# Chapter 396: Tricking His Own Grandson!
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Ming Wang's words caused Yun Che's heartstrings to twitch fiercely, a wave of unease surging through him. Without a moment's hesitation, he crushed the Tian Jue Han Jing in his hand.
The reason he dared to charge in, hoping to save Xiao Yao Hou from Ming Wang's poisonous hand, was his greatest reliance — precisely this Tian Jue Han Jing that Mu Feiyan had just given him! Because when Mu Feiyan gave him the Tian Jue Han Jing, he had been full of pride, swearing with absolute certainty that with it on his person, the protective barrier it formed in times of crisis could not be broken by anyone, and would last as long as three hours... Such a duration would be more than enough for Yun Qinghong to arrive.
But...
With a soft crack, Yun Che easily crushed the Tian Jue Han Jing. A blue light spread rapidly, and in an instant, it formed an ice-blue barrier three zhang in diameter around him, enveloping both Yun Che and Xiao Yao Hou, isolating Ming Wang and Huai Wang outside.
Although this process was brief, for a peerless expert, a single breath of time was enough to do many things. But Ming Wang watched with a smile, showing no intention of intervening. When the protective barrier appeared, his expression did not change in the slightest... except that a hint of disdain and mockery appeared in his eyes instead.
When Ming Wang called out the "Tian Jue Han Jing" clutched in his hand, Yun Che sensed something was wrong. And Ming Wang's current expression amplified his unease dozens of times over... To activate the protective barrier at the first possible moment, Yun Che had been holding the Tian Jue Han Jing in his hand from the very beginning. And to prevent its aura from leaking, he had naturally used his profound energy to tightly seal the Tian Jue Han Jing's aura — yet Ming Wang had seen through it with a single word!
Moreover, based solely on its aura, Ming Wang recognized it as Mu Family's "Tian Jue Han Jing," clearly no stranger to it! That meant he knew exactly how tough its protective barrier was. But, knowing full well that Yun Che possessed the Tian Jue Han Jing, Ming Wang had not sought an opportunity to seize it, had not prevented him from crushing it, and showed no surprise or panic whatsoever...
Everything was beyond Yun Che's expectations!
"Hahahaha!" Looking at the protective barrier formed by the Tian Jue Han Jing, Ming Wang laughed heartily: "So that's it. I was originally looking forward to seeing what brilliant method you would use to escape from under my hand. This result... truly disappoints me."
"Just this measly Tian Jue Han Jing!"
Yun Che's brows furrowed tightly, his heart on high alert. He replied with undiminished momentum: "Measly? The Tian Jue Han Jing is the Mu Family's ultimate defensive treasure. Since you think so little of it... then go ahead and smash it!"
"Hahahaha!" Ming Wang laughed wildly again. He slowly stepped forward, and though the protective barrier separated them, with each step Ming Wang took, the pressure on Yun Che multiplied. In front of the barrier, Ming Wang casually extended his palm: "If this were a hundred years ago, I truly would not have had the power to destroy it. No one in the entire Huan Yao Realm could have done so."
"But now, my profound strength is no longer at the Lord Xuan Realm, ninth level of a hundred years ago. It is the Lord Xuan Realm, tenth level! The most peak realm of this world. At this level, my hand can almost touch the laws of this world. Even this space, under my palm, can be turned into fragments in an instant!"
Ming Wang's wrist suddenly twisted. In an instant, a massive vortex abruptly appeared, spreading rapidly... This was not an air current vortex, not a profound energy vortex... but a completely distorted space!!
This spatial distortion did not vanish in a flash; it spread like vast ocean waves, in the blink of an eye reaching the ice-blue barrier. What should have been indestructible was instantly warped under this terrifying spatial vortex, twisting more and more violently until it contorted into an exaggerated shape... Perhaps in the next moment, it would be torn apart completely.
"!!!" Yun Che was genuinely shocked. He instinctively shielded Xiao Yao Hou behind him, his brows tightly locked, veins bulging on his hands. This protective barrier raised by the Tian Jue Han Jing — Mu Feiyan had sworn it could last three hours, that even if his grandfather were alive, he couldn't destroy it...
What kind of person was Mu Feiyan? He was not only his maternal grandfather but also the highly respected head of the Mu Family. His words were as good as gold. Coupled with the exaggerated reactions of Mu Yubai and the others when Mu Feiyan took out the Tian Jue Han Jing, and the joy shown by his father and mother... Yun Che had no reason to doubt the powerful defensive capability of the Tian Jue Han Jing. Otherwise, he would never have dared to barge in and face Ming Wang, who was so overwhelmingly powerful.
At this moment, forget three hours — even if it could only support one hour, it would have been more than enough for Yun Che.
What he never expected was that the life-saving barrier of the Tian Jue Han Jing would be so fragile before Ming Wang.
Screwing over his own grandson!!
And it's his life on the line!!
"This Tian Jue Han Jing is indeed one of the rare life-saving treasures of the Huan Yao Realm," Ming Wang said, his palm halting its motion, but the spatial distortion continued. The protective barrier was on the very brink of shattering; if Ming Wang made even the slightest move, it would completely break: "Because the level of profound force it can resist reaches as high as Lord Xuan Realm, ninth level. But before power that exceeds that level, it is no different from thin ice! In the entire Huan Yao Realm, only I can destroy it so easily. Yun Che, you miscalculated."
Yun Che: "..."
Ming Wang's brows relaxed slightly, the corner of his mouth curling into a perpetual calm smile: "Yun Che, to be honest, I really am reluctant to kill you. Your strength is extraordinary, your cunning is remarkable, and your potential is astonishing. Under my gaze, you have remained unflustered, showing that your mental fortitude is also impressive. To dare charge in knowing I was here, your courage and boldness are exceptional... At such a young age, to possess such qualities, even I have to sigh. It would truly be a pity if you were to die like this."
"So?" Yun Che narrowed his eyes. "Is Ming Wang going to give me a chance to live?"
"Let me plant a soul imprint on you, and from now on, swear loyalty to me. Then, not only will you live, but when I rule the world, you will share in wealth and glory. I might even spare your Yun Clan." Ming Wang said lightly. "I have never hesitated or been soft-hearted when it comes to killing. You are the first. This is my great grace to you. Don't disappoint me."
"Grace? Hah..." Yun Che sneered coldly. "Your so-called grace is worthless to me! Even if I die, I will never let my soul be defiled by a beast like you!"
"Very well." Ming Wang nodded slowly. "Since you choose stupidity... then die!!"
Rumble...
Space trembled wildly. The massive spatial vortex swallowed the protective barrier erected by the Tian Jue Han Jing, tearing it into countless fragments. In that moment, it felt as if the entire world was being drawn into this terrifying spatial vortex.
The terrifying pressure of the profound force field suffocated Yun Che completely. His feet could not move, and he couldn't even make a sound. At that moment, a lithe gray-white figure flickered, blocking him. At the same time, the surging spatial vortex slammed violently into the gray figure...
Mmph!
A muffled, painful groan brushed past Yun Che's ear. Then, a small hand tightly grasped his arm. A deep red bracelet on that wrist shattered, releasing a flame-like glow...
"Zheng!"
At the moment the flame light flashed, the figures of Yun Che and Xiao Yao Hou vanished from that spot. The spatial vortex swept through, pulverizing space layer by layer. Under such extreme power, even an ordinary Emperor Lord would be easily ground to pieces.
Huai Wang's face showed surprise as he quickly stepped forward: "Father, what happened? How did they disappear? Could it be..."
"Heh!" Ming Wang casually withdrew his palm, his face showing no trace of panic or even surprise, as if this too was within his expectations: "It's just a spatial escape triggered by the shattering of the 'Crimson Blood Ring.' In Little Demon Emperor's memories, there was indeed such an item. And as I expected, Xiao Yao Hou was wearing it. But unfortunately, the Jinwu Thunder Flame Valley is an independent world. The Demon Emperor Seal's blood escape could have let her escape to the outside world, but this Crimson Blood Ring never could."
"Nothing more than pitiful last-ditch struggles before death. How could they escape my grasp?" Ming Wang turned slightly, narrowing his eyes with a smile. His gaze finally settled in the northwest direction, the corner of his mouth curling into a gentle, breeze-like smile... But the light in his narrowed eyes was colder and sharper than the most venomous snake in the world.
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Northwest edge of the Jinwu Thunder Flame Valley.
The world suddenly became several times hotter, and the air was so thin it was almost impossible to breathe.
Yun Che was flung away by Xiao Yao Hou's hand, landing heavily on the ground. After a brief moment of shock, he realized what had happened. He stood up and looked around: "Where... is this?"
"The northwest edge." Xiao Yao Hou said coldly with her back to him. As soon as her voice fell, her body stiffened, and a jet of blood sprayed from her mouth, landing several zhang away. She collapsed weakly, falling to her knees.
"Xiao Yao Hou!"
Yun Che hurried over, trying to help her up, but as soon as his hand touched her shoulder, she shoved him away heavily: "Don't touch me!"
Yun Che stood there, not daring to move. Xiao Yao Hou gasped painfully for a long while, then slowly stood up and turned around... A young girl's face was drained of all color, and the blood at the corner of her mouth was shocking.
Yun Che's mind rapidly calmed, and the scenes from a few breaths ago became clear... Ming Wang's attack had not been aimed at Xiao Yao Hou first, but at him! Under the profound force pressure of a peak Emperor Lord, how could he have possibly dodged? That he survived was not only because Xiao Yao Hou used a space escape to take him along, but also because she used her own body to take the fatal blow from Ming Wang for him.
Yun Che's chest heaved violently as he said sincerely, "...Thank you for saving my life."
Compared to this... his unreliable maternal grandfather, ahhh!!
The Tian Jue Han Jing that Mu Feiyan gave him not only failed to save his life in a moment of crisis, but nearly cost him his life... Because without the Tian Jue Han Jing, he would not have charged into the Jinwu Thunder Flame Valley like this.
"Save your life?" Xiao Yao Hou clutched her chest, her voice low and icy: "Ridiculous! Do you think you'll live through today?! The Demon Emperor Seal has been taken by Ming Wang. We have no way to leave the Jinwu Thunder Flame Valley. With Ming Wang's strength, it won't take long for him to find us again... You self-righteous fool, why did you charge in here to die in vain?!"