793 Stunned! (1/2)

Not only had the deity arrived, but the entire matter had also been fixed within a few exchanges of words. Then, a time limit had been set to take her away.

Shangguan Lingxiu had no doubt about what was being told to her regarding this realm being unable to take the Empyrean Force and that four hours was already stretching the situation. However, her emotions were still on a rollercoaster ride.

Once she left, she was possibly severing all her mortal concerns in this realm. She did not know how many years must pass before she could return again to this world. Even when she did come back to Tianxuan then, this world would have long changed, for everything was ephemeral.

As she thought of this, Shangguan Lingxiu could not help feeling lost. It was too fast – too hasty!

She did not have enough time to say goodbye and she had to leave already?

Shangguan Lingxiu was heartbroken; she ran out in a hurry. As she did so, her tears marked her trail.

Four hours! How could such a short time be adequate?

Her nephews were already on the conquest to take Ziyou down; they were fighting for the nation and avenging the family. It was fated that she would not be able to see them anymore.

There were, however, still many people left.

Old Mistress Shangguan issued the commands immediately, ”Everyone inthe Shangguan Family is to gather at the front hall!”

”Any member of the Shangguan Family who is in the capital must return in two hours. No one must disobey this, no one must be late!”

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In Shangguan Lingxiu's yard, Bai Yixue could vaguely feel the indistinct and unusual aura coming from inside. The faint contact caused him to feel like he was thrown into an ice pit, chills erupting from nowhere; his hand went to the grip of his sword while he elevated his cultivation base to its peak in anticipation of an attack that could come at any moment. It was evident that his current guard was at its highest point.

Supreme Cloud and Ji Lingxi were cultivating rigorously inside to advance as much as they could. The backlash of their cultivation this time was the combination of both Yin and Yang; it was crucial that they were not interrupted by anyone or anything as they cultivated in unison. If they were disturbed by an external force, it could possibly lead to grave consequences.

In spite of this, Bai Yixue could feel his heart trembling. He was utterly alert, but he could feel an indistinct aura inside. It was unbelievably powerful. Compared to himself, it was not just like an ant versus a dragon or a seed versus an ocean – it was the contrast between a man and the universe. The stark difference was simply incomparable!

Glancing at Fang Mofei who was standing on the other side, it was clear that he was equally nervous, even more so than Bai Yixue.

In truth, Fang Mofei did not feel the rippling power from Shangguan Lingxiu's yard. His cultivation base was slightly lacking than that of Bai Yixue, so he was not yet qualified to feel the ripples of energy. His nerves were mainly due to his fear as Bai Yixue's anxiety was on full display. It caused Fang Mofei to act oddly as well and look even more nervous than Bai Yixue did.

Fang Mofei was grumbling inwardly, 'Boss oh boss, are you sure you've driven Mr. Nian and the Four Seasons Tower's men away? You're cultivating here with such grandeur, but we feel really insecure – look at how Bai Yixue is acting right now! We're very frightened! If enemies of their level were to ambush us, we won't be able to defend against them, even if we give it our all!'

As the atmosphere remained as tense as ever, Bai Yixue's unblinking eyes widened suddenly.

A lady dressed in white had emerged out of nowhere not far from him! There was no foretelling sign; she had just materialized abruptly!

It was a piece of spacious land in front of them where there was no blind spot and the eyes could see as far as it went. This lady before them, however, had appeared out of the blue and had caused no tremor in the space.

She had just emerged casually and directly before him. Her clear gaze came to rest on Bai Yixue gently, causing goosebumps to rack through the latter. With a clang, his sword left its scabbard.

This was the instinctual action of an ace cultivator. At the same time, Bai Yixue wanted to ask who she was, yet he realized in shock that he could not even move.