The sounds of battle came from afar.
In the dark alley, Ji Xiaohan's gaze was icy.
He clenched his fists tightly.
Old Wan was fighting those people.
And there was simply no way he could help.
They called themselves the Five Riders, the Seven Shining Stars.
Yet without stepping into the realm of a Dragon Among Men, one could not even set foot within the enemy's spell domain.
Among the younger generation of Xuanyuan remnants, aside from Wan Chaohu advancing to become a Human Dragon, there was only Shen Youlin, the veterinarian. She had been serving as Wen Xiu's bodyguard and had remained within the Ultimate Bliss Parliament year-round.
"The openness and arrogance of the people of Ultimate Bliss coexist. They are willing to accept you, but only if you have sufficient value—if you can bring them resources and wealth."
"They are confident that Plague Extermination technology can stand against any Pestilence. Not even the Medical Department can stop their advance. The politicians have even regarded this omen of disaster sweeping across the world as an opportunity—an opportunity for Ultimate Bliss to dominate the entire world."
Ji Xiaohan sensed the spiritual power ahead.
Grease and blood collided with one another.
But the other side seemed to have already gained a considerable upper hand.
"Must... must inform..."
Clang.
It was like the sound of a clear spring flowing.
From The Depths of the alley, a young girl with a Plague-Slaying Blade at her waist walked over.
Her hair was entirely white, as though it flowed beneath the moonlight.
Ji Xiaohan's heart suddenly lurched.
That appearance—he had not seen it in a long time, yet he would never forget it for all eternity.
"Di... Di Qiuyan."
Ji Xiaohan was stunned.
It was real.
It really was Di Qiuyan!
The current Di Qiuyan