Published: February 25, 2025
“Is there really no other way?” Xuan Yuan Chang Feng asked anxiously.
Xuan Yuan Rou sighed softly, “The situation is dire. If we don't act quickly, the consequences will be unimaginable.”
Tan Yun, who had been listening quietly, suddenly spoke up, “I might have a solution. But it requires great risk.”
Xuan Yuan Rou turned towards him, her eyes wide with curiosity. “What do you mean?”
“Using the City Defense Formation, we can create a temporary shield to protect the city,” Tan Yun explained. “However, this will consume a large amount of energy, and I will need help from the others to sustain it.”
Xuan Yuan Rou's expression shifted from worry to determination. “Then we will do it! We cannot let our city fall.”
Xuan Yuan Chang Feng nodded vigorously, “I’ll gather everyone immediately!”
As Tan Yun prepared to implement his plan, he could feel the weight of responsibility upon his shoulders. Protecting their home was paramount, and he would not let fear hold him back.
“Remember, we must work together and stay focused,” Tan Yun reminded them. “If we falter, we risk everything.”
With a newfound resolve, Xuan Yuan Rou, Xuan Yuan Chang Feng, and Tan Yun set out to rally the citizens and activate the formation. The fate of the Abandoned City rested upon their shoulders, and they were determined to defend it at all costs.
Xuan Yuan Chang Feng responded, “Sister! You can take the time to enter seclusion! Once your realm is raised, even if the City Defense Formation is breached, Long Xiaolin may not be your opponent!”
Xuan Yuan Rou shook her head, “I have been in seclusion for thirty thousand years, trying to advance to the ninth level of the emperor realm, yet I still cannot touch the barrier of the tenth level.”
“If I had a Supreme Imperial King Dan, I could surely raise my realm before the City Defense Formation is breached, but without the elixir, I don’t think I can break through.”
Tan Yun looked at Xuan Yuan Rou, somewhat dazed. He hadn’t expected her to have such a kind heart, completely different from when she was the patriarch of the spirit clan.
Xuan Yuan Rou turned her head and gazed at Tan Yun, her heart sighing, “Tan Yun, do you know? You are the only man in this world who makes my heart race.”
“It’s just a pity that we are destined to be fated yet unrelated.”
Just as Xuan Yuan Rou felt lost, Tan Yun stood up from his chair, his eyes firm, “I will attack the Abandoned City!”
Xuan Yuan Hao Kong and Xuan Yuan Chang Feng were momentarily taken aback, while Xuan Yuan Rou suddenly stood up, her beautiful eyes filled with deep-seated concern, “No!”
“You are only at the eighth level of the imperial human realm. The higher the realm, the lower the combat power for a higher-level challenge. If you go, it’s like seeking death. I disagree!”
Seeing Xuan Yuan Rou's anxious and charming demeanor, a surge of warmth arose in Tan Yun's heart. He took a deep breath, sincerely saying, “Rou'er, make me the City Defense General of Xuan Yuan Immortal City.”
“Since I am the City Defense General, I cannot back down. This matter is settled, and we should not delay. I will set off for the Abandoned City immediately!”
Xuan Yuan Rou shook her head, clenching her delicate fists, still insisting, “I disagree. You are an eternal genius; as long as you live, we low-level immortals have hope of defeating high-level immortals.”
“This matter is settled. I am the City Lord, and my word is an order!”
After saying this, Xuan Yuan Rou added, “I’m tired and want to be alone.”
With that, Xuan Yuan Rou stepped out of the VIP Pavilion.
After a sigh, Xuan Yuan Hao Kong looked at Tan Yun kindly, “Yun'er, I can see that Rou'er cares about you a lot.”
“Let’s go with Rou'er’s wishes. I also disagree with you going to the Abandoned City; it’s a den of dragons and tigers. What’s the difference between going there and seeking death?”
Upon hearing this, Tan Yun nodded but said nothing more.