Xiao Ziyan glanced at Su Chen and the other two, forced a smile, said nothing, and chased after Xiao Yue'er in the direction she had left.
Ye Lingxi watched this scene quietly, her delicate brows furrowed slightly, a hint of reluctance in her eyes. " Yue'er must be very sad. Brother, your rejection was too direct. You should have been more subtle. That way, Sister Yue'er wouldn't have been so heartbroken."
Yan Qingwu glanced at Su Chen but remained silent.
Su Chen shook his head helplessly. "You know, a subtle refusal may seem tactful, but it often leaves Human Heart feeling more disappointed. It's better to be direct and straightforward."
"Sigh~"
Ye Lingxi couldn't help but sigh softly, "I really don't know how many women you'll break your heart in the future."
Su Chen's face darkened, and he said speechlessly, "Do you expect me to fall in love with every woman I meet? Let me tell you, I'm a righteous man..."
At this point, he seemed to remember something, and changed the subject, "Anyway, matters of the heart should be treated with caution; one should not be promiscuous."
Hearing Su Chen's words, Yan Qingwu frowned, feeling that something was wrong, but she couldn't quite put her finger on it.
Ye Lingxi didn't think much of it. She chuckled, grabbed Su Chen's arm, and said with a grin, "Alright, brother, stop talking. I know you're not that kind of person. The reason I said those things just now was simply because I felt sorry for Sister Yue'er. Seeing her like that, I couldn't bear it, and I spoke without thinking in a moment of panic. Please don't take it to heart."
Su Chen shook his head slightly, looking in the direction Xiao Yue'er had left, and said calmly, "I hope she can get over this soon."
A woman was sitting on the riverbank. It was quiet and there was hardly anyone to be seen along the long riverbank.
The woman hugged her knees, her eyes dull and lifeless, gazing at the slowly flowing river, her heart filled with sorrow. A gentle breeze ruffled her hair, but could not dispel her grief. Her shoulders trembled slightly, as if she were trying her best to suppress the pain in her heart. Tears silently slid down her cheeks and dripped to the ground.
Behind her, Xiao Ziyan stared intently at her sorrowful back, her eyes filled with heartache and pity, as if the pain the woman was enduring was also weighing on her own heart.
Xiao Ziyan hesitated for a moment, then slowly sat down beside the woman. She didn't say anything, but gently pulled the woman into her arms.
The woman could no longer suppress her inner pain; a surge of sorrow welled up in her heart like a flood bursting its banks. Her body trembled slightly, and she first let out suppressed sobs, then burst into loud weeping. Tears streamed down her face like broken beads, and her cries echoed in the air.
The surrounding atmosphere was now filled with endless sorrow. Xiao Ziyan held the woman tightly in her arms, her face full of heartache.
The woman sobbed, her voice trembling, "Sister, is it... is it because I'm not... good enough? So... that's why she doesn't like me?"
Xiao Ziyan sighed softly, "Silly sister, can't you see? That Young Master Su Chen is from a completely different world from us. Your love for him is destined to end in sorrow."
Her voice was gentle as she stroked the woman's hair, continuing, "Sister, you must believe in your own worth. You are unique, and you don't need to deny yourself for someone who doesn't belong to you. The future is full of countless unknown possibilities, so what does one failed confession matter? Although you cannot be with Young Master Su Chen, there is surely someone in this world who is more compatible with you. That person is destined to wait for you in this vast world, so don't be sad anymore."
The woman seemed to find some solace, and she forced back her tears, saying, "But... but I have already seen the most outstanding man in the world. After this, which man could possibly catch my eye? I will inevitably compare him to other men."
Xiao Ziyan wanted to say something, her lips parted slightly, but when the words reached her lips, she didn't know how to begin.
Just then, something unexpected happened!
A vast and powerful aura, as boundless as the ocean, surged forth, shaking the heavens and earth as if a massive earthquake had struck. Everyone in the city was shocked and looked up in alarm.
In the sky, figures gleaming with mysterious light streaked across the heavens like shooting stars. Tens of thousands of powerful Dragon Clan marched in with overwhelming might. Their dragon might shook the heavens. Terrifying dragon roars rose and fell, seemingly shattering the very fabric of the sky. Their sharp dragon eyes revealed an aura of dominance that looked down upon the world. Wherever they passed, the space trembled, as if unable to withstand their immense power.
Meanwhile, in the sky on the other side, tens of thousands of powerful members of the Fire Phoenix Clan swept in like a dazzling sea of fire. The Fire Phoenix's wings were magnificent and dazzling. Each one was burning with scorching flames, radiating a Human Heart heat. The phoenix's cry was crisp and loud, as if proclaiming their majesty, holiness, and nobility to the entire Immortal Realm.
In the end, both the Dragon Clan and the Fire Phoenix Clan remained atop the Illusion City. Their gazes were fixed on the scene below, their eyes filled with endless indifference and hostility.
Inside the city, the once bustling crowd fell silent instantly, everyone staring at the sky in terror. The dark mass of the Dragon Clan warriors and the fiery Fire Phoenix Clan warriors, like an apocalyptic cloud, loomed over the city, their oppressive aura and divine might making it impossible for anyone in the city to breathe.
People's faces turned deathly pale, their eyes filled with endless fear. The timid ones' legs went weak, and they collapsed to the ground, yellow liquid seeping from between their trouser legs.
Xiao Yue'er stared intently at the sky, her expression grim. "I never expected the Fire Phoenix Clan to join forces with the Dragon Clan!"
Xiao Ziyan, standing to the side, looked solemn and didn't say anything, only clenching her fists. But she seemed to have thought of something, and her tense nerves gradually relaxed, and the worry in her eyes disappeared.
Xiao Yue'er looked at her, frowning, "Sister, aren't you worried?"
Xiao Ziyan replied, "Have you forgotten Young Master Su Chen?"
Xiao Yue'er was taken aback, then fell silent.
Seeing this, Xiao Ziyan sighed softly, shook her head, and looked up at the sky.
"Hahaha!"
A burst of wild laughter echoed through the air, followed by a middle-aged man suddenly standing at the forefront of the Dragon Clan. This man needed no introduction; he was none other than Ao Wei.
Ao Wei stood with his hands behind his back, looking down at the sky, a smirk playing on his lips. " Xiao Jing, today is your death day!"
On the other side, Feng Yan's figure appeared in the void. Feng Cangwu followed behind him.
At this moment, Feng Cangwu looked down, his body trembling slightly, his terrifying Emperor's Might extremely turbulent, and he seemed to be losing control.
Feng Yan glanced at him, but only for a moment before looking away.