As the vines loosened to reveal the Temple of Heart and Spirit, it was already crushed.

From inside, the Heaven Devouring Avatar could see the sky outside.

It was just as Rose Demon Queen had said. She wanted just the key. In this trade, she had trusted Wu Yu, and released the hostages first.

Also because she knew that Wu Yu could not escape with so many people. An area of hundreds of li were under her control. If Wu Yu got cold feet, she could change tack at any time, and take down Wu Yu's loved ones again.

Therefore, it did not mean much for her to release them first. She used one vine to send the Temple of Heart and Spirit out, right before Wu Yu's eyes. And then she said: "You can give me the key now! And then you may run as far as you please. I can't be bothered to chase you either. I have to hurry back, and onwards to Stellar Realm and Great Ancient Ink Realm!"

At this time, Temple of Heart and Spirit burst, and the Unbounded Warship flew out, still whole....