"Tang Xuan, when you come back, let's have another proper fight." Er Ming's words were simple, but the affection he showed Tang Xuan was utterly sincere.
"Tang Xuan, I'm very much looking forward to seeing what heights you'll have reached when we meet again," Da Ming said as well.
"Take care, both of you. The day we meet again won't be far off! I'm going." Tang Xuan spread his Dragon Wings and flew into the sky, leaving only Da Ming and Er Ming at the Lake of Life, gazing after him.
Tang Xuan flew for a while, then suddenly landed after leaving the core region of the Star Dou Great Forest. He bounded between the trees, racing swiftly along the ground. Finally, he stopped on the trunk of a large tree and turned his head to glance behind him. "You're really sticking close. I can't shake you off," he muttered. He had sensed a tail following him shortly after taking flight, and even after running for so long, he still hadn't lost them. Clearly, this person was no weakling.
"Since I can't shake you off, I'll play with you and see just who you are." He feigned another leap forward, and sure enough, movement came from behind him. But Tang Xuan abruptly changed his motion. The Godslayer Sword flashed into his hand as he whipped around. He slashed, sending sword light blasting out. A large tree behind him was severed at the waist. When it fell, a Black-Robed Man stood revealed behind it, completely unharmed. He showed not a trace of panic at being discovered, simply watching Tang Xuan with deep eyes beneath his hood. Tang Xuan hadn't expected him to have covered his face with black cloth as well, making his features impossible to discern. He stood with his