Holding the Rear

Within the Golden Radiance Imperial Palace, the Golden Radiance Emperor's expression changed. Looking north, shock appeared on his face.

The Northern King was dead? How could that be?!

"Someone, summon Bai Qin to the palace at once," the Golden Radiance Emperor said gravely.

"Yes."

A black shadow appeared, accepted the order, and vanished.

North of the Golden Radiance Imperial Dynasty, east of Yanji City, a fierce battle had reduced the secluded estate to utter ruin, leaving none of its former appearance behind.

Ning Chen and the others did not linger. After gathering the medicinal herbs from the western courtyard, they departed swiftly.

With the Northern King slain, the remaining three kings received the summons at the same time and set out.

Not long after the group left, a graceful figure emerged from the void. The Eastern King appeared and gazed at the remnants of the battle, her eyes shimmering with flowing light.

Heading west, Ning Chen carried the unconscious Xia Ziyi on his back after he had used a forbidden move. They hurried across the wilderness, not daring to slow for even a step.

A demon who trusted no one could perhaps only allow himself to lower his guard briefly before the cherished friend in his memories.

"Unbelievable."

Behind the three of them, Lü Luo sighed softly. A demon, suspicious by nature, had actually been willing to pay such a tremendous price to protect others.

Just then, behind them, the winds and clouds churned across the horizon. Amid rumbling tremors, a powerful will drew steadily nearer.

"This is... the Eastern King."

Lü Luo turned back, looking at the rolling clouds in the distance as she spoke solemnly.

"I'll hold her off."

Marquis in Purple stopped and said.

"Not yet. Go, quickly."

Lü Luo answered in a low voice, then increased