Myriad Dragon Divine Sovereign

As if she knew what Wen Qingye was thinking, Liu Jingwen lifted her head to look at the mountain’s peak—or perhaps, the person on it—and said faintly, ”You’re not wrong. He and I did have an emotional entanglement. I was the one who was abandoned, but I don’t regret it. If I had to face that situation again, I think I’d do the same thing.”

Hearing Liu Jingwen’s words, Wen Qingye couldn’t help but laugh.

”What? Do you think I’m a fool?” Liu Jingwen retorted, unconcerned.

Wen Qingye shook his head gently. ”No, not at all. Everyone understands and feels the concept of love differently. Each person’s enlightenment is their own. Whether you love or hate, that unforgettable memory remains. It won’t leave unless you do. As for what you take from it and how you grow... that’s up to you.”

Hearing Wen Qingye’s words, Liu Jingwen couldn’t help but murmur to herself, ”’It won’t leave unless you do?’”

BANG!

Suddenly, a loud noise from ahead snapped Liu Jingwen back to her senses.

”ROAR!”

”Everyone, be careful!” Pei Yuan, who was at the very front, shouted to the group behind him.

Before them was a massive, red rhinoceros. Its entire body was covered in iron armor, and it radiated a berserk, scorching aura. The moment it appeared, the temperature in the dim, cold forest rose significantly.

”A Solar Fire Rhinoceros!”

Liu Jingwen’s heart leaped in shock when she saw the rhinoceros. She rushed forward, as if terrified the others would be harmed.

The Solar Fire Rhinoceros was a Ninth Heaven of Yin-Yang Realm Demon Beast. Its iron armor was comparable to a Peak of King Grade Magical Artifact. With a violent and bloodthirsty nature, its strength was considered exceptional even among Demon Beasts at the Ninth Heaven of Yin-Yang Realm.

BOOM!

The Solar Fire Rhinoceros charged forward ferociously. Its bell-sized eyes glowed red, and its body moved like a crimson arc of light.

Liu Jingwen shifted her feet and thrust out her left palm. It glowed with a flawless, divine light, and her Jade Palm looked as if it could shatter gold and stone.

BOOM!

Her palm struck the Solar Fire Rhinoceros’s horn. Instantly, a protective red light shield seemed to materialize around the beast. The Palm Seal hit it, producing a deafening sound.

Reeling from the massive impact, the Solar Fire Rhinoceros’s charge was abruptly halted, sending gravel flying from beneath its hooves.

Liu Jingwen staggered back several steps from the immense rebound force.

”Flying Star Sword!”

”Wave-devouring Nine Extremes Fist!”

...

Pei Yuan let out a strange cry. The sword in his hand was like a shooting star, a cascading rainbow. Primordial Qi erupted from it as he slashed rapidly toward the Solar Fire Rhinoceros’s flesh.

Yanr Yuhuan’s delicate frame trembled as she blasted her Fist Force toward the Solar Fire Rhinoceros’s head.

Seeing this, the others focused their minds. With great coordination, they attacked simultaneously, striking from the flanks or charging from the front. The roar of Primordial Qi boomed and echoed in all directions.

Only Wen Qingye stood unmoving.

Although Liu Jingwen was the only one with a Ninth Heaven of Yin-Yang Realm cultivation, Wen Qingye noticed that the strongest combatants were actually Pei Yuan and Yanr Yuhuan.

Among them was one master at the Ninth Heaven of Yin-Yang Realm and seven other experts in the Yin-Yang Realm. Their combat abilities were all extraordinary. As long as nothing unexpected happened, dealing with a single Ninth Heaven of Yin-Yang Realm Demon Beast like the Solar Fire Rhinoceros shouldn’t be a problem.

The group attacked the Solar Fire Rhinoceros. Liu Jingwen stood closest, constantly drawing its attention, while the others were responsible for striking its vital spots.

The Solar Fire Rhinoceros could spew large amounts of brown flames, which were exceptionally potent. Everyone knew how dangerous the flames were, so they all kept their distance. The moment they saw the beast preparing to breathe fire, they would immediately retreat, refusing to get entangled. This prevented the Solar Fire Rhinoceros’s strongest attacks from ever landing effectively.

Amidst the battle, Pei Yuan, Yanr Yuhuan, and the others relentlessly attacked the Solar Fire Rhinoceros. No matter how tough its iron armor was, it couldn’t withstand such a prolonged assault. Before long, bloody patches began to appear on its body. Its movements grew twisted and clumsy, its speed clearly hampered by its injuries.

Wen Qingye, watching from the side, nodded to himself. ’It seems this isn’t the first time they’ve fought together. Their roles are clearly defined, their coordination is skillful, and they’re remarkably united. Their attack methods are rational, too. Truly commendable, their teamwork is excellent.’

The battle quickly lost its suspense. Worn down by the group’s steady, unhurried assault, the Solar Fire Rhinoceros’s injuries became too severe. Its movements slowed, and it was finally worn down and killed by the seven fighters.

BOOM!

With a tremendous crash, the Solar Fire Rhinoceros fell heavily to the ground.

Pei Yuan laughed heartily. ”If we weren’t in such a hurry, this rhino meat would make for a fine meal!”

”Pei Yuan, your sword speed has gotten faster. Not bad, not bad at all,” Yanr Yuhuan couldn’t help but say with a smile from the side.

Hearing this, Pei Yuan puffed up his chest and said smugly, ”But of course! Don’t you know who I am?”

As they spoke, they would occasionally glance at Wen Qingye. They were clearly disdainful of him for standing by and watching idly, but out of respect for Liu Jingwen, neither of them said anything.

Liu Jingwen looked at the Solar Fire Rhinoceros and pondered for a moment. Having made a decision, she opened her mouth and said, ”There’s nothing particularly valuable on this Solar Fire Rhinoceros. The only useful thing is its hide, but skinning it now would take who knows how long. I think we should just head up the mountain. Our pace is already too slow.”

The rest of the group didn’t question Liu Jingwen’s words. In their hearts, she was someone they trusted. They then continued onward.

The group proceeded onward. For some reason, Wen Qingye felt a strange sense of unease, as if some immense danger was gradually approaching.

Just then, an aura—cruel, murderous, violent, bloody, venomous... an aura of ultimate evil—erupted into the air, spreading out boundlessly.

Wen Qingye’s heart lurched, and he frowned slightly. ’That Fur Corpse... why would it appear here?’

”Ah!”

In less than three breaths, someone from the Yihai Country group could no longer bear the pain and let out a blood-curdling scream.

”Aargh! It hurts so much!”

”I can’t take it anymore!”

Before long, everyone was overwhelmed by the intensely evil aura. They all cried out, their faces twisting in agony. Even Liu Jingwen was struggling to endure it, her hand gripping Wen Qingye’s arm so tightly that her nails dug into his flesh.

Wen Qingye’s eyes sharpened. He was just about to make a move when, in the next instant, the evil aura abruptly vanished as if it had never been there at all.

HUFF... HUFF...

Everyone collapsed to the ground, soaked in sweat as if they’d been drenched.

Liu Jingwen’s body went limp as well. Wen Qingye channeled Primordial Qi into his palm and slowly helped her back to her feet.

”Thank you,” Liu Jingwen said to Wen Qingye, biting her lip, her eyes falling on the faint bloody marks on his arm.

”It’s nothing,” Wen Qingye said, shaking his head.

Pei Yuan, sitting on the ground, gasped out between heavy breaths, ”What in the world was that?”

Yangg Yuhuan was also sitting on the ground without a care for her appearance. She said, still shaken, ”For a moment there, all I wanted to do was kill, kill, kill. I almost lost myself.”

Everyone nodded emphatically, agreeing with Yangg Yuhuan.

Liu Jingwen took a deep breath. As she recalled the scene, she suddenly realized that Wen Qingye had been perfectly calm from beginning to end, as if nothing had happened.

’Him?’ Liu Jingwen turned her head to look at Wen Qingye. He was gazing into the distance, his brow slightly furrowed, lost in thought.