The little paperman watched as Yun Ran quickly got dressed; it helped out, and soon Yun Ran’s belongings were all packed.

"Master, where are we going now?"

"Of course, we’re going to deal with that little brat. How bold of him to come and disturb my peaceful dream!"

The little paperman heard the gritted teeth in the master’s voice, clearly filled with hatred towards the culprit.

After a while, the little paperman cautiously asked, "Master, who exactly entered your dream?"

"Who else could it be but the phenomenon we saw earlier today!"

Little Paperman: ???

This was the first time it didn’t have a telepathic connection with the master, which left the little paperman feeling a bit defeated.

Yun Ran quickly performed the sealing and reopened the passage to the Ghost World.

The phenomenon’s location is a bit far, but to reach it swiftly, borrowing the Ghost World was the fastest shortcut.

Thankfully, when Yun Ran previously avoided disaster by escaping to the Ghost World, she removed the kill order on herself.

Otherwise, she wouldn’t dare to borrow the way so recklessly.

After concealing her aura, Yun Ran’s figure melded into the Ghost World, and the little paperman hurriedly followed.

When they re-entered the human realm, they had reached the place where the phenomenon originated.

A lot of Dark Masters were already waiting around.

Yun Ran: ...

Alright, it’s normal for such phenomena to attract many people’s attention.

Yun Ran’s appearance didn’t draw much notice, and hardly anyone realized there was one more person here.

"What do you think the phenomenon was? Is there really some treasure?"

"Who knows? We’re lucky to be the closest ones and got here quickly.

Dark Masters from other places might notice the phenomenon, but the distance is too far. By the time they arrive, it’ll be too late."

"Just don’t know when the phenomenon will fully manifest and how many people will be drawn here."

...

Hearing the chatter among many people, Yun Ran understood the current situation.

The phenomenon was just a precursor, but there were already countless people waiting here, hoping for a share of the pie.

The little paperman flew out as well, wanting to thoroughly investigate the situation here.

After a while, the little paperman returned, with an obviously excited expression.

"Master, I detected a familiar aura, somewhat like Er Dan’s."

Yun Ran glanced at the little paperman; it wasn’t surprising that the little paperman noticed Er Dan’s presence, considering it was the most familiar with Er Dan.

Just as the little paperman finished speaking, it suddenly realized something.

"Master, could it be that the one who intruded into your dream was Er Dan?"

This guess made the little paperman’s mind buzz.

Clearly, the master had said before that Er Dan breaking the shell was extremely difficult, requiring perfect timing, location, and harmony.

Moreover, when they parted from Er Dan initially, the little paperman knew that Er Dan breaking the shell would take at least several decades.

Considering how little time has passed, hardly a month, could Er Dan really be about to break the shell? Even rockets couldn’t match that speed.

But Er Dan’s aura still lingered in the air, so even if the little paperman wanted to deny it, it couldn’t.

The little paperman looked at Yun Ran with confusion, "Master, could it really be Er Dan? But why?"

With Er Dan’s temperament, how could he dare to act out and intrude into the master’s dream?

Yun Ran looked in the direction of the sky; earlier, she hadn’t realized immediately that the phenomenon was a precursor to Er Dan breaking the shell.

So she hadn’t intended to get involved in this matter at all.

Now it seemed that Er Dan breaking the shell was clearly being facilitated by Elder Qing Yangzi, but there must be some untold heavenly secrets involved.

Thus, even she couldn’t decipher the secrets hidden within.

"Er Dan inherently contains a trace of Heavenly Dao Origin; breaking the shell could cause the heavens and earth to change color, but the bigger the phenomenon, the greater the danger.

If no protector is there for its breaking out, it could end up dead the moment it breaks out.

So, when Er Dan knew I didn’t plan to get involved in this matter, somehow it intruded into my dream."

Little Paperman: ...

So, Er Dan is seeking help in this way.

The little paperman immediately felt its hands itchy, thinking they had been too polite to Er Dan before, allowing it to show no respect!

At the same time, Xuan Chu had reached the Xuan Master Association Headquarters.

Suddenly looking towards the direction far in the distance, his face dramatically changed.

He abruptly stood up, not having time to say anything to Dragon Spirit, and disappeared in an instant.

Dragon Spirit saw Xuan Chu using the Forbidden Technique of their Heavenly Dao Village in public, his pupils shrinking.

What happened?

He wanted to follow to see, but the scene here still needed his control.

A quick thought, and Dragon Spirit’s face turned very grave.

The others, regardless of their lack of tact, guessed that something must have happened.

"Mr. Long, what’s wrong?"

Someone gave the stage, and the drama could continue: "My sect sent out an emergency signal for help!"

Others hadn’t seen any signal, but they wouldn’t mention it; saying it would make them appear dense.

"I see, no wonder Mr. Xuan is so urgent. Is there anything we can help with; if there is, Mr. Long, please don’t hesitate."

After the Lotus City incident, Xuan Chu and Dragon Spirit’s reputation soared exceptionally high.

It was a documented city extinction event resolved so effortlessly; the loss to Lotus City was nearly negligible.

Dragon Spirit had achieved his goal, facing other people’s politeness, he replied indifferently, "That won’t be necessary; my senior brother alone will suffice."

When Xuan Chu appeared at the location where Er Dan was breaking the shell, his face was extremely pale, looking as if he might crumble.

Upon his arrival, Yun Ran immediately noticed.

She gestured for the little paperman to find him, not letting her attention waver from the valley enveloped in a strong force due to Er Dan breaking the shell.

Xuan Chu, when spotting the little paperman, showed no surprise.

He even managed to pull out a porcelain bottle, pouring out the medicine inside and consuming it.

The previous Forbidden Technique had cost him considerable energy, and if surrounded by enemies right now, Xuan Chu might face dire consequences.

Still, despite that, he came without hesitation.