Chapter 144: Fleeing to Mount Shouyang in the Eastern Wilderness

"Squawk..."

At this moment, the vigilant Bi Fang had already spotted Bai Mu rushing towards it from afar, naturally noticing the two demon clan young masters in hot pursuit behind him.

Instantly, it let out an angry cry toward the front, flapped its blazing wings to leap swiftly over Bai Mu's head, and opened its beak to spew a breath of oppressive flames straight at Prince Nalan, who was chasing after them with his hook swords.

Nalan had lived all his life in the isolated realm of Pimu Earth Mound, accustomed to a life of luxury and privilege. When had he ever witnessed such a fiercely unusual Bi Fang firebird, let alone the heaven-swallowing and earth-destroying flames that brought him shock beyond measure?

Consequently, he was frozen on the spot by Bi Fang's fierce momentum, even forgetting his instinct to flee.

Of course, even if Nalan had wanted to run at that moment, he might not have had the ability. After all, the disparity in their strength was right before them, and it would not shift according to his will.

Moreover, when he had previously besieged Bai Mu at the cave entrance, his chest had already been lightly injured by Bai Mu's Shadowless Traceless Kick. Coupled with the immense mental and physical energy consumed during this relentless chase, he was now at the end of his tether.

It was not until the fierce flames from Bi Fang's beak were about to reach the top of his head that he finally sensed the approaching crisis.

With nowhere to run, he could only stand in place and scream in terror, "Qingluo, save your brother's life!"

Ever since Bi Fang had flapped its wings and flown over, Qingluo had already sensed danger. Seeing her elder brother engulfed by Bi Fang's flames on the ground, she made a decisive split-second decision, her figure flashing as she drifted with a gust of fragrant wind to her brother's side.

The slender azure sword in her hand nimbly wove several strands of demon spirit energy, hastily condensing into a transparent barrier that tightly enveloped the two of them.

The raging flames relentlessly battered the barrier Qingluo had temporarily conjured, and the powerful impact, imbued with blazing fire energy, shattered the barrier into pieces in an instant.

Taking advantage of the brief delay bought by the barrier, Qingluo snatched up her dumbfounded elder brother Nalan. With all their might, they flew backward, drifting in a disheveled state onto the grass at the foot of the mountain, narrowly escaping Bi Fang's surprise attack without harm.

Having succeeded in her first strike, Bi Fang immediately flapped her fire-shrouded wings, intending to press the attack.

With sharp eyes, Bai Mu had already seen Chiyan transforming into a wisp of blue smoke rushing toward the foot of the mountain from the summit. Heart pounding with terror, he shouted sternly to Bi Fang, "Do not pursue a desperate foe, flee quickly!"

At this moment, Bi Fang's powerful spiritual sense had also sensed a mighty powerhouse rapidly closing in. With no other choice, she reluctantly abandoned the pursuit of the two demon young masters, turned around, and soared gracefully toward the direction where Bai Mu was waiting.

Seeing this, Bai Mu swiftly executed a tacit leap, his figure drifting like a withered leaf onto Bi Fang's back. As for the adorable Fire Glaze, it had already flown onto Bi Fang at the very first moment and hidden itself safely away.

Once Bai Mu steadied his footing, Bi Fang frantically flapped her fire-glowing wings, speeding away into the eastern sky. Her agile posture looked precisely like a cluster of burning clouds, dyeing the sky of Chiyan Mountain exceptionally resplendent.

By this time, Chiyan had drifted down to the foot of the mountain, watching helplessly as Bi Fang vanished into the eastern sky, yet he stood frozen in place, utterly powerless.

After pausing for a moment, he suddenly recalled that those two useless demon clan fools who ruined more than they accomplished had not yet gone far. A surge of fury instantly rose within his heart, and he secretly resolved to vent all his frustration over the failure at Chiyan Mountain upon the two of them.

However, when he turned sideways to look around, aside from finding a pool of blood on the ground, Nalan and Qingluo had long since vanished without a trace.

With no other option, he had to swallow his disheartened feelings, transforming his figure into a wisp of blue smoke as he sped off alone toward Xuandan Mountain in the Southern Wilderness.

Once Chiyan's figure completely vanished, a muffled groan of pain suddenly drifted from the broad-leaved forest at the foot of the mountain. Following that, a flash of golden light appeared as Qingluo supported the injured Nalan, emerging from the woods.

"Brother, how are you?" Qingluo asked, supporting Nalan with a face full of concern.

"It's nothing!"

Nalan stubborn waved his hand and gritted his teeth, saying, "Ever since that brat Bai Mu entered the Ancient Chiyan Cave, his strength seems to have reached another level. I actually got injured just exchanging two moves with him. If I don't avenge this, I, Nalan, am not human!"

"Sigh..."

Qingluo gazed wistfully at the eastern sky, her mind replaying the handsome and extraordinary face of Bai Mu when he rescued her days before. For a moment, her heart was filled with a tangle of thoughts, completely unsure of what to do.

After the two of them stood in place to rest for a moment, Nalan suddenly straightened his expression and commanded Qingluo sternly, "Sister, after these past two days of intense battles, you must have witnessed how perilous the various realms of the wilderness are. Why don't we turn back to Pimu Earth Mound right now?"

"Go back now?"

Qingluo furrowed her brows, shook her head, and replied with sorrow, "We haven't obtained the Fire Lotus of Separation, what face do we have to return?"

"Silly child."

Nalan reached out and lovingly stroked his younger sister's hair, enduring the intense pain in his chest to comfort her, "Your brother is enough to search for the Ten-Thousand-Year Fire Lotus of Separation. You should hurry back to Pimu Earth Mound to report!"

"No!"

Qingluo immediately hardened her expression and refused without hesitation, "Since we left Pimu Earth Mound together in the first place, I will absolutely not go back alone!"

"As a member of the demon clan, I have the responsibility and duty to retrieve the fire lotus for our royal father. Therefore, if brother isn't going back, I will follow brother to track down the fire lotus!"

"Nonsense!"

Nalan scolded with a hint of anger, "The fire lotus has already been taken away by that brat Bai Mu. In this vast sea of humanity, where on earth are we supposed to look for its whereabouts?"

"If a young girl like you wanders the wilderness with me, every extra day you stay adds another layer of danger!"

"Brother!"

Qingluo retorted with considerable displeasure, "This is no longer Pimu Earth Mound; you can no longer order me around in everything like you used to!"

"Besides, think carefully: from yesterday until today, in these critical moments of battle, it was I who stepped in to save you. If I weren't by your side and we encountered those high-cultivation deities, demons, and evil monsters again, wouldn't you just be fish on the chopping board?"

"Furthermore, you've already been injured by Bai Mu. I think we should first find General Fuyao, let you recover from your injuries, and then decide our next step!"

"This..."

Chided by her younger sister Qingluo, Nalan suddenly realized that his own cultivation was still shallow, and it would indeed be difficult for him alone to establish a foothold in the perilous wilderness populated by countless powerhouses.

With no better choice, he grumbled with a stiff expression, "What you say is not entirely unreasonable. Let's first go to Shouyang Mountain to find the demon general Fuyao. I believe he surely knows the origins of that brat Bai Mu. When the time comes to snatch the fire lotus again, it will be much easier!"

Having made up their minds, the two supported each other and walked toward the territory of Shouyang Mountain in the Eastern Wilderness.