Fan Lang had clashed with Mu Zhanshan before, but they had all been trivial matters. He had not taken them to heart, nor had he harbored any thoughts of retaliation.
But this time was different. Mu Zhanshan had crossed the line by trying to seize the chance to assassinate Bai Yun. That was something Fan Lang could not tolerate.
After all, Bai Yun counted as Fan Lang's friend. They had fought side by side and helped each other before.
No matter who wanted to kill Bai Yun, Fan Lang would intervene. He could not possibly stand by and watch.
After assassinating Mu Zhanshan in one stroke, Fan Lang did not even look back. He continued flying toward the falling Bai Yun, striking repeatedly along the way to hold back the convicts surrounding her.
Lapis Lazuli Illuminating Heaven Skill!
Fan Lang employed two methods at once, combining this cultivation art, which he had long mastered, with his own Dao Domain. He opened a lapis lazuli-colored digital gate and darted inside.
An identical gate appeared beside Bai Yun. Fan Lang stepped out through it and caught the falling Bai Yun in his arms.
Fortunately, he had acted in time and saved Bai Yun's life. The instant they touched, he sent a thread of Buddhist Force into her body, stabilizing her injuries.
"You should stay in my Independent Space and recover for now."
Fan Lang whispered into Bai Yun's ear, then placed her inside the Independent Space.
Because the stubborn stones repelled the Independent Space, the three stubborn stones Bai Yun carried fell away. Fan Lang temporarily put them away for safekeeping.
After settling Bai Yun down, Fan Lang threw himself back into the battle. As he attacked the convicts, he also repeatedly helped the alliance members.
Of course, he mainly helped members