These fairies want me to deal with them every day.

But Su Mi's current state was more terrifying than she had imagined. Her vulnerability seemed to have vanished without a trace, replaced by an obsession—an obsession to go wherever she wanted.

She may not know the situation, but she does know that there is a place she must go and a person she must find, no matter what.

In that instant, Qin Shuangshuang tried to hug Su Mi, but Su Mi pushed her away immediately.

Su Mi didn't even look at her, picked up the longsword from the ground, and was about to leave.

She walked in the direction she had a premonition about.

He will definitely be in that direction.

"Stop Su Su! Don't let her go! Quick! Senior Sister Bai!! Senior Sister Jiang!!"

Bai Youwei and Jiang Ying, who immediately sensed something was wrong, noticed Su Mi, whose demeanor had become strange.

They rushed over immediately, trying to stop Su Mi.

Su Mi, however, paid no heed.

"Don't stop me... I have to go find him. How could he do this! It's always like this, every single time! I don't want to be the one who always makes him worry and has to protect me... How could I let him be in danger alone!"

Jiang Ying, who was not good with words, could only hold onto Su Mi, and even used her own strength.

Bai Youwei said helplessly.

"You have to trust his decision. Going there now will only cause him trouble. Although he's in some danger, he always manages to get out of trouble, doesn't he? Do you want to cause him trouble now?"

Su Mi took a deep breath and shook her head.

“I don’t want to…” Then he suddenly looked up, his eyes bursting with an indescribable power and obsession, “But I won’t cause him any trouble… Let me go, I’m going to find him, I’ve made up my mind… I’ll be with him through the most dangerous times.”

"Su Mi!"

Jiang Ying even went so far as to suppress her cultivation level.

But soon, Jiang Ying discovered something that seemed almost impossible.

The aura emanating from Su Mi in front of him almost soared into the sky.

In just a brief moment.

Bai Youwei was even more astonished. She couldn't possibly be unaware of this situation; this was…

"Dragon-Slaying Realm!"

Qin Shuangshuang stopped in surprise, and even Jiang Ying couldn't help but let go of her hand.

They were shocked to discover that this girl, who was the most delicate and the most favored among them, was...

Her hair fluttered slightly, making her figure appear so tall from behind.

Her beautiful eyes shone with an indescribable brilliance, and her aura... told them without the slightest deviation.

Under such circumstances, the girl suddenly broke through from the Fusion Realm to the Dragon Slayer Realm.

She'd only taken a few steps?

They've only exchanged a few words?

What the hell is she thinking?

Why was she able to...?

Too many words to say, Su Mi gripped her sword and stepped out of the crowd.

"Roar!!"

A monster seized the opportunity and pounced on the seemingly lost and distraught girl.

But in an instant, all that everyone saw was her sword-drawing motion.

Re-open your eyes.

The monster in the air split in two and fell beside her, but she still walked towards it.

The voice is stubborn and unyielding.

"I don't want to be protected... I just want him to live."

-

"Clang!!"

The clash of swords was so crisp and melodious.

This caused Helian Yehu to show an extremely enjoyable expression.

In the face of imminent separation, he looked at the aloof and stunningly beautiful woman before him.

Lu Qingyan, whose every move seemed to radiate youthful beauty, was extremely pleasing to the eye.

“Lu Qingyan… your sword is different from the one three years ago.”

Lu Qingyan squinted at Helian Yehu.

"Anyone would improve in three years, but you seem to have changed at all."

Helian Yehu chuckled.

"Although your sword intent has changed, I can tell you with certainty that your path is wrong. Your previous straightforwardness and unwavering determination excited and impressed me, but now... you've lost all your spirit. Tell me, what do you have left? This smooth sword can't defeat me... Lu Qingyan, letting you die here might be the best ending. In the end, you'll just be another ordinary person anyway... Why bother?"

Lu Qingyan looked at the sword in her hand, but had no doubt whatsoever.

She would even recall the gentle words that the boy had whispered in her ear day and night.

It will remind me of the pain and the agony of being almost torn apart that I experienced.

She shook her head, her expression becoming calmer and more relaxed.

"This is the swordsmanship he showed me... and you dare to comment on it? Responsibility... hahaha, you think you're worthy of responsibility?" PS: I'm quitting Mahjong for a week, I can't take it anymore, I'm furious!

88 This is my sword! (Bonus chapter 22 for monthly votes!)

"clang!"

The two swords clashed, sparking intense flames that seemed to illuminate the entire sky.

They separated abruptly, the man and woman glancing at each other, the grass beneath their feet suffering another devastating blow.

"boom!!"

This time, the swords clashed, producing an even more deafening sound.

Each sword strike seemed to make Lu Qingyan's hand go numb.

What an incredibly powerful force!

Lu Qingyan gently stroked the sword hilt, carefully sensing the remaining power.

She looked up and saw Helian Yehu's smiling gaze.

"To be honest, Lu Qingyan, I feel a little sorry for you."

"..."

Lu Qingyan didn't speak, but carefully felt the images of these sword strikes, trying to capture some mysterious and profound feelings from them. She had a premonition that this would be the feeling she needed most to break through her realm. Although it was wishful thinking to try to break through at this moment, there was no doubt that she would take another step forward.

However, Helian Yehu, who was at ease and not worried about time, looked at this stunningly beautiful woman, who was probably one in a lifetime, and thought of something.

I recalled the first time I met this woman.

That was at the Dragon Slaying Gathering in Nan Jian Prefecture. The first time they saw this woman, she was a woman who amazed many people.

Helian Yehu originally had no interest in women, believing that women were stumbling blocks on the path of cultivation, and that becoming a Daoist partner was merely a way to find an escape route on his cultivation path.

But to everyone's surprise, this woman was stunning from the moment she appeared.

Helian Yehu said with a touch of nostalgia.

"Your sword was so good back then, straight and unstoppable. So powerful and fierce... It was no exaggeration to call you a genius that comes along only once in a century. I also thought back then... If it were a woman like you... it would be acceptable to become your Daoist partner."

"..."

Lu Qingyan looked at Helian Yehu strangely.

What is this person talking about? How did they suddenly start talking about Daoist partners?

Helian Yehu seemed to be still lost in his memories, sighing with emotion.

To be honest, I don't miss her often. I just occasionally think of her as a woman who is rare enough to meet my standards and expectations.

But this time, everything seems different.

She seemed unchanged, but her sword had changed. This truly saddened Helian Yehu, as if he were witnessing a talented person who could have reached a higher position being wasted halfway through.

This is undoubtedly heartbreaking.

“But now, your sword is not like the one you used to have. You have more options and seem to have more room to maneuver, but you are not suited to this kind of sword. You are cutting off your own future. Seeing you like this, I feel sorry for you. If you can put down your sword, I can teach you carefully. I can also accept becoming your Daoist partner with your appearance. But that is secondary. The key is to help you return to the heights you should have reached.”

Lu Qingyan had no idea what the man was talking about.

Although I never had any good feelings towards her to begin with, and I barely remember her, I shouldn't feel this disgusted as I do now.

She frowned as she looked at Helian Yehu.

"Are you sick? Do you think I practice swordsmanship to be worthy of you?"

Lu Qingyan couldn't help but speak.

Helian Yehu smiled casually, seemingly not thinking there was anything wrong with his words. Perhaps it was because in his heart, no matter how beautiful this woman was, she could not compare to the true Dao.

She had already gone astray in some ways, and if no one had guided her like he had, or if he hadn't been willing to let her go... she would have lost even more.

In his view, their positions were never a good match.

"But if you've gone the wrong way, you've gone the wrong way, and you have to admit it..."

Lu Qingyan raised her sword and pointed it directly at Helian Yehu.

"There's a limit to how much you can talk to yourself... Whether this sword is worthy or not, is that for you to decide?"

Helian Yehu shook his head regretfully.

It seems this woman is still quite stubborn... Perhaps all people are like this, unwilling to admit that they have taken the wrong path. She should have realized in the first three sword strikes that neither her realm nor her sword intent could compare to hers... There was nothing she could do; this was not just a matter of talent, but also the path she had chosen from the beginning, not to mention that she had given up halfway.