Alex put up a token struggle.
But seeming to realize his strength was no match for the two alien powerhouses, he gave up resisting.
"We'll be taking our leave now. No need to see us off."
The Rimewind King spoke coldly, faintly disturbed currents of air appearing around him.
The sudden change in attitude made Lin Qinxue freeze again.
Instinctively sensing that something was wrong, she hurriedly called out to stop them.
"Wait!"
In the next instant, the Rimewind King inside the cell revealed a triumphant smile and raised his hand to strike the teleportation crystal at his waist!
White dome-like light immediately descended from the sky, Piercing through the prison cell sealed by restrictions and enveloping the three of them!
"Just as I thought, there's a problem!!" Lin Qinxue's gaze sharpened, her body reacting faster than her mind.
She instantly drew the Azure Luan Sword and lunged at Alex, who had yet to leave!
But to her utter surprise—
At the moment she sprang forward, a shadow moved even faster than she did!
At some point, Lin Tianxia had spread his arms and stood stiffly in the path of her sword!
No matter how cold-hearted Lin Qinxue was, she could not possibly harm her own father. She immediately forced the blade aside, trying to avoid a fatal strike.
That brief delay allowed the Rimewind King to retreat successfully.
For a moment, only swirling dust remained in the cell.
Although Lin Qinxue had desperately tried to redirect her strike, the sword technique had already been unleashed.
The Azure Luan Sword still pierced through Lin Tianxia's shoulder, spraying a small burst of blood.
As pain struck him, Lin Tianxia finally regained control of his body.
Seeing the wary suspicion on his third daughter's face, he hurriedly explained.
"It's me—I'm back!"
"Earlier,