Chapter 383: Another Secret Realm Finished

Chapter 383: Another Secret Realm Finished

Darkness. Hui reached out his hand, not sure whether to move or let the darkness carry him. Zhubi! Zhubi, are you here?

A little hiss answered him. Scales wound around his tiny body, keeping him safe. Hui grabbed onto one of Zhubis coils with both arms and clung for dear life.

The two of them blasted out of the darkness and into the sky over the grassland. They rolled a few times, then came to a halt, Hui still clinging to Zhubi.

Slowly, Hui stood up. He wiped his face, exhausted, then frowned and turned, sniffing the air. Do you still smell smoke, Zhubi?

Zhubi hissed and nodded below them.

Flames raged through the grassland. Hui blinked, then climbed up onto Zhubis back and lifted a hand to his eyes. As far as he could see, the secret realm had become a sea of flames. In the distance, the cultivators hurriedly evacuated their small village, packing up their homes and belongings and sprinting to the realms exit. The exit wobbled in the air, unsteady.

As Hui stood there, a cultivator rushed by him. He paused, then looked back, frowning at the tiny Hui. After a moment, he pointed. Fellow Daoist, this realm is collapsing. Hurry! Get out before it collapses!

Huis eyes widened. He bowed. Thank you, Illuminous One. This small cultivator thanks you for your guidance. Zhubi!The source of this content nov(el)bi((n))

Zhubi let out a ferocious hiss and undulated in the air, flying rapidly toward the wobbling exit.

The cultivator flew alongside them. Were lucky it collapsed now. Almost everyone is already outside, battling Chen Xiguis men. The few who remained behind were enough to evacuate our belongings, and we should be completely able to escape the realm before it collapses!

Where will you go next? Hui asked, concerned.

He shook his head. Im not sure, but well figure something out. Theres sects and clans that quietly oppose All-Heavens Sect. One of them might be willing to hide us for a time, or at least overlook us.

Hui nodded. Li Xiang will bring them to safety. I can trust in her.

Come to think of it, I havent seen Fellow Daoist before, the man commented, looking at Hui as if hed only just realized the fact.

Yeah, I think youd remember someone this size, Hui snarked back in his mind. He smiled up at the man. Im known as Xiao Hui.

Xiao ah, because youre small! This Daoist is known as Shen Menhan, the man replied. He gestured at his feet. Kindly, he offered, If youd like, you can ride on my sword.

Hui broke out in a coughing fit. In my original world, thats a very different proposal to make so casually, Shen Menhan! Aloud, he waved his hand and said, No, thank you. I find that Zhubi is the best mount for me.

Zhubi hissed happily, slithering faster through the air. He curved up and looked smugly down at Hui, a bit of pride on his snakey snout.

Hui blinked, a little confused, then finally realized it. Oh! Ive been carrying Zhubi all this time, basically since I met him. Hes proud that hes finally able to carry me in return! What a good snake. Smiling, he patted Zhubis scales. Thats right. Youre a big, strong snake who can even carry me around.

Shen Menhan stared, not sure what to say. At last, he cleared his throat. If youll excuse me

The exit to the secret realm wavered before Hui. He stopped at the node and looked back, scanning the realm. If this realm collapses, Han Qins clone and Zui Jiu will both be released. I should be far from here before that happens. In fact, I could even act as a decoy, to distract the dangerous seniors from chasing my other clones.

Hui shivered. Thatthats the heart demon speaking! I would never be so bold! Daring to attract the seniors, getting them to chase me I I

I have to admit its a good idea! Its better than having them sneak up on the rest of the clones. Although I shouldnt subject Zhubi to that kind of danger. Hui put his hand on Zhubi and sent him back to the node.

Growing back to his full size, he stepped through the exit and back into the real world. Rather than disguise his strength or aura like he usually would, he flew off openly. Im not sure if they can follow me from that, but Ill certainly find out! Its an important thing to know, after all. I might be suppressing my qi unnecessarily!

Or not, but well, Ill find out!

He took a deep breath. I still dont like it, but but maybe this heart-demon has a point.

Guys, hes going evil for sure, Mortal stage-whispered.

Hui flew on. The city fell away behind him. An hour or so later, Healers voice sounded in his mind. I have Ying Lin. Ill keep her safe.

Hui nodded. Good.

Li Xiang is safe as well. The battle at the city has mostly concluded. Li Xiang and her vigilantes have taken the city over. Although they dont expect to hold it forever, theyre currently looting it and absconding to some second hold, Healer explained.

Hui nodded. Good, good. Make sure they loot it all. Dont leave a single scrap behind!

Naturally, naturally, Healer said, nodding. He cleared his throat. Li Xiangs secret realm falling came as a surprise to her, but Li Xiang is a competent leader. Shell find somewhere to hide, and if she cant, Ill do everything in my power to help her and her men. Theyre our important vigilantes for when we attack All-Heavens Sect, after all.

What about Wang Xiu? Is she dead? Hui questioned.

Eh? I dont know. Li Xiang is the one who fought her. Why?

Its just she also uses a clone technique. If I was her, Id fake my death with my clones. Check the body, Hui requested.

Healer nodded. Thats a fair point. Ill check.

Thank you, Elder Brother. Hui took a deep breath and hurried off, leaving the city behind. His hands clenched to his chest, he glanced back once before flying away. Li Xiang, Im sorry I couldnt say goodbye. But the current me whos weak enough to be possessed by a heart-demon doesnt deserve to say goodbye!

Eh. Since when has being weak stopped us from doing things? Mortal commented.

Healer raised a finger to his lips. Shh. Its part of the heart-demon. Lets take pity on him and not point it out!

Hui pressed his lips together, narrowing his eyes. Hey! What part of this is not pointing it out, huh?