This scoundrel is a bit of a swordsman.

Chapter 262 A Figure Like a Demon God

"The black robe is inextricably linked to her flesh and blood. The black robe is like an indestructible fortress, representing the powerful strength they obtained through sacrifice. If you want to unveil this mysterious black robe, you must first destroy the robe-bestowing ritual."

"Ruoxue, I'm asking you one last time, are you truly determined? Are you prepared to bear the consequences of unveiling her robe?"

Xizhu kept repeating this sentence, which resonated in Ruoxue's heart like a resounding bell, making her understand that this black robe must be related to something significant. However, she still nodded firmly.

"Alright, I'll guide you." As soon as Xizhu finished speaking, she began to instruct Ruoxue to peel off the black robe.

"The sacrificial power of the Ji Clan originates from beyond the heavens. To break this powerful force from beyond the heavens, only an equal power can do so. Therefore, my initial consideration was to have Xiao Xingchen unveil her robe, because he contains power from beyond the heavens. Thus, I need to borrow a bit of your power."

"I obtained this power by chance, and I still haven't been able to unravel its mysteries. Perhaps it is fate that I am giving it to you."

As Xizhu spoke, a dazzling seven-colored glass crystal suddenly appeared in her palm, shining like the brightest star in the night sky. This seven-colored glass crystal seemed unremarkable at first glance, but upon closer inspection, one would discover that it contained the same dense mist as the black-robed figure, except that the mist on the black-robed figure was as black as ink, while the glass crystal was a vibrant array of seven colors.

"Go, stain this seven-colored glass crystal with blood, and it will help you accomplish everything."

At this moment, Ruoxue knew the immense value of the Seven-Colored Glazed Crystal, and she deeply engraved this kindness in her heart. She stretched out her palm, and with a flick of her sword, a stream of blood flowed out like a red ribbon. The Seven-Colored Glazed Crystal, smelling the scent of blood, pounced directly on her wound like a hungry beast.

"Hmm." A muffled groan made Ruoxue's body tremble violently. The glass crystal that appeared on the wound seemed like a greedy vampire, frantically sucking the blood from her body. As the blood flowed in, the seven colors gradually began to turn red, like a blooming blood flower.

Witnessing this scene, Xizhu waved her jade hand lightly, and a bloody gash instantly appeared on the palm of her black-robed hand, resembling a ferocious centipede. From the gash, a stream of deep, ink-black blood gushed out like a wild horse, and then pounced on Liulijing like a hungry tiger.

The two kinds of blood, one red and one black, began to be greedily sucked by the glass crystal. Ruoxue's face became increasingly pale, while the unconscious black-robed man seemed to have sensed something was wrong. He let out a painful groan, like a muffled thunderclap from being struck by a heavy hammer.

"This is all I can do to help you." Xizhu sighed deeply, then turned and walked away. With the help of the Seven-Colored Glazed Crystal, the sacrificial power originating from the Black Robe will surely be dissolved like ice and snow melting away. This is an opportunity for the Black Robe and Ruoxue. In the process of dissolving the sacrificial power, both of them will receive a reward in return.

Xiao Xingchen had been anxiously waiting at the door like an ant on a hot pan. As soon as the Seven-Colored Glazed Crystal appeared inside, he sensed what was happening inside with the keen sensitivity of a hunting dog.

Now that the bronze divine tree has replaced the Fusang tree on his body, he can no longer say what realm he is in.

With the blessing of the bronze light, he was as if possessed by a god of war, full of confidence, and firmly believed that he could defeat any opponent.

It was precisely because of this that the appearance of the seven-colored glazed glass caused the bronze divine tree to feel an unprecedented abnormality. It was like an enraged lion, wanting to rush directly into the house.

However, the thought of three women inside made Xiao Xingchen feel a little guilty. If he went in and caused any more trouble, he would be utterly humiliated.

So, as soon as Xizhu came out, he couldn't wait to ask, "What exactly do you want? You really leave me completely confused."

"Yes, I am also very confused. Why did I do this?" Xi Zhu's answer was like a bucket of ice water, making Xiao Xingchen shiver. Although the black-robed man knew what had happened in the Imperial Palace and he was indeed worth saving, Xi Zhu's concern for the black-robed man seemed to have exceeded the scope of common sense.

Who is Xizhu? She is an unattainable being, like a god in the clouds. Why would she care so much about a black-robed person of unknown identity?

Originally, Xiao Xingchen didn't feel much, but the appearance of the Seven-Colored Glazed Glass was like a bolt from the blue, completely igniting his doubts.

"Just consider this my way of doing things for Ruoxue. If everything goes smoothly, her sixth realm will be as stable as Mount Tai. For her sake, please stop asking questions, okay?"

Xi Zhu's words revealed a sense of compromise; clearly, he didn't intend to dwell on the topic any longer. But the more he did so, the heavier Xiao Xingchen's worries became. He stared intently at the closed door, then slowly closed his eyes. As his eyes closed, the atmosphere inside the room surged into his mind like a tide.

Xizhu did not stop her, but silently sat back down on the stone bench outside the door, rested her chin on her hand, and looked up at the sky, as if she was deep in thought.

Inside the room, the seven-colored glass crystal, like a dazzling pearl, perfectly blended the black robe with Ruoxue's blood.

Just as she was about to exhaust herself, a stream of seven-colored blood, like a lively sprite, leaped out of the crystal and, like a swallow returning to its nest, quickly returned to Ruoxue's body.

The seven-colored blood emitted a mysterious and profound light, like a powerful torrent, beginning to nourish the two of them.

The black aura emanating from the black-robed figure gradually dissipated like the receding tide. However, this power did not truly disappear; instead, like a chameleon, it flowed along with the blood and silently attacked Ruoxue.

Ruoxue frowned slightly, realizing that this black aura was the sacrificial power Xizhu had mentioned—it came from beyond the heavens, mysterious and powerful. Before she could react, this black aura, like hungry wolves pouncing on their prey, quickly climbed onto her body.

With a deafening roar, she spat out a mouthful of blood. The moment the darkness crept up on her, her mind was jolted; a desolate, ancient aura suddenly enveloped her. Her vision went black, and she felt as if she were in a vast, starry sky.

Beneath the starry sky, a colossal figure, as large as a mountain, rises and falls, a figure more vast than the stars themselves, like the ruler of the universe.

Above that blurry figure, a dense black aura swirled like a spider web, inspiring awe and making one want to prostrate oneself in worship.

"What is this?" She stared at it with rapt attention, then froze on the spot as if struck by lightning, as if her soul had been ripped out.

She had imagined that this blackness from outer space must be extraordinary, but the shocking scene before her made her realize that this power was not just extraordinary, it was practically a demon god descending to earth!

This blurry, demonic figure was probably unmatched even by the Jade Capital. If the most powerful being she had ever encountered was the Jade Capital Immortal, then this demonic god before her was a being capable of slaying immortals and gods.

It was an indescribable feeling. Just by seeing this demon god, these thoughts naturally flooded her mind. There was no need to judge whether they were true or false; all the information naturally appeared in her consciousness.

The demonic phantom seemed to sense her arrival, and waves of black energy began to vibrate violently, like a startled beast revealing its ferocious body shrouded in black.