“What?!” Xiang Liu exclaimed in shock, quickly turning around.

Unfortunately, the bronze coffin behind him was still resting in place quietly. When he realized he had been tricked, he immediately brandished a palm, and black and green energies surged outward to protect him.

In an instant, powerful dragon energy rushed forth as Zu An’s attack arrived. The moment it made contact, Xiang Liu felt his internal energies running amok chaotically. He thought, The power of this dragon vein really is formidable… But he’s already used up most of the remaining dragon energy, so what can he even do now?

Suddenly, however, he noticed a black glint being thrust toward him out of the corner of his eye. It was a strangely-shaped dagger. Normally, even if the dagger were several times larger, it still wouldn’t be able to do much against him; and yet, the weapon made him feel the true threat of death.

As such, he didn’t dare to receive it directly. His body dissipated as he teleported away from...