Fortunately.
Jiang Fan was wearing the middle-aged man’s mask. Once he successfully left, no one would care if he took off the mask.
However, just as he moved, the Golden Scale Venerate detected the anomaly.
"Is there someone else here?" The Golden Scale Venerate’s expression tightened.
Before seeing the Black Lotus of Tribulation, he could not allow anyone to leave this place.
Immediately, a dazzling golden light erupted from his body, illuminating the surrounding heavens and earth.
Under the golden light, Jiang Fan and Yue Mingzhu’s figures were revealed.
"It’s you?" The Golden Scale Venerate instantly recognized Jiang Fan and frowned deeply: "Is the Black Lotus of Tribulation on you?"
Jiang Fan felt a tingling sensation on his scalp; this Black Lotus of Tribulation was indeed trouble.
In an instant, he attracted the attention of two Great Venerates.
The Black Dragon Venerable’s face darkened, and his long tail swept behind him, slashing toward the Golden Scale Venerate, shouting:
"Leave quickly!"
Jiang Fan didn’t dare to hesitate and hurriedly made his escape.
Yue Mingzhu was incredulous, never expecting to draw the attention of two terrifying Heavenly Human Five Declines Great Venerates.
Nor did he anticipate that the Black Lotus of Tribulation, containing tremendous fortune, would fall into Jiang Fan’s hands.
He had no choice; for safety’s sake, he could only flee with Jiang Fan.
The Golden Scale Venerate was certain that the Black Lotus of Tribulation was on Jiang Fan.
While blocking the Black Dragon Venerable’s massive tail, he urgently said:
"Sir, the Black Lotus of Tribulation cannot leave the interlayer world!"
"Otherwise, it will bring calamity to Central Earth!"
"You must leave it behind."
Jiang Fan appeared hesitant.
The Golden Scale Venerate’s words likely weren’t baseless.
For generations, those of Spiritual Snake Mountain knew of the interlayer world’s existence and were aware of the Black Lotus of Tribulation.
Yet no one had ever taken it out, proving that this item was indeed forbidden.
However, if he took it out, wouldn’t that offend the Black Dragon Venerable?
If the other party got angry, he might not have a chance to leave.
Thinking it over, he clasped his hands and said, "Sorry, Golden Scale Venerate, the Black Dragon Venerable is my master."
"I must follow orders."
Master?
The Golden Scale Venerate frowned deeply, a hint of coldness in his eyes: "In that case, don’t blame me!"
He had initially admired Jiang Fan, but unfortunately, the other had already aided the wicked!
The Black Dragon Venerable’s expression subtly changed; if the Golden Scale Venerate attacked at all costs, he might not be able to protect Jiang Fan.
A strike from a Heavenly Human Five Declines is something even a fraction of which Jiang Fan, who is in the Nascent Soul Realm, cannot withstand.
Thinking of this, a trace of heartache flashed in his eyes.
With a flick of his tail, a large area of scales shed, flashing to Jiang Fan’s side, and adhered to his skin.
Except for his seven orifices, his whole body was wrapped in black scales.
Jiang Fan was secretly startled; what was this?
Wouldn’t it be harmful?
What made him even more uneasy was that the scales slowly sank beneath his skin, merging with his body.
"With my Black Dragon Armor for protection, you just leave!"
Armor?
Only then did Jiang Fan feel slightly at ease and hurriedly left.
The Golden Scale Venerate’s eyes were sharp, and he snorted: "Want to leave?"
He suddenly spat out a breath of golden energy, which transformed into countless tiny golden snakes rushing towards Jiang Fan.
"It’s already too late, Golden Scale!" The Black Dragon Venerable pushed forward with both palms, and a shadow of a giant black python appeared behind him.
The giant python opened its mouth and sucked in, swallowing most of the golden snakes.
Only a few fell.
Among them, a golden snake struck toward Yue Mingzhu like lightning.
Jiang Fan’s face changed dramatically.