The evening breeze swept past, making the leaves rustle.

At this moment, within the darkness, a figure flashed into view.

This figure held a vertical flute in his hand, his whole body shrouded in a layer of black mist. On his head was a bamboo hat, covering his entire face, so no one could see what he looked like...

However, his aura was extremely gloomy.

Even now that this was hell, one could still feel that chilling, eerie sensation...

"Hm?"

The Black-clothed Man’s brows, hidden under the hat, knit slightly, and a barely detectable glint flashed in his eyes.

"Looks like a strong expert has come to this battle this time, someone who can actually sense my presence! But I will absolutely not allow these Human to take even a single step in here! Nor will I permit these towns to exist around the Demon Beast war."

...

Inside the gloomy forest, only the lightly swaying leaves could be seen.

Mu Ruyue withdrew her gaze and focused all her attention on the Demon Beast in front of her, a sliver of icy light glinting between her brows...

"Xiao Teng, come out."

In that instant, the bracelet on Mu Ruyue’s arm lifted its head...

Then he leaped from her body, his form rapidly enlarging, and in no time he was like a boulder, blocking in front of Mu Ruyue.

"Ancient Flying Snake?"

Everyone was stunned, staring in astonishment at Xiao Teng in front of Mu Ruyue.

Though they had never seen an Ancient Flying Snake in person, they had seen its form through totems. Now, actually witnessing a Flying Snake appear, they couldn’t begin to describe how shocked they were...

Feng Jingtian let out a bitter smile.

He hadn’t expected that in just a short time apart, she had become even stronger, to the point that even an Ancient Flying Snake would acknowledge her as its master...

"Feng Jingtian, I’m leaving this place to you to handle yourself. Xiao Teng, let’s go!"

Mu Ruyue’s figure flashed as she jumped, landing atop Xiao Teng’s body. With a swish, his body shot swiftly toward the depths of the forest...

"This... what is she doing? Could it be she intends to flee the battlefield at the last moment?"

Seeing her actions, everyone froze.

But very quickly, the Demon Beast attacking from in front pulled all their thoughts back...

"Roar!"

Seeing Mu Ruyue about to charge into the encirclement, the Demon Beast abandoned the people in front of it and dove straight toward her.

Yet at this time, the woman stood on the Flying Snake’s back, her white robes fluttering lightly, her face always carrying a calm expression, as if she hadn’t seen those Demon Beast pouncing at her...

Just as the Demon Beast reached her, the woman on the snake’s back finally moved...

Her thin lips parted slightly, and she coldly spat out a single word: "One Sword Breaks the Sky!"

Boom!

The Flames Great Sword condensed behind her and crashed down with a roar. In an instant, a fissure was smashed open in the ground, and the Demon Beast closest to her were instantly reduced to dust under the Flames...

"Divine Sovereign Peak?"

When they felt the woman’s strength, everyone drew in a sharp breath, deep shock flashing in their eyes.

So young, yet already at Divine Sovereign Peak, this...

...

Upon the city walls, Lan Yue stood in the evening wind, the azure in her eyes gradually turning cold. 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

She stared coldly in the direction Mu Ruyue had vanished, the corners of her lips curling into a mocking arc. "You think that by doing this you can win first place? Unfortunately, what you’re doing is nothing but courting death. I had originally planned to personally end you, but now it seems that won’t be necessary anymore. Still, you’ll be dead soon enough..." ps: Those who haven’t yet sent me an address for the gift distribution, hurry up or I won’t be able to send it out. Also, if you haven’t changed your group nickname, the admins will clear you out. Just a heads-up. Finally, a recommendation for Little Manman’s ’Lifetime of Exclusive Pampering: The Crown Prince’s Exclusive Crown Princess Consort’. I’ve been pretty busy these past few days, so I haven’t been able to update. Once things settle down, I’ll resume.