A Chance Encounter with Zhu Zhuqing. I'm Ultraman!

"She's running toward Suotuo City!" The pursuing soldiers shouted from behind, accompanied by the sharp crack of breaking branches.

Zhu Zhuqing gritted her teeth and pushed off the ground, her figure darting through the forest like a blade edge.

She cursed inwardly, Careless. I hid so well all this way, yet I was discovered at a time like this...

Zhu Zhuyun had sent more people than she had expected. They were clearly after her and were not ordinary Soul Masters at all.

She had taken a detour from Star Luo City, hoping to shake off her pursuers, but she had still been spotted.

"This is bad." As Zhu Zhuqing ran, she rapidly scanned her surroundings for a way out.

Suotuo City was still some distance away. If she could hold out until then, she might be able to use the chaos within the city to shake off these people.

But the problem was that she had already expended much of her Soul Power, while the other side had five Soul Elders, all of them formidable experts.

Lin Fan was sitting cross-legged in cultivation when he suddenly sensed an intense fluctuation of Soul Power in the distance.

He opened his eyes and frowned. Who's causing trouble in the middle of the night?

Bibi Dong also stopped cultivating and gazed warily toward the source of the disturbance. "That way... it seems to be in the direction of Suotuo City."

"Should we go see what the fuss is about?" Lin Fan was eager to try. It was rare to have something interesting to watch.

"All you know is how to join the excitement." Bibi Dong complained, but she still rose to her feet and followed Lin Fan toward it.

Elsewhere, Zhu Zhuqing was nearly at her limit.

After running wildly all this way, her Soul Power was almost depleted, yet the five Soul Elders still pursued her relentlessly and were even closing in.

"Why keep running? Just surrender obediently!" One of the Soul Elders sneered. His Soul Ring lit up, and a Soul Skill shot straight at Zhu Zhuqing's back.

Zhu Zhuqing sharply twisted aside to evade it, but her movements were clearly much slower. Her strength was nearly exhausted.

She gritted her teeth, with only one thought in her mind: I can't die here!

Just as Zhu Zhuqing was about to be struck by the Soul Skill, the pitch-black night sky was suddenly torn apart by Brilliant Golden Light!

"Boom—!"

A dazzling, sacred beam of golden light descended from the sky like divine punishment, instantly blasting the five pursuing Soul Elders several meters back.

Lin Fan stood in the air, holding the Sea God's Trident. The Angel Domain was fully unleashed, and blazing Holy Light surged forth like a tide, illuminating the entire night as brightly as day.

It also lit up Zhu Zhuqing's beautiful eyes, which were filled with shock.

He lowered his head slightly, his golden pupils looking down below. His handsome face, cast in Holy Light, seemed like that of a descended deity.

His aura was absolutely maxed out!

"Tsk. Bullying a young girl in the middle of the night? You people from the Star Luo Empire are really something." Lin Fan's lips curled up in amusement, though a trace of chill flashed through his eyes.

"Help... me!" She forced out the two words with difficulty, staggering as she nearly fell.

Seeing this, the five Soul Elders immediately raised their heads toward the figure in the sky, their expressions turning ugly at once.

"Y-you, who are you?!" The leading Soul Elder went pale, his voice trembling.

That terrifying pressure made it difficult for him even to maintain his Martial Soul!

"Me?" Lin Fan chuckled as the Six-Winged Seraph Martial Soul suddenly erupted with blazing light. "Just an Ultraman passing by."

The Angel Domain was unleashed at full force!

The five Soul Elders felt their Soul Power instantly suppressed, and even their movements became sluggish.

"W-what Martial Soul is this?!" someone cried in terror.

Lin Fan gave them no time to think. With a sweep of his right hand, the Sea God's Trident sliced through the night sky, and a golden blade of light swept forth, striking directly at the Soul Elder in front.

The man did not even have time to react before the blade of light struck him. He was instantly sent flying, smashing heavily into a tree trunk. He spat blood, his breath weak and fading.

The other four turned pale and immediately tried to flee, but beneath the shroud of Holy Light, their Soul Power was completely suppressed. Even escape had become a vain hope.

"Whose men are you?" Lin Fan hovered in midair, his gaze sharp as he coldly swept over them.

One Soul Elder gritted his teeth and roared, "We serve Miss Zhu Zhuyun, the fiancée of the Star Luo Empire's eldest prince! If you dare touch us, just wait to be wanted by the Star Luo Empire!"

"Lord Ultraman, you'd better think carefully about the consequences of being wanted by the Star Luo Empire!"

A cold smile curled across Lin Fan's lips. "Zhu Zhuyun? Heh... I'm not even afraid of the Pope of Spirit Hall. Why would I fear some insignificant Zhu Zhuyun?"

As soon as he finished speaking, he swung the Trident in his hand. A golden blade of light swept out, and before the five Soul Elders could even scream, they were swallowed by Holy Light and instantly reduced to ashes!

Self-Created Soul Skill—Sacred Spirit Slash!

Zhu Zhuqing stood frozen in place, her heart pounding wildly. She had never seen such terrifying power—five Soul Elders had been reduced to nothing with a single strike!

Lin Fan put away his Martial Soul, landed lightly, and walked over to her with a smile. "Are you all right?"

Zhu Zhuqing came back to her senses and warily retreated half a step. "Why did you save me?"

"Just happened to be there." Lin Fan shrugged. "Besides, you're so pretty. It would be a shame if you died."

Zhu Zhuqing: "..."

For a moment, she was speechless, yet her tightly wound nerves inexplicably relaxed somewhat. Though this man spoke frivolously, there was no malice in his eyes—only a carefree, roguish ease.

"Thank you," she said softly.

"You're welcome." Lin Fan waved a hand. "If you really want to repay me, then give yourself to me in marriage..."

Bibi Dong: I do not approve of this marriage!

At the words "give yourself to me in marriage," Zhu Zhuqing's pupils suddenly contracted, and a faint flush appeared on her pale face.

Just as she was about to coldly refuse, a snort suddenly sounded from within the forest—

"Lin Fan, that's enough!"

Bibi Dong slowly stepped out of the shadows. Her Purple Gold Scepter lightly tapped the ground, her presence naturally imposing, and Lin Fan immediately behaved himself!

"What's your name?" Lin Fan put away the Sea God's Trident and his Martial Soul, casually tossing out two pills. "Catch."

"My name is Zhu Zhuqing."

Zhu Zhuqing caught them instinctively. Two pearly-white pills lay in her palm, giving off a faint fragrance.

Without asking any questions, she swallowed them directly.

She truly needed to recover now, and Lin Fan had just saved her. There was no reason for him to harm her.

"Thank you," she said softly.

"You're welcome." Lin Fan grinned, turned, and headed out of the forest. "Come on. This lousy place doesn't even have anywhere to sit."

Zhu Zhuqing paused, then pressed her lips together and followed. After passing through a patch of bushes, the view suddenly opened up—a simple tent stood in a clearing.

The campfire crackled, and the scent of grilled fish drifted over. Her stomach let out an uncooperative growl.

"Here, eat this." Lin Fan took a grilled fish and handed it to Zhu Zhuqing. Its skin was roasted golden and crisp. "So? Want to join Spirit Hall?"

"Spirit... Spirit Hall?" Zhu Zhuqing's hand froze around the grilled fish.

"There, that woman is the Pope of Spirit Hall, Bibi Dong!" Lin Fan pointed at Bibi Dong, who was seated beside the campfire, sounding as casual as if he were introducing a relative.

Bibi Dong said helplessly, "Lin Fan, can't you be more serious?"

"I'm recruiting talent here." Lin Fan shrugged and turned to Zhu Zhuqing. "Don't be nervous. We're all good people..."