Chapter 28:

Yao Yao applauded as she pretended to watch her brother and Snakey’s match with great seriousness.

It turned out that Master Ji was indeed a genius who could easily defeat the Sword Saint male lead.

The Yu Ji Sword in his hand had just consumed three spirit stones and was radiating a dazzling aura as it was activated.

Yao Yao nodded solemnly, pointing and gesturing, “Mm, yes, good job.”

“That move was brilliant.”

In reality, her cheeks were already flushed.

Chong Yan’s face felt as cold and refreshing as ice cream when she gave him a kiss.

A whirlpool appeared on Yao Yao’s cheek uncontrollably.

On the other side, the match entered its final stage.

Ji Rong, on the shore, felt his sister watching, and the Sword Spirit sister also sensed the little angel’s gaze. Rarely, the two reached a consensus and decided to showcase themselves. In an ordinary sparring match, they unexpectedly displayed a perfect fusion of human and sword, achieving a harmonious unity.

Their presence was awe-inspiring, and their sword struck straight for the snake.

Wen Yu was overwhelmed. What kind of illness did they have?

Wasn’t it just a sparring match?

So, they’re powerful, and they think they’re elegant?

Finally, the Black Snake understood that the people on the shore were far more dangerous than Little Pearl. Distorted, it slithered away.

“No more fighting, no more fighting.”

It crawled away in darkness, waiting for the next time they entered the water.

Ji Rong collected his sword gracefully, and the sword hummed. Both of them were satisfied with their performance, achieving a brief reconciliation.

Yao Yao applauded enthusiastically. “Great job, brother and sister! You’re amazing!”

They modestly waved their hands, feeling almost overwhelmed with joy.

Meanwhile, Yao Yao felt a familiar presence beside her, one that was cold and refreshing.

Chong Yan approached.

After being kissed by the little girl, he no longer hid alone in the corner.

Yao Yao’s ears twitched, and they turned even redder. She didn’t dare to look directly at Chong Yan, for some reason.

Chong Yan’s heart was still beating.

His frozen heart hadn’t sensed anything for tens of thousands of years. This incessant throbbing made him restless, instinctively feeling that he needed to stay by her side to be at ease.

So, the tall divine being walked over, touched his chest, and whispered to Yao Yao, “I felt it.”

Yao Yao blushed even more. “W-What did you feel?”

She turned her head, her clear deer-like eyes showing a hint of curiosity. “Hmm?”

Chong Yan looked at her rosy cheeks, resembling ripe apples, and his sharp teeth unconsciously ground together.

He wanted to bite.

But Chong Yan restrained himself and replied, “Another heart.”

Yao Yao blinked. “…”

Chong Yan sensed the presence of another heart. This confirmed Yao Yao’s speculation.

As the core, mainline, and soul of the Four Region of Spirit Continent, the male and female leads disappeared for a period of time after the Grand Event.

Perhaps the Spirit Continent believed that the male lead had absorbed the power of the ancient demon’s heart and didn’t know that he had just obtained it during that period.

This misinformation was frustrating. The whole world was glorifying Li Cangyan, providing him with ample advantages and favorable interpretations of his actions. Truly, he was the son of the heavenly path’s fortune.

Now that Chong Yan sensed the presence of another heart, they had gained the upper hand. Otherwise, if they allowed the male lead to seize it and possess the power to battle Chong Yan, the situation would become troublesome.

However, the Ten Thousand Spirit Mountain in Guanshan was always under the jurisdiction of the capital. Its deepest regions were even part of the forbidden area, with countless restrictions. It would be a bit troublesome to enter.

If they were to go and search, it was likely that the forces behind Li Cangyan would inform him of this information, urging him to find the heart of the ancient demon in Guanshan.

Yao Yao worriedly grabbed Chong Yan’s hand and asked, “How did you deal with him last time?”

Chong Yan turned his head, but inadvertently, his gaze fell on her lips as they opened and closed. His fingertips unconsciously curled up before he slowly realized what she was asking.

How he had defeated that ex-fiancé of hers…

“Quite heavy,” Chong Yan said.

And her kiss was very light, Chong Yan thought.

Yao Yao didn’t know what the ferocious beast was thinking, but she felt a little relieved.

If Chong Yan could say that the hits were heavy, then Li Cangyan, no matter how overpowered he was, would definitely be left severely injured.

However, before they left, Yao Yao still needed to make sure.

Because they were searching for the heart of the ancient demon, it was something that a cultivator must do, but it wasn’t necessary for her brother, sister, and Snakey.

And because this part of the main plot was ominous, Yao Yao couldn’t know what troubles they might encounter, so they didn’t need to take this risk.

“Brother, Chong Yan and I are going into Guanshan. You and the Sword Spirit sister don’t have to accompany us. The Black Snake too.”

Chong Yan stood a few meters behind her, and upon hearing this, he slightly lowered his head, feeling a bit delighted.

They were a group.

So, Chong Yan nodded expressionlessly in agreement.

On the other side, Ji Rong, with his sword in hand, stood up and declared, “If it’s dangerous, then all the more reason for me to go.”

Although that person was present, Ji Rong still considered it his duty to protect his sister. Moreover, as long as they weren’t in the sea, his perfect divine transformation realm was unmatched in the Four Region of Spirit Continent.

Besides, now that they knew the capital was supporting Li Cangyan’s actions, it was necessary for Ji Rong to stop him.

“I’ll go with you,” said the Yu Ji Sword Spirit. “He doesn’t have any money.”

Ji Rong, was speechless.

Yao Yao was touched and blinked her eyes before finally looking at Wen Yu.

The magnificent black snake tail was already winding its way into the mountains.

“Come on, come on.” Snakey said. “Snakey doesn’t understand your humans’ complicated relationships. Snakey just wants to experience the beauty of being a snake.”

Everyone fell silent.

Since that was the case, Yao Yao didn’t say anything more.

In the future plot, the Four Region of Spirit Continent would be engulfed in chaos. Now that they had disrupted the plans of the male lead and his backers, it would be difficult for them to be safe. The Chang Sword Sect still faced unknown dangers.

Being able to obtain the heart of the ancient demon to help Chong Yan regain his divine power would also assist the Chang Sword Sect.

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“This oversight was indeed unexpected. I didn’t think that scumbag would regain his strength from the talisman.”

“But we don’t have to lose hope.”

“Missing the Hour Glass of Azure Feathers doesn’t mean we’re at a dead end.”

In the inner chamber of the Sword Saint, the flickering flames formed a vague human shape. With a dignified air, he looked at the person lying on the bed.

The Hour Glass of Azure Feathers was meant to serve as a stepping stone for obtaining the heart of the ancient demon in a reasonable manner. Besides, that power was of no use to the ancient demon himself and had already been returned to the depths of the sea.

However, at this moment, Li Cangyan, who had been severely injured by the ancient demon, the once prestigious Sword Saint of the righteous path, was still in a terrible state.

Li Cangyan should be the only person in the world who had directly faced the ancient demon’s ice flames. If it weren’t for the protection of his life artifact, he probably would have perished on the spot. But even though he had saved his life, he could only lie there, with half of his body burned, relying on the entire Wuji Sect to empty their stores of White Jade Healing Ointment to keep his body intact.