The arena was unusually quiet at this moment. Everyone stared at Su Chen, subconsciously swallowing, their hearts filled with awe and fear.
"Master!"
A shout, like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, instantly shattered the tranquility of the scene.
Everyone snapped out of their daze and turned their gazes in one direction. In the distance, Murong Jingyi was running towards them with great strides, eventually arriving in front of Gong Yuluo.
Gong Yuluo aback for a moment, then said, " Jingyi."
Murong Jingyi threw herself into Gong Yuluo's arms and burst into tears, tears streaming down her face. "Master, I was so worried! Are you alright?"
Gong Yuluo a warmth in her heart, and a smile appeared on her face. "It's nothing, it just might take a long time to heal."
At this point, her expression suddenly changed, her body cracked, and every inch of her body was enduring unimaginable pain, as if she were being gnawed by millions of ants.
Moreover, consciousness began to blur, memories became chaotic, as if countless scorching steel knives were frantically cutting into the depths of the soul, and sharp pain surged like waves, one after another, without a moment's respite.
Gong Yuluo suddenly clutched her head with both hands, her face contorted in extreme pain; her once stunningly beautiful features were now covered with lines of agony.
"Master!"
Murong Jingyi looked bewildered, her eyes filled with panic and helplessness, her body trembling slightly, unsure of what to do.
"Valley Master!"
Upon seeing this, the elders and disciples of Immortal Spirit Valley also changed their expressions and hurriedly came to his side, their eyes filled with worry.
Murong Jingyi asked anxiously, "Elder, what's wrong with the Valley Master?"
The Grand Elder said gravely, "The Valley Master has suffered a backlash. Because the burning of his divine soul and physical body lasted for too long, the backlash will be even more severe."
"Ah!"
Gong Yuluo out a painful groan, her eyes tightly closed, her brows furrowed, and large beads of sweat rolled down her face.
Murong Jingyi clenched her hands tightly, her eyes gradually reddening, her face full of worry. "Elder, please help the Valley Master!"
"Well."
The Grand Elder sighed softly, his expression complex, "This backlash... there's nothing I can do about it."
Murong Jingyi cried and said, "Impossible! Elder, you must have a way, right?"
The Grand Elder said gravely, "The Valley Master's backlash is too severe. Unless the Immortal Emperor intervenes, the Valley Master can only rely on himself to overcome it."
" Immortal Emperor?"
As if realizing something, Murong Jingyi hurriedly rushed out of the crowd, her eyes scanning around, and finally found the person she was looking for.
And this person was none other than Su Chen.
Su Chen was sitting on a rock, holding a fairy fruit in his hand, leisurely eating melon.
Murong Jingyi strode up to Su Chen, sobbing, "Big brother, can you please save my master?"
Click!
Su Chen took a bite of the immortal fruit but did not respond.
Upon seeing this, Murong Jingyi bit her red lips and immediately prepared to kneel down. However, just as she was about to kneel, a mysterious force enveloped her, making it impossible for her to kneel.
Su Chen tossed the fruit pit aside, sighed softly, and said helplessly, "I should have run away earlier."
He shook his head and looked at Murong Jingyi, "For your sake, I'll intervene one more time."
Upon hearing this, Murong Jingyi was overjoyed and said with tears in her eyes, "Thank you, thank you, big brother!"
Su Chen jumped off the rock and walked straight toward Gong Yuluo.
Murong Jingyi quickly followed.
"Senior!"
The nine elders of Immortal Spirit Valley bowed respectfully to Su Chen, their eyes filled with reverence. The surrounding disciples, seeing this, also quickly returned the bow, their faces showing admiration for Su Chen.
Su Chen ignored them and looked at Gong Yuluo, whose face was full of pain. He slowly extended a finger and then pointed it. In an instant, a powerful life force surged into Gong Yuluo's body.
Under everyone's incredulous gaze, Gong Yuluo's physical body instantly recovered, and her previously weak soul also became strong again.
This left everyone in Immortal Spirit Valley stunned.
"Wow, what kind of technique is this? It's amazing!"
"Yes, it's truly unbelievable that the Valley Master's injuries, which were so severe, could be healed in an instant."
"So this is the Immortal Emperor? He is indeed as powerful as the rumors say!"
The disciples of Immortal Spirit Valley looked at Su Chen with stars in their eyes.
Murong Jingyi finally breathed a sigh of relief.
The Second Elder was somewhat bewildered, "Can a damaged soul be healed?"
The Grand Elder said solemnly, "Such methods are unheard of, even to me."
The Third Elder said, "I'm afraid this senior is even more extraordinary than we imagined."
The elders nodded, agreeing with the Third Elder's statement.
Gong Yuluo's expression was no longer pained, and her pale face gradually became rosy. After a moment, she slowly opened her eyes, her eyes filled with a trace of confusion.
"Master!"
Murong Jingyi rushed to his side, her face already covered in tears.
Gong Yuluo to her senses, looked at Murong Jingyi, and smiled slightly, "Silly girl, why are you crying?"
Murong Jingyi said in a trembling voice, "I... I was so worried about you just now."
Gong Yuluo up from the ground, reached out and touched Murong Jingyi's head, and said with relief, "I'm alright, don't worry."
The Grand Elder then asked, "Valley Master, how are you feeling?"
Gong Yuluo smiled and said, "Very good."
At this moment, everyone's tense nerves gradually relaxed. They had all been worried for Gong Yuluo just now; the backlash looked like something an ordinary person couldn't withstand. Fortunately, Su Chen healed her, otherwise Gong Yuluo might have died.
This is no joke, because Gong Yuluo burned her physical body and soul for too long, only stopping when she was almost on the verge of death. As a result, the backlash was extremely terrifying.
Such a backlash is something most people simply cannot withstand, so if Su Chen doesn't intervene, Gong Yuluo undoubtedly die!
Su Chen glanced at Gong Yuluo, then turned and left without hesitation, saying nothing.
"Young Master, wait a moment!" Gong Yuluo suddenly called out.
Su Chen paused, a barely perceptible smile appearing on his lips, but he quickly regained his composure, turned his head, and calmly asked, "What is it?"
Gong Yuluo seemed to have made an important decision. She took a deep breath and then said, "Vice Dean of the Academy's Alchemy Institute, I wonder if I still have a chance?"
Su Chen smiled faintly, "Of course."
Gong Yuluo nodded, slowly rose, and respectfully bowed to Su Chen, "Dean."
This scene left everyone around except Murong Jingyi completely bewildered, utterly confused about what was happening.
The Grand Elder hesitated for a moment, then said, "Valley Master..."
Gong Yuluo suddenly said, "I'll explain to you later."
Upon hearing this, the Grand Elder chose to remain silent.
Gong Yuluo looked at Su Chen, "I need to make arrangements for Immortal Spirit Valley before I can take up my post at the academy."