In a blink, Bai Yu materialized beside the glistening spatial ring. With a swift movement, he claimed it, leaving the other cultivators stunned. The three Law Domain Masters, their heated debate abruptly cut short, whipped their heads around to face the unexpected intruder.
You vermin!" roared a burly figure clad in crimson robes, his voice laced with fury. "How dare you steal our treasure!"
Bai Yu remained unfazed. With a deliberate motion, he unleashed his suppressed aura, a wave of pure power that washed over the cavern. The air crackled, and an oppressive silence descended upon the room. Cultivators gasped, some even collapsing under the sudden weight of his presence.
"L-L-Law Domain Master," stammered a Xiantian Realm elder from the Fire King Sect, his voice barely a whisper. The revelation hung heavy in the air, instantly altering the power dynamic within the chamber.
"Everyone who wishes to avoid conflict," Bai Yu boomed, his voice resonating with authority, "step back now!" His golden eyes scanned the crowd, their gaze sharp and unforgiving.
A wave of compliance rippled through the gathered cultivators. None dared challenge a Law Domain Master, and with hesitant steps, they retreated to the fringes of the room. Only the three Law Domain Masters remained, their faces etched with a mixture of shock and apprehension.
From the Fire King Sect emerged an elder, his weathered face etched with wisdom and clad in flowing crimson robes. He approached Bai Yu with a hesitant bow. "Greetings, fellow expert," he began, his voice surprisingly mild. "I am Elder Zhu, Vice Sect Master of the Fire King Sect. Our primary interest lies within the spatial ring – a specific Spirit Flame. If you have no need for it, perhaps we can strike a deal. We would be willing to form a bond of friendship in exchange for the Spirit Flame."
Bai Yu's mind raced. Spirit Flames represented a rare and potent class of fire, vastly superior to ordinary flames. But the variety within this category was immense. There were countless Spirit Flames, each with unique properties and varying degrees of power."A Spirit Flame," he murmured thoughtfully, piecing together the information. His own cultivation path had no immediate need for such a treasure.A slow grin spread across his face. "Very well," he declared. "You can have the Spirit Flame. Befriending the Fire King Sect is a far more valuable reward at this juncture."The Vice Sect Master's face broke into a wide grin. He moved to stand beside Bai Yu, a silent alliance forged against the remaining two Law Domain Masters. The unexpected turn of events had left them speechless, the balance of power tilting sharply in Bai Yu's favor. Their initial plan to claim the entire treasure now seemed like a distant dream.