"It’s time for the hostage exchange."
Wu Gou Venerate swept everyone along, landing directly next to the Connecting Sky Black Pillar, not worried about Jiang Fan jumping into the pillar to escape.
Because, as Jiang Fan said, she could enter the Connecting Sky Black Pillar.
As long as she didn’t stay in the Lower Realm for too long.
Jiang Fan’s gaze flickered, "You release first."
"We’ll release your princess once we’re back inside the Connecting Sky Black Pillar."
Five-star Giant King’s vertical eye widened, emanating a terrifying killing intent, black streaks stretching from the space before him all the way around Jiang Fan.
"Stop playing tricks, release at the same time!"
Hearing this, the surrounding Giant Kings immediately blocked the Connecting Sky Black Pillar.
To prevent Jiang Fan from entering.
Wu Gou Venerate also squinted, grabbing Xingyuan Venerable’s Divine Ring, solemnly said:
"Allowing you to trade near the Connecting Sky Black Pillar is merciful enough."
"Still bargaining?"
The two Supreme Humans simultaneously pressured, their fearsome aura alone enough to terrify Nascent Soul Realm cultivators.
Jiang Fan, amid their intersecting terrifying aura, nearly lost his footing from the impact.
It seemed, just as he suspected.
They wouldn’t easily let Xingyuan Venerable go back.
Thinking of this, he tightly gripped the mirror, looking at Princess Zi Jiang inside.
The latter also appeared tense, watching every movement outside.
In case negotiations collapsed, Jiang Fan would surely perish together, taking her along.
Just as Jiang Fan looked over, their eyes met.
She heard Jiang Fan’s voice in her mind.
"Princess, this stalemate is meaningless."
"We can’t rule out the possibility that Wu Gou Venerate may act impulsively, which would be bad for both of us."
Princess Zi Jiang snorted, "If you don’t keep your promise and take me back to Central Earth, wouldn’t I be fooled again?"
Jiang Fan said, "Then are you planning to die together?"
"I’m nothing but a minor cultivator from Central Earth, Xingyuan Venerable’s status might be a bit higher, but surely not as precious as a princess like you."
"If we all die together, no matter how you look at it, it’s a gain for us."
Princess Zi Jiang clenched her large teeth, her eyes rolling thoughtfully.
Indeed, this stalemate is pointless.
After a moment’s consideration, she said, "You can return to the Connecting Sky Black Pillar first."
"But the hostages must be exchanged simultaneously."
Jiang Fan thought for a while, "No problem, but I hope Wu Gou Venerate can leave this place."
"She can rush into the Connecting Sky Black Pillar at any moment and kill me in an instant."
"With her around, it’s hard for me to feel secure."
Princess Zi Jiang stared at Jiang Fan, snorted, "You’re even more cunning than the craftiest prey in the Heavenly Realm!"
Jiang Fan shrugged, "If you weren’t cautious, how could you capture a princess like you?"
The two reached an understanding, Jiang Fan decisively loosened the mirror a bit, allowing the princess’s voice to be heard outside.
"Open up the Connecting Sky Black Pillar, let him in first."
What?
Five-star Giant King’s expression changed, "Princess, what if he..."
Princess Zi Jiang raised her hand to stop him, "Don’t worry, Xingyuan Venerable is still in your hands."
Hearing this, Five-star Giant King reluctantly waved his hand, letting the giants open the entrance.
Jiang Fan cautiously retreated to the entrance of the Connecting Sky Black Pillar.
Pushing most of his body inside.
Only his shoulders and above were exposed, ready to withdraw through the space passage at any sign of trouble.
"Now can we exchange hostages?" Princess Zi Jiang asked.
Jiang Fan stared at Wu Gou Venerate.
Her expression remained composed, her eyes calm, showing no panic, not worried about Jiang Fan escaping.
So, her thoughts were clear.