Late Nascent Soul cultivator Ji Yu's unhurried voice rang out from afar: "I thought the cultivator Little Yezi admired was some kind of genius! Turns out he was nothing special. This young master has been waiting here for ages, yet you only arrived so late..."
"Who?!" Bai Fei cried out in shock.
As Ji Yu's figure emerged from the space ahead, Bai Fei stared in disbelief and pointed at him. "You... How could you be here?"
"Bai Fei, if you can come here, why can't this young master?" Ji Yu smiled faintly. "How could you possibly understand the abilities of us late Nascent Soul cultivators?"
"Fellow Daoist, hurry and leave with Bai..." Bai Fei immediately understood Ji Yu's intentions. Without another word, he made a prompt decision, waved at Xiao Hua, and flew backward, fleeing toward the way they had come...
"Hehe, once you've entered the maze formation, where else can you run?" Ji Yu's body flickered, turning into a streak of rainbow light as he gave chase.
Bai Fei understood Ji Yu's intentions, so how could Xiao Hua not? He had no desire to get involved in such a jealous dispute, but Bai Fei had called for him before leaving, clearly intending for them to join forces. And as Ji Yu flew toward him, there was ill intent in his gaze as well. Cursing inwardly, Xiao Hua activated his movement technique and followed behind Bai Fei, pretending to flee.
It had to be said that Bai Fei was swift and decisive. Xiao Hua used only the strength appropriate for the mid-Nascent Soul stage, yet he could barely even see Bai Fei's back. Ji Yu behind Xiao Hua, meanwhile, seemed like a cat toying with a mouse and did not press especially hard. However, after less than the time it