Martial arts have become extinct worldwide, yet I am forced to have a large family.

"Okay, leave it to me."

Yang Xian responded softly, holding Elena firmly in his arms.

The Void Shadow Step was activated silently, and the two figures instantly disappeared from their original positions.

The air currents swirled around them, making each landing feel as light as a feather.

Elena pressed herself against his chest, carefully holding her breath, afraid of giving away even the slightest hint.

However, as they passed through a thicket of bushes, a low growl suddenly echoed in the air.

"roar--!"

The demon from the fifth realm suddenly raised its head, its scarlet compound eyes flashing with a wary light, like a predator locking onto its prey.

It arched its body, its limbs tensed, and charged wildly toward the two of them.

Although Yang Xian's movements were exquisite, he was ultimately unable to completely conceal the presence of the two.

Even if they are deliberately suppressed and cannot hide from the keen perception of the Fifth Realm demons, any slight abnormality will alert these top predators.

"We've been discovered after all!" Yang Xian's heart tightened, and his expression instantly turned serious.

Damn!

If it catches up with me, even if I can fight it, I won't be able to protect Elena.

Now that he had been exposed, Yang Xian decided to stop hiding and pushed his movement technique to its limit.

Suddenly, a "hiss" sound came.

A glob of highly corrosive liquid shot out of the monster's mouth at lightning speed.

Yang Xian, carrying Elena, dodged and weaved through the forest, narrowly avoiding the attack.

The corrosive liquid fell onto the ground beside them, and the splashed liquid easily corroded the tree trunks, creating deep pits that emitted blue smoke.

"No, this can't go on." Yang Xian looked down at the girl in his arms. "You go first, I'll take care of it and then we'll meet up."

This battle was inevitable.

I don't care what trouble I might encounter later, let's deal with this monster first!

"No!" Elena shook her head. "Hold them off for a bit, I have a plan."

Hearing this, Yang Xian was puzzled, but given the urgency of the situation, he chose to believe Elena.

"Okay, I'll buy you some time!"

Setting the girl down, Yang Xian channeled his true energy into his palm, and a straight blade formed instantly from condensed ice crystals took shape.

The blade exuded a chilling aura, with fine blue arcs of electricity crackling across it, emitting a hissing sound.

"clang--!"

With a swift swing of the blade, it instantly struck the monster's scales.

The battle is imminent!

After regaining her footing, Elena clasped her hands together, and her whole body emitted a faint glow.

She's gathering her strength!

Meanwhile...

"Dimensional Slash!"

Yang Xian held nothing back and used all his strength.

He slashed forward with his sword, and the ice blade in his hand shattered instantly, turning into countless ice crystals.

The attack, accompanied by subtle spatial fluctuations, struck the enemy directly from a distance of tens of meters.

"boom!"

Dark green blood gushed out, leaving a large wound on the monster's body.

He was injured, but not seriously.

Because the monster avoided the vital point at the crucial moment.

"Such strong perception!" Yang Xian didn't hesitate and conjured up a new ice blade.

The demons in the Fifth Realm are far more powerful than the monsters in the Secret Realm, aren't they?

How could they predict my attack in advance?

No wonder it was able to spot me.

The monster, in pain, let out an even angrier roar, and its massive body leaped up, pouncing towards Yang Xian.

Yang Xian swayed, and could only use the "Void Shadow Step" to maneuver and buy as much time as possible.

"Hey, you monster, look this way!"

Just then, a dazzling light shot out from the side of the monster.

That was a light-based attack launched by Elena. Although its power was insufficient to cause any real damage, it successfully attracted the monster's attention.

Unable to catch Yang Xian, the monster turned and charged towards Elena.

"drink!"

Elena let out a low shout and released the energy she had just gathered.

A dazzling beam of light burst from her hand, heading straight for the monster's eyes.

The monster was completely blinded by the sudden burst of light, letting out a painful howl as its massive body began to rampage wildly.

"Don't stand there, hold on tight!"

Yang Xian appeared just in time and carried the girl away before the monster could knock Elena down.

Taking advantage of the monster's impaired vision, the two broke out of the monster's territory.

They only stopped on a relatively safe hillside after they were sure the monster could no longer catch up.

Yang Xian was panting heavily, his voice filled with lingering fear:

"This is absolutely outrageous!"

"Do you know how dangerous that is? That's a fifth-realm demon! What would you have done if it hadn't been blinded by the light?"

"Have you considered what the consequences would be if I didn't arrive in time?"

He is still shaken by the experience.

In what just happened, Elena was practically risking her life.

Hearing these reproaches, the blonde girl in his arms slowly raised her head and gently parted her lips:

"My prince... are you worried about me?"

"Is it right?"

"I..." Yang Xian turned his head away, his tone softening, "I was just telling the truth."

Elena immediately smiled, resting her head on his shoulder without any intention of getting down: "Then I'll take that as you being worried about me!"

Yang Xian neither admitted nor denied it.

He simply sighed softly, a hint of helplessness in his voice: "Promise me you won't take such risks again next time."

"No!" Elena refused decisively.

"Rather than watching my favorite man fight monsters, I'd rather go on the adventure myself."

"I don't want you to face danger alone; that feeling... is awful."

"Besides, the final outcome was good, wasn't it?"

Finally, Elena tilted her head at Yang Xian.

It's clear that she's truly willing to risk her life for Yang Xian.

She even seemed completely unconcerned about getting hurt, as long as she could help her beloved.

Yang Xian was somewhat moved, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

We've only known each other for a short time, why...?

Why go to such lengths...?

"You...are you alright?" Yang Xian felt a little guilty and stroked the girl's hair with his hand.

"I got a little hurt, but it's okay..." Elena smiled sweetly, "As long as you're alright."

"Injuried?"

Yang Xian's pupils contracted sharply, and he quickly put her down: "Where are you hurt? Let me see!"

"Hmm..." Elena nodded and slowly took off her combat suit in front of Yang Xian...

And the clothes inside.

Looking at that fair skin and that alluring figure...

"Where are you injured?" Yang Xian was stunned for a moment. "You're perfectly fine, aren't you?"

The next moment, he seemed to understand.

bad!

I've been fooled again!

Yang Xian was simply blinded by concern; if he had just glanced at the system a little longer, he wouldn't have been deceived.

"Hehe..." Elena chuckled, then suddenly opened her arms and hugged Yang Xian's head tightly.

"They really are injured!"

"Why don't you get a closer look... and take a better look?"

Elena charged at Yang Xian with the ball, pinning him down.

"Ugh!" Yang Xian struggled, his voice muffled.

"Stop it, boohoo...!"

"Let me go!"