“Ji Rong,” Su Yilin suddenly stepped forward, her voice filled with sincere apologies. “Please accept my condolences.”

Ji Rong was momentarily stunned.

Su Yilin voice was filled with reverence. “A few days ago, an ancient demon violated the rules, and Senior Sister Ji voluntarily took the Soul Anchoring Nail into the Forsaken Abyss, injuring the ancient demon. She is the pride of our entire sect, and we will always remember her.”

“Yilin!” Li Cangyan angrily called out to her.

Ji Rong’s spiritual energy surged behind him.

The entire hall was filled with a surging wind, and Ji Rong’s Dao heart was on the verge of cracking. The originally azure spiritual flow started to become dark and heavy, his long hair covering his lowered eyebrows. In an instant, there was a tendency for him to fall into demonic cultivation.

Li Cangyan, who had been angry with Su Yilin attempt to be clever, suddenly realized something and immediately changed his tone.

“Yes, Yao Yao died in the Forsaken Abyss, and I am also deeply saddened. It’s all because of that cruel devil.”

If Ji Rong was provoked to the point of falling into demonic cultivation, he would no longer be a match for him, and his recent advancement to the Deity Transformation stage would be meaningless. He would become an enemy of the righteous path.

How could his sister die? How could she die?

Ji Rong’s mind was in a daze, and dark voices murmured in his ears like surging tides.

However, in that instant, a clear voice came from above, instantly dispelling the darkness.

“Brother!”

Ji Rong’s black aura instantly dissipated, and he turned his head hastily to look.

Yao Yao was holding onto the trunk of a towering tree outside the main hall, looking agile.

Not only was she unharmed, but her complexion was also healthier than before. A silver-white radiance surrounded her, seemingly from nowhere. Even though she stood on the tree in a strange manner, her slightly disheveled appearance was embellished by her transparent and beautiful deer-like eyes. She was stunning.

The entire Wuji Sect was in an uproar, and Su Yilin’s eyes widened instantly.

Ji Rong was stunned for a moment, then saw Yao Yao and couldn’t help but smile.

Ji Rong flew over and caught her steadily.

Li Cangyan reacted quickly.

He walked up, a gentle smile on his face. “Yao Yao, I knew you would be fine.”

She had intentionally returned at this time to resolve the situation for him. She really had deep feelings for him.

Li Cangyan walked over, wanting to hold Yao Yao’s hand, but she quickly avoided him. The bone pendant in her hand was so hot that it was almost burning.

Li Cangyan, feeling her shyness, said, “Please explain to Ji Rong, it’s all a misunderstanding. Yao Yao, are you okay?”

His eyes carried a gentle hint, knowing that Yao Yao would definitely help resolve the situation.

Ji Rong’s mind was in a daze, but he finally heard Yao Yao say, “Brother, can you listen to me?”

Yao Yao had a bright smile, and she quickly put aside the bone pendant in her hand. Her round eyes sparkled, and she couldn’t help but laugh.

Is it necessary to make excuses for this unworthy man?

In an instant, everyone’s gaze was focused on the young girl.

Su Yilin bit her lip and stared at Yao Yao intently, while the other disciples of the Wuji Sect had strange expressions on their faces.

Everyone hoped that Yao Yao would consider the bigger picture and bring an end to this chaotic situation with dignity.

This was what she should do.

Yao Yao held the bone pendant tightly in her palm and turned to Ji Rong, saying, “Brother, I’m fine.”

Ji Rong looked deeply at her and breathed a sigh of relief.

However, Yao Yao then said, “Brother, beat them up.”

Ji Rong was taken aback.

She was fine because she was lucky. These guys had just wanted to lead her brother astray.

Li Cangyan frowned and said, “Yao Yao, what are you saying?”

She was only a Qi refining stage, yet she dared to provoke a conflict between them here.

And then, in the next moment…

A flash of light emanated from the girl’s body, her hair flying wildly. She unexpectedly conjured a bronze long sword from the void.

She caught it and handed it to Ji Rong, saying, “Use this to give them a good beating.”

Li Cangyan exclaimed, “The Divine Weapon Dragon Spine Sword!”

“The pattern on it can’t be wrong.”

“How did it end up in Ji Yao’s hands?”

“Could it be… could it be that a high-level expert is secretly helping her?”

Amidst the chaos, Ji Rong burst into laughter.

He caught the Divine Weapon Dragon Spine Sword and shielded Yao Yao behind him, then swung it at Li Cangyan.

“Boom!”

In an instant, Li Cangyan was sent flying, crashing through the thick walls of the Hall with a loud bang.

“Master Ji!”

“Master Ji, please wait!”

Ji Rong felt an unprecedented sense of joy in his chest.

His newly broken through cultivation was rapidly integrating with his body, and his spiritual power flowed more freely. Even his damaged Dao Heart was quickly healing.

He knew that Yao Yao, who had been pampered by her parents and family since childhood, would never fall for a man who was unfaithful to her and had impure motives.

“Come back with me to Chang Sword Sect.”

“Brother will find you the best man in the world, whether it’s from the Eastern Sea or Jun Capital City. Whoever you like, alright?”

Yao Yao: “…”

The bone pendant in her hand, which had been warm all this time, suddenly lost its temperature, as if it had fallen into a cold abyss.

Li Cangyan spat out blood and gritted his teeth as he stood up.

“Master Ji, I advise you to think twice. I can overlook your attack, but you should consider whether you really want to oppose the Wuji Sect.”

“What Yao Yao likes is…”

Before he could finish his sentence, a mysterious aura suddenly swept across Spirit Continent.

A familiar, ghostly, and chilling pressure made the cultivation world realize in an instant…

“The cruel devil…that cruel devil!” someone stumbled in, “It’s coming out again!”

Boom!

The formation restriction lit up brightly.