As Luan Xianyuan's aura shot straight into the clouds, the self-immolating Liang Qifeng had already lost every trace of vitality, turning directly to ash.
Sensing this, the other four Sky Brilliance Pavilion experts beside Luan Xianyuan could not help widening their eyes, staring at him in disbelief.
Liang Qifeng was Luan Xianyuan's closest friend, their bond beyond question. The two had known each other long ago, and Luan Xianyuan's father had even personally instructed Liang Qifeng several times.
This time, Liang Qifeng had come to the Ruin Realm with him. In the eyes of the others, Liang Qifeng was here to protect Luan Xianyuan, to ensure he could securely seize the position of Realm Lord, and perhaps even to supervise them as well.
Thus, when they saw Liang Qifeng self-immolate—especially when they sensed the panic and helplessness in Liang Qifeng's emotions in that instant—they understood at once that Liang Qifeng had not done it willingly. He had been completely controlled.
So this was what a so-called closest friend was for at a time like this.
As for the so-called guidance from Luan Xianyuan's father, it had probably been then that he had planted a restriction inside Liang Qifeng's body. With a Realm Lord's might, Liang Qifeng should have noticed nothing at all, which led to the scene before them now.
A bone-deep chill rose in the hearts of the other Sky Brilliance Pavilion members. Luan Xianyuan had fully demonstrated what it meant to stop at nothing to achieve one's goal.
Chen Fei also looked somewhat surprised at the scene before him. He had not expected such a change.
However, the Qian Yuan Sword in Chen Fei's hand did not change in the slightest because of what had happened. It was already slashing straight toward Luan Xianyuan.
At this moment, as