Wan Ling's eyes turned hesitant; Lei Ranyu didn't interrupt them, nor did she ask about what was inside the secret realm.
In the end, Wan Ling took a deep breath, "Brother Yuan, Sister Ranyu, and I have decided to team up in the Mystique Realm. I will travel with her. I can only be a hindrance if I follow you."
Shen Yuan became silent; he didn't want to lie to her and say it wouldn't be the case; they both knew very well the power difference between them.
He softly nodded, "I understand." He gave her a long hug before leaving in a different direction and vanishing among the sea of trees.
Lei Ranyu looked at his fading back before taking Wan Ling's hand and leading her away from the Wall of Comprehension.
The Thunder Cloud Sect's disciples' eyes flashed, looking at the departing back of Shen Yuan and Wan Ling.
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