Divine Realm

Above Sun-Moon Lake, towering waves crashed and raging billows surged. After the final move passed, the battle fell silent. Amid the pouring rain, two figures emerged.

The two stood at opposite extremes, yet both atop the pinnacle. Their final sword strike had been their only true meeting.

"A draw."

A grave look flashed through the eyes of the onlookers as they spoke.

"You let me win."

The demon body spoke calmly, then turned and left.

Outside the battlefield, Yin'er saw this, released Red Luan's hand, and trotted after him.

"What a breathtaking contest of swords." Seeing the battle end, the Golden Radiance Emperor sighed.

"Unfortunately, no victor was decided."

The Moonlit Tower Master smiled faintly.

"Had they continued, life and death would have been decided. The atmosphere was wrong," the Golden Radiance Emperor replied.

The Moonlit Tower Master smiled lightly, glanced at the woman beside him, and said, "Red Luan, we should leave as well."

"Mm."

Red Luan nodded.

The two walked one after the other. As they passed the Realm King and Yao Ji, the Moonlit Tower Master paused slightly and smiled. "When the princess is wed, this tower master shall come drink the wedding wine. Farewell, you two."

Having said this, the Moonlit Tower Master did not linger and strode toward the edge of the Royal Territory.

Over Sun-Moon Lake, the Phoenix Body waved a hand and sheathed his sword. All the sword intent around him withdrew, leaving not the slightest trace to be felt.

The Red Luan Princess stepped forward and asked with concern, "Are you all right?"

"I am unharmed."

The Phoenix Body's expression remained calm.

In the distance, the Red Luan Realm King looked at the red-clad young man at the center of the lake, ripples of light flickering in his eyes. After a moment,