Inside the Dragon-Trapping Tower.
After a month in seclusion, Xu Taiping finally emerged.
But unlike what Dongfang Yuejian and the others had imagined, it was not because he had successfully inherited the Heaven-Replenishing Book or removed the soul seals on his body. He had been startled awake.
To be precise, he had been startled awake by an image related to Fairy Lingyue that had suddenly appeared in his mind.
In that image, Fairy Lingyue and Immortal Elder Wuji were plummeting into a dark abyss. As they fell, he could see raging flames burning soundlessly and hear wails rising one after another, screams and sobs weaving a heart-chilling movement.
But the instant Fairy Lingyue and Immortal Elder Wuji both struck the ground, the nightmare-like image vanished altogether.
"Whew..."
Covering the scorching Lotus Eye with his hand, Xu Taiping let out a long breath and said:
"Lotus Eye, was that something you sensed?"
The Lotus Eye's voice immediately sounded in his mind:
"Yes, but I can't determine whether it was merely some sort of premonition or reality."
With even the Lotus Eye unable to be certain, the unease in Xu Taiping's heart immediately grew stronger.
But in the end, Xu Taiping still took a deep breath and said:
"Even if it was a real scene, I believe Sister Lingyue will surely turn danger into safety."
At the same time, he silently added:
Even if the worst happens, once she sees the words I left her, she'll surely find a way to keep herself safe.
At that thought, Xu Taiping's expression abruptly hardened. Then, with a slap, he struck his cheeks hard with both hands and muttered in a low voice:
"Xu Taiping, from now on, don't think about anything other than doing everything you can to improve your cultivation."
"Otherwise, even if