As Luan Xianyuan's aura shot straight into the heavens, the self-immolating Liang Qifeng had already lost every trace of life and turned directly into ashes.
Sensing this scene, the other four Tianhua Tower powerhouses beside Luan Xianyuan could not help widening their eyes as they stared at him in disbelief.
Liang Qifeng was Luan Xianyuan's intimate friend, closer than brothers. The two had known each other for a long time, and Luan Xianyuan's father had even personally guided Liang Qifeng several times.
This time, Liang Qifeng had come to the Void Return Realm together with them. In the eyes of the others, Liang Qifeng was here to protect Luan Xianyuan and ensure that he could securely obtain the position of Realm Lord. He might even have been tasked with watching over them.
Thus, when they saw Liang Qifeng self-immolate—especially after sensing the panic and terror he had felt in that instant—they immediately understood that Liang Qifeng had not done so willingly. He had been completely controlled.
So this was when an intimate friend came in handy.
That so-called guidance from Luan Xianyuan's father had likely been the moment when he planted a restriction within Liang Qifeng's body. With the power of a Realm Lord, Liang Qifeng should have been utterly unaware of it, which was why this scene had unfolded.
A chill that seeped into their bones rose within the hearts of Tianhua Tower's other members. Luan Xianyuan had thoroughly demonstrated what it meant to stop at nothing in pursuit of one's goal.
Chen Fei was also somewhat surprised as he watched the scene before him, not expecting such a turn of events.
However, the Qian Yuan Sword in Chen Fei's hand did not change in the slightest because of this development. It continued to slash straight toward Luan Xianyuan.