Cultivators valued power, but completely overlooked one point… the body's reaction speed! That is, the so-called subconscious!
Recalling her thoughts, her gaze shifted again!
Instantly, danger struck! Jin Bao'er abruptly dodged to the side, the attack coming straight at her! Then… it changed course!
"Ugh!"
A sharp pain shot through her shoulder! Her face instantly turned pale! A faint smell of blood drifted over…
She knitted her brows tightly! Her eyes darted sharply forward, her body instinctively tensing! This was a subconscious behavior cultivated through years of combat…
But the words Long Li Xing had just spoken still echoed in her ears. She pursed her lips, her gaze lowered! Her body quickly relaxed, withdrawing her energy, allowing the power of the Great Dao to roam and circulate within her.
Following this, the third attack surged towards her. She made no defensive move, but as the attack was about to reach her, she slightly turned her head and, simultaneously… her hand subconsciously swept out!
"Slap!"
"Thump!"
Two sounds rang out in succession. Her heart jolted! But she didn't dare to be careless, forcing herself to regain her composure!
Even so, she couldn't hide her elation!
In that instant, she had dodged the incoming attack with just a slight, casual movement. But she hadn't seen the attack from behind at all. Yet, at that moment, her hand seemed to have a mind of its own, reaching out and catching the fourth attack that suddenly appeared, then striking it back and sending it flying!!
That's right, the fourth attack had arrived simultaneously with the third! She hadn't noticed it at all, but her body's spontaneous action had! The power of the Great Dao swirled around her hand, its movement light and casual…
Everything happened in an instant. She never expected the power of the Great Dao could be used like this! If not for Long Li Xing's guidance, she probably would never have discovered it! Because she was accustomed to tension, she would never relax her body in the face of danger!
When the darkness vanished, she quickly regained her senses! She looked at her right hand, recalling the casual control of the Great Dao's power just now, feeling both surprised and delighted!
Seeing this, Long Li Xing directly reached out and took her hand. Her fair, tender fingers were enveloped by a large, perfectly slender hand, a warm sensation gradually spreading. She startled, then looked up.
Because her innate spiritual root talent was of the pure ice element, her body temperature was noticeably lower than that of ordinary people, and her fingers were often cold! When using spiritual energy, her fingers became even colder! Long Li Xing, on the other hand, was a hot-blooded and battle-hardy Dragon race member, so his temperature was higher…
With their hands clasped like this, the atmosphere became slightly ambiguous! Jin Bao'er's heart beat a little faster, yet…
"Don't overthink it. You haven't mastered the power of the Great Dao yet. Be careful not to use it carelessly, or you'll easily hurt yourself and others!"
The man said with a solemn expression.
To put it simply: don't misuse your strength, or you'll end up self-harming without realizing it…
Jin Bao'er: "..."
So! A straight man and a straight woman! How could there be ambiguity?!
At this moment, the flying boat left a long, faint white trail in the sky! If one didn't look closely, they might not even see that it was a fluctuation of spiritual energy!
However, those who had been watching from outside the Dragon Clan's territory would not overlook it. They immediately notified their clans…
Shortly after the Dragon Clan returned, the major powers of the Upper Realm had already dispatched people to monitor the Dragon Clan's domain from the outside. Of course, no one dared to get too close!
Those with ulterior motives followed from afar but couldn't keep up with the flying boat's speed! However, some cultivators with decent speed managed to keep up…
Jin Bao'er's eyes flickered! She wasn't sure if the pursuers behind them were from the Luo Xian Sect or a family clan. If they were from the Luo Xian Sect, then they were here to hunt her! If they were from the clan, then they were here for Long Li Xing!
However, neither group was good news… Perhaps…
"Let them follow! Perhaps unexpected truths will be revealed!"
The man let out a cold snort, his purple eyes chilling slightly! He spoke with a veiled meaning!
The matter of the Trial Grounds Master might have been their doing! Following them might also provide someone to explain things.
Jin Bao'er didn't understand what he meant, but it sounded like something was about to happen, so she gave up the idea of dealing with them herself.
They traveled in silence, and a day passed quickly!
The Trial Grounds were already in sight!
When the flying boat landed, she quickly sensed something was wrong! Her brow furrowed.
"Something's not right!"
The last time she came, the forest was deep and dense, and she could faintly sense a trace of spiritual energy. But this time, it was completely silent, with no aura whatsoever! She reached out and touched the barrier covering the Trial Grounds. It was still there!
But this made it even more wrong!
"I heard when I came last time that only those under a hundred years old could enter the Trial Grounds, and there were certain restrictions on the number of times. But it's been three years since I last entered, so I should be able to enter now…"
Yet, the barrier was resisting her, completely refusing entry!
Moreover, given the Trial Grounds Master's temperament, he should have sensed her arrival and come out angrily to confront her…
Seeing this, Long Li Xing stepped forward. A hint of surprise flashed across his handsome face! He then placed his hands on the barrier, his expression growing cold…
An invisible force, mixed with intense pressure, spread from his hands and covered the barrier at an extremely fast speed…
"Sizzle…"
A slight cracking sound echoed. Jin Bao'er realized what he was planning and immediately activated her defensive layer…
"Crackling!"
The next second, the entire barrier shattered like glass. Cracks rapidly spread upwards from the bottom, the fissures instantly enveloping the surroundings!
"Boom!"
With another slight push from Long Li Xing, the entire barrier collapsed. Fragments of the barrier danced in the air, shimmering with an immense, radiant glow, like a starry sky!
The falling fragments struck the light pink defensive layer, emitting crisp sounds…
At that moment, a strong, dense surge of spiritual energy was released from within the Trial Grounds. The gray fog that had shrouded the forest for years gradually dissipated, revealing a vibrant, verdant green scene!
The stagnation of three years finally began to turn again!
In the forest, a figure in gray suddenly gasped for air! He stiffly moved an arm, a flicker of surprise flashing across his face, then he sensed something and froze abruptly! The barrier was gone!?
In less than a minute, a gray shadow quickly flew out, its aura clearly filled with palpable rage and excitement!
Upon seeing Jin Bao'er's incomparably beautiful face, the Trial Grounds Master trembled with anger! His gray form seemed to glow with heat! Then he roared hysterically!
"Jin Bao'er!! You bastard! You're despicable and shameless! I'll f**k your m**her! How could you do this to me?! I'll f**k you to death! Do you believe I'll f**k you right now?!"
Hearing this, Jin Bao'er felt helpless and speechless, then spread her hands.
"If I say I didn't do it, will you believe me?"
The Trial Grounds Master paused. The curses he had half-uttered suddenly caught in his throat. His furious gaze shifted directly to the man beside her. The accusations and curses he was about to unleash froze on his face…