Published: March 3, 2025
CHAPTER 552: Dream of Shadows Heart Sutra
When Liu Yu grabbed her shoulder, a flash of embarrassment and anger crossed the proud and delicate face of Zhuo Mengzhen.
However, the hand pressing on her shoulder had an unexpectedly strong grip, giving her an overwhelming feeling of being trapped.
Unless one used magical power, it was impossible to break free.
Seeing Liu Yu's hand gesture, Zhuo Mengzhen quickly understood the meaning and calmed down.
Suppressing her inner embarrassment, she chose not to act recklessly for the time being.
In contrast, the three elders—Old Daoist of the Azure Tower, Mu Yunyan, and High Sword Cold—were all several hundred years old and remained much calmer.
Even when the spiritual pressure suddenly descended, they did not react excessively.
In that moment, as the third-stage cold sky eagle's pressure enveloped them, the five did not make any rash moves.
They simply halted their movements, their bodies stiff in place, choosing to quietly observe the changes.
In the tranquil forest, the five exchanged glances, each understanding the other's intent.
Once discovered, they would immediately flee, returning to the Tian Nan cultivation world to plan again.
One breath, two breaths...
After about three or four breaths, the aura of the third-stage cold sky eagle rapidly receded.
The spiritual pressure surrounding the five gradually faded away.
"Huh~"
Feeling the crisis lifted, it was just a false alarm. Zhuo Mengzhen let out a gentle sigh, feeling a considerable amount of pressure dissipate in her heart.
Then, she noticed the large hand still resting on her shoulder and quickly brushed it away with one arm.
“What great strength!”
Zhuo Mengzhen gritted her teeth in secret.
The area where she had been pressed just now felt slightly sore after a short period, indicating just how great the force was.
“...”
Liu Yu's expression was indifferent as he silently retracted his palm, feeling no embarrassment whatsoever.
At a time like this, who would have wicked thoughts?
“However, looking back, that feeling just now was actually quite nice~”
“Just like…”
This thought flashed through his mind.
With keen spiritual perception, he could distinctly sense that the cold sky eagle was already thirty-four miles away.
Liu Yu raised an eyebrow, unconcerned by Zhuo Mengzhen's eyes filled with barely concealed anger, signaling her to continue activating the "azure soul veil" to cover the group as they moved.
Though displeased, Zhuo Mengzhen understood that the earlier situation was primarily her fault and could only swallow her dissatisfaction.
With a movement of her left hand, she pinched the spell gesture with her fair fingers and continued to activate the azure soul veil.
After the unexpected episode, the group continued on their journey.
Worried that the third-stage cold sky eagle might suddenly return and discover their trail, Liu Yu and the others slowed down their escape speed once again.
Originally a journey that would take two quarters of an hour was stretched to half an hour before they completed it.
“Having left the central area, the greatest danger in the Sky Eagle Ridge has been resolved.”
As this thought crossed Liu Yu's mind, his expression relaxed considerably, but his vigilance remained high.
Centering himself, his spiritual consciousness enveloped the area within ten miles at all times.
Zhuo Mengzhen, Mu Yunyan, and the others also visibly relaxed.
The most dangerous moment had passed; as long as they encountered no unexpected events, leaving the Sky Eagle Ridge area should not be a problem.
Thoughts flashed through their minds in an instant, but the five made no pause in their journey.
Suddenly, Liu Yu turned around sharply!
In the distant dark sky, a massive silhouette was intermittently visible, drawing closer to the cliff.
It was the third-stage cold sky eagle returning from its hunt!
With its claws, it tore its prey into two halves—one large and one small, discarding the smaller part on the cliff for its kin to use.
The stench of blood filled the air, and in an instant, many blood-red eyes lit up in the darkness.