The Counterattack!
Fox Immortal lay quietly on the ground. The steady rain had soaked her face, and traces of blood still marked her slightly pale skin. As the rain washed over her, red-tinged water slowly trickled down.
Bi Fan knelt before her, gently wiping the grime from her face. Feeling how cold she was, his heart sank to the bottom of the sea, icy and heavy with grief.
Though he had known Fox Immortal for only a short time, she had been one of the first to join his team. From when they had next to nothing to now, with their ranks grown strong, she had been both a participant and a witness.
Since entering the Heavenly Emperor Treasure Pagoda, they had faced danger at every turn and shared life and death. Their bond had long since become closer than family.
But no one could have expected that after one simple parting, they would be separated forever.
Bi Fan knelt in silence for a long while before slowly rising. Looking at Hu Suye, he asked softly, "Miss Xian'er's remains... should we take them back to the Fox Clan?"
Hu Suye shook his head. "It's the Demon Race's custom to cremate the body, then bury the ashes in a designated place. Xian'er... should be treated the same way."
Bi Fan nodded, then looked up at the drizzle. "The rain isn't stopping. Ordinary fire might not catch."
"I'll do it." A faint voice came from the distance.
Everyone turned toward it. Feng Xuanzhi had somehow regained consciousness. With Wu Luochuan supporting his arm, he was slowly making his way over.
He stopped before their fallen companions. He and Bi Fan exchanged a silent bow, then a thread of azure flame danced in his palm. It floated forward, and as spiritual power surged,