After stepping through the spatial rift, they landed in the Hidden Azure Pavilion. At the familiar sight before her, Leng Yaozhu could not help breathing a sigh of relief.
Leng Yaozhu turned her gaze to Lin Fan, her eyes filled with gratitude, then slowly spoke.
"Lin Fan, if it hadn't been for you today, I'm afraid I really wouldn't have made it back."
A gentle smile curved Lin Fan's lips, and he slowly replied.
"There's no need to be so formal between us. I said I would protect you, and naturally, I wouldn't let you get hurt."
Lin Fan gently rested his hand on Leng Yaozhu's head. Feeling its weight, she could not help feeling a sense of reassurance. It was a feeling she could all too easily lose herself in.
"The Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament starts tomorrow. It'll be up to all of you to perform well in the matches ahead."
Hearing this, Leng Yaozhu nodded earnestly, making it clear that she would not disappoint him.
"All right, stay here for now. I'll go bring the others over."
Lin Fan then opened a Space Gate and brought Ling Luochеn back, along with Xiao Xiao and some students from the Azure Abyss Academy.
As for the Two Emperors of Ice and Snow, their cultivation was still insufficient, making it easy for others to recognize them as soul beasts at a glance. Being identified would cause trouble, and neither of them was interested in these competitions anyway.
With a casual wave of his hand, Lin Fan opened a Space Gate right in front of everyone.
"Let's go. Our destination is the Star Luo Empire."
Lin Fan took the lead in stepping through the Space Gate, and everyone followed. The next moment, they appeared in Star Luo City.
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