In the forest, Xiao Yan gritted his teeth and stared fiercely at Yun Yun in the sky. He knew that when she appeared, he was likely completely exposed, but he didn’t know if this woman, with whom he once had a tangled past, would…
In the sky, Yun Yun’s closed eyes slowly opened. Her slender finger lifted gradually, and with a struggle and a tremble, pointed towards Xiao Yan. A faint white light suddenly emerged from the darkness, not very bright, but like a beacon in the pervasive darkness.
Gazing down at the faint white light emanating from within, Xiao Yan felt as if his heart was plunged into an ice cellar. He chuckled softly and cast a cold glance at the person in the sky, then turned and ran.
With the help of the weak white light, Yun Yun clearly saw the cold, emotionless glance. Her heart writhed in pain, and her pretty face grew even paler. “Chase!” Seeing the faint white light rising from the darkness, the three elders’ faces showed a glimmer of joy, and they shouted sternly. Instantly, a fierce wind rose in the sky, and dozens of large shadows surged towards the faint white light in the forest.
Hovering in the air, Yun Yun watched the flying unit chasing after the rapidly moving white light in the forest. She slowly clenched her jade-like hand, and her long, slender fingers pierced deep into her palm, drops of crimson blood trailing down her fingers. “I’m sorry…” She smiled self-mockingly in the night sky. She knew that her earlier gesture truly made Xiao Yan lose all hope in her, though she deeply regretted it. But as the head of a sect, her duty was constantly reminded to her. The interests of the sect were paramount, and she had been indoctrinated with this thought for so many years; changing it was no easy task.
In the forest, Xiao Yan glanced at the uncontrolled white light emanating from his body. The oppressive sound of the wind from the sky made him twitch. His shoulders shuddered, and the Purple Cloud Wings abruptly shot out. Tapping his foot on the tree trunk, he rose into the air and then tapped his foot on the treetops, transforming his body into a white streak, dashing like a star across the moon.
He hadn’t used the Purple Cloud Wings before for fear of being discovered, but now that his movements were fully exposed, there was no point in hiding. Though he had pushed his speed to the limit, the three powerful forces behind him only intensified. The Purple Cloud Wings granted him the ability to fly, but in terms of speed, they could never match true Dou Qi wings.
“Hmph, Xiao Yan, tonight is the time for your demise! Think you can escape after killing my sect’s disciples?” A cold, murderous voice echoed from not far behind, resounding through the mountain forest.
Xiao Yan paid no attention to the shout. The Purple Cloud Wings vibrated rapidly, and his body, like a meteor in the night sky, flew over the treetops, leaving a long trail due to the high-speed pressure.
“Try to hold on, the energy trace in your body has been lured out by Yun Yun. Give me a little time, and I can suppress it,” Yao Lao’s voice echoed in Xiao Yan’s mind as he fled.
Nodding slightly, Xiao Yan glanced back at the three rapidly approaching beams of light. His eyes twitched, and he bit down hard. The Dou Crystal in his qi whirlpool quivered, and streams of pure, liquid-like energy flowed out, coursing through his meridians and finally pouring into the pair of Purple Cloud Wings on his back.
With this surge of energy, the Purple Cloud Wings emitted a faint purple glow, and strange patterns appeared on their surface. As the wings flapped, there was a faint sound of thunder, quite frightening.
The sudden change in the Purple Cloud Wings increased Xiao Yan’s speed significantly, widening the gap between him and the three Cloud Sect elders behind him.
“Hey, his speed suddenly increased a lot?” One of the Cloud Sect elders, seeing Xiao Yan’s sudden speed increase, his face changed, and he couldn’t help but say.
“Moreover, the white light emanating from his body is getting weaker. It seems he is suppressing that energy fluctuation. Yunk Ke, Yunk Zhong, don’t hold back any longer. If we let him escape again, how can we still be elders?” The oldest elder said coldly.
“Yes.” The other two replied in unison. As their voices fell, three mighty auras surged from their bodies. Instantly, the Dou Qi wings, originally only half a zhang long, expanded to more than a zhang long. With a thunderous sound, the three figures disappeared and reappeared dozens of meters away.
“Darn it…” The piercing sound of the wind behind him made Xiao Yan’s face change. Glancing back, he was horrified to find that the three ghostly figures were less than twenty meters away!
Flashing through several escape methods in his mind, he rejected them all. Biting his teeth, Xiao Yan stomped on the treetops and plummeted straight into the forest.
The dense branches slapped against his face, making Xiao Yan gasp. Just as his feet touched the ground, his pupils suddenly constricted. He sensed several hidden presences in this part of the forest.
“Trapped?” A terrifying thought flashed through his mind. Suddenly, a figure pounced from the side, covering his mouth. “Xiao Yan, it’s me, don’t panic!”
Recognizing the familiar voice, Xiao Yan’s surging Dou Qi halted. Looking down, he saw a beautiful, concerned face in the dim light. “Sister Ya Fei?”
Seeing the familiar face, Xiao Yan breathed a sigh of relief. “What are you doing here? Get out quickly!”
“Shh, don’t worry. The three Cloud Sect elders have been held up by Elder Hai. Here’s a map of the Magic Beast Mountains. Use it to leave the Jia Ma Empire. Go south, and once you’re out of the forest and into the city, it’ll be much harder for the Cloud Sect to catch you.” Ya Fei quickly handed a map to Xiao Yan, speaking urgently.
Xiao Yan paused, looking up at the sky obscured by dense branches. There, indeed, a ferocious energy fluctuated.
“You… ” Holding the map, Xiao Yan looked at her tense face. His throat tightened. After he declared war on the Cloud Sect, only Ya Fei and Elder Hai had offered him help. He knew well that the Mi Te Er family’s actions would cause them great trouble.
“Ya Fei, I, Xiao Yan, am not an ungrateful beast. I will never forget what you and Elder Hai did for me today. If I return to the Jia Ma Empire, I will repay this kindness a hundredfold,” Xiao Yan said, taking a deep breath.
“Hehe, I believe when you return, you will be a true powerhouse. I believed this three years ago,” Ya Fei said, gently caressing his cold, handsome face.
“Go now, the Cloud Sect’s flying unit is catching up, and Yun Yun is right behind.”
“Okay.” Nodding, Xiao Yan looked at her charming face and suddenly pulled her into a tight embrace. Pressing his face into her soft, fragrant hair, he whispered, “Ya Fei, when we meet again, I will grant you any request, no matter what.”
Surprised by Xiao Yan’s sudden embrace, Ya Fei’s cheeks flushed. Hearing his words, a playful look flashed in her eyes. “Little guy, you said it. A man must keep his word.”
“Even if you want to be a queen, I won’t refuse.”
Releasing her, Xiao Yan laughed heartily. “Queen? I have no interest.”
Ya Fei giggled, then, remembering the urgency, she playfully slapped his head. “Go now!”
“Ya Fei, farewell. Thank Elder Hai for me. I will never forget his kindness!” Nodding, Xiao Yan gave a salute and dashed into the dark forest.
Watching his figure disappear, Ya Fei sighed softly. “Little guy, I’m waiting for you to return. Three years ago, I knew this small Jia Ma Empire could not hold you. Your talent deserves a wider stage.”
“I’m waiting for you to return. By then, even the Cloud Sect will bow at your feet.”
“Stop Xiao Yan!” A furious roar echoed in the sky. Dozens of flying beasts immediately swerved and pursued the weakening white light in the forest.
In the forest, Ya Fei coldly watched the approaching flying beasts. “Shadow Guards, intercept them!”
As her voice faded, dozens of shadows shot out from the darkness, filling the forest with Dou Qi, driving away the darkness.
Hearing the commotion behind, Xiao Yan clenched his fists, put the map away, and suppressed the white light. Checking his direction, he dashed like an arrow, shooting forward.
Covering nearly a hundred meters, Xiao Yan suddenly stopped, his face grim. Gripping a branch, he twisted and landed on it. Coldly, he gazed at the end of the forest where a figure in a white robe, undeniably the peerless Yun Yun, stood.
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