After descending the mountain, my aloof fiancée became completely devoted to me.

Lin Ping led Ake away from the old neighborhood quickly. Just as they turned the corner of the main street, two graceful figures were already standing quietly by the roadside.

Adele, dressed in a plain long dress, was gentle and quiet, with a hint of tenderness and concern in her eyes. Beside her, Alu was dressed in a neat and smart outfit, with a cool and elegant temperament. Both of them had come specifically to meet Lin Ping.

Before Lin Ping could speak, Alu's sharp gaze instantly locked onto Ake, who was hiding behind someone, and her eyes darkened instantly, her hostility direct and intense.

She scrutinized the girl before her. Ake was dressed simply, her eyes were red, and she looked like she had suffered a lot of grievances and was timid and cowardly. But the more harmless she looked, the more wary the meticulous Alu became.

"Who is this?" Alu's voice was cold and detached, carrying a strong sense of scrutiny.

Ake trembled slightly under the sharp gaze, instinctively shrinking back behind Lin Ping. She clutched his clothes tightly, her head bowed, and spoke timidly, her voice barely audible: "I...I'm called Ake..."

To Alu, this weak and timid demeanor seemed deliberately affected.

Having followed Lin Ping all the way, she had never seen such a girl who appeared out of nowhere with such a mysterious background. Yet the girl looked so pitiful, clinging to Lin Ping, which instantly ignited the anger in A Lu's heart.

She took a half step forward, her tone undisguisedly questioning: "There are never any idle people around Brother Ping. Your origins are unknown, and you've suddenly come to me. What exactly is your purpose?"

Ake trembled even more violently, buried her head even lower, and remained silent, hiding tightly behind Lin Ping, looking utterly helpless and terrified.

Lin Ping watched this scene, speechless.

He was originally alone, with the ability to travel thousands of miles in an instant, and could arrive in the Southern Frontier in a matter of moments. Now, with three women suddenly appearing, his actions were completely restricted, and his speed was greatly reduced. Moreover, the seal on Lingyun Mountain was loosening, and Shen Aoxue was in danger. Every second of delay increased the danger.

He immediately said in a deep voice, "Adele, take Alu and Ake and leave first, return to the city. The situation in the Southern Frontier Secret Realm is out of control, and danger lurks everywhere. I must rush to save Aoxue immediately; I will never abandon her."

Adele's heart stirred slightly upon hearing this.

She quietly watched the unwavering determination in Lin Ping's eyes. Knowing that the road ahead was fraught with danger, he still insisted on rushing forward and risking his life to protect his beloved. This loyal, righteous, and upright demeanor made her even more certain that Lin Ping was a good man she could entrust her life to.

She gently shook her head, her eyes firm yet tender: "You're going to risk your life to save others; I can't leave safely alone. No matter how dangerous the road ahead, I'll go with you."

Aru immediately stepped forward and declared firmly, "I'll go too! I can protect myself, I won't hold anyone back!"

Seeing this, Lin Ping stopped trying to persuade them. Without further delay, the group immediately set off in their vehicles, heading at full speed towards southern Xinjiang.

After traveling at high speed for several hours, the group entered the northern part of the southern border region.

The mountains and forests were shrouded in mist, and the spiritual energy mixed with a strong sense of impending doom rushed towards us. The faint sound of weapons clashing could be heard coming from the depths of the mountains.

A slender and upright figure stood at the mountain pass; it was Zhu Xiaohan, who had arrived early to wait for them.

She was dressed in a blue robe, her figure elegant and refined, but when her gaze swept over Ade and Alu beside Lin Ping, her cool eyes instantly turned into a thick layer of hostility.

Zhu Xiaohan is insightful and knows that all the girls have a special bond with Lin Ping and are deeply in love with him.

Adele felt a pang of guilt, knowing that her relationship with Lin Ping had come too soon. Faced with Zhu Xiaohan's hostility, she simply lowered her eyes slightly and did not argue at all.

Aru remained calm and composed. Everyone had their own connection with Lin Ping, and in terms of seniority and ties, they were all equally matched. However, Zhu Xiaohan, thanks to her master's possession of the Blood Spirit Mushroom, had seized the initiative in the secret realm, a fact that everyone was well aware of.

Zhu Xiaohan was always calm and composed. Although jealousy was surging in her heart, she did not want to lose her composure in front of Lin Ping. She suppressed all her emotions, restrained her hostility, and quickly stepped forward, about to report the situation in the secret realm in a low voice.

Just then, Ake, who had been timid and silent all along, suddenly raised her head, a sweet and gentle smile on her face. She took a few steps forward, looked at Zhu Xiaohan affectionately, and softly called out, "Sister Xiaohan."

She acted intimately, deliberately trying to get closer to the group, appearing innocent, obedient, and eager to fit in.

Zhu Xiaohan's gaze sharpened, a cold, all-knowing glint flashing in her eyes.

Having followed her master for many years and moved among various sects and forces, she possessed an exceptionally sharp mind. The seemingly innocent and pitiful little girl before her had a depth and calculation hidden deep within her eyes that was beyond her years, and her deliberate attempts to please and curry favor with everyone were completely seen through by her at a glance.

This is not an ordinary, naive, and helpless girl at all; she is clearly someone who deliberately approaches Lin Ping with ulterior motives.

Zhu Xiaohan didn't expose her, but simply nodded slightly, a cold glint in her eyes, subtly placing Ake in the dangerous category.

"Lin Ping, the situation is terrible." Zhu Xiaohan turned her head to regain her composure and reported the situation seriously, her voice urgent and solemn, "The ancient seal on Lingyun Mountain has collapsed on a large scale, the secret realm passage has been completely opened, and countless ancient evil energies have leaked out. The Shen family members are trapped in the core of the secret realm, and their fate is unknown."

"The eight reclusive sects have all settled in the Southern Frontier, and the various forces are both checking and balancing each other while secretly fighting each other, creating chaos. What's even stranger is that the loosening of the seal is no natural phenomenon; someone is deliberately instigating it behind the scenes, intending to use the chaos in the secret realm to lay a trap for your demise!"

No sooner had he finished speaking than a fierce wind suddenly swept through the surrounding mountains and forests!

The leaves fluttered wildly as thick black mist surged from the forest floor, and the chilling aura of malevolence caused the air to freeze instantly.

"Hahaha! Lin Ping, you've finally stepped in!"

A wild and sinister laugh echoed through the valley, causing the mist to churn violently.

More than a dozen figures in black leaped out from all parts of the dense forest. Each of them exuded a chilling aura and moved with unpredictable movements. Their sleeves were embroidered with blood-red shadow patterns. They were the elite assassins of the Blood Shadow Pavilion!

The leader, an elderly man in black robes with white hair and beard, exuded a murderous aura. His martial arts cultivation had reached the peak of the Grandmaster level. His eyes were fixed on Lin Ping with a sinister gaze, and he sneered, "We have been waiting here for a long time on the orders of the Pavilion Master! You have come here with countless entanglements, but today is the day you die!"

Aru flashed forward, blocking the way, her palms radiating true energy as she coldly shouted, "How dare you, you petty scoundrel, be so insolent!"

Adele also focused her mind and gathered her strength, her body circulating spiritual energy, ready to strike at any moment to defend herself.

Only Ake timidly hid behind Lin Ping, her fingertips trembling almost imperceptibly, a hidden glint of triumph flashing in her eyes. All the traps had come true.

Lin Ping stood with his hands behind his back, his posture as upright as a pine tree. Facing the group of Blood Shadow Pavilion assassins, his face remained expressionless, and his eyes held only indifferent coldness.

"There are more leaders in your Blood Shadow Pavilion than grasshoppers in a field, are you saying we can't kill them all?"

Upon hearing this, the man in black robes flew into a rage: "You petty scoundrel, do you think this is the city? Why would we need our sect leader to kill you? Today, we'll let you die right here."

Lin Ping's lips curled into a mocking smile: "A mere bunch of cowardly rats hiding their heads and tails, dare to block my way?"

Lin Ping's voice was calm, yet it carried an overwhelming aura of supreme power that looked down upon all living beings. The martial arts divine power that he had been suppressing surged quietly around him. He seemed to have no imposing presence, but he instantly shocked the group of assassins opposite him, causing their meridians to tighten and giving rise to endless fear.

They've been playing dumb to deceive others, enduring this hardship until now; it's time for reckoning!

Seeing this, the old man in black robes shouted sharply, "Attack! Kill him with your lives! Hold him off, the Sect Master's ultimate killing power will descend soon!"

A group of black-clad assassins immediately charged forward, their blades flashing with murderous intent!

Lin Ping's eyes were sharp as he swept his gaze over the enemy in front of him, then glanced at Ake behind him, who was feigning cowardice but harboring malicious intentions. A cold smile curled at the corner of his mouth.