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Until dusk fell, Xue Ke raised her eyes to look at the sky...
Murmured, "It's getting late, it's time to go back!"
With that, she stood up...
Xu Sheng saw this and naturally couldn't keep sitting, and stood up as well...
The former looked at him, her eyes mixed with intense reluctance, "Xu Sheng, thanks to you, I feel really happy today!"
Xu Sheng, upon hearing this, responded with gentle words, "Being able to chat with Princess Xue Ke, I'm also very happy, after all, it's been so long already!"
Xue Ke slightly nodded, "Yes, but it's getting late, I have to leave!"
After saying these words, she seemed visibly lonely...
If possible, she still wanted to stay with the other for a while!
Xu Sheng agreed, "Hmm, I also have to leave, I guess the Crown Prince has already left the Court Etiquette Academy!"
After a pause, he continued, "Then, Princess Xue Ke, let's part ways here!"
Just as he was about to turn around to leave, Xue Ke's words made him stop...
"Xu Sheng..."
Xu Sheng cast a questioning look, "Princess Xue Ke, is there anything else?"
Xue Ke gently bit her thin lips and summoned up courage, "I... can I come find you next time?"
Xu Sheng was momentarily stunned, then chuckled lightly, "Of course you can, but it's better to consult with the Crown Prince first, as... I'm his attendant!"
Xue Ke said delightedly, "Really? That's great! Then after I receive my brother's consent, I'll come find you in a few days!"
As things reached this point, naturally, it should be rounded off...
"Hmm, then I'll be waiting for Princess Xue Ke's arrival!"
With those words, he took a step and disappeared from Xue Ke's sight...
Until there was not a soul before her, she reached out and tugged at the hair that fell down, whispered, "Father Emperor... I, I seem to have found someone I like!"
Never before had she felt such a strong affection for a man as she did today...
Perhaps, he is her Child of Destiny!
...
In the endless mountains!
Only the Tiandou Empire Soldiers stationed here were seen, slumped on the ground, continuously panting...
After several days of effort, they barely managed to drive back the attacking soul beasts...
However, since the number of Soul Masters in the team amounted to strength, this caused the losses to be extraordinarily large, with dozens or even hundreds becoming prey to the soul beasts!
Of course, what frightened them the most was the inability to ensure the soul beasts wouldn't launch another attack...
"Damn it, these soul beasts caused us to lose hundreds of men, they truly deserve to die!"
"Captain, we can't just let it go like this, we must launch a counterattack and make those soul beasts pay for their lives!"
"Forget it, as the saying goes, even if the soul beasts only have ten or hundred years of Cultivation Level, they're not opponents ordinary people like us can withstand!"
"That's right, I don't want to seek death, better wait for the Soul Masters to handle those soul beasts!!"
"Those Soul Masters are way up there, how could they possibly come to save us, better think about how to survive today!"
The leading captain glared at the quarrelsome crowd, coldly shouted, "Everyone be quiet! I've already sent someone back to the Tiandou Empire Palace, surely before long, His Majesty the Emperor will know of our current situation and send reinforcements here!"
Still, even after saying such words, most soldiers remained with low morale, seeing no chance of survival...
Know one thing!
From here to the Tiandou Empire Palace, it takes several days, going back and forth, at least a week!
By the time those reinforcements arrive, they've likely already turned to bones!
They naturally understood this situation, but could only encourage their companions...
If they gave up now, that truly is a dead end!!
"Roar!!!"
At this time, terrifying roars echoed again from all directions...
All the soldiers slumped on the ground stood up once more, cautiously looking around...
As expected, they had already been surrounded by numerous soul beasts, even the reserved escape route was blocked!!
In an instant, each person's face turned ashen...
"Damn it, the soul beasts' sense of smell is very sensitive, to discover our presence so quickly!"
...
Meanwhile, Xu Xiaoyan, who had fallen unconscious, drowsily woke up...
"Hmm... this headache is awful, though I knew exhausting Soul Power would lead to unconsciousness, I didn't think it would be this uncomfortable!"
After forcefully becoming conscious, she noticed Yuanen Yehui and Yue Zhengyu who were racing against time to restore their Soul Power...
Somewhat puzzled, she asked, "Hmm? Ye Hui, Zheng Yu??"
Upon hearing the voice, the two stopped their actions...
Yuanen Yehui said softly, "Xiao Yan, you're awake?"
Yue Zhengyu used a gentle tone, "Xiao Yan, is your body feeling uncomfortable anywhere?"
Xu Xiaoyan shook her head, "Just a bit dizzy, nothing serious, but why am I here??"
Yue Zhengyu immediately explained, "It was Ye Hui who found you after exhausting your Soul Power and falling from the sky!"
The former looked at Yuanen Yehui, thoughtfully saying, "I see, thanks to you, Ye Hui, otherwise falling from such a height would have definitely broken a few ribs!"
Yuanen Yehui just replied "Hmm," letting the matter pass...
Then suddenly Xu Xiaoyan tapped her head, anxiously asking, "By the way, where's Wulin? How are they doing?"
She remembered sending everyone into the barrier, then lost consciousness, not knowing what happened afterward...
Yue Zhengyu hesitated, "We're not clear on specifics either, but Wulin and the others are still inside the barrier, probably still battling the Ghost Emperor!"
Yuanen Yehui affirmed this, "Yes, Zheng Yu and I also plan to quickly restore Soul Power and go help them!"
Xu Xiaoyan immediately stood up, "I see, then I'll go as well!"
Yue Zhengyu pursed his lips, suggesting, "Xiao Yan, the Ghost Emperor is likely very dangerous, you should stay here..."
Before he could finish, Xu Xiaoyan negated his suggestion...
"No way, how can I flee in a pinch, moreover, without my help, you won't be able to enter the barrier!"
Yuanen Yehui expressed confusion, "Xiao Yan, we can't enter the barrier? What does that mean?"
Xu Xiaoyan took a deep breath, "The barrier released by the Ghost Emperor has extremely strong defenses, at that time even when Hall Master Guo and others jointly attacked it, there wasn't the slightest sign of damage!"
"Simply put, to enter the barrier, you must rely on Spatial Ability!"
Yue Zhengyu suddenly realized, "So that's it, if Xiao Yan doesn't go with us, we truly would just be impatient outside!"
Yuanen Yehui also said nothing more, urging, "Time is pressing, let's move!"
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