Meanwhile—
After the white mist rose, everything around them was instantly swallowed by a sea of fog.
Luo Hongye lay on Evil Xiao's back, curiously reaching out her tiny hand to poke at the mist around her.
Whenever she dispersed it, the fog would quickly gather together again.
She kept playing with it happily before turning around and calling out sweetly:
"Mommy~ It's fun~"
But when Luo Hongye turned back, she discovered that Luo Ruying was already gone.
Even Yue Qingyou, who had been beside her moments ago, had disappeared.
"Mommy…?"
"Big Sister Yue…?"
Her large eyes filled with unease as she looked around anxiously and called out softly again.
The white mist stretched endlessly in every direction.
Silent.
No one answered her.
"Waaah… Mommy…"
"Daddy… waaah…"
After receiving no response for so long, Luo Hongye suddenly recalled the helplessness she once felt when she had been locked alone inside a dark cage.
Tears welled up in her eyes and rolled down her cheeks.
"Roar~"
Hearing Luo Hongye cry, Evil Xiao let out a gentle growl.
Its long tail brushed softly against her face.
"Big kitty…"
Luo Hongye wiped away her tears and hugged Evil Xiao's tail tightly.
Instantly, she no longer felt so lonely or afraid.
Seeing her calm down, Evil Xiao relied on instinct and continued carrying her through the white mist.
"Big kitty, are you taking Yeye to find Daddy and Mommy…?"
Luo Hongye sat on its back, hugging its tail as she asked softly.
Evil Xiao nodded.
At that moment, however, Evil Xiao suddenly sensed something and stopped in place.
Its fierce eyes stared into the fog ahead.
Gradually, a petite figure emerged from the mist.
"Sister Kui~"
The moment Luo Hongye saw the newcomer, her eyes lit up with delight as she called out happily.
The person who appeared was Kui—the new friend Luo Hongye had only met yesterday.
For this little girl to appear here now was extremely suspicious.
Even Evil Xiao had failed to detect her approach.
Unsure whether she was friend or foe, Evil Xiao continued glaring at Kui vigilantly.
Kui, however, completely ignored Evil Xiao and walked directly toward it.
Just as Evil Xiao lowered its body and prepared to attack—
Kui shot it a single glance.
Instantly, its entire body froze.
That terrifying feeling…
It recognized it all too well.
Back at the Ye residence, Lord Ye Tianshen had often looked at it the same way.
This little girl was no ordinary child…!
"Evil Xiao, relax."
"I was sent by the Demon Lord to protect the Little Princess."
Kui's voice echoed directly inside Evil Xiao's mind.
Evil Xiao stared at her in shock before slowly lowering its hostility and vigilance.
It finally understood who she was.
Kui walked beside Evil Xiao.
Unlike last time, she didn't slowly climb up. Instead, she lightly leaped onto its back behind Luo Hongye.
"Yeye, don't be afraid~"
"Big Sister Kui will take you to find your mommy, okay~?"
Kui smiled gently as she comforted her.
"Mhm~ Okay~"
With another friend beside her, Luo Hongye suddenly felt much less afraid and nodded happily.
Kui smiled lovingly and gently rubbed her tiny head.
"But before we go find your mommy, how about Yeye plays a little game with Big Sister Kui?"
"Hm? What game is it, Big Sister Kui?"
Luo Hongye turned around and asked curiously.
"The game is very simple~"
"Yeye just needs to close her eyes obediently."
"When Big Sister Kui tells you to open them again, you'll be able to see your mommy very soon~"
Kui pinched Luo Hongye's chubby little cheeks and smiled.
"Okay~"
"Like this, Big Sister Kui?"
The moment she heard she could quickly see her mommy again, Luo Hongye immediately covered her eyes with both hands and obediently shut them.
"That's right~"
"But no peeking, or the magic won't work."
Kui smiled faintly.
Without making a sound, she jumped off Evil Xiao's back and quietly set up a barrier around both it and Luo Hongye.
"You stay beside the Little Princess."
"I'll handle the rest."
After instructing Evil Xiao, Kui's gaze turned icy as she looked into the surrounding fog.
Figures gradually emerged from the mist, approaching Luo Hongye from every direction.
All of them wore immortal sect robes and carried themselves with righteous appearances.
Clearly, they were not demons.
When the immortal cultivators saw the tiny, delicate figure standing before them, they all froze in confusion.
"Who is this little girl…?"
"Is she the Demon Realm's Little Princess we're looking for?"
"No, the little princess is the one riding the demonic beast."
"Then how did this brat end up here…?"
"No idea… Maybe she got dragged here because she was beside the princess…"
"Forget it. Kill the brat first!"
"Then deal with the beast and take the little princess away!"
"Attack!"
The leading immortal cultivator shouted the order.
Everyone immediately drew their immortal swords and charged forward through the air.
From this little girl, they sensed neither spiritual energy nor pressure.
But that slight carelessness—
Cost them dearly.
Two streaks of divine light suddenly burst from the fog behind Kui!
Two swords instantly pierced through the chests of two immortals!
Before the two Immortal Kings could even react, they died on the spot!
The others were horrified.
There were more enemies hidden nearby!
"Kill them all."
Kui coldly ordered while staring at the crowd.
Hearing such merciless words from a small, delicate girl felt incredibly unsettling.
The instant her words fell—
Countless figures burst out from the fog and charged at the immortals!
Caught completely off guard, many had blades driven straight through their backs!
"Enemies ambushing us! Watch your surroundings!"
"Where did these people come from?!"
"Don't panic! Kill them!"
The immortals hurriedly retaliated in alarm.
Thanks to their cultivation advantage, they quickly slaughtered the first wave of attackers.
But soon they realized—
The enemies kept increasing.
The more they killed, the more appeared.
Every time one fell, several more wielding blades rushed out from all directions.
And the new enemies were even stronger than the previous ones.
"Lord Shang Chen, what do we do?!"
"We're surrounded!"
One cultivator shouted while struggling against the attackers.
Shang Chen frowned deeply, confusion filling his face.
Why were there so many…
It was as if these people had been waiting here for them all along.
How did they know they were coming?
And these enemies were strange.
They fought without fear of death, throwing themselves forward recklessly.
Demons were naturally savage and fearless—that much he understood.
But these people were different.
Their expressions were blank.
Emotionless.
Like lifeless puppets.
No matter how severe their injuries became, they never cried out in pain.
Instead, the battlefield was filled with the screams of their own men dying.
Realizing something, Shang Chen personally stepped forward and thrust his sword through one attacker's chest.
Even with his heart pierced, the man remained expressionless and continued swinging his sword at him.
Shang Chen immediately beheaded him.
Only then did he finally understand.
"Puppets?!"
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