A person who resembled both a Foxian and a Dragon slowly materialized before the three individuals.
Light purple long hair floated behind her, and purple Foxian ears slightly trembled on her head. Her clear, light blue eyes gave off a feeling of purity mixed with curiosity.
Aside from some Qingqiu Foxian features, what Kiana focused on more were the pair of white, jade-like dragon horns on her forehead and the lightly swaying, pale purple dragon tail behind her.
'Could it be that because she was transformed into a Wicked Dragon by the Dragon Transformation Art, she was contracted and ascended the Throne of Heroes as a Vidyadhara?'
Kiana pondered, feeling somewhat uncertain.
But she quickly shook her head, dismissing the idea. The person still retained the characteristic Foxian ears.
So, is she currently considered a Vidyadhara or a Qingqiu Foxian...?
Or is she now a Qingqiu Dragon Fox?
Or perhaps a Vidyadhara Dragon Fox?
Kiana didn't know; she truly couldn't distinguish what race she was now!
"Bai... Bai Heng!"
"Who... who is calling me..."
Bai Heng's eyelashes trembled slightly, and she slowly opened her eyes, looking towards the direction of the voice calling her.
"Jingliu..."
Bai Heng's clear blue eyes glazed over slightly, her mouth slightly agape, looking completely incredulous.
"Bai Heng..."
*Clatter*—*Zheng*—!
The sword in Jingliu's hand slipped, falling to the ground with a crisp sound, yet she couldn't stop herself from trembling as she raised her hand and walked towards Bai Heng.
At the same time, two streams of warm tears flowed from beneath the black cloth covering Jingliu's eyes.
After the black cloth was soaked, it gradually fell away, revealing the pair of eyes hidden behind it—eyes filled with mixed sorrow and joy.
Walking up to Bai Heng, Jingliu reached out and gently stroked her face, her eyes brimming with inconsolable grief.
"Bai Heng... it's really, really you... really..."
Jingliu's voice trembled, her tone filled with the despair of having slain her dearest friend who had turned into a Wicked Dragon, mixed with the joy of reunion.
Jingliu truly hoped that none of this was an illusion, that all of it was real..."It's me, Jingliu, I've returned..."
Bai Heng reached out, gently holding the hand stroking her face, and offered a faint smile.
But Bai Heng's eyes were filled with heartache.
After becoming a heroic spirit, she remembered everything she had done after becoming a Wicked Dragon, and she remembered the state of mind Jingliu was in when she personally struck her down.
It was precisely because of this that Jingliu, filled with sorrow and indignation, prematurely triggered the Demonic Yin Body state.
Kiana and Bailu exchanged glances, choosing not to interrupt.
Bailu felt a sense of closeness to Bai Heng, perhaps because the latter was her previous incarnation.
"I'm sorry, Bai Heng, I personally—"
"I don't blame you, Jingliu. You did very well back then, and I'm very grateful that you stopped me before I could make an even bigger mistake."
Bai Heng gently embraced Jingliu, and soft words circled in Jingliu's ear.
Jingliu leaned on Bai Heng's shoulder, closed her eyes, gritted her teeth, and her body trembled uncontrollably.
Suddenly, ominous, blood-red energies began surging out of Jingliu's body, wrapping around her.
"Ugh..."
Jingliu shoved Bai Heng away. Her eyes were wide, her pupils trembling wildly, and her scarlet gaze flashed with a hint of murderous madness and struggle. Her face also became slightly twisted and deranged.
"Quickly... run, Bai Heng...!"
Jingliu clutched her head, shouting hoarsely at Bai Heng.
At this moment, Jingliu saw flashes of illusions detailing her past sins and heard harsh words of condemnation.
Among them, a dark silhouette of Bai Heng appeared.
'It's all your fault! If it weren't for you, how would I have died!'
'Why did you kill me? I hate you so much, Jingliu!'
'Why wasn't it you who died? Why, why!'
"No... that's not true, Bai Heng!!!"
Jingliu's eyes grew increasingly frantic. She roared, clutching her head with both hands. Her body felt hot, and her movements were uncontrollable and shaking.
The blood-red, ominous aura swirled around Jingliu like a small whirlwind.
"Jingliu!"
Bai Heng narrowed her eyes, using her bare hand to shield her face against the airflow.
Since this was a commercial district, the surrounding Xianzhou people and Outworlders all noticed the abnormality.
"It's the Demonic Yin Body state! Someone has triggered the Demonic Yin Body state!"
"Isn't that Jingliu from the wanted posters?!"
"That's the one who committed the Ten Abominations..."
"It's fine, our General is still here. Even if it's that Jingliu, dealing with her will only take a minute, right?"
As the crowd grew restless, a mixed squad of Cloud Knights and Taiyin personnel cut a path through the throng and rushed over.
And the one leading this squad was Mei!
Mei was wearing a Xianzhou-style white, off-the-shoulder, pleated short dress.
Underneath, she wore black, off-the-shoulder pantyhose, and the stockings on both thighs had patterned bands, making her look ethereal yet alluring overall.
"Mei...!"
Kiana's eyes lit up when she saw Mei's outfit, and she waved towards Mei.
"Kiana, what are you doing here..."
Mei's originally serious expression instantly melted away upon seeing Kiana, becoming incredibly gentle.
She then made a gesture, instructing the squad behind her to disperse the crowd, while she walked over alone.
Soon, the squad dispersed all the irrelevant people nearby.
Meanwhile, the ominous aura released by Jingliu's Demonic Yin Body state grew increasingly dense.
"Jingliu! Wake up! Don't let a mere Demonic Yin Body state defeat our bond!"
Bai Heng stepped forward against the pressure, grabbed Jingliu's hand, and shouted loudly.
Jingliu's body trembled violently, her frantic expression paused, and then a bloodthirsty arc spread across her lips.
"Hehehe, hahahahaha! Kill!"
"!!!"
Bai Heng's pupils contracted, and her dragon tail instinctively moved forward to block.
*Zheng*—!
A crisp sword clang sounded. Bai Heng's dragon tail was deflected by the Ethereal Flower Sword condensed in Jingliu's hand, and Bai Heng herself was forced back several steps before managing to stop.
"Kiana, quickly help her, please, please!"
Seeing Bai Heng repelled, Bailu looked worriedly at Kiana, shaking Kiana's arm pitifully as she spoke.
"Kiana, let me handle this."
"No, no, no, Mei, forget it. When you two fight, it's no different from demolishing a home. I'll handle it myself!"
Kiana quickly pulled Mei back, saying in a panic.
These two absolutely cannot fight here.
Mei was already the ascended Herrscher of Thunder, and with the cultivation of the Power of the Gods, her strength was increasing daily.
Although only a few days had passed, her current strength was formidable.
If these two started fighting, this huge Flowing Cloud Lane would probably turn into Ruin Lane.
Although she could use her clearance to repair it, it's better to avoid trouble when possible.
"Well... alright..."
Mei, held back, lowered her head slightly disappointed.
"Mei, there will be plenty of opportunities later. This is our home, so we have to be careful..."
"Mhm, I was being inconsiderate..."
Mei paused slightly upon hearing this, then showed a gentle smile.
Just then, the maniacal laughter returned.
"Hahahaha, let this moonlight... shine..."
"Don't shine!"
Kiana instantly appeared behind Jingliu and lightly tapped Jingliu's back neck with her finger.
It seemed like a completely ordinary tap, yet it caused Jingliu's eyes to roll back, and she collapsed onto the ground, unconscious.
The unconscious Jingliu's face no longer held the look of madness, and the ominous aura retracted into her body. She looked like a cold Sleeping Beauty.
"Jingliu..."
Bai Heng ran over, picked up Jingliu, and spoke softly.
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