Wang Xuan turned his gaze to Zhao Qinghan, who sat just behind him. Their faces were close, and the delicate scent she carried filled the air between them. Her bright eyes met his, and the gentle breath she exhaled caressed his face. As she opened her mouth to speak, Wang Xuan gently set her down. The reason was not her words, but the clear dissatisfaction from the Grandmaster Ma.1

Grandmaster Ma, the horse, was visibly agitated. Its nostrils flared, emitting a white glow. It had been fiercely engaged in combat, using a combination of biting and kicking to keep its foe at bay. Yet, amidst this intense battle, Wang Xuan and Zhao Qinghan appeared to be having a tender moment, locking eyes and losing themselves to each other. 2

Grandmaster Ma neighed loudly, expressing its immense displeasure. It seemed on the verge of abandoning the fight, thinking perhaps it would be easier just to let its adversary go. 0

However, when Wang Xuan approached the scene, the mood shifted immediately. The enemy Grandmaster, from the planet Heluo, felt a spine-chilling dread. Seeing Wang Xuan's return only confirmed his worst fears that his companions likely met their ends. An attempt to flee was thwarted when Grandmaster Ma unleashed a bolt of lightning from its mouth, temporarily paralyzing him. The power of the lightning had been amplified after...1