"Is it about to awaken?!"

Feeling the intense fluctuation of vitality, Xiao Ming's eyes were fixed on the willow stump.

But as the vitality trembled.

The entire secret realm also began to quiver slightly, as an invisible force of law descended at the village entrance.

It seemed to suppress the awakening of the demon emperor, causing Xiao Ming's expression to darken.

The boundary-sealing stone tablet nearby.

Also trembled uncontrollably as the power of the secret realm descended, as if resisting it.

Yet even so.

The wisp of vitality within the willow stump was still disturbed, and after a violent fluctuation, it gradually calmed down.

"This secret realm is preventing Liu Shen from awakening?!"

Realizing all this, Xiao Ming's expression became extremely grave.

Is it because the world cannot bear the awakening?

Or would Liu Yunyan's awakening disrupt some balance within the secret realm?

Thinking of this.

Xiao Ming's gaze flickered uncertainly.

However, he was already at the point of no return and could only choose to continue assisting Liu Shen's awakening.

Otherwise.

He would have to forgo the system reward, but how could he give up the meat delivered to his mouth!

With this thought, Xiao Ming turned and left the village entrance, heading towards the back mountain.

This time, Liu Shen's awakening was interrupted simply because the vitality wasn't strong enough.

As long as he hunted enough demons and monsters, and sacrificed a few more drops of blood to Liu Shen, the next awakening would surely succeed!

So tonight...

He planned to unleash a massacre in Old Remnant Village, using the night monster tide to catalyze the vitality!

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Meanwhile, in the Misty Swamp.

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Amidst the howls echoing through the heavens and earth, Xiao Ren's battle with the Shadow Dominator reached a brutal climax.

After being severely injured by Xiao Ren's divine powers, the Shadow Dominator unleashed its own innate divine power.

It summoned three offspring clones, each possessing seventy percent of its strength, and charged at Xiao Ren with a roar.

And after repelling Xiao Ren.

With a flash of green light across its body, the Shadow Dominator's injuries were completely healed, restoring its life state to its peak.

This made Xiao Ren's face turn extremely grim.

After struggling to half-kill it, the opponent suddenly recovered completely and even summoned three offspring.

Utterly disgusting.

And by now, the setting sun was like blood, with night about to descend upon the land.

If he couldn't kill the Shadow Dominator before nightfall, its strength would double after night fell, making it difficult to defeat even with supreme divine powers!

As Xiao Ren found himself besieged and locked in a bitter struggle.

A dark red pillar of light erupted into the sky, sweeping a terrifying pressure across the swamp.

A veiled woman in black, like a night succubus, floated into the air, her aura rivaling Xiao Ren's.

This shocked Xiao Ren and the other cultivators.

And this person...

Was Ye Li, who had just awakened a trace of ancient demon god bloodline.

"I think... we can cooperate. I'll help you kill the Shadow Dominator and deal with your brother."

"The condition is..."

"After it's done, we share the seven-color fiendish energy for Foundation Establishment, and I want that Forbidden Soul Banner in Xiao Ming's hand!"

As Xiao Ren's expression changed.

Ye Li, exuding a terrifying demonic aura, approached Xiao Ren and the Shadow Dominator with light steps, her cold voice carrying an undeniable tone.

As if.

If Xiao Ren dared to refuse, he would face an attack from both the Shadow Dominator and her!

"Hahaha, who would've thought the Nine Nether Demon Gate hid so deeply this time, producing a monstrous genius that could threaten me."

"With your strength, you qualify to negotiate with me. I agree to your proposal!"

Feeling Ye Li's oppressive presence and looking at her figure.

A fiery gleam flashed in Xiao Ren's eyes, and he laughed heartily, agreeing to Ye Li's proposal.

This woman...

Though veiled, her figure and aura surpassed even his elder brother's fiancée.

If he could conquer her and make her his personal steed, he would truly live up to the supreme name!

And this cooperation.

Was his chance to approach and conquer her!

Otherwise.

If a male dared to negotiate with him like this, he'd show them the might of a supreme!

"Remember what you said..."

Hearing Xiao Ren's words, Ye Li coldly replied.

Then.

She unleashed her cultivation, charging at the Shadow Dominator with overwhelming demonic energy, each move as powerful as Xiao Ren's.

Though Xiao Ren's gaze made her feel disgusted.

To break the soul gu in her mind, she had to endure and cooperate with him.

With Ye Li's addition.

The precarious situation instantly reversed, and the two prodigies suppressed the Shadow Dominator with no room for resistance, eventually slaying it after a fierce bombardment.

After the Shadow Dominator's death.

A light entered Xiao Ren's body, making his aura even more terrifying.

Clearly.

Xiao Ren had landed the final blow.

"You took the secret realm's power, so I'll temporarily take this source of the evil aura."

Seeing Xiao Ren gain the secret realm's power, Ye Li glanced at the source of the evil aura, then took out a bottle and began collecting it in front of Xiao Ren.

This source of the evil aura.

Like the situation on Xiao Ming's side, only nurtured a pseudo seven-color fiendish energy.

But even so.

Collecting this fiendish energy, if she couldn't obtain the seven-color fiendish energy later, she could use it for Foundation Establishment.

"No problem."

"If you like it, I don't mind."

Xiao Ren replied nonchalantly, as if rewarding his woman.

After all.

He didn't care for the pseudo seven-color fiendish energy.

But if it pleased the beauty, and he could later make her his steed, he was more than willing to give it.

With this thought.

Xiao Ren condensed a drop of blood into a dominator rune, embedding it into Ye Li's body, allowing her to gain the dominator's power.

"This rune grants you the dominator's power, but I can retract it with a thought, so don't disappoint me."

Saying this with a wicked smile, Xiao Ren's eyes swept over her.

The implication was clear, making Ye Li's gaze darken.

But for the greater good, she didn't react, focusing on collecting the pseudo seven-color fiendish energy.

"Find a shelter to rest for the night, and start looking for Xiao Ming at dawn."

"He's near Old Remnant Village..."

With a cold voice, Ye Li finished collecting the pseudo seven-color fiendish energy and turned to leave, heading towards a shelter at the edge of the dark swamp.

"How exciting!"

"I must have you!"

Watching Ye Li's departing figure, Xiao Ren almost couldn't contain himself.

Taking a deep breath, he followed her with fervor.

With such a woman by his side, how could he not surpass his elder brother?!

Not just this woman.

After he kills his elder brother, he'll make all the women around him his captive steeds.

And imprison Xiao Ming's soul in his mind, letting him witness his nightly revelries!

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