Qiu Honglei and Jing Teng reflexively stood at Zu An’s side, vigilant against any sudden moves from Zhao Han.

Zhao Han’s eyes narrowed slightly. However, after sizing up Zu An for a moment, he said with a smile, “Why would this emperor care about the items of a junior? Besides,  we already have an alliance between us.”

The Soulburn Firecrystal was extremely precious, but it wasn’t an essential item for him now. For Zhao Han, with the immortal opportunity up ahead, he could let anything else go for now.

Zu An said with a smile, “Your majesty is magnanimous, as expected…”

Upon hearing the praise, Zhao Han’s expression improved considerably. He looked at Jing Teng and asked, “Miss Jing, how far are we from that place you spoke of now?”

“It isn’t that far anymore,” Jing Teng said, her pretty brows furrowing slightly. It was difficult to tell what she was thinking.

“Then let’s seize the moment. It’ll be bad if the Ghost King gets there first,” Zhao Han said as he looked at the remains of the lake.

The once boiling-hot lava had already more or less cooled...