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The temptation was too great, and in the end, they succumbed. Looking back, the elders couldn't help but mock themselves for discussing whether to kill this young man who knew their secrets, when it was clear he could kill anyone in the city.
The elders had little time to deliberate, as Rong Liang and Bu Huang swiftly encircled the remaining two, forcing them to surrender.
At that moment, Rong Liang turned toward Hui Yue, only to notice that he and Deng Wu had long fled the area—without leaving a single trace behind. Lan Feng dashed through the streets, heading toward the city walls. Once there, Phoenix unfolded its radiant white wings behind Hui Yue, who then grabbed Deng Wu and soared high above the walls.
Lan Feng flew through an entire day's journey, heading toward the mystical forest, where Hui Yue and Deng Wu would wait for the others in his village.
