“It feels like being back on the Nether Battlefield, fighting side by side with you again. I hope we’re not holding you back," said Xuanyuan Yucheng.

“When the time comes, you must protect yourself,” Tianming replied.

"Of course. We must kill more of those bastards so all our injuries are worthwhile," said Xuanyuan Yucheng. Beigong Qianyu walked beside him. She was Jian Wuyi's daughter and the only one from the Draconis House of Jian among the young disciples.

Tianming noticed that Xuanyuan Muxue's eyes were red as if she had been crying.

What's wrong?" Tianming asked. 

“Before we set off, my mother heard the news that you’re going to the south. She lectured me and said I was the one who instigated you into walking to your own grave..."

“What a good use of the word 'instigate’!" Tianming smiled. "Was your transformation successful?”  

“I succeeded with the seventh-grade tribulation manna, but I think I’ll hold off on the Frosty Mercurius," said Xuanyuan Muxue. She was afraid she would waste such a precious item if she died. 

Before leaving, Xuanyuan Xiao had spoken to them. 

“Do me a favor,...