Slash!
The Dark Purple sword light Great Emperor Huo Li unleashed was like a blade cleaving heaven apart. It tore a vast rift through Chaos Space, revealing an even deeper black void beyond.
Without the slightest hesitation, Great Emperor Huo Li became a streak of Dark Purple light and plunged into the rift, as though drawn by that mysterious summons.
The rift swiftly closed behind him. Embers of Dark Purple flame drifted through Chaos Space, the last traces of that heart-stopping battle.
Only Fang Chen remained in Chaos Space, standing with sword in hand as his gray sword-shield slowly dissolved.
Blood covered him, and his chest heaved, but his gaze stayed fixed on where Great Emperor Huo Li had vanished.
That mysterious pulse still echoed faintly from the depths of Chaos Space, like an unsolved riddle hanging in the void.
Fang Chen wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, a deep light glinting in his eyes. "What was that? Where did Senior Huo Li go?"
Before he could say more, the pulse came again, clearer this time. It was like an echo from the depths of a distant spacetime, carrying an ancient, weathered quality beyond words.
The Myna bird flew to Fang Chen's side, his voice grave. "That pulse just now was so strange! It seemed to come from somewhere incredibly far away! Could Huo Li be in danger?"
Fang Chen shook his head, determination in his eyes. "Whatever it was, I have to find Senior Huo Li and bring him back!"
He tightened his grip on the Floating Immortal Sword and strode toward where the rift had closed.
Little Crane flew in front of Fang Chen. "Master, I'm going with you!"
Fang Chen glanced at her, a faint smile touching his lips. "All right! But take everyone