Xiao Wu: I... I can't sleep alone...

Sharp Sword Qi swept out with world-destroying momentum.

A flash of red light, and the wraiths were annihilated the moment they came into contact with the Asura Sword Qi.

"Who exactly are you?"

Seeing Lu Chen's nonchalant demeanor, the black-clad man couldn't help but feel a desire to retreat.

Especially the Slaughter Aura emanating from Lu Chen made even him feel his scalp tingle.

"The one who's here to take your life!"

Lu Chen's Asura Demon Sword trembled, and the Asura Sword Intent on his body soared into the sky.

The Slaughter Aura locked on, and Lu Chen, holding the Asura Demon Sword, directly slashed towards the black-clad man's head.

The black-clad man's eyes were filled with ruthlessness, his Fifth Soul Ring lit up, and the Frost Wraith behind him glowed with a deep azure light.

Countless ice mist condensed in front of the black-clad man, eventually forming a three-foot-long ice spear, its tip entwined with wisps of black qi.

"Kid, this Soul Skill of mine has even killed a Soul Emperor!"

The ice spear shot out, and the Evil Soul Master's face showed a crazed, sinister grin. "After I devour Shui Bing'er's soul, I'll devour you too!"

The ice spear collided with the Asura Demon Sword, and a dazzling white light erupted.

"Crack—"

A clear shattering sound pierced through the white light, and the sinister grin on the black-clad man's face froze abruptly.

Then, in the black-clad man's terrified eyes, dense cracks appeared on the ice spear.

"Bang!"

The ice spear instantly exploded, and the resulting air current directly blew the unconscious Shui Bing'er away.

Seeing this, Xiao Wu immediately leaped out from behind the tree. Her slender figure drew a graceful arc in the air as she steadily caught Shui Bing'er in her embrace.

The black-clad man looked at Lu Chen, who stood before him with the Asura Demon Sword in hand, his eyes filled with despair.

"How is it possible? You—"

Before the black-clad man could even react, he was instantly cut in half by the Asura Demon Sword in Lu Chen's hand.

But at this moment, the severed corpse that fell to the ground suddenly swelled at a visible rate, and a deep azure light flickered beneath its skin.

A dangerous aura rapidly spread.

Corpse Explosion!

Lu Chen's pupils contracted sharply, and without any hesitation, he kicked the exploding corpse away.

At the same time, he opened his left hand, and five Crimson Gold Lights shot out from his fingertips.

The Crimson Gold Light flashed, and the Asura Purgatory Claw struck the corpse.

"Boom!"

The power that had not yet fully condensed within the corpse exploded instantly.

The huge explosion echoed through the forest, and the violent air waves caused the surrounding trees to shake violently.

At the same time, Skywater Academy Everyone, who were in the forest, also heard the explosion and ran towards the direction where Lu Chen and Xiao Wu were.

"Evil Soul Masters are truly insidious. Even their corpses explode after death!"

Lu Chen retracted the Asura Demon Sword and Asura Purgatory Claw, muttering, "Good thing I kept my wits about me!"

Xiao Wu, carrying Shui Bing'er, came to Lu Chen's side and asked with concern, "Lu Chen, are you injured?"

Lu Chen shook his head, his gaze falling on Shui Bing'er's pale face.

Lu Chen checked Shui Bing'er's condition and said slowly, "Fortunately, she's only unconscious."

Just as Lu Chen and Xiao Wu were about to take Shui Bing'er back to town, Skywater Academy Everyone also arrived.

Leading them was a beautiful woman in a light blue dress.

Her blue hair hung down to her shoulders, and her demeanor was as chilly as ice, yet it couldn't hide her grace.

Seeing Lu Chen and Xiao Wu's appearances, a hint of surprise flashed in the beautiful woman's eyes: these two looked no younger than Bing'er, yet they managed to defeat that Evil Soul Master!

"Eldest Sister." A maiden who resembled Shui Bing'er by seven parts quickly stepped forward. Seeing Shui Bing'er in Xiao Wu's embrace, her face was filled with anxiety.

"How is she?"

Xiao Wu handed Shui Bing'er over to her and replied, "She's just unconscious."

The beautiful woman approached Lu Chen and said slowly, "I am a teacher from Skywater Academy, Leng Shuang. Thank you for saving my disciple!

My Skywater Academy never owes anyone a favor. If you have any needs, please do not hesitate to ask, and we will surely repay you handsomely."

Leng Shuang harbored no ill will, but she exuded a certain chill.

Lu Chen looked at Leng Shuang and thought to himself: Could it be that all good-looking women have cold personalities?

"No need."

Lu Chen waved his hand and turned to leave with Xiao Wu. "We have other matters to attend to, so we'll be going now."

"Wait."

Leng Shuang spoke, "I still haven't asked for your name."

Lu Chen paused his steps, his voice drifting back faintly, "Imperial Dou, Lu Chen!"

Imperial Dou Team was the name Qin Ming had recently finalized for their soul fighting team.

"Imperial Dou?"

Leng Shuang watched Lu Chen and Xiao Wu's retreating figures, a hint of curiosity showing in her eyes.

As soon as they left the forest, Xiao Wu asked with some doubt, "Skywater Academy? Are they from Skywater City then?"

Lu Chen nodded. Their first planned destination for their soul fighting plan was Skywater City, where Skywater Academy was located.

For the next period, Lu Chen took Xiao Wu to properly experience the hustle and bustle of the human world before returning to Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

By the time the two returned to the academy, four days had already passed.

As soon as they got back to the villa, they saw Zhu Zhuqing sitting on the sofa in the living room, cultivating.

Her black tight suit made her proud figure look even more fiery.

Moonlight spilled onto Zhu Zhuqing, adding a touch of sacredness to her.

Hearing the sound, Zhu Zhuqing opened her eyes and saw Lu Chen and Xiao Wu returning safely. A smile appeared on her usually cold face.

Xiao Wu came to Zhu Zhuqing's side and said, "Zhuqing, my soul power has reached level forty-one, and we even encountered an Evil Soul Master..."

Zhu Zhuqing listened to Xiao Wu's experiences over the past few days with a smile, nodding in response from time to time, but her gaze involuntarily drifted towards Lu Chen.

Lu Chen asked, "Zhuqing, did anything happen while I was gone?"

Zhu Zhuqing thought for a moment and replied, "Dugu Yan brought Ling Ling over a few times, but when she learned you weren't back, she left."

Confusion flickered in Lu Chen's eyes, then he seemed to recall something, and a look of understanding dawned in his eyes.

At night, after Lu Chen washed up, he lay down on the bed to sleep. The mental fatigue from traveling these past few days was not something that meditation cultivation could easily dispel.

Midnight. A pink figure tiptoed and pushed open Lu Chen's room door.

Xiao Wu, on her toes, approached Lu Chen's side, making almost no sound.

Lu Chen had actually woken up long ago but hadn't made a sound.

He opened his eyes and looked at Xiao Wu before him with a gentle gaze.

Xiao Wu's pretty face flushed, and she stammered, "I... I can't sleep alone..."

Hearing this, Lu Chen knew this little rabbit wouldn't be returning to her own room tonight.

He simply extended his right arm and gently pulled Xiao Wu into his embrace.

Xiao Wu felt her body lighten and then firmly landed in a warm embrace.

Lu Chen held Xiao Wu with his right arm and said softly, "Sleep, there's training tomorrow."

"En!"

Xiao Wu subconsciously snuggled into Lu Chen's embrace, burying her head in the hollow of his neck.

In just a moment, her breathing gradually steadied, and the corner of her mouth involuntarily curved into a faint smile. Even her long eyelashes drooped docilely.

Occasionally, she would let out a soft hum.