Suddenly, a massive wave surged toward Guan Yue, crashing down with overwhelming force. The powerful airflow seemed intent on flattening Guan Yue into a pancake.
However, an unexpected event occurred.
With a sharp sound, a huge crack appeared in the very spot where Guan Yue had just used the Origin Tool to carve. The crack widened rapidly, releasing all the immense pressure that had built up moments before. Meanwhile, Guan Yue, wielding the Artifact Gold Sword, propelled himself forward, immediately injuring a disciple from the Mysterious Heaven Realm, who fell from the clouds and plummeted to the ground.
At this moment, the formation's protective barrier was completely destroyed.
Gao Ming realized that Guan Yue's strike with the Artifact Gold Sword had broken through the Cloud Barrier, allowing the combined attack of the five to directly crack it open.
Now, it was impossible to trap Guan Yue any longer.
He understood that despite his considerable efforts in this exchange, he had not achieved his goal. The only thing that satisfied him was that Guan Yue had not gone too far; Long Huazhi was still recoverable. However, the immediate task at hand was to eliminate Guan Yue's control over Long Huazhi's soul; otherwise, there would be endless troubles ahead!
Seeing that the Cloud Barrier had been breached and that Guan Yue was not inclined to fight any longer, he teleported directly into the Cosmic Battleship and powered it up to flee into the distance.
This exchange finally came to an end.
During his escape, Guan Yue carefully examined Direction East's spirit and found that he had been genuinely harmed by soul control; he would only need a few days of rest to recover. This put him at ease.
Similarly, his control over Long Huazhi's spirit was also quite shallow; Long Huazhi would only need a few days to recuperate. Guan Yue did not want Nanshan Sect to use Long Huazhi as a test subject to analyze his Mental Manipulation Technique.
Upon reaching a safe location, Fang Hanshan requested to leave. He wanted to exit the Cosmic Battleship and live independently, no longer wishing to exist under Guan Yue's shadow. He also intended to take Direction East and Fang West with him.
Deep down, he believed that it was Guan Yue who had harmed their Fang Family. Therefore, he did not want any further association with Guan Yue. His priority was to find a place where he could ensure a good life for his children and continue the legacy of the Fang Family, allowing it to take root and flourish once more!
Fang West naturally disagreed, but Fang Hanshan insisted on family heritage as his reason and forcefully demanded that Fang West take responsibility. After witnessing the destruction of the Fang Family, Direction East had lost all interest in martial arts. He agreed to accompany his father and sister to find a quiet place where they could live honestly, marry, have children, and pass on their lineage without further involvement in the martial world.
He handed over all the intelligence organization he established to Guan Yue, who would manage it from then on.
The three members of the Fang Family finally left. Fang West was in tears, and Direction East felt equally pained. Fang Hanshan's eyes were bloodshot. They returned to calmness, unwilling to get involved in the martial world again. Fang West reluctantly followed her family, but her heart still belonged to Guan Yue.
She wanted to give her body to Guan Yue, but he did not agree. He hoped that Fang West could find her true happiness and wished her peace for life!
Fang Hanshan took his children away, their figures gradually fading into the distance. Guan Yue bit his lip tightly, silently watching them leave. He did not know if he would see them again; perhaps this departure was a final goodbye!
Guan Yue stood for two hours before slowly boarding the Cosmic Battleship, flying once more toward the Waydao Empire.
Naijia had been in the Dragon Python Celestial Domain for quite some time. Relying on her ability to read people's hearts, she moved toward the Waydao Empire without any danger.
Of course, the girl loved beauty; she had already restored her original appearance. She was not afraid of others harming her because she could always find someone willing to help her, turning danger into opportunity.
Today, she had arrived at the Southern Xing Empire, not far from the Waydao Empire. Just two more empires away was the Waydao Empire.
Naijia decided to stay in the Southern Xing Empire for a while and elevate her realm to the Breaking Heaven Realm before heading to the Waydao Empire; otherwise, she would feel like a burden to others. She firmly believed that her other sisters had already reached the Breaking Heaven Realm. Since she spent all her time calculating others' thoughts, she had no time for cultivation.
Now that she was close to the Waydao Empire, she could calm down and cultivate for a while.
Her current realm was simply too ordinary—only at the Great Dao Realm—so she determined to enter the Breaking Heaven Realm before going to Dao Zhen Sect in the Waydao Empire to reunite with her sisters.
She currently lived in the Southern Xing Empire as part of a branch of the Xuanyuan Family. After infiltrating, she served as a female family member's guard within this family.
Due to her sweet appearance and ability to read people's expressions and analyze their hearts, she won the favor of the family head. Any tasks assigned to her were very easy.
Naijia took advantage of this environment to begin active cultivation. She was determined to reach the Breaking Heaven Realm in the shortest time possible; she did not want to be the most behind among her sisters and be ridiculed by others.
"Naijia, come quickly! We have guests today; can you help out?" The steward said politely to Naijia.
Naijia immediately agreed, "Sure, what instructions do you have, Master Butler?"
"Please arrange the fruit platters nicely. Divide them into ten plates, and when the guests arrive, you can serve them."
Naijia promptly began to prepare the platters. The art of arranging fruit platters is all about pairing; the sizes must be uniform, colors coordinated, and it should be plentiful with each variety displayed as much as possible. Additionally, Naijia creatively shaped some of the fruits to make the platters lively and visually appealing.
Naijia showcased her talent, making the fruit platters exceptionally beautiful to her highest standards. To be honest, since Naijia arrived here, she had never disappointed the butler with her work, which is why he entrusted her with matters concerning the family's reputation.
Of course, given Naijia's current status, she could only be used as a helper. However, Naijia was exceptionally intelligent and resourceful, so the butler had her assist with some urgent household matters. In handling these affairs, she demonstrated great experience and skill in balancing various relationships, truly becoming a great help to the butler.
Just as Naijia finished arranging the fruit platters, she heard cheerful laughter from the courtyard.
Naijia knew that Young Lady's friends had come to visit again. However, this time there were particularly many guests, which is why ten platters were prepared.
She quickly brought the fruit platters into the living room and arranged them in order, ensuring that their orientation and positions were perfectly aligned for a pleasing appearance. Her meticulousness was one of the reasons people liked her.
Before long, guests entered the living room, and the laughter grew even louder.
What surprised Naijia was that shortly after the guests arrived in the living room, the butler sent someone to call her. Curious, Naijia went to the living room; she didn't understand why she was being called when there were guests present. This was no longer Yongning Continent, where she had participated in various high-level meetings; now she had to keep her head down.
As she walked into the living room curiously, Xuanyuan Family's young lady immediately beckoned Naijia over and proudly introduced her to everyone: "This is my family's new girl, named Naijia. She's exceptionally clever and capable."
"What? She is your family's girl? Impossible!" A voice exclaimed in surprise. All the young ladies turned their eyes toward her. It turned out to be one of the guests—a girl with sparkling eyes that seemed to shimmer like jewels and long eyelashes that made her eyes appear particularly large.
Upon seeing her, Naijia recognized her as someone familiar: Little Red Fish.
Curiously, Xuanyuan Family's young lady asked, "That young lady, why can't Naijia be my family's girl?"
Little Red Fish replied fearlessly: "You may not know this, but Miss Naijia, like me, comes from Yongning Continent. She is a very famous figure there. At the Anti-Demon Supreme Command Center in Yongning Continent, she held a senior position and commanded thousands of troops with strategic prowess. She is a legendary figure in our homeland."
From Little Red Fish's words, Naijia realized that Little Red Fish did not harbor any resentment towards her; she was genuinely praising her. Naijia hurriedly explained, "Miss Red Fish, please do not mention it again. That is all in the past. There is no need to bring it up. Now, I am merely a girl of the Xuanyuan Family."
The steward was astonished; it turned out that Miss Naijia was a remarkable figure who had once commanded thousands of troops.
Little Red Fish continued, "Naijia is not only a commander but also an organizer and a psychological expert. She can see clearly who treats her well and who does not. Such a talent has now become a maid; it is truly a pity."
Although Little Red Fish's words were harsh, her tone conveyed genuine sympathy for Naijia.
At that moment, a beautiful young girl in a red dress stood up among the other girls. She approached Naijia, focused on her for a moment, and then softly asked, "Miss Naijia, would you be willing to come to our Li Family? We can value you and provide you with the best conditions to maximize your potential."
Another eloquent girl also spoke up, "Miss Naijia, come to our Eastern Family. I guarantee you will be with me every day and no longer have to take orders from others."
The words of this girl secretly angered the steward; wasn't she indirectly insulting someone? However, these girls were all from noble families, and the steward could not afford to offend them. The young lady of the Xuanyuan Family was at a loss for words as well. After all, Naijia was originally an outstanding talent from Yongning Continent, which surprised her greatly. No wonder she was so well-liked; her way of treating people was truly top-notch!
Little Red Fish then asked, "Miss Naijia, will you stay here or are you planning to go there?"
Naijia certainly would not reveal her true intentions, so she responded evasively, "Right now, I just want to improve my own realm here first. Otherwise, I would find it difficult to make any progress."
Little Red Fish nodded and did not say anything further. The other girls then began discussing more formal topics, asking Naijia how she managed to make the fruit platter look so beautiful.
At that moment, Naijia finally understood that they had called her over because of how well she made the fruit platter!
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