Father-Daughter Competition

The evening glow!

The sky's last sliver of setting sun reflected off the pale clouds, forming crimson clouds.

The Lower Realm!

In the dense forest below the Divine Palace.

The West Divine Venerable let out a sigh and muttered to himself, "She's beyond saving, beyond saving. There's nothing I can do."

"This old man is powerless, utterly powerless."

"Why did you have to court death? You even dared challenge the Empress. She was obviously jealous, and you still went and poked the hornet's nest."

"She's got one breath left. Should I give her a brief revival so she can tell us her last wish?"

"Or should I tell Chiba that her true disciple is about to die? Oh, my head hurts."

Ling Yun watched in silence. The West Divine Venerable had yet to notice him, because Ling Yun had concealed his aura.

Little one tiptoed behind Ling Yun. After hearing the West Divine Venerable's words, she spoke up. "Your head hurts."

At once, Little one covered her mouth. He didn't hear that. He didn't hear that. Daddy didn't hear that!

Unexpectedly, Ling Yun did not turn around. Instead, he continued walking toward Shangguan Xiu and the West Divine Venerable.

"Emperor Lord, hurry and take a look! She has no signs of life left, but she still has one breath remaining. This is too strange."

The West Divine Venerable spoke with a worried expression, his eyes practically screaming speechlessness. He had never seen anything like this and had no idea what had caused it.

When he saw Ling Yun arrive, it was as though he had seized a lifeline.

Ling Yun replied calmly, "I'll take a look..."

He felt a little smug inside. Heh heh, my methods really are heaven-defying. That old West fellow actually can't tell!

He merely examined her,