But for some reason, Li Qingyi couldn't get up after falling to the ground, possibly immobilized by Bai Wanli.

Taking advantage of Bai Wanli and the Great Celestial King's battle, Li Xiu rushed over, picked up Li Qingyi from the ground, and started running.

He deliberately exposed a flaw for Bai Wanli to see, setting the stage for Bai Wanli and the Great Celestial King to clash, allowing him to escape amidst the chaos.

Previously, when Bai Wanli was chasing him, he could disregard Li Qingyi because he knew Bai Wanli wouldn't harm her.

But things were different now; if the Great Celestial King won, who knew if he would consume Li Qingyi as well.

So Li Xiu could only run with Li Qingyi, but he didn't get far, instead turning a corner to hide behind a wall of a collapsed palace, watching the battle from a distance.

Over there, bursts of light energy collided repeatedly, akin to the power of a small nuclear bomb.

Originally, Li Xiu thought that the Great Celestial King, claiming to be so formidable, would resolve Bai Wanli quickly.

To his surprise, the man and the dog were still fighting, and judging by the intensity of the light blasts, Bai Wanli seemed not to be at a disadvantage.

"That big dog really boasts, making himself out to be so powerful, yet can't even handle Bai Wanli." Li Xiu was rendered speechless.

Seeing this situation, Li Xiu didn't hesitate any longer, quickly carrying Li Qingyi as he ran. Once out of Celestial Gate City, he could extinguish the Longevity Lamp and return.

Unexpectedly, soon after, two figures emerged from the clouded light mass ahead, with one leading being Wang Chaoxin.

"Is this guy indestructible? Despite Bai Wanli's heavy blow, he somehow survived, appearing unscathed," Li Xiu thought as he noticed a woman behind Wang Chaoxin, who turned out to be Wan Chaocun.

Wang Chaoxin and Wan Chaocun also saw Li Xiu. Wang Chaoxin glimpsed Li Xiu carrying Li Qingyi and a hint of delight appeared in his eyes.

"Li Xiu, how dare you plot against the president's precious daughter? You can't be allowed to live. Don't worry, Miss, I'll kill this shameless lowlife and save you," Wang Chaoxin's plan was to eliminate everyone except Li Qingyi. Unexpectedly, Bai Wanli, that old fox, was already at the Light Base level, nearly costing him his life.

Now backed by Wan Chaocun, he's even less restrained. Plus, given Li Xiu's current state, killing him could be justified as protecting Li Qingyi, sparing him the need to devise an excuse.

As he spoke, Wang Chaoxin raised the Phoenix Bow, activating the Phoenix Eye on his forehead, and aimed the drawn bow and arrow at Li Xiu.

Li Qingyi was anxious but couldn't speak. If it were just Wang Chaoxin, Li Xiu might manage, but with Wan Chaocun behind, who's even scarier than Bai Wanli, Li Xiu seemed bound for doom.

As Wang Chaoxin prepared to release the arrow towards Li Xiu, his hand clutching the arrow tail was suddenly held by another hand, easing his grip on the bowstring.

Wang Chaoxin paused, turning to Wan Chaocun and said, "Auntie, this man might be a low-level Trial Taker, but his Demon Armor skill is notable. In time, he might affect our Wang family's major affairs. Best to eliminate him now."

Li Qingyi wanted to speak but couldn't open her mouth. Li Xiu carried her in silence, fueling her anxiety, "Aren't you usually articulate? Why are you speechless now? Say something! Only by persuading Wan Chaocun can you survive!"

Wan Chaocun ignored Wang Chaoxin, heading straight toward Li Xiu.

Wang Chaoxin thought Wan Chaocun planned to act personally, quickly following behind her.

Li Qingyi watched Wan Chaocun approach step by step, while Li Xiu remained motionless, prompting urgency and anger within her: "Even if words fail to sway Wan Chaocun, you should run immediately! Why stand there? Despite Wan Chaocun's reputation, she's still human. How do you know you can't escape unless you try?"

Soon, Wan Chaocun stood before Li Xiu, reaching out to press a hand on his head.

Both Wang Chaoxin and Li Qingyi presumed Wan Chaocun's seemingly light hand contained terrifying power. If it truly landed on Li Xiu's head, his skull might burst like a watermelon.

Wang Chaoxin thought to himself, "Auntie sure is formidable; she deserves to be the genius shaking the world from our Wang family. Facing her, Li Xiu can only await obedient demise."

Li Qingyi's eyes reddened: "Damn Wan Chaocun, to be so strong, using some method to immobilize Li Xiu, leaving him no chance to escape. I shouldn't have brought him; now it's costing him his life!"

As both harbored thoughts, Wan Chaocun's hand was already on Li Xiu's head.

But contrary to expectations of brain-busting, she merely ruffled Li Xiu's hair, smiling as she said, "Little Xiu, why don't you visit your sister upon coming to Celestial Gate? Is my sister not worth your time?"

"Little Xiu... Sister..."

In an instant, Li Qingyi and Wang Chaoxin both seemed petrified.

"Sister Chun, I wanted to see you, just hadn't had the chance," Li Xiu smiled.

"That's alright. If you don't visit your sister, she'll come to you," Wan Chaocun said, gesturing to Wang Chaoxin behind her, "Xin, come meet my fourth sworn brother Li Xiu, your fourth grandfather."

Li Qingyi watched Li Xiu and Wan Chaocun with a complex expression, momentarily unsure of her feelings, blending surprise, confusion, and other emotions into an unclassifiable expression.

"Fourth... grandfather..." Wang Chaoxin's expression turned even more intricate, his facial muscles twitching as if he found eating a fly less distressing.

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