Crimson and dense energy pervaded the spacious room, its intense heat spreading out, as if the chamber was engulfed in a raging fire, with steam rising everywhere. On the bed, Xiao Yan sat cross-legged. His body seemed like an endless abyss, continuously drawing in the crimson energy from the surrounding world. As this energy entered his body, his skin began to turn red, and beads of sweat formed on his face, dripping down his cheeks like little streams.
Directly absorbing the energy from medicinal herbs was something Xiao Yan had never done before. In the past, when practicing, he would usually mix or refine the medicinal herbs to maximize their energy. But now, he didn’t have the luxury of time. The chance for a breakthrough was fleeting, and who knew when the next one would come. Fortunately, the mystical flame within Xiao Yan provided protection. Although absorbing the crimson energy still brought a burning sensation, it was not unbearable, and thankfully, it did not harm his body.
The vast crimson energy kept pouring into his body, transforming into pure fighting energy through refinement, and then rushing into his meridians, filling him with a sense of power. At this moment, Xiao Yan’s mind was intensely focused. As more and more energy entered his body, he could feel the subtle signs of another breakthrough opportunity beginning to appear again.
Boom! More and more fighting energy gathered in his meridians, roaring like a flood, and each time the fighting energy surged through his meridians, Xiao Yan’s soul would tremble. This feeling was mesmerizing.
The crimson energy in the room, driven by the enhanced suction from Xiao Yan’s body, began to hiss and whistle, forming streams of substantial fighting energy that struck his body, then seeped in through his pores and breath. Amidst this intense absorption, the fiery energy passing through his pores and skin made Xiao Yan feel as if he were being submerged in a vat of hot sauce.
Swoosh, swoosh! Under Xiao Yan’s voracious plundering, the crimson energy in the room gradually thinned, while his own presence became even more imposing. Ssss! When the last wisp of crimson energy entered his nostrils, Xiao Yan’s slightly trembling body suddenly froze, as if turning into a statue.
The room suddenly fell into an eerie silence, with faint sounds of a roaring flood echoing. These sounds were emanating from Xiao Yan’s body. In this state of rigid stillness, a powerful aura was slowly awakening, like a mighty lion waking from its slumber.
Outside the room where Xiao Yan was, there was a quiet courtyard adorned with many flowers. A gentle breeze carried a light, fragrant scent. In the stone pavilion in the courtyard, two exceptionally beautiful figures sat calmly. Before them, a chessboard was set up, with the occasional sound of chess pieces making a crisp click as they were placed.
If Xiao Yan had come out at this moment, he would have been greatly surprised. These two women, who had been subtly at odds with each other, were now sitting quietly, playing chess together. It was truly hard to believe.
“Little Healer Immortal, I heard Brother Xiao Yan mention you when we were in the inner college. He said you are his best friend…” Xu Er, holding a pure white jade chess piece, placed it gently on the board. Raising her bright eyes, she smiled at the enchantingly gentle face across from her.
Little Healer Immortal’s dainty fingers paused as she moved the chess pieces in the box. Her eyes flickered slightly, and she said, “He is also my best friend.”
Xu Er gave a light laugh, her tone as calm as the wind and clouds, “Just a friend?”
Little Healer Immortal lifted her eyes, gazing at the striking girl before her, and then smiled ambiguously. She could not help but notice the probing intent in Xu Er’s words, but while the other party was no simple character, she was not naive either. Creating the Poison Sect in the Yun Empire, such a nearly autocratic organization, required not only power but also deep scheming, which she normally chose not to show.
Seeing Little Healer Immortal’s ambiguous expression, Xu Er’s movements paused, and she looked at the former with a meaningful gaze, saying softly, “I will be leaving soon. You may need to take care of Brother Xiao Yan in the future.”
“As long as I am alive, he will be safe,” Little Healer Immortal said, her gaze unwavering, and her voice firm.
Nodding slightly at Little Healer Immortal’s answer, Xu Er stretched lazily, revealing her delicate curves. Just as she was about to stand up, her eyebrows suddenly furrowed, and she looked up at the sky, where the sound of rushing wind was growing louder.
Chi! As Xu Er sensed it, Little Healer Immortal also turned her head, frowning slightly, “Is it the Ice River Valley or the Hall of Souls?”
“No, it is people from the Gu Clan,” Xu Er shook her head.
“Must be the Black Annihilation Army; I can smell the Four-Winged Unicorn,” the old man in black robes appeared in the pavilion, glancing at the distant sky.
“They must have received orders from the Gu Clan, especially after the big battle a few days ago,” the other old man in white nodded.
“These guys really follow us like shadows,” Xu Er shook her head, visibly displeased.
“Can’t help it; the Black Annihilation Army is directly managed by the Elders’ Council of the Gu Clan. Those old fossils would prefer Miss to stay in the Gu Realm forever,” the old man in black robes sneered, seemingly unimpressed by the so-called Elder Council.
As they spoke, the sound of rushing wind from the sky grew louder, and after a moment, several dark figures finally appeared above Ye City, with a massive Four-Winged Unicorn hovering above the Ye family estate.
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh! Over a dozen figures flashed down from the Four-Winged Unicorn, appearing in the courtyard mid-air, their gazes sweeping over the courtyard and pausing on Xu Er.
“Black Annihilation Army Commander Ling Quan, at your service, Miss!” A handsome man in purple-black robes, his eyes flashing with intensity when he saw Xu Er, descended from the air and bowed respectfully.
Xu Er’s brows furrowed slightly, “What are you doing here?”
“Ah, the elders are worried about Miss getting hurt outside, so they sent me to escort you back to the Gu Realm…” Ling Quan smiled at Xu Er, then glanced around the courtyard but did not see Xiao Yan, causing his brows to crease.
“Under the protection of the two of us, what trouble could there be? Can your Five-Star Battle Sect strength, achieved after the baptism of the Imperial Altar, really protect Miss safely?” the white-robed elder laughed, without much politeness, as his position in the Gu Clan far surpassed that of a young man like Ling Quan.
“Grand Elder Lin is joking. I can’t disobey the elders’ orders, can I?” Ling Quan, not daring to be disrespectful, smiled and bowed.
Seeing Ling Quan bring up the elders, the white-robed elder fell silent, looking at Xu Er for her decision.
“Miss, the elders are very anxious this time. Given that you even fought with the Hall of Souls, if they learn of your identity, any crazy actions could cause chaos in the Gu Clan. The elders have given a strict order that if we don’t bring you back, all of us will be punished,” Ling Quan said, his voice serious.
Xu Er’s brows furrowed slightly. She had known that if the fight with the Hall of Souls reached the Gu Realm, the clan would immediately send someone to bring her back, but she hadn’t expected it so soon.
After a moment’s thought, Xu Er turned her gaze to the tightly closed room, “Give me two more days, and I will return.”
Hearing this, Ling Quan’s brows furrowed, and he too looked at the room, a cold expression flashing in his eyes, “Is it true that Xiao Yan from the Xiao family is here? Where is he? Hah, it’s been many years since our parting at the Jia Nan Academy. I wonder how strong he has become.”
His words, laced with mocking, caused the faces of Xu Er and Little Healer Immortal to darken slightly.
Creak… Just as they were about to speak, the tightly closed door slowly opened, and a tall figure stepped out, accompanied by a light laugh.
“Ah, Commander Ling Quan, it’s an honor. I’m sorry for not greeting you earlier. But, after all these years of training, you’re only a Five-Star Battle Sect, quite a surprise for Xiao Yan…”
Ling Quan’s smile faded, and his expression turned gloomy, staring coldly at the young figure walking out of the room. He had not expected that the once powerless waste in front of him now dared to mock him, relying on Miss’s protection, did he think he could get away with anything?
As the coldness in Ling Quan’s eyes intensified, Xiao Yan’s figure finally stepped out, entering the courtyard with a radiant smile on his face.
At the moment Xiao Yan appeared, a powerful aura slowly emanated from his body. As the aura spread, Ling Quan’s eyes suddenly narrowed!
“Battle Sect?!”
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