Su Yao and her companions, carrying the Heart of Chaos, dragged their exhausted but resolute bodies slowly out of Spirit Illusion Valley. The towering structures of Lingxiao Pavilion loomed in the mist; it should have been a haven of sanctuary and peace, but at this moment, an uneasy shadow crept into Su Yao's heart. It felt as if eyes hidden in the dark were fixed intently upon the Divine Artifact in their possession—a treasure capable of upending the entire Cultivation World.
"Su Yao, what’s wrong? You’ve been preoccupied ever since we left the valley," Lin Yu asked with concern, his gaze shifting between Su Yao and the faintly glowing Heart of Chaos in her hands.
Su Yao shook her head slightly, trying to dispel the gloom in her mind. "I can’t quite put my finger on it, but I feel that returning to Lingxiao Pavilion won't be as simple as we think. The Heart of Chaos is too powerful; it is inevitable that someone would..." She did not finish her sentence, but everyone understood what she left unsaid. The middle-aged man looked toward the direction of Lingxiao Pavilion, his expression profound as he said in a low voice, "Regardless, since we have taken on the heavy responsibility of guarding the Heart of Chaos, we must remain vigilant at all times. We cannot afford the slightest negligence." Zhao Ya clenched her fists and nodded firmly. "Right, we will protect it together!"
Chapter 167