Around the barrier, figures continually swept through the sky. Clearly, they were guarding the secret realm, keeping outsiders from approaching.
Outside the secret realm, five flames burned atop the surrounding peaks, each representing one of the five great powers.
"Let's go."
Seeing Ye Yun lost in thought, Nangong Xin patted her shoulder before flying toward one of the flames. Ye Yun hurriedly followed close behind him.
Here, she could sense several auras powerful enough to fill her with despair, so all she could do was stay behind Nangong Xin.
She had known Nangong Xin for five years. She knew he had something of a hypocrite's air about him, but no matter the circumstances, he had never shown her the slightest hostility.
That was why she had come as soon as Nangong Xin invited her. After all, Ye Yun was no fool.
Although Nangong Xin treated her very well, she truly felt nothing for him.
When they reached the mountaintop, they saw tents scattered everywhere. Flames blazed all around them, while young men and women moved through the camp.
"Senior Brother Nangong."
"Senior Brother Nangong is back. The one behind him must be Junior Sister Ye Yun, right?"
"Wow, Junior Sister Ye Yun is so beautiful. No wonder she's bewitched Senior Brother Nangong so thoroughly."
The moment they entered the camp, the young men and women smiled and greeted Nangong Xin, not forgetting to tease Ye Yun a few times as well. Ye Yun could only respond with a smile.
"Come on, Ye Yun. Let's go meet my master. I begged her for your spot for ages before she finally agreed, but she insisted on meeting you in person. There's nothing I can do about that."
After Nangong Xin finished speaking, Ye Yun's face filled with helplessness. This again. She had