New Hope (Thanks to Black Riemann for the 10,000 book coin reward!)

On a barren mountaintop, a gentle breeze lifted the hem of the young woman's white dress. Her exquisite face carried a cold, aloof pride as she gazed into the distance. The lingering glow of the setting sun fell over her, making her seem especially desolate.

Before long, a figure made his way up from the foot of the mountain. He was an exceptionally beautiful youth, his features handsome and refined. In terms of beauty alone, he was in no way inferior to the young woman standing atop the peak.

"What... did you want from me?" Wei Wu slowly walked over, looking at Lin Long as she stood there, unable to stop himself from sighing inwardly.

Back at Beauty Tomb, he had joined forces with Song Zheyuan to attack Azure Dragon and Lin Long. Afterward, Azure Dragon defeated him, leaving him no choice but to submit under Azure Dragon's command. Yet over all this time, Azure Dragon had treated him well. Any cultivation resources acquired by the [Akatsuki] organization that Wei Wu could use would be shared with him. He had clearly been treated as one of their own.

As for Wei Wu himself, during that subtle, imperceptible process, he had come to accept the [Akatsuki] organization and accept Azure Dragon. Whenever he considered a matter, he would place [Akatsuki]'s interests first. Sometimes, he would even be more inclined toward [Akatsuki] at the expense of his own clan's interests.

Now that he had suddenly heard of Azure Dragon's death, his feelings were extremely complicated, leaving him somewhat at a loss.

It was like prisoners released from prison. Although they had gained freedom, that freedom felt unfamiliar to them. Compared with it, they were actually more accustomed to prison life.

"Is the Caged Bird technique cast by Azure Dragon still there?" Lin