The Butcher had sacrificed all eight of his arms, becoming a "Human Stick" with empty sleeves. He looked at Lu Yu and asked unwillingly:
"Are we really not fighting?"
I sacrificed all my arms, even burned my life force, and after unleashing my ultimate move, even if we don't fight to the death, we should at least exchange a couple of blows, right?
But Lu Yu just flipped the table and refused to play!
You should have said so earlier!
"We're all adults, all this fighting and killing is so unpleasant.
You were fighting for your life, and I felt it was very dangerous. What if I get accidentally scraped? Even hurting the flowers and grass wouldn't be good!"
Lu Yu spread his hands and said with a smile, looking at the Butcher who was still stunned in place:
"Feel free to leave.
I haven't set any traps. Since we're enemies, I won't see you off.
Are you perhaps still wanting a gift…"
As Lu Yu said this, he had a sudden realization. He had Little Spider open the Void Treasure Chest, fumbled around for a mont, then pulled out a beautifully packaged box of Glutinous Rice Cake Pastry printed with a Hot Spring Town design.
He tossed it out casually. With a thud, it landed in front of the Butcher, scaring him so much that he scrambled backward.
Afraid it was another bomb!
Seeing this, Lu Yu shook his head, feeling that all trust between people was gone.
The hearts of n are not what they used to be!
However, Lu Yu maintained his composure and said:
"These are the specialty pastries of Hot Spring Town. Just take them back as a local specialty product to recuperate."
See, this is what you call class from Great Benefactor Lu!
Giving local specialty products even to his enemies!
As for those loyal to , that goes without saying.
If you understand, applaud!
Pfft!
Hearing this, Chiyue Honglian couldn't help but laugh, as radiant and captivating as a hundred flowers blooming.
She had to admit, this future brother-in-law of hers was truly despicable.
Although she didn't understand why Lu Yu would give up the chance to surround and kill his opponent, but…
This was even more infuriating than losing a fight!
"This kid really has a knack for pissing people off!"
Lilith also flapped the small wings on her back, thinking to herself how incredible it was. If it were her, after going all out to use her ultimate move, she probably wouldn't be able to sleep at night if she didn't have a fight.
She might even wake up in the middle of the night, muttering, "How could he do that…"
As for why Lu Yu didn't attack, she already knew. She had also sensed a trace of a dangerous aura from this Butcher.
He most likely had other trump cards!
To kill him, one would probably have to pay a considerable price!
But now that the location of the Ancient Phoenix Nest was secured, the opponent didn't have much value, so forcibly killing him was pointless.
Easily scaring the opponent into using his full strength, effortlessly inflicting serious injury on him, was already the best possible outco.
Top-tier resourcefulness.
It's a real sha this guy wasn't born in the Abyss!
"Mmm…"
Seeing this scene, Chiyue ng also took out the pastries she had bought from her Spatial Secret Treasure, and with a gentle flick, threw them on top, stacking them perfectly, without a sliver of difference.
Hers was on top, Lu Yu's was on the bottom!
Seeing this, the ahoge on her head swayed gently. Although her expression was still calm, one could tell she was very happy.
This scene left the people of Hot Spring Town dumbfounded. It was one thing for the two of you to act like the husband sings and the wife follows, but why were you playing a box stacking ga in front of an evil demonic beast?
Low Damage, Extrely Insulting!
Thinking of this, they looked at the Butcher with an inexplicable hint of pity in their eyes.
The Molten Mountain Demon was at least beaten to death by the Imperial Black Crimson Dragon Ant; that was a death in battle!
But this guy right here, this was pure Social Death!
"…"
The Butcher looked at the pastries on the ground. He could sense they weren't a trap.
In that mont, he completely lost his composure. An unprecedented rage surged into his heart, finding it incomprehensible, how such a despicable person could exist in this world!
His heart was filled with resentnt.
Although he had succeeded in his intimidation as he wished, he felt no sense of accomplishnt at all, only imnse frustration.
So infuriating!
The worst part was, he couldn't even fight to the death!
Even with the trump card Eighth Finger gave him, his chances of winning a fight were still slim.
At best, he could take one or two people down with him, but he would definitely die here.
His ideal was to follow the Great Benevolent Father to reshape this world.
Before that, he could not die, nor was he willing to!
Lu Yu had pinpointed exactly this, striking his weakness!
The whole ti, he was being had in the palm of his opponent's hand!
"Hmph!"
The Butcher snorted coldly, suppressing the rage in his heart. He gave Lu Yu a deep look but didn't make any threats.
In his view, that was just the frenzied barking of the weak.
He subconsciously wanted to form a Cursed Seal to leave, then suddenly rembered he had no hands…
So the Butcher swung his empty sleeves.
The Fla-Bound Serpent-Headed Wisdom King behind him bent down, lifted him up, and with flas surging around its body, it turned into a Fla teor under the wary gazes of the crowd, speeding away in the opposite direction.
Wherever it passed, the ground was scorched black and rocks lted, a testant to the rage in his heart!
"Demonic beasts these days, they're more hot-tempered than the last.
So rude!"
Lu Yu shrugged his shoulders. Trying to play the mutual destruction card with him, no way!
It was a pity that, just as the Butcher himself had said, he was no longer the Stitched Demon Leader.
The Limb-Grafting Blood-Silk Worms had also been dismantled and were not his core ability.
Otherwise, even a Morning Star Rank Stitched Demon facing Little Mouse would be nothing but fish on the chopping block, to be kneaded at will.
Now, his trump cards were unclear, and Little Mouse was also greatly exhausted, so victory wasn't guaranteed.
The main thing was this guy's materials… naly the Limb-Grafting Blood-Silk Worms, and Lu Yu had already obtained the Thousand-Faced Great Demon.
The risk outweighed the reward.
One can't do a losing business!
"But the Faceless Brotherhood is truly mysterious.
They can even suppress contamination!"
Lu Yu pondered, recalling the God's Finger he encountered in Border Tomb Village. If not for his overpowered ability, the Eye of Truth, which connected to the Gate of Truth, he too would have been deceived by her.
In the end, even the Peak Luminous Moon President Sikong failed to capture this person, which showed how terrifying their strength was.
Moreover, this group was likely connected to the Dusk Church, and their target was probably the severed limbs of the Incarnation of the Mother of Dusk.
Guys who act purely for amusent are indeed troubleso!
"Once my strength increases a bit more, it's ti to go deeper into the Abandoned Urban Area to search for the location of the Mother of Dusk's seal, or to find the Order's specific actions. Then, even if there's a conspiracy, I won't be passive…"
Even if I can't find those guys, I can collect so demonic beast materials.
Maybe I'll find skills suitable for my pet beasts.
Besides that, he hadn't forgotten the Maddened Blood Hyenas.
These creatures at the bottom of the Abandoned Urban Area's food chain had allowed him to create the Accelerated Healing Life-type Skill Secret Food.
Going deeper into the Abandoned Urban Area, I wonder if I'll encounter more powerful demonic beasts that have wandered over from the Frenzied Plateau.
Otherwise, I can only go to the place most influenced by the "Mad God," that deity who selflessly spreads the power of evolution, to collect materials and create High-Speed Regeneration.
The Abandoned Urban Area, the Frenzied Plateau, and going into the Void to find food for Little Spider.
Looking at it this way, Lu Yu found his schedule was quite full.
So many chives, all lined up to be harvested!
As for the Border Battlefield or the College Entrance Exam, he had already made his decision…
As Lu Yu was thinking, an eager-looking Chiyue Honglian walked over.
But before she could speak, he spoke first:
"The Molten Mountain Demon was the clan leader of this tribe. Its mories show that the Ancient Phoenix Nest only opens on specific days.
We'll have to wait a while. We can explore it together then!"
After all, it was exploring an ecological kingdom created by an ancient divine beast.
Especially since the Undying Celestial Phoenix mastered the Law of Nirvana, it was highly likely still alive.
A mystic realm where the ecosystem lord has died and one where the ecosystem lord still exists are completely different concepts, fraught with danger.
Chiyue Honglian's strength was already at the top tier among Spirituality Transformation powerhouses, and she was trustworthy. Rather than simply selling the information, it was better to turn her into an ally, so they could look out for each other.
Her pet beast, the Abyssal Red Sparrow, also had a connection with the Undying Celestial Phoenix. Perhaps the family behind her would know so of the hidden secrets of the Ancient Phoenix Nest ecological kingdom.
"Okay!"
Chiyue Honglian readily agreed. Having a mystic realm… and a God of War's help, the success rate of finding the Abyssal Red Sparrow's evolution core material would be even higher.
"I…"
Chiyue ng opened her mouth to say sothing, but Lilith at her side reminded her:
"You should make a trip ho and prepare for the evolution of your Abyssal Demon Eye. It's best to have your Mother help you evolve your Spiritual Puzzle and lay the foundation."
After being busy for so long, it was finally ti to reap the rewards!
And it was also a chance for Chiyue Honglian.
Don't be the Sha of the Succubi anymore!
Chiyue ng pursed her lips and didn't speak, tacitly agreeing to it all, but the ahoge on her head visibly drooped.
When Chiyue Honglian heard this, she suddenly realized a problem.
If her younger sister needed a lot of ti for her tamorphosis, and Lilith also had to stay in Great Abyss City, then wouldn't the only people exploring the Ancient Phoenix Nest be her and Lu Yu?
This was just like the plots of certain inappropriate manga. Due to so accident, the younger sister goes on a business trip, leaving only the older sister and the brother-in-law together, and then all sorts of accidents happen, and in the end they beco…
A Fine ss of a Family!
Thinking of this, a deep sense of guilt surged in Chiyue Honglian's heart, but she didn't know how to refuse.
She secretly glanced at the calm-faced Lu Yu.
Powerful, wise, calm and composed.
He was indeed exactly like her dream ideal partner, it was just a pity…
He was her brother-in-law!
Lu Yu didn't know about Chiyue Honglian's inner turmoil. Surrounded by the residents of Hot Spring Town, he walked towards the mountain villa.
Little Spider followed obediently by his side. As for Little Mouse…
it went to pick up the two boxes of pastries.
Such delicious things couldn't be wasted. They could be traded for many bags of potato chips.
It would eat one box itself, and share the other with Eggy when it woke up.
To let it know that Little Mouse had not forgotten its underling!
Chiyue ng also followed them back.
Only Chiyue Honglian was still in a daze, already imagining cliché plots like encountering danger while exploring the Ancient Phoenix Nest and being hit by an Aphrodisiac Poison.
It's just that succubi have a high resistance to this type of drug.
Should I pretend to be reserved… No, no, what am I thinking!?
The Ancient Phoenix Nest is a place radiated by the Undying Celestial Phoenix's ecosystem. How could plants with such toxins appear? At most, there would be Phoenix Tree Wood and Undying Grass.
How boring… oh no, that's good…
Just as she was lost in her wild thoughts, Lilith's voice sounded from behind her:
"As a succubus, just go and take what you like!"
"I don't understand what you're talking about!" Chiyue Honglian said, forcing herself.
Lilith just smiled without a word.
They were both succubi, what was the point of pretending? Your heart-shaped tail is already wrapped around your wine glass legs, leaving red marks on your fair skin. It's one of the signs of a succubus's excitent.
Chiyue Honglian was a little embarrassed. Watching her younger sister's silhouette following Lu Yu, she suddenly cald down, sighed, and said:
"ngng is in love with soone like this for the first ti.
You haven't forgotten, have you? Her personality wasn't like this before. She used to be a crybaby, and loved to hide in your cabinet to cry.
But as long as we brought her candy from the outside world, she would be very happy. Every ti we battled, I would protect her.
When she saw get hurt, she would anxiously go get dicine, crying while she treated my wounds. She's really a very gentle child…"
Lilith was about to say sothing, but her gaze grew deep, as if she was seeing across ti to that timid, crybaby little succubus.
Chiyue Honglian's expression was nostalgic. Her pair of crimson eyes suddenly looked at Lilith, turning serious:
"Lilith, can you tell why ngng is missing so much of her human nature?"
To this, Lilith was only silent, flapping her small wings without speaking.
Chiyue Honglian didn't press the matter either, because she knew that Chiyue ng held a huge secret, and that she, along with Chiyue Xi, were the core of the Succubus Race's plan!
The one who had decided all this was their mother!
The supre King of the Succubus Race!
If she hadn't t Lu Yu, which enriched her emotions, Chiyue Honglian couldn't imagine what her younger sister would have beco.
She might have beco like those ancient existences, gradually growing indifferent to all living beings, under the beautiful na of—divinity!
Whoosh!
Suddenly, a strong wind blew from all directions, sending Chiyue Honglian's silver hair flying.
She slowly stretched out her hand and clenched it in the air. The fierce wind stopped abruptly, everything fell silent, and her crimson-flad wings retracted.
At this mont, she had once again beco that badass Crimson Lotus Valkyrie!
Chiyue Honglian strode forward and said without looking back:
"I know that Mother's stratagem is grand, and the continuation of the Succubus Race is also very important, but those are things for the future. Right now, I am just an older sister who wants to protect her younger sister, nothing more!"
Did she really not have good feelings for Lu Yu?
To be honest, she did!
As the only man who could get close to the three sisters, he had a natural advantage.
Moreover, whether it was his appearance, personality, moral character, strength, or wisdom, he was almost perfect.
The more one interacted with him, the more captivating he beca!
Traveling with him felt like always walking on the right path, with no need to worry about getting lost.
Every one of his good qualities made Chiyue Honglian's heart flutter!
But the more it was like this, the more Chiyue Honglian hoped for her sister's happiness.
As for herself… she had long been accustod to walking alone!
If soone had to pay a price for this grand plan, then let it be her, the big sister!
Lilith watched Chiyue Honglian's departing silhouette, let out a long breath, and murmured:
"Looks like it backfired.
This kid's sudden sentintal display is making want to cry… wait, I think I'm a wooden cabinet. I don't have tear glands, I can only leak water.
But this silly child is really overthinking things. You were never sacrifices, but once you've started down this path, you truly can't help yourselves…"
On the other side, the Butcher was carried westward by the Fla-Bound Serpent-Headed Wisdom King.
Suddenly, his clothes puffed up. He subconsciously looked down and saw a mask with a "Ж" pattern staring straight at him, which was rather weird.
Bang!
The Fla-Bound Serpent-Headed Wisdom King ford a seal with its eight arms. The hundred-ter radius around it burst into flas, and in the next mont, it transford into a towering pillar of fire!
Pillar of Burning Fire!
Boom!
All the plants and animals within the attack range were instantly turned to ashes.
The ground was scorched black, and sparks filled the air.
After doing all this, the Butcher calmly said:
"Co out!"
"Heehee, Blood Wolf, you're really getting smarter.
Looks like I have quite the Beast Tar Talent!"
Accompanied by a string of bell-like laughter, Eighth Finger erged from the Void, but her body had shrunk drastically to only the size of a fist, looking like a chibi version.
The Butcher wasn't surprised by this, because his final trump card was the Mask Avatar created by Eighth Finger.
The chibi Eighth Finger pinched a small cloud, sat on it, and swung her fair legs. Looking at the Butcher's miserable state, she said with a grin:
"That performance just now was absolutely brilliant! That kid Lu Yu is getting cooler and cooler.
So much amusent, he played you for a complete fool. As expected of the collection item I want to get my hands on the most.
He's becoming more and more excellent!"
Listening to his own ally ramble on with praise for the opponent, the corner of the Butcher's mouth under his mask twitched slightly. Speechless, he said:
"So you were just watching the show the whole ti?"
"How could that be? I even ate lon seeds and waterlon.
You know, that lon was really sweet, guaranteed ripe…"
Eighth Finger watched the Butcher's anger build up, and at the mont he was about to explode, she changed the subject:
"But don't be angry. It's not that I didn't want to act, but those guys around him are not simple.
Their trump cards are not sothing my little avatar can contend with. A safe retreat was your best option!"
The Butcher snorted coldly and asked, "Next, are we going to the Ancient Phoenix Nest?"
"Go… Of course we're going, but not now!"
The chibi Eighth Finger's tone took a turn as she said playfully:
"After all, that place isn't simple.
It involves so taboos. Ninth Finger's side is also about to wrap up recently, and Fan Lü is also making preparations.
After completing a few more arrangents, we can begin the grand drama of pushing down the High Tower. We can't leave the Borderlands for now."
The Butcher's face darkened.
So he had been busy for so long, played like a monkey by that kid Lu Yu, and in the end, all he got was a piece of information that was temporarily useless!
Before he could fly into a rage, a single sentence from the chibi Eighth Finger made him swallow all his anger:
"It's a good opportunity. You've gotten rid of these Limb-Grafting Dregs, and your spirituality has beco pure.
It's ti to ascend to Morning Star. Otherwise, don't say I didn't include you in the fun things to co, heehee…"
Hearing this, the Butcher looked at the adorable figure in front of him, his back already soaked in cold sweat.
Could it be that all of this was just a calculation to make him remove his impurities and ascend to Morning Star faster?
Boom!
However, before he could speak, the giant Void Ghost Mask appeared, swallowed the Butcher in one gulp, and disappeared, leaving only the Fla-Bound Serpent-Headed Wisdom King silently bowing its head, its body dimming and gradually dissipating into sparks.
The First Stitched Demon had completely beco history!
……………………………………
On the other side, Lu Yu, Little Mouse, and the others ate, drank, and played at the Hot Spring Mountain Villa for two days, finally making up for that missed Hot Pot al, which moved Little Mouse to tears of joy.
However, Little Spider wasn't interested in the Hot Pot and was being a curious onlooker on the side, a satisfied expression on its face.
As for the Operation Hot Spring Battle that Chiyue ng had prepared, it was shelved because she was in a bad mood for the past two days, knowing she had to go ho soon.
During this ti, however, Lu Yu received the thanks of the town's residents. After all, without him, their holand would not have been saved.
Although the volcano was a bit weaker now, the basic ecological environnt was barely preserved.
The safety factor was higher!
In addition, so videos fild by the villagers were bought out by the content creator [Mighty Boy], who specialized in editing Lu Yu's videos, as soon as they were posted online, allowing many people to make a small profit.
Therefore, to show their gratitude, all kinds of mountain goods and wild ga were given to him for free, making even Lu Yu a little embarrassed.
Little Mouse, on the other hand, refused nothing.
It originally wanted to stuff them into Sister Spider's Void Treasure Chest, but found that it had already been filled with waterlons, leaving it mouse-struck dumb.
So it settled for the next best thing, packing everything into a large bundle on its back, ready to take it back and hide it in its hamster reserve granary.
The Greedy Mouse is online!
After returning to Great Abyss City, Lu Yu parted ways with Chiyue ng and the others. He was the center of attention along the way, with people even coming up to ask for autographs and photos.
Lu Yu only found out after asking that after professional editing, the Hot Spring Town incident had already spread online and had once again made it to the top ten on the Borderlands' trending topics.
Many people were shocked.
It hadn't been long, yet Lu Yu had beco stronger again!
And this ti was even more exaggerated than the last. He didn't even appear himself; just one pet beast appeared and suppressed a Spirituality Transformation level Abyssal Demon!
It made many people suspect that he had already broken through to the Gold Rank!
If they didn't know that the Primordial Spirit Ascension Fruit was suspected to be in the hands of the Proliferating Green Dragon or The Disciple, they would have almost thought Lu Yu had obtained it.
However, there were plenty of smart people online. They quickly deduced that Lu Yu's pet beast had likely broken through first, while he himself still needed so polishing.
But he was close to a breakthrough, which made many people envious.
Not because of his leveling speed, but because of his will that was unafraid of contamination!
People who have gone mad are indeed badass!
This also led to the ntal hospital in Great Abyss City suddenly receiving a large batch of fake patients, leaving the doctors speechless.
In the end, they had to scare off this group of idle people by confiscating their phones upon arrival and forcing them into an internet detox for a day!
The Imperial Black Crimson Dragon Ant also blew up in popularity again. The absolute might it displayed, the every punch hits flesh violence, and the final plot reversal—the reason for its anger was actually that the opponent had knocked over its hot pot!
It was both hilarious and absurd!
But it was precisely this foodie personality that made everyone feel the Imperial Black Crimson Dragon Ant was very cute and down-to-earth.
It instantly gained countless fans, and even a dedicated fan club was established.
"…"
Lu Yu could handle the enthusiasm of the passersby at first, but as more and more people gathered, almost forming an encirclent, he got scared and quickly had Little Spider take him away, teleporting directly back ho.
"Phew! My original body is still the most comfortable!"
Little Mouse finally returned to its original form. After storing the food it had brought back this ti, it flopped onto its Sofa Throne and continued watching TV dramas.
Little Spider, on the other hand, started to boil water, preparing to brew so clear tea to wash away the grease from all the rich food they'd had recently.
Lu Yu watched this scene with a smile, truly hoping that these leisurely days could last forever.
"That's why I desire power even more!"
He sighed with emotion, took out the Soul Fruits he had harvested this ti, and swallowed them in one gulp. Pure soul power surged directly into his soul, strengthening his ntal energy.
Crack! Crack!
With two monarch cubs acting as filters to convert primordial spiritual energy, Lu Yu had naturally long since accumulated enough spiritual energy. He thus easily broke through to Mid-tier Gold.
It was just a pity that as his strength increased, his base level also grew larger, and after two Soul Fruits, he was still a little short.
In the end, he advanced to being just one step away from High-tier Gold.
But such a breakthrough speed, if it got out, would be enough to cause a sensation throughout the entire Alliance and attract countless experts for research!
The increase in rank brought a massive surge in the spiritual energy within his body, and his physique was also significantly strengthened, greatly improving his overall strength.
Little Mouse and Little Spider also broke through in rank along with him.
In tandem, the Pasture in The Herder Spiritual Puzzle expanded further, and the Chaos Egg's aura grew even stronger.
It was just as Lilith had said.
Only after reaching Spirituality Transformation would he have a chance to incubate it!
And he also had to complete the concept of "Herding"!
"This is indeed troubleso…"
Although Lu Yu was worried, he didn't plan to study it now. After all, he had rested for two days.
It was ti to get down to business!
"It's also ti… to enter the Void Ecology!"
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