Perhaps Xu Fan is right. Falling here at this moment is still too early.

If there still lies even a sliver of hope, dying like this would make it impossible for me to face Akiyama Tsuki in the netherworld.

All these days, dealing with Xu Fan, I have to admit, this kid does have some skills.

Maybe, the problems I can't solve, he really can help me out with them.

"If I find out you're lying to me, I absolutely will..."

Reaching a cooperative agreement with Xu Fan now, Igarashi mused over maybe setting some preliminary conditions first.

But before he could finish his sentence, Xu Fan walked to his side and directly interrupted him.

Xu Fan kicked Igarashi in the butt and urged, "Enough, stop dawdling, and hurry up and follow me."

"You!"

After glaring at Xu Fan, Igarashi stood up.

Following behind Xu Fan, he was somewhat reluctant to leave.

Constantly, he would turn his head back to look at Akiyama Tsuki floating in the air.

"I know you can't bear to leave her, but I promise you, if you stay here any longer, this woman you love so deeply will mercilessly kill you."

How could Xu Fan not perceive Igarashi's reluctance? He stopped his steps to remind him.

Under the effect of the Corpse Nurturing Pill, Akiyama Tsuki is now filled with murderous aura.

I believe it won't be long before Akiyama Tsuki fully transforms into a corpse!

By that time, in our half-crippled state, we're not certain we can defeat her.

Once she's a corpse, she will feel no emotions whatsoever.

Then, let alone myself, Igarashi too would die here.

Taking advantage of the Corpse Nurturing Pill's effect still not ending, quickly fleeing is the priority.

"..."

Without replying to Xu Fan, it can be seen from Igarashi's no longer looking back that he understood Xu Fan's words.

It wasn't until they reached the doorway that Igarashi spoke.

"Are we leaving here now?"

From the start, he had no intention of pursuing the treasures within this Underground Palace Tomb, and now with no Resurrection Medicine found, he felt it was time to leave.

"Why the rush?"

Hearing that, Xu Fan directly rolled his eyes at him.

"With so many treasures in this Underground Palace Tomb, are you really going to leave without seizing them?"

"..."

Xu Fan's words left Igarashi speechless.

He gave Xu Fan a cold look and said, "You and I, we're really not the same kind of people."

Clearly, this guy was looking down on him.

Xu Fan smiled and did not argue.

But truth be told, he and I are of the same kind.

If not for the sake of greater power, to protect those around me, why would I wade into these murky waters?

Only by gaining from this Underground Palace Tomb can I have the strength to prevent those close to me from being taken.

However, there's no need to explain these things to Igarashi.

Recalling the Underground Palace map etched on the light map, Xu Fan said, "Alright, let's head out."

"Those Mechanical Warriors outside, do you think, in our current state, we can handle them?"

Igarashi was still hesitant and pulled Xu Fan as a reminder.

His worries were indeed justified.

Just a moment ago, we narrowly escaped from being surrounded by those Mechanical Warriors and entered the main hall.

Heading out again and facing those Mechanical Warriors, who knows what the outcome might be.

But Xu Fan did not take his concerns seriously.

He chuckled and pointed towards the patrolling Mechanical Warriors outside, saying, "Take a look yourself."

"How... how can this be?"

Following Xu Fan's direction, Igarashi looked over and was directly stunned.

Outside the main hall, those patrolling Mechanical Warriors were collapsing one by one.

Only the relatively inferior ones continued to patrol, but judging by their steps, their strength had significantly weakened.

If that's the case, moving freely outside should be unimpeded.

But what on earth is happening?

Igarashi was utterly confused as he looked at Xu Fan.

Seeing his puzzled face, Xu Fan pointed to the sky and said, "These Mechanical Warriors are powered by the energy from those gems. Look at these gems."

The ceiling of this Underground Palace Tomb was encrusted with countless gems, each containing powerful Spiritual Power.

Xu Fan estimated that this Spiritual Power might be the energy driving those Mechanical Warriors.

Now, the starlight energy emitted by these gems was converging towards the main hall.

Without energy supply, the Mechanical Warriors naturally ceased functioning.

"This..."

With Xu Fan's explanation, Igarashi instantly understood.

Immediately, he looked worriedly back towards the main hall behind them.

Xu Fan saw this and couldn't help but smile as he said, "That's why I said we need to leave quickly."

Knowing that these Mechanical Warriors with just the scattered starlight energy were already strong, with all this starlight pooling together, who knows how terrifying Akiyama Tsuki would be once fully transformed into a corpse?

Xu Fan didn't know the answer, but he was well aware that it was better to seize some loot now and make a swift exit.

"We must hurry."

"I estimate that once the starlight in the sky is completely extinguished, this Underground Palace Tomb will collapse."

The reason this Underground Palace Tomb has lasted thousands of years is due to the support of these countless gems overhead.

Once the Spiritual Power of these gems completely depletes, the life of this Underground Palace Tomb will likely come to an end.

Given the current situation, this process won't take too long.

Xu Fan exhaled and urged Igarashi, ready to start looting treasures.

However, not far along, seeing Igarashi following him closely, he stopped.

"Why are you following me? We should split up."

With not much time left, if we want to loot more spoils, splitting up is undoubtedly the most efficient way.

However, hearing Xu Fan's words, Igarashi remained unmoved.

With a cold laugh, he said, "I'm not interested in these things. If you want them, just take them yourself."

"..."

At a time like this, this guy was still putting on a show of nobility?

Xu Fan smiled, shaking his head.

"Igarashi, do you think acting like this makes you noble?"

"I tell you, Akiyama Tsuki died because you're weak! If you don't grab every opportunity to become stronger, even if she's revived now, you damn sure won't be able to protect her!"

Xu Fan's scolding left Igarashi stunned.

He stared blankly at Xu Fan for a long while before coming back to his senses.

Seeing the excitement in the young man's eyes, he couldn't help but feel dazed.

Suddenly, he realized he had misjudged the young man.

He wasn't as shallow as he thought...

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