When something unusual happens, there's always a reason. Xiao Tian must have his own reasons for doing this.

Zhong Ling didn't say much, just silently held back the furious Liu Yan, who was about to rush forward.

"Young General, why are you stopping me?" Liu Yan didn't understand, turning her head to stare at Zhong Ling, puzzled.

Xiao Tian's actions clearly seemed like a betrayal of the Emperor.

"Sister Liu, don't act rashly. The Prince must have his own considerations for doing this," Zhong Ling whispered, signaling Liu Yan to stay calm.

"There are some things I can't tell you."

Liu Yan looked at Zhong Ling, a bit of despair in her eyes. When did the Young General become so irrational?

"Interesting, the Empress's secret." Xiang Yuanbai's face lit up with a smile, seemingly pleased. "I can promise you, if this secret is useful, I might spare your lives."

"Speak!"

Xiang Yuanbai extended his hand, indicating that Xiao Tian could speak.

But Xiao Tian gently shook his head, "Poison Swamp Elder, although I'm an ordinary person, I'm not that stupid. What if you go back on your word after I tell you?"

Xiang Yuanbai chuckled, looking at Xiao Tian, "Zi Ruoyan's pretty boy, I have another purpose for coming here this time."

"The secret you speak of is just an extra gain for me. You don't have many choices, you can only gamble."

At this point, Xiang Yuanbai paused, his gaze at Xiao Tian filled with mockery, "Gamble that I will keep my promise."

"..." Xiao Tian pondered, seemingly considering something. After a long time, he pointed at Zhong Ling and Liu Yan, "How about this, let them leave first."

"Once they're far away, I'll reveal the secret. Even if you go back on your word and kill me, at least two people can survive."

Xiao Tian's words left Liu Yan, who was agitated behind him, stunned.

She had thought Xiao Tian was just trying to save his own skin by using the Empress's secret to bargain for his life.

But what was this now?

Taking a deep breath, Liu Yan's gaze was resolute, "Prince, my duty is to ensure your safety."

"Why don't you tell me the secret, and I'll stay in your place..."

But before Liu Yan could finish, Xiao Tian interrupted her harshly.

"Nonsense, do you think this Elder Xiang is not sharp?" Xiao Tian glared at Liu Yan, "I'm afraid of death, so I stay to tell the secret. You're not afraid of death, so what's the use of you staying?"

Of course, this was just Xiao Tian's act.

He really wished he could kick this foolish woman away, just follow his script and escape with Zhong Ling.

Why replace him?

What a joke.

You staying won't be able to deal with these two weaklings.

"Sister Liu, the Prince's intentions are good, let's not disappoint him." At this point, Zhong Ling also understood Xiao Tian's intention and persuaded.

Clearly, Xiao Tian didn't want to expose his strength to Sister Liu, so he wanted them to leave first, making it easier for him to act.

Xiao Tian spoke again, glaring at Zhong Ling, "Hurry up and leave!"

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Understanding the Prince's hint, Zhong Ling took hold of Liu Yan to leave.

"Did I agree?" But just then, Xiang Yuanbai's voice suddenly rang out, causing Zhong Ling and Liu Yan to pause.

Xiao Tian's brow twitched as well.

After a moment, Xiao Tian smiled again, looking at Xiang Yuanbai, "Elder Xiang, is there anything wrong with my suggestion?"

"Nothing wrong, but as I said earlier, you don't make the rules here," Xiang Yuanbai shook his head lightly, his tone somewhat teasing, "You have no choice."

Xiao Tian was silent for a moment before continuing, "Elder Xiang, you might not know, but this big secret I know is related to the Bloodcloud Pavilion's investigations!"

"Hmm?" The mention of Bloodcloud Pavilion made Xiang Yuanbai's brow twitch slightly.

His heart grew more eager. Could this secret really be related to the intelligence that the Black Soul Hall knew?

Seeing the small movements of the Poison Swamp Elder in front of him, Xiao Tian knew his words had piqued his interest.

Striking while the iron is hot, Xiao Tian continued, "So Elder Xiang, let them leave, and I will tell you everything I know."

"Moreover, after you let them go, I will be more convinced that you are willing to spare my life."

"I also have some special little secrets that I can share to show my sincerity."

At this moment, Liu Yan's expression was filled with grief and indignation.

Xiao Tian was now somewhat humble, even obsequious, all for the sake of her and Zhong Ling's lives.

She knew well the ways of the Black Soul Hall. If Xiao Tian really revealed the secret, he wouldn't survive.

He surely understood this too.

Yet he was willing to sacrifice himself to save her and the Young General.

She had just doubted him, blamed him.

She really was something else.

"Xiao Tian, your words sound nice, but unfortunately, why do you think you can bargain with me?" Xiang Yuanbai still shook his head, rejecting Xiao Tian's proposal.

Xiao Tian was surprised, raising his head, looking very puzzled.

"I am one of the Six Evils of the Black Soul Hall, always acting on my whims," Xiang Yuanbai sneered, looking at the stunned Xiao Tian, stroking his beard.

"The choice before you is simple: tell me everything you know."

"If what you say pleases me, sparing your life to serve me is not out of the question."

After Xiang Yuanbai finished speaking, silence fell around them.

Zhong Ling slapped her forehead, feeling that this member of the Black Soul Hall's Six Evils had reached the end of his road in this life.

As for Liu Yan, unaware of the truth, she was furiously roaring, "Xiang Yuanbai, you're going too far, you..."

Before Liu Yan could finish her outburst, she noticed something was off around her.

So quiet...

Too quiet!

Liu Yan looked down and saw the wine in the broken jar seemed to have frozen.

Extremely eerie.

"Hahaha..."

Laughter suddenly echoed at the entrance of Qingyan Town.

Liu Yan looked up and saw the one laughing was Xiao Tian.

Xiao Tian laughed while shaking his head, pointing at Xiang Yuanbai, "You old fool, you leave me speechless."

"You..." Hearing Xiao Tian dare to insult him, Xiang Yuanbai was furious, ready to teach him a lesson.

But suddenly, he felt a chill all over, cold sweat breaking out.

It was as if he was being watched by something terrifying, his body out of his control.

A terrifying aura of domination, centered on Xiao Tian, pressed forward.

Xiang Yuanbai trembled, staggering back, looking at Xiao Tian in disbelief.

"You... you..." Xiang Yuanbai stammered, eyes wide at Xiao Tian.

In his eyes, the previously harmless Great Yan Prince now seemed like a demon lord, shrouded in murderous intent, about to bring endless destruction.

The aura from Xiao Tian's body twisted the space around him.

"I really don't understand, are you people brainless? Can't we talk properly..."

"Don't want to listen?" Xiao Tian, in a fit of rage, stomped the ground hard.

Crack!

The ground shattered, cracks spreading, dust shooting up like a fountain.

The terrifying force extended through the cracks, splitting the two peaks beside Qingyan Town.

Countless flying beasts took to the sky in fright.

With one stomp, the Twin Rift Peaks split.

Xiang Yuanbai's scalp tingled, his legs gave out, and he fell to the ground.