However, he was no longer able to think too much. Jiu Ming casually waved and his sword rushed toward the people closest to him.

And the person closest to him was Zong Yi!

“Ah!”

A heart-wrenching voice shrieked. Zong Yi's entire arm had been cut off as blood flowed freely. It was so painful that he almost lost consciousness.

“Yi'er!” Zong Fu's eyes turned red as he called out hoa.r.s.ely.

Zong Yi was in so much pain that his face had turned white, but what was in more pain was his heart.

Just now, he had constantly protected Qin Fei'er. When he saw Jiu Ming attacking him, he had originally wished to push Qin Fei'er aside to avoid her getting hurt. However, Qin Fei'er was faster than him as she let go off his hand and hid.

When she saw Zong Yi's gaze, Qin Fei'er also knew that her own actions were a little inappropriate. However, what if she was also wounded in the process if she had not done so?

Luckily Zong Yi was in so much pain that he could not speak and could not question Qin Fei'er. He clenched his jaw and gritted his teeth as sweat flowed from his forehead, dripping to the ground together with his blood…

Naturally Feng Ruqing was not sympathetic to what had happened to the people from the Divine Herbs Sect. The only person she was worried about in her heart was Jiu Ming.

Seeing Jiu Ming's situation, she wanted to step forward. However, before she could even take two steps forward, she was held back by Feng Tianyu.

“Qing'er, this guy's situation is a little off. Don't simply take action first. I keep getting the feeling that he is unable to recognize us…”

Feng Ruqing gently pushed aside Feng Tianyu's hand.

“Imperial Father, Jiu Ming became like this because of me. I cannot leave him alone without a care.”

Hu Qing had come because of her. It was not related to Jiu Ming. If it were not for her, Jiu Ming also would not have forcefully raised his cultivation and become the way he was now.

Suddenly a flash of light from the sword rushed over.

It was so strong… that it made it harder for them to breathe.

The sky was dark as a flash of lightning and the sound of thunder roared above the venue.

“Xiao Qing!”

“Qing Qing!”

“Qing'er!!!”

Everyone's expression changed drastically and was about to move forward to stop Feng Ruqing's actions.

However, her footsteps were extraordinarily determined.

She noticed that when Jiu Ming's mask dropped, all the people from the various forces were first stunned by his handsome looks, and then disgusted.

It was because of the birthmark on his face.

Now that his birthmark had covered half of his face, besides disgust, those people also felt terrified.

The world was disgusted by him, hated him, and feared him. If she felt the same… then would he not be alone in this world?

If he did not abandon her and escaped, then she too would not abandon him!

The sword suddenly appeared in Feng Ruqing's hand.

Feng Ruqing used all her strength to gather spiritual qi at her abdomen, creating a protective circle to ensure that the child in her womb was safe.

However, because of this, she was unable to create any other defences around her and could only use her sword to block the sword light coming toward her. But, she was still unable to block it.

The man's attack landed on her shoulder without any obstacles, staining her red robe with blood, making it look even brighter.

She did not retreat, but rather continued walking toward Jiu Ming.

Feng Tianyu wanted to stop her, but Nalan Yan stopped him.

“Tianyu, this is Qing'er's own decision.”

Furthermore, Jiu Ming had indeed become like that because of them…

They had an undeniable responsibility!

The next sword light was even stronger than the one before, and it brought along overflowing strength with its strike.

Just as the sword light was about to reach Feng Ruqing, a figure in white robe flitted over, and in an instant, her body was swept up into a warm embrace.

It was familiar and calming.

Instantly, everyone felt a.s.sured. There was no need for her to be on guard against any internal or external problems. She peacefully lay in the man's embrace. “State Preceptor, you are here…”