An invisible sound wave struck the Black Light Screen. The wraiths on its surface let out a series of shrill screams as the screen twisted and warped before suddenly shattering. A powerful hurricane immediately swept out in all directions.
The black scissors touched the invisible sound wave and came to a halt. Their spiritual light flickered, and before long, they shot backward.
A gust of wind swept past, and Xiaoyaozi appeared in front of Shi Yue.
"If you want to touch him, you'll have to step over my corpse," Xiaoyaozi said, each word deliberate, his gaze dark.
"There's an expert nearby. We don't know yet whether they're friend or foe. If they're an enemy, I'll find a way to create an opening for you to escape. Once you break through space, immediately find a secluded place and enter the Heaven Controlling Bead. No matter what happens, don't come out for now. Remember."
Hearing Xiaoyaozi's telepathic message, Shi Yue was taken aback. Then his eyes reddened a little. Even at a time like this, Xiaoyaozi was still protecting him.
"Senior, if we leave, we leave together," Shi Yue replied telepathically.
"If there really is another powerful enemy nearby, things may be difficult. Shi, remember what I just said. Wait for the right moment and don't hesitate. Don't worry about me. At worst, I'll give up this body and start over again."
Shi Yue was about to say more when the black-robed man sneered.
"How touching, this master and servant so devoted to each other. Since that's the case, you can both die together!"
Xiaoyaozi snorted, then looked toward a certain patch of empty space and said meaningfully, "Senior, you can show yourself now, can't you? Hiding any longer would be pointless."
The black-robed man's expression changed. Anyone Xiaoyaozi called Senior had