Chapter 897 - 974: Dao Yuanzi

Zuoqiu Yiren’s face was slightly somber as she looked at Ao Kai. If she were at her peak, although she would still be no match for Ao Kai, she could at least hold him off without any issue.

But now, her injuries were not healed. Besides Ao Kai, the dragon race had two Unity Realm experts and several Void Realm experts.

Whereas on her side, there were just her, Chen Mo, Ice Spirit, and Luo Yuan.

Completely outmatched.

Even with the missing Su Mengyan and Mu Qianqian, it would be the same.

One could say they were in a desperate situation now.

"Little Mo, soon I will find a way to create an opportunity for you to leave, so be prepared." Zuoqiu Yiren transmitted to Chen Mo.

"What opportunity?" Chen Mo raised his eyebrows. Given the circumstance, Chen Mo could not imagine what method Zuoqiu Yiren had to help him escape.

She might be planning something similar to what he considered, using a secret technique that burns life force to enhance strength.

"Yiren, don’t do anything rash." Chen Mo transmitted.

"Little Mo, from now on, you have to walk on your own."

Zuoqiu Yiren looked at Chen Mo with a smile on her face, her gaze gentle. She raised her hand to caress Chen Mo’s cheek in front of everyone.

"Yiren, what are you planning?"

Hearing words that felt like farewells, Chen Mo panicked internally and spoke without transmitting, blurting out for Zuoqiu Yiren not to do anything foolish.

Zuoqiu Yiren had already made up her mind.

In this desperate situation, the only way to find a glimmer of hope was to use this method.

It is a forbidden technique. When used, her strength would instantly soar to the Mahayana Realm.

But once used, it meant death and oblivion.

Ao Kai’s eyes flickered, guessing that Zuoqiu Yiren was possibly about to use a trump card that carried a heavy cost. Although he was unafraid, he didn’t want to see unnecessary harm, so he said, "My clan only wants Chen Mo; it was he who violated the dignity of my dragon race. It has nothing to do with you; there is no need for you to lay down your lives here for him."

A strong wave surged from within him.

He had already locked the space.

To prevent any unforeseen circumstances that might allow Chen Mo to slip away.

"Grand Commander..." Ao Huang and Ao Yan had suffered greatly at the hands of Zuoqiu Yiren, and evidently did not want Ao Kai to simply let Zuoqiu Yiren go.

But before their words were finished, Ao Kai stopped them.

"Senior Sister Zuoqiu, as long as the green hills remain, there will be no fear of not having firewood to burn. I know Senior Sister Zuoqiu does not wish for Brother Chen to have any harm come to him. But given the current situation, we have no choice but to abandon Brother Chen. As long as we survive, there will be a chance to avenge Brother Chen in the future. Senior Sister Zuoqiu, don’t act impulsively."

Luo Yuan was fearful that Zuoqiu Yiren might do something impulsive. After all, given the current situation, even if they fought with all their might, not surrendering Brother Chen, they were no match for Chen Mo.

This was a scenario of certain death. Since there was a way to survive, why not take it?

As long as they stayed alive, they could avenge Chen Mo in the future.

Upon hearing Luo Yuan’s transmission, Zuoqiu Yiren just coldly glanced at him, her expression indifferent.

That glance seemed to show Luo Yuan the hopelessness of not being liked by Zuoqiu Yiren.

"Senior Sister Zuoqiu, I’m sorry." Luo Yuan, like Li Yunchang, stepped aside.

Although he liked Zuoqiu Yiren, risking his life here for Chen Mo was not something he was willing to do.

He believed that any sane person would make the same choice.

Zuoqiu Yiren didn’t care about Luo Yuan’s choice.

Ice Spirit bit her lip, and after deep contemplation, decided to stand with Chen Mo, come what may.

Though her power was negligible.

Yet Chen Mo was willing to pay the price of a thousand years of life for her, what was her life worth?

"Zuoqiu Yiren, have you made up your mind?" Ao Kai had no time to waste as he spoke solemnly.

"I refuse." Zuoqiu Yiren replied resolutely.

The courage to face death moved Li Yunchang.

The third disciple by Li Yunchang’s side thought Zuoqiu Yiren’s decision was foolish.

There was clearly a chance to live.

"Senior Sister Zuoqiu, why do you choose this?" Luo Yuan did not understand her decision; even if they faced only one Unity Realm expert, they might have a chance to fight.

With three, there was completely no chance, why sacrifice life without cause?

Zuoqiu Yiren ignored him.

"Yiren, no." Chen Mo held her hand, pulling her behind him, and said to Ao Kai, "Bring it on, if you dare."

"Little Mo." Zuoqiu Yiren softly called out, then said, "Listen to me, live well."

Then she summoned the Purple Star Sword, and a purple light shone from between her brows, the mark of the Purple Star Body, like a tattoo, adding a touch of nobility to Zuoqiu Yiren.

An intense aura emanated from the center of Zuoqiu Yiren’s brows.

"Yiren, no." Chen Mo shouted. Given what she had said before, the cost of releasing this aura was astronomical.

The most likely cost was her life.

"Refusing a toast only to drink a forfeit."

Seeing this, Ao Kai snorted coldly, without saying any more nonsense. He exchanged glances with Elders Ao Huang and Ao Yan, nodding in agreement, and simultaneously, their figures darted forward, like wolves and tigers, charging at Zuoqiu Yiren.

Although Ao Kai alone could deal with Zuoqiu Yiren.

Now, looking at Zuoqiu Yiren clearly about to employ some secret technique, the three planned to join forces to defeat her before her technique could be deployed.