In the forest, Xiao Yan bit his teeth and stared intently at Yun Yun in the sky. He knew that when she first appeared, he must have been completely exposed—though he didn't know whether this woman, once at odds with him, would... In the sky, Yun Yun's tightly closed eyes gradually opened. With a slow, steady lift of her slender fingers, she finally, with a struggle and trembling, pointed toward Xiao Yan. And as her finger moved, a faint glow of white suddenly surged from the darkness. Though the light was not strong, it stood out like a guiding lamp in the all-encompassing darkness. Gazing down at the gentle white radiance emanating from within himself, Xiao Yan's heart felt as though it were plunged into an ice chamber. He smiled lightly, then turned his gaze coldly toward the breathtaking figure in the sky, and took off running. Above, with the faint white light, Yun Yun clearly saw the cold, emotionless glance, her heart twisting in pain, her face growing paler still. "Chase!" Seeing the delicate white glow rising in the darkness, the three elders beamed with joy, and with a sharp cry, the sky roared with fierce winds. Dozens of massive shadows surged forth, charging toward the faint white light within the forest. Floating in midair, Yun Yun watched the aerial forces racing toward the swiftly advancing white glow deep in the forest. Gently clutching her jade hands, her slender fingers pressed deeply into her palms, drawing out streaks of crimson blood that dripped steadily down the elegant fingers. "Sorry..." Under the night sky, she chuckled to herself, knowing clearly that her earlier gesture had truly convinced Xiao Yan that he no longer cared for her. Though she had deeply resisted this, the weight of her position as the head of the sect had been constantly reminding her of her duties—above all, the sect's interests. Raised since childhood within Yunlan Sect, this mindset had shaped her for so many years; to shift it, how difficult could it be? Previously, he had avoided using the Purple Cloud Wings out of fear of being detected in his form. Now, however, his movements had been completely exposed, and concealing himself would serve no purpose. Though he had pushed his speed to its absolute limit, the three powerful forces pressing upon him from behind remained unchanged—indeed, they were growing stronger. While the Purple Cloud Wings granted Xiao Yan the ability to fly, they still fell short of the true dual qi wings in terms of speed. "Keep going—your inner energy trace has been stirred and amplified by Yun Yun. Just give me a moment, and I'll be able to stabilize it." As Xiao Yan stumbled and fled without looking back, the voice of Yao Lao echoed within his mind. Nodding slightly, Xiao Yan glanced over his shoulder at the three streaks of light approaching steadily. His eyes widened slightly, and he gritted his teeth. Within his body's spiraling energy, the brilliant, glowing Dou Jing trembled gently, releasing streams of pure, liquid-like power that swiftly flowed through his meridians and finally surged into his pair of Purple Cloud Wings. With this substantial infusion of energy, the wings gradually began to emit faint purple glimmers, and strange patterns emerged across their surfaces. As they vibrated, a subtle rumble of wind and thunder resonated, creating a remarkably impressive and awe-inspiring effect. After this unusual transformation, Ziyun Yi's speed surged dramatically, rapidly increasing the distance between Xiao Yan and the three senior cloud-lake sect elders behind him within a short time. "Hm, his speed has suddenly increased so much!" One of the cloud-lake sect elders, observing Xiao Yan's sudden acceleration, frowned slightly and remarked. "Moreover, the white glow emanating from his body is growing weaker—clearly, he's suppressing that energy surge. Yun Ke, Yun Zhong, don't hold back anymore. If we let him escape once again, what will we have left to call senior elders?" The eldest elder, his expression cold, spoke firmly. "Yes." At his words, the other two elders responded in unison. As soon as the words fell, three powerful streams of energy surged forth from their bodies, instantly expanding the originally only half-zhang-long aura wings to a full zhang-long span. The two wings stirred simultaneously, and suddenly a roar of wind and thunder echoed through the sky. In an instant, three figures vanished from their original spot, as if transported—appearing again several tens of meters away. A wave of astonishment flashed through him as suddenly a figure leapt out from the side, swiftly pressing against Xiao Yan, one hand covering his mouth. "Xiao Yan, it's me! Don't be frightened!" As the energy within Xiao Yan's body was about to surge and push the person pressing against him away, a soft, tingling voice suddenly emerged. Hearing that familiar tone, the surging energy within Xiao Yan paused momentarily. He lowered his head, using the faint white glow emanating from his own body to catch sight of a delicate face—elegant yet tinged with nervous concern. "Lady Yafa?" The familiar features eased his breath slightly. "You're here? What brings you? Quickly, get away!" "Hush, don't worry. The three senior monks of Yunlan Sect are currently held up by Hai Lao. Here's a map of the魔兽mountain range—you can use it to leave the Gamma Empire. Hurry now! Head south from here. Once you step out of the forest and blend into the city, Yunlan Sect will find it much harder to catch you!" Yafei quickly pulled out a scroll from her necklace and handed it to Xiao Yan, her voice urgent. Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan was momentarily stunned. He looked up at the sky, partially obscured by dense branches, and indeed, the night sky there radiated strong surges of powerful energy. "You... " Grasping the map tightly, Xiao Yan looked at the young woman's face, filled with tension, and suddenly felt a tightness in his throat. Since he had declared war on the Yunlan Sect—a towering force—he had only received support from Ya Fei and Hai Lao. He was well aware that the actions of the Mitel family would bring them significant difficulties, for no matter what, the Yunlan Sect remained the most powerful force within the Jima Empire. "Sister Ya Fei, I Xiao Yan am no ungrateful beast. The kindness you and Hai Lao have shown me today—I will never forget it. Should I ever return to the Jima Empire again, I will repay this favor a hundredfold!" Xiao Yan took a deep breath and spoke solemnly. "Hehe, I believe you will indeed become a true powerhouse upon your return. I've always believed that, even three years ago," Ya Fei smiled, gently stroking the young man's clear, composed face, which bore a cool, refined elegance, with a soft voice. "Alright, hurry up! The Yunlan Sect's aerial forces are almost here, and there's Yun Yin coming behind too!" "Hmm." Nodding, Xiao Yan looked down at the graceful, alluring face, then suddenly extended his arms, tightly embracing her, leaning his face into her smooth, flowing hair. Inhaling deeply the refreshing scent, he murmured, "Lady Yafu, if we meet again next time, whatever you ask for—anything I can do—I promise I won't say no!" "Queen Sister doesn't seem particularly interested." Yafei lightly chuckled, then, remembering how time was pressing, quickly scolded by tapping Xiao Yan's head and urging, "Hurry up!" "Miss Yafei, thank you. I'll see Elder Hai and let him know that today's kindness will never be forgotten by Xiao Yan!" Nodding firmly, Xiao Yan didn't hesitate any longer. He bowed politely to Yafei and then turned, swiftly charging into the dark forest. A thunderous roar erupted in the sky. As the sound rang out, dozens of flying beasts from the dark night sky instantly veered away from the battlefield above, charging straight toward the rapidly fading white glow deep within the forest. Inside the forest, Yafei raised her eyes coldly at the massive flying creatures swooping in her direction. With a graceful wave of her jade hand, she commanded, "Shadow Guards, take position and intercept them!" As soon as her words fell, dozens of shadows surged forth from the darker corners of the forest, their aura bursting forth in a surge that nearly banished the darkness, clearing the entire grove. "Hmph…" The figure surged forward, sweeping across nearly a hundred meters in a lightning-fast motion. Suddenly, Xiao Yan's face paled, his foot hooking onto a tree trunk as his body collapsed straight ahead. Then, with a full 360-degree spin, he twisted and landed firmly on the trunk.