Above the Secret Realm.
As the world trembled unsteadily, a figure appeared faintly in the sky above.
This person was Wu Xiongfei.
After Shi Haoran's death, sect leaders outside witnessed his final moments and realized Wu Linyuan could not last much longer. Enraged, Wu Xiongfei seized the last key to enter the Secret Realm, intending to make Mu Jinyu perish with the realm's collapse, triggered by the entrance of a great power at the Unity Realm Stage.
As for those inside the Secret Realm who hadn't gone after Wen Rou and were still alive, their fate turned from fortunate to unfortunate.
Because their sects and clans feared Mu Jinyu might escape and seek revenge, they dared not offend the numerous families and sects present. Ultimately, they were abandoned, left to be Mu Jinyu's grave companions.
Inside the Secret Realm.
Mu Jinyu's expression was grave. He never expected that after killing two in the False Merged Path Realm, Wu Xiongfei would resort to such drastic measures.
However, Mu Jinyu remained composed, not panicking.
He immediately stored the Dragon Emperor Sword in the Bi Fang Cauldron, put the cauldron away, and then dashed into the forbidden zone, bringing the hidden Wen Rou and the others into the cauldron too.
Mu Jinyu felt fortunate for his earlier decision. After finding nothing valuable in the forbidden zone, he planned to leave the Secret Realm immediately after killing Shi Haoran and Wu Linyuan. Otherwise, if Zhuo Yue were still cultivating in Dragon Lake, or if Wen Rou and Jian Ruyan were still searching for spiritual medicine, he might not have found them before the realm's collapse.
At this moment, to ensure survival and lead Wen Rou and the others safely out, Mu Jinyu's gaze hardened. He decided to consume the Hedao Fruit on the spot to break through to the Unity Realm Stage.
Yet, his eyes shifted, realizing that hastily consuming the Hedao Fruit might not ensure safety, even if he managed the breakthrough and transcended the heavenly tribulation.
Furthermore, he was unwilling to undergo such a hasty breakthrough.
After some thought, Mu Jinyu clenched his teeth and decided to take a gamble. If successful, the Wu Family better brace for his vengeance!
"Boom!"
Mu Jinyu dashed deeper into the forbidden zone.
He had known about a teleportation array here while searching for spiritual medicine in the forbidden zone, boosting his confidence to leave the realm early.
However, given the realm's instability and impending collapse, using the teleportation array might not be safe, potentially yielding unpredictable outcomes like his entry into the realm.
Only possessing the power at the Unity Realm Stage could ensure absolute security.
Nonetheless, confronting the heavenly tribulation now seemed a step too late, prompting him to take the risk instead!
"Rumble!"
Above the Mystic Realm Space.
Wu Xiongfei's figure became clearer, with half of his body already inside the realm.
Naturally, this act accelerated the realm's destruction. The ground collapsed, the sky shattered—apocalyptic scenes unfolded.
Wu Xiongfei's eyes were cold; his figure, suspended in mid-air, resembled an indestructible Martial Monument. His divine sense swept through and quickly found Mu Jinyu fleeing within the forbidden zone.
"Trying to run? Think you can escape from me?"
With hands behind his back, Wu Xiongfei's tone was icy as he reached out toward Mu Jinyu.
"Rumble!!"
A colossal palm emerged, covering the sky and pressing down on the fleeing Mu Jinyu below!
"Hmm?!"
Feeling the killing intent from behind, Mu Jinyu paused, swiftly turned around, and shouted angrily, causing Hundred Mile Rivers and Mountains to collapse!
Due to the realm's collapse, only a tenth of the restrictions in the forbidden zone remained. A stone he couldn't destroy before was now shattered by his shout, obliterating mountains and rivers!
"Roar!"
With Mu Jinyu's roar, the Dragon Soul reappeared, radiating golden light, swinging its dragon tail skyward to clash with the descending giant palm.
"Boom!!"
"Bang!!"
Though the Dragon Soul was strong, it was feeble against a full-force strike from a Unity Realm powerhouse. After a brief clash, the Dragon Soul's form dissipated, showing signs of turning into a fog dragon.
The giant palm clenched, instantly shattering and destroying the Dragon Soul.
"Pfft!"
As the Dragon Soul was crushed, Mu Jinyu suffered backlash, his escape halted momentarily as he spewed a mouthful of blood.
Still, the Dragon Soul was formless; as long as the Kunlun Dragon Veins endured, it could be reformed. Thus it mattered little, and, pausing just a moment, Mu Jinyu continued to run forward.
He was already close to the teleportation array.
Though the Dragon Soul lost to the giant palm, it successfully slowed its descent. Additionally, their clash accelerated the surrounding void's collapse, forming countless fissures in the battle zone that sliced parts off the palm with each descent.
Moreover, the void's further collapse increased the realm's rejection of Wu Xiongfei's entry.
Initially, Wu Xiongfei nearly had his entire body enter the realm, but the crumbling heavens almost pushed him into chaotic void streams, potentially losing Kunlun Ruins' location.
This forced Wu Xiongfei to take time re-stabilizing the surrounding void.
In this peaceful interval, Mu Jinyu reached the teleportation array unhindered.
"Good, the teleportation array is intact."
Seeing the undamaged array, Mu Jinyu breathed a sigh of relief.
Fortunately, Wu Xiongfei hadn't aimed to block his path earlier; otherwise, he might have been forced to attempt a breakthrough to the Unity Realm.
Then, Mu Jinyu quickly stood on the teleportation array, using top-quality spirit stones to activate it, while gazing upward at the fractured realm, at the faint figure among countless space cracks.
He knew that figure was the Wu Family Head, Wu Xiongfei, the first to feud with him from a super clan.
"Just wait!"
Mu Jinyu whispered softly as his figure gradually vanished from the teleportation array.
Not long after Mu Jinyu departed.
Wu Xiongfei, having narrowly avoided complete disaster, finally stabilized himself above the half-collapsed realm.
His expression was dark, not expecting such a setback, as he resumed spreading his divine sense, searching for Mu Jinyu.
But...
He couldn't find him!
"Dead? Escaped? What's going on?"
Wu Xiongfei frowned deeply, unable to locate Mu Jinyu in the half-destroyed realm. Restlessly, he searched again, only to see a few Heaven's Prides fleeing desperately.
"Help!"
"Senior Wu, save me!"
These people, while fleeing from chaotic void streams and fissures, screamed for Wu Xiongfei.
Wu Xiongfei ignored them. Those who survived had refrained from assaulting Mu Jinyu upon his promise. Why would he save them?
Moreover, since his daughter and nephew were dead, why should these clan and sect heirs live?
Under Wu Xiongfei's cold gaze, they ultimately despaired as the ever-expanding void fissures tore them into countless remnants, leaving a pool of blood in final lament.