If a misunderstanding arose, being punished herself would be a small matter. Bringing shame on the sect would be far worse.
With that in mind, she smiled and said a word to the young man, but showed no intention of leaving.
Since she had said she would handle it, she would see it through. She refused to believe the Endless Sea Aquatic Clans could turn the world upside down in Azure Underworld Cloud City, with a mighty Great Vehicle cultivator of the Human Race holding the fort.
"Mm. Be careful!"
Luo Yi steadied his breathing, still somewhat disordered from his earlier attack, and gave Hou Yue'er a quiet warning.
Then his figure slowly faded into nothingness, vanishing before everyone's eyes.
"Steward Hou, why did that Personal Disciple suddenly leave?"
After seeing the young man's formidable attack, everyone from Azure Underworld Cloud City and the surrounding settlements knew Luo Yi was a powerful cultivator.
Now that he had suddenly left, seemingly unwilling to involve himself any further, uncertainty spread across their faces.
"It's all right. Our sect's Personal Disciple has another urgent task to carry out. With me here, nothing will happen to you."
Seeing their anxious expressions, Hou Yue'er summoned her courage and offered them reassurance.
But the instant her words fell,
an enormous palm condensed from moisture above the sea appeared, blotting out the sky as it swept toward them.
"Ning Old Ghost, it seems you still haven't learned your lesson!"
"I told you: any cultivator who comes here to provide support and interferes with our Prince and Princess will die!"
The voice echoed across the waters near Azure Underworld Cloud City, cold and pitiless, brimming with murderous intent.
"I am Hou Yue'er, a Steward of the Heavenly Star Sect! Demon, cease your arrogance!"
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