The Four Great Arresters and the Three Secret Agents stared at the figure descending from the sky, exchanging glances, utterly shocked.
He knew full well that this place was already heavily ambushed, yet he still dared to show himself?!
It wasn't just them who were terrified.
Everyone was dumbfounded.
"Who is it?!"
Zuo Lengchan roared, his gaze sweeping like lightning.
He wanted to see who had such guts, daring to oppose the Five Mountains Sword Sect!
But when he saw the person clearly, his heart suddenly trembled!
"Fahai?!"
That Demon Monk, as beautiful as a demon, how could he not recognize him!
How could Fahai appear here?!
The Sect Leaders of the Five Mountains Sword Sect looked at each other, seeing shock and unease in each other's eyes.
Why had he come?
At this moment, Nangong Pu She, who had been on the verge of despair and ready to fight to the death, suddenly felt a familiar aura envelop her.
She slowly looked up, and when the long-unheard voice reached her ears, her heart suddenly trembled.
She saw a figure clad in a white monk's robe, quietly landing beside her.
That figure stood like a mountain, shielding her from all wind and rain.
If not Fahai, who else could it be?
For some reason, tears welled up in her eyes, sparkling faintly.
Fahai had appeared again at her most critical moment, just like when they first met, blocking a fatal blow for her.
At the brink of life and death, what does a person think of?
Some say, one's entire life flashes by like a revolving lantern.
Nangong thought that she had no attachments in this life.
But just as she thought her life was about to end, what appeared in her mind was that back in a monk's robe.
She had once fantasized in desperation if he would descend from the sky.
But then she felt it was merely a pipe dream.
How could he know she was in danger at this moment?
But he had truly come.
Just like that year, he stepped through the air, pulling her back from the brink of death once more.
Fahai...
Am I dreaming?
Nangong Pu She murmured softly, slowly extending her finger, wanting to touch his figure.
At this moment, Fahai slowly turned, looking at her face, still stained with blood, his eyes full of heartache.
His voice was gentle, like a spring breeze caressing her face, carrying a mesmerizing tenderness.
"I'm sorry, I'm late."
With that, he gently wiped away the bloodstain from the corner of her lips.
Such tenderness, so intoxicating, as if falling into a dream, unwilling to wake.
"So... I really wasn't mistaken."
The deep affection in his eyes almost overflowed, making Nangong Pu She's heart involuntarily quicken.
She instinctively turned her head away, her voice softly rising, as if defending herself.
"I just wanted to buy some time."
Fahai looked at her gently, one hand lightly resting on her shoulder, "I understand."
"It's alright, leave the rest to me."
Fahai knew clearly that there was no deep enmity between Nangong and Wudang and the Five Mountains Sword Sect.
The reason she acted against those people was simply because she was worried that she wasn't strong enough yet to protect herself against those experts.
She feared they would target her and threaten her life.
So she took the initiative to block those powerful individuals, just to gain more time to grow.
Just like Ding Chunqiu back then.
For her, who was usually calm and indifferent, to do such a thing was enough to explain everything.
Fahai looked at her, a hint of guilt in his eyes.
If it weren't for him, Nangong wouldn't have suffered such severe injuries, hovering between life and death.
She had done too much for him.
She didn't even want him to notice, silently bearing everything.
The more he thought this, the more distressed Fahai became.
She had sacrificed so much, and all he could do was to seek justice for her.
All who had harmed Nangong, all the Disciples of the Five Mountains Sword Sect who pursued Nangong today, not a single one would live!
"Fairy Shi."
Fahai called softly.
A figure descended from the sky, it was Shi Feixuan, who had been following closely.
She slowly landed, her gaze falling on Fahai.
She hadn't expected that his hurried journey was truly to save Nangong Pu She!
What was the relationship between him and Nangong Pu She?
How could it make him brave a thousand-mile journey just to save her?
Knowing that this place was set with many killing traps, and facing the Sect Leaders of the Five Mountains Sword Sect, he still did not flinch.
A complex look flashed in Shi Feixuan's eyes.
It seemed there was a past between them that others did not know.
"Help me take care of her, I'm going to kill."
Fahai looked at Shi Feixuan, his eyes clear and firm, a seriousness he had never shown before.
"I owe you for this."
Upon hearing this, Shi Feixuan's heart trembled.
He was actually willing to go to such lengths for Nangong Pu She?!
In her impression, Fahai was wild and unrestrained, acting on impulse, not caring about worldly rules at all.
Such a transcendent, arrogant, and self-assured person would never bow to anyone.
But now, for Nangong Pu She, he actually humbly asked for her help?
And was willing to owe a Prodigy a favor?!
Someone as untamed as Fahai most disliked being indebted to others.
Once indebted, one was bound to be tied down, unable to be truly free.
Moreover, he was a peerless genius ranked on the heavenly pride ranking!
Such a person's favor was worth more than all the gold in the world, incomparable even to rare treasures.
For Nangong Pu She, he unhesitatingly revealed his true feelings.
Was she truly that special to him?
At this moment, Shi Feixuan's expression subtly changed. Usually as serene as the moon, she felt a hint of curiosity towards Fahai for the first time.
Could such a decisive and ruthless person also have a soft spot?
She nodded slightly, "Go, I will protect her."
"Thank you."
Fahai gazed at Shi Feixuan, his eyes firm and sincere.
"You..."
Nangong hesitated, full of worry.
All the Sect Leaders of the Five Mountains Sword Sect were Grandmaster Realm, and their combined strength could even force a Great Grandmaster to retreat.
"Don't worry, I'll be fine."
Fahai looked at Nangong, his tone gentle, like a spring breeze caressing her face.
"I'll take care of them and be back soon."
He had no more worries in his heart. Shi Feixuan was the Saintess of Cihang Jingzhai, her strength unfathomable.
With her there, Nangong would surely be safe.
Then he could fight without restraint!
Five Mountains Sword Sect!
What a Five Mountains Sword Sect!
Today, all of you will be executed!
Fahai's gentle words had barely fallen when his expression abruptly changed as he turned.
The gentleness was gone, replaced by intense Killing Intent!
Bloodlust and killing aura enveloped him, like a demon god descending!
Centered on him, Killing Intent surged and spread, like raging waves sweeping across the entire Daming Lake!
"All of you, deserve to die!"
Cold words came from the depths of Hell!
At this moment, Fahai was no longer a Buddhist Disciple, but a harbinger of death from a battlefield of carnage!
Life and death in his palm, the Dominator of slaughter!
Before his words finished, the entire scene was shocked and pale, no one dared to speak.
Silence reigned, as if heaven and earth trembled, only the wind howled for a thousand miles!
The people of the Five Mountains Sword Sect were dumbfounded, at a loss.
What did this mean?
Judging by this stance, he was going to stand up for Nangong Pu She?
What was their relationship, after all?
Why would he disregard his unhealed serious injuries to rush to her aid from a thousand miles away?
Didn't he know that the Five Mountains Sword Sect had issued a Demon Extermination Order, seeking his life?
How dare he willingly walk into their trap?
The hearts of the Five Mountains Sword Sect members were shattered, their faces filled with horror.
They had never heard of any connection between Fahai and Nangong Pu She before.
Why was he now willing to become an enemy of the entire Five Mountains Sword Sect for her?
Not just the people of the Five Mountains Sword Sect, but the onlookers from the Jianghu were also quickly pondering.
Looking at their expressions and gestures, they seemed quite close...
Could it be... they were lovers?