The Thought of Breaking Off the Engagement

A cold glint flashed in the Aquatic Cyan Scaled Dragon's vertical pupils as it glared fiercely at Ziyan, who stood with her hands on her hips, sticking out her tongue in mockery.

Then, its massive body, imbued with a fierce aura, immediately sped back towards the mountain peak.

Although the Seven-Leaf Xuanbing Lotus was useless to him, it could be exchanged for other things in the Magical Beast Mountain Range, making it his treasure. He had originally planned to wait for it to age further, but now it had been stolen.

Taking his things won't be so easy.

"Hey, you big stupid snake, don't go! Grandma hasn't had enough fun yet."

"Come and catch me!"

Seeing that the Aquatic Cyan Scaled Dragon did not attack her again and turned to leave, Ziyan mocked her repeatedly.

Judging from the reaction of the Aquatic Cyan Scaled Dragon, Nalan Chenfeng must have succeeded. However, in such a short time, it would be easy for him to catch up. Moreover, the surrounding area is the Aquatic Cyan Scaled Dragon's territory, and those Fifth-Rank Magical Beasts are not easy to deal with.

"Let's stick to the original plan for now. That guy's a bit strange, but we should be fine. If things get complicated, we'll ask Old Man Su for help..."

Recalling Nalan Chenfeng's initial instructions and that special method, Ziyan acted decisively without lingering. With a flap of her wings, she flew towards the Inner Academy.

Above the Magical Beast Mountain Range, a sea of clouds surged.

Nalan Chenfeng fully activated his Dou Qi Wings, rapidly traversing the Heavenly Palace.

Behind them, the roar of the Aquatic Cyan Scaled Dragon grew closer and closer.

"Such a young human, could they be a student from the Jia Nan Academy...?"

The Aquatic Cyan Scaled Dragon's vertical pupils locked onto Nalan Chenfeng ahead, its massive body sweeping across the sky.

The speed of Sixth-Rank Magical Beast is far beyond what Nalan Chenfeng One-Star Dou Wang, can match.

Therefore, even though Nalan Chenfeng was ahead by a certain distance and even activated the Purple Cloud Wings, with both wings overlapping, the distance between them was still decreasing at a speed visible to the naked eye.

"We're about to leave the territory of the Aquatic Cyan Scaled Dragon. Just a little further on, we'll reach the Inner Academy."

Nalan Chenfeng's immense spiritual perception spread out, his mind on guard, as he desperately tried to shake off the Aquatic Cyan Scaled Dragon behind him.

In terms of speed, the gap between One-Star Dou Wang and Dou Emperor is too great, and they can be easily caught up.

Fortunately, he had the Purple Cloud Wings, which increased his speed, and he was soon able to leave the territory of the Aquatic Cyan Scaled Dragon, pass through the outer area, and enter the Inner Academy.

The two Time Stop will be his talisman in crucial moments.

Jia Ma Empire, Misty Cloud Sect.

At the Misty Cloud Mountain Summit, clouds and mist swirl around.

Beneath the boundless clouds and mist, houses and pavilions are scattered in an orderly fashion, with magnificent palaces nestled among them, displaying an extraordinary aura.

Inside the central hall.

In the very center seat, a woman in a green dress sat gracefully.

The woman had fair, jade-like skin, a slender and graceful figure, and full, undulating breasts. A light blue palace dress perfectly outlined her slender waist and shapely curves.

What is most striking are the woman's eyes, clear as autumn water, which hold a serene and graceful quality, like a deep mountain pool, its depths unfathomable.

Yun Yun.

One of the Ten Great Experts of the Jia Ma Empire, Dou Huang expert, Misty Cloud Sect Master.

At this very moment, this renowned Dou Huang expert, who was famous throughout the Jia Ma Empire, was looking down at a girl dressed in a moon-white robe below the hall.

The girl was about fourteen years old, with a slender figure and a fair, delicate face. A pair of green pendants hung from her earlobes, swaying gently with her movements and sparkling in the sunlight as she entered the hall.

On the girl's sleeve was painted a golden star, a symbol of the strength of the Misty Cloud Sect disciple.

One-Star Dou Zhe.

Without a doubt, for a girl to reach the One-Star Dou Zhe at such a young age is an extremely outstanding talent, even in the entire Jia Ma Empire.

"Yanran, just say what's on your mind in front of your teacher."

Yun Yun's eyes, as clear as autumn water, lingered on Nalan Yanran's face for a moment, and she immediately noticed the lingering melancholy in her disciple's eyes, and spoke gently.

Nalan Yanran raised her head. Her delicate and bright white face lacked the arrogance she usually displayed in front of the Misty Cloud Sect disciples. Instead, she was filled with sullenness and resentment, and her eyes were slightly red, as if she had suffered some injustice.

"Teacher, I want to call off the engagement."

Nalan Yanran gritted her teeth and spoke, her voice filled with stubbornness, but it sounded more like a plea to her teacher, Yun Yun.

"Break off an engagement?"

Yun Yun was slightly taken aback, her clear eyes flickering slightly.

"You mean... your engagement with Xiao Yan, the young man from the Xiao Clan Wu Tan City?"

Compared to the Nalan Family, one of the Three Great Clans of the Jia Ma Empire, the Xiao Clan of Wu Tan City, though less famous, is still quite influential.

More than a decade ago, the Xiao Clan was a prominent family in the Jia Ma Imperial Capital, and Xiao Lin, Dou Wang), was one of the top ten strongest members of the empire among the older generation.

As for the marriage agreement Nalan Family and Xiao Clan families, her disciple Yanran had mentioned it to her several times. At that time, Xiao Yan, the genius of the Xiao Clan, was quite talented, and the sect had always intended to recruit him as a disciple.

However, for some unknown reason, after Xiao Yan broke through to the Dou Zhe, his Dou Qi began to decline rapidly. In recent years, he has remained at the Third Stage of Dou Qi and has been unable to cultivate Dou Qi. Thus, the matter was left unresolved.

And this Xiao Yan is engaged to her disciple Yanran.

"Yes, teacher."

Nalan Yanran nodded, her gaze resolute.

She'd had enough over the past few years.

She is the soon-to-be Young Sect Master of the Misty Cloud Sect, her teacher is Dou Huang expert throughout the Jia Ma Empire, her grandfather is an Imperial Marshal, and her brother is a thirteen-year-old Da Dou Shi. She is an unparalleled genius with extraordinary talent and potential.

However, her fiancé was a good-for-nothing who was stuck at the Third Stage of Dou Qi and unable to cultivate Dou Qi.

How could someone like that be worthy of her?

She admired her brother's genius and strength.

The strong should be with the strong, not be bound to a useless person by a marriage contract.

Thinking of this, Nalan Yanran felt an indescribable bitterness welling up in her heart.

Within the Misty Cloud Sect, although the disciples treated her with utmost respect, how could she not know what they were saying behind her back?

"The Young Sect Master of the Misty Cloud Sect, her fiancé is a good-for-nothing..."

"I heard that the young Dou Qi from the Xiao Clan only has the third level of Dou Qi..."

"..."

Every whispered remark felt like a sharp thorn piercing her heart.

She, Nalan Yanran, must take control of her own destiny.

"This matter was decided by your grandfather; it's not appropriate for your teacher to interfere in matters concerning the Nalan Family."

Yun Yun pondered for a moment, a thoughtful look flashing in her clear eyes.

"But if Yanran really doesn't like it, then she should talk to her grandfather and father. If that doesn't work, then the teacher can help her."

She really likes Yanran; she's a lot like she used to be. As her teacher, she'll definitely support her.

However, when it comes to marriage arrangements involving two families, the Xiao Clan of Wu Tan City may not be a big deal, but Old Master Nalan certainly has to take it into consideration.

But if Yanran insists on not doing so, she won't stand idly by and will let her be willful this once.

"Teacher, my grandfather won't agree."

Nalan Yanran gritted her teeth, her snow-white face filled with helplessness.

She had mentioned it to her grandfather over the past two years, but every time she brought it up, she would be scolded by him before she could even finish her sentence.

"The Nalan Family cannot do anything that betrays their promise!"

This was the reason her grandfather always gave, but she knew it was just an excuse.