Gama Imperial City.
In a secluded bamboo grove deep within the palace.
A figure sat cross-legged, cultivating.
He was an old man, dressed in an ordinary yellow robe, with white hair and a youthful face.
Suddenly, the old man opened his eyes, looked in a direction with a slightly surprised expression, and murmured, "Such a strong fluctuation, it has even reached the capital. I must go and see."
A pale yellow battle aura burst forth from behind, transforming into a pair of wings.
call!
With a gentle jolt, the old man rose from the ground and sped straight toward the eastern part of the empire.
...
Yunlan Sect.
At the top of the sea of clouds, Yun Yun sat cross-legged on the edge of the cliff. The mountain wind blew, causing her golden and purple brocade robe to sway. Two strands of her long black hair fell down her cheeks, flying up and down.
Energy vibrations emanated from the air.
Yun Yun opened her eyes, somewhat puzzled, and looked eastward. "Dou Huang fluctuations... Who is fighting? That direction seems to be Yancheng... Could it be the Mo family?"
A map of the Gama Empire appeared in my mind.
When the name "Yancheng" flashed by, her heart skipped a beat, and she inexplicably recalled the words Nie Yuan had said to her in the main hall that day.
"No, we have to go check it out!"
Yun Yun sprang up from the ground and plunged directly toward the thousand-foot cliff in front of her.
The brocade robe, tinged with gold and a hint of purple, clung tightly to her delicate body, its hem fluttering in the mountain breeze.
After descending a short distance, a pair of light blue wings appeared behind Yun Yun, and her figure immediately rose up, transforming into a streak of light that shot out.
Yun Yun glanced around and suddenly saw a streak of blue and red light shooting out from the Yunlan Sect.
The light seemed to be filled with terrifying heat, and a long tail of cloud formed behind it.
Her expression turned grim, and her heart pounded in her chest.
Because that was clearly Nie Yuan's figure.
From his previous words, Nie Yuan clearly knew some hidden information, but he refused to say it outright.
"If anything really happens and someone has to be held accountable, Nie Yuan will definitely not escape punishment!"
Yun Yun whispered, her movements suddenly quickening.
...
Yancheng.
The city was packed with people, from the main streets to the back alleys.
Without exception, these people raised their chins and stared straight at the sky.
The sky was a clear, blue expanse, without a single cloud.
The sky was a clear, bright blue, as if it had just been washed.
However, the people of Yancheng understood that it wasn't someone kindly washing the sky clean, but rather a terrifying blue-white wave of fire that burned everything away.
The Mo Family Compound.
Ge Ye helped Nalan Yanran up, and the two stood at the threshold, their eyes filled with unconcealed horror.
"Uncle Ge, you saw it too, didn't you?"
Nalan Yanran turned her head, her face full of shock, mixed with a touch of bitterness.
"Young Sect Master, it's probably just a resemblance."
Knowing exactly what Nalan Yanran wanted to ask, Ge Ye's Adam's apple bobbed a few times, and he forced a smile onto his somewhat pale face. "The sect leader's talent is already one in a thousand years in the Jia Ma Empire. How could anyone possibly cultivate to the level of Dou Huang in three years?"
Nalan Yanran closed her eyes wearily. Was she really wrong? Perhaps if she hadn't been so arrogant back then, and had listened more to her master's words, the outcome might have been completely different.
Since receiving that blood-stained letter of divorce, she has hardly let up in the past three years.
Because she didn't want to lose!
But... if the opponent is a Dou Huang, what can she use to fight back? With the cultivation of a Great Dou Shi?
"Young Sect Master, the Mo family is not a good place. Let me take you to avoid it first."
Ge Ye didn't focus too much on the battle, but secretly observed the Mo family members. Seeing that they were still immersed in grief and attracted by the shock of the battle, he quietly took Nalan Yanran away.
...
Whoosh!
In the azure sky, three beams of light arrived at the center of the explosion one after another. "Sect Master Nie Yuan, Sect Master Yun Yun, it's been a long time since we last met since your wedding."
The old man in yellow laughed.
"Mr. Jia, she and I are already divorced."
Nie Yuan glanced at Yun Yun and said indifferently.
"Gah—"
The old man's smile froze instantly, a hint of embarrassment flashing across his face. "Ahem, can you sense any familiar presence?"
"There are at least four Dou Huangs fighting here."
Yun Yun frowned slightly, thought for a moment, and answered, glancing around.
The signs of battle on the scene were somewhat exaggerated, unlike the power that an early-stage Dou Huangs could produce.
"Hmm, I can only sense one of the auras, which is vaguely familiar, but I'm not sure who it is."
Jia Xingtian nodded slightly, then his expression darkened slightly. "However, to be honest, even I wasn't confident I could withstand that attack earlier."
The Mountain-Breaking Battle Qi he cultivated belongs to the Earth attribute, which is known for its defensive properties.
Upon hearing this, Yun Yun's mouth opened slightly, somewhat shocked.
The old man in front of me is no ordinary Dou Huang, but the famous royal guardian of the Jia Ma Empire, who reached the peak of Dou Huang many years ago.
Even he felt the attack was irresistible, so you can imagine how terrifying it was.
"Elder Jia, there's no need to worry. They're just passing through and have no interest in the Empire."
Nie Yuan smiled slightly.
"Does Sect Leader Nie know them?"
Jia Xingtian looked at him in surprise.
Nie Yuan smiled faintly and said, "I just happened to learn some information. The aura you think you are familiar with should be left behind by Ice Emperor Hai Bodong."
"Old Man Hai? I haven't heard from him for decades, I almost thought he was dead."
Jia Xingtian was taken aback, quite surprised, and then snorted, "This old guy is fine when he has no strength, but once he has some strength, he likes to make all sorts of noise."
"Hehe, I think it won't be long before he comes looking for you." Nie Yuan smiled.
If I remember correctly, the first thing Hai Bodong did after arriving in the capital was to secretly go and fight Jia Lao.
"I'm afraid he doesn't have the guts."
Jia Xingtian laughed and waved to the two of them, "Since you're not here for the Empire, I'll head back now."
He ran a distance, then stopped and turned around. "There's a saying that quarrels at the head of the bed are resolved at the foot of the bed. I had high hopes for you two back then, there was no need to make things so tense."
After saying that, Jia Lao didn't linger and walked straight away.
Yun Yun glanced at Nie Yuan discreetly, looking somewhat uneasy, and kept glancing at the ground out of the corner of her eye.
There was something faintly glowing there.
"Arguments at the head of the bed are resolved by the foot of the bed? But that only works if you share a bed..."
Nie Yuan revealed a self-deprecating smile, ignored Yun Yun, and headed straight for Yancheng.
The strong fire elemental scent in the air gave a rough idea of what had happened.
Even if Xiao Yan doesn't come, the people of the Heavenly Serpent Mansion won't let the Mo family have an easy time.
Since we're already nearby, we might as well deal with the Mo family.
Yunyun remained rooted to the spot, her teeth clenched so tightly that her thin lips bled slightly, yet she was unaware of it.
Nie Yuan's words echoed in my ears, and for some reason, I felt a sharp pain in my heart.
Was I really wrong?
Yun Yun gripped her chest tightly with her right hand, and then quickly fell to the ground.
Once she reached a certain height, she raised her hand and gestured.
A gust of wind blew away the dust, and then a pale blue metal plate rose up and fell into the palm of the hand.
Yun Yun glanced at it twice, her expression suddenly changing, and she murmured in disbelief, "The Heart of the Sea Armor? How could it be here? Could it be that Yao Yan was also here before?"
My heart felt like it was being gripped by someone's hand, and I was filled with extreme unease.
Yun Yun looked around blankly, hesitated for a few seconds while gazing at Yancheng, then chose the opposite direction and quickly sped away.
This time she didn't fly very high, seemingly to make it easier to search for something.