Chapter 1036: Chapter 654: When the Dust Settles, the Trial Ends

"Burning a Splinter? This junior is quite decisive."

Witnessing the Silent Annihilation Demon Venerable burn a splinter, transforming into black flames, and infuse into the black bone claw, significantly boosting its power to break free from the oppressive confines of his space vortex and escape into the void.

A trace of helplessness flashed across the face of the grey-clad elder.

If he were a hundred years younger, even if the Silent Annihilation Demon Venerable burned a splinter, he surely wouldn’t escape.

Unfortunately, his lifespan is nearing its end, his Qi-Blood is depleted, and he can’t fully unleash his cultivation; otherwise, the consumption of his essence would further deplete his already dwindling lifespan, leaving him to watch the other leave.

However, it’s just as well; truly leaving the black bone claw behind might genuinely drive the Silent Annihilation Demon Venerable mad.

An upper-grade Demon Artifact, would be an absolute treasure even for a Seven Tribulations Primordial Spirit, he certainly cannot abandon it.

If a real fight were to break out, the Demon Clan would surely not stand idly by.

Currently, the Netherworld Palace doesn’t wish for a full-scale conflict with the Demon Clan, so this outcome is acceptable.

As the Silent Annihilation Demon Venerable took his Demon Artifact away, peace returned to the trial space.

In the distance, both the elephant-nosed man and the Daoxu Temple Daoist were gasping for breath, expressions showing relief from having survived a catastrophe.

When the Silent Annihilation Demon Venerable struck with a palm, they truly believed they were doomed.

Unexpectedly, the situation turned around, and they survived, truly a heartfelt relief.

Only Lu Qing maintained a calm expression.

He didn’t feel regret over the Silent Annihilation Demon Venerable taking the black bone claw.

Not to mention he couldn’t refine that Demon Artifact; earlier, when investigating with Superpower, he knew the black bone claw was still under the control of the Silent Annihilation Demon Venerable, impossible to fall into his hands.

Instead, the appearance of the grey-clad elder surprised him.

Initially, he planned to use the Secret Realm Stone Plate to leave this space directly; now it seems unnecessary to use this trump card.

Still, Lu Qing remained vigilant, keeping a trace of Heart and Spirit focused on the Secret Realm Stone Plate at all times.

Should anything go wrong, he would immediately activate it.

"Kid, you’re quite impressive."

The grey-clad elder sighed briefly, suddenly turning his head, meticulously looking at Lu Qing, revealing a smile.

"Senior, you flatter me." Lu Qing replied nonchalantly.

"This is not flattery; being able to stand firm at the Golden Core Realm, facing the Silent Annihilation Demon Venerable, remaining unperturbed, your composure is unmatched globally, few can compare to you."

Lu Qing shook his head gently but said no more.

He faced the Silent Annihilation Demon Venerable’s splinter calmly because he had sufficient confidence to survive.

Since that’s the case, there’s no need to grovel or show weakness.

If he didn’t have the Secret Realm Stone Plate as a trump card, he probably wouldn’t have that calmness.

Of course, the inner details of this cannot be shared with others.

Hence, he bowed solemnly to the grey-clad elder: "Thank you, Senior, for coming to my rescue; otherwise, I would indeed have been obliterated, both body and soul."

"These are just minor matters." The grey-clad elder waved his hand, "This trial is hosted by our Netherworld Palace, we certainly won’t allow others to interfere; not just a mere Silent Annihilation Demon Venerable, even if that Black Sky Demon Venerable came, he would still be sent back!"

Black Sky Demon Venerable?

Hearing this name, Lu Qing’s heart slightly stirred.

He remembered that the Demon Cultivator he enslaved with his Divine Soul in Leaving Fire Tripod was once one of the demon generals under the Black Sky Demon Venerable in his past life.

The black bone claw was also called the Black Heaven Demon Claw.

It seems this Black Sky Demon Venerable must be one of the most formidable Demon Lords among the Demon Clan.

However, Lu Qing didn’t inquire about these matters but cautiously said, "Senior, the trial is not over yet, I still need to continue collecting Trial Jade Tokens, what do you think..."

"There’s no rush in this; with your strength, being the first in this trial is certain, it’s already a foregone conclusion. Didn’t you just save the little girl from Biluo Palace? Release her, I have connections with her master, consider it as owing you a favor."

The grey-clad elder didn’t hurry Lu Qing to leave but rather said to him with some slight embarrassment.

Actually, this was also why he took the initiative to come out and stop the Silent Annihilation Demon Venerable; he couldn’t just watch Lu Qing truly kill the Biluo Palace Holy Daughter.

"So that’s the reason, Senior, don’t misunderstand; I earlier provoked that Evil Demon, my words were meant to provoke, not to offend the girl."

Lu Qing explained briefly, then gently waved his hand, releasing the Biluo Palace Holy Daughter from the Leaving Fire Tripod.

After all, when he captured her into the Leaving Fire Tripod, he directly separated her with a Space Cage; he didn’t worry she would discover the secrets inside it.

The Biluo Palace Holy Daughter appeared confused as she was released.

She had been trapped in the Space Cage within Leaving Fire Tripod by Lu Qing, surrounded entirely by darkness, unable to perceive anything.

Now suddenly released, she couldn’t react for a moment.

"At that time, my words may have offended, please forgive me; Senior, you two reminisce, I shall take my leave."

After releasing the Biluo Palace Holy Daughter, Lu Qing didn’t care about her thoughts. With the grey-clad elder’s permission, he instantly turned into a stream of light and flew away into the distance.

Uncertain of the grey-clad elder’s intentions, he didn’t even attempt to seize the trial jade talismans from the elephant-nosed man and Daoxu Temple Daoist, but directly disappeared on the horizon.

This scene left the Biluo Palace Holy Daughter even more bewildered.

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