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The stream of light transformed from the jade talisman struck the energy ball precisely, but it was like a mud ox sinking into the sea, without causing a ripple.

The spirit of the formation let out a disdainful snort, and the energy ball expanded even faster, emitting a pressure that almost crushed Dai Yao.

"Little tricks!"

Dai Yao realized something was wrong; this thing was even harder than she had imagined!

She gritted her teeth, and large beads of sweat rolled down her forehead.

The explorers around them were also pale-faced; even Xuan Yuanpo, a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, could not withstand the power of this energy ball.

"It's over, it's over, Barbie Q is gone!" Dai Yao cried out in her heart, but tried to remain calm on the surface.

She took a deep breath, activated her cheat system again, and sensed the flow of energy around her.

Under the intense pressure, she felt like she was suffocating, but she still struggled to stay conscious.

Wait a minute, this aura... Inside the energy sphere, there is an extremely faint fluctuation of aura, like a candle flame flickering in a storm, fleeting and ephemeral.

This is... the core of the formation?

Dai Yao was overjoyed; her opportunity had arrived!

She exerted all her strength, concentrating her spiritual power at her fingertips, and unleashed her strongest spell—"Starfall".

The starlight gathered at her fingertips, eventually transforming into a dazzling beam of light that shot directly into the core of the energy sphere.

"boom!"

With a loud bang, the energy sphere vibrated violently, and fine cracks appeared on its surface.

The spirit of the formation let out a roar of shock and anger, clearly not expecting that Dai Yao would be able to find its weakness.

"Right now!" A glint of light flashed in Dai Yao's eyes, and she moved in a flash...

"What do you want to do?" Yingyue, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke, her tone icy.

Dai Yao flashed and charged directly towards the enormous energy ball!

Or rather, it rushed towards the bewildered spirit behind the energy sphere!

"What the heck is this girl doing? Is she just feeding kills?" Xuan Yuanpo was dumbfounded; he really didn't understand this move.

The others were similarly wide-eyed, as if watching a suicide attack.

The spirit of the array was also stunned. In its entire life—or rather, in all the time it had guarded the spirit array, it had never seen anything so reckless!

It mechanically waved its arms, trying to swat Dai Yao away like it was swatting a fly.

However, Dai Yao moved with the agility of an eel, dodging left and right, and managed not to let the array spirit touch a single hair on her head.

While dodging, she didn't forget to unleash her attacks, raining down blows on the spirit of the formation with her little fists as if they were free.

Don't let her lack of strength fool you; every move she makes targets the spirit's weaknesses—a little secret she discovered while breaking the rune restrictions.

"Ouch, that hurts!" the spirit cried out mechanically, its light flickering like a light bulb with unstable voltage.

Seeing that the spirit of the array was about to be defeated, the other explorers could no longer sit still.

With the treasure right before their eyes, who wouldn't want a piece of the pie?

They all made their moves, trying to seize the opportunity.

"Dream on!" Dai Yao sneered, having expected this group of people to pull this stunt.

The hidden restrictions she had secretly set up activated instantly, trapping these greedy guys completely.

"What the hell?!" Xuan Yuanpo crashed into the invisible barrier, looking completely bewildered, almost breaking his nose in the process.

The others were in similar situations, all complaining bitterly and forced to watch helplessly as Dai Yao "bullied" the spirit.

The light of the array spirit grew dimmer and dimmer, and finally, with a "bang," it turned into specks of starlight and dissipated.

Dai Yao clapped her hands and walked easily to the trapped explorers.

"Oh dear, I'm sorry everyone, I'll be going now!" Dai Yao waved her hand and turned to leave.

Just then, a hand gently rested on her shoulder...

"Yaoyao, you did a great job." A gentle voice rang in her ear.

Dai Yao's shoulders stiffened, and goosebumps instantly rose all over her body.

That gentle voice, that familiar touch... Could it be?

She stiffly turned her head and met a pair of eyes as deep as the night sky.

"Demon Lord?!" Dai Yao almost bit her tongue.

Standing behind her was none other than the infamous demon king, Ye Xuanming, who struck fear into the hearts of everyone in the Ether Realm!

And he actually spoke to her in such a mushy tone?

"Yes, it's me." Ye Xuanming smiled slightly, his smile carrying a hint of doting, which made Dai Yao's scalp tingle.

At this moment, Dai Yao shook off his hand and said loudly, "Demon Lord, you must have mistaken me for someone else. Although I, Dai Yao, am grateful for your protection just now, we are not acquainted. Please show some respect." The surrounding explorers burst into laughter, but Ye Xuanming was not annoyed. Instead, he said, "Yao Yao's little temper is still so cute." Dai Yao gave a haughty snort.

Ye Xuanming still forcefully pulled her away, and Dai Yao had no choice but to follow. However, as she walked, she muttered her dissatisfaction with Ye Xuanming, while Ye Xuanming just listened to her muttering with a smile.

The surrounding air seemed to freeze, and the other explorers were dumbfounded, their jaws practically dropping to the ground.

What's the situation?

The Demon Lord and Dai Yao... are they having an affair?

Xuan Yuanpo was furious and jumped up and down in the restriction. He, a rising star in the world of exploration, was actually being played around by a little girl. And now he had to eat this dog food?

He roared, straining with all his might to break free of the barrier: "You brat, you just wait! I'll make you pay!"

Dai Yao didn't even lift her eyelids. She simply flicked her sleeve, and the power of the restriction instantly intensified. Xuan Yuanpo was bounced back and fell face-first into the dirt.

"You? Go wash up and go to sleep. You can have anything in your dreams."

Looking at Dai Yao's arrogant demeanor, Ye Xuanming's smile deepened.

He gently stroked Dai Yao's hair, his voice so tender it could melt your heart: "Yao Yao, you did very well."

"Hehe, so-so, third in the world." Dai Yao chuckled dryly, but inwardly she was furiously complaining: Dude, we're not even that close!

What's with this intimate gesture?

"Let's go back," Ye Xuanming said, taking Dai Yao's hand.

Dai Yao: "..." Wait, go back?

Where to go back?

The Demon Palace?

Before she could speak, Ye Xuanming suddenly stopped, turned to look at the trapped crowd, and said in an icy tone, "I forgot to tell you, this little girl always manages to do things that surprise me. She has a unique aura that makes me want to get close to her and protect her. Hmph, these people dare to covet her, they're really courting death. Yao Yao is mine."

Dai Yao's inner monologue: Wait!

Brother, we're really not that close!

To the Demon Palace?

I have other things to attend to, goodbye!

Just as she was about to find an excuse to slip away, the entire space suddenly trembled violently, and the originally calm spirit array emitted a dazzling light.

"Oh no! The array spirit is about to self-destruct!" Someone shouted, and all the explorers' expressions changed drastically.

The power of the spirit's self-destruction was enough to turn them all into ashes!

Dai Yao's inner thoughts: Wow, that's amazing!

Stimulate!

My luck is incredible! I'm a chosen one, no, a chosen unlucky one!

At the critical moment, Ye Xuanming's eyes sharpened, and his demonic energy surged, instantly protecting Dai Yao behind him.

"Don't be afraid, Yao Yao, I'm here."

Dai Yao's inner thoughts: Thank you, big brother, but could you please explain why you address me so intimately?

We're really not that close!

Just then, the spirit of the formation let out a sharp roar, and a powerful energy wave swept over.

Dai Yao felt a sudden white light before her eyes, and then she knew nothing more.

When she woke up again, she found herself lying on a soft grass, with Ye Xuanming sitting beside her, holding a jade pendant that emitted a soft glow.

"You're awake." His voice was still so gentle it gave me goosebumps.

"What...what's going on?" Dai Yao rubbed her still dizzy head.

"The core of the spirit array, the array's heart." Ye Xuanming handed the jade pendant to Dai Yao. "Now, it's yours."

Dai Yao took the jade pendant, feeling the powerful energy contained within it, and was overjoyed: I'm rich!

This is truly a windfall!

"Let's go back," Ye Xuanming said, taking Dai Yao's hand again.

Dai Yao struggled to say, "Demon Lord, although I, Dai Yao, am just a lowly explorer, I am not someone to be manipulated. I will not accept your inexplicable intimacy towards me."

Ye Xuanming released a little demonic energy to intimidate Dai Yao without harming her, and then said, "Little girl, in this Ether Realm, not many people dare to refuse my kindness. But you are quite interesting."

Before Dai Yao could speak, a cold laugh suddenly came from afar: "Trying to leave? Not so easy!"

A dark figure descended from the sky, blocking their path.

Dai Yao looked closely and saw that the person who came was Xuan Yuanpo, who had been trapped in the restriction before. At this moment, his eyes were bloodshot and his whole body was exuding a chilling killing intent.

"Ye Xuanming, do you think you can protect her?!"