But it was too late, the black-clothed man was already behind Xiao Teng...

The sharp longsword viciously pierced Xiao Teng’s tail, then forcefully withdrew, and blood instantly spurted out like a pillar of blood, staining Mu Ruyue’s eyes red...

Xiao Teng roared in pain, swung its tail, and threw the black-clothed man out forcefully, then its massive body fell, blood instantly soaking the entire ground...

"Xiao Teng!"

Mu Ruyue clenched her fist tightly, a rush of anger surged from her chest.

"Although Xiao Teng’s strength is formidable, its speed is too slow, but this black-clothed man possesses blinding speed!" She looked up at the black-clothed man standing in mid-air, her eyes icy cold, "However, he has harmed Xiao Teng, and thus, he deserves to die!"

No one can harm her people...

If anyone dares, she will not let them go!

Swish!

Suddenly, fierce flames burst from Mu Ruyue’s body, under these flames, the woman’s face appeared even more beautiful, so perfect it was impossible to look away...

However, the black-clothed man’s pupils contracted involuntarily, a chill rose in his heart.

"Nine-layered Karma Fire? Why is the Nine-layered Karma Fire from hell on her?"

The Nine-layered Karma Fire is the most brutal flame of hell...

This Nine-layered Karma Fire not only burns a person until only their soul remains, but can also imprison the soul to eternally torment it.

If he could obtain this Nine-layered Karma Fire? The increase in strength would be more than just a little...

Thinking of this, the black-clothed man licked the corner of his lips, a greedy look appeared in his eyes.

"Little girl, your strength is too weak, this Nine-layered Karma Fire on you will only be wasted, moreover, carrying it is unsafe, to prevent it from falling into others’ hands, let me temporarily keep it for you."

What he implied was, if you hold the Nine-layered Karma Fire, you are bound to be hunted by countless strong individuals until none of your bones remain.

So he kindly offered to help her keep it.

She not only cannot refuse, but must thank him, otherwise she would be ungrateful to his good intentions...

Mu Ruyue’s eyes grew colder, she had seen shamelessness before, but never to this extent...

"Want the Nine-layered Karma Fire?"

Abruptly, she laughed, her smile tinged with mockery.

"If you have what it takes, try taking it from my hands."

"Ha ha!"

The black-clothed man laughed twice, a mocking curve appeared on the corner of his lips.

"Since you refuse a toast only to drink a forfeit, don’t blame me for being rude!"

With that, his body flickered, reaching Mu Ruyue once again.

The Jade Sword in his hand accompanied the cold gleam in his eyes as it descended, the ridicule on his face grew more intense...

Bang!

At this moment, in front of Mu Ruyue, the Nine-layered Karma Fire converged on the Nine Heavens Dragon Flame Sword, which slashed down fiercely from the sky...

Boom!

A loud noise, Mu Ruyue retreated a few steps, a trace of blood seeped from the corner of her lips, making her face exceedingly pale...

"Even with the Nine-layered Karma Fire added, I am no match for this man! But, I cannot fail!"

The Nine-layered Karma Fire is indeed powerful, but now it’s merely the fire seed she has just subdued, its true power cannot yet be displayed...

So, even with the Nine-layered Karma Fire added, she is still not a match for the black-clothed man...