"What cannot be obtained... always seems precious!" Xiao Hua nodded and said, "And once obtained? People never know how to cherish it! The human race is like this; it seems the Demon Race is no different!"
"This junior understands!" Dai Er said, casting a deep glance at Yuan Ya, who seemed oblivious to romance and only stared at Dongshan Yi to keep her from fleeing. "This junior will never follow in Empress's footsteps!"
As she spoke, Dai Er's right wing fluttered, and a sacred feather of light drifted out. The instant it appeared, it radiated an incomparably pure aura. Countless swan-like filaments of light emerged from it and rushed into the air!
"Great Sect Leader Master, this is the Heavenly Pure Feather. Forgive this disciple for concealing it earlier!" Dai Er said somewhat sheepishly, seeming to offer the Heavenly Pure Feather to Xiao Hua.
Xiao Hua had long since seen the Heavenly Pure Feather within his space. He smiled faintly and waved his hand. "This object is sacred. It need not pass through this old man's hands. Cast your technique yourself and let Empress know."
"Thank Great Sect Leader Master for forgiving this disciple's crime of concealment!" Lowering her proud head, Dai Er flapped her wings, and the Heavenly Pure Feather descended near the soul formation!
Whoosh... Before the Heavenly Pure Feather could even draw near, the centipede-like green glows flowing through the soul formation's radiance reacted at once. They flew out from the light and shadows, baring fangs and brandishing claws as they pounced upon the Heavenly Pure Feather! The Heavenly Pure Feather trembled faintly, looking exactly like a frail woman. Its blazing light shrank back, as though it were somewhat timid!
"Alas..." Xiao Hua had not expected the Heavenly Pure Feather to fear filthy things so greatly. At