Xiao Xiao was in tears, and due to her emotional turmoil, the Vermilion Bird Holy Soul behind her began to erupt completely. The phantom of the Vermilion Bird instantly expanded. From a distance, it looked as if the ancient Vermilion Bird High God had once again descended upon the mortal realm.
Zhang Guangling, who was confronting Xiao Xiao, was momentarily stunned by the sight. In that brief moment of distraction, flames from the Vermilion Bird engulfed him. In an instant, Zhang Guangling, a cultivator at the Martial Emperor Realm Sixth Layer, was incinerated to ash.
With her eyes bloodshot, Xiao Xiao had nearly lost all reason.
"Xiao Xiao, I'm alright..."
A weak voice pulled her back to her senses.
Xiao Xiao turned her head in surprise and saw Ye Qingchen standing there, supported by a plump young man with a warm, gentle smile.
Though weak, Ye Qingchen smiled at Xiao Xiao and spoke again, "Xiao Xiao, we're safe now..."
