A cloud of five-colored mist slowly formed within it.
Once it stabilized, the surroundings returned to normal. The white mist vanished, revealing their original appearance.
Gu Xingzhi had no mind to admire it. He wrapped an arm around Ao Shuang again, flashed away, and returned to Chaotic City.
They did not return to the manor, instead heading straight into the depths of Chaotic City.
Gu Xingzhi grinned at the sight ahead. With a wave of his hand, an ancient floating gateway appeared, like the Heaven Gate.
Before long, an ethereal yet solemn shout came from within.
"Who dares trespass through the Boundary Gate?"
After the shout, a general clad in gleaming golden armor suddenly emerged from the gateway.
He bore himself with imposing dignity, his expression stern.
"Who are you?"
His eyes remained fixed on Gu Xingzhi and Ao Shuang, his brows drawing together.
Gu Xingzhi scoffed without saying a word. He directly ignored the gatekeeping general, wrapped his arm around Ao Shuang, and vanished before his eyes.
The Golden Armor General flew into a rage. He flashed away in pursuit of Gu Xingzhi and Ao Shuang.
Before long, the ancient floating gateway disappeared, and the surroundings returned to normal.
The scene shifted in an instant. Gu Xingzhi appeared in a great hall glowing with golden light, his arm around Ao Shuang.
Inside the hall, a middle-aged man in a golden robe abruptly opened his eyes, frowning in surprise.
"This child... it really happened after all!"
He sighed helplessly, then called out toward the hall entrance.
"Since you are here, come in!"
As soon as his voice fell, Gu Xingzhi appeared within the hall with Ao Shuang in his arms.
"You are quite capable, little friend. You actually managed to seize the fleeing one and alter the nature of my