Chapter 589: Trouble Has Grown

Just now, when dealing with Saber, his control over the Divine Lord weakened for an instant, and in that instant the Giant Fox seized the opportunity.

He took a deep breath, ready to refocus his mind—

But what happened the next second left him completely stunned.

The Giant Fox suddenly opened its mouth, turned its head, and looked in another direction.

That direction was where the blackened Saber stood.

Saber seemed to sense something as well, lifted his head, and met the Giant Fox's gaze.

One person and one fox, separated by the shattered window, their eyes locked.

Then the Giant Fox snapped its mouth open and swallowed Saber whole!

"What—?!"

Jing Yuan widened his eyes, watching the scene in disbelief.

Saber's figure vanished inside the Giant Fox's mouth, the huge fox mouth closed, and a strange writhing sound came from deep in its throat.

Immediately after, the Lapis Flame on the Giant Fox began to burn wildly, its color growing deeper and darker, until—

it turned into an extremely eerie black‑red hue.

The black‑red flame, like infernal karma fire, leapt wildly across the Giant Fox, each pulse sending a heart‑stopping ripple.

The Giant Fox's size grew even larger in the flames, its hollow eyes turned blood‑red, and the aura surrounding it was no longer Lapis Flame but a magic steeped in intense Corrosion.

The most terrifying thing was that in the Giant Fox's hand, a massive Black Greatsword materialized out of thin air!

The sword's design was identical to Saber's Sword of Covenant Victory—only entirely jet‑black, its blade streaked with blood‑red veins, exuding a suffocating pressure.

The Giant Fox raised the greatsword and slashed toward the Divine Lord!

The Divine Lord lifted his Golden Spear to block!

"Clang—!!!"

That deafening sound made the whole city tremble!

The golden light collided with the black‑red light, exploding into a terrifying shockwave that instantly flattened the already precarious surrounding buildings.

The Divine Lord was knocked back several hundred meters by the sword; his massive golden form wavered in midair before finally steadied.

But Jing Yuan could feel the Divine Lord's light had dimmed considerably, and the black‑red light was Corroding his body, weakening him bit by bit.

The Giant Fox gave the Divine Lord no chance to recover.

It opened its massive mouth, and deep in its throat the black‑red light began to coalesce!

The light grew brighter and brighter, eventually forming an absurdly thick Light Pillar that spewed out from the Giant Fox's mouth!

The black‑red Light Pillar streaked like a falling star, trailing a long flame trail straight toward the Divine Lord!

The Divine Lord raised his Golden Spear to block, but the Light Pillar was too fast and too powerful—when it struck, his massive golden body was hurled backward, crashing through building after building before smashing into a distant ruin, raising clouds of dust!

Jing Yuan stood in the shattered corridor, watching the scene outside the window, and shook his head with a wry smile.

"This time… the trouble's gotten big."

Perspective shift.

Bai Hang hid inside a half‑collapsed building, cautiously observing the battlefield through the broken window.

It's too chaotic.

The golden Divine Lord, the black‑red Giant Fox, and the two entwined figures among the ruins—she couldn't see Huo Huo at all.

The Giant Fox was so conspicuous that it completely obscured its master's presence.

Moreover, the situation on Jing Yuan's side seemed dire; after the Divine Lord was repelled, the black‑red light continued spreading over him, its Corrosion speed visible to the naked eye.

Bai Hang bit her lip, her palms slick with sweat.

She had to do something.

But at that moment, a voice came from behind:

"Tsk tsk, this sight is truly spectacular."

Bai Hang spun around abruptly, her bow already drawn, the Ice Arrow aimed straight at the guy leaning against the wall.

Sha Jin slumped there, his whole body filthy beyond recognition.

His robes now resembled rags scavenged from a trash heap, his golden hair a tangled nest, his face covered in ash, sweat, and a few dried bloodstains.

Yet he kept smiling.

That smile was weary and helpless, yet somehow carried an indescribable nonchalance.

Bai Hang stared at him, her vigilance not wavering a bit.

The guy had been silent since earlier; she was about to forget him, and now he suddenly spoke—who knows what scheme he has?

Sha Jin didn't look at her; his gaze passed the window, landing on the massive golden figure outside.

"Divine Lord of the Thunder‑Driving, Lightning‑Striking, Demon‑Pursuing, Filth‑Sweeping Heaven…"

He pronounced the name haltingly, his voice hoarse yet oddly carrying a strange… familiarity, "It's an honor to finally hear your great name."

Bai Hang was stunned.

His azure eyes widened enormously, and his bow nearly slipped from his hands.

He… what did he say?

That name—the full name of Jing Yuan's Divine Lord that even she couldn't finish—how could this filthy guy possibly know it?!

"You—!"

Bai Hang drew her bow again, the Ice Arrow's tip aimed at Sha Jin's brow, "What did you just say?!"

Sha Jin withdrew his gaze, looked at her, and tilted his head.

"Hm? Such a big reaction?"

"Don't give me any half‑measures!"

Bai Hang's voice changed pitch, "How do you know that name?!"

Sha Jin looked at her as if facing a great enemy and couldn't help but laugh.

"It seems this miss… knows that general."

Bai Hang's pupils contracted.

She realized her reaction just now was too extreme, but it's too late to take it back now.

She could only steel herself and keep asking:

"Who exactly are you?!"

Sha Jin did not answer immediately.

He leaned against the wall, his gaze measuring Bai Hang, a hint of thoughtful light flashing in his eyes.

Silver‑white long hair, azure eyes, that pair of fluffy Fox Ears, the fluffy fox tail, the black attire, and the bow that glowed blue—these traits reminded him of something he had once seen in a document.

Five Braves of the Clouds.

The legendary combination.

"Bai Hang."

He suddenly spat out the name, his tone as flat as if talking about the weather.

Bai Hang's pupils instantly contracted to the limit!

The bowstring buzzed— and tightened!

"You—what are you saying?! I don't understand! Speak human language! Who exactly are you—?!!"

Sha Jin looked at her flushed face, at her expression that was shocked, angry, and tinged with panic, and suddenly felt this scene… was somewhat familiar.

He recalled that Fen Mao girl, her perpetually bewildered face, and her chaotic reactions.

The two of them really did look a bit alike.

Sha Jin smiled, braced against the wall and slowly stood up.