Lord Holy Sword is unreliable again.

The information compiled by the Holy Sword appeared in Wang Hong's mind: "4 Dragons, 6 Foxes, 3 Dogs, 4 White Tigers, 2 Vermilion Birds, 1 Phoenix..."

He was too weak to look up; the message from the Holy Sword had overwhelmed his mind, and he was on the verge of collapse.

Wang Hong slowly walked up to the fifteen-year-old Crimson Flame Fox. It was a small, fiery red fox with dull fur and closed eyes.

Because of Lu Qingyuan's presence, he instinctively felt more concerned about the people of the Spirit Fox Clan.

She sensed someone approaching and let out a low sob, "Please, sir, the clan chief just took my herbs yesterday, and I have no spiritual power left. Please, spare me..."

Wang Hong sensed that the figures in the other iron cages seemed to be trembling slightly, as if afraid that he would make a sound.

Wang Hong's heart skipped a beat: "Could it be that beast Lu Feng... Lu Feng, damn it! No, this spirit fox hasn't even taken human form yet, it can't be... Besides, she was talking about spiritual power, yes, she was talking about spiritual power!"

Wang Hong dared not think any further...

Lu Feng, a dignified peak Golden Core cultivator, actually did such a thing? If he wanted to increase his cultivation by absorbing young demons in the Qi Refining stage, how many people would he have to harm?

Lu Feng, holy crap!

No wonder Qingxiang knelt down and prayed devoutly when she saw the ancestral phantom! Perhaps she had already guessed what her father had done!

Wang Hong gently said to the little fox, "Don't be afraid, I am not a member of the Spirit Fox Clan!"

The little fox seemed unable to open its eyes, instinctively trying to retreat but unable to, its body curled up. Hearing it wasn't a member of the spirit fox clan, it grew even more terrified: "My lord, please spare me! My lord, please kill me!"

Wang Hong felt even more distressed. What was it that made her even more afraid?

He instantly thought of the power behind Huang Ji, Wang Dutou, and Shi Nutian—Tian Sha! It must be that bunch of bastards!

Although Wang Hong has no spiritual energy within him, he has plenty of holy swords! First, we need to find a way to build a relationship and figure out the situation!

The holy sword within Wang Hong's body emitted a soft hum, and wisps of spiritual energy converged towards the little fox across the prison. However, this only intensified her fear. Seeing her utterly despondent expression, Wang Hong's eyes were filled with bewilderment: "I'm transferring spiritual energy to you, why are you afraid?"

The little fox finally opened her eyes: "My lord, I know you want to play games with me, but why do you..." She let out another heartbreaking sigh, but said no more.

Seeing this, Wang Hong's anger intensified. What kind of torment must one have gone through to interpret someone's kindness as an act of evil?

The fox then let out a self-deprecating laugh: "My lord, you're in high spirits! Transferring spiritual energy to me is merely to activate the meridians within my body, so that you can extract even more spiritual energy when you absorb it again."

She suddenly flew into a rage again, "Heh heh, you bunch of beasts, despicable beasts, scum, beasts who won't rest in peace even after death! Kill me then, if you have the guts, kill me!"

Wang Hongxin felt a pang of pain, remembering how good Lu Qingyuan had been to him, and he instinctively felt a sense of closeness to this little fox.

Anger and pity even clouded his judgment. What kind of person would do such a thing to a little girl! In his eyes, these were just children!

The most vicious thing this little girl could think of is "beast"!

Wang Hong remained silent. After the light of the holy sword dimmed and the transmission of spiritual energy gradually ceased, he declared resolutely, "I am the descendant of the Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox, and I will definitely rescue you!"

"A nine-tailed celestial fox?" A glimmer of light appeared in the fox's eyes, but it quickly dimmed. "My lord, you seem to be in high spirits! Isn't that nine-tailed celestial fox watching us from outside?"

Wang Hong was speechless. The Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox was indeed right outside, just a door away! Why? Why was that?

Wang Hong felt the flames in his heart burn even brighter, a scorching heat rising from within! The stark contrast between the nine-tailed celestial fox lying quietly in the sacred shrine and the divine beast suffering torture in the dark room almost drove Wang Hong to madness!

The Holy Sword seemed to sense Wang Hong's fury, and its brow emitted a dazzling light, illuminating the dark room as if it were daytime! The rage rising in his heart was like a small sun, radiating boundless light!

Holy Sword, tell me the hell why this is happening!

Even though the nine-tailed celestial fox was in a deep sleep, did it not sense any of this at all? Do those who commit evil here have no reverence for their ancestors or for the transcendent beings?

What kind of twisted mind would commit such an outrageous act in this ancestral hall, in the place where ancestors rest, in the place where celestial foxes slumber?

[An abnormal emotional fluctuation was detected in the sword wielder...]

[Emotional intensity: Meets the unlocking criteria...]

[Mood: Unlock conditions not met...]

[Ability: Unlock conditions not met...]

Unlock, unlock my ass! You're blocking everything! You can use it yourself, I'm not using it anymore!

Wang Hong calmed down and began to think carefully.

There was clearly no one else in the secret hall now, except for the nine-tailed celestial fox imprisoned here! Could it be that it discovered the secret of this place, and happened to sense the phantom I released, so it brought me here?

As for the Holy Sword's mention of a deep hibernation, Wang Hong remained noncommittal. How could the Holy Sword possibly observe such behavior? It might even have heard Wang Hong muttering about it!

Why did the Heavenly Fox send him here? He's just a mortal experience point baby! Could it be using him as nourishment? Did it sense his Holy Sword and try to seize it? Wang Hong's heart skipped a beat at this thought; the thought was terrifying!

Also, why didn't Lu Qingyuan and Huang San come to save me? Qingxiang has always wanted to know her father's secret, why didn't she come to find me?

Damn it, Holy Sword, you son of a bitch, say something! What do we do now?!

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The Purple Star Domain, the Four Continents.

Beside the deep blue Cangming Star, specks of blue light flickered, and space seemed to be distorted here, yet it did not emit any aura.

The enormous pavilions and towers are arranged in a staggered pattern, resembling flying dragons and dancing phoenixes.

In a small pavilion, wisps of tea smoke rise, tinged with a faint golden hue in the setting sun.

Xuan sat facing Lu Huaiyuan. She slightly raised her wrist and gently pressed the lid of the teapot with her fingertips. Water flowed from the spout, a thin line falling into the cup with a clear, melodious sound, like a wind chime on the eaves in the distance.

She lowered her head, a strand of hair falling beside her cheek, swaying with the tilt of the flowing water.

The aroma of tea gradually spread, mingling with a touch of ethereal fragrance, weaving a thin, warm curtain in the small pavilion where the two were seated.

Xuan put down the teapot and saw Lu Huaiyuan's ashen face. She sighed softly.

News of the Holy Sword has finally arrived!

The harrowing escape was thwarted by the enemy's pursuit. After all, this was the edge of the universe, a place where ancient sages and powerful beings had paid a heavy price to teleport to.

"It seems that the situation in the four continents is indeed not optimistic. The once powerful divine beast has fallen to such a state." Lu Huaiyuan said, "I didn't expect that Wang Hong would actually go to the Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox. If it weren't for the Holy Sword using the secrets of heaven there to transmit the message, we don't know when we would have been able to find out about the situation in the four continents."

Xuan's heart was filled with mixed feelings. Although the Holy Sword was cautious and only sent back one message to avoid being exposed, this message was an unexpected joy for them!

"Wang Hong is quite lucky. It seems that the Firefly's selection of people does have its unique reasons." When Xuan Gang first saw Wang Hong, she questioned the Firefly's choice because Wang Hong's talent for cultivation was not top-notch, but only above average.

Lu Huaiyuan smiled nonchalantly and took a sip of tea: "I have never doubted this kid's abilities! Although he hasn't mastered the Heavenly Heart Righteous Qi Technique yet, judging from his current state, that time won't be far off."

Xuan remained noncommittal, stating that the Heavenly Heart Righteous Qi Technique required extremely strict conditions to learn, and that the current method was even under information blockade.

She frowned slightly, puzzled, and asked, "Where did that meteorite in Wang Hongmei's heart come from?"

Lu Huaiyuan fell into deep thought; meteorites were extremely special existences in the universe.

The meteorite between Wang Hong's brows seemed to have followed him there on its own. He found it unbelievable that something falling from the sky hadn't killed this mortal!

"Perhaps this is why the Torch chose Wang Hong. Legend has it that some people with great fortune are favored by the heavens and receive the assistance of the power of heaven and earth."

Lu Huaiyuan suddenly changed the subject: "I never imagined these vermin would be so persistent, like maggots clinging to a bone!"

He grew increasingly furious as he spoke, "Those bastards who went to the Four Continents back then couldn't even handle a bunch of insects, and they wiped out the entire human race!"

"There must have been some secrets we didn't know about back then. Those who went to the Four Continents were the elite!" Xuan felt suffocated. The original Fire Seed Project was just a precaution. The real main force and core members had fled with the major sects and come to this Ziwei Star Region.

"Heh, that's fine! Hmph! I'll make these insects understand that my human race is the true holy race of the universe! Perhaps our ancestors foresaw all this calamity, otherwise why would they have commanded us to pour thousands of years of effort into the Holy Sword and the Flame of Life!"

Lu Huaiyuan's eyes gleamed: "Without evil spirits, how could a sage be born? It is precisely at this critical moment when the great edifice is crumbling and the Holy Clan is in peril that we are born to fulfill our destiny. Heaven is about to bestow a great responsibility upon us!"

Upon hearing this, Xuan silently wished him well: Wang Hong, you must grow up quickly! I will help you.

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