Probe Necklace! The Probe Necklace is a magical artifact handed down from the ancient era; when synchronized with a specific magical resonance, it can clearly pinpoint another's location.

Legend holds that such wondrous magical tools were extremely common in antiquity, primarily utilized by slave masters of that age to monitor their chattel and prevent escape; even if a slave fled, their position could be traced via the Probe Necklace for recapture.

However, only a single artifact remains in circulation today, carefully safeguarded by the Fengmo Royal Family! —The Book of Sands—Ancient Marvels—The Probe Necklace Incredible! Gazing at the Dragon Shadow Sword in my hand, I could scarcely believe it.

I had blundered my way into discovering such a formidable ultimate move.

Yet, looking toward the direction where Moluo Battle Dragon and Moluo Battle Hero had fled, I knew this was no place to linger.

It was best to depart immediately.

I swiftly unfurled my movement technique, sprinting toward the forest south of the city.

The surroundings were choked with dense jungle; ancient trees pierced the heavens, obscuring sun and sky, while the sounds of birdsong and beastly roars occasionally echoed.

After the fierce combat, followed by this desperate run, I was slightly breathless, but I trusted the thick woods would offer sufficient concealment.

Climbing effortlessly onto a towering tree, I finally paused to catch my breath.

Beep, beep, beep! Just then, an urgent sound emanated from my waist.

It was the Thousand-Mile Voice Transmission! This device was specifically left for me by Red Dragon, a precaution in case I became separated from them during unforeseen circumstances.

I never expected it would actually prove useful so soon.

Frankly, I was quite taken aback that the Marfa Continent possessed such high-tech, real-time communication gear.

The fact that the Blood Wolf Legion maintained its own Spatial Mages capable of operating the Thousand-Mile Voice Transmission left me even more astounded.

Back when I was in the Moluo Dragon Continent with the Yun family, they also possessed four such devices, but because they lacked Mages who could supply the necessary spatial magic energy, they hesitated to use them; for them, each transmission was a finite resource.

My device, however, came equipped with five supplementary Spatial Magic Crystals—like modern phone batteries—replacements for when the charge ran out! Still, considering the Blood Wolf Legion was one of the ten great legions of the Fengmo Empire, it wasn't entirely surprising they would possess both the means and the personnel for reliable long-distance communication.

Clearly, Red Dragon had initiated the transmission out of concern for my safety.

I quickly retrieved the Thousand-Mile Voice Transmitter from my pouch.

The device was palm-sized, shaped vaguely like a horn.

Operation was simple: just press a specific switch.

It was much like a modern mobile phone, with the only difference being that mine could only connect with the Blood Wolf Legion; I couldn't dial freely as one could with contemporary devices. "Your Highness, are you unharmed?" The anxious voices of Red Dragon and Landa filtered through the transmitter. "I'm fine.

I chased them off," I replied with a faint smile. "That's a relief," Red Dragon responded, clearly easing up. "Where are you now?" "In the woods just south of the city," I answered, instinctively glancing around. "In the woods," Red Dragon confirmed. "You should be safe there." "Mm.

And you all? Did you manage to disengage?" "Everyone is safe," Red Dragon said. "Thanks to Your Highness." "Don't mention it," I replied. "What's the next move?" "Based on the current situation, the Heaven Demon Warriors of the Proud Heaven Legion have reached Qila Province.

It would be too conspicuous for Your Highness to travel with us, and if we encountered them again, we would only become a burden to Your Highness.

Therefore, I suggest Your Highness proceed alone." "......" I was momentarily stunned, but Red Dragon’s logic was irrefutable. "I apologize," Red Dragon continued, sounding genuinely contrite. "We are useless." "Not at all," I quickly interjected. "You all did your best." "But rest assured, Your Highness," Red Dragon added, "The two High Priests have donned the Cloaks of the God of War and will rendezvous with you shortly." "Ah! They've already set out?" I rejoiced. "Yes," Red Dragon confirmed. "In fact, I have an even more ingenious plan to maximize the combined power of Your Highness and the two Rainbow God Mages." "What is it?" I asked, intrigued. "Tell me." "Once Your Highness meets up with our High Priests, the three of you should operate together.

This will significantly enhance both mobility and stealth.

Even if the Proud Heaven Legion attempts to deal with you, they will have nowhere to start," Red Dragon explained. "You only need to select targets based on the intelligence we provide—focusing solely on assassinating the Heaven Demon Warriors, Rainbow God Mages, and Heavenly Venerate Daoists garrisoned in each location.

This will certainly keep them running ragged." "The Great Leader means we should focus on eliminating elite troops like the Heaven Demon Warriors everywhere?" I think I understood Red Dragon’s intent. "Precisely," Red Dragon affirmed. "Your Highness proved capable of defeating two Heaven Demon Warriors simultaneously, showing your strength far surpasses that of ordinary warriors of that rank.

The three of you combined, even facing the Sacred Beast White Tiger summoned by a Heavenly Venerate Daoist, could counter it effectively with the Holy Word magic of a Rainbow God Mage.

Furthermore, Your Highness is naturally resistant to magical attacks.

This combination is nearly perfect.

I recall checking your history; didn't you utilize similar tactics on the Bitchi Continent and the Cangyue Continent? You must have gained considerable experience." "That’s true." I recalled the Fire Sea Array I used with Yan Luo in the Zuma Temple and later in the Cangyue Bone Membrane Cave, which perfectly utilized the special attributes of my Demon-Devouring Body.

Back then, Yan Luo and I even engineered classic battles where the weak defeated the strong, such as slaying Longyuan Huayu in the Bitchi Mining Zone.

Perhaps similar tactics could be applied to the chaotic melee against the Heaven Demon Warriors.

Added to that, the mutated Dragon Shadow I had just comprehended—damn, the power was almost unimaginable.

Thinking of it made me eager to test it out. "Heh, I analyzed it the same way, concluding that operating separately offers the best element of surprise," Red Dragon noted. "The two High Priests are already en route to Mancheng.

Your Highness can rendezvous with them in Longyuan Small Town, southwest of Mancheng.

From there, you can launch a direct assault on Mancheng.

Although Mancheng boasts two Heaven Demon Warriors, two Heavenly Venerate Daoists, and 120,000 regular troops, I believe Your Highness and the two High Priests are capable of defeating them, perhaps even killing them on the spot.

I will follow up immediately with the Blood Wolf Knights." "Great Leader, your strategy is truly brilliant." I finally grasped Red Dragon's true intention: have me and the two Rainbow God Mages strike first, then send the Blood Wolf Knights in afterward for the spoils.

Though the operation was split into two phases, it maximized my operational secrecy. "It's a necessary evil," Red Dragon admitted. "The Blood Wolf Legion is numerous.

No matter how covertly we move, we cannot evade detection by the Sky Eagles of the air cavalry.

Previously, we relied on forest cover to shake off their pursuit.

But if only Your Highness and the two High Priests move, they won't have any signs to track, and therefore no reason to be on guard." Red Dragon sounded apologetic. "The reason they were able to ambush us in Kaicheng this time is likely because the Sky Eagle Cavalry detected the movements of our Blood Wolf Knights and deduced which city we might attack.

Fortunately, at that moment, they couldn't confirm our target city, so they had to divide their forces.

Otherwise, Your Highness would have faced more than just two Heaven Demon Warriors." "Heh, I suppose that counts as luck," I chuckled dryly. "But we cannot rely on such good fortune in the future," Red Dragon cautioned. "Additionally, I will contact the Jiao Dragon Tribe to the south and the Byron Tribe to the east.

The Blood Wolf Legion’s conventional troops are too few.

If we can ally with the Jiao Dragon Tribe and the Byron Tribe, our strength will greatly increase." "The Jiao Dragon Tribe and the Byron Tribe?" I was slightly surprised.

Jin Yaohong had informed me in Yuncheng that the Jiao Dragon and Byron Tribes, much like the Blood Wolf Tribe, were minority groups blacklisted by the Royal Family and the Church.

Their fate mirrored the Blood Wolves—brought to the very brink of extermination. "Yes! If we can unite with them, we will surely become much stronger," Red Dragon said excitedly. "If Your Highness can secure a few more sets of Heaven Demon Armor, that super equipment, I believe even confronting the Proud Heaven Legion head-on won't be completely impossible.

Remember, the Jiao Dragon and Byron Tribes also have many excellent Warriors, Mages, and Daoists.

With the proper gear, they can be fully equipped." "I will do my best." It was undeniable; Red Dragon’s tactics were exceedingly sound. "Let's leave it at that for now," Red Dragon concluded. "Your Highness, take care." "You too." Hanging up the Thousand-Mile Voice Transmission, I let out a long breath.

Thinking about fighting alongside the two Rainbow God Mages filled me with excitement.

I was certain that with their coordination, even facing a siege by three or four Heaven Demon Warriors, we would possess the strength to fight them to the last.

If luck held, and we managed to kill a few Heaven Demon Warriors, Rainbow God Mages, or Heavenly Venerate Daoists to seize their armor, our power would increase exponentially.

The future path finally had a clear, viable plan.

Only now did I truly relax somewhat.

Subconsciously, I drew the Dragon Shadow Sword! And carefully replayed the events of the previous battle! Truthfully, I had not anticipated the mutation of the Dragon Shadow.

I was certain that this change must have resulted from injecting the energy of the Raging Lion Battle Qi and the Thunder Battle Qi.

However, these changes vastly exceeded my initial expectations.

In my original projections, the Dragon Shadow Sword should have transformed into a great flaming sword wreathed in Battle Qi, yet these energies had somehow been completely absorbed by the Dragon Shadow.

It was only at this moment that I discovered a delightful secret: the Dragon Shadow could actually fuse with the Thunder Battle Qi and Raging Lion Battle Qi inside me, unleashing astonishing power.

This meant my Dragon Shadow would no longer be fixed damage; its potency could now be modulated by controlling my Battle Qi.

In the past, I could only drive the Dragon Shadow using the Dragon Shadow Heart Sutra, and its power was entirely dependent on the inherent strength of the Dragon Shadow Battle Qi imbued within the blade itself.

After becoming a Heaven Demon Warrior, I clearly felt the Dragon Shadow’s power was insufficient to harm them; at best, it could only interfere with or hold back same-level Heaven Demon Warriors.

After all, the Dragon Shadow Battle Qi was initially imbued by Master Jianli.

With his Grandmaster-level cultivation, the Dragon Shadow Battle Qi he attached could, at maximum, only possess Grandmaster-level potency.

Against the terrifying defenses of the Heaven Demon Warriors, the Dragon Shadow’s power was truly too low.

But this accidental discovery revealed that the Dragon Shadow could simultaneously absorb my Thunder Battle Qi and Raging Lion Battle Qi.

Consequently, my own Battle Qi cultivation was enough to elevate the Dragon Shadow’s power to an astonishing degree, capable of penetrating Heaven Demon Armor.

This was an incredible breakthrough.

It must be noted that the Dragon Shadow Swordplay is the most suitable technique for mass combat.

Recalling the continuous attacks of the six Dragon Shadows under my control earlier, which kept two Heaven Demon Warriors running desperately, unable to defend properly—that feeling was intoxicating.

It was a pity I could only control six shadows simultaneously.

If I could control nine like Master Jianli, the resulting power would likely be even more astounding.

And if I could comprehend the 'Nine Dragons Unification' move my Master once displayed in the Sanctuary Space, wouldn't that make me invincible? It seemed the most pressing task was to quickly master the Dragon Shadow Swordplay, at least enough to control nine shadows simultaneously.

As for the Nine Dragons Unification, that might not be achievable anytime soon.

With my thoughts organized, my entire being felt significantly lighter! Sheathing the Dragon Shadow Sword, I pulled out the Magic Directional Instrument and the map.

After carefully discerning my bearings, I set off rapidly toward the south.

I needed to reach Mancheng quickly to meet the other two Rainbow God Mages.

However, while traveling, I didn't forget to draw the Dragon Shadow, practicing my technique while on the move.

On the other side! Two hundred li north of Kaicheng! Jifeng Town! "Mutated Dragon Shadow," Moluo Aotian stared in shock at Moluo Battle Hero and Moluo Battle Dragon. "You were actually repelled by him?" "......" Moluo Battle Hero and Moluo Battle Dragon looked deeply ashamed.

Yet, recalling the terrifying power of the Mutated Dragon Shadow and its continuous, elusive, and unavoidable attack pattern, they couldn't help but feel residual fear. "The mutated Dragon Shadow's power is astounding.

It bears absolutely no resemblance to the Grandmaster-level destructive force gathered in the intelligence reports," Moluo Battle Dragon stated gravely. "I suspect even the power of a Seeing-Through Dragon Shadow wouldn't surpass this." "I only took one hit," Moluo Battle Hero instinctively touched his shoulder. "It penetrated both the Heaven Demon Armor and the protective Battle Qi shield." "......" Looking at the two Moluo warriors, Moluo Aotian’s expression shifted subtly upon seeing the circular hole, two fingers wide, on Moluo Battle Hero’s shoulder.

To pierce the defense of the protective Battle Qi shield while it was active—this Dragon Shadow's power was truly terrifying! "It seems we need to re-evaluate the true strength of the Nine Luminaries God," Xuan Zhi remarked with a grave expression. "Who knows what other trump cards this fellow is hiding," Moluo Zhankong also looked uneasy. "He seems bottomless." "No matter how powerful he is, I refuse to believe that the strength of six of us cannot finish him," Xuan Yi looked toward Moluo Battle Hero. "What about the Scent Seeker? Did you manage to apply it to him?" "It's done," Moluo Battle Hero confirmed. "During the exchange, the Scent Seeker was mixed with the Half-Moon Sword Qi and dispersed onto him." "That's sufficient," a sharp glint flashed in Moluo Aotian's shadowed eyes. "Xuan Yi, use the Probe Necklace immediately to locate his position." "Yes." Xuan Yi reached for the necklace at her chest—an ancient relic.

Beneath the dark brown ribbon hung an oval, golden pendant, about the size of a thumb.

Under the influence of Xuan Yi’s mental energy, it began emitting a soft glow.

This was the renowned Ancient Marvel of the continent: the Probe Necklace.

The Probe Necklace could absolutely locate anyone marked with the Scent Seeker.

This was the Proud Heaven Legion's specialized trump card prepared specifically to deal with the Nine Luminaries God True.

Indeed! Moluo Aotian and the others had estimated that two opponents of equal rank would find it extremely difficult to defeat the Nine Luminaries God True—not just defeat, but even successfully tie him down would be a monumental task.

Their strategy of dividing forces was intended to allow them to engage the Nine Luminaries God True and seize the opportunity to apply the Scent Seeker onto him.

The Scent Seeker was colorless and odorless; unless detected by a specific magical resonance via the Probe Necklace, it gave no other indication whatsoever.

Ordinary people could not perceive its presence.

And that was Moluo Aotian's true objective.

Once the Nine Luminaries God True’s location was locked, the Proud Heaven Legion could set an ambush and use the combined might of six to strike him down. "Three hundred li in the south-south direction, currently moving rapidly south-southeast," Xuan Yi suddenly opened her tightly shut eyes.