Sharp-Tailed Swift Gives Its Allegiance

Once the dust settled, everyone focused their eyes on the scene.

Xiao Yin stood in the center, the Eternal Night Calamity Wings behind him slowly folding away and turning into streams of dark-gold light that vanished into his body.

His breathing was steady. There were only faint beads of sweat on his forehead, while his eyes shone with a trace of exhilaration.

Bai He had already dismissed his Martial Soul Avatar. He panted lightly, his complexion even more sallow than before, clearly having expended a great deal of energy.

The two had arrived almost simultaneously, their order impossible to distinguish with the naked eye.

But those standing at the edge of the field all possessed keen eyesight.

Yang Wudi and Niu Gao exchanged a look and both let out soft sighs.

Bai He sensed it himself. He looked at where Xiao Yin stood, then at his own position. A bitter expression surfaced on his face before giving way to heartfelt admiration.

He cupped his hands, his voice carrying both labored breaths and respect. "Marquis... your speed is truly astounding. This old man... admits defeat! The difference was... no more than half a step."

In that final sprint just now, Xiao Yin had relied on the limit-breaking burst of the Eternal Night Calamity Wings to pull ahead by the slightest margin. His toes had touched down almost at the same moment Bai He's heels landed, yet that nearly imperceptible difference had decided the outcome.

Xiao Yin returned the salute and said sincerely, "Clan Head Bai is too modest. If Xiao had not been fortunate enough to obtain this External Soul Bone, then in terms of speed and movement techniques alone, I would be no match for Clan Head Bai. The Sharp-Tailed Swift is the fastest in the world—its reputation is well