Then we'll just have to wait here.
An San sighed softly, feeling for the first time how utterly incompetent he was.
The battle just now did not affect the manor inside Liu Lanyan's barrier.
However, the power that shattered the Water Spirit in that final strike was simply too overwhelming. Even within the barrier, both Bing Ling and Yun Yi felt the shockwave of that power.
The vibrations that they could feel inside the barrier must have been incredibly terrifying outside.
"What's going on?" Bingling stood up nervously and looked outside the manor.
It was just a subconscious action; what could she possibly see looking out like that?
"Miss, are you going out to do this?" Yun Yi was relatively calm as he analyzed the situation.
"Definitely." Bingling slapped her forehead in frustration. "Why didn't I stop Miss just now?"
No wonder Miss rushed out as soon as she finished dealing with the master and mistress's affairs.
"No, I need to go out and check on Miss. I can't let her face this alone." Bingling lifted her leg to leave.
A figure flashed before their eyes, but Yun Yi stopped them: "Don't go!"
"What are you doing? Miss is in danger outside. I can't let her face it alone. I have to go help her!" Bingling was so angry that she pushed Yunyi hard, but she couldn't budge him.
Enraged, he didn't think of anything else. Suddenly, a large, fluffy tail appeared behind him and lashed out at Yun Yi.
Yun Yi didn't move at all; his figure was merely a fleeting illusion as he silently neutralized the ice shards' attack.
"Get out of the way!" Bingling shouted angrily. She didn't want to fight Yun Yi, and she didn't know what had happened to her young lady.
"When Miss left, she gave us orders to take good care of Master and Madam. What are you doing now? Do you want outsiders to discover the entrance to the barrier?" Yun Yi said calmly.
"I..." Bingling was speechless. She knew her mistress's orders, but... but, her mistress was in danger outside.
Moreover, they all saw how weak the young lady was when she came out of the room.
How could a woman in that situation fight back against someone?
"If Miss is willing to go out, she must have a way." Yun Yi said calmly, but his clenched fist betrayed his inner worry.
"Trust Miss, she has her reasons for doing this." After saying this, Yun Yi ignored Bing Ling and returned to his room to continue sitting without blocking her way.
He had already explained the situation to Bingling, and if she disregarded the young lady's orders and insisted on leaving, there was nothing he could do.
Bingling stood at the door, gritting her teeth in a dilemma. Finally, she stomped her foot in frustration and went back into the room. Whether she was talking to Yun Yi or comforting herself, she didn't know: "Miss will be alright. She will definitely be alright."
She trusted her mistress; the mistress never failed to do what she said.
At this moment, Liu Lanyan stood in the night sky, looking at the two somewhat ethereal figures opposite her. Rather than figures, they were more like a mass of energy forming human shapes.
Or it could be called the remnant of a ghost, or an incomplete soul.
"Well done, Liu Lanyan, forcing us to show ourselves." One of the ethereal figures said in a sinister tone, his voice sounding so empty that it even echoed slightly.
"If I want to completely destroy you, then this is the way to go." Liu Lanyan looked at the two ethereal figures without the slightest fear, her eyes filled only with indifference.
If someone familiar with Liu Lanyan were to observe carefully at this moment, they would find that Liu Lanyan's current state is extremely strange.
Her face, adorned with a faint smile, appeared composed, but upon closer inspection, one would discover that she was constantly on the verge of struggling.
Her strength had been depleted too much, and her body was already on the verge of collapse.
What she needs right now is not to fight, but to rest properly, but the current situation forces her to fight.
Let her use the power within her body that she is reluctant to use to fight.
☆, Chapter 117 An Astonishing Act
"At the end of its rope." One of the figures, radiating a pale, earthy yellow light, coldly retorted with disdain.
Clearly, she possessed the power that resided within the woman's body in the Immortal Realm.
The woman's illusory form, no longer bound by the celestial woman's body, was able to fully display her power, and it was immediately clear that Liu Lanyan's condition was very wrong.
Her complexion was fair with a rosy glow, which would appear healthy and beautiful to outsiders, but to her it was completely different.
That white was the deathly pallor that comes after losing too much strength; it was almost transparent.
That kind of red is an unhealthy red that comes from forcibly squeezing out the last remaining strength from the body.
Liu Lanyan is now standing in front of them only by using the last bit of her willpower.
The earthen-yellow phantom glanced at the fiery-red phantom beside it, and the two exchanged glances, clearly reaching the same conclusion.
Liu Lanyan was just putting on a brave face.
Liu Lanyan didn't react to the words of the yellowish-brown phantom. Instead, she looked at them with a smile that never faded.
The fiery red phantom didn't say much, but instead signaled to the earthen yellow phantom to quickly capture Liu Lanyan so that they could return to the Immortal Realm to report back sooner.
"When did the immortal soul develop consciousness?" Liu Lanyan's question caused the two illusory figures to pause in their movements and look over in shock.
Completely ignoring the astonishment of the two illusory figures, Liu Lanyan continued, "Is it a celestial soul that has gained consciousness, or was it cultivated by someone... or perhaps..."
Liu Lanyan paused, and this slight pause made the two illusory figures inexplicably tense. Seeing that the power of the two illusory figures trembled slightly, Liu Lanyan smiled and said the rest of her words.
"The acquisition of another's consciousness?"
"Who exactly are you?" The ochre-colored phantom couldn't contain itself any longer and asked in a rapid voice.
Liu Lanyan did not speak to the question posed by the yellowish-brown phantom, but simply smiled.
This silent response made the earthy yellow phantom even more uneasy. It glanced at the fiery red phantom beside it, seeking an answer.
The fiery red phantom made no comment, but took a step forward and said coldly, "Just take her back. You and I don't need to worry about anything else."
The earthen-yellow phantom figure found this very reasonable. With a gentle scoop, it floated to the side of the fiery-red phantom figure, looking at Liu Lanyan as if she were a caged beast.
The fiery red phantom moved instantly, and a line of fire connected him with Liu Lanyan in a flash. The very tip of the line of fire suddenly transformed into a large net of fire, which fiercely enveloped Liu Lanyan.
A blue water curtain suddenly appeared, completely protecting Liu Lanyan. Perhaps because the attack from the fiery red phantom was too fast and abrupt, Liu Lanyan's counterattack was a beat too slow.
Upon contact with the net of flames, the blue water curtain immediately emitted a sizzling sound as the water evaporated.
The rising white mist immediately enveloped Liu Lanyan completely, creating a vast expanse of white so that nothing could be seen.
The fiery red phantom coldly stared at the white light, showing no mercy despite Liu Lanyan's defeat, and continued to unleash its fire power to attack her.
"To exterminate them all... The people of the Immortal Realm are becoming more and more ruthless." Liu Lanyan's voice rang out in a clear and ethereal tone, showing no sign of being flustered or overwhelmed by the attack.
The fiery red phantom frowned slightly. It seemed that Liu Lanyan was much more difficult to deal with than he had imagined.
So what if they're difficult to deal with?
His judgment was correct. Liu Lanyan was only clinging to her last breath. Once that last bit of consciousness was lost, she would surely be defeated.
Just as the fiery red phantom was activating its fire-elemental power, it suddenly discovered something that horrified it: it was no longer connected to its own power!
The fiery net that had clearly enveloped Liu Lanyan now had absolutely no connection to her.
What's going on?
Undeterred, he urged his power again, and the fire elemental force could still be unleashed. However, just as it was about to reach Liu Lanyan, it was abruptly interrupted, as if an invisible barrier was blocking it.
"What's wrong?" The yellowish-brown phantom beside him also noticed something was amiss and hurriedly asked.
"Stop talking nonsense, grab her now." The fiery red phantom didn't even want to waste time explaining. He had a vague premonition that if they didn't seize this opportunity to take down Liu Lanyan, they might never have another chance.
Just as the earthen-yellow phantom was about to unleash its power, the large net of flames covering the center of the white mist snapped open in the middle. The fire lines that formed the net broke apart abruptly, as if they had been cut in half with a knife.
How is that possible?
How can a flame be cut off by a knife?
Just as the yellowish-brown phantom was surprised, a delicate, white hand slowly emerged. The slender finger, carved from the finest mutton-fat jade, was so beautiful that it shimmered with an intoxicating luster in the firelight.
With a slight flick of his finger, the surrounding net of flames was lifted as if a curtain had been drawn back.
The wind blows gently.
A wisp of white gauze fluttered out, as thin as the mist at dawn, mesmerizing and exquisitely beautiful.
It blends seamlessly with the surrounding mist, making it impossible to distinguish between the mist and the veil for a moment.
The net of flames was completely lifted, and the water mist enveloping it suddenly surged out, like floating clouds in the sky, and immediately dispersed.
The fiery net collapsed with a crash, and a woman slowly walked through the misty air.
The cool moonlight, bright and serene, suddenly stung the eyes of the two illusory figures, as if piercing their souls across time and space, causing them to tremble slightly.
Her pure white dress shone with the gentle glow of the moon, and the dark silver patterns flowed like water, exquisite and ingenious.
The jade pendants at her waist jingled softly, and the tassels swayed in the wind, creating ripples in the air, light and ethereal.
Her jet-black hair, reaching past her knees, cascaded down her back like a magnificent waterfall, perfectly neat and tidy.
A faint blue totem between her brows accentuated her stunningly beautiful and aloof appearance. Her moonlit eyes held a hint of cynical laughter, which did not soften Liu Lanyan's ethereal and aloof demeanor but instead added to her haughty air.
As Liu Lanyan walked by, the shattered flames beneath her feet rippled with tiny waves, as if chasing after her footsteps.
Seeing Liu Lanyan's drastically changed appearance, the two ethereal figures were utterly horrified and completely petrified.
A suffocating silence lingered in the night sky. No one spoke, and the two ethereal figures stared intently at Liu Lanyan.
With a soft snap, the last bit of flame went out, startling the two people who were in a daze.
The yellowish-brown phantom stared at Liu Lanyan with its mouth agape in astonishment, as if it had seen a ghost. Its mouth remained open for a long time, but it couldn't utter a single word. Only a series of unconscious gurgling sounds rolled in its throat.
"It's you!" Clearly, the fiery red phantom was calmer than the earthen yellow phantom, uttering an answer that startled him.
Liu Lanyan smiled gently, her eyes softening, and whispered, "It's been a long time."
A single sentence, light and airy, transports one to the distant past.
The fiery red phantom seemed to drift into the past, trying hard to recall what had happened.