The Supreme Martial King Shocking All Realms Chapter 3330 - 3325: Bao Lu’s Talent_1

They headed out for the battle, yet the true events of that clash stayed hidden from view.

Who claimed victory and who suffered defeat, along with all that unfolded during the duel? How come neither bore any harm, and what sparked such intense dread in Xing Tong toward Yang Chen? These riddles baffled everyone, with no way for anyone to uncover the truth.

All of it now wrapped in secrecy.

A close look would reveal that just two out of the twelve Heaven-separated Realm Insect Race experts who followed Xing Tong into the fray managed to return at her side, their bodies marked by severe injuries.

Those pair of Heaven-separated Realm Insect Race powerhouses had previously voiced sharp disdain for Yang Chen. Yet at this moment, they couldn't muster even a single word around him.

The unaware members of the Insect Race simply noted that Xing Tong had reclaimed her former spot once she got back.

Meanwhile, Yang Chen spoke in a measured tone, "Daoist Friend Xingtong, can I now escort Bao Lu from here?"

At his statement, Xing Tong released a soft breath and responded, "Yang Chen, go ahead and take her with you."

Letting out a soft chuckle, Yang Chen swept his sleeve, instantly reducing the enclosure trapping Bao Lu to dust without effort.

Gazing upon Yang Chen, Bao Lu's striking eyes expanded in bewilderment as she uttered, "Yang Chen, what exactly went down between you all...?"

Offering few words, Yang Chen flicked his sleeve once more and declared, "Let's head out!"

Once the exchange wrapped up, Yang Chen grabbed Bao Lu and departed without turning back, stranding Heng Ye by himself inside the Cave Mansion as he stared in stunned silence at the recent turns of events.

Heng Ye had figured Yang Chen was courting disaster, fully expecting him to meet his end right then.

But who could have foreseen events unfolding in such a way?

What sort of figure was this individual who had rescued him before and stood against Fu Xuanbing? What true power did he represent?

...

Yang Chen and Bao Lu set off together, vanishing from the Barren Land in the span of a heartbeat.

"Yang Chen, has your grasp of Space-Time Law grown this formidable?" As they materialized elsewhere, Bao Lu's scarlet lips parted slightly in a whisper.

Yang Chen grinned and commented, "Bao Lu, hasn't it been ages since our paths last crossed?"

"Yes, quite some time indeed, though your shifts make it seem like hundreds of thousands of years have passed. Yang Chen, just what took place with you and Xing Tong? As Insect Queen, she's far from simple to handle," Bao Lu stated with gravity.

Yang Chen chuckled while shaking his head, "This isn't the right moment for such discussions."

"So, between the two of you, who came out on top?" Bao Lu pressed, her confusion evident.

Yang Chen offered only a smile and stayed silent.

Bao Lu's intrigue deepened, her mind set on unraveling the full account.

Noting Yang Chen's manner, Bao Lu inquired, "Why leave Heng Ye behind all alone in the Cave Mansion?"

"I've mentioned it already—he's truly let me down. I pulled him from death's grip once, but you've seen his attitude toward me. I held back from ending him only because of you. And Xing Tong? She won't risk troubling him anymore," Yang Chen answered with cool detachment.

With those words, Bao Lu breathed out in relief at last. She felt deep letdown toward Heng Ye, whose moves looked like they aimed to shield her but actually dragged her closer to doom.

Still, he was her brother, after all.

"Yang Chen, I haven't forgotten your earlier words. You pulled me from danger, so now you need to stand with me against those Netherworld forces too!" Bao Lu locked her eyes on Yang Chen without wavering.

Yang Chen let out a laugh, "Turning it around now—you rescued me just to cash in on the favor?"

Though Bao Lu shared a close bond with Yang Chen, this strange reunion sparked her into a quick burst of laughter, "Doesn't matter to me! You're my ally, so you owe me help on this front. Plus..."

"Plus what?" Yang Chen prompted.

"Xing Tong's shot at it is lost now, so my window to boost someone into the Heavenly Destiny Realm shifts to you—and don't forget, you snagged the Blood Phoenix Banner as well," Bao Lu pointed out.

"Boosting someone to the Heavenly Destiny Realm? What sort of bargain did you strike with Xing Tong? Why does the whole picture still escape me?" Yang Chen voiced his bafflement.

Bao Lu offered an elegant smile, "Plenty escapes your knowledge! The Ice and Fire Heavenly Phoenix Royal Clan teems with males, yet females number so few. Spanning endless ages, such females in the Ice and Fire Heavenly Phoenix Royal Clan prove extraordinarily scarce. But from birth, they receive intense focus in cultivation."

"What's the reason behind that? Does it connect to this situation?" Yang Chen questioned.

"Naturally, it ties in. A female of the Ice and Fire Heavenly Phoenix Royal Clan matches the Royal Clan's other talents before stepping into the Heaven-separated Realm. Yet upon reaching the Heavenly Destiny Realm, she gains the Divine Transmission Talent. When fused with the Blood Phoenix Banner, this ability unleashes its full might. It can propel a Heaven-separated Realm cultivator's level straight to the Heavenly Destiny Realm summit!" Bao Lu clarified.

At this revelation, Yang Chen's gaze sharpened, "If aiding my climb to the Heavenly Destiny Realm is your goal, I'd embrace it fully. But should it demand your life in payment, I'd pass on the Heavenly Destiny Realm altogether."

Bao Lu took heart from Yang Chen's declaration.

This quality sealed why she saw him as a genuine companion.

Yang Chen had a way of stirring warmth in those he touched!

Bao Lu answered in a tender voice, "Rest easy—no cause for alarm. My readiness to give everything for Insect Queen Xing Tong's rise to the Heavenly Destiny Realm comes from how daunting that step is for someone like her. The Divine Transmission Talent draws on Essence Blood essence, and the method aids regular Heaven-separated Realm cultivators into the Heavenly Destiny Realm using just a virgin's blood. Only when elevating a figure like the Insect Queen Mother to the Heavenly Destiny Realm does the price soar, even to the point of mortal peril."

Yang Chen held no shock over the Insect Queen's tough road to the Heavenly Destiny Realm—it stood to reason. If breaching that realm came as easily to the Insect Queen as to lesser races, such groups would have long since handed over their assets to her.

Every force carries its strengths and flaws; utter flawlessness evades all.

But the moment his mind dwelled on it, Yang Chen caught on that the real crux lay elsewhere, centered on the virgin blood...

Suddenly, astonishment hit Yang Chen, who blurted, "It calls for your virgin blood? So you're still pure!"

Bao Lu's cheeks flushed scarlet, and she snapped in fury, "What's that supposed to imply? Do I strike you as someone so tainted, this palace?"

"Er, I only figured that after all these years, you'd likely found a mate by now," Yang Chen replied, caught off guard.

"So you're labeling me ancient?" Bao Lu shot back in anger.

"No, that's not what I meant at all," Yang Chen rushed to deny, gesturing hastily.

Bao Lu gave a chilly huff, "I command the Divine Transmission Talent and have guarded my chastity. Without that virgin Essence Blood, any later activation of the Divine Transmission Talent would sap my personal Essence Blood. Even guiding typical Heaven-separated Realm cultivators to the Heavenly Destiny Realm could then threaten my very existence."