The sudden turn of events left the members of the Red Butterfly Association at a loss.
Only Chu Feng had kept his eyes open throughout, and he had witnessed the entire sequence of events. All of these changes were brought about by the arrival of an elderly man.
He was an old man whose body was cloaked in extraordinary phenomena.
Radiant light coiled around him, and an overwhelming aura of dominance radiated from his frame. His cultivation was, without question, unfathomably deep — but what was undeniable was that he surpassed everyone present.
Faced with this elder, let alone anyone else, even the perpetually lawless Chu Luyang wore a look of humble deference.
Everything before them made it abundantly clear that this old man was no ordinary figure.
And at his side walked a beautiful woman.
Upon seeing her, Chu Feng's eyes lit up — because the woman was none other than Xu Yiyi.
"It's her?" Chu Feng was genuinely surprised to see Xu Yiyi. Although he knew she hailed from Luoxia Valley, he had never expected her to show up here.
At that moment, Chu Feng couldn't help but think this was no mere coincidence. At the very least, the old man hadn't told Lu Yang Pavilion to cease their attack for no reason.
"Chu Feng, it's been a while," Xu Yiyi said with a smile, her attitude as warm and familiar as that of an old friend reuniting after years apart.
"Friend Chu Feng, you know her?" At this, every member of the Red Butterfly Association turned to look at Chu Feng with astonishment.
The gazes they cast were a mixture of shock and elation. They had all vaguely realized that the reason they were still alive right now was likely because of this young woman.
"It hasn't really been that long, has it?" Chu Feng replied with a faint smile. And this simple answer sent a wave of joy through the entire Red Butterfly Association.
They had guessed correctly — Chu Feng did know this woman. And judging by her bearing, she was clearly no ordinary person. Perhaps today they would survive this catastrophe after all.
"To me, it feels like an eternity," Xu Yiyi said with a gentle smile.
"What are you doing here?" Chu Feng asked.
"I originally came to watch the show. But now, you should be thanking me," Xu Yiyi said.
"Thanking you?" The moment those words left her lips, everyone froze.
"Master, shouldn't you say something now?" Xu Yiyi tugged at Elder Zhao's arm coquettishly.
"Very well." Elder Zhao smiled mildly, then turned toward the Red Butterfly Association. "Who is the leader of the Red Butterfly Association?"
"Reporting to my lord — this junior is Liu Xiaoli, president of the Red Butterfly Association." Liu Xiaoli stepped forward several paces and bowed deeply in a show of utmost respect.
It wasn't that Liu Xiaoli was timid or cowardly. It was simply that facing someone of this caliber, she dared not show the slightest carelessness. Moreover, she had realized that this old man might be able to save their Red Butterfly Association.
"Pavilion Master of Lu Yang Pavilion, and President of the Red Butterfly Association — hear me well."
"From this day forward, Lu Yang Pavilion and the Red Butterfly Association shall coexist in peace, and neither shall encroach upon the other."
"If either side dares defy this order, my Luoxia Valley will personally annihilate them." Xu Yiyi's Master declared.
"Elder Su, this… this…" Chu Luyang's face was filled with disbelief. He was so shocked that he could barely form words.
Luoxia Valley had come here to help his Lu Yang Pavilion destroy the Red Butterfly Association — how had things turned into this?
"What, do you take issue with my words?" Xu Yiyi's Master cast a displeased glance in his direction.
The moment Chu Luyang met that gaze, his heart shuddered. In the end, despite every ounce of reluctance, he could only bow his head in submission, speaking with the utmost respect: "Lu Yang would not dare."
"Then see to it that you comply in full. Should I learn that Lu Yang Pavilion has made any move against the Red Butterfly Association, I will ensure that Lu Yang Pavilion ceases to exist."
"The same applies to the Red Butterfly Association — do you understand?" Xu Yiyi's Master said.
Having delivered those words, Xu Yiyi's Master turned and entered the war chariot, preparing to depart.