As I regard Jun Mo Xie, both his feet are already sinking slowly into the earth, and his expression is one of sheer, easy amusement.

In an instant, Jun Mo Xie’s body sinks up to his waist between the two men. Only his chest remains visible above the ground, and the soft, rain-soaked soil around him shows no sign of spilling over; everything is utterly natural, utterly silent.

Jun Mo Xie lets out a low "Hmph," and suddenly, from the ground three feet in front of him, a brilliant jet of water erupts, spraying forth with vigorous momentum. It carries a distinct, masculine scent and nearly drenches the two onlookers.

Their complexions shift instantly. They clap hands over their noses and leap back hastily, their eyes wide with disbelief: He actually did it! That water jet was clearly the result of forcefully channeling a torrent upward dozens of feet—surely there wasn’t any cheating involved in this demonstration!

Jun Zhen Xie gracefully pulls himself free and asks, "Well?"

The two exchange a glance, then droop their heads in defeat. "You win, we concede!"

Jun Mo Xie lets out a massive sigh of relief. Finally, it’s settled!

Little did he know that the other two were also heaving sighs of profound relief: Finally, we lost!

The victor won with great difficulty, yet the losers were also intensely eager to lose. Such a wager was truly rare and unprecedented.

"What exactly do you intend for us to do?" He Chong Xiao frowned, knitting his brow. "Though we accept the consequences of the bet, I must remind you, we can only do one thing for you! Moreover, it must be a single task performed individually! Furthermore, what you promised us cannot be delayed! Under no circumstances!"

"Naturally. As long as you complete my task, I will certainly provide the return you deserve," Jun Mo Xie says, extending a hand toward He Chong Xiao with a warm smile.

He Chong Xiao eyes him with suspicion for a moment, then slowly reaches out to shake his hand. The instant their palms meet, He Chong Xiao jerks violently, his face displaying an expression of indescribable ecstasy. Then, he closes his eyes, a look of pure enjoyment washing over him.

A surge of pure, refined spiritual energy pours from Jun Mo Xie’s palm like a tide into He Chong Xiao’s body. In that instant, He Chong Xiao feels as though he is strolling through the clouds, his entire being light and soaring as if ascending to immortality. Every meridian, every blood vessel, every single bone in his body sings with elation.

His Xuan Qi, long dormant, becomes astonishingly active. He Chong Xiao can sense that if it just surged a fraction more, pushing his Xuan Qi to the bottleneck of his current realm, and provided the spiritual energy remained constant, he could shatter the barrier in one glorious strike! The pleasure builds wave upon wave—it is intoxicating! Gods, what if I can never feel this again? Perhaps I should negotiate with him; I could do several more things for him...

The usually composed He Chong Xiao is trembling with excitement! How many years had he been trapped here, making no progress? The mere thought brings bitter tears to his eyes. If he didn't break through soon, given his inherent talent, he would reach his peak in perhaps another thirty years, after which his power would slowly begin its descent. By then, even with such an opportunity, it would be too late.

Xiong Kai Shan seems utterly bewildered. What's wrong with Third Brother? It’s just a handshake; does it really warrant such profound rapture?!

Just as He Chong Xiao feels his cultivation level climbing to the very edge of his apex, he suddenly feels emptiness in his hand. His Xuan Qi plummets with a violent thump, dropping from near the breaking point to nearly freezing cold! The sudden withdrawal is agonizing, almost driving him mad!

It is because Jun Mo Xie has abruptly retracted his hand, watching him with a slight smile. "How about it? Do you believe now that I possess the power to genuinely aid you?"

In that single moment, He Chong Xiao is overwhelmed by an urge to seize Young Master Jun’s hand again. However, He Chong Xiao is, after all, a king among Xuan Beasts. He takes several deep breaths, closes his eyes, and tilts his head toward the heavens, struggling to quell the violent upheaval in his heart. His voice still carries a slight tremor as he speaks: "I believe you! Your... your essence is something no Xuan Beast can resist! For us, this is a fatal temptation!"

Seeing Xiong Kai Shan looking confusedly from the side, Jun Mo Xie smiles and extends his hand to him, allowing him to sample that feeling of ecstatic agony. Xiong Kai Shan’s big eyes widen like saucers, as if beholding a living immortal. His thick, bear-like paw grips Jun Mo Xie’s hand tightly, refusing to let go, pleading, "Give me a little more... give me just a little more, quickly, quickly! Give me more! I need it!"

A large man, whose shaggy beard is nearly three times the size of his own body, clutches his hand, begging like a mischievous child demanding candy, while uttering words that are incredibly suggestive—what kind of feeling is that?

Jun Mo Xie shudders violently, yanking his hand free with desperate force and shaking it vigorously. He feels goosebumps erupting all over his body, deeply regretting why he ever agreed to shake hands with that shameless brute.

"Fourth Brother!" He Chong Xiao scolds. "Look at yourself! Do you have any decorum befitting a master? Why the rush? We haven't even finalized the terms yet..."

"I—I—I—how can I not be anxious?" Xiong Kai Shan puffs out his bull-like eyes, veins popping on his forehead in agitation. "I’ve been stuck at the peak of the initial stage for twenty years... it feels like an age! I’ll agree to any terms..."

"Shut up!" He Chong Xiao cuts him off, stepping in front of Xiong Kai Shan and urgently addressing the mysterious figure. "May I ask, esteemed sir, what task you wish us to perform? With your divine abilities, what is there you cannot accomplish yourself?"

"There is nothing particularly difficult, especially for you; it would be effortless. I have my own reasons for being unable to act personally. Otherwise, why would I be giving you such a bargain?" Jun Mo Xie maintains his casual, utterly unfazed demeanor, continuing his masterful performance of vague assurance.

"Aiya! Just spit it out already! What is there beyond the heavens that we cannot achieve? Dragging this out and whetting our appetites is making my liver burn!" Xiong Kai Shan bounces high behind He Chong Xiao, waving his fists impatiently. "Whatever it is, I’ll do it for you!"

"Recently, the Peerless Sovereign, Li Jue Tian, has been making me very uncomfortable, deeply displeased!" Jun Mo Xie says, watching the expressions on their faces. He continues serenely, "Go and slay him."

"What? Are you joking, esteemed one?!" He Chong Xiao and Xiong Kai Shan roar simultaneously, before both fall into stunned silence, standing like statues.

The moment they heard the name of the True Venerable Jue Tian, both men felt that something momentous was about to happen. Sure enough, this single sentence, uttered so casually by the man before them, nearly caused them to choke.

That is the second of the Eight Great Sovereigns, the universally acknowledged second most powerful figure in the realm! In terms of raw strength, he is scarcely inferior to Yun Bie Chen, who ranks first. If we could slay him, wouldn't we have already beaten Yun Bie Chen to dust?

It is truly remarkable how this mysterious master can speak of such a feat with such casualness and tranquility.

"Go and slay the Peerless Sovereign, Li Jue Tian."

Do you think he's asking us to kill a chicken? Damn it! Is he just playing with us? This is easy? If he asked for something harder, would he expect us to pluck the stars and moon?!

Even if the Boss himself attacked, at best he could only defeat Li Jue Tian. Killing him would be impossible unless one specific condition was met: creating a scenario where Li Jue Tian absolutely could not escape, generating overwhelming momentum, and then having all three of them strike together—only then might it be achievable. Even under such advantageous conditions, it is likely that at least one of the three would be dragged along to accompany him in death!

This kind of transaction is more dangerous than risking one’s life!

"What? Is it difficult? If there are difficulties, you can say so!" Jun Mo Xie asks, looking at the two with feigned surprise.

"This isn't a matter of difficulty; it's simply impossible!" Xiong Kai Shan retorts, snorting twice. "You might as well ask us to fly up and pluck the stars! Slay Li Jue Tian? Do you think he's a pig or a cow that’s easy to butcher? Ask for something else!"

"Then what should we do? Right now, the only ones who have provoked me are the Blood Soul Manor. What good is it if I ask you to do something else? I just happen to be temporarily inconvenient to act myself. Otherwise, why would I let you two take this cheap opportunity?"

Jun Mo Xie shrugs, looking helpless. "Since you cannot do it, then forget it. This wager is void. You don't need to follow any of my instructions. I will resolve Li Jue Tian myself; I’ll have time in a few days anyway."

What? Void? No way! If you're canceling it, we refuse to accept that! If you hadn't let us experience that exhilarating sensation, we might let it pass, but now? Absolutely not! If it weren't for respecting this mysterious man's unfathomable power, Xiong Kai Shan would have already started a fight!

"Wait!" He Chong Xiao waves his hand, his senses sharp. "What you said just now: the one who provoked you was the Blood Soul Manor, not Li Jue Tian himself. Is that what you meant?" He Chong Xiao finally seized the key point, and in that realization, a sudden flicker of hope surges through him, as if seeing a path through a dense forest.

Heaven never seals off all routes! The two great Xuan Beasts think this in unison. To lose such an opportunity would be truly tragic. Fortunately, there is still a turning point.

"What do you mean by that? Isn't the Blood Soul Manor equivalent to Li Jue Tian? Is there any difference between the two?" Jun Huang Xie asks mildly, his tone exceptionally calm, as if he no longer cares about the matter.

"That is a massive difference!" Xiong Kai Gong immediately becomes animated and energetic. "Li Jue Tian travels constantly and is rarely at the Blood Soul Manor, perhaps returning once a year. How can you say the Blood Soul Manor and Li Jue Tian are the same? As long as the task doesn't involve Li Jue Tian himself, anything is negotiable. Just the Blood Soul Manor alone is certainly not too difficult."

Truly, one’s words reveal one’s standing. The world-renowned Blood Soul Manor is considered 'not too difficult' by this fellow. Having strength is indeed beneficial!

"Is that so? That’s right. Although the Blood Soul Manor belongs to Li Jue Tian, targeting the Manor doesn't necessarily mean moving against Li Jue Tian himself," Jun Mo Xie asks with feigned confusion, slapping his forehead. "I almost killed the wrong good person!"

The two simultaneously roll their eyes, feeling intense disdain. What does he mean by 'almost killed the wrong good person'? Is Li Jue Tian some kind of good person? It was he who almost scared the two of them to death just moments ago!

"If it’s just the Blood Soul Manor, the matter is indeed much easier," He Chong Xiao smiles confidently. "While the Blood Soul Manor does have a few Divine Profound experts, they pose absolutely no problem for us. Just as Fourth Brother said, it truly isn't a very difficult matter."