My Top-Tier Tycoon Wife

Zhu Meique had clearly been beaten into a pile of mush, dead beyond any doubt, yet he had suddenly been resurrected through Nirvana. This was something Luo Xiu had not anticipated in the slightest.

Indeed, the Upper Nine Deities are the Upper Nine Deities, each holding some cards close to their chest. And now, I have no other choice but to forcibly burn my Essence Blood and fight with my life on the line.

Just as he prepared to do so, Xia Chan suddenly spoke up. "As far as I know, after his Nirvana, he will be weak for a period of time. During this time, he won't be able to exert his full strength."

As she spoke, Xia Chan glanced at Luo Xiu and added, "However, this period of weakness will be very short, so we must seize this opportunity and kill him before he fully recovers."

Hearing this, Luo Xiu immediately dismissed the thought of forcibly burning his Essence Blood. So there's still a chance. And since there's a chance, I must grasp it!

With this thought, Luo Xiu's figure flashed. He dragged his exhausted body, enduring the pervasive pain, and charged directly toward the massive red cocoon.

Little Pouch followed closely, reminding him, "Big Brother, be careful of his Vermilion Bird True Fire!"

"If we're just comparing sheer power and temperature, this Vermilion Bird True Fire is no less formidable than your Indestructible Divine Flame!"

As Luo Xiu approached the red cocoon, he could naturally sense the terrifying power of the Vermilion Bird True Fire and didn't dare hesitate. He immediately released the Indestructible Divine Flame to surround himself, warding off the flames around the cocoon.

With a deafening CRACKLE, black lightning suddenly bloomed!

As he neared the red cocoon, the Thunder Halberd had already formed in Luo Xiu's hands.

Luo Xiu clenched his teeth and swung the Thunder Halberd, slashing fiercely at the cocoon.

CRACK!

With a crisp sound, the cocoon cracked open.

A pristine white hand, more delicate than a woman's, extended from the fissure and steadily grasped the Thunder Halberd.

Then, Zhu Meique's mocking voice came from within the cocoon. "Without that blood-burning technique, do you really think you can prevent my Nirvana in your current state?"

"Don't be impatient. Just wait obediently for a moment. I will be out to kill you shortly."

"Eh... What's this?"

As he was speaking, Zhu Meique suddenly froze. He felt that the deathly energy radiating from the Thunder Halberd was terrifying and was the perfect counter to him.

Nirvana Power could bring infinite vitality.

This Aura of the Dead, however, was the complete opposite—an essence of death.

He hastily let go of the Thunder Halberd as if he'd been shocked, then violently shot out a ball of Vermilion Bird True Fire to force Luo Xiu back.

Luo Xiu was no fool. Seeing Zhu Meique's reaction, he realized that the Aura of the Dead could counter his Nirvana. Disregarding the terrifyingly high temperature of the Vermilion Bird True Fire, he pushed through the pain, using the Indestructible Divine Flame to defend himself as he swung his halberd again.

"Get lost!"

Zhu Meique panicked, knowing he couldn't let this continue. With a furious roar, he used the Vermilion Bird True Fire to blast Luo Xiu away.

Then, the red cocoon burst open. He had chosen to end his Nirvana prematurely to come out and kill Luo Xiu!

Ending Nirvana prematurely would certainly cause him injury, but it wasn't irreversible. He would just need to rest well and consume some Heaven and Earth Treasures to recover.

But if this peculiar Aura of the Dead were to affect his Nirvana, the damage would be irreversible!

"Kid, you're courting death!"

Zhu Meique flapped the wings on his back and swiftly flew into the air, maintaining a significant distance from Luo Xiu.

Luo Xiu looked up at the naked man in the air and suddenly felt a crushing sense of pressure.

Even in his weakened state, Zhu Meique could still exert the strength of the Void Refinement Realm!

"Heavenly Vermilion Sword of Ten Thousand Prisons!"

His killing intent surging, Zhu Meique naturally wasted no time.

He raised both hands, and streams of Vermilion Bird True Fire converged from all directions, coalescing into a Flame Giant Sword above his head.

From afar, the Flame Giant Sword resembled a majestic Vermilion Bird spreading its wings and soaring through the Nine Heavens, sacred and imposing!

With a downward sweep of his hands, the Flame Giant Sword descended with terrifying pressure, like a blade of divine judgment!

Before the sword even arrived, the dreadful pressure rendered Luo Xiu unable to move.

Damn it, I'm in trouble now! Luo Xiu cursed inwardly, grinding his teeth as he struggled with all his might.

But in the next instant, his body vanished from its spot and inexplicably reappeared beside Xia Chan.

Gazing at Zhu Meique in the sky, Xia Chan said to Luo Xiu, "This is the 'Wicked Tenderness Hand,' a technique I comprehended and created in the Tomb of Civilization."

"Who cares what hand it is? As long as it saves people, it's a good hand," Luo Xiu said, sighing in relief. He then turned toward the Flame Giant Sword hovering in midair, his expression grave. "That sword already carries a hint of Taoist rhyme, nearly comparable to a Divine Skill."

"That is the Innate Divine Ability of the Vermilion Bird; he just hasn't fully grasped it yet," Xia Chan said. She then asked suddenly, "Chen Shuisheng, can you still use that Divine Skill that controls magma?"

Luo Xiu gently shook his head. "In my current state, I can't even use ordinary Taoist Arts. I reckon I couldn't even defeat you."

Hearing this, Xia Chan's expression grew solemn. "Then we can only try my Divine Skill. I'm not sure what effect it will have, or even if I can manage to use it."

"But if I can, it should be able to suppress him for a while. You need to seize the opportunity to land the fatal blow."

Luo Xiu nodded. "Alright, leave the killing blow to me. Speaking of which, you're finally proving useful."

Xia Chan chuckled self-deprecatingly. "If he weren't this weak, I wouldn't even qualify to watch from the sidelines."

With that, she dashed forward.

Zhu Meique gave a cold snort, flapping his wings vigorously. The sky filled with Vermilion Bird True Fire that instantly formed into a barrage of arrows, whistling toward her.

Yet Xia Chan didn't dodge or evade, continuing her charge.

The Void around her twisted, preventing any of the raining arrows from coming near her in the slightest.

Zhu Meique smiled faintly. "Miss, it seems your Wicked Tenderness Technique has improved again. You're almost catching up to your father."

Xia Chan halted, looking up angrily at Zhu Meique in the sky. "You traitor!" she said coldly. "You're not worthy of mentioning my father!"

Zhu Meique's lips curved into a slight smile, and he said no more.

With a flap of his wings, a mass of Vermilion Bird True Fire quietly spread out, swiftly forming a fire array that encircled Xia Chan.

"True Fire Sky-Scorching Array!"

Within the fire array, Xia Chan remained unfazed. She suddenly drew a deep breath and then slowly exhaled.

A sharp glint of brilliance flashed in her eyes.

"Divine Tear!"

Suddenly, the sky filled with rolling dark clouds, and thunder roared with flashes of lightning!

Within the churning clouds, amidst the flashing lightning, a gigantic eye gradually emerged, like a god gazing down upon the mortal world.

An ancient and mystical aura instantly enveloped the entire landscape.

Zhu Meique's expression changed drastically, fear blooming in his heart. He immediately directed the Flame Giant Sword to slash toward the colossal eye in the sky.

"Heavenly Vermilion Sword of Ten Thousand Prisons!"

The terrifying aura compelled him to stop Xia Chan before she could truly unleash her next move.

Meanwhile, watching the battle from the side, Luo Xiu furrowed his brow slightly and murmured, "Is this the Divine Skill she comprehended in the Tianshui City Secret Realm? This aura... there's really something to it."

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