Lu Ren secretly left the Divine Court with Yun Qingyao. They went to Guixu Island, then on to Myriad Beasts Ancient Star.
Like a pair of celestial lovers, they wandered among the ancient stars.
Lu Ren showed Yun Qingyao the sights he had once seen and experienced the customs of different places with her.
Those were the happiest days Lu Ren had ever known. He was free of all restraint, with no schemes or deceit weighing on his heart.
Soon, two and a half months had passed.
Lu Ren and Yun Qingyao landed on a mountain peak on East Dragon Ancient Star.
"Lu Ren, Di Juntian will arrive in half a month. We should go back!" Yun Qingyao said, holding his hand.
Lu Ren suddenly struck Yun Qingyao's shoulder with his palm.
Bang!
Yun Qingyao spat blood and flew backward, slamming hard into the cliff face behind her.
"Lu Ren!"
Yun Qingyao stared at him in disbelief.
Lu Ren looked at her. "Qing Yao, of everyone in the God Slaying Alliance, you're the only one Di Juntian doesn't know. Forgive me for being selfish. My fight with him is a nine-deaths-one-life gamble. I could fail everyone under heaven, but I can't fail you!"
As he spoke, Lu Ren went over and carried Yun Qingyao into a cave, hiding her there. Then he set a ward at its entrance.
The blow had left Yun Qingyao so badly injured that she could barely move. Seeing Lu Ren outside, she shouted, "Lu Ren, no matter how great the danger, I want to face it with you! We're husband and wife. How can you be so selfish?"
"Qing Yao, how many times have you been selfish for my sake? This time, let me be selfish. If I win, I'll come find you at once.