Battle Through the Heavens: Obtaining the Extraction System at the Start

"Rest assured. When you were abducted, Yan Ran rushed back to Starfall Pavilion day and night and informed me at once. That was how I was able to quickly locate Earth Fiend Hall and come rescue you overnight."

He paused, a faint smile flashing through his eyes as he added,

"That girl must be frantic with worry at the pavilion right now, thinking about her master's safety every day. You should return to Starfall Pavilion as soon as possible and reunite with her. It will put her mind at ease, so she doesn't worry herself sick day and night."

Learning that Nalan Yanran was safe and had already returned to Starfall Pavilion, the tension in Yun Yun's nerves finally eased. Much of the gloom shrouding her stunning face dissipated, and she revealed a rare, genuine smile of relief. The worry between her brows faded considerably as well.

She raised her eyes to Xiao Ling, gratitude and concern filling them as she spoke sincerely,

"Xiao Ling, I will bring Yan Ran to visit you and properly thank you for saving our lives when you return to Starfall Pavilion. But after this, you'll be facing the Soul Hall experts alone. You must be careful! My cultivation is weak, and I know little of the strength of a high-tier Half-Saint, so I cannot be of much help. But if you truly cannot defeat him, do not force yourself into a fight. Leave as soon as you can. With your strength, even if you cannot defeat a Half-Saint, protecting yourself should not be a problem, right?"

"You need not worry about that." Xiao Ling lightly waved a finger, a carefree curve rising at his lips while confidence that looked down upon the world surged in his eyes. "To tell you the truth, my strength