C550 Yun'er Makes a Move

Yann Xinjue's miserable state was entirely Huo'er’s doing. Once Huo'er realized the battle on Li'er’s side was over, he unleashed his fury on Yann Xinjue. After Huo'er hurled Yann Xinjue into the sea, the fight ended, but Woo Zhengyang’s anxiety didn’t ease.

When Yu Wenqing mentioned the limit on the number of people, Woo Zhengyang thought of a serious issue: would Bing'er and the others, hiding in the Ice Crystal Fire Hall, count towards this limit? If so, things could get complicated.

The sea was rising quickly, and soon, only the highest rooftop of the palace remained above water, just enough for Woo Zhengyang and his companions to stand. Woo Zhengyang took out the Ice Crystal Fire Hall, letting Bing'er and the others try to enter, hoping for a change. It was then Woo Zhengyang realized the change had already happened.

For some reason, Bing'er and the others couldn’t enter the Ice Crystal Fire Hall. Woo Zhengyang tried again; he could still retrieve items from inside but couldn’t place anything back. It was a one-way street!

This wasn’t an issue with the Ice Crystal Fire Hall itself but with the world they were in, which didn’t allow such tricks to bypass its rules. Woo Zhengyang was dumbfounded.

“What’s going on?” Bing'er and the other three women noticed the same issue and asked in confusion.

Woo Zhengyang shared his thoughts, but the four women couldn't find a solution. Worlds like the Hundred Flower World were crafted by ancient beings with extraordinary powers, almost god-like. These beings passed down many small worlds for future generations to use, but many rules couldn't be changed, even by those who controlled these worlds. They could only manage them, not own them.

While they were deep in thought, a light suddenly descended from the sky, forming the image of a woman in front of them. She was captivatingly beautiful, with a more mature allure than the youthful charm of Bing'er and the others. Her sheer white dress, revealing her shoulders and waist, was mesmerizing.

Seeing this new woman, Bing'er and the others became defensive, positioning themselves between Woo Zhengyang and the newcomer. Woo Zhengyang felt a bit helpless—was he really that useless? Nonetheless, he was determined to speed up his training. Even if he couldn't surpass Bing'er and the others, he at least wanted to keep up with Jing'er.

"Don't worry, everyone. This is Yun'er," he reassured them.

This journey to the Hundred Flower World had been full of wonders and mysteries. Yet, what puzzled Woo Zhengyang the most was Yun'er, the woman who had appeared before him, calling him "young master" when he first arrived.

Woo Zhengyang couldn't quite understand how he was connected to this world, but one thing was clear: there was definitely some link. While others would meet their end trying to fly with swords, he managed it without a hitch. Whether it was the world's rules favoring him or Yun'er secretly helping, he was deeply grateful.

Just as he was lost in thought, Yun'er appeared again.

"So, this is..."

Upon realizing the woman before them was Yun'er, Bing'er and the other three relaxed, eager to greet her. But suddenly, things took a turn. With a wave of her hand, Yun'er sent a cascade of vibrant colors toward Bing'er and the others.

Woo Zhengyang was contemplating asking Yun'er about his connection to this world when he noticed her sudden, unprovoked attack on the four women. Before he could intervene, the colorful lights were already upon them. Bing'er and her companions, in perfect sync, quickly formed a defensive formation to counter the attack.

Woo Zhengyang had witnessed the strength of Bing'er and the others before. Yun'er didn't seem much older than them, likely at the Tendon Bone Stage, and certainly not at the level of a Martial King expert.

As long as it wasn't a Martial King, the formation created by Bing'er and the other three women should have been enough to handle it. However, reality was vastly different from what Woo Zhengyang had imagined.

When the brilliant rainbow light approached, the formation of the four women shattered instantly upon contact. They were swept away by the light.

Woo Zhengyang was stunned! Although the Ice Crystal Fire Hall was no match for a Martial King expert, it shouldn't have been so easily defeated with just one strike. Yet Yun'er managed it effortlessly with a mere wave of her hand.

What level of mastery did she possess? Was she a Martial Sovereign of the Illusory Realm? A Martial Emperor of the Spirit Origin Realm? Or perhaps even the legendary Martial Emperor of the Law Heaven Realm?

No matter the level, Woo Zhengyang couldn't reconcile it with the frail and delicate appearance of Yun'er before him. While looks can be deceiving when it comes to age, a person's aura often reveals their true identity. A Martial Emperor would have a commanding presence, leaving traces even if they tried to hide it.

Take Moh Lunhui, for instance. He seemed ordinary and not particularly sociable. But once Woo Zhengyang learned he was once the Reincarnation Martial Emperor, it all made sense. It wasn't that he was unsociable; he simply didn't care. Even the elders and sect leaders were mere ants in his eyes.

Yun'er, a graceful beauty, showed no hint of authority or dominance. She always appeared humble, especially around Woo Zhengyang. How could she possibly be the Martial Emperor? Yet, the undeniable power she wielded with a mere wave of her hand was proof enough.

Thoughts raced through Woo Zhengyang's mind as he realized he needed to find a way to save Bing'er and the other three women. However, the radiant light moved too quickly. By the time Woo Zhengyang turned to look, it had already carried the four women a considerable distance away.

Before they could fall, a massive sea creature opened its mouth and swallowed them whole!

"You..." Woo Zhengyang's eyes burned with fury as he drew the No Life Sword.

Since leaving the Mystic Trace Realm, Bing'er and the others had always been by Woo Zhengyang's side, even spending most of their time training in the Ice Crystal Fire Hall. He never imagined they would be taken from him. Only now did he realize how much they meant to him.

"Don't worry, young master. They won't die! Throw the little girl into the sea too!" Yun'er urgently explained.

Hearing Yun'er say that Bing'er and the others weren't dead eased Woo Zhengyang's mind a bit. Given Yun'er's strength, there was no reason for her to deceive him. But the thought of throwing Rice into the sea was something Woo Zhengyang just couldn't bring himself to do...

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