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“You despicable scoundrel! Shameless!” growled the One-Eyed Dragon Man, his teeth grinding.

Hong Qianye chuckled, “Heh, don’t forget, you were the one who personally killed your teammate, while I was just an audience watching the show.”

Her words dripped with mockery.

The One-Eyed Dragon Man seethed with rage, “I’ll kill you!”

With that, he decisively…

turned and ran!

Yep.

The One-Eyed Dragon Man pretended to attack but was really just looking for a chance to bail.

At that moment, he was a blur, blue gas swirling around him, seemingly empowered by some magical force, giving him an absurd speed.

He was using a running talisman!

His thought process was simple: at his current state, fighting would mean certain defeat, so he might as well retreat strategically for a chance to rise again.

Hong Qianye sneered, having seen this kind of bluffing tactic a million times when he was messing around in the Demonic Path, all bark and no bite, only to turn tail at the first sign of trouble.

Of course, he was already prepared!

Just as the One-Eyed Dragon Man thought he could escape, a light yellow flag shot into the sky, bursting into brilliance and enveloping the mountaintop in a shimmering veil.

Boom!

A heavy thump resounded.

The veil rippled as the One-Eyed Dragon Man realized he was trapped, causing his composure to snap, “You damn dog, act like a person for once!”

If it were during his prime, he could have broken through that veil with all his might, but in his pitiful state now, it was a dead end for him…

Hong Qianye approached with hands behind his back, taunting, “Weren’t you all loud on the Immortal Ship about giving me a lesson? Look who’s running now!”

The One-Eyed Dragon Man grit his teeth, “You coward! Fight me fairly!”

“Fairly? Isn’t this pretty fair? A one-on-one duel!”

Hong Qianye chuckled coldly, swiftly forming seals and unleashing a barrage of roaring fire dragons charging toward him.

“I’ll fight you!” the One-Eyed Dragon Man, despairing, knew he had nowhere to run and decided to make a stand with his feeble body.

Half a minute later.

A square box lay on the ground, its former owner now gone in peace.

Hong Qianye didn’t even glance back, darting to the silver meteorite, barely containing his excitement as he initiated extraction.

Buzz buzz buzz~!

After what felt like ages, the bright silver meteorite dimmed, turning into an ordinary boulder.

“This…” Hong Qianye looked at the material extracted, his heart churning with tumultuous waves.

In a flash, his previous garb vanished, replaced by majestic, dark purple armor symbolizing mystery and grandeur, complete with stunning purple flame wings that kicked up a fiery gale.

His hands now held a pitch-black halberd, exuding an intimidating aura.

An epic gear set, just what you need!

At that moment, clad in his new epic equipment, Hong Qianye felt an unparalleled surge of power, his lips curling into a wild grin as he burst out laughing, “Ahahahaha…”

Indeed.

Fortune had turned.

He was the ultimate winner!

Hong Qianye began to fantasize about the ensuing rampage and becoming the last victor, inheriting all the glory of Fallen Immortal Island.

“Wait, a new large circle has appeared?”

Suddenly, Hong Qianye noticed the map revealing a new large circle, while the previous two locations, Chaotic Blade Valley and Frosty Plain, were now enveloped in a deathly aura.

As for this new large circle, it was confined to Red Brow Mountain!

You could just imagine, it would definitely be a battleground of fierce competition!

“Even though Red Brow Mountain is far from here, now that I have no mileage anxiety.”

Hong Qianye said smugly, his resplendent purple flame wings suddenly flaring up, releasing streaks of gorgeous fire.

Whoosh!

A thunderous sonic boom echoed.

A dark purple figure shattered the sound barrier, soaring straight into the sky, racing off into the distance.

He wanted to stake out a position at Red Brow Mountain before the deathly aura closed in.

Not just Hong Qianye, the remaining thirty-five survivors, seeing the change on the map, all hurried toward Red Brow Mountain, which became the final battleground.

At the juncture of Red Brow Mountain and the Misty Jungle, there lay a hidden area on the map, almost unknown to anyone.

Boom!

A massive blue lightning bolt struck down, containing special power, crashing into the armored beast guarding the cave.

The beast immediately bore severe wounds, blood and flesh mixing, exuding charred black smoke.

It howled in pain, its blood-red eyes filled with fury as its massive injured body swung a paw down hard.

Boom!

The black-clad youth was sent sliding back for several dozen yards, carving out deep grooves in the ground, his starry brows and handsome face now marred by anger.

On his head floated bold black characters, seemingly announcing to the world: I am destined to become an Immortal!

This person was none other than the Saint Son of the Yuhua Sect, Chen Xiao.

Upon entering the map, Chen Xiao had immediately started cautiously enhancing his capabilities, during which he stumbled upon a mysterious sheep-skin map outlining six regions of Bugi Island. Initially, he thought it was a useless find, but as he carefully inspected it, he was taken aback.

It detailed a hidden small area between Red Brow Mountain and the Misty Jungle, completely absent from the public map.

On the sheep-skin map, it was referred to as Dragon Cave!

According to the notes, the Dragon Cave held secrets left by ancient divine dragons, and finding the treasure would grant a portion of Divine Dragon Power, a force surpassing all beings on the island.

At that moment, Chen Xiao was excited because only those with the sheep-skin map knew of Dragon Cave’s location and existence.

By obtaining the map, he held the key to the hidden treasure, and no one else knew of that spot!

Thus, Chen Xiao followed the map’s instructions to locate the mysterious hidden area, though the journey was fraught with challenges, as he had to deal with monsters along the way.

Fortunately, he found the entrance to the Dragon Cave, but just as he was thrilled to enter, the armored beast guarding the opening appeared to intercept him, and he had no choice but to engage in a fierce battle.

“Damn! Just took a hit from me and it’s still standing?”

Watching the bruised armored beast, Chen Xiao gritted his teeth in frustration.

That so-called ‘Punishment’ talisman was specifically designed for dealing with monsters.

Chen Xiao had treasured it, using it sparingly, until he encountered this beast with strength rivaling a full set of rare purple gear, pushing him to use it.

But who would have thought, this armored beast was so tough, it lived through a hit and didn’t die!

The bloodied beast lunged, poised like a hungry tiger, charging at Chen Xiao with its massive frame.

“Roar!”

The destructive aura bore down upon him.

Chen Xiao clenched his jaws, refusing to back down.

He knew the entrance to the Dragon Cave was right before him, and the Divine Dragon Power waited for him to inherit it. If he succeeded in obtaining it, none would be a match for him in the upcoming battles; he would be the last survivor!

The legacy of Fallen Immortal Island was within his grasp!

“I, Chen Xiao, am the chosen one! No one can stop my rise!!!”

Chen Xiao roared, blood surging through him, as he faced the armored beast’s charge. In a flash of brilliance, he quickly reacted, joining his palms to gather a searing light sword, and slid forward to slash the beast along its belly.

Psshhh~!

The armored beast tumbled painfully to the ground, blood streaming from its torn gut, adding to its already grievous wounds.

“Polar Light Technique!” Chen Xiao quickly regained his footing, raising his hand to execute dozens of white beams, bombarding the armored beast uncontrollably.

Boom boom boom~

Explosions erupted, one after another.

After a long time, on the ground where the armored beast had perished, numerous light orbs emerged, revealing martial techniques fragments, talismans, medicinal pills, and more.

“Hmph, you forced my hand!” With the threat neutralized, Chen Xiao let out a long breath, his lips curling into a cold smirk.

Unable to contain his excitement, Chen Xiao charged into the Dragon Cave!

The cave’s interior was vast and magnificent, reminiscent of a limestone cave.

In the winding passages, Chen Xiao reached the deepest part, where an oval-shaped stone sat before him, emanating a dragon’s ominous pressure that sent chills down his spine.

Tentatively, he placed a hand on it. The stone erupted in brilliant divine light, an immense force flowing into his body through his palm, making him feel his blood boil, his eyes shining brightly.

When he examined his Dantian, he saw a golden sphere floating within, swirling with dragon-like energy, mysterious and noble.

At that moment, Chen Xiao had gained a portion of Divine Dragon Power; controlling this golden sphere would allow him to access tremendous strength, instantly making him incredibly powerful.

“Against someone with a full set of rare gear, I, the Saint Son, could squash them with a single slap. Even the epic gear holders… I bet they wouldn’t last a breath in front of me!”

“Now, I am invincible!!!”

Chen Xiao’s triumphant laughter echoed as his hair flared wildly, imagining himself as the ultimate victor.

The new master of Fallen Immortal Island!

“Red Brow Mountain? I shall unleash a massacre there,” Chen Xiao channeled a small portion of Divine Dragon Power, and dragon horns emerged from his forehead while a golden dragon tail extended behind him. His gaze was sharp as he exuded an aura of authority.

Swish!

This figure, neither man nor beast, vanished from the Dragon Cave.

Outside, a blinding golden light ripped through the sky, moving at unimaginable speed, heading straight for Red Brow Mountain.

 

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