If Jun Xilei was anyone else, the three Yama Ancestors would have taken turns putting a foot to her ass and launching her into orbit. Still, she was Jun Xilei, so they could only block her path with the utmost delicacy and care. Just because they were His Majesty’s faithful slaves did not mean they were suckers for punishment.

“Little Sword Sovereign?”

Yan One was about to say something when Caizhi’s voice came from behind his back. Yun Che’s presence had entered his perception as well.

The three Yama Ancestors relaxed like a heavy burden had been lifted off their shoulders upon their arrival. They hurriedly let go of Jun Xilei as well.

When Jun Xilei saw Yun Che, the control she had barely been clinging to immediately fell apart. Staggering toward him and seizing his shirt with icy hands, she cried, “Flee, Yun Che! You need to flee now! The enemy is too great, and you are the only one who mustn’t die no matter what!”

“... !?” Yun Che’s confused expression immediately morphed into a deep frown.

Considering Yun Che’s current strength and everything he had at his command, he could not even find a threat that was worthy of his attention, much less one that could take his life.

When Caizhi had sensed the sudden death of the Dragon Emperor of Absolute Beginning, he had decided to end their secluded cultivation early and find out what was going on. However, they were met with an utterly distraught Jun Xilei the second they stepped out of their chamber. Her panicked gaze, confused...