Xing Yun knew of the relationship between Mu Bai and the Taoyuan Tribe, and she was also deeply moved by the love story between Tao Lan and Hai Ya. She wondered whether, if reality forced her hand, she too would have the courage to break free of her tribe's shackles and choose to be with the person she loved.
Of all the affairs in this world, apart from life and death, which were not trifles? Only love could make people pledge themselves to one another in life and death, could make them throw caution to the winds!
Xing Yun quietly led Mu Bai to the foot of the Mu Viewing Platform, where Tao Hang was competing with someone, but did not reveal his identity. She feared stirring up painful memories in Mu Bai's heart.
"Xing Yun, I'm all right. All these years, I've always kept the hatred over my tribe in my heart, but I'm not afraid to have it brought up."
Mu Bai spoke calmly, but hearing him made Xing Yun's heart ache. She could not feel what it was like to be tormented by hatred day after day, but she could feel the pain in her beloved's heart.
As for Tao Hang, a great fortuitous encounter had granted him the Ancient Wood Emperor Inheritance. His cultivation now pointed straight toward Dao Zun, and when he fought, his combat power was like the waters of a surging river, flowing on and on, seemingly without end. Such was the might of the Wood Emperor Inheritance: wherever plants and trees grew, he could borrow their power for his own use!
Mu Bai had cultivated a Five Elements Inner Core, and a World Tree seedling was growing in his Divine Sea. He knew plant-attribute auras like the back of his hand, and