Lin Yan bade farewell to Xiao Fan and his companions, a trace of reluctance still lingering on his face.
But he also knew that things were exactly as Xiao Fan and the others had said. With his current strength, staying here would only make trouble for them...
Whether it was the Wind Lightning Pavilion's forces or the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan's encirclement, neither was something a Dou Emperor like him could interfere in. Despite the resentment filling his belly, Lin Yan could only leave for now and look forward to reuniting with Xiao Fan and the others in the Pill Region. Without his even realizing it, the gulf between them had widened to the point where his mere presence would be a burden...
Xiao Fan and Xiao Yan watched Lin Yan's departing figure without saying a word.
Their friendship with Lin Yan was genuine, and sending him away truly was for his own good. Having provoked the Wind Lightning Pavilion and the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan, with the Hall of Souls lurking in the shadows as well, they would likely face grave danger from here on...
Letting Lin Yan leave first was also a way to keep him out of this mire and ensure his safety...
Once Lin Yan was far away, their gazes returned to Zi Yan, who was still absorbing energy, and wry smiles appeared on their faces.
"Senior Brother, what do we do?"
Looking at Zi Yan, who had been wrapped in a huge cocoon after absorbing the energy of the heavenly demon phoenix blood essence, Xiao Yan turned helplessly to Xiao Fan. In this state, Zi Yan could not move at all...
As Xiao Fan studied the huge cocoon before him, a trace of golden energy flashed through his pupils. With Golden Eyes activated, he could