Wayfarer

Chapter 438: Xiao Nanfeng Appears

Within the Yanluo Court in the capital of Mao, despite the fact that the Rabbit Yanluo's two avatars had been brought into the red moon illusory realm, her main body remained unscathed. She sat on her jeweled throne as she contemplated the red moon illusory realm from her avatars' perspective.

"The red moon illusory realm... It's a place filled with cursed spiritual power. What era did this cursed effigy come from, to be able to build an illusory world of such complexity? The deeper in you go, the more red-furred lifeforms lie in sight. Ha! You think you can devour me? Die!" The Rabbit Yanluo frowned as she suddenly extended her right hand and punched at the void.

The void shuddered, as though bursting open. A void portal emerged out of nowhere. On the other side of the portal came blinding red light—a window into the interior of the red moon illusory realm.

Yin Tianci and his subordinates were being attacked by a large group of red-furred lifeforms. They shrieked in pain and were suffering more and more wounds.

The Rabbit Yanluo's two avatars were likewise attacked by a large number of red-furred lifeforms. Suddenly, they saw a hole open up. They eagerly jumped out from the illusory realm. Meanwhile, Yin Tianci and the others smiled in glee.

"Your Highness, we have to take this opportunity to leave this cursed realm! Hurry!" one of Yin Tianci's subordinates called out.

"Let's go!" Yin Tianci cried out.

The Heaven Immortals fled from the red moon illusory realm despite the tide of red-furred lifeforms in their way. They suffered grievous injuries as they escaped.

Meanwhile, back within the red moon illusory realm, Qu Wan'er was imparting her daughter with knowledge about the Shangqing holy land.

"Wan'er, my soul won't be able to last for long. Hurry!" Lan Jiguang said.

Qu Wan'er was forced to let go of her daughter's hand. Her eyes were filled with longing and reluctance, but also relief and gratification.

"Yaoguang, when you return to the Shangqing holy land, trust no one but yourself," Qu Wan'er warned firmly.

"Mother!" Lady Yaoguang reached out for her even as her mother headed toward her father.

Qu Wan'er turned back and rubbed her daughter's head, nodding at her with a smile, before she walked up to Lan Jiguang and hugged her. With a hum, their two bodies merged. Lan Jiguang's body swelled, his soul seemingly incapable of accepting such a transformation. It was distended and about to break.

"Take care, Yaoguang!" Lan Jiguang shouted with longing.

His body exploded. He released a beam of red light with the last vestiges of his strength, which he used to open an exit to the red moon illusory realm.

"Father! Mother!" Lady Yaoguang shouted.

Where their bodies had exploded, rays of sinister red light gathered and condensed, as though having collected the shattered fragments of their yin body. A red-furred lifeform appeared out of thin air.

The new red-furred lifeform didn't seem to possess any form of intelligence. Its only instinct was to kill; it shot toward Lady Yaoguang.

Lady Yaoguang's eyes flashed with reluctance as she turned and fled out of the exit to the red moon illusory realm.

At the same time, by the other side of the red moon illusory realm, there was another commotion as the Rabbit Yanluo opened up another exit. The Heaven Immortals flooded out in relief.

Suddenly, as Lady Yaoguang returned to her physical body, a blue moon barrier shimmered into existence around her, sending the Rabbit Yanluo's avatar flying back. The cursebane sword began to attack her avatar, revolving around the barrier and continuing to protect her.

With a hum, the entrance to the red moon illusory realm vanished.

Everyone awoke with a blink.

"Lan Jiguang almost killed me, the crown prince! How dare he!" Yin Tianci roared in fear.

"Thank goodness we're out. Two centuries ago, the Shangqing red moon's might was known throughout the entire world. It wasn't just a rumor. How frightening!" a Heaven Immortal exclaimed.

The Rabbit Yanluo looked toward Lady Yaoguang. "Where's your father? Doesn't he want this physical body any longer?"

Lady Yaoguang seethed with hatred. You killed my father, but Rabbit Yanluo, you'll only suffer an ignominious end. You'll perish once the Tiger and Ox Yanluos emerge from secluded cultivation."

"You dare talk back?" the Rabbit Yanluo demanded.

Her avatars again reached out for Lady Yaoguang, but her cursebane sword protected her.

"My mother has already emerged from your avatar. Now that you're without the Shangqing blue moon, how do you intend to counter my cursebane sword?" Lady Yaoguang gritted out.

"Lass, I'm sure this blue moon barrier of yours has flaws," the Rabbit Yanluo replied coolly.

"Try it, then!" Lady Yaoguang refused to give in.

The Rabbit Yanluo's face turned dark, but she didn't attempt to break through the barrier again. She knew that she wouldn't be able to do anything to Lady Yaoguang for the moment, and was frustrated by that lack of ability.

Just then, Yin Tianci smiled. "Rabbit Yanluo, don't worry. It'll be the night of the full moon in a few days' time. When the mouth of the abyss opens up once more, I'll ask my father to loan me a treasure that can break through her defenses. When that time comes, please hold off the others long enough for me to consummate my marriage with her."

"Oh? You seem rather insistent about that objective," the Rabbit Yanluo mocked.

"I apologize, Rabbit Yanluo, but she is instrumental for my plans," Yin Tianci said resolutely.

"Don't you dare!" Lady Yaoguang cried out.

"Holy Maiden Yaoguang, this isn't up to you." Yin Tianci smiled deviously.

"Someone will come save me. You won't succeed!"

"Cultivators from the Shangqing holy land, you mean? Don't worry. My subordinates will take them down. Furthermore, the Rabbit Yanluo will help me hold them off as well. How would they know where your body is located without being in the abyss themselves? By the time they find you, our interests will be aligned," Yin Tianci said confidently.

"Dream on!" Lady Yaoguang howled in anger, the hairs on her neck rising in fear and tension.

"Haha, there's nothing you can do now, unless someone saves you before the night of the full moon. But who would be able to accomplish such a feat? There's no one you can count on. Submit to your fate!"

Just then, a rabbit-headed humanoid rushed in from outside the hall. She bowed. "King, Xiao Nanfeng has appeared outside the capital of Mao. He requests an audience with you to discuss ransoming Lady Yaoguang."

"Xiao Nanfeng, alone? Is he crazy?" Yin Tianci exclaimed.

"Nanfeng? What's he doing here?" Lady Yaoguang fretted.

The Rabbit Yanluo smirked coldly. "It's only been two days, but it looks like Xiao Nanfeng can't bear to wait any longer."

"Rabbit Yanluo, this is an excellent opportunity. We have to seize him. He possesses two Yanluo Courts!" Yin Tianci exclaimed.

"Let's go see what's going on." The Rabbit Yanluo seemed expectant as well.

A group of people followed swiftly behind as Lady Yaoguang was brought outside the Yanluo Court.

Outside the capital of Mao, Xiao Nanfeng stood alone. He was surrounded by a group of rabbit-headed humanoids, all with their weapons drawn. Even so, he remained calm, without showing any sign of panic.

"The king commands for Xiao Nanfeng to head over!" a shout came from afar.

The rabbit-headed humanoid glanced warily around before they made way for him.

Xiao Nanfeng flew into the air and distantly saw the Rabbit Yanluo, Yin Tianci, and their associated subordinates—along with the restrained Lady Yaoguang.

"Nanfeng, flee! Ignore me!" she shouted.

Xiao Nanfeng smiled. "If I were to leave, what would you do? Don't worry. I'll be leaving with you."

Lady Yaoguang's heart thudded with warmth, but she couldn't help but worry for him.