"Who... who exactly is this stone sculpture?"

Tina suddenly closed the cultivation technique and handed it over to Wang Ye.

She did not overthink it, just felt that the stone sculpture was somewhat frightening.

After Wang Ye received the cultivation technique, he curiously glanced at it, and his expression turned a bit strange.

He discovered that the cultivation technique recorded within was an extremely disgraceful method of cultivation.

Moreover, this method of cultivation could potentially lead to various unexpected events.

Wang Ye's sixth sense was highly accurate; while leaving the formation, he browsed through all the records of the cultivation technique and realized that this stone sculpture was a being with strength comparable to Haotian.

This made him understand why Haotian had been trapped here; it was not without reason.

Less than a thousand meters away, there was unexpectedly such a powerful being transformed into a stone sculpture, proving how terrifying the battle between Haotian and the Stone Sculpture Clansmen had been in the past.

However, just as Wang Ye and Tina were leaving the formation, they unexpectedly sensed an unprecedented crisis.

The originally bound Haotian unexpectedly broke through the formation and appeared before Wang Ye.

"Heh heh, young one, we meet again. Thank you for bringing this old fellow, dramatically enhancing the power I lost."

Haotian walked step by step, holding Diao Yongchong's head with his right hand.

His appearance was quite grievous, with wounds all over his body, and even three fist-sized holes on the right side of his chest.

Such horrendous injuries would render anyone immobile.

Yet this guy seemed completely unfazed.

Wang Ye immediately instructed Tina to hide behind him. His right hand quickly moved, casting a black flame as a barrier.

The defense was quite robust, yet it brought no benefit to the situation at hand.

Haotian lifted Diao Yongchong with his right hand and forcefully threw him away.

The act was akin to tossing away a dead chicken, making it hard for anyone to even spare a glance at the guy.

"Save... save me... I'm willing to give you anything."

Diao Yongchong pleaded, his gaze gradually dimming.

Although he was strong, the opponent he encountered was stronger.

He never expected to die so worthless at this moment, making him feel ashamed to live on.

A dignified Eighth Order Emperor of the Imperial Lord Realm being dealt with in less than an hour. No one would believe such a thing could happen.

Seeing this guy being subdued, Wang Ye began to worry.

Realizing Haotian's next targets were everyone present, he immediately moved with Tina to retreat.

The next moment, the once formidable Haotian suddenly halted.

Three chains materialized behind him, binding him firmly and greatly restricting his movements.

Even so, Haotian continued to exhibit unfathomable and exceptional abilities.

His strength and Diao Yongchong's were fundamentally not on the same tier. The battle could certainly not show signs of defeat.

Having handled Diao Yongchong, he naturally intended to target Wang Ye.

Fortunately, Tina possessed the Fire Phoenix lineage, and upon entering the Stone Stele Formation earlier, she triggered the stone sculpture.

To resurrect, the stone sculpture astonishingly used its last breath, transforming into human form, and appeared beside Tina.

"What do you think of my proposal just now?"

The stone sculpture spoke straightforwardly, without any preamble.

Its candidness made Wang Ye, who was beside them, feel somewhat uneasy.

Moreover, Tina was a woman; how could she agree with the stone sculpture's proposition?

Upon seeing the stone sculpture, Haotian's eyes flared with anger up to the sky.

He could not fathom that someone dared to disregard his power, even intending to snatch people away.

"Your ancestors sealed me here. After all these years, you have become like stone sculptures. Yet, I, Haotian, can still come back to life. Hahahaha."

Haotian felt immensely invigorated.

He believed now was the time to mock the ones who sealed him back then relentlessly.

Only then could he infuriate them to death.

Their era was beyond investigation, signifying their strength remained inscrutable, making them not easy foes.

Witnessing yet another shift in the situation, Wang Ye vigilantly retreated with Tina, declaring they would not let the opposition succeed easily.

For he would not stand by and let Tina be bullied.

After the mutual understanding and recognition formed along their journey, now they were equivalent to friends.

"Get lost!"

Haotian seemed unwilling to waste time, intending to seize Wang Ye and Tina.

Yet, upon his action, he was obstructed by the stone sculpture.

As an entity meant to subdue Haotian, surprisingly, the stone sculpture utilized all its power now for this rival pursuit.

Haotian aimed to kill the duo to vent his hatred.

Conversely, the stone sculpture sought to engage in dual cultivation with Tina to acquire more power and revive.

This situation spawned opposition, leading Haotian and the stone sculpture to unleash their formidable pressures in a bid.

"You should leave first; don't get involved here for now."

Wang Ye urged Tina to leave, staying behind to guard her against potential attacks.

Observing this, Haotian smirked coldly, indifferent.

Initially unable to break free from the underground formation's restraints, he was now bent on capturing Wang Ye's body, thanks to acquiring the power of an Eighth Order Emperor.

The next moment, just as Wang Ye tried to evade the battle ahead, he was instantaneously suppressed in place by a formidable force.

The power seemed to stem from the unseen realms, effortlessly sealing him with no means of resistance.

Consequentially, Wang Ye felt a profound sense of helplessness.

Nevertheless, he refused to capitulate.

Seeing his stubbornness, Haotian gazed at Wang Ye, and within just five breaths, drained him of his strength completely.

"Cough cough... what is happening?"

Wang Ye marveled at his rapidly dwindling power, realizing his negligence in not setting other defensive measures.

Now, Haotian's appearance immediately conveyed to him the grave consequences of this affair.

Seeing this, the stone sculpture did not intervene to save Wang Ye and instead turned, intending to abscond, taking Tina with him.

Detecting the stone sculpture's intent, Haotian slightly lifted his right hand, exerting pressure while filling the area with a terrifying and irresistible force for ten thousand meters around.

Feeling the threat of death, Tina, as she turned, was already pulled beside Wang Ye.

"Stop!"

Seeing Tina captured, the stone sculpture naturally turned back to strike.

In an instant, the previously lethal threat to Wang Ye's life suddenly shifted, allowing him to barely catch his breath.

Boss Zhao and others had arrived at the entrance of the Stone Stele Formation, yet they were utterly paralyzed by the indescribable pressure, unable to move as they watched this scene unfold.

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