Even Lan Fang Ziyi knew Yun Huanling's identity, so presumably the elders and seniors of the Heavenly Secret Sect already knew as well.
A question suddenly surfaced in Su Jiu's mind. She hesitated, but ultimately chose to ask.
"What was your sect's stance after learning that Yun Huanling was the Heaven-Connecting Tower?"
This time, Lan Fang Ziyi remained silent for so long that Su Jiu thought he would not answer.
"Abandon Yun Huanling to save the Azure Realm."
Su Jiu closed her eyes briefly. In truth, the answer did not surprise her. Part of her even felt that it was just as she had expected.
Yet, for some reason, her heart still ached terribly. Was it for Yun Huanling...?
Then the favor Lan Fang Ziyi wanted from her must have stemmed from his personal feelings.
Su Jiu suddenly smiled. That was good, too. There was still someone in this world who thought he mattered more than the Azure Realm. If that fellow knew, he would probably be very happy.
"He's lucky to have a Senior Brother like you."
"He's lucky to have a friend like you, too."
Su Jiu and Lan Fang Ziyi exchanged a smile. "I'll do everything I can to rescue him."
Lan Fang Ziyi said to Su Jiu with equal solemnity, "Thank you."
It was not Yun Huanling's fault that the Azure Realm had ended up like this. Why should he have to bear it all?
It was unreasonable to begin with.
Many people believed he was the sliver of hope Yun Chong had left for future generations ten thousand years ago. This was Yun Huanling's fate. He was destined for this, destined to face this calamity. For the Azure Realm, for the greater good everyone held in their hearts, he ought to make this sacrifice...
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