Just then, a white figure descended from the sky—it was Bai Ling, who had been following Mo Han all along. A flash of red light appeared in her hand, which she then cast over the vines tightly wrapped around Mo Han. Upon contact with the crimson glow, the black vines that had been ensnaring him recoiled instantly, sinking back into the earth and vanishing without a trace.

The suction force pinning Mo Han to the ground also abruptly ceased. Mo Han seized the opportunity to leap clear of the earth, immediately seeing Bai Ling wave her hand, sending a gentle white light settling upon him. The magical energies swirling in the sky dispersed as the white light touched him.

Having finished, Bai Ling regarded Mo Han with a look of reproach. “What were you doing?” she asked. “I truly wonder how you even managed to get in here before. Knowing there was a trap, you still rushed out—were you trying to die? If you needed to leave, you could have just told me, and I could have cast a shielding barrier for you. Wouldn't that have solved everything?” Hearing this, Mo Han slapped his forehead and hastily offered Bai Ling his thanks, cursing his own foolishness. In his panic, how could he have forgotten to call on Bai Ling for help? Since she could construct a palace within the Magic Forest, these kinds of magical barriers would hardly be a concern for her. It was just his own haste that made him forget the powerful ally he had in Bai Ling.

Worried about the safety of Daili and the others, Mo Han quickly thanked Bai Ling and then flew toward where Daili and the others were located.

Mo Han pushed his magical abilities to their limit, his body hurtling rapidly towards Daili and the others. Just then, several massive black shadows shot out from the area where Daili and her group were. Mo Han focused his gaze, recognizing the figures: they were members of the Dragon Clan. His suspicion was instantly confirmed, and he inwardly groaned at the bad luck, yet felt utterly helpless.

The Dragon Clan members, having transformed into their dragon forms,

shot away rapidly into the distant sky.

They vanished from Mo Han’s sight in the blink of an eye. By the time Mo Han reached the location where Daili and the others had been, he saw Jack and Latin lying on the ground, while Xiao Han was circling them, roaring anxiously. However, Daili and Murong Feixue were nowhere in sight.

Seeing this, Mo Han’s anxiety spiked. He rushed forward to check on Jack and the others.

Fortunately, although Jack and the others were injured,

their wounds were not critical; they had merely been knocked unconscious and were not in mortal danger. It seemed the enemy had shown restraint, unwilling to make an enemy of him, otherwise, given the strength of Jack and the others, sustaining such minor injuries would have been impossible.

If that were the case, then Daili and Murong Feixue should also be temporarily safe from mortal harm.

Otherwise, the enemy would not have held back earlier.

With this thought, Mo Han swiftly cast several healing spells, reviving Jack and Latin.

A soft white light flickered, and Jack and Latin gradually regained consciousness. At the same time, Bai Ling arrived at Mo Han’s position, descending slowly from the sky to stand beside him.

Upon waking and seeing Mo Han, Jack and Latin looked ashamed. Latin spoke first, his voice filled with remorse: “Boss, we are useless. We failed to protect Daili and the others, letting the Dragon Clan capture them. Please punish us.”

Jack and others nodded in agreement, demanding punishment from Mo Han.

Seeing their distress, Mo Han waved his hand, stopping Jack and Latin. He spoke calmly, “This is not your fault at all. With your current strength, you were never a match for the Dragon Clan, so don’t dwell on it. Tell me exactly what happened—how did you encounter the Dragon Clan, and how did the conflict start? Explain the sequence of events seriously.”

Hearing this, Latin quickly recounted the incident. Apparently, Daili, Latin, and the others had received a message sent by Mo Han through Xiao Han and had remained at the entrance of the Forbidden Magic Forest, waiting for Mo Han. When afternoon came and Mo Han still hadn't arrived, Daili and the others grew too worried and moved to the edge of the barrier to wait. Not long after, several members of the Demon Dragon Clan suddenly descended from the sky. Upon seeing Daili and the others, they declared without preamble that they were inviting Daili and the others to be guests on Demon Dragon Island.

Naturally, Latin and Daili were unwilling to surrender meekly. They joined forces with Xiao Han to fight back. However, there were several Demon Dragon Clan members, and Daili and Latin were no match for them. Later, one of the Demon Dragon Clan members mentioned sensing two extremely powerful auras approaching the area, surmising that it must be Mo Han returning. They immediately struck, knocking Latin and Jack unconscious before Mo Han arrived. Latin knew nothing of what happened after that.

Hearing Latin’s explanation, Mo Han felt a surge of confusion. Logically, since he had killed two members of the Demon Dragon Clan, the clan should despise him to the bone. Yet, their actions now completely defied common sense. Given the Demon Dragon Clan’s vengeful nature, how could they so easily let him and his companions off?

And these Demon Dragon Clan members must have been tracking his group for quite some time, allowing them to strike only when Mo Han was absent to capture Daili and the others. But then, fearing repercussions from Mo Han, they showed mercy. This behavior clearly contradicted their established modus operandi. The Demon Dragon Clan should hate him fiercely, but now they seemed almost afraid to offend him. The question remained: what was their true purpose in taking Daili and the others? Mo Han couldn't fathom it.

These Demon Dragon Clan members clearly intended to lure him to Demon Dragon Island. It seemed he had no choice but to travel there himself to discover the outcome. However, he had absolutely no idea where Demon Dragon Island was located. His only recourse was to ask Princess Rouxue. With this realization, Mo Han hesitated no longer. Seeing that Latin and the others were unharmed, he instructed Latin and Xiao Han to accompany him, intending to leave the Magic Forest first, then depart quickly to find Rouxue to inquire about the location of Demon Dragon Island.

Latin and the others followed behind at a normal pace. After a night of frantic travel, Mo Han and the group finally exited the boundaries of the Magic Forest by noon the next day. Following their prearranged plan, Latin and the others were to return to Sky Dragon City at a regular pace, while Mo Han and Bai Ling flew toward the direction of Sky Dragon City. Not long into their journey, Bai Ling spoke up, sounding puzzled. “In my memory, Demon Dragon Island wasn't in this direction, was it? Has Demon Dragon Island relocated?” Hearing Bai Ling’s words, Mo Han exclaimed happily, “You know where Demon Dragon Island is? Why didn’t you say so sooner?” Bai Ling gave Mo Han an exasperated look and replied lightly, “You didn’t ask me, so why should I tell you? Of course, I know the location of Demon Dragon Island. I even visited a few times back in the day. But that place is terribly desolate; it’s absolutely unfit for habitation. I truly don’t understand why those large bugs of the Demon Dragon Clan like to build their lair there. It’s utterly foolish.”

Mo Han almost fell out of the sky upon hearing this. Daring to call the Dragon Clan "large bugs"—surely only Bai Ling on the entire continent would utter such a thing. Even Mo Han remained deeply apprehensive of the Demon Dragon Clan. He had clashed with them more than once, and the young master of the Demon Dragon Clan had once inflicted grievous wounds upon him, nearly costing him his life. The formidable physical prowess and ferocious Demonic Dragon Battle Qi of the Demon Dragon Clan still sent shivers down his spine.

Yet, from Bai Ling's tone, she clearly held those Demon Dragon Clan members in no regard. However, Bai Ling certainly possessed the standing to speak so freely. As a third-tier Saint Magus, she was arguably the closest being to a Magic God, representing the pinnacle achievable by humans at present. Even the Dragon Clan would likely treat her with caution. Thus, Bai Ling naturally had the confidence to speak so lightly.

Considering this, Mo Han decided to pretend he hadn't heard her remark and instead asked about the location of Demon Dragon Island. Bai Ling was straightforward, telling Mo Han to follow her as she flew rapidly toward the north. Mo Han immediately followed closely behind Bai Ling, heading north.

After several days of arduous travel, Mo Han and Bai Ling arrived at Fate City, the northernmost city on the continent, which lay within the sphere of influence of the Azure Water Empire. Beyond Fate City was nothing but an endless ocean. Mo Han and Bai Ling planned to rest here for a day to recover their strength before heading to Demon Dragon Island. Even Mo Han felt utterly exhausted after days of rapid flight and needed a solid recovery.

Otherwise, even reaching Demon Dragon Island might just be a trip to his own demise. In contrast, Bai Ling seemed completely unaffected, maintaining her perpetually cold expression. This made Mo Han inwardly sigh; this must be the difference between a first-tier Saint Magus and a third-tier Saint Magus—the gap was clearly more than just a small margin.

Furthermore, Mo Han intended to use the time in the city to inquire about news of Daili and the others. If the Demon Dragon Clan was taking them to Demon Dragon Island, they would certainly need to resupply here, as there would be no other place for provisions further ahead. According to Bai Ling, this city was at least a two-day journey from Demon Dragon Island. Even if the Demon Dragon Clan members could travel without food or water, Daili and the others certainly couldn't endure that.

Before he arrived, the Demon Dragon Clan members would undoubtedly ensure Daili and the others’ safety, meaning they must stop here for supplies. Moreover, Daili and Murong Feixue were strikingly beautiful and would inevitably draw attention, so gathering information should not be difficult.

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