Exchanging Hostages, Heaven-Stepping Clash!

"Sister Li, I know your temperament. All these years, you never returned to the Heavenly Beginning Star System Sea simply because you did not want to make my lord's position difficult."

"But this time, my lord has also given the order that your safety must be ensured."

"Besides, this is no burden. When the five of us first walked out of that Universe Realm, we were already family."

Xuan Yuan was the first to speak, trying to persuade Nan Li not to persist in the idea of trading her life for another's. It was not worth it.

Then, Xuan Yuan looked at Ye Tianze, their gazes meeting.

One was a Heaven Ascender, while the other had merely reached the Seventh Step of Half-step Ascending Heaven and was still injured.

Yet there was not the slightest fear in Xuan Yuan's eyes. Brimming with confidence, he said, "Palace Master Ye, there is no need for you to make such threatening remarks."

"Even if you are a Heaven Ascender, both sides now hold someone from the other side. Our positions are equal."

"Therefore, if we are going to exchange hostages properly, let us begin."

"Do not stir up any other unnecessary trouble."

Ye Tianze stared at Xuan Yuan for a moment before saying, "Fine."

"As expected of his confidant. With such cultivation, you dare speak to me in this manner—you are the first."

"Since that is the case, let us begin."

Ye Tianze glanced at Liu Changge. The latter nodded and directly released Nan Li.

Xuan Yuan and the others also released Zi Ling Xue.

The two women walked toward the opposite side. Meanwhile, everyone from both parties held their breath and watched one another, wary that the other side might suddenly strike.

Fortunately, Nan Li and Zi Ling Xue passed each other