Chapter 129: Retiring After Success (2)

"Pursue them!"

Dozens of powerful experts soared into the sky, chasing after the crane. However, by the time they broke through the formation and reached the high altitude, Mo Yuxi and the crane had already become nothing more than a tiny speck on the horizon.

Though masters at the Divine Realm could soar through the heavens, how could their speed compare to that of a crane, a creature born for flight? With a single flap of its wings, the crane left all the Divine Realm experts far behind.

"Ah!"
"Scoundrels!"
"Roar!"

Above the shattered grand formation, waves of furious roars erupted, venting the boundless frustration in their hearts.

In the distance, Mo Yuxi clutched the box containing the Myriad Wonder Demon Lotus. She glanced back at the formation shrouded in rising dust and smoke, her expression a mix of triumph and lingering concern.

"Caw!" "Caw!"

The crane let out excited cries, clearly seeking praise.

"Alright, I know, little crane, you deserve the most credit this time!" Mo Yuxi said, petting the crane’s head affectionately.

"Caw!" The crane looked smug.

"This time, I truly owe it all to him. If it weren't for him, I never would have thought to send you a signal from within the formation, and you wouldn't have been able to receive it or coordinate with me when the formation broke," Mo Yuxi said, a faint smile curving her lips.

"Caw?"

"Him? Why, it’s him, of course! Young Master Yan!" Mo Yuxi’s face flushed slightly.

"Caw?"

"Stealing the Myriad Wonder Demon Lotus this time was entirely his plan! I’ve finally obtained it! I’ve finally secured the Myriad Wonder Demon Lotus!" Mo Yuxi exclaimed joyfully.

"Caw?"

"We won't wait for Qinglong and the others. He said the Myriad Wonder Demon Lotus is extraordinary and the Eight-Treasure Divine Box may not be able to contain it for long. He told me to return to the Holy Land first and deliver the lotus to Daoist Master Mao Ri. Hmm, wait, let’s stop by his bamboo hut first; I need to leave a message for Qinglong and the others," Mo Yuxi mused.

"Caw!" The crane flapped its wings and flew toward Yan Chuan’s bamboo hut.

***

The grand formation lay in ruins, dragon energy rampaging, the interior in total disarray.

Grand Master Damiao, who had been single-handedly battling the heroes, suddenly froze, his form abruptly coalescing back into a single entity. Having fought off half the experts alone, he was a figure no one dared to underestimate. Standing in the center of the World-Suppressing Stone, he looked up at the sky.

"Hahahaha, Heaven's will! It is Heaven's will!" Grand Master Damiao lamented, his face filled with sorrow.

"The Myriad Wonder Demon Lotus is lost. Grand Master Damiao, you should stop clinging to this," urged King Muyeyuan.

Grand Master Damiao turned his gaze sharply toward King Muyeyuan, his eyes icy, before sweeping them across the crowd.

"My mission has ended. The formation is broken, and I shall perish. But mark my words, all of you here: the calamity that befalls the world in the future shall be the consequence of your actions today! It is you who have plunged the common people of the world into fire and water!" Grand Master Damiao shouted deeply.

"Humph, fear-mongering!" another expert spat.

At this moment, the experts who had previously been competing for the lotus closed in, their combined strength bearing down on Grand Master Damiao.

With a look of sorrowful hatred, Grand Master Damiao surveyed them one last time and waved his hand.

"Detonate!" he commanded.

"BOOM!"

The remaining four golden dragons exploded instantly.

"Rumble!"

A massive explosion and a violent shockwave tore through the area. The entire Feng Shui formation shattered completely, and the earth shook in all directions, creating a scene of apocalyptic destruction.

As the formation was utterly annihilated, the form of Grand Master Damiao began to fade, growing dimmer and thinner. Yet, even as he faced destruction, those eyes filled with sorrow and hatred remained fixed upon them all.