

His Adam's apple rolled once, as if suppressing some emotion; then he spoke word by word: "You must go back. The Heavenly Dao battlefield cannot lack you. As for me, don't worry—I will definitely find a way to return, definitely!"

After saying that, Lu Xun lifted his eyelids; those eyes, usually dull, now shone astonishingly bright, as if to engrave this promise into Fu Xue's mind.

Fu Xue gazed at Lu Xun.

Her eyes were like a deep pool—surface calm, but depths surged with indescribable emotion.

"Good."

A few seconds later, she agreed.

"Huh."

Lu Xun let out a sigh of relief.

"Affection level at 100%?"

At that moment, he suddenly realized that Fu Xue's affection for him had instantly shot up to 100%.