Five-Colored Divine Bird, Xiao Yue

Bai Ze and Lü Ruoxue had appeared in a valley. It looked exceptionally secluded, surrounded by dense woods, with only a narrow path winding and twisting into the distance.

A thin mist permeated the valley, making the entire place seem mysterious and unfathomable. Occasional birdsong drifted over from afar, lending the place an even deeper tranquility.

"Cry!!!"

Just then, a cry resembling a phoenix's call suddenly rang out, accompanied by an immense pressure that swept outward.

They had expected some colossal beast, but what appeared before their eyes was a tiny bird no larger than a palm.

Its entire body shone with multicolored radiance, and it emitted the aura of the Half-step Divine Venerable Realm.

When Bai Ze saw this, caution immediately filled his gaze.

Yet Lü Ruoxue beside him revealed a faint smile and said, "Xiao Yue, I didn't expect that after all these years, you still haven't grown up at all!"

"Master!"

The Five-Colored Divine Bird before them sensed Lü Ruoxue's divine soul and instantly appeared before her, her voice carrying a trace of excitement.

Though her appearance might have changed, and the aura she gave off was different as well, a divine soul could not be replaced.

Thus, the Five-Colored Divine Bird quickly recognized her and said excitedly, "Master, you've finally returned! But your cultivation realm..."

"Something went wrong, that's all."

"But you were a Divine Emperor Realm expert! Who could have reduced you to such a state?!"

"Enough. Are the things I left behind still here?"

Upon hearing Lü Ruoxue's words, the Five-Colored Divine Bird nodded, indicating that the items were still here.

Seeing this, Bai Ze could not help but let out a breath of relief.

After all, although the Five-Colored Divine Bird before them was only palm-sized, her strength had truly reached the Half-step