Silence fell over the scene, as though someone had pressed pause on the entire Whispering Forest.
The shouting vanished, and the dazzling, multicolored attacks stopped.
Everyone's gaze settled on the tall figure in blue robes, slender without looking frail.
Was this the person Tao Yaoyao and the others had risked their lives to protect?
Those on the outskirts studied him, until his figure matched their memory of "Mie" from the Heavenly Saber's Duel Arena.
For the strongest people in the Secret Realm to protect him so desperately, did he possess extraordinary abilities, or some supreme treasure?
No one could be certain, but everyone understood one thing: Mie must have something up his sleeve to remove the barrier. Anyone who rashly attacked now would also become Tao Yaoyao's target.
They would watch first.
Meanwhile, those who had been inside the Protective Formation wore different expressions. Tao Yaoyao, Liya, Zhuo Xi, and the others felt immense relief and excitement. Among the rest, some were doubtful, some angry, and some hostile, believing that wasting half a year and offending others for one person had been utterly pointless.
Of course, whatever they felt, everyone knew that today would finally bring this matter to an end. They would no longer have to guard that damned barrier.
"Mie, it really is you!"
A moment later, a voice filled with fury broke the silence.
Everyone turned toward it and saw a man with a bluish face, protruding fangs, and a pair of gray-brown leathery wings on his back.
He was easy to identify—a member of the Lao Family!
Quite a few people edged backward. They knew Lao Chen had been killed, and the Lao Family would never let that slide. A fierce battle might erupt at any moment.
"I'll ask again. Who's looking for me?"
Shi Yan