Complications

Time seemed to slow as Xia Qingge went for the kill, Hu Long casually throwing her a sidelong glance even as the blade came down. However, he made no move to defend himself, only giving Xia Qingge a smirk as Ryker's Sturdy Iron Cudgel intercepted her blade.

"I got ya!"

The sound of metal on metal rang throughout the canyon as Ryker twisted midair, kicking Xia Qingge in the stomach and sending her flying back. He grinned, catching up to Hu Long and running alongside him as they both fled from the Great Void disciples chasing from behind.

"Hey, fancy seeing you here, bro!" he said, to which Hu Long returned with a grin of his own.

"Fancy, indeed. When were you going to tell me you started working with the Great Void Sect?"

"Er, yeah, I feel like I was gonna mention it, but it must've slipped my mind, hehe."