"I just wanted you to know that things belonging to me, Xia Yun'er, aren't so easily used."
After saying those words, Xia Yun'er pulled away from Chu Feng. She gave him another smile, but in Chu Feng's eyes, that smile looked utterly sinister and despicable.
Whoosh— Then, Xia Yun'er shot into the air and flew off into the distance.
Upon seeing this, the people from the Starfall Holy Land quickly took to the air and chased after her.
However, Xia Yun'er revealed a talisman paper. Once it was activated, golden runes began to coil around her body, and her speed increased dramatically. In the blink of an eye, she vanished into the distance, and even Chu Feng at full power could not catch up.
Under these circumstances, the people from the Starfall Holy Land were quickly left behind by Xia Yun'er. Helpless, they all came to a stop, their faces filled with dejection.
They probably never imagined that Xia Yun'er would even abandon them.
"I never thought that Miss Xia would be such a selfish person. All this time, I held her in such high regard, as if she were sacred," Li Xiang said indignantly.
He had no idea that Yuwen Tingyi's confrontation with him had been orchestrated by Xia Yun'er.
The words she had spoken earlier had been delivered through secret voice transmission, so no one else had heard them.
But Xia Yun'er's decision to monopolize the Spirit Burial Pool and abandon everyone was more than enough to give Li Xiang an entirely new understanding of her.
"Saintess, my foot! A femme fatale — isn't that exactly what they call someone like her?"
"Exactly. Her heart is as venomous as a snake's, completely selfish through and through."
At this moment, the two people who were close to Li Xiang also began to condemn Xia Yun'er.
"Sigh, brothers, you can say all this here, but once we leave, I'd advise you not to spread it around. Setting aside that no one would believe you, you could end up bringing trouble upon yourselves," a disciple from the Immortal Armament Villa warned.
Hearing those words, everyone present nodded in agreement.
Xia Yun'er was not only the Saintess of the Starfall Holy Land — she was also the idol in the hearts of countless men throughout the Holy Light Realm.
Anyone who dared to speak ill of Xia Yun'er on the outside was truly asking for misfortune.
"Everyone, I'm sorry. I led you all on this long journey for nothing."
At this moment, Chu Feng felt somewhat apologetic. After all, he had given the flying insect to Xia Yun'er in order to settle his debt to her.
In effect, he had let down everyone's expectations.
"Oh come on, Brother Chu Feng, you mustn't say that. You were never obligated to take us to the Spirit Burial Pool in the first place. The fact that you didn't consider us a burden and were willing to bring us along — we're already incredibly grateful for that."
"That's right, Brother Chu Feng. I've seen plenty of geniuses throughout the Holy Light Realm, and I've even had the fortune of witnessing monstrous talents, but you are by far the most approachable and good-natured among them all."
At this moment, none of the people present held the slightest grudge against Chu Feng. On the contrary, they all highly respected his character.
Hum— Right then, a pillar of light suddenly materialized not far away, shimmering amidst the forest.
"Isn't this the light pillar we used to enter this place? Why has it suddenly appeared?" The sight of it left everyone puzzled.
And just as the crowd was mulling over the mystery, the voice of the Ancient Snake Clan's chief suddenly echoed through the air.
"I trust that by now, all of you young friends have realized the difficulty of this labyrinth. For those who do not wish to waste any more time and wish to withdraw, you may leave through that light pillar."
Hearing this voice, everyone finally understood the purpose of the light pillar — it was an opportunity for them to give up.
"Brother Chu Feng, we're going to take Li Xiang back now. Perhaps the elders will be able to help him," the two companions of Li Xiang said.
"Very well. Hurry back," Chu Feng replied with a nod.