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"Don't forget, he is someone you will see every day in the future," Chiba said unexpectedly, with a hint of malice.
Xiaopu bit her lip and didn't respond, looking displeased as she sat alone in a corner, frowning without revealing her thoughts. This was the first time I had seen Xiaopu so restless and uneasy.
Her manner of answering my questions didn't seem like she was lying, but Xiaopu's aversion to the sun did appear somewhat extreme, even bordering on disgust... If it were simply discomfort from the sun's affection, it wouldn't reach this level of hatred.
Xiaopu's reaction was too unusual; she genuinely harbored a deep-seated dislike for the sun.
No, that doesn't quite make sense either. When she learned that the sun was missing, Xiaopu took the initiative to help the Wind Steed Clan search for him. At that time, she seemed somewhat anxious as well.
What exactly happened between them?
Sigh, there are always endless questions. I decided to stop thinking about it and go for a walk instead.
"Where are you going?" Chiba asked as I stood up.
"Just taking a stroll. Once the sun finishes dealing with matters related to the Wind Steed Clan, we should set off quickly. I can't shake this feeling of unease," I sighed.
Indeed, that sense of unease often surfaced in my mind. It was too calm; I couldn't believe Siyimo and the others would allow us to act so freely... Something must be about to happen.
After several major battles, the Wind Steed Clan still needed time to make adjustments. The three of us were temporarily arranged in a simple two-story bamboo house, situated in a serene and quiet location.
As I walked and pondered the relationship between Xiaopu, Chiba, and the sun, my thoughts became increasingly tangled...
I wasn't sure if I had been lost in thought for too long, but my footsteps grew lighter, and I found myself walking without encountering any members of the Wind Steed Clan. By the time I realized it, I had already been enveloped in a strange white mist.
I calmly stopped in my tracks, finding myself in this eerie fog that seemed intent on severing all connections with the outside world, akin to a barrier.
Since the other party was able to trap me without my knowledge, their level must be above mine. I did not struggle, quietly activating the Pure Sound Armor, waiting for their appearance.
Sure enough, a figure gradually emerged from the mist, slowly closing the distance between us.
Dressed in a red outer robe, half of a golden mask covered their right face. Even with half of their face obscured, it could not conceal the stunning beauty of the exposed left side.
A familiar yet strange feeling surged in my mind, and a name swiftly appeared—
"Lanzhi," I whispered.
It was slightly different from what Chiba had described, but the undeniable aura of strength and the chilling sense of coldness were unmistakable; there was no second person who resembled this.
Extremely formidable, he was the second person after Prison who made me feel an overwhelming chill.
Prison was detached and aloof, transcending the mundane world, while Lanzhi exuded an air of dominance that made everything submit to him. Both were distant in their own ways—one carried a carefree demeanor, while the other was cold and bloodthirsty.
Lanzhi showed no surprise, a faint cold smile on his lips as he slowly spoke, "Girl, I underestimated you."
This was definitely not a compliment; every word radiated a bone-chilling coldness.
He had finally come for me.
"Aren't you afraid?" Lanzhi asked as he stood less than half a meter away from me, looking down at me.
At such a close distance, I could clearly feel my heart racing. Yes, I was afraid; it felt as if every organ in my body could sense the pressure emanating from him.
The half-exposed face appeared particularly enchanting up close, making it hard to distinguish gender... I couldn't help but sigh; indeed, demons all possessed faces that could bewilder anyone.
"Has the seal on the demon clan been lifted?" I asked.
It seems unexpected that I would ask this, and so calmly. Lanzhi was momentarily stunned, then smirked coldly, "Soon the entire Three Realms will belong to the Demon Emperor. Whatever she wants, whatever she wishes to do, will come to pass."
I closed my eyes in despair; everyone knows what it means when the seal of the demon race is broken... The human realm will likely not escape the painful sacrifices before this great war.
What should I do? I cannot see the path ahead, nor the light of victory.
"As long as it's what the Demon Emperor desires, I will do everything to help her achieve it. As long as she is happy, as long as she can smile, I am willing to give my all." Lanzhi moved closer to me, circling behind me, his breath echoing in my ears.
"And you are just a stumbling block on her path to success. As long as you are removed, all problems can be solved."
My heart tightened with an unprecedented panic, as if I were trapped in an endless fall into an abyss, feeling helpless and anxious. Every word from Lanzhi was tormenting and striking at my nerves.
Just his aura alone was enough to pin me in place, leaving me stiff and unable to move, gasping for breath like I was caught in a nightmare.
"Ah, right. Did you feel it? That group of people is all dead. You are too weak; you are not worthy of fighting me. Heh heh, don't embarrass yourself with childish tricks in front of me."
I opened my eyes wide in terror; earlier I had wondered why I lost contact with those demons I had controlled with Nether Energy. They were all killed by Lanzhi!
I never expected Lanzhi to be equally ruthless towards his own people!
"Those who lack skill deserve to die," Lanzhi said with a laugh.
"What do you think they are?" I scoffed.
"Just some useless trash, heh heh."
"...What is the reason you sought me out today?" I asked calmly.
"I am curious. It is said that your fate is intertwined with the Demon Emperor's. Although your time has not yet come, I wanted to come today to see if you truly can live until that moment as the rumors say."
"So now you want to kill me, to remove the obstacles for Siyimo?"
"Haha, I have never believed in fate. What I, Lanzhi, want to do cannot be stopped by anyone except for the Demon Emperor."
"Lanzhi, I advise you not to waste your effort. I used to not believe in fate either, but the trajectory of fate has already been determined, and none of us can resist it. In the final battle, I will eventually face Siyimo directly. Until then, I cannot kill her, and likewise, she cannot harm me," I replied with a smile.
"Hmph, how would you know if you don't try? Don't forget, killing you is as easy for me as crushing a small beast."
"Can you see the future as well?" I countered.
Lanzhi's intention to kill me this time was definitely not under Siyimo's orders. We both knew our ultimate fate; we are each other's Water's Nemesis, unable to escape the deathly aura brought by one another.
But right now, before the main event begins, neither of us would come to harm.
I understood Lanzhi's desire to change Siyimo's fate, but like the Captive, it was all in vain.
Lanzhi did not heed my words. A cold aura suddenly began to freeze my body from head to toe, a suffocating deathly aura wildly sweeping over me.
At that moment, my Heart suddenly thumped powerfully, a burst of blue light erupted, piercing through the icy atmosphere.
My body instantly regained some strength; I collapsed onto the ground, still unable to confront Lanzhi.
Lanzhi frowned deeply, half of his face twisted in anguish. His trembling lips suddenly roared, "That traitor who betrayed the great emperor and still protects you—he deserves to die! He truly deserves it!"
"Don't let me encounter him; otherwise, I will definitely tear you apart—ah—!"
I was startled by Lanzhi's terrifying emotional reversal. The object of his relentless hatred must be—the Captive.
I raised my hand to touch the position of my Heart, where a drop of The Blood of the Captive remained; he was still protecting me...
"Don't think that this will stop me, die for me—!" Lanzhi roared as a shadow charged towards me!
I closed my eyes, completely unsure if I could survive this strike. Lanzhi was furious, it was terrifying!
"Wings of Light—" Suddenly, I felt my body lighten!
A deafening explosion followed, and my heart trembled three times. It felt like all my internal organs had shifted, and I spat out a mouthful of blood.
"Xi Meng, are you okay?!"
I looked up and found myself shielded by the Sun. There was a massive crater beside me, still emitting white smoke, and all the plants within a hundred meters were destroyed.
"I'm fine, not dead yet." I wiped the corner of my mouth; this injury wasn't fatal.
"Good thing you showed up in time. Are you hurt, Sun?"
Even though I was protected by the Sun, the impact had still damaged my insides. What about the Sun, who had pushed me away at the critical moment?
"I'm fine." The Sun stood by my side, glaring fiercely at Lanzhi.
I looked at the Sun's wings, half burnt, and felt a pang of guilt. I remained silent for a while; I knew this was not the time to express gratitude.
"Another one sent to die—" Lanzhi hadn't finished speaking when her contemptuous smile suddenly froze on her lips.
A piercing scream echoed through the air as a large black bird circled above.
Lanzhi hesitated for a moment and then said coldly, "Hmph, I'll spare you for now."
In an instant, both she and the large black bird vanished…
The sun suddenly transformed into a human form and collapsed to the ground!
"Sun—"
Everything went dark, and I fell beside the sun.
...
"You’re awake, Xi Meng!"
As soon as I opened my eyes, Xiaopu's enlarged face filled my vision.
I sat up abruptly and asked anxiously, "What happened to the sun?!"
"Oh, he's fine. I just treated his injuries," Xiaopu said casually, putting aside his excitement.
"Good, that's a relief." I finally felt able to breathe again.
"Xi Meng, what happened to you two? How did you get hurt like this?" Chiba also came over to ask.
"I just encountered Lanzhi."
"What?! You encountered who?!" Chiba's nerves immediately tensed up as he looked at me in shock!
"It's nothing now; luckily the sun arrived in time."
"Xi Meng, you must never act alone again, do you hear me?!" Chiba said unusually, gripping my arm tightly with a tone full of unease.
Xiaopu's expression stiffened as he looked at Chiba holding my hand with a hurt look before turning and running away.
"Xiaopu!" I called out.
I withdrew my arm from Chiba's grip and looked at him seriously, asking, "Do you know that Xiaopu has feelings for you?"
"It's impossible between us," Chiba said firmly.
"Don't you have any feelings for Xiaopu at all?"
"No."
I took a deep breath and smiled, saying, "That's good. Don't worry, Xiaopu is a bit confused; she probably hasn't figured out her own feelings yet. I'll talk to her later."
"Uh-huh," Chiba replied, as if he wanted to say something more.
"What's wrong?"
"Nothing. You should rest now." After saying that, Chiba turned to leave, pausing briefly at the door before finally sighing and walking away.
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