"Damn it!" Gu Yuan roared angrily, his momentum suddenly bursting forth, fiercely attacking Hun Tiandi.
Hun Tiandi showed no fear, directly meeting Gu Yuan's attack head-on.
...
"Hehe, a mysterious origin involving the secret of the Dou di, plus a little princess from the Gu Clan. This time, our Soul Clan has really hit the jackpot."
"Gu Lan" chuckled sinisterly, his withered palm directly reaching toward Gu Xiao and Gu Xun'er.
"Brother Xiao!" Gu Xun'er shouted, directly embracing Gu Xiao, tightly shutting her eyes, her small face filled with panic and fear.
Gu Xiao hugged Gu Xun'er with one hand, showing no trace of fear in his expression; instead, he remained remarkably calm.
"Swish!" Just as Gu Lan's hand was about to touch the two, an immensely pure and cold energy suddenly erupted from Gu Xun'er's body. The energy gathered, forming a black energy shield, directly enveloping Gu Xiao and Gu Xun'er within it.
Gu Lan's claw touched the energy shield and was immediately repelled.
"What?" Gu Lan exclaimed, a look of astonishment on his face.
Inside the shield, Gu Xun'er slowly opened her eyes, a pair of beautiful big eyes filled with bewilderment, seemingly puzzled as to why the imagined giant claw hadn't arrived yet.
"Silly girl, what are you thinking?" Gu Xiao tapped Gu Xun'er's nose and chuckled softly.
"We're safe?" Gu Xun'er asked dazedly.
"Of course, look!" Gu Xiao pointed to the black energy shield above their heads and said softly.
"This is?" Gu Xun'er looked at the black energy shield, curiosity on her pretty face.
"The Yin Pendant!" Gu Xiao pointed at it casually.
"Is it?" Gu Xun'er took out the Yin Pendant from her bosom. At this moment, the pendant emitted a black halo, continuously releasing pure cold energy.
"Yes, as I said, the Yin Pendant primarily defends. It possesses extraordinary power. You've seen its effect now, but it has a limit — only three uses. Once used up, the pendant will become permanently inactive. So, take good care of it, alright?" Gu Xiao said with great emphasis.
"Yes, I understand, Brother Xiao!" Gu Xun'er obediently nodded, gripping the precious pendant in her hand. She felt delighted that Gu Xiao was willing to give her such a valuable treasure.
"What a load of nonsense, this Yin Pendant is just a sham!" Gu Lan cursed and exploded with aura, "Let me completely shatter it."
Saying so, "Gu Lan" slapped down. Unlike before, he now exerted his full power as a Four-Star Dou Sheng.
"Boom!"
Gu Lan's palm directly struck the black energy shield, causing faint ripples. However, the scene repeated itself—his palm was repelled, and he was sent flying more than ten meters.
Seeing this, Gu Xiao didn't even blink. The Yin-Yang Profound Heart Pendant was a Ninth-Grade treasure, a consumable one at that.
Generally, consumable items reaching the Ninth Grade would possess extremely formidable power, often surpassing other items at the same level.
So, although the Yin-Yang Profound Heart Pendant was just a Ninth-Grade treasure, its defensive capability was extraordinary among Ninth-Grade artifacts.
It was beyond fantasy for a Five-Star Dou Sheng to break its defense.
This Yin-Yang Profound Heart Pendant appeared to be a novice's gift, but in reality, it was compensation from the system. Because the system's beginning was indeed treacherous, causing quite a bit of trouble. The pendant was the system's safeguard for Gu Xiao. Naturally, its power was formidable.
"What a Yin Pendant. Gu Yuan, I didn't expect your Gu Clan to possess such a treasure." Hun Tiandi squinted his eyes, his expression turning somewhat unpleasant for the first time. Their plan had failed.
It seemed impossible to break the defense of this Yin Pendant for the time being. And in this time, it was enough for the remaining Dou Shengs of the Gu Clan to arrive several hundred times over.
"How could our Gu Clan be easily guessed by your Soul Clan?" Gu Yuan said calmly, his expression returning to normal. However, deep in his eyes, there was a hint of doubt. Yin Pendant? Their Gu Clan didn't have such a thing!
This thing could only belong to Gu Xiao.
He hadn't paid attention earlier when Gu Xiao asked Xun'er to take care of the Yin Pendant, but he didn't expect it to have such great power.
Gu Xiao was truly mysterious and unfathomable!
...
Gu Yuan and Hun Tiandi's conversation was unknown to Gu Xiao, and at this moment, he had no interest in knowing.
With the Yin Pendant out, Gu Yuan and the others would surely become more curious. The time for his escape had arrived.
"Xun'er!" Gu Xiao called softly.
"What is it, Brother Xiao?" Gu Xun'er looked at Gu Xiao curiously.
Gu Xiao smiled, released Gu Xun'er, and took a few steps back.
"Brother Xiao, what are you doing?" Gu Xun'er looked puzzled by Gu Xiao's actions, her eyes showing a hint of confusion.
"Xun'er, I'm leaving. Take care of yourself!" Gu Xiao's lips curved slightly as he chuckled softly.
"Brother Xiao, what are you saying?" Gu Xun'er was stunned, then her eyes showed disbelief. What did he just say? He was leaving?
"I'm leaving. Actually, I should have left long ago, but I've been reluctant to leave you. But today, it's finally the day I have to leave."
A hint of reluctance flashed in Gu Xiao's eyes, but it soon turned into a firm resolve. To control his own destiny, he had to leave the ancient world.
"The defense of the Yin Pendant can last for fifteen minutes, enough to protect you. If you miss me in the future, just look at the Yin Pendant."
"I'll miss you too, Xun'er. When I become stronger, I'll return to the ancient world. Take care of yourself."
Gu Xiao spoke softly, and suddenly, a brilliant rainbow light burst forth from his body. Underneath him, a twelve-colored lotus flower, about three meters long, slowly appeared, lifting Gu Xiao's body.
In mid-air, a colorful vortex suddenly appeared, and the twelve-colored lotus flower supported Gu Xiao as he slowly left the shield and shot upwards.
"Don't even think about leaving, stay!" Gu Lan, who had been previously pushed back, saw this scene and rushed towards Gu Xiao.
Gu Lan reached out a hand toward Gu Xiao and directly made contact with the twelve-colored lotus flower.
"Boom!" Accompanied by a loud noise, Gu Lan's attack was completely nullified, and the twelve-colored lotus flower gently trembled. A terrifying energy burst forth, directly sending Gu Lan flying backward.
"Overestimating yourself!" Gu Xiao sneered, and the twelve-colored lotus flower protected him as he quickly flew into the colorful vortex.
In the final moment before entering the vortex, Gu Xiao looked at Gu Xun'er and a teasing voice echoed out.
"Oh, by the way, Xun'er, I forgot to mention something. Girls must take good care of themselves, especially stay away from those with ill intentions. If someone has bad thoughts about you, just beat them up."
With that said Gu Xiao's figure disappeared completely into the vortex.
"Brother Xiao!" Gu Xun'er lifted her head, murmuring softly. Tears filled her bright big eyes, and two crystal-clear teardrops slowly trickled down her fair cheeks...
"Damn it!" Gu Yuan roared angrily, his momentum suddenly bursting forth, fiercely attacking Hun Tiandi.
Hun Tiandi showed no fear, directly meeting Gu Yuan's attack head-on.
...
"Hehe, a mysterious origin involving the secret of the Dou di, plus a little princess from the Gu Clan. This time, our Soul Clan has really hit the jackpot."
"Gu Lan" chuckled sinisterly, his withered palm directly reaching toward Gu Xiao and Gu Xun'er.
"Brother Xiao!" Gu Xun'er shouted, directly embracing Gu Xiao, tightly shutting her eyes, her small face filled with panic and fear.
Gu Xiao hugged Gu Xun'er with one hand, showing no trace of fear in his expression; instead, he remained remarkably calm.
"Swish!" Just as Gu Lan's hand was about to touch the two, an immensely pure and cold energy suddenly erupted from Gu Xun'er's body. The energy gathered, forming a black energy shield, directly enveloping Gu Xiao and Gu Xun'er within it.
Gu Lan's claw touched the energy shield and was immediately repelled.
"What?" Gu Lan exclaimed, a look of astonishment on his face.
Inside the shield, Gu Xun'er slowly opened her eyes, a pair of beautiful big eyes filled with bewilderment, seemingly puzzled as to why the imagined giant claw hadn't arrived yet.
"Silly girl, what are you thinking?" Gu Xiao tapped Gu Xun'er's nose and chuckled softly.
"We're safe?" Gu Xun'er asked dazedly.
"Of course, look!" Gu Xiao pointed to the black energy shield above their heads and said softly.
"This is?" Gu Xun'er looked at the black energy shield, curiosity on her pretty face.
"The Yin Pendant!" Gu Xiao pointed at it casually.
"Is it?" Gu Xun'er took out the Yin Pendant from her bosom. At this moment, the pendant emitted a black halo, continuously releasing pure cold energy.
"Yes, as I said, the Yin Pendant primarily defends. It possesses extraordinary power. You've seen its effect now, but it has a limit — only three uses. Once used up, the pendant will become permanently inactive. So, take good care of it, alright?" Gu Xiao said with great emphasis.
"Yes, I understand, Brother Xiao!" Gu Xun'er obediently nodded, gripping the precious pendant in her hand. She felt delighted that Gu Xiao was willing to give her such a valuable treasure.
"What a load of nonsense, this Yin Pendant is just a sham!" Gu Lan cursed and exploded with aura, "Let me completely shatter it."
Saying so, "Gu Lan" slapped down. Unlike before, he now exerted his full power as a Four-Star Dou Sheng.
"Boom!"
Gu Lan's palm directly struck the black energy shield, causing faint ripples. However, the scene repeated itself—his palm was repelled, and he was sent flying more than ten meters.
Seeing this, Gu Xiao didn't even blink. The Yin-Yang Profound Heart Pendant was a Ninth-Grade treasure, a consumable one at that.
Generally, consumable items reaching the Ninth Grade would possess extremely formidable power, often surpassing other items at the same level.
So, although the Yin-Yang Profound Heart Pendant was just a Ninth-Grade treasure, its defensive capability was extraordinary among Ninth-Grade artifacts.
It was beyond fantasy for a Five-Star Dou Sheng to break its defense.
This Yin-Yang Profound Heart Pendant appeared to be a novice's gift, but in reality, it was compensation from the system. Because the system's beginning was indeed treacherous, causing quite a bit of trouble. The pendant was the system's safeguard for Gu Xiao. Naturally, its power was formidable.
"What a Yin Pendant. Gu Yuan, I didn't expect your Gu Clan to possess such a treasure." Hun Tiandi squinted his eyes, his expression turning somewhat unpleasant for the first time. Their plan had failed.
It seemed impossible to break the defense of this Yin Pendant for the time being. And in this time, it was enough for the remaining Dou Shengs of the Gu Clan to arrive several hundred times over.
"How could our Gu Clan be easily guessed by your Soul Clan?" Gu Yuan said calmly, his expression returning to normal. However, deep in his eyes, there was a hint of doubt. Yin Pendant? Their Gu Clan didn't have such a thing!
This thing could only belong to Gu Xiao.
He hadn't paid attention earlier when Gu Xiao asked Xun'er to take care of the Yin Pendant, but he didn't expect it to have such great power.
Gu Xiao was truly mysterious and unfathomable!
...
Gu Yuan and Hun Tiandi's conversation was unknown to Gu Xiao, and at this moment, he had no interest in knowing.
With the Yin Pendant out, Gu Yuan and the others would surely become more curious. The time for his escape had arrived.
"Xun'er!" Gu Xiao called softly.
"What is it, Brother Xiao?" Gu Xun'er looked at Gu Xiao curiously.
Gu Xiao smiled, released Gu Xun'er, and took a few steps back.
"Brother Xiao, what are you doing?" Gu Xun'er looked puzzled by Gu Xiao's actions, her eyes showing a hint of confusion.
"Xun'er, I'm leaving. Take care of yourself!" Gu Xiao's lips curved slightly as he chuckled softly.
"Brother Xiao, what are you saying?" Gu Xun'er was stunned, then her eyes showed disbelief. What did he just say? He was leaving?
"I'm leaving. Actually, I should have left long ago, but I've been reluctant to leave you. But today, it's finally the day I have to leave."
A hint of reluctance flashed in Gu Xiao's eyes, but it soon turned into a firm resolve. To control his own destiny, he had to leave the ancient world.
"The defense of the Yin Pendant can last for fifteen minutes, enough to protect you. If you miss me in the future, just look at the Yin Pendant."
"I'll miss you too, Xun'er. When I become stronger, I'll return to the ancient world. Take care of yourself."
Gu Xiao spoke softly, and suddenly, a brilliant rainbow light burst forth from his body. Underneath him, a twelve-colored lotus flower, about three meters long, slowly appeared, lifting Gu Xiao's body.
In mid-air, a colorful vortex suddenly appeared, and the twelve-colored lotus flower supported Gu Xiao as he slowly left the shield and shot upwards.
"Don't even think about leaving, stay!" Gu Lan, who had been previously pushed back, saw this scene and rushed towards Gu Xiao.
Gu Lan reached out a hand toward Gu Xiao and directly made contact with the twelve-colored lotus flower.
"Boom!" Accompanied by a loud noise, Gu Lan's attack was completely nullified, and the twelve-colored lotus flower gently trembled. A terrifying energy burst forth, directly sending Gu Lan flying backward.
"Overestimating yourself!" Gu Xiao sneered, and the twelve-colored lotus flower protected him as he quickly flew into the colorful vortex.
In the final moment before entering the vortex, Gu Xiao looked at Gu Xun'er and a teasing voice echoed out.
"Oh, by the way, Xun'er, I forgot to mention something. Girls must take good care of themselves, especially stay away from those with ill intentions. If someone has bad thoughts about you, just beat them up."
With that said Gu Xiao's figure disappeared completely into the vortex.
"Brother Xiao!" Gu Xun'er lifted her head, murmuring softly. Tears filled her bright big eyes, and two crystal-clear teardrops slowly trickled down her fair cheeks...
