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nRoaaaaaaaar!!!

nThe Immortal Stage Beast bellowed, sending a shockwave with just its voice alone. The hybrid between the lion and a tiger was trapped with no escape inside a canyon.

nBang!

nXiao Wen deflected the incoming attack with her sword, standing at the front with Wuying.

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"We did it! It cannot escape anymore!

" Yiren called out excitedly and turned around, smashing her foot on the ground.

nRumble!

nA thick wall rose at the exit, locking them up with the beast. Countless roars and scratching resounded immediately from the other side of the wall but Yiren wasn't really bothered, keeping her hands on the wall.

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"Go! I will hold them off till the leader is dead!

" She called out courageously to which everyone nodded, turning to face the Immortal Stage Beast in front of them.

nIt was the last group leader in the Hidden Realm, one of the most powerful. They already killed all of the other leaders over the course of last year while leaving most of the underlings alone.

nThey didn't want to ruin the realm's ecosystem by killing most of the beasts. There will always be a new leader from the survivors but once the whole pack was wiped out, they wouldn't magically appear once again.

nGrrrrrrrr…

nFive meters tall Immortal Beast glared at them, scratching the ground with its claws while growling, its lush mane burning with flames. It has been chased by them for over a week and it was smart enough to know how powerful they have become.

nToo bad, it didn't have a choice but to face them.

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"It's already wounded, barely breathing. Just end him,

" Drakos called out casually from above, standing at the edge of the cliff, overseeing the battle just in case.

nIf the Immortal Beast tried to run away again, he would just smack it back inside with Bella. They didn't help their group at all in hunting as that would be pointless. Same reason why Xuefeng didn't use his Elemental Bracelet in any of his battles, aiming to improve his battle skills instead.

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"You think they are blind or what? They were the ones who wounded him so they obviously know,

" Bella scolded, pinching him on the cheek.

"Just watch. Don't disturb them.

"

nShe was sitting on his back, already treating him like her personal pet yet he didn't seem to mind.

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"Watch out for his flames!

" Xuefeng warned, recognizing the incoming attack.

nThey were already familiar with its abilities after many battles with it.

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"Don't worry! I got it!

" Xiao Wen volunteered, her sword and arms already wrapping up with Fire Qi.

nJust as the Immortal Beast was about to send its wave of flames, it stopped, no longer gazing at Xiao Wen. Aiming at the walls of the canyon above them, it spat multiple fireballs instead.

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"Don't even think about it!

"

nXiao Wen extended her hand and exploded the fireballs one by one while the rest of the group rushed forward.

nDid it really think they would just sit and watch?

nPrincess Shan slid on the wall of ice, bombarding one side with ice swords.

nWuying sent multiple blood shackles, piercing through the beast's legs.

nAnd Xuefeng was already above the beast, his Dragon Edge piercing straight down.

nMultiply! Multiply! Multiply! Multiply!

nTens of Xuefeng's copies appeared next to him and all collapsed at the beast at the same time.

nROAAAR!!!

nA painful cry resounded in the canyon as the beast dropped to the ground with tens of holes inside its body, quickly followed by angry cries of the whole pack. They realized their leader was killed and wanted revenge.

nBang! Bang! Bang!

nHundreds of beast began smashing against the wall, sending all attacks they could to break through the wall.

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"I'm here,

" Nuwa assured her daughter as she suddenly appeared next to her, reinforcing the wall.

nShe was the flexible support, appearing on each front whenever she was needed, protecting everyone. If Xuefeng was losing, she would be right there to support him. If someone broke through their defenses, she would be there to face them.

nNaturally, they were flexible. Knowing they were safe from the sides, Xuefeng launched his offense and Shan joined them as well, leaving the back-line for Wu and Yi.

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"We collect the Spirit Artefact and leave. Get ready,

" Xuefeng repeated the usual, standing on the beast's back.

nXuefeng couldn't keep the body in Ling's world unless the Spirit already form the artefact.

nJust as he expected, the Spirit Artefact had Fire Element attribute, knowing that most abilities the Immortal Beast had been fire-related.

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"Wen, it's yours.

"

nXuefeng didn't hesitate and passed it to Xiao Wen before Ling sucked the giant body into her world. They have been collecting a lot of them over the past year. Some were eaten while the other could be sold, as a great material for crafting.

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"Everyone, gather!

" Xuefeng called out and the girls grouped up around him.

nOnly Yiren and Nuwa stayed behind, still holding the wall only to rush towards them.

nCrack!

nThe wall cracked immediately, beasts constantly banging against it, and fell right after. Hundreds of beasts spilled inside like a wave, chasing after the two.

nSuddenly, the wind blew from the entrance and wrapped around them, lifting them up in the air.

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"Xuefeng!

" Yiren called out, reaching out and he caught her into his arms.

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"You did well,

" Xuefeng praised while kissing her on the head.

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"Hehe.

"

nAlthough she became much more mature after years of fights, she still liked to act cute in front of Xuefeng. Some things just didn't change.

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"Everyone, it's time to go home,

" Xuefeng announced in the air and although everyone was reluctant, they nodded, following their plan.

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"Mom, dad. We are coming back.

"

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"Young Master Xuefeng is back! Young Master Xuefeng is back!

"

nThe moment Liu Mei heard those words coming from a random cultivator on the street, her heart tightened, skipping its beat like never before.

nShe tried to forget.

nShe tried to throw away those innocent and immature feelings many times.

nShe thought she succeeded.

nShe thought she finally moved on.

nYet it turned out she never forgot him.

nHe was always in her heart, only slumbering for a little while.

nThere was another person who watched the beautiful sunset next to her on the top of the building.

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"Let's go,

" Wu Kong whispered, breaking her train of thoughts.

"You want to see him, right?

"

nHe was much more mature compared to three years ago, his strength known to everyone in the Capital. More calm and stoic, no longer affected by his childish emotions.

nLiu Mei was the same. They called her Lady Mei, the Spear God. The two always stayed together, claimed to be the best power couple but there was more to it.

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"But… How can I face him…? I failed my task…

" Liu Mei muttered, turning around to face him.

nShe was still far from the Monarch stage, yet alone the peak. Instead of cultivating, she focused on mastering her Spear Arts which made her cultivation lag behind, even if her strength didn't.

nLiu Mei suddenly felt guilty.

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"It's okay…

" Wu Kong replied calmly while patting her on the shoulder.

"If you don't meet him before he leaves, you will regret it. Let's go.

"

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"…

" Liu Mei hesitated, suddenly feeling scared.

nHow will she face him? Will he even remember her?

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"I will stay by your side and help you if you need support,

" Wu Kong assured and suddenly jumped, flying to the sky.

"Come.

"

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"Thank you.

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