Specks of golden light drifted away, and Gao Xian returned to Divine Firmament Hall.
Beside him, Hai Yuan still stood with his head bowed and eyes lowered, seemingly unaware of the battle that had just taken place.
Divine light flickered in Bai Yujing's pure white eyes. Just as she looked at him and was about to say something, the scattered golden light gathered once more, instantly transforming into Jin Yue.
Having taken a blow from the Army-Breaking Heavenly Sha Sword, Jin Yue was somehow whole in body and spirit, his vital essence surging. He appeared utterly unscathed.
Even holding the Supreme Subtle Miro Jade Emperor Mirror, Bai Yujing could not see through the reality of Jin Yue's state. This greatly surprised her.
In truth, Bai Yujing had not seen that clash clearly either.
Jin Yue had activated a dharma realm to sever inside from outside, even blocking the Nine Provinces Dharma Domain and the Supreme Subtle Miro Jade Emperor Mirror. Though Hai Yuan stood close at hand, he had no idea Gao Xian and Jin Yue had already exchanged blows.
A powerful sense of helplessness also rose in Bai Yujing's heart. Jin Yue's cultivation surpassed hers by far. Even within the Nine Provinces Dharma Domain, there was little she could do against a powerhouse like him.
Fortunately, there was still Gao Xian!
Though she had not understood what happened, she knew Gao Xian must have won!
Gao Xian had no time to communicate with Bai Yujing right now. The most important thing was to send Jin Yue on his way.
He knew that what he had slain was merely Jin Yue's projected avatar, so it could not be called any great victory. Within the Nine Provinces Dharma Domain, Jin Yue could establish a separate Grotto-Heaven, but the mana he could