Chapter 752

Chapter 752: Brutal Pursuit

"Ha! Boy, I thought you’d never crawl out! Hand over the Blood Crystal and Glazed Nascent Fetus if you value your life. Refuse, and I’ll extract your marrow and refine your soul today!"

As the threat echoed, a young girl materialized before the crowd—none other than the Ageless Immortal Child, a rogue Semi-Immortal.

She and several other Semi-Immortals had camped outside for over half a year to intercept Fang Lie. Initially encountering only wandering cultivators, they’d forcibly driven all back, barring anyone from leaving.

Their goal was simple: prevent news of the Glazed Nascent Fetus from spreading. Such a treasured item would attract major sects wielding Ninth-Rank Treasures, overpowering these rootless cultivators.

Thus, they sealed Star Loss City—allowing entry but no exit. The chaotic Nascent Soul energy here disabled spatial teleportation and communication. Only physical flight could spread information, which they ruthlessly prevented.

Their patience paid off when Fang Lie finally emerged. To the Ageless Immortal Child, this encounter felt like heavenly fortune!

Yet Fang Lie showed no fear. Rising calmly, he told the armored men, "Return. This trouble is mine alone."

"VIP Sir, we’re grateful for your mercy. Should you seek us again, we’ll answer without fail!" The leader bowed deeply before retreating toward Star Loss City.

The Ageless Immortal Child ignored them—officially, they were the city’s subordinates. Meaningless ants compared to her prize.

As the group vanished, Fang Lie turned curiously. "You ambush without knowing my identity? No fear of consequences?"

"Kill you, and none will know," she sneered.

"And if you fail?" Fang Lie grinned.

"Fail?" Her laughter boomed. "What jest! Are you Mo Sect’s Immortal Phoenix Fang Lie himself?"

Abruptly, her mirth died. "Wait—only that reckless fool Fang Lie would insult a dozen Semi-Immortals! You… can’t be…"

"Correct!" Fang Lie shrugged off his cloak, revealing golden wings and golden-silver eyes—his unmistakable trademarks.

"Damnation! It IS you!" she spat.

"Still daring to attack?" he taunted.

"Why not?" She glared. "I’m a wandering rogue—no sect, no fixed abode. Even Mo Sect can’t hunt me endlessly!"

Fang Lie hesitated—she wasn’t wrong.

"Surrender the Glazed Nascent Fetus," she pressed. "Keep the Blood Crystal as face for Mo Sect. Everyone benefits."

"Bullshit!" he roared. "You profit while I lose—’everyone benefits’? Are your brains addled?"

"Die then, brat!" Enraged, she slashed a Sword Energy arc toward him.

Fang Lie fled instantly, golden wings propelling him into the Land of Star Fragments.

Under normal conditions, she’d have unleashed divine skills and Dao magic to seal space and crush him. But here, turbulent winds and chaotic energy disrupted spellcasting—any misstep risked backlash.

Forced to rely on her Flying Sword, she could muster barely half her usual power. Yet even this diminished strength sufficed to pursue a mere junior… or so she believed.

However, Ageless Immortal Child had predicted everything except Fang Lie’s terrifying speed.

Though Fang Lie couldn’t use faster spatial teleportation here, his Divine Phoenix Golden Wings remained largely unaffected. Being part of his body, the countless natural Formations on the wings only boosted his own speed, barely influenced by external conditions.

This resulted in Fang Lie’s flying speed barely decreasing, allowing him to speed through the violent winds.

Ageless Immortal Child possessed no such special acceleration abilities. Not daring to use powerful speed-enhancing divine skills, he had to forcibly push his Magic to narrow their speed gap through sheer magical power.

Surprisingly, this method worked. After accelerating, Ageless Immortal Child managed to keep pace without falling far behind.

The chase between them lasted mere moments before both vanished beyond the howling winds.

Soon after their departure, several formidable presences arrived. Divine senses intertwined in the air.

"Damnation! Why’d that brat choose this route? Isn’t this handing victory to Immortal Child?"

"Not necessarily. Didn’t you recognize him? That’s Mo Sect’s new peerless talent – the Immortal Phoenix Fang Lie! That scoundrel’s infamous for being unstoppable. While we might handle him, our descendants should tread carefully!"

"Exactly! Last time, two Founders from Ximen family clan angered Fang Lie. They killed him hundreds of times, yet he slaughtered hundreds of thousands of their descendants while enduring their attacks! Even their Semi-Immortal Ancestors had to apologize. Such terrifying might!"

"Pah! He only frightens those with families and legacies. Ageless Immortal Child’s a lone wolf – he fears no retaliation!"

"My thoughts exactly! I don’t fear that whelp Fang Lie! As per our Agreement, once he leaves Immortal Child’s territory, we can claim ownership. Seems Immortal Child won’t catch him in his hunting grounds!"

"Anyone wanting to join this hunt, I’ll gladly participate."

"The Glazed Nascent Fetus tempts me, but I’ve kin to protect. Provoking that killer Fang Lie? No thank you."

"What’s there to fear? Disguise yourselves! Avoid using signature skills and none will recognize you!"

"Too risky. With so many competitors and Fang Lie’s wrath if we fail… Not worth it." An Elder vanished as he spoke.

"My sect shares history with Mo Sect. I won’t participate in hunting their disciple. Farewell."

"Killing Mo Sect’s Fang Lie? Count me in!"

The group split – some departing, five remaining determined to pursue.

Unaware of the Semi-Immortal experts trailing him, Fang Lie focused solely on his persistent hunter. Ageless Immortal Child lived up to his reputation as a Powerful Being, his vast Magic reserves keeping pace despite the Divine Phoenix Golden Wings’ advantage.

Fang Lie knew he’d exhaust his Magic first. Battling the cursed winds while maintaining protective shields drained energy rapidly. Even his reserves had limits.

As a Semi-Immortal, Ageless Immortal Child could endure longer. Time favored the hunter, not the prey.

Cornered and furious, Fang Lie finally growled, "Since this madman won’t relent, I’ll head for the Land of Star Fragments. Let’s see if he dares follow!"