Star Luo, a planet gathering cultivators, had a figure standing on a tall tower at its center, gazing into the endless starry sky. The eyes of this figure, filled with brilliance and wisdom, appeared deep and profound. However, upon closer inspection, a hint of shock lingered in the corners of the figure's eyes."The terrifying soul pressure, even if just for an instant, made my heart skip a beat. Who could this be? And why did they come out from the Ascension Pavilion's passage?" Despite the countless cultivators on Star Luo, only a few sensed the pressure and noticed the anomaly. The person on the tower was one of them. With a snort, the figure turned away. "Hmph, whoever it is, Star Luo no longer has a second Ascension Pavilion. Just a lingering soul, what is there to fear!" With these thoughts, the person's eyes flashed with a ruthless determination as they turned away....To the south of Star Luo, in the ancient wilderness, a gathering place of fierce beasts and spirits, and a forbidden zone for humans, there was a crownless king. At this moment, he was looking up at the sky, observing the area where the Ascension Pavilion had risen. However, his expression was not pleasant due to the unexpected event during Ascension Pavilion's rise."Who is it! What did that soul do? Will Ascension Pavilion ascend safely?" The figure muttered to himself, but all answers remained elusive. The soul appeared and disappeared too quickly, making it impossible for him to unravel the truth. "Regardless, there must be an answer to this!"...In the Misty Void Continent to the south of Star Luo, within an endless range of deep mountains, two figures were swiftly moving through the forests. The leading man had a square face, not particularly outstanding, but exuded righteousness. The woman behind him, with a protruding belly indicating pregnancy, was not exceptionally beautiful, but had a charming demeanor. What caught attention was the woman's round belly, clearly carrying a child. However, both of them looked a bit hurried at this moment."Ah Hui, hold on a little longer. Once we leave this mountainous area, we'll reach the territory of our family, and we'll be safe!" While running, the man comforted the woman behind him with tenderness, easing her inner anxiety.The woman behind him smiled gently without saying much, expressing that she was fine. However, sweat beads covered her forehead, indicating the difficulty of persisting with such rapid running for a pregnant woman. The sight tugged at the man's heart, and he nodded deeply. "Ah Hui, don't worry. We'll be fine!"With a firm promise, the man stopped dwelling on it and quickened their pace. In the blink of an eye, they crossed over a mountain and arrived at a forested mountain hollow.
"Li Ge, something's not right! This forest is too quiet!" As soon as they entered the forest, the woman unconsciously stopped and looked around with a frown.
The man paused, his brows forming a deep frown. He understood the uniqueness of this forest, and though he felt concern, the pursuers behind him compelled him not to linger. "Regardless, let's swiftly pass through this forest. If the disciples of the Gongsun family catch up, we'll be dead for sure!" With a determined look and a tight grip on the woman's hand, the man moved forward. Despite his worries, the forest ahead didn't seem too frightening compared to the pursuers behind."Hehe, Bili, do you think you'll make it back to the Bili family alive? Today is the day your soul returns!" Just as the man and the woman took their first steps forward, a cold laughter echoed from the forest. Ten figures emerged in a fan-shaped formation, slowly advancing towards the couple.Seeing the sudden appearance of the ten individuals, both the man and the woman's expressions changed dramatically. Although they didn't recognize the ten people before them, the attire they wore exposed their identity as disciples of the Gongsun family, the very family the couple referred to."Gongsun family! I never expected you to set up an ambush here!" The man named Bili was furious. He hadn't anticipated the Gongsun family members to arrive so quickly and lay an ambush, effectively sealing off their escape route."Haha, this is our territory, the domain of the Gongsun family. If people from the Bili family dare to come here recklessly, they are seeking death!" The leading Gongsun disciple chuckled triumphantly. "But I didn't expect to capture such a genius from the Bili family this time. If we kill you today, the Bili family might even grieve for you!" With a cruel smile, the Gongsun disciple signaled with his right hand. Instantly, the other nine disciples shot forward like arrows, launching an attack on the couple."Roar! Damn you, Gongsun family! I'll make sure you regret this!" Enraged by the Gongsun family's assault, Bili swiftly stepped forward, positioning himself in front of his wife. He summoned his treasured long sword and, with his own strength, confronted the nine assailants. Despite having a slightly higher cultivation level, Bili found himself gradually losing ground due to the coordinated attacks."Hehe, Bili, you can't escape. To deal with you, the elite members of our Gongsun family are all here. So, you better surrender willingly!" The leader of the Gongsun family, observing the battle from a distance, emitted a cold laugh. His malicious gaze shifted to the anxious woman at the edge of the battlefield. "I'll kill your wife first, and then you!"Finishing his words, the Gongsun disciple lifted his foot, drifting towards the woman in the distance. In the blink of an eye, a cold-glowing long sword appeared in his hand, thrusting directly towards the woman's abdomen. Clearly, this strike aimed to cripple both her cultivation and the child within her."Damn it!" Bili, witnessing this scene, burned with rage. He swung his sword to fend off the incoming attacks and rushed towards his wife. However, it seemed that the nine individuals had already anticipated Bili's reaction. At the moment Bili tried to intervene, five of them blocked his way, wielding their weapons and sneering.With a sharp sound, the man's long sword quickly thrust towards the woman again. Despite the woman being pregnant, her cultivation was not weak. She skillfully avoided the vital points with light and graceful steps, preventing the man from succeeding in his malicious intentions."Bili, don't mind me, just run!" Evading the man's sword, the woman shouted, immediately retreating. Unfortunately, the man's relentless attacks followed like a raging storm, forcing the woman to dodge frantically."Ah Hui!" Witnessing his wife being humiliated by the man, Bili roared in anger. However, every attempt to help was blocked by the nine individuals, leaving him with no opportunity. The nine individuals seemed to be in no hurry to deal with Bili, as they maintained a playful encirclement, enjoying the sight of Bili's anxious, resentful, and angry expression."Hehe, truly worthy of being a wife from the Bili family. Your cultivation is not weak, but I wonder how many strikes you can dodge!" The man, seeing the woman evading his attacks, laughed mockingly. At this moment, he wasn't in a hurry to kill the woman. Instead, he seemed more interested in letting his opponents struggle on the brink of death, experiencing the pain and torment just before death. It appeared as if tormenting their psychological defenses brought him infinite pleasure.Initially, the woman managed to avoid the attacks, but as time passed, her steps became heavier, sweat dripped from her forehead, and, most horrifyingly, blood stains appeared under her, staining her clothes red. Clearly, in this struggle, the woman triggered a premature birth, endangering the life of the child in her womb."Ah Hui!" Seeing his wife in such a dire situation, Bili's eyes turned bloodshot. He hadn't expected such an encounter when he took his wife outside. If he had considered his wife's condition earlier, Bili would never have embarked on this journey. Unfortunately, regrets were too late at this moment, leaving Bili with endless remorse and frustration."Ah Hui, I won't let anything happen to you. I absolutely won't let anything happen to you!" Trembling all over, Bili repeatedly muttered these words. Then, his clear eyes revealed a strange blood-red color, indicating that Bili was on the verge of exploding, ready to fight desperately!"Hmm?" Seeing Bili on the verge of a reckless outburst, the leading man's gaze sharpened. Fearing further complications, he immediately unleashed his full power. With one swift kick, he struck the woman's abdomen, knocking her to the ground. Then, with a razor-sharp long sword, he positioned it at the woman's neck. The sharp tip of the sword directly cut through the woman's fair skin, causing a drop of bright red blood to seep out."Bili, now that it has come to this, do you still want to resist?" The man shouted loudly, "If you dare to burn your elemental crystal, I'll kill your wife immediately! Be sensible, put down your sword, and maybe I'll spare your wife and child!"Hearing the man's loud shout, Bili shivered, and his last remaining sanity finally overcame the impulse to retaliate wildly. However, he still stared at the man with his eyes fixed, speaking each word deliberately, "If I surrender, will you truly spare my wife and child?""Hehe, of course, I'll let them go. I can swear on my elemental crystal, if...""Bili, kill them, kill them! My child, my child!" However, before the man could finish his sentence, a heart-wrenching roar erupted from the woman. This roar echoed through the entire forest like thunder, startling everyone.As everyone turned to look at the woman, their gazes were frozen, and Bili's eyes turned blood-red. The lower part of the woman's body was covered in blood, and a large pool of blood had already stained the ground nearby. It was evident that the kick to the woman's abdomen not only injured her but also affected the fetus in her womb. At this moment, no one would believe that the child in her womb could be unharmed.The leading man stared blankly at this scene, unable to utter a word for a while. Originally, he intended to resolve the situation delicately, but now, with this shocking turn of events, there was no chance of an easy resolution. Realizing this, the man sighed with a hint of regret, and his gaze turned sharp. He knew that a fierce battle was inevitable today. Despite their numerical advantage, dealing with Bili would be a tricky task. Otherwise, the family wouldn't have sent ten people to surround and kill him."Public Sun family scum! Prepare to die!" As expected by the man, Bili went mad at this moment. His aura continued to rise, ready to fight to the death.The ten individuals from the Public Sun family also felt a growing sense of alertness. Facing someone who had nothing to lose, none of them dared to guarantee that they would all come out unscathed.