The moment they heard the cracking sound, Luo Lin immediately stood beside her brother and stretched both hands toward the protective formation, channeling her Qi to reinforce it while repairing the cracks that were about to shatter.From time to time, she glanced at her brother. Cold sweat drenched his entire body, revealing just how terrified he was that the formation might truly collapse.CRACK! CRACK!Their hearts pounded even faster as the cracking continued."Why is this explosion lasting so long?" Luo Lin cried out in panic. "What kind of technique is this?""I don't know either," Luo Lian replied. "But... I won't give up protecting this formation, even if I have to sacrifice my cultivation realm!"Luo Lin closed her eyes. Her determination to survive blazed within her soul. "Neither will I..."FWOOSH!A crimson jet of flames pierced through a crack in the shattered protective formation like a laser beam,

Using both of his swords, Luo Lian immediately steadied himself before he could collapse.The black-robed man had escaped, and his father had suddenly been swallowed by the crimson portal.Now... despair consumed him.He dropped to his knees in resignation. His gaze turned vacant. Moments later, tears streamed down his face, falling onto the scorched ground."Why... why did this happen to my family?" Luo Lian cried out, his voice echoing loudly. He broke down in uncontrollable sobs. He felt as though his entire world had fallen apart.From behind, Luo Lin wrapped his arms around him, trying to comfort his older brother."Pull yourself together, Brother. We can't afford to be weak. We have to become stronger so we can take revenge!" she said as she rested her head against his shoulder.Luo Lian closed his eyes, trying to calm himself and escape the depths of despair. His mind desperately searched for a way to become stron

After a moment of silence, Luo Yin finally spoke."Why don't you want to meet the Grand Councilor, Yi'er?" she asked, a slight frown appearing on her forehead. "I'm sure he intends to reward you generously. Wasn't your goal in becoming stronger to earn that recognition from everyone?"Luo Yi looked at his mother, who was clearly curious about the reason behind his decision."Have you forgotten? Yesterday at Wuyao Lake, I already told you and Aunt Qin that my goal in becoming stronger is to transform this martial world, filled with turmoil, into one of peace and tranquility," he said calmly. "My purpose changed after I met my master."After saying that, Luo Yi rose from his seat, intending to go outside and meet Yu Xuan. However, just as he took his first step, he heard his mother speak again."But you deserve to be happy, Yi'er. You deserve to be rewarded, and to receive it, you should explain everything to the Grand Councilor."

While listening to Zhu Xiehun speak, Luo Yi activated the Tranquil Flowing Step Technique. Once the technique was activated, and before the man in red robes had finished speaking, Luo Yi calmly took a single step.In an instant, he appeared right before Zhu Xiehun, with the Qingling Sword in his right hand already resting near the man's neck.Zhu Xiehun was startled. Cold sweat immediately streamed down his temples, and his heart began pounding rapidly."'So fast! Even faster than the Legend I fought before. I didn't sense anything when this person activated his Teleportation Technique. I have to be careful around him!'" he thought."W-Who... who are you, really?" Zhu Xiehun asked, his voice trembling and slightly stammering.Luo Yi answered calmly, "I'm merely a swordsman who wishes to stop the chaos caused by people like you.""Chaos? What do you mean?" Zhu Xiehun asked, unable to understand Luo Yi's meaning."Chaos me

"Because..." Luo Yi deliberately left his sentence unfinished. His gaze shifted between his father and mother before he continued. "Because the two of you are the only cultivators in Ningzou Capital who possess Yin and Yang energy. I want both of you to remain here and protect this capital from whatever threats may arise while I'm wandering."Luo Yin turned toward Luo Yang, but her husband simply remained silent, returning her gaze with an expression that was impossible to read.Luo Yi looked at his mother before saying, "If Mother still harbors resentment toward Father, let it go completely. Unite your hearts just as you united your Yin and Yang energies during the battle at the South Gate. I want the two of you to become one again. Together, you'll be strong.""Well then, I suppose it's time for me to leave." Luo Yi cupped his fist toward Luo Yin, Luo Yang, and Luo Qin as he said, "Mother, Father, Aunt Qin... I bid you farewell."As Luo Yi walke