Little tip: I took a look at the comments on the previous section, and some readers misunderstood, thinking Li Wei was so badass because her divine position had reached Great Accomplishment.
Actually, that wasn't the case. It had nothing to do with her divine position.
Even if a fully accomplished Jade Emperor or Primal Heavenly Venerate had dared to disrespect her in the Heavenly Ruins, the result would have been the same.
As for the reason, no spoilers.
The dark clouds on the horizon quietly scattered.
Those "lightbulbs"—some terrified, some bewildered, some relieved, and some still shaken—also began "fleeing" this land of trouble one after another after receiving Li Wei's permission.
Perhaps only Lord Lao resisted leaving.
But he was simply too weak and couldn't withstand Nezha's iron fists.
In the blink of an eye, only two people, tightly embracing each other, remained on the vast central island of the Jade Pool.
"How did you recognize me?"
"Your temperament is exceptionally outstanding."
"Were you secretly mocking me?"
"From the bottom of my heart..."
"Hey, have you hugged enough yet?"
"Just a little longer..."
Gu Jinzhi's muffled voice came from the crook of her neck, thick with nasal congestion.
"Old Gu, you've changed."
Li Wei wanted to push him away, but hesitated before she could act.
Forget it. I'll indulge him this once.
Three minutes later.
"Are you done now?"
"It'll be over in a moment..."
Li Wei could bear it no longer. She raised her hand and punched him in the back.
"I told you it would be over in a moment!"
"Gah—!"
Gu Jinzhi cried out in pain, his body trembling, yet he hugged her even tighter.
"You're really taking advantage of an inch and demanding a mile, aren't you!?"
"Ow..."
"And you still dare bury your