The sudden death of the Yin Yang Saint completely disrupted Jin Ao's plans.
Originally, he had plotted to wait until the Yin Yang Saint obtained the key and went to the treasure vault's location, then he would appear with the missing part and they would cooperate to enter the vault.
His target was only the World Tree Seed, while the Yin Yang Saint's target was the treasures within the vault, so their goals did not conflict.
However, Xu Chuan's appearance caused a significant deviation in his plan.
Jin Ao's thoughts churned, unable to fathom it.
How could his proud precognitive talent fail him at such a crucial moment?
"Forget it!"
"No matter where this person came from, the World Tree Seed will be mine!"
"No matter what, I will obtain it!"
Jin Ao pondered for a long time and finally made up his mind.
He decided to head to the treasure vault first and wait for Xu Chuan's arrival.
He would then feign cooperation with him, and once they entered the vault together, he would seize the World Tree Seed.
With this thought, he began to instruct his subordinates to arrange everything and then set off immediately!
Meanwhile, upon learning of Jin Ao's plan, Xu Chuan left the mansion and found an inn to stay in the city.
"Emperor's Treasure Vault, World Tree Seed!"
"I never expected to encounter such an astonishing fortune while coincidentally arriving in the Southern Region!"
"Indeed, with great destiny, everything one does proceeds smoothly!"
Obtaining such news was entirely beyond Xu Chuan's expectations.
The next morning, Xu Chuan embarked on the path to find his fortune.
According to the information he had obtained, the Emperor's Treasure Vault was located deep within the desolate land where the Divine Medicine Emperor had risen.
The reason it had not been found by anyone was simply that it was sealed, and the time for its unsealing had not yet arrived.
And now, there were only ten days left until the treasure vault's appearance!
However, to be safe, Xu Chuan had employed a subtle technique on Jin Ao, allowing him to monitor Jin Ao's whereabouts at all times.
This was also why Xu Chuan had rested in the city for a night; he wanted Jin Ao to go ahead first.
Jin Ao was now also heading towards the desolate land, which proved that the information Xu Chuan obtained from the Yin Yang Saint was not incorrect.
Thus, Xu Chuan also rushed towards the desolate land using the city's teleportation array.
Seven days later, in the desolate land, a place called Beihan Mountain.
In a cave halfway up the mountain, Jin Ao punched and killed a black bear demon beast, then looked at the formation seal in the depths, a glint of joy flashing in his eyes.
Even though he had known the vault was here for a long time, seeing it with his own eyes now still brought an irrepressible excitement to his heart.
As long as he could successfully enter the vault, he was one hundred percent confident he would obtain the World Tree Seed!
He had been planning for this day for a very long time!
"Although this move is somewhat risky, it is well worth it compared to the gains!"
"World Tree Seed, I must get my hands on it!"
Jin Ao considered the pros and cons.
He then sat down on the ground, waiting for the treasure vault to appear, and also waiting for Xu Chuan's arrival.
He did not choose to break the formation. Not to mention that the formation was personally set by an Emperor realm expert, and he could not break it at all. Even if he could break it, without the other part of the key, he could not enter the vault.
When the time came and the formation seal automatically disappeared, wouldn't that be better for him?
At the same time, Xu Chuan, who had been following Jin Ao, also arrived at this place two days later.
The reason he was two days behind Jin Ao was entirely because he was unfamiliar with the terrain of the Southern Region, which caused him to take many detours. Fortunately, he arrived at the location of the treasure vault at the last moment.
Xu Chuan approached the cave and saw Jin Ao sitting on the ground. Killing intent surged in his eyes.
The opportunity was within reach, and since Jin Ao had no other fortunes on him, there was no need to keep him alive.
It would be better to kill him and take his script and destiny to strengthen himself.
As he was contemplating, Jin Ao, who was meditating with his eyes closed, also sensed this killing intent.
His heart leaped in shock, and he immediately opened his eyes.
"Who are you!?"
Jin Ao scanned his surroundings and immediately discovered Xu Chuan, his expression solemn.
He felt a strong sense of danger from Xu Chuan.
"Are you the one who killed the Yin Yang Saint?" Jin Ao asked.
"You know quite a bit."
"That's right, it's me!"
Xu Chuan admitted generously.
"Why do you show killing intent towards me?" Jin Ao asked again.
"Do I need a reason to kill you?" Xu Chuan retorted with a light chuckle.
Hearing this, Jin Ao's heart sank.
His original plan was to cooperate with Xu Chuan and explore the vault together.
But now, the vault had not even appeared, and Xu Chuan wanted to kill him. This was completely outside his plan!
"Spare me, and I will give you the remaining part of the key!" Jin Ao said in a deep voice.
At this moment, he no longer harbored any hope of entering the vault and obtaining the World Tree Seed.
What he wanted to do now was to survive under Xu Chuan's hands and then plan from there.
The remaining part of the key was his bargaining chip for a chance to live.
"Heh, if I kill you, won't I get it anyway?" Xu Chuan did not believe a single word Jin Ao said.
These people who possessed protagonist scripts were all cunning with eight hundred hearts; one could easily overturn if not careful.
Xu Chuan, too lazy to waste any more words, immediately made his move.
To be safe, the Golden Ancient Palace suppressed this place, ensuring that no one could escape.
"How is this possible!"
Sensing this suppressing force, Jin Ao's expression changed drastically, and terror surged onto his face.
What he had said earlier was merely to stall for time. In secret, he had prepared to use the life-saving items he had obtained earlier to escape.
But now, this place was suppressed by the Golden Ancient Palace, and nothing could escape from here!
His life-saving items had completely failed.
"On your way!"
As his voice fell, Xu Chuan unleashed a blade attack with his Everlasting Blade, the blade energy whistling out. The terrifying blade aura sliced through the surrounding stones of the cave, scattering them everywhere.
The entire cave was covered by the blade energy, leaving Jin Ao with nowhere to retreat.
"Spare my life, I know the secrets of the treasure vault!"
Sensing the terrifying power contained within this blade strike, Jin Ao did not hesitate at all. He began to beg for mercy, hoping to get Xu Chuan to spare his life.
However, Xu Chuan had no intention of letting him go. This blade strike was aimed directly at Jin Ao.
Seeing that Xu Chuan was unmoved, a look of hatred appeared on Jin Ao's face.
But he did not dare to slack off in the slightest. He took out all his life-saving items at once, hoping to block Xu Chuan's blade.
But Xu Chuan's blade strike, comparable to the full power of a Heavenly King realm first-level expert, coupled with the suppression of the Golden Ancient Palace, meant that no matter how many means Jin Ao employed, he could not block Xu Chuan's attack in the slightest. He could only watch as the blade energy slashed towards him.
"No!"
A cry of despair erupted from Jin Ao's mouth.
Rumble!
As the attack struck him, he felt as if he was being cut by a thousand knives. His spiritual sea was crippled, his meridians were broken, and his body cracked.
With just one strike, Jin Ao was turned into a cripple, and his life was hanging by a thread!
"You will not die a good death!"
At this moment, Jin Ao completely gave up hope of survival, staring at Xu Chuan with hatred.
He couldn't understand it. Clearly, he possessed such talent, and becoming an supreme expert should have been without any issues.
But why was he about to die?
He couldn't understand it, and Xu Chuan gave him no more time to think.
Another blade strike was unleashed, and Jin Ao perished, his soul extinguished.
Under Xu Chuan's God Slaying Blade Technique, even Jin Ao's soul could not escape, and was directly annihilated.
Another protagonist had fallen at Xu Chuan's hands, without even putting up a fight.
He died with endless hatred and confusion.