After leaving the Xiao estate, Na Lan Yanran immediately took off toward the city's outskirts, and Xiao Yan followed closely. Once they passed the Imperial Capital, Na Lan Yanran's pace remained unrelenting, heading straight for the direction of Yunlan Mountain. Observing this, Xiao Yan paused briefly, then resumed his pursuit. With his current strength, he no longer needed to worry about Na Lan Yanran's intentions—though the latter was at the peak of the Battle King rank, Xiao Yan was confident he could defeat her within ten rounds of combat. As Xiao Yan's gaze swept over the scene below, Nalan Yanran also stared at it in quiet astonishment, her expression gradually settling into a deep sigh before she turned sharply to glare at Xiao Yan, her voice firm. "Is this the best you can do? Are you satisfied now?" Xiao Yan glanced coldly at the now-angry Nalan Yanran, his tone calm. "If you had seen the scene back then—when our Xiao family was nearly wiped out by Yunlan Sect, down to the last person—would you still say this?" Nalan Yanran paused, finding herself speechless. Over the past few months, through Yun Yun's accounts, she had learned of the sheer brutality and bloodshed Yunlan Sect had inflicted over the years. Yet, seeing the once-bustling sect now so quiet and desolate, she could not help but feel a pang of sorrow. Her eyes lingered on Xiao Yan's clear, composed face, where subtle emotions stirred. Compared to three years ago, he seemed far more mature and resolute—no doubt, he had endured much in those three years. Staring at the young man in the black robe before her, Nalan Yanran felt a slight dizziness. Suddenly, she recalled the incident several years ago that had transformed their relationship. That day, relying on the prestige of Yunlan Sect, she had trampled upon the boy's dwindling self-respect—already weakened by the waning of his qi. Even now, she could clearly remember the anger in his eyes and the sharp, seemingly childish words he had spoken. Yet now, those very words, once thought幼稚, had fully come true. As her thoughts reached this point, a bitter smile touched her lips. With a self-deprecating tone, she said, "In truth, I do regret that incident. If I had not been impetuous in going to the Xiao family, both the Xiao family and Yunlan Sect would likely have remained unharmed. Unfortunately, there is no remedy for regret once it has been uttered." Xiao Yan took a deep breath, then waved irritably, saying, "Take me to Yun Yun. The events have already happened—no matter what we do, they can't be changed anymore. So, please don't mention them again." With her delicate teeth lightly biting her full lips, Lan Yan saw Xiao Yan's demeanor and found her own bitterness deepened. It was truly her own fault now—what had once been a minor inconvenience had turned into a bitter taste that reached deep into her heart. "I'm not trying to make you forget those past events. I merely wish to say that, back then, I, Lan Yan, was indeed rather shortsighted. Today, I've simply ended up making things harder on myself." With a self-deprecating smile, Lan Yan turned and swiftly flew toward the rear mountains, "Come with me." As he watched the graceful figure ahead, Xiao Yan's eyes flickered with subtle interest. After a moment, he vibrated his fiery wings and swiftly followed. Together with Lan Yan, they passed through several dense forests, and finally came to a halt atop a steep cliff. "The master will remain here on the cliff—go on your own from now on. After today, I suspect we may soon leave the Gamma Empire, and perhaps won't return for a long time." Pausing at the cliff's edge, Lan Yanran gently pointed upward and spoke softly. "Leaving?" Hearing this, Xiao Yan was momentarily startled, then said firmly, "Where to?" "I still don't know. The Continent of Qi is so vast—I've long wanted to explore beyond these borders. This time, I'll accompany the master. Perhaps we'll never meet again." Lan Yanran sighed slightly, a touch of melancholy in her tone, then turned and began descending the cliff. "You've arrived," the woman sighed softly, as if she had just heard the faint sound of footsteps. "Are you leaving the Gamma Empire?" Xiao Yan's face fell slightly, and he stepped forward slowly, speaking in a steady tone. "No matter how I put it, I am still at the peak of the Sovereign Rank, and by no means a weak woman who can't lift a chicken." Yun Yun gently shook her head, her bright eyes fixed on Xiao Yan, speaking softly, "I know you've transformed Yunlan Sect into its current state out of vengeance—Yunlan Sect nearly wiped out the Xiao family, and now you've dissolved it entirely. That is indeed a form of retribution. Therefore, I do not hold you responsible, even though my own teacher fell at your hands." Xiao Yan clenched his fists, a surge of anger blazing in his eyes. He understood Yun Yun's meaning—she indeed did not resent him for destroying Yunlan Sect, yet, due to her unique status, she could never stay by his side. "Given my position and standing, I should have made every effort to seek vengeance. But you know, even with the strength I possess, I simply couldn't bring myself to act. Thus, it would be best if I departed." Yun Yun spoke softly, her voice lingering. Yun Yun watched the young, refined face closely, her bright eyes glistening with tenderness—less childlike, more mature than three years ago. "You've truly grown up, haven't you? Heh, now that Yunlan Sect has taken on this shape, I'd like to step out and wander around. Perhaps when I finally decide to return, if you still wish me to stay and help you, I won't hesitate to do so." Gently extending her jade hands, she caressed the contours of Xiao Yan's face, her voice soft and warm. Feeling the gentle touch on his face, Xiao Yan's expression softened as well; he could not help but feel something for the woman before him. "Sometimes I wonder—if, back then in that cave, you had been braver and ignored my objections, perhaps things would have turned out differently..." Staring into Xiao Yan's eyes, Yun Yun suddenly smiled lightly. Glowing with brightness, Xiao Yan suddenly extended his arm, wrapping his arms around Yun Yun's slender waist and drawing her tightly into his embrace, whispering, "Are you hinting at something?" Pressed firmly by Xiao Yan's hold, Yun Yun's porcelain-faced cheeks flushed gently. She struggled slightly, but was only held even more tightly. With no further resistance, Yun Yun gave up and, with a graceful hand movement, produced a deep-blue inner armor, placing it gently against Xiao Yan's chest. She spoke softly, "This was the very first thing I gave you back then. It had already cracked, but I carefully repaired it. Though it may no longer serve you much now, you must keep it well preserved. Otherwise, when I return to the Jima Empire, if you can't produce this item for me, don't be surprised if I decide to turn cold on you." Staring blankly at the inner armor on his chest, memories surged in waves, flooding his mind like tides. Lowering his gaze to the tender warmth in the other's eyes, a sudden surge of emotion stirred within him. He firmly grasped the slightly slender, pale chin of the one before him, pressing a kiss to her lush, rosy lips amidst her startled expression. At a corner of the cliff, Nalan Yanran gently rested her hand against the stone wall, gazing at the couple embracing in the distance with a complex expression. After a moment, she sighed softly and then quietly stepped back.