Published: February 26, 2025
Injured and trembling with fear, Chu Wuhen suddenly turned towards the source of the voice. To his shock, he saw the Great Sage Elder Wei Rui hovering over the forest, having appeared at some unknown time.
Chu Wuhen was nearly scared out of his wits; he forgot about the pain and was consumed by a single thought—escape!
"Whoosh!" Tan Yun, disguised as Wei Rui, suddenly dove down, picking up the severely injured and unconscious Shangguan Yuxin. He continuously executed the primordial divine step, racing through the forest!
At this moment, both Tan Yun and Chu Wuhen had the same idea—they were betting that the other would not pursue them!
In Tan Yun's mind, he thought that Chu Wuhen would not chase after him; however, if he did, they would have to fight to the death.
On the other hand, Chu Wuhen believed that there was a high possibility Wei Rui would come after him. Therefore, after escaping the Human Race Star Domain, he plunged into the cold lake water in the mountains, hiding in the rocky cave at the bottom and trembling in fear!
He knew very well that Wei Rui was much stronger than he was, and he dared not release his divine consciousness to check whether Wei Rui was pursuing him. He could only pray that Wei Rui would abandon the chase in order to treat Shangguan Yuxin.
In the void, Tan Yun held the bleeding Shangguan Yuxin, anxiously transmitting his voice, "Yuxin, please wake up!"
No matter how many times Tan Yun called out, Shangguan Yuxin, with her extremely pale face, remained motionless in his arms, as if she were asleep.
Tan Yun hurriedly released his divine consciousness to examine Shangguan Yuxin's injuries. Although her internal organs had suffered severe damage, it was not yet fatal.
Tan Yun understood even more clearly that Shangguan Yuxin's injuries were too severe for her to bear any elixir's effects, so he could not give her any elixirs. He would have to wait until her condition improved before she could take any. Additionally, he could not let her enter Fang Sheng Hall to recover, as the external world would only pass one day, while inside Fang Sheng Hall, two thousand years would go by. The time-space power within was unstable, and if she entered in her weakened state, not only would she be unable to recover quickly, but it could also have the opposite effect.
Soon, a day and a night passed, and after noticing that Chu Wuhen had not pursued him, Tan Yun finally stopped using the primordial divine step. Sweating profusely, he continued to fly towards the Four Arts Star Domain, still holding the unconscious Shangguan Yuxin.
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Three days later, Tan Yun, carrying the unconscious Shangguan Yuxin, finally arrived at the Four Arts Star Domain. He shot straight towards Wuji Star, landing outside the Wuji Taoist Temple only when night fell.
“How dare you!” Suddenly, a furious roar came from behind Tan Yun, “You dare impersonate this Great Sage Elder? Are you seeking death?”
Tan Yun turned around to see Great Sage Elder Wei Rui, his eyes full of a predatory glare, staring at him.
Beside Wei Rui stood Dao Kun and Senior Sister Xin Bingshuan.
“Ha ha ha ha, I understand now,” Wei Rui said, looking at Shangguan Yuxin, who was covered in injuries in Tan Yun's arms, his fury erupting. “You, an imposter of this Great Sage Elder, dare to treat the only disciple of the palace master this way! You must be trying to frame me!”
“You insidious...”
Wei Rui’s angry tirade was suddenly interrupted as Tan Yun dispelled his disguise technique. His aged appearance quickly faded away, revealing a face familiar to Wei Rui.
“Tan Holy Son, how is it you?” Wei Rui was taken aback, exclaiming, “Why did you disguise yourself as this old man, and why are you holding the bloodied saintess?”
As Wei Rui questioned him, Dao Kun was also filled with confusion.
Meanwhile, the graceful Xin Bingshuan looked at Tan Yun, feeling an inexplicable ripple in her heart.
During Tan Yun's absence, she had constantly worried for his safety, and seeing him return unharmed, she finally felt relieved.