Long Chen and the others had just returned, barely catching their breath when Feng Xinyue and the divine envoy were already waiting for them.
"So soon?" Tang Wan'er and the others were shocked.
Feng Xinyue smiled and said, "Do you have anything else to prepare?" Tang
Wan'er smiled too. Indeed, there was nothing to prepare. She was no longer the Tang Wan'er she used to be. She felt she could face any challenge now.
After all, having endured the life-and-death trials of the Seven Treasures Space and the sisters' deaths and farewells, she had matured and gained the strength to stand on her own.
Looking at Tang Wan'er's confident smile, Feng Xinyue's beautiful eyes held a hint of disappointment. But before she could speak, Tang Wan'er had already embraced her and said affectionately, "
Master, thank you for all these years for sheltering me from the wind and rain, allowing me to live carefree. But people always have responsibilities and missions. I hope I can grow up, and one day, It can shield you from wind and rain. "
Tang Wan'er understood Feng Xinyue's thoughts. She had always doted on her like her own daughter, and she enjoyed being relied upon by Tang Wan'er.
When Tang Wan'er learned to be independent, she felt a sense of loss, as if the distance between them had widened, and inevitably made her feel a bit sad.
"Good child, then Master is waiting for that day. But at least don't be afraid for now. As long as Master is here, no one can bully you." Feng Xinyue gently stroked Tang Wan'er's slightly messy hair, tidied her clothes wrinkled from the battle, and said with a kind smile.
After giving Tang Wan'er instructions, Feng Xinyue looked at Long Chen and said, "You should understand what I mean, right?" "
Of course,"
Long Chen nodded.
Feng Xinyue repeated what she had said before. Although it was meant for Tang Wan'er, she might not understand, so she was mainly speaking to Long Chen.
Long Chen wasn't a fool; how could he not catch the implication in Feng Xinyue's words? She was clearly telling Long Chen that no matter who bullies you, fight them and kill them. No matter what happens, she will always have their backs.
Seeing Long Chen nod, Feng Xinyue nodded to the divine envoy and then turned to leave.
The divine envoy walked before everyone, his broad sword resting behind his neck, his hands casually resting on it, looking careless and carefree, showing none of the demeanor of a peerless master.
"Brothers... Alright, brother, and many sisters, let me introduce myself first. My surname is Ye, and my name is Ye Lingkong.
By luck, I became the Left Envoy of the Wind God. Although I'm quite old, my heart is still very young... Ye Lingkong introduced himself.
"People are actually quite young." Long Chen chimed in.
"Haha, thanks for your support, brother. I love hearing that." Ye Lingkong laughed heartily, then said seriously,
"This time, we went to the Wind Domain battlefield. There were originally sixteen teams, but now, only you are left."
That's pretty good—fewer people, easier to lead the team, and with your strength, I don't have to worry about anything. "
When they heard that there was only one team now, Long Chen, Tang Wan'er, and the others were stunned. Previously, they had heard Feng Xinyue mention that the Wind God Sea Pavilion concealed most of its strength, but wasn't the Wind Domain battlefield supposed to be extremely important to the Wind God Sea Pavilion? Why aren't those experts sent out?
At this point, does the Wind God Sea Pavilion's strength really have to keep hidden forever? Long Chen and Tang Wan'er were both a bit confused.
"Alright, let's get ready to go!"
Ye Lingkong waved his hand, unleashing spatial power. Everyone was enveloped by spatial power and instantly teleported out of the Wind God Sea Pavilion.
"Buzz!"
As everyone left the Wind God Sea Pavilion, the void trembled as a terrifying aura surged in. Tang Wan'er and the others were shocked. They had encountered this aura before, almost identical to the aura of a half-step Demon Emperor. When this aura appeared, everyone was crushed down on their bodies in intense pain, feeling as if their bones were about to burst.
"Whoosh!"
A giant bird about ten feet long, with two horns on its head and a tail radiating rainbow-colored divine light, appeared. As soon as it appeared, its vast blood energy nearly crushed the Eternal Immortal Vault.
"Qi Jiao Swallowing Sky Sparrow"
When Long Chen looked at this divine bird, he couldn't help but exclaim. It was a species with chaotic bloodline, something he had only seen in the illustrated guide, but he hadn't expected to see its true form here.
"Truly worthy of being the youngest dean in the history of Lingxiao Academy. Such insight is truly admirable." Ye Lingkong couldn't help but praise him. He hadn't expected Long Chen to recognize the identity of the Qijiao Swallowing Sky Sparrow at a glance.
"Let me introduce you. This is my old partner, and even more so, my life-bound companion. I've given it many names, but it always disliked it. In the end, it named itself—Kakutome." Ye Lingkong said helplessly. Clearly, he thought the name was tacky and lacked originality.
"This name is nice—sharp, straightforward, and bloody and violent." Long Chen looked at the Qi Jiao Swallowing Heaven Sparrow soaring with blood-red energy and nodded.
Compared to Kakutun, Long Chen's Xiaoyun and Xiaoxue have no personality, and none have artistic conception. Just thinking about the name he came up with made Long Chen feel a wave of embarrassment.
"Screech!"
The Qi-horned Sky-Swallowing Sparrow cried out to the sky, then gently rubbed its massive head against Long Chen's shoulder, as if it had found a kindred spirit, expressing its closeness.
"The name is unique and imposing, but it clearly lacks charm and poetic charm." Ye Lingkong shook his head, and at that moment, the Qijiao Swallowing Sky Sparrow's eyes turned to him. He hurriedly said,
"Alright, alright, let's not talk about this anymore. Let's go. Our mission is to escort them to the Wind Domain battlefield. You've accompanied me dozens of times and are all very familiar with the route. Let's set off!"
The Qi-horned Swallowing Sky Sparrow suddenly let out a low cry. Ye Lingkong rolled his eyes and said irritably, "What are you talking about?" What do you mean by 'throwing yourself to your death'?
Don't worry, this time it's different. This guy is tough—he definitely won't die. Although
he didn't know what the Qijiao Swallowing Heaven Sparrow said, from their conversation, it was clear that the bird seemed very concerned about Long Chen, fearing he might die on the Wind Domain battlefield.
"Wait, from what you said, all those people from before died on the Wind Domain battlefield?" Long Chen suddenly grabbed the key word and hurriedly asked.
"It's not like they're all dead, but there are still some who survived." Ye Lingkong said.
"This ..."
Tang Wan'er and the others were stunned. Was the death rate on the Wind Domain battlefield really that high? How come I've never heard of it?
"What's so surprising about that? People like Qian Renxue, Bu Qingyan, and Lei Kuang—if they don't die on the Wind Domain battlefield, do they have any other value?" Ye Lingkong retorted.
Long Chen's mouth dropped open as soon as he heard this. No wonder Ye Lingkong had said before, 'The earth does not produce nameless grass, and the heavens do not produce useless people.' After all, the gods they have cultivated are all meant to confuse their opponents. Wow, this move is really ruthless.
"Alright, let's go."
Ye Lingkong waved his hand, and the Qi Jiao Swallowing Heaven Sparrow's wings trembled, transforming into a body that traveled ten thousand miles. Everyone flew onto its back, carrying seven-colored divine light, soaring through the sky and disappearing without a trace.