Wang Wen calmly watched Life Qi surge toward him, completely unconcerned. Just as he had said, he didn't take Master Cao seriously.
But the Life Qi suddenly changed. An indescribable rhythm rang in the ears of countless living beings.
In... out. In... out. In... out.
Was that... breathing?
Lu Yin felt it. Palm of Life and Death Tribulation felt it, as did God King, Blood Tower Supreme, Shocking Gate Supreme Lord, the Death Universe's Eternal Life Realm skeletons, Liu Ye God, Ba Rong, and many others. At that moment, they all heard the sound of breathing.
The breathing wasn't loud. Rather, everyone could hear it, as if someone were breathing right beside their ears.
At that moment, Master Cao seemed like a stranger to Lu Yin. His bearing had changed, as had his gaze. It was as if he had grown taller, standing in front of Lu Yin and leaving him dazed. For a moment, Lu Yin thought he saw the Progenitor, and Azure Lotus Supreme.
Wang Wen frowned and slowly turned around. He had heard the breathing too, but it wasn't coming from Master Cao. It was—Wang Xiaoyu.
Master Cao stood in front, Wang Xiaoyu behind him.
The sound of both their breathing rang in Wang Wen's ears at the same time.
Wang Wen looked at Wang Xiaoyu in surprise.
Wang Xiaoyu slowly breathed in and out, matching Master Cao's rhythm exactly. She was standing too close to him.
Wang Miaomiao stared at Wang Xiaoyu in shock. "Xiaoyu, you...?"
"So that's it. You've been searching for me all this time, but it was really for this day?" Wang Wen gave Wang Xiaoyu a long look, then turned to Master Cao. "When did this happen?"
Master Cao's voice rang out, without interrupting his breathing. "I've lost track."
Wang Wen stroked