"Yun'er!"

Dongfang Yu quickly reached out to grab Gu Ruoyun as she was about to leave. However, her hand only encountered an invisible barrier instead.

The barrier was like a shapeless wall which imprisoned Dongfang Yu and Grand Lord Hong Lian inside it.

"Xiao Ye, Zixie."

Gu Ruoyun looked at the two men by her side who had suddenly appeared from out of nowhere. "Let's go."

After saying this, Gu Ruoyun walked out of the palace. There was a sense of determination on her face and her footsteps never faltered.

Dongfang Yu stared at the green-robed figure who was slowly walking away as her heart felt as if it was being crushed by a massive rock, making it hard for her to breathe.

"Brother Tian, Yun'er will return safe and sound, right?"

She turned towards the cold-looking man in crimson robes behind her and asked as her eyes shimmered with tears.

Grand Lord Hong Lian nodded gently. However, the arm he had placed around her tightened its grip as if he wanted to pull the woman into his body.

"Yu'er, since Yun'er refuses to let us help, we shall wait for her return here. I believe that this battle will end very soon."

They were deep in conversation and did not notice the snow-white figure which shot past them. The transparent shield that had blocked their way had not seemed to obstruct it at all...

Outside the palace gates.

Mengmeng dashed quickly out of the residence and landed in Gu Ruoyun's arms. It then stared at her miserably.

Gu Ruoyun was startled, unable to comprehend why the formation was ineffective on Mengmeng. However, she did not overanalyze things and only frowned.

"Mengmeng, do you want to come with me?"

The little fellow blinked and nodded vigorously. It then cried out and squeaked as it clutched Gu Ruoyun tightly with its claws, afraid that Gu Ruoyun would throw it aside.

"Yun'er, bring it along. It will be useful to you."

Qianbei Ye looked at the little fellow as he spoke with a meaningful look.

"Alright."

Gu Ruoyun nodded when she heard what Qianbei Ye had said. "Since that's the case, let's be on our way! I know that both of you have a grudge against Cang Ming. This last stand will be the moment to end all of our disputes."

Gu Ruoyun felt her heart slowly sink as she considered the consequences of losing the battle. There was a somber look in her chilly gaze.

Qianbei Ye pulled the woman into his arms as his eyes filled with a smile. "Yun'er, there's no need for you to get too nervous! It's not like it's impossible for us to fight Cang Ming. As long as you bring this little fellow along, it will definitely be of great use to you."

Gu Ruoyun pursed her lips as she looked at the two men who were standing beside her. Suddenly, she smiled.

That's right, I was indeed very worried about this final battle until even my heart was nervous.

Now, I feel as if there's nothing to be afraid of.

In this life, the man that I love the most and my most trusted companions are by my side. There's really nothing for me to fear! Even if the heavens were to collapse, the three of us can withstand it together. There was really nothing to fear!

"Xiao Ye, Zixie."

Gu Ruoyun clutched both men's hands as her delicate and pretty features lit up with a calm and confident smile.