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Xuan Yi lay motionless, teetering on the precipice of death. His body was covered in profuse bleeding, and deep cuts streaked across his form.

It was a small miracle that he had survived being in such close proximity to the devastating shockwave.

If he were to regain consciousness, he would owe his gratitude to Tian Wei and his protective golden shield of chi.

The woman's outstretched hand reached out, her fingers resembling the claw of death, shimmering with radiant chi. Her determination to erase his existence was palpable.

Meanwhile, Tian Wei closed in rapidly from behind, his aura blazing with golden vapors and flames emanating from his body. A perfect gold was spreading through every part of his body.

Unexpectedly, a surge of power erupted from Xuan Yi's lifeless form, catching everyone off guard.

Like a volcanic eruption, the force slammed into the woman with tremendous impact.

She instinctively pushed back, her shimmering hand clashing against the glass-like chi shield, creating sparks and flashes from the friction at the point of contact.

A pulse of immense energy radiated outward, propelling the woman across the darkened night sky, her form lost in the distance.

The energy pulse also crashed into Tian Wei who had charged after the woman towards Xuan Yi, causing him to quickly hurtle backward in utter surprise. He struggled to regain his balance, his expression one of astonishment and bewilderment.

His glowing golden radiance that had nearly covered his entire skin halted. It appeared Xuani could protect himself or something else was protecting him.

Meanwhile, the woman landed gracefully on her feet at a considerable distance.

Her eyes narrowed, and the swirling bamboo leaves encircled her shimmering hand.

With a decisive movement, she clenched her hand, and three leaves shot out with remarkable speed, traversing the space between them.

She was not convinced of the force field that erupted from Xuan Yi and so she launched her best attack so far– more than twice what she assaulted Tian Wei with.

Xuan Yi, now engulfed in a brilliant glow and a shimmering green hue, became obscured from view, his form blending seamlessly with the radiant light surrounding him.

In response to the two bamboo leaves impeding onslaught, two vines emerged from the luminous aura, lashing out against the approaching leaves.

As the two forces collided, a sense of harmony and unity seemed to permeate their clash. It was as if the opposing powers met, kissed, and reconciled within a gentle embrace. It was a gentle clash. There was not a speck or dust raised, not a spark, not a seismic shockwave.

Yet, the clouds above churned once again, forming a vortex of brilliant white and darkened shades, merging with swirling lightning that descended like an enraged tornado.

The heavens themselves had chosen not only to send lightning but to descend it along with the furious clouds. And so, a swirling vortex of a tornado made of dark clouds and flashing lightning descended.

This unfolding event carried an aura of mystique, as the earth beneath bore no apparent marks of devastation that would justify such celestial fury. The clash of mighty forces had culminated in an almost tender embrace- unless the true extent of the destruction was veiled beneath the mysterious bamboo and vines skills used, and that only when these skills and forces fully receded would the illusion dissipate, exposing the delayed wreckage lying in wait.

As the descending power intensified, it became evident that its impact would not only fracture but also possess the potential to reduce the entire canyon and icy terrain to mere rubble.

This time, it seemed as though the tribulation was directly aimed at where Xuan Yi lay shrouded in light.

However, it did not matter much, the destructive force of this tribulation would affect everyone in the vicinity. This lightning tribulation surpassed the magnitude of the previous one by at least tenfold.

The sheer force of the approaching tribulation was awe-inspiring and filled the surroundings with an ominous sense of impending doom.

Tian Wei swiftly propelled himself through the air once more. He had initially halted his transformation upon witnessing the protective barrier surrounding Xuan Yi.

However, it became apparent that he would need to complete his transformation in order to ensure Xuan Yi's survival. If it meant attracting the attention of the gods, then so be it.

Just as Tian Wei launched himself forward he came to a screeching halt.

"Be gone," a resounding voice thundered, shaking the very foundation of the surroundings.

The rumbling sound from the clouds paled in comparison to the deafening roar of this voice that reverberated through the atmosphere.

The forceful command carried an explosive impact, causing a chain reaction of destruction. The remaining labyrinthine canyons and icy terrain were leveled, succumbing to the immense power that swept through.

Whether it was the delayed consequences of the previous clash, the reverberations of the sonic boom-like voice, or the culmination of the strain holding everything together finally giving way, the entire landscape crumbled.

It was as if a fragile illusion shattered, revealing the true fragility beneath.

Retreating like a startled cat, the dark vortex with its flashing lights recoiled, swiftly dispersing as if it had been frightened and scurrying back to summon an even more formidable tribulation.

"You have some nerve to touch this person!" the booming voice echoed, accompanied by the launch of an arrow composed of ethereal vines. It shot forth from the radiant glow surrounding Xuan Yi, propelled with unparalleled force and purpose towards the woman.

The arrow surged through the air, leaving behind a vivid trail of green steam and flames. Its incredible speed propelled it towards the woman, who sensed the overwhelming power contained within.

Reacting swiftly, she gathered her energy, forming a shield of resilient bamboo leaves that encased her like an impenetrable dome.

The arrow collided with the shield, causing it to crackle, sparkle, and flash with the impact.

Despite the woman's efforts to dissolve the arrow's momentum, it tore a hole through the shield and continued its relentless path through the air.

With both hands, the woman grasped the arrow that was mere inches from her head. She channeled her energy, attempting to mitigate the force of the arrow.

However, the sheer power behind it overwhelmed her defenses. She was sent skidding across the ground, leaving deep gouges in her wake. The tremors reverberated through the terrain, causing tsunami-like ripples to spread outward.

As the arrow's energy waned, it dissipated into nothingness, its pure light and chi fading away.

The hole it tore through the leafy shield expanded, creating cracks that spread throughout the dome.

With a shattering sound, the shield finally caved in, unable to withstand the arrow's might.

The woman swiftly moved her feet and with one hand snatched the unconscious Qing Fu by the leg and propelled herself into the distant dark sky.

"My Yang clan shall return. Today, I was only sent to retrieve Qing Fu." Her voice echoed from afar.