Lu Yun was here for the spleen of the world. At the same time, he was loath to relinquish the bloodline of a premier divine beast. How strong would the only offspring of the only Moat Snake be?

Once it grew up, it would be at least as strong as the primeval human kings, if not a great emperor in its own right.

“Milord!” Following silently beside them all this time, Xuanxi suddenly said, “The moat snake has some kinship with the divines. If I go with Zhaoqing, we may be able to capture its descendant.”

Lu Yun’s eyes lit up and Zhaoqing walked out of hell, sweeping a graceful curtsy in front of the young man.

Incredulous, Ashu held his breath. He knew full well who Zhaoqing was—the daughter of the Exalted Divine emperor! Progeny of...