The tongues of fire and smoke automatically parted, revealing a white-clad, otherworldly figure, walking with a leisurely pace, hands behind his back.

He was enveloped in immortal light, exuding an ethereal aura, like an Exiled Immortal wandering through the mortal world, calm and indifferent.

Even faced with the current situation, that peerless figure remained utterly calm, showing no sign of panic.

Looking at this figure, Yan Rumeng suddenly felt her eyes sting, her vision blurring.

Grievance, anger, shame, joy—such a mix of emotions roiled in her heart.

In such a dire situation, encountering the person she once hated yet couldn't help but remember, the feeling was indescribably complex.

"Hmm, who is that?"

From within the Rune Realm, Young Master Fu Yun's eyes revealed a hint of confusion.

The mysterious young master clearly knew Yan Rumeng by name, indicating they were acquainted.

What displeased Young Master Fu Yun was that he could clearly see the gleam of surprise in Yan Rumeng's eyes when she looked at the mysterious young man, followed by a trace of resentment.

Whereas when it came to him, Yan Rumeng always maintained a cold demeanor and kept a certain distance.

"Could it be, she and that man..." Young Master Fu Yun's face looked displeased.

His perceived goddess, could she have already been with that man?

This could be seen from the resentful look in Yan Rumeng's eyes, akin to an abandoned wife.

"Hmph, whatever their relationship, they'll die today anyway," thought Young Master Fu Yun.

The mysterious man was not going to escape the clutches of the Flame Snake General.

Yet, beside him, the other experts of the Ten Thousand Races Business Alliance looked on with some suspicion.

They vaguely thought of someone, but didn't dare to be certain.

Here, besides Jun Xiaoyao, Celestial Maiden Yuan and the Taiyin Jade Rabbit also revealed themselves.

"Half-step Great Saint?" Celestial Maiden Yuan's beautiful eyes showed a trace of astonishment.

Yan Rumeng, seeing the appearance of the elf-like, exquisite maiden, felt three parts more resentful in her gaze.

This guy, no matter where he goes, never lacks female companions.

"Yan Rumeng, looks like you're in quite a predicament," Jun Xiaoyao said with a light laugh.

Seeing this, Yan Rumeng gritted her teeth, really wanting to bite Jun Xiaoyao.

Even at this moment, he can still laugh.

But thinking that Jun Xiaoyao showed himself to save her, Yan Rumeng's face reddened slightly again.

But she didn't know that Jun Xiaoyao was really just passing by.

If the Flame Snake General hadn't casually unleashed that strike, he wouldn't have noticed and wouldn't have stopped.

"Hmm? How can you, a Saint Realm youngster of the Human Race, withstand a blow from this general?" The Flame Snake General looked at Jun Xiaoyao.

His realm was clearly only at the Saint Great Perfection; it shouldn't be possible to withstand it.

"Just luck, I'm just passing by. Can I leave now?" Jun Xiaoyao said blandly.

"Heh, isn't it just out of fear..." Young Master Fu Yun couldn't help but sneer from the Rune Realm.

At this moment, Yan Rumeng remembered that no matter how strong Jun Xiaoyao was, he was still only unrivaled among the younger generation.

However, the Flame Snake General wasn't part of the younger generation and was a half-step Great Saint level expert!

Even a Forbidden Celestial Pride encountering such a character would face an uncertain outcome.

"Hurry, you're no match for him!" Yan Rumeng shouted.

"Heh, you think you can leave?" The Flame Snake General sneered, turning his gaze to Jun Xiaoyao, Celestial Maiden Yuan, and the Taiyin Jade Rabbit beside him.

Celestial Maiden Yuan was dressed in a moon-white gauzy gown, her figure graceful, her beauty outstanding, with slender and long snowy legs.

The Taiyin Jade Rabbit, in human form, was also bright-eyed and white-toothed, charmingly cute, looking pitiable.

"What luck to encounter three such exquisite ladies today," the Flame Snake General said with a wicked grin.

Celestial Maiden Yuan's cold eyes flashed with killing intent.

Though known for her allure when facing Jun Xiaoyao, she was as frosty as ice towards others.

The gaze of the Flame Snake General stirred anger within her.

"Does he really think highly of himself?" Jun Xiaoyao said, slightly turning his head.

Even facing the half-step Great Saint that was the Flame Snake General, he maintained a superior attitude.

"Impudent!"

Before the Flame Snake General could rage, the snake-man race's pride, Mo Tuo, rebuked angrily.

Mana surged within him as he launched an attack.

Jun Xiaoyao, without even looking, flicked his fingers, sending Sword Qi into the sky, sweeping across the Star River.

The Sword Qi of the Immortal Slaying Sword Technique spread out, like a raging river, instantly engulfing Mo Tuo.

Splurt!

Blood splattered!

Mo Tuo's body was torn apart instantly, then ground to dust by the Sword Qi, his Primordial Spirit also unable to escape destruction.

In the blink of an eye!

The celestial pride was annihilated!

The scene was so sudden that even the Flame Snake General didn't have time to react.

Even if Mo Tuo could withstand a couple of moves, he could intervene.

But there wasn't a chance; Mo Tuo was killed in an instant.

"This..." Young Master Fu Yun's expression was somewhat dazed.

Mo Tuo's strength was above his, almost suppressing him, a giant among celestial prides.

But now, he was instantly killed by that mysterious young man.

"A Forbidden Celestial Pride?" Young Master Fu Yun wondered in shock.

"Yes, it seems it is indeed that person..." Some experts from the Ten Thousand Races Business Alliance marveled.

"Who is he?" Young Master Fu Yun subconsciously asked.

"Young master doesn't know? That young man should be the legendary eternal taboo—the Jun Family's Divine Son," an expert from the Ten Thousand Races Business Alliance said.

"What, he's the world-defying eternal taboo, Jun Xiaoyao?!" Young Master Fu Yun's eyes trembled with astonishment.

This was indeed a high and mighty figure who had created countless legends.

"No wonder Yan Rumeng would have that expression..." Young Master Fu Yun's tone carried acidity and jealousy.

If it was Jun Xiaoyao, Yan Rumeng's attitude made sense.

The goddess is only cold to ordinary people.

For those with high status and identity, even a goddess can only bow down.

"So what if he's Jun Xiaoyao, even if he's heaven-defying, at most he can barely escape the hands of an ordinary Saint King."

"But this Flame Snake General is at Saint King Great Perfection, even a half-step Great Saint Realm, not something the younger generation can contend with," Young Master Fu Yun thought to himself.

He even hoped the Flame Snake General could kill Jun Xiaoyao.

After all, Jun Xiaoyao was too outstanding, provoking extreme jealousy.

"Brat, daring to kill someone in front of this general, looking for death!"

The Flame Snake General raised his hand, and the Nether Flame surged forth, the Fire of Law enveloping, transforming into a massive Nether Flame hand, pressing down on Jun Xiaoyao.

The hand descended like a burning sky.

It could be said that no Saint could withstand such a blow; their body would be shattered, reduced to ashes.

"Jun Xiaoyao, watch out!" Yan Rumeng couldn't help but call out with her jade-like face changing.

"Young Master Jun!" Celestial Maiden Yuan's delicate face also changed, and the Taiyin Jade Rabbit likewise exclaimed in alarm.

This was not a dispute among peers but an elder-level expert using his realm to oppress.

Who among the younger generation could block a half-step Great Saint's cultivation?

"You all step back."

Jun Xiaoyao pushed Celestial Maiden Yuan and the Taiyin Jade Rabbit aside with one hand.

There was no fear in his eyes, but rather a glint of war intent.

Being unmatched among the younger generation for so long was quite boring.

He was curious to see if he could finally have a battle with an elder-level expert.