Chen Tian's figure instantly appeared in the city center. Without pausing, Chen Tian immediately fled, fearing dire consequences if he didn't!
The moment his sister produced that card, Chen Tian knew Ming Tian must have left a contingency plan. His location was likely being tracked, and it was too late to escape if he delayed.
Furthermore, based on the aura emanating from the card, Chen Tian was certain Ming Tian was already on his way. The aura was too distinct to be otherwise.
Chen Tian's sole thought was to run. Capture meant certain death.
Chen Tian's figure left the city. He had already obtained what he needed. The next steps were to find the fragments and complete the quests. After finishing the quests, he would proceed to the fifth layer, the Rainbow Coral Reef area. This was a scenic, tourist zone, meant for players to sightsee, with no monsters in sight. Chen Tian admired the colorful coral, especially when a large patch of rainbow coral shimmered together, making the entire area seem like a fairyland.
A thought crossed Chen Tian's mind: why not try something?
Ideas began to form in Chen Tian's head. Before being captured, he wanted to make them suffer at least a little. Otherwise, being caught without putting up a fight would be too demoralizing.
Chen Tian began his preparations, spending a considerable amount of time. Feeling it was sufficient, he turned and left, knowing he couldn't linger.
A few hours after Chen Tian's departure, a white figure arrived in the area. The white figure spoke coldly, "Running? Where do you think you can run to? Don't let me catch you."
Just as the white figure was about to pursue Chen Tian, vines shot out from the rainbow coral reef, ensnaring them. The white figure waved an arm, and with a swish, the vines retracted.
"Little one, you dare to play tricks on me? Very good, very good. You're asking for it. Don't let me catch you. You're still as mischievous as ever."
Transforming into a beam of light, their speed erupted, several times faster than before, heading directly towards Chen Tian's location.
Chen Tian was still moving forward when a flash of light zipped past him. Chen Tian slammed on the brakes, turned, and fled, like a mouse encountering a cat. He had no choice but to run.
"Running? Where are you running to? Stop right there!"
"Only a fool would stop! I can't beat you. Just you wait, I'll figure out a way to win."
"Little one, running? Where are you running? Today, you won't escape my grasp!"
And so, Chen Tian and the white figure were locked in a chase for three days and three nights. Chen Tian wailed, "I beg you, stop chasing! Don't you have a guild to manage? Please, let me go. Once I reach the fifth layer, I'll be at your mercy."
"No. If you don't stop, I won't stop. I will teach you a good lesson. And you still want to play tricks on me? Have you forgotten who taught you all your skills?"
"Oh, my god!"
This reminder made Chen Tian's face even grimmer. He absolutely could not let them catch him; it would be the end.
Chen Tian sped up, wind elements entwining his feet. His entire being became a gust of clear wind, drifting with the breeze. Once he gained some distance, his body dissolved into flowing water, dispersing into the surroundings.
The white figure followed behind. Upon reaching the location, they looked around. Chen Tian's figure had vanished, undetectable. Even his aura was imperceptible.
"Kid, come out! Not coming out? Fine, I'm not leaving today. I refuse to believe you don't have urgent quests to attend to."
"Damn it!"
Chen Tian roared inwardly. He had thought that by merging with the surrounding seawater, the woman would be unable to see him or sense his aura and would leave. Now, she was waiting.
"I beg you, can you not be so persistent! Don't you have a guild to care for?"
He had been hiding here for days, and she was waiting here. Was this a game?
"Should I log out?"
Chen Tian had a thought: log out and let her wait until she gets tired.
"Let me tell you, I'm in constant communication with Sister Chen Ling. If you log out, don't blame me for being rude."
"Pfft!"
Chen Tian really wanted to spit out a mouthful of blood. He had forgotten about his sister. He couldn't hold out. With his sister's help outside, he really didn't dare to log out!
If Chen Tian logged out, the other party could also log out. Moreover, his sister would betray him. Such a good sister.
Chen Tian felt something. His emotions surged, and the white figure's expression changed. They murmured, "So that's how it is!"
"A small trick, but it almost fooled me."
"Little one, come out yourself, or I'll drag you out."
The white-robed figure said calmly. Chen Tian's figure coalesced and appeared before them.
Before Chen Tian could react, a whip wrapped around him.
The white-robed figure approached Chen Tian, scolding, "Good! You've gotten bold now, trying to trick me!"
"Stop, stop, stop! I was wrong. Can you just stop chasing? At worst, I'll let you beat me, alright?"
Chen Tian looked at the binding whip around him with a helpless expression. This whip was precisely designed to counter him. Before this whip, all of Chen Tian's strength and skills were rendered void, rendering him like an ordinary person, at her mercy.
"Beat you? If I don't beat you, you won't learn your lesson."
"Ahhh!"
"Gently, gently! It hurts, it hurts so much! Spare me!"
"I was wrong, I was wrong, don't hit my face."
"Master, don't hit my face. How many times have I told you not to hit the face? Ahhh!"
Cries of pain echoed through the ocean. Unfortunately, the area had been cloaked by an invisibility formation set up by the white-clad maiden, so no one knew Chen Tian's predicament, and his cries could not be heard.
After being beaten for a while, Chen Tian finally broke free from the whip's restraint, his skills and strength restored.
"Master, couldn't you have gone a little easier?"
Chen Tian looked at her with a wronged expression. The white-clad maiden said coolly, "Flirting outside! If Sister Xue hadn't told me to go easy, you could have faced her directly. Sister Xue knows about this. You have several beauties hidden at home."
"No, no, Master."
The maiden before Chen Tian was his master, Chen Tian's master from the Divine Realm. It could be said that all of Chen Tian's skills and achievements in the Divine Realm were due to his master. When Chen Tian was still weak, his master had desperately protected him, allowing him to grow.
Unknown to him, during Chen Tian's growth, his master had developed feelings for him. When Chen Tian became a God Lord, he naturally married a Saintess. Upon learning of his master's relationship with him, his wife said nothing and even accepted his master's presence.
Then, then it was Chen Tian's nightmare. To prevent Chen Tian from engaging in romantic entanglements outside, his wife and master, based on their understanding of him, created two weapons that were pure counters to him. With these weapons unleashed, Chen Tian had no power to resist.
Because of this, Chen Tian had suffered greatly in his previous life. As a God Lord, many girls yearned for him. Chen Tian would merely glance at them, and that evening, he would face punishment.
In terms of strength, his master and wife were no match for him. Yet, with those two weapons, Chen Tian had harbored resentment for thousands of years.
Combined with the good relationship between his master and wife, the moment his master awoke, Chen Tian felt he no longer wanted to encounter his master and had been trying to avoid her, but was eventually caught.
"Speak, what is your relationship with them? Back then, Sister Xue and I were watching you, and you still fell into romantic debts. Explain yourself clearly, or Sister Xue will inform her."
"Gulp!"
"She... has she awakened?"
"Not yet, but she will soon. When she does, I'll tell her. So, what's your relationship now?"
The maiden smirked, and Chen Tian, seeing it, felt like he saw a devil, his heart filled with fear. This was a shadow cast by countless beatings!
Chen Tian knew that without an explanation, this matter would not end today.
Chen Tian explained, and the maiden said indifferently, "Can't you tell? Your charm is still undiminished."
"Of course. Who do you think I am a disciple of? My master is already as beautiful as a celestial being, so naturally, her disciple is incredibly popular."
"Hmph, don't be so narcissistic. Seeing how honest you are, here's some information. Are you looking for fragments?"
"Yes, Master. Do you know where?"
"In the 'Kuang Hai' (Frenzied Sea) area. However, even I dare not venture there. Are you willing to go?"
"What is there to fear? Let's go, Master and disciple haven't fought together for a long time."
Listening to his master's tone, Chen Tian smiled. How many years had it been since he fought alongside his master? The last time was during the war with the Evil Spirit race, which also led to his master's demise. Helplessly, Chen Tian had extracted his master's origin essence when signing a contract and then entered Hua Xia (China) to search for the existence of a similar origin soul.
Now that she had awakened, Chen Tian had no regrets. His sister had been resurrected, and his master had been resurrected. All that was left was her.
Chen Tian had accepted the memories and skills of another world, and he had responsibilities. Both his sister and master knew his situation. Chen Tian was no longer the same Chen Tian as before, but his sister and master's attitude towards him had never changed.
How could Chen Tian bear to treat them unkindly? Accepting meant bearing the consequences. This was karma. Taking good care of them in this life was Chen Tian's greatest wish.
Chen Tian and the maiden headed straight north, towards the Kuang Hai area. Here, the ocean surged, and ordinary players who stepped into it would be directly swept away by the currents and die. Yes, swept away to their deaths.
The seawater currents in the Kuang Hai area were aggressive, and combined with the rapid flow, players attempting to enter had to push against the currents. The currents would inflict various types of damage, continuous and relentless as long as the water flowed.
Furthermore, as this was an ocean, water was never scarce. Very few players dared to come here, yet the Kuang Hai area contained countless resources and treasures that players yearned for.
Since ancient times, players who emerged from the Kuang Hai area had become figures of immense renown.
It could be said that this was a treasure trove in the fourth layer, but entering it was incredibly difficult.
Chen Tian and the maiden's figures appeared outside the Kuang Hai vortex. Chen Tian asked, "Master, are you sure that fragment is in the center of the Kuang Hai area?"
"That's right. I wouldn't sense it wrong. Your weapon fragments are not yet complete, are they? There is one here, and it's a right-hand weapon fragment."
"I'll risk it. No matter what, I have to restore my weapon."
"Don't rush. Let's wait for now. According to reports from our guild members, the frequency of the Kuang Hai area's currents will decrease in a few days."
"Okay."
Chen Tian nodded helplessly. Since his master had said so, he dared not object and obediently followed her instructions.