Ex-Wife is a Big Villainess
Chapter 636 - 317: The Unyielding Dugu Luoxue_2

Chapter 636: Chapter 317: The Unyielding Dugu Luoxue_2

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Leaving Huoyun Mountain, Jiang Shouzhong and Dugu Luoxue headed for Zhenxuan Mountain.

However, the awkward part was that, although Jiang Shouzhong had learned the true Eight Extremes Sky-Burning Fist and his cultivation had improved, he had not yet learned Sword Control flying due to the lack of the Taoist River Map.

Teaching him at this moment would be futile, as it would not be something he could learn immediately.

It’s not like they could both ride horses there.

Dugu Luoxue, with no other choice, had to borrow the Spirit Water Sword from Jiang Shouzhong and carry him using Sword Control flying.

The two of them, one in front of the other, stood on the slender body of the sword.

And it was only natural that Jiang Shouzhong wrapped his arms around the other’s slim waist.

Although Dugu Luoxue hadn’t deeply studied Sword Dao, she was naturally talented and had practiced swordsmanship in her spare time. She was fairly adept at techniques like Sword Control flying.

Compared to Qu Hongling’s Sword Control flying, hers was steadier and even came with a flying snow special effect.

Countless snowflakes swirled around the flying sword, forming a barrier.

"Feeling down?"

Noticing that Jiang Shouzhong was feeling down, Dugu Luoxue asked softly.

Of course, the woman asked only to distract herself.

After experiencing the Daoist School’s collapse, the invasion of a Heart Demon, and the self-touching incident, Dugu Luoxue’s heart was far from as calm as she appeared on the surface. When the man embraced her waist, her body inexplicably tensed and warmed up.

She thought about breaking free, but her inner self refused to admit defeat, believing she could keep a cool mind.

What of carnal desires?

If I don’t want, if I don’t wish, what can it do to me!

But as time passed, the man’s close breath became more intense, making her feel somewhat uncomfortable and unable to focus on controlling the sword. She had to work hard to divert her own attention.

Smelling the light chrysanthemum fragrance on the woman’s neck, Jiang Shouzhong softly said, "I don’t know why, but I feel stifled, saddened, as if..."

Jiang Shouzhong didn’t continue.

He suddenly remembered Ran Qingchen and also thought of Qu Hongling.

The whereabouts of Qu Hongling were still being searched for by his master Shi Luoxia and the others.

However, according to the information obtained from the Myriad Phenomena God Sect, Qu Hongling had not been captured nor had she died. She was most likely hiding somewhere outside, which gave Jiang Shouzhong some relief.

As for Ran Qingchen...

Jiang Shouzhong could only hope that she would head for Zhenxuan Mountain.

The man’s warm breath sprayed on the delicate neck, causing Dugu Luoxue to feel a ticklish sensation.

Her cheeks and neck flushed with a trace of invisible crimson.

Dugu Luoxue exhaled a breath to steady her mind, slightly moving her head forward, and comforted in a soft voice, "That girl’s illness isn’t difficult to treat, there will be a way."

She assumed his mood was low because of Li Nanshuang.

Jiang Shouzhong hmmm’d in response but didn’t say anything more.

Just then, Jiang Shouzhong’s mind jolted, and he instinctively turned his head to look at a distant forest.

A strong burning sensation suddenly rose in his chest.

"Heavenly Tribulation?"

These two words abruptly popped into Jiang Shouzhong’s mind.

"What?"

Dugu Luoxue was taken aback, slightly tilting her head.

Jiang Shouzhong’s breathing grew a little rapid, his eyes shining with excitement, "Is that the Heavenly Tribulation Divine Armor? No doubt about it, it’s definitely the Heavenly Tribulation Divine Armor! Right there!"

Jiang Shouzhong pointed toward that stretch of forest.

He had originally thought that finding the Heavenly Tribulation would take a while, but unexpectedly, they stumbled upon it less than half a day after setting out.

Even Dugu Luoxue was surprised.

But upon reflection, it made sense; after all, the Heavenly Tribulation Divine Armor was the treasured Divine Artifact of the founding ancestor of Huoyun Mountain. Even buried underground, it wouldn’t be too far from the territory of Huoyun Mountain.

"Let’s go."

Since the artifact had already been sensed, they would put off going to Zhenxuan Mountain for the time being, to prevent others from taking it away.

Dugu Luoxue turned the sword around and landed in the forest that Jiang Shouzhong had pointed out.

After landing, the two were shocked by the sight before them.

Inside the forest, there had clearly been a rampage.

Trees were haphazardly knocked over or broken; rocks and rubble were scattered everywhere. There were even severed limbs intermingled among them, presenting a horrific sight.

"What happened here?" Jiang Shouzhong was somewhat confused.

Dugu Luoxue’s pretty brows furrowed lightly as she said faintly, "There has been a fight here, the cultivation of those involved must be at least in the Saintly Ascension Realm."

Jiang Shouzhong’s expression changed, "For the snatch of the Heavenly Tribulation Divine Armor?"

Dugu Luoxue nodded lightly, "Perhaps. After all, the Divine Armor is a Magic Artifact with fluctuations of Spiritual Power, being sensed by others is normal. But since you can sense it, that means the Divine Armor is still here."

"Indeed."

Jiang Shouzhong relaxed.

Dugu Luoxue looked around, her delicate hand formed a spell and she lightly tapped her glabella.

A pure white light bloomed slowly like a lotus.

Dugu Luoxue raised her jade fingers, and the white lotus slowly floated down onto her fingertips. Then she gently blew on it, and the lotus split into several snow-white petals that drifted in all directions.

About half an incense stick later, one of the petals suddenly burst open.

Dugu Luoxue waved her sleeve.

The ground’s broken stones were swept aside, revealing a half-collapsed cave entrance.

"Let’s go."

Dugu Luoxue was the first to enter the cave.

Jiang Shouzhong hurriedly followed behind her.

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This was a hidden lava lake deep underground, burning fiercely, like a furnace boiling over.

Flames leaped from the surface of the lake from time to time, writhing like serpents, with waves of heat steaming and intense, casting a red glow all around.

The air was thick with the pungent smell of sulfur.

In the lava, bubbles swelled and burst continually, emitting a "sizzle" sound, reflecting off the flames, creating a vision of hell.

In the middle of the lava lake floated a suit of armor.

Due to the reflection of the blazing flames, it was difficult to discern the true look of the armor.

However, surrounded by such scorching flames, the armor showed no signs of melting, indicating that this armor was extraordinary, made of a unique material.

"Heavenly Tribulation Divine Armor!"

Wang Luoyan watched the Divine Armor in the lava lake with fiery eyes, clenching his fists.

Not far away, Qu Hongling was holding her chest, her face pale, with a hint of crimson blood on the corner of her mouth, leaning against the rock wall.

It turned out that Wang Luoyan had been flung away by Yelü Miaomiao and the Asura Queen, and by a stroke of fate, had landed near the Heavenly Tribulation Divine Armor.

The lava in that pool had flowed from here.

After seeing the Heavenly Tribulation Divine Armor, Wang Luoyan lost interest in spending more energy to deal with the Asura Queen and her group, intending to grab this divine armor, a treasure from a thousand years ago.

During that time, Qu Hongling, who was looking for Yelü Miaomiao, had stumbled upon this place by chance and was injured by Wang Luoyan.

"Heaven has been kind to me indeed."

Wang Luoyan exhaled a long breath.

He turned to look at Qu Hongling and said indifferently, "Do you know what this is?"

Qu Hongling, while thinking of a way to escape, feigned curiosity and said, "Isn’t it just a suit of armor? It’s nothing but scrap metal, nothing to fuss over."

Wang Luoyan laughed and said, "It’s called Heavenly Tribulation Divine Armor, personally forged by Huoyun, the first Sect Leader of Huoyun Mountain, as a magic artifact."

Upon hearing "Huoyun Mountain," Qu Hongling’s heart stirred.

She remembered that Jiang had been taken away by Shi Luoxia and might be at Huoyun Mountain now.

Wang Luoyan said, "Back then, it was ranked first among the ten great Divine Weapons of the world, able to withstand all Divine Weapons, possessing immense offensive power, not to mention its capability to withstand tens of thousands of formidable soldiers on the battlefield."

That powerful?

Qu Hongling was secretly shocked and looked at the Divine Armor with increased eagerness.

Such a formidable Divine Weapon, if she could obtain it for Jiang, who else could bully him in the future?

Seeing the girl’s expression, Wang Luoyan said with a smile, "Do you want it? If you want it, go and take it."

Qu Hongling sneered, "Why don’t you take it yourself?"

Wang Luoyan was about to reply when he suddenly started coughing violently. He covered his mouth, struggling to keep the blood from spilling out of his throat, but still, blood seeped through his fingers.

The blow from the Asura Queen had, after all, caused him quite some damage.

Qu Hongling appeared contemplative.

This guy seems to be seriously injured.

The girl’s eyes turned, beginning to calculate how to grab the magic artifact in front of the other party while severely injuring him.

Wang Luoyan calmed the boiling blood within his body and, after a moment, no longer wanting to beat around the bush, said coldly, "Mr. Qu, if you want to live, you have to take a gamble. I don’t want to waste time. If you can get me the Divine Armor, I will let you go."

Qu Hongling looked at the rolling lava and said, with displeasure, "Do you think I can take it?"

"You are a demon."

Wang Luoyan’s gaze was piercingly cold.

Before Qu Hongling could react, Wang Luoyan appeared before her like a ghost, grasping her jaw and forcing her to open her mouth.

"A gift for you."

Wang Luoyan took out the Demon Core extracted from Shang Zhiyu’s body.

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