Ye Shikai has now advanced to the Kun Level, his strength greatly enhanced, and his Inner Strength has also greatly improved compared to before. This feeling is clear and tangible, just like the cultivation techniques in the Emperor Xuan Scripture, where each progression brings about a transformative change. Ye Shikai has experienced this and even longs more eagerly for the power of the eighth level of the Emperor Xuan Scripture. He finally understands why so many people are obsessed with cultivation – the feeling of being full of vigor is just too comfortable.

Ye Shikai glanced over the numerous elves and finally fixed his gaze on Mona, his eyes filled with disappointment, dizziness, anger, and helplessness...

"Mona, I am so disappointed in you." Ye Shikai said flatly, and it seemed everyone present was confused as to why Ye Shikai would say such a thing. Between him and Mona was a little secret, and for some unknown reason, Ye Shikai's look at Mona even carried a bit of the demeanor of a fiance looking at his wife.

Even so, he still found Mona's words to be absurd.

Perhaps now he could finally understand how Su Qingyu felt upon being told she had a fiance – utterly ludicrous, as though one was clearly a man but then suddenly told he was actually a woman. That strong sense of absurdity could even lead to a moment of hysterical laughter or crying.

But now, Ye Shikai felt utterly disheartened by Mona, especially just now when he witnessed Mona ordering the guards to attack Ji Qian and even gave the command to arrest him. It was clearly her who ordered people to assassinate him while he was vulnerable during his cultivation without any protector, and now she wanted to completely eliminate him. Given the circumstances, Ye Shikai was not an easy target to crush.

"Help me hold off that old elf, I have some important things to handle." Ye Shikai extended his hand and looped it around Ji Qian's slender waist, channeling a stream of pure Inner Strength continuously into her body, also helping her heal.

"No problem." Ji Qian smiled confidently. As long as Ye Shikai was present, no matter how difficult the situation or who the enemy was, she would gracefully enter the battle. Let alone now that Ye Shikai had advanced to the Kun Level, they at least had a fighting chance.

"So, show time begins now." Ye Shikai made a shooting gesture, then his whole figure vanished from the spot in an instant.

"Moon God Spell – Falling Stars." Almost simultaneously, Ji Qian swung her magic wand, several beams of silver light shooting out, aiming directly at the Primordial Soul Great Elder.

"Protect Her Royal Highness." Liruo shouted loudly, causing everyone to finally react, but as Liruo turned her head, a blast of air already sent her flying. Mona only felt a shadow flash in front of her, and then it directly darted to her rear, Ye Shikai having now advanced to Kun Level. Still, Mona was the Elf Queen, with exceedingly high Inner Strength, and as an Elf Queen, she surely had other tricks up her sleeve.

"Why don't you fight back?" Ye Shikai stood behind Mona, his voice coldly ringing in her ear.

"Why didn't you strike either?" Mona's lips slightly curved, her smile appearing even more enchanting against her fair skin. If she had really retaliated just now, then Ye Shikai would have taken action as well. Seeing this, Ye Shikai likewise smiled, extending his hand and gently lifting Mona's immaculate arm. On the ring finger of her left hand, a ring sparkled brilliantly – it was Ye Shikai's Storage Ring.

"You're not worthy of carrying this." Ye Shikai slowly removed the storage ring from Mona's fingers with an undeniable tone. The "official business" he referred to was this; the storage ring contained all his belongings, including his weapons. Fortunately, the ring could only be opened with his Inner Strength, otherwise Mona might have taken it long ago.

"Goodbye." Ye Shikai whispered, about to turn around when he felt his arm tightly grabbed. Turning back, sure enough, Mona was clutching his arm, her hand forming a longsword glowing with a green light.

"Thinking of slipping away from me so easily?" Mona's expression turned cold as she thrust the longsword forcefully.

"Bang." The two swords collided, sparking brilliant flashes. Focusing, Ye Shikai now held a metal sword in his hand, his strong Inner Strength forcing the two blades apart.

"I thought you only knew archery, but your swordsmanship is also quite decent." A glint appeared in Ye Shikai's eyes. Elves appeared slender and weak, not known for strength, but their speed and elusive swordsmanship were outstanding. However, the Netherworld King was also renowned for his speed. After a few quick exchanges, only two shadows remained visible, and the Hall Guards nearby could not intervene. Ye Shikai's swordsmanship wasn't entirely reliant on speed, but to counter Mona, he too had to use all his Inner Strength to increase his sword's speed.

"Tree Barrier." Primordial Soul Great Elder extended his hands, and a giant green net slowly emerged in the air, unaffected even by Ji Qian's starfall attack, and the "net" steadily descended, enveloping Ji Qian within.

"Hurry." Seeing this, Ye Shikai became anxious, quickly disengaging Mona and dashed toward Ji Qian, striking the Great Elder's Barrier with his sword, but it was unaffected and couldn't harm it at all. Now Ji Qian was trapped inside, and Ye Shikai was unable to break through.

"What should we do, Soulblade?" Ye Shikai, frantic, quickly asked.

"Elves rely on the Tree of Life, and in the five elements, trees belong to Wood, which is countered by Fire. Kid, isn't the Fire Element in your storage ring? Use it quickly."

"I see." Ye Shikai activated his Inner Strength, took out the Fire Element from the storage ring, and circulated the Inner God Scripture to channel his Inner Strength to its peak.

I must break through.

Ye Shikai aimed the Fire Element at the Barrier, channeling all his Inner Strength, and fierce flames burst forth, instantly burning a large hole in the Tree Barrier. Meanwhile, the elven populace screamed upon seeing this; elves feared fire, the Tree of Life even more so, and the elven race absolutely couldn't allow any harm to come to the Tree of Life.

"What? The Fire Element is here too?" The Primordial Soul Great Elder's expression changed. Four of Atlantis's greatest treasures were all here, and compared to the Water Element in Ji Qian's possession, the Fire Element posed a greater threat. Most crucially, the Great Elder's main duty was to ensure the propagation and survival of the elves. With the Fire Element unleashing its Divine Power here, the elves were in trouble. Fire Element, the ultimate flame, could counter the Wood-based Tree of Life, and if the Fire Element reached the tree, it could severely harm the elves, even leading to their annihilation.

"Come out quickly." Ye Shikai tightly grasped Ji Qian's hand.

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