The Villain: Claiming The Protagonist's Master

These few blood lotus flowers were extremely enchanting, emitting a terrifying stench of blood.

Immediately, the blood lotuses spun rapidly, accompanied by whistling winds, enveloping Su Chen.

He could see that Su Chen was the core figure among the three. Capture the leader to capture the gang—he wanted to first take down the relatively weaker Su Chen.

"Flower Burial?"

Luo Shen's delicate face grew a bit more serious.

These flowers were called Blood-Devouring Lotus Flowers, one of the evil techniques used by the Hehuan Sect to control people. They were specifically designed to control those slaves who disobeyed orders or showed rebellious thoughts—extremely cruel.

A million years ago, Luo Shen had personally witnessed a Great Emperor-level expert of the Hehuan Sect using this evil technique to control another Great Emperor-level expert.

Afterward, that Great Emperor-level expert became a slave of the Hehuan Sect's Great Emperor-level expert.

Thus, she felt a sense of dread toward this sinister thing and was unwilling to get entangled with it.

She hadn't expected the black-robed youth before her to have already mastered the Hehuan Sect's Flower Burial technique at the Lesser Saint level.

"Be careful! These blood lotuses are extremely dangerous!" Luo Shen reminded.

"Hahaha, scared, beautiful woman? Why don't you crawl over now and dual-cultivate with this Holy Son? I guarantee you'll feel such ecstasy that I'll spare the three of you afterward!" The black-robed youth laughed arrogantly.

"Hmph! Dream on. Prepare to die!"

Hearing this, flames of anger flickered in Luo Shen's eyes. She would never allow anyone to insult her like this.

She formed hand seals with her hands, releasing a palm strike. Overwhelming cold energy surged forth as though it intended to freeze the entire space.

But the black-robed youth smirked and flickered, dodging Luo Shen's attack. He continued controlling the blood lotuses, directing them to Su Chen.

"Heh, mere Flower Burial—so what? Get lost!"

Su Chen let out a cold snort, summoning a flying sword and slashing at the blood-devouring flowers.

Slash!

The flying sword was immensely powerful, instantly shredding the blood lotuses into blood mist.

"How is this possible?"

The black-robed youth's pupils shrank, his expression changed drastically, and he exclaimed in disbelief.

Although he was merely at the first level of Lesser Saint, after performing the Flower Burial technique, even another Lesser Saint of the first level wouldn't be able to withstand it, let alone destroy the blood lotuses.

Yet Su Chen, with his Divine Ability Realm cultivation, had done just that.

This was simply inconceivable.

But after seeing the flying sword in Su Chen's hand, the black-robed youth immediately understood.

"Who exactly are you? How do you have Senior Ghost Calculator's flying sword?"

He stared at Su Chen, a trace of panic surfacing in his heart. 'This guy was actually connected to Ghost Calculator—this was truly tricky.'

Ghost Calculator, neither entirely righteous nor entirely evil, was a quasi-emperor-level powerhouse at the pinnacle. If he learned that this person was killed, even the entire Hehuan Sect couldn't protect him.

At this moment, the black-robed youth, who feared neither heaven nor earth, truly felt fear.

"Heh, sharp eyes you've got there. You even recognize my master's flying sword?"

Seeing the black-robed youth's visible fear, Su Chen decided to play along, curling his lips into a smug smile.

"Ah, dear friend, it's all a misunderstanding! It's all a misunderstanding!"

The black-robed youth immediately forced a smile and apologized, "I am the Holy Son of the Hehuan Sect, Kongxu Gongzi. I hope you won't take offense over trivial matters."

Then, he shouted to the distance, "Senior brothers and disciples, retreat!"

Hearing his command, the Hehuan Sect disciples stopped their assault and looked toward him.

"Holy Son, what is this…" one of the Hehuan Sect disciples asked, confused.

"Leave quickly! Don't forget why we came to the Ancient Desolation Secret Realm!" Kongxu Gongzi barked, urging them to depart.

Hearing this, the Hehuan Sect disciples exchanged glances before flying toward him, preparing to leave together.

"Hold it!" Su Chen blocked their path.

"What do you mean by this, my friend?" Kongxu Gongzi frowned.

"Heh, release the mermaids in the cage! And leave behind all the heavenly materials and earthly treasures you've obtained in the Ancient Desolation Secret Realm!"

Su Chen sneered coldly, waving his flying sword and pointing it at Kongxu Gongzi. His tone was icy, his hostility undisguised.

Hearing this, Kongxu Gongzi's expression changed slightly. "Friend, we have no past grievances nor recent enmities. Why create such a misunderstanding?"

"Misunderstanding? That's not what you said earlier."

Su Chen chuckled playfully. "If I recall correctly, you were planning to make me your slave, weren't you?"

Kongxu Gongzi's face darkened, but he continued to smile apologetically. "It was all a misunderstanding! I was just joking earlier!"

"Is that so?" Su Chen narrowed his eyes and raised his right hand.

Swish!

The flying sword streaked through the air like a serpent, wrapping around Kongxu Gongzi's neck.

"We'll release them! We'll hand them over!"

Feeling the icy killing intent in Su Chen's gaze, Kongxu Gongzi's face turned pale.

He was someone who could endure humiliation for the greater good, silently vowing to take revenge on Su Chen when he became stronger.

"Holy Son, but this…"

The other Hehuan Sect disciples hesitated.

"Hmph! Shut up, all of you! Or do you intend to disobey the Holy Son's orders?"

Seeing the doubtful looks from his senior brothers and juniors, Kongxu Gongzi coldly snorted.

As the Holy Son of the Hehuan Sect and an immensely powerful individual, these disciples usually wouldn't dare defy his orders.

Sure enough, they quieted down, obediently retreating.

They opened the cage and handed over the heavenly materials and earthly treasures from their storage rings.

Su Chen stowed away the treasures and held the mermaid in his arms.

This mermaid had a human-like upper body, with delicate features, fair skin, and an enchanting smile blooming on her face.

Droplets of water glistened on her white face, adding to her charm.

Like a beauty emerging from water, her allure stirred hearts.

Her chest, devoid of any covering, revealed everything clearly.

Golden hair cascaded like a waterfall, exuding a myriad of enchanting flavors.

Her lower body, covered entirely in silvery scales like a fish, shimmered with dazzling silver light under the bright sunlight reflected through the clear lake.

Looking at the uncovered and alluring mermaid, Su Chen's old face turned red, suddenly feeling embarrassed to stare directly.

Luo Shen, however, gazed at the mermaid intently, her expression full of astonishment.

Over the past few days in the Ancient Desolation Secret Realm, she had seen countless ferocious beasts, but this mesmerizing mermaid truly provided a feast for the eyes.

Radiantly beautiful and captivating, even she couldn't help but take a second glance.

When Luo Shen and Green Vine noticed Su Chen's hand resting around the mermaid's chest, their faces flushed with redness.

They glared at Su Chen fiercely.

Seeing the murderous gazes from the two women, Su Chen suddenly realized something. Clearing his throat, he moved his hand down.

I really didn't mean it!

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