321: Meeting Mu Changan

Nan Qingyue and Nie Mingjue both froze in place, thinking they had already lost Mu Changan.

However, to their surprise, Mu Changan was actually able to catch up.

As a result, Nan Qingyue and Nie Mingjue felt even more helpless.

"What's going on? How does he know our location? This is too strange!" Nan Qingyue gasped, her brow furrowing as a cold light flashed in her eyes.

And right at that moment.

Mu Changan smiled slightly. Looking at the panicked pair, a smirk played on his lips.

"I bet you two are curious right now about how I know your location. Actually, I might as well tell you: I have powerful sensory abilities. As long as I want to know where you are, none of you can escape my grasp. So, you're out of options!"

Upon hearing this, Nan Qingyue's heart trembled. She couldn't understand what kind of ability this was.

After a long while.

Nie Mingjue stepped forward, gripping his Sword tightly. By now, he was prepared for a fight to the death.

"Qingyue, as soon as there's a chance, leave here quickly! Listen to me, you must save Mr. Li!" Nie Mingjue said with a grim face and a serious expression.

At this moment, Nie Mingjue thought of the Nie family of the past. Back then, the Disciples of the Nie family had not hesitated to give their lives to save him.

And today, Nie Mingjue was willing to give his own life to protect the Young Sect Leader of the Divine Sword Sect.

"But, Nie Mingjue!" Nan Qingyue gasped, feeling even more helpless.

In truth, Nan Qingyue didn't want this to happen either, but there seemed to be no other way.

"Say no more. If one person's life can save Mr. Li, then it's all worth it!" Nie Mingjue said grimly, his fists clenched tight.

After leaving these words, Nie Mingjue's face darkened. He stepped forward, and after pushing Nan Qingyue aside, he gripped his Sword and charged straight at Mu Changan.

Nie Mingjue was ready; once Nan Qingyue was far enough away, he would use that Move!

"No, absolutely not!" Nan Qingyue clenched her fists, a cold light flashing in her eyes.

Nan Qingyue had said that not a single Disciple of the Divine Sword Sect could be abandoned.

And since Nie Mingjue was a Disciple of the Divine Sword Sect, how could she let him die here?

"You're just getting in the way here; I can't even use my Moves properly. If you don't want me to die, then leave quickly! Stop talking nonsense!" Nie Mingjue barked, a cold light flashing in his eyes.

Hearing these words, Nan Qingyue's heart was deeply stung. She gasped, feeling utterly helpless.

Nan Qingyue stood frozen on the spot, unsure of what to do now.

"I said, what are you still standing there for? Didn't you hear me?" Nie Mingjue turned back, his bright eyes flashing with a cold light as he glared at Nan Qingyue.

The fire of anger in Nie Mingjue's heart had been stoked. He took a deep breath, his expression one of helplessness.

Originally, Nie Mingjue's goal was to save Mr. Li, but if Nan Qingyue didn't leave, who would save him?

Was he supposed to rely on Mr. Li being able to stand up and escape on his own?

Wasn't that a joke?

Mr. Li was already severely injured; by now, he probably couldn't even stand up.

"But... I can't... leave you here alone." Nan Qingyue sighed deeply, feeling helpless as she looked at Nie Mingjue.

"You need to understand one thing: having you by my side is just getting in my way. I suggest you see your position clearly. You'll only hinder me, so I hope you can leave—the further, the better!" Nie Mingjue said with a grim face and a serious expression.

At this moment, Nie Mingjue glared at Nan Qingyue as if he were about to devour her.

Mu Changan watched this scene, but he was in no hurry to strike.

"Interesting, truly interesting!" Mu Changan smiled slightly, seemingly watching a good play and not taking the matter to heart.

Hearing this, Nan Qingyue and Nie Mingjue turned their heads to look at Mu Changan in the distance.

Mu Changan smiled. "This really is a touching drama. You two are certainly being very selfless. Why does only one have to live? Wouldn't it be better if both lived?"

"Don't you agree?"

"Look at the state of you two; it's truly pathetic."

Mu Changan took a sharp breath, his face darkening as a cold light flashed in his eyes.

In truth, if there were any other way, Nie Mingjue and Nan Qingyue wouldn't have made such a choice.

This was a last resort.

As it stood, Nan Qingyue didn't want it to be like this either!

"What do you mean by that?" Nan Qingyue looked up at Mu Changan in the distance.

In truth, Nan Qingyue didn't understand why Mu Changan would say such a thing or make such a choice.

Nie Mingjue also turned back, staring intently at Mu Changan.

"Do you mean there's another path we can take? Like, one where we can survive?" Nie Mingjue clenched his fists, even more confused.

"Yes, didn't I say so from the beginning? Take me to see Mr. Li, and after that, you won't have to worry about a thing, and both of you can live." Mu Changan smiled as he spoke.

Nie Mingjue turned to look at Nan Qingyue, their eyes meeting.

After a long while.

Nie Mingjue finally spoke slowly, looking up with a cold light flashing in his bright eyes.

"Can you be trusted?" Nie Mingjue said coldly.

In truth, it was hard for Nie Mingjue to trust Mu Changan; after all, he was an enemy!

Furthermore, Mu Changan was after Mr. Li. For that reason alone, Nie Mingjue could not trust him.

"How could we possibly take you to see Mr. Li!" Nan Qingyue looked up. "Besides, we won't believe you."

"Then there's no other way. Let's begin." Mu Changan sighed deeply, his face darkening as a cold light flashed in his eyes.

Mu Changan brandished his Sword and looked up at Nan Qingyue and Nie Mingjue.

Now, Mu Changan was prepared to strike, his eyes fixed on the two of them.

"Qingyue, leave now!" Nie Mingjue said coldly, his face grim.

"But..." Nan Qingyue's brow furrowed, her heart filled with conflict.

"Go!" Nie Mingjue immediately unsheathed his Sword, his face dark and a cold light flashing in his eyes.

Sword light shimmered in the air, accompanied by a low hum.

This strike from Nie Mingjue seemed to possess powerful energy, something that could not be underestimated.

Seeing this, Nan Qingyue was stunned, unsure of what to do.

Mu Changan didn't dare to be careless when he saw this Move, a cold light flashing in his eyes.

"Go!" Nie Mingjue roared. "If you don't leave now, I'm afraid this strike will kill you too!"

The veins on Nie Mingjue's arm bulged as he swung his Sword with difficulty.

Boom.

A surge of Sword Qi swirled around the Sword, letting out a thunderous roar.

Nan Qingyue's face was grim as she clenched her fists. At that moment, she finally made up her mind.

"Be careful!" Nan Qingyue suddenly turned and fled, not wanting to stay a moment longer.

Mu Changan's eyes lit up with a cold light when he saw Nan Qingyue trying to escape.

It would be bad if Nan Qingyue managed to escape like this.

His goal was to find Mr. Li and find out Baiyi Luo's whereabouts.

If Nan Qingyue escaped, wouldn't his plan fall through?

"Come on, I won't let you pass." Nie Mingjue roared, glancing back at Nan Qingyue.

Seeing Nan Qingyue's figure growing smaller in the distance, Nie Mingjue breathed a sigh of relief.

Now, Nie Mingjue could focus on the fight. He could finally battle properly.

This was a fight to the death!

Boom.

Nie Mingjue swung his Sword, producing a thunderous roar.

The strike erupted with a blinding Sword light.

Half the sky was illuminated; despite it being night, it was as bright as day.

"This strike is...?" Mu Changan gasped, unable to remain calm.

A cold light flashed in Nie Mingjue's eyes as he clenched his fists and glared at Mu Changan.

"Who the hell are you, kid!" Twenty years ago, Mu Changan had seen a strike like this, and it had nearly cost him his life.

That strike had come from the hand of Baiyi Luo.

However, in the twenty years since Baiyi Luo disappeared, there had been no news of her, and it was even less likely that she had taken an apprentice.

If that were the case, something was wrong.

There was only one possibility!

"What does it matter who I am? I'm the one who's going to take your life!" Nie Mingjue shouted coldly, appearing completely unafraid of death.

In an instant, Nie Mingjue stepped forward and swung his Sword directly at Mu Changan.

But seeing this, Mu Changan hesitated, unsure of what to do.

Mu Changan had seen this strike before; even though twenty years had passed, he still remembered the master of that Move.

"Fine, kid, you're still not talking?" Mu Changan's face darkened as he gripped his Sword.

Mu Changan didn't dare to be careless. He knew in his heart that this was Baiyi Luo's Move, and if he didn't handle it properly, things would not end well for him.

"Come on, take this!" Nie Mingjue swung his Sword, erupting with powerful Sword Qi. With a dull thud, the strike actually forced Mu Changan back.

Seeing an opening, Nie Mingjue swung again. This time, the Sword surged forth with terrifying Sword Qi.

In the air, the Sword Qi swept past, bringing a gust of fierce wind that once again forced Mu Changan back several steps.

It seemed there was truly no other way.

"Wuji Sword!" Mu Changan roared, stepping forward and swinging his Sword.