Disciple, why are you hugging Sister Susu?

Wen Fei's head drooped, bloodshot veins appearing in her eyes as she gazed at the golden sword light that had pierced her delicate body and had yet to dissipate.

She hadn't expected Xiao Yao to give her even a moment to burn her lifespan and boost her strength.

"You're not fighting honorably..."

Xiao Yao, with a smile, replied, "This is a fight to the death, what honor is there to speak of? Besides, as your enemy, how could I possibly give you a chance to increase your strength? Do you think I'm an idiot?"

If the victim hadn't been Wen Fei, she would have wholeheartedly agreed with Xiao Yao's words.

Just as she was about to say something more, Xiao Yao's fingers twitched, and the golden sword light embedded in her body erupted with even more surging sword energy.

Bang!

With a loud noise, the graceful and lovely Wen Fei's body was destroyed.

Her soul was then annihilated by the Saintly Might of the Saint Artifact, the Taiyan Sword.

Zhuo Dongxuan and Dai Tianwei, standing behind Xiao Yao, as well as Xiao Xueyu and the other members of the Xiao Family in front, watched in stunned silence.

Even a Direct Disciple of a Great Emperor couldn't survive in Xiao Yao's hands; his strength was truly terrifying!

[Ding! Congratulations to Host for completing the mission: Teach that Great Emperor's disciple a lesson. Reward: The Way of Prudence Comprehension (Human Realm Max Level)!]

"System, you really haven't given up! You still want me to become a disciple of that Qingshan Gou Di," Xiao Yao grumbled inwardly.

[Ding! Rewards are distributed randomly, I didn't control it! Host, you've wronged me, sob sob sob...]

Xiao Yao was speechless and decided to ignore the System.

Looking at his clansmen, whose hands and feet were bound by ropes, he waved his arm, and streaks of silver sword energy shot out, whistling towards the Xiao Family members.

Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!

The ropes binding the Xiao Family members' hands were all severed.

Xiao Xueyu, regaining control of her body, immediately knelt on one knee and bowed respectfully, "Thank you!"

The other Xiao Family members quickly followed suit, kneeling on one knee, bowing respectfully, and expressing their gratitude.

"Everyone, get up!" Xiao Yao's voice was stern.

After seeing the Xiao Family members rise, he spoke again, "As the Young Clan Leader, protecting your clansmen is your duty. Likewise, contributing to the prosperity of the Xiao Family is also your own responsibility, do you understand?"

"Young Clan Leader, I understand!" Xiao Juan was the first to speak.

Following her, Xiao Xueyu and the other 13 Xiao Family members shouted in unison, "Young Clan Leader, I understand!"

Their unified voices were loud and imposing, sounding full of spirit.

"Very good!" Xiao Yao replied, then immediately stated his next plan, "Xiao Xueyu, I have matters to attend to and need to leave the Giant Spirit Secret Realm. Therefore, I entrust the care of the Xiao Family members on the rest of the journey to you!"

Leave the Giant Spirit Secret Realm?

Xiao Xueyu and the other Xiao Family members, as well as Zhuo Dongxuan and Dai Tianwei, stared blankly, completely taken by surprise.

But this was understandable. The Giant Spirit Secret Realm would be open for a full month.

Only about a week had passed, and even cultivating in this spirit-rich location would be better than leaving.

"What is it?" Dai Tianwei couldn't contain her curiosity and questioned him.

Xiao Yao's mouth twitched, thinking that he couldn't possibly tell them he had snuck away from Qingshan Gou Di!

If he didn't leave the Giant Spirit Secret Realm soon, he would surely face a fate worse than death if Qingshan Gou Di found out!

Su Tanmeng, now transformed into a Nine-tailed Celestial Fox, felt Xiao Yao's body tremble slightly.

This young man, who had so bravely refused me earlier, was now afraid of me. It's truly baffling.

Actually, it wasn't that difficult to understand. Xiao Yao's bravery earlier was to live up to his Master.

His current fear stemmed from knowing he had a path to escape, but that path could be cut off at any moment.

"This has nothing to do with you; it's my own business."

Xiao Yao didn't bother to explain seriously or in detail.

Every second and every minute wasted now could be the key to Qingshan Gou Di discovering his escape.

But Dai Tianwei seemed determined to make things difficult for him, saying, "Brother Xiao Yao, I won't let you leave unless you tell me clearly, unless you step over my body."

Zhuo Dongxuan's face twitched, thinking Dai Tianwei was being a bit too unreasonable.

But then again, perhaps this little girl felt that it would be difficult to see Xiao Yao again after this parting!

It shouldn't be that bad, right?

After all, they were all in the Southern Wilderness Domain, and they already knew Xiao Yao was from the Xiao Family in Xuanzhou City, so finding him would be a simple matter.

Xiao Yao still didn't want to explain, but he also didn't want to fall out with Dai Tianwei. So, what should he do?

Suddenly, he thought of a good idea. "Dai Tianwei, didn't you previously think that the Saint tier magical treasure, the Tai Chi Bagua Mirror, wasn't given to me by Pavilion Master Li? Come out of the Giant Spirit Secret Realm with me now, and let him, along with your Master, tell you personally."

Dai Tianwei blinked in surprise, then realizing something, quickly said, "Okay! I'll go out of the Giant Spirit Secret Realm with you."

"Xiao Yao, I'm going too!" Zhuo Dongxuan immediately exclaimed.

She also wanted to know if the Mysterious Moon Society's highest-level token was given to her by her Master.

Besides that, she didn't want Xiao Yao and Dai Tianwei to have too much time alone together.

Qingshan Gou Di Su Tanmeng smiled faintly. These two women were indeed excellent, both possessing Emperor's Bearing.

They just weren't worthy of the Xiao Yao holding her!

Moreover, it seemed Xiao Yao was clearly more interested in her big tail than in beautiful women.

Maybe he hadn't grown all his fur yet!

In a few more years, when he was truly full of vigor, he would understand!

Xiao Yao wanted to refuse, but thinking he couldn't waste any more time, he agreed, "Alright! Let's set off immediately!"

After bidding farewell to Xiao Xueyu and the other members of the Xiao Family, the three of them, Xiao Yao, Dai Tianwei, and Zhuo Dongxuan, flew rapidly towards the nearest exit from the Giant Spirit Secret Realm.

A quarter of an hour passed.

Xiao Yao looked at the exit ahead, emitting a crystalline glow. His heart was incredibly excited, so much so that he tightened his grip on the Nine-tailed Celestial Fox he was holding.

But often, the final moments were the most dangerous.

Therefore, he suppressed the excitement in his heart and said calmly on the surface, "Let's go!"

Dai Tianwei and Zhuo Dongxuan didn't understand why Xiao Yao was in such a hurry.

However, they still followed closely behind, passing directly through the light of the exit.

They reappeared somewhere above the Purple Frost Mountain Range.

Xiao Yao took a deep breath. If Dai Tianwei and Zhuo Dongxuan weren't behind him, he would have definitely shouted loudly, "We're finally out! I don't have to worry about being discovered by Qingshan Gou Di anymore!"

Then again, he might not be safe yet.

Qingshan Gou Di was the universally acknowledged most powerful Great Emperor. If she discovered he had escaped, she would likely fly into a rage and charge out of the Giant Spirit Secret Realm to find him.

So, what he needed to do now was return to his Master's side to be truly safe!

Without further hesitation, he released his Spiritual Sense and quickly located the entrance to the Giant Spirit Secret Realm he had entered earlier.

"Follow me!"

As the words fell, Xiao Yao, without looking back, headed towards Dongfang Xuetong's location.

Zhuo Dongxuan and Dai Tianwei found it strange, but they didn't have time to ask and could only follow silently behind Xiao Yao.

Dongfang Xuetong, standing still and gazing, sensed Xiao Yao's aura. A smile filled with joy appeared on her incredibly beautiful, ice-cold face.

Disciple! He's alive and back!

That's wonderful!

Whoosh!

A sharp, silver-white Sword light descended from the sky.

If he hadn't been holding the Nine-tailed Celestial Fox, Xiao Yao would have bowed respectfully at this moment.

"Master, I'm back!"

Dongfang Xuetong nodded slightly. Her eyes, as brilliant as stars, were filled with joy. However, when they landed on the Nine-tailed Celestial Fox in Xiao Yao's arms, the smile on her face froze.

"Disciple, why are you holding Sister Susu?"

Xiao Yao repeated, very confused, "Sister Susu? What's that?"

"Young man, of course, I'm talking about this Emperor!" Qingshan Gou Di Su Tanmeng knew she could no longer hide and spoke human words directly.

At this moment, Xiao Yao's body trembled. He hadn't expected the Nine-tailed Celestial Fox he was holding wasn't a clone, but Qingshan Gou Di herself.

As expected of a Great Emperor who had reached the peak of the The Way of Prudence path, she was too cunning!