Creation of the Universe

"Hachioji, save...save me..."

Xue Ren was helpless under Shen Yujin's suppression. Both of them were talented in the sixth level of Dao, but the difference of one year in their cultivation was a world of difference.

Shen Zhan silently watched Xue Ren's facial features gradually distorted, but he could not feel the slightest sympathy.

Seeing Shen Zhan's indifference, Xue Ren struggled to use his last bit of strength to squeeze out the last words he wanted to say, "My father... is the guerrilla general Xue Gui... the favorite general of King Jinning... You can't kill me..."

Although Shen Yujin looks kind and doesn't seem like a ruthless person, she showed no mercy to Xue Ren.

After a while, Xue Ren's sternum was broken by the red flame and he died on the spot.

Shen Zhan said silently, "I even killed Zhao Yunfeng and his son. Why do you think I would feel sympathy for you?"

"Did you kill Zhao Yunfeng and his son?"

Shen Yujin waited in surprise for Shen Zhan to answer the question directly.

"That's right. I killed Zhao Tianhai outside Jinning City, and Zhao Yunfeng in Wubei City. Why would I lie like that?"

Shen Yujin subconsciously looked at Shen Zhan and said, "Your demeanor and temperament are indeed very different from before, but in just one month, you have the ability to kill the Zhao family father and son with the help of the first-level Dao. Unless you have obtained an unexpected opportunity."

"Just like you, right?"

Shen Zhan asked with a smile.

Shen Yujin suddenly became alert, "You actually figured it out?"

"You devoured the gentian of the Scarlet Moon Anaconda, so that's why you have that crimson flame, right?"

"That's right, otherwise my cultivation wouldn't have improved so quickly. But you actually know about the Scarlet Moon Anaconda... Shen Zhan, how many secrets do you have that I don't know?"

Shen Zhan calmly replied, "Everyone thinks I'm a disgrace to the Jinning Palace, so let them continue to think so. Why should I deliberately clarify it?"

These words made Shen Yujin begin to realize that the Shen Zhan who was ridiculed in the past might have been pretended by him. If this guess is true, then the person in front of him is too scary.

"It's a pity that it's a juvenile Red Moon Anaconda, otherwise I would have gained even greater power."

Shen Zhan shook his head. "Fortunately, you are still a juvenile. Otherwise, you would have been eaten by the Scarlet Moon Anaconda long ago. How could you possibly swallow the gentian in its body?"

"That's right, this is God's will."

Shen Yujin accepted Shen Zhan's words.

Although they are nominally siblings, Shen Zhan and Shen Yujin do not have much in common. Basically, they are just more familiar than strangers.

The situation of the two is now a bit delicate. Shen Zhan doesn't know what Shen Yujin's purpose is in helping to get rid of Xue Ren and even deliberately approaching him?

Perhaps Shen Yujin guessed what Shen Zhan was thinking at the moment, so she simply said directly: "I want to find a way to leave the Jinning Palace, you help me."

This sentence sounded neither like a request nor an order, leaving Shen Zhan confused.

"Haven't you left now?"

"What I'm saying is that I'm completely severing ties with the Jinning Palace for the rest of my life, and I'll have no further dealings with them from now on."

Shen Yujin said firmly.

Shen Zhan suddenly understood that the reason why Shen Yujin unexpectedly participated in this trial was not for any other purpose, but to take this opportunity to escape from the Jinning Palace.

According to the city's ban, princes and princesses are not allowed to leave the city without the permission of King Jinning. Cases like Shen Zhan's sneaking away are exceptions and also involve huge risks.

But if he left the city under the pretext of participating in the trial, no one would stop him. Shen Yujin had planned all this from the beginning, and he was actually a part of her plan.

Shen Zhan asked, "Why are you in such a hurry to leave Jinning?"

"My father is planning to marry me off to a certain vassal state, just like my sisters before him. But I don't want my fate to be manipulated at will. The only solution now is to escape completely and roam freely anywhere!"

Unexpectedly, Shen Yujin had such a tough personality, which gave Shen Zhan a new understanding of her.

"How do you want me to help you?"

Shen Zhan asked very seriously.

"Let's make a deal. I'll help you survive this trial, and you just need to help bear witness. When we return to the Jinning Palace, you can prove to my father that I fell while climbing the Divine Tree Cliff and my body was completely destroyed. That way, I can have no worries."

"That sounds good, but I need to modify the terms."

Shen Zhan added, "Actually, with my abilities, it wouldn't be that easy for others to harm me. So why don't you help me reach the Divine Tree Cliff and obtain the Wind Spirit Flower? Then I'll help you fake your death."

"Okay, it's a deal."

In order to regain his freedom, Shen Yujin agreed to the conditions proposed by Shen Zhan without hesitation.

After that, the two of them walked together. From time to time, the sound of fighting could be heard in the forest of Cangyun Mountain. According to Shen Zhan's estimation, more than half of the people would be completely eliminated before midnight tonight.

Shen Yujin walked while paying attention to the movements around him. There had been a fierce battle right in front of them just now, but now it suddenly died down and became extremely quiet.

"It's a little weird."

Shen Yujin said in a low voice.

Shen Zhan also felt something was wrong. The chaotic noises just now stopped almost in an instant, which was obviously not normal.

Both of them became more alert, and Shen Yujin even condensed the red flame in his hand again in case of emergency.

"and many more!"

Shen Zhan suddenly reminded.

Just as he said these two words, two figures jumped out from the dense forest in front of them, one of them holding a strangely shaped spiritual weapon in his hand.

"The prince said that whoever finds you first can be dealt with at will. You, Shen Zhan, are not worthy of the prince's personal action at all."

Only then did they notice Shen Yujin standing next to Shen Zhan. The two looked at each other in some confusion, and then started laughing again.

"I didn't expect someone would actually be traveling with you. This is ridiculous."

Shen Yujin lightly tapped her fingertips, and the red flame in her hand immediately swung over, just like when she dealt with Xue Ren before.

But this time, she failed.

The man holding the strange spiritual weapon used some unknown means to easily make Shen Yujin's red flame disappear into thin air.

"What? What method did you use to disperse my red flame?"

Shen Yujin asked in shock.

"Hahaha, you dare to show off your mere tricks in front of me? This time I'll make you suffer!"

The man laughed loudly and held the strange spiritual weapon across his chest. In an instant, bursts of chilling laughter were heard.