The moment Starplume Emperor appeared, the Yuanwing Patriarch had just re-formed his stellar wings. He cast Li Tianming one final look, a cold smile crossing his aged face, then beat his wings and shot into the sky!
Buzz!
He was running!
No matter what, Li Tianming's crisis had been resolved. As for pursuing him, or going to the Yuan Yuan Star Cavern to demand answers and uncover the truth—that was Starplume Emperor and the others' business.
"Logically speaking, the Yuan Yuan Star Cavern wouldn't dare offend the Purpleglow Star. Even with the Yuanwing eruption in the Kunlan Realm last time, their strength should still fall short of Purpleglow Star's two colossal powers. So what exactly is this Yuanwing Patriarch after?!"
Having escaped death, Li Tianming's mind cleared considerably. Yet he could not make sense of it. The question stuck in his throat like a fishbone, making him feel as though he had overlooked something, leaving him uncomfortable all over.
Just then, Starplume Emperor gave chase. Mu Ziyan arrived at Li Tianming's side a moment later. Only after seeing that he was unharmed did the tension in her face ease. Tilting her head up, she cursed, "Has that old ghost gone mad? Causing trouble here for no reason—he may be able to run today, but a monk can run away while the temple cannot!"
"The problem is, he has nothing to do with me. There's absolutely no reason for him to assassinate me..."
The more Li Tianming thought about it, the more wrong it felt. Frowning deeply, he pondered in silence. The only connection between the Yuanwing Clan and me from my last visit seems to be Ling'er...
After all, Jiang Feiling had obtained the crystal-blue diamond heavenly wings last time.
Li Tianming's expression changed at once.
"Trouble!"
The instant his