When Pei Yuhan saw this, she almost doubted whether there was something wrong with her eyes.

Although she was only at the third level of the Integration Realm, it was still clear how strong Xuanxiao, Yunche and the others were!

In fact, at the moment Xia Xiyue was defeated.

Pei Yuhan has decided to provide support at all costs.

Even for a peak Mahayana Realm expert, Pei Yuhan, at the Integration Realm, was like a moth drawn to a flame.

However, she accepted Xia Xiyue's kindness and stayed in the Purple Maple Forest.

Therefore, there's no reason not to draw the sword...

Just as she was preparing to risk her life, she saw Chu Tianyao in a green robe.

He effortlessly deflected the subsequent deadly attacks aimed at Xia Xiyue, and then manifested three avatars.

He actually fought against Xuanxiao and the other three all by himself.

Pei Yuhan didn't know why Chu Tianyao had entered the Mahayana stage in just a few days. She couldn't understand it... but she wasn't too shocked.

Pei Yuhan herself was a swordsmanship genius, so of course she knew that breaking through realms was as easy as drinking water.

However, when Pei Yuhan saw Chu Tianyao's domineering and powerful performance, fighting against four opponents single-handedly, she was completely stunned!

Is this really possible? Even with extraordinary talent and reaching the Mahayana realm, how could someone not be at a disadvantage against an old monster who has been at this realm for thousands of years?

As the battle continued, Pei Yuhan discovered that Chu Tianyao was not only holding his own, but he was actually gaining the upper hand.

Finally, he even killed four top experts from the Upper Realm all by himself!

Pei Yuhan couldn't understand this at all...

Not long ago, Chu Tianyao was almost defeated by Ji Buduan, who was at the Integration Realm.

How long has it been? He has already shown an invincible demeanor!

Xia Xiyue's gaze was equally astonished...

"That cultivation technique... is not a technique of the Purple Maple Forest. Neither One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones nor the Kunpeng of the Nether Sea are techniques of our Purple Maple Forest!"

Xia Xiyue remained silent. "Not only that, Tianyao seems to know a great many offensive techniques. Swords, spears, fists... he seems to be proficient in them all?!"

"Where did he get so many unparalleled martial arts techniques? Could it be that he actually obtained so many fortuitous opportunities during his travels in the Upper Realm?"

Staring blankly at the Qinghui Umbrella that was blooming with seven-colored clouds, Xia Xiyue thought, "The quality of this umbrella is no less than my Azure Sky Divine String Qin. It is a top-tier magic weapon of the Mahayana level!"

"Even if Tianyao had some extraordinary encounter and broke through to the Mahayana Realm in a short time, where did he obtain such a divine weapon and magical artifact?"

Xia Xiyue suddenly felt a little lost. "During the three years in the Purple Maple Forest, I spent every day with Tianyao, but I still don't really understand him."

With a wave of his hand, Chu Tianyao took the storage bags left behind by Xuan Xiao and the other three into his bosom.

After confirming that the lightning tribulation had dissipated, he came to Xia Xiyue's side.

"Master, the enemy has been dealt with. This Divine Essence Mirror can help you recover from your injuries as soon as possible. Rest and recuperate."

Xia Xiyue looked at Chu Tianyao with a strange expression. "Tianyao, you actually killed all four of them by yourself?"

"You... you've become this strong?"

Chu Tianyao gently shook his head, then gently picked up Xia Xiyue. "It's all thanks to Master's excellent teaching... I'll take Master back to the cave to rest..."

In the past thousand years, apart from that time when she was drunk... this was the first time Xia Xiyue had been held in the arms of a male cultivator.

She couldn't help but feel a strange sensation...

Xia Xiyue could clearly feel the warmth emanating from Chu Tianyao's chest; that warmth seemed to penetrate her dress and reach straight to her heart...

This caused Xia Xiyue's cheeks to unconsciously flush red.

"Uh... what's wrong with me? Why do I feel my heart racing for no reason?"

A strange shyness was already gently rippling in her eyes, those clear, watery eyes now flickering with a slightly flustered look.

Xia Xiyue lowered her eyes slightly, not daring to look directly at Chu Tianyao.

"This is...this is so strange. Why do I have this feeling?"

Seemingly sensing something, Chu Tianyao looked down at Xia Xiyue and asked, "Master?"

But then he saw that the beautiful fairy in his arms had a slightly flushed face, like a peach petal under the first rays of dawn, with a delicate and luscious blush.

Xia Xiyue lightly bit her red lips, her eyes sparkling with shyness and tenderness, like the gentlest breeze in spring, brushing across the heart's lake, leaving ripples that were breathtakingly beautiful.

Chu Tianyao was momentarily mesmerized...

"Why...why does Master look like this? His eyes and brows...are clearly those of a young girl in the throes of first love!"

"Could it be that Master...?!"

Chu Tianyao steadied himself and put his chaotic thoughts behind him. "Right now, Xiyue... is still seriously injured. Let's send Master back to her cave first."

For some reason, seeing this scene filled Pei Yuhan with a faint sense of loss...

She couldn't figure out why she felt so lost, so she simply stopped thinking about it.

"Since Fairy Xiyue and Chu Tianyao are out of danger, I won't disturb them. Let's go back to our cave first."

A moment later, inside the cave.

Chu Tianyao placed Xia Xiyue on the bed, feeling as if he had seen this scene before.

He couldn't help but recall two years ago...

On the Sui Nuan Festival, he carried the drunk Xia Xiyue to the cave to rest.

He was drunk at the time, but now he is seriously injured.

"This attack by a powerful enemy was also caused by me. In a way... I've dragged my master down with me..."

Chu Tianyao extended a finger and pressed it on Xia Xiyue's wrist.

"Master's injuries are serious... Even with the assistance of the Divine Origin Realm and the Clear Radiance Umbrella, there may still be hidden dangers."

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