Just as Li Yang felt they had delved deep enough and wondered if they could now disperse to search for the origin, a sharp surge of energy struck from ahead. Li Yang was greatly alarmed and quickly summoned his Dao Saber, striking out instantly. The Dao Saber shot towards the energy surge, but it was directly sent flying. Li Yang spat out a mouthful of blood, clearly not lightly injured.
Li Er was startled and quickly moved to Li Yang's side. He looked into the distance, noticing many energy surges appearing around them. It seemed as though a battle was taking place at a very deep level. This, he surmised, must only be residual energy!
Li Yang had already gotten up and looked into the depths. "Is this the aftermath of a battle? So powerful? Could it be that a peak Ancestor Saint or even an Ancestor God is fighting inside?"
Li Er shook his head, unsure himself, but he knew there must be great terror within.
"Shall we go take a look? Who knows, we might find something to pick up!" Li Er suggested.
Li Yang grinned. This scenario felt so familiar, like he had just experienced it a few days ago. Was it happening again?
Tang San even shouted in the group chat, "No way, no way! This is a bit too much like cheating. Once was enough, why a second time?"
Ye Fan could no longer watch. If there were any more people offering themselves up, he'd report them.
Ming He and Zhun Ti exchanged glances, their hearts sinking. This was far too un-mystical. Would people keep lining up to offer benefits? This would truly shatter the mental fortitude of those who worked hard to cultivate.
"Let's forget it. This looks anything but simple. We should withdraw!" Li Yang directly shook his head. Just the residual energy had severely wounded him; he didn't think they could profit from this.
Li Er shrugged. Since Li Yang had spoken, he didn't mind either way. "Alright then, let's leave."
Zhuge Liang also had no objections. Hadn't he seen how Li Yang was heavily injured by just one strike? If he were to take that hit, he would likely perish on the spot. He couldn't afford such a risk.
Just as the three were about to retreat, a person covered in dark energy suddenly rushed out from the front, roaring loudly. Upon seeing the trio, he waved his sleeve, seemingly using a skill like "Sleeve Universe."
"Oh no, run!" Li Er immediately exclaimed. However, when he tried to use his teleportation ability, it was prohibited. This was because they were in combat, and not only that, this space possessed a special law that made such abilities impossible to use.
"Haha, letting you guys show off. Someone's about to die," Zhun Ti laughed heartily.
Of course, Li Er probably wouldn't die, being a Heavenly Dao Saint. A sliver of his Primordial Spirit was entrusted to the Heavenly Dao, allowing for resurrection. But Li Yang and Zhuge Liang did not have such a safeguard; they were surely finished.
Li Er was speechless. Zhun Ti, you are courting death! He immediately sent a banishment spell and a lightning bolt towards him.
"This is bad, we've been taken in," Li Yang said.
"Buy a World Crossing Talisman. The moment he releases us, we'll use it," Li Er replied. The two instantly purchased World Crossing Talismans and held them, ready to flee at any moment.
After an unknown period of grogginess, a bright light suddenly appeared before them, and they heard a voice say, "My dear friends, kill me!"
Li Er, who had been preparing to escape, was stunned. Had he misheard?
Zhuge Liang and Li Yang also stopped, as this seemed rather unbelievable.
Taking another look at their surroundings, Li Er's eyes widened. This place appeared to be on an Origin Star, specifically a Fire Origin.
And judging by its potent density, it should have been more than enough to produce an Ancestor Saint of Fire without any pressure.
At this moment, Li Er could finally see the appearance of the speaker clearly. It was a middle-aged man, but he was enveloped in black energy. He was using the Fire Origin to suppress his demonic energy; he was someone tainted by Primordial Demonic Qi.
"Senior, what is this?" Li Er asked symbolically.
Li Yang and Zhuge Liang gathered beside Li Er. The middle-aged man then said, "My friends, I don't have much time left. Hurry and kill me, or I won't be able to suppress the demonic energy, and you will all die."
Upon hearing this, Li Yang immediately summoned his Dao Saber. The Dao Saber whirled in his hand, ready to strike.
"Alas, look at this. Damn it, there's still someone offering themselves up. The ground beneath us is a Fire Origin, right? Brothers, I'm a fire element user," Tang San wailed in the group chat, observing how these people's trials involved others actually offering help.
"Damn it!" Zhun Ti and Ming He cursed simultaneously, utterly speechless.
"Senior, are you an Ancestor God? Such a powerful being, to fall like this, it's a pity!" Li Er shook his head.
The middle-aged man said, "This is Primordial Demonic Qi. I was fortunate enough to escape, but there is no hope for me now. In fact, I suspect it was the Ancestor Demon's deliberate act to let me escape. Otherwise, even Di Shitian wouldn't have made it out, let alone me. I will count to three. Lower your defenses completely, and then you can strike."
Li Er quickly said, "Senior, it's like this. You must be one of the seniors who participated in that great battle. I just saved Senior Hao Yu earlier. I believe Senior can also reincarnate. Why must you seek death?"
The middle-aged man was taken aback, then overjoyed. Who would want to die if there was a chance to live? Since this young man mentioned that great battle and Hao Yu, he must have met Hao Yu.
"My friend, is there a way to save me?" the middle-aged man immediately asked.
Li Er released his Thirty-Six Grade Chaos Green Lotus and said, "Senior, this can absorb and suppress your Primordial Spirit. Of course, since Senior is too powerful now, we will need to obliterate your physical body and Primordial Spirit, and only then can your soul escape. However, this process will likely be quite painful."
The middle-aged man laughed heartily. "What is mere pain? Bring it on."
Li Er placed the Thirty-Six Grade Chaos Green Lotus above the middle-aged man's head and said to Li Yang, "Brother, it's up to you now."
Li Yang nodded. His Dao Saber struck out. This was still with the man specifically not putting up any defenses, and even so, Li Yang had to unleash his saber light more than ten times, leaving him sweating profusely.
Looking at the middle-aged man who was now only a Primordial Spirit, he spoke, "This is what I've gained over the years, gifted to you, my friend. I myself am a Thunder Element Ancestor God, and this origin should be compatible with that young friend. I'll give it to you as well. Earlier, I also obtained a Wind Element Origin, though it's not much. I don't know if it will be of help to you, but consider it my token of appreciation." As he spoke, a ring automatically flew to Li Er's front. Li Er nodded.
After the middle-aged man's soul was rescued, Li Er immediately took out a gourd and collected the soul. He then said, "Senior, rest assured and go for reincarnation. The matters that follow, leave them to us, the juniors."
"These few people have really struck it rich. They're practically cheating!" Ye Fan said helplessly!
"Boss is mighty! Boss, good stuff, don't forget about us!" Chen Chi Chi shouted directly in the group chat.