He gazed at the enchanting, dreamlike Demon Court, which resembled a celestial realm, his expression shifting between emotions.
After some investigation during this period, he had finally understood that Ao Yuan's status on Blue Star was truly unique.
What astonished him the most was Ao Yuan's growth journey.
From a mere newly born dragon cub to reaching this point.
He had always found it somewhat too unbelievable.
Because.
Even in ancient times, Ao Yuan's actions would have been astonishing.
Moreover, when he was born, Blue Star had only just experienced a spiritual energy resurgence.
"It seems the Demon Court does have some capabilities."
Taking a deep breath, he inwardly shook his head and said, "With his current strength, he must have reached the Kai Shen realm. It was with the dragon race's powerful physique that he annihilated them."
The small, thin figure, while pondering, analyzed based on the limited information he had.
"If that's the case, I cannot contend with him now."
"I only need to investigate further, and then relay this information to the main god."
With this thought, the small, thin figure stopped his musings, concealing himself and slowly advancing towards the Demon Court step by step.
He wasn't worried about his presence being detected by others; his only concern was one person.
That was Ao Yuan!
If Ao Yuan discovered him, given his current physical condition, escaping his grasp would undoubtedly come at a cost.
However, after he had only swum a few meters forward, a chilling voice suddenly boomed beside him.
"I truly didn't expect any creature to survive the mushroom bomb!"
"But since you've arrived at my Demon Court, you're not leaving."
Instantly, the small, thin figure's face contorted, and he rapidly darted in the opposite direction of the voice.
He didn't know who the newcomer was, but for a creature to appear beside him so silently.
Apart from Ao Yuan, he couldn't think of any other being.
And facing Ao Yuan, all he could do with his current physique was flee.
Clearly, his guess was correct.
It was Ao Yuan who had appeared.
At this moment, Ao Yuan floated at his original position, quietly observing the fleeing small, thin figure.
Ao Yuan couldn't help but admire the resilience of creatures emerging from the rift.
Their immediate reaction alone surpassed most individuals.
"But to flee before me?"
As Ao Yuan nodded, a cold smile curved his lips: "You are not enough."
With his words, Ao Yuan's figure instantly vanished from his spot.
At the same moment, the small, thin figure, in his frantic escape, couldn't help but glance back at the scene behind him.
"Strange? Why is no one there?" the small, thin figure wondered.
"Are you looking for me?"
As soon as he spoke, another voice, extremely indifferent, exploded in his ear.
The small, thin figure's hair stood on end, and he frantically continued to flee at full speed.
As soon as he stopped, another indifferent voice echoed in his ear: "Run, keep running."
"I'd like to see how far you can go?"
The small, thin figure was startled and continued to flee without looking back.
But soon.
He despaired.
Because no matter how far he ran, or how long he ran.
As long as he stopped, that extremely indifferent voice would sound in his ear.
This filled him with despair, and also with rage.
Because.
This action was no different from a cat playing with a mouse.
"Ah..."
As the indifferent voice sounded in his ear again, the small, thin figure cried out in surprise, but did not choose to flee again.
Instead, he turned his head to face the source of the voice.
He saw a figure clad in a wide robe hovering in the air, looking at him indifferently.
His gaze was devoid of emotion, yet it caused the small, thin figure's heart to tremble.
For some reason, facing him, the small, thin figure felt no hope of escape.
"How is this possible!"
The small, thin figure quickly shook his head, dismissing the thought.
Then, he asked in a deep voice, "Who are you?"
"Don't you already know?" Ao Yuan retorted.
"You... you are Ao Yuan!" Although he already had an answer in his heart, the small, thin figure was still shocked.
He had initially thought that Ao Yuan, who had lived on Blue Star,
His estimations were already quite high.
But after meeting him in person, he realized that Ao Yuan was far stronger than he had estimated.
And not just a little bit stronger.
"That..."
Suddenly, the small, thin figure thought of something.
Ao Yuan didn't know where he came from.
With this thought, he immediately forced a strained smile and said, "Uh, Dragon God, I just happened to be passing by the Demon Court."
"I didn't intend any harm to the Demon Court, please be lenient."
Ao Yuan looked at him quietly and said, "That is natural."
"Since you stumbled in accidentally, I won't dwell on it."
The small, thin figure breathed a sigh of relief, but as his heart settled,
Ao Yuan's cold voice instantly made him tense up again: "But you still need to come back to the Demon Court with me and tell me properly about the rift."
Hiss!
Meeting Ao Yuan's half-smiling gaze, the small, thin figure instantly understood that Ao Yuan knew everything about him.
"Escape!"
The small, thin figure made a decisive move, madly mobilizing the spiritual energy within his body to move rapidly.
Facing this situation, Ao Yuan remained unmoved, but the mocking smile on his face deepened.
Only a few seconds later did Ao Yuan murmur, "How many times has it been, why are you still not giving up?"
As soon as he spoke, Ao Yuan instantly disappeared from his spot.
One second later.
Bang!
A thunderous explosion erupted in the void three thousand meters away.
Accompanying it was an extremely tragic wail.
Following that.
A small black dot was seen rapidly flying out of the area of the explosion and finally crashing onto the sea surface, creating a colossal splash.
"Cough, cough."
The small, thin figure coughed, clutching his chest, and struggled to stand up, his eyes filled with shock as he looked ahead.
Ao Yuan was seen hovering in the void, his expression unchanged, still looking at him with the same indifference.
The more the small, thin figure looked at Ao Yuan, the more his shock intensified.
Just now, Ao Yuan had made his move.
He truly hadn't reacted at all.
He hadn't even seen any sign of an attack.
All he knew was that while he was fleeing, he was suddenly hit by a powerful force.
While his heart was filled with shock, he also understood that he was absolutely no match for Ao Yuan.
If he were to truly become his enemy, the only outcome would be death.
Gritting his teeth, he forced a calm demeanor and said, "I am not a creature that came from the rift."
"I really was just passing by here."
"You've mistaken me."
"Is that so?" Ao Yuan asked, looking at him with a half-smile.
The small, thin figure answered without hesitation: "Definitely."
After speaking, he suppressed the panic in his heart and calmly looked at Ao Yuan.
He understood that no matter what, he had to stick to his story that he was not a creature from the rift.
Only then could he have a glimmer of hope for survival.
Otherwise, with Ao Yuan's strength, killing him would be effortless.
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