I was killed by my relatives, and I am reborn to be ruthless.

Behind her, Yu Lu's fingers, which were tightly gripping He Rong'er's collar, turned white due to the force, and she tightened her grip even more, as if she wanted to convey her emotions and attitude through this simple action.

The corners of her mouth inadvertently curled up into a sarcastic smile, and that smile hid too many complicated emotions - contempt for the past, ridicule for the current situation, and a trace of barely perceptible sadness.

"Miss Rong, you didn't expect that." Yu Lu's voice was low and sinister, like a poisonous snake lurking in the night. Every word carried a heart-pounding chill, mixed with a hint of imperceptible sarcasm.

"You used to be so innocent, completely defenseless against this world. Time flies, and after so long, you are still so simple and trust the people around you so easily. All of this, in the final analysis, is your own fault. You sowed the cause, and now you are reaping the result."

Hearing this, He Ronger's heart seemed to be tightly grasped by an invisible hand, and the pain was unbearable.

There seemed to be a string in her brain that had been taut for a long time, which suddenly broke at this moment, and all her rationality and calmness collapsed at this moment.

She opened her eyes wide, filled with shock and disbelief, as if at this moment she truly realized who the person in front of her was, this once familiar yet unfamiliar figure.

She turned her head with difficulty, wanting to see Yu Lu's face hidden in the shadow with her own eyes, wanting to find a trace of the past on that face to prove that all this was just a nightmare.

However, before she could see clearly, Yu Lu's other hand stretched out like lightning and pressed her cheek hard, forcibly stopping her from turning her head.

"You...you are Cloudhawk!"

He Ronger's voice trembled with shock. She finally recognized Yu Lu's true identity—Yun Ying, who once fought alongside her but betrayed her at the critical moment, leaving her in an irretrievable situation.

This name, like a sharp knife, stabbed into her heart and made her feel miserable.

When they heard He Ronger shouting "You are Yunying" in a trembling voice, the faces of the people in the barrier darkened, and their eyes revealed deep anger and helplessness.

Among them, some had experienced countless hardships with the Junior Sister, while others had deep respect and love for her. Now, seeing the Junior Sister suffer such a heavy blow again, they all felt mixed emotions.

"This Yunying is so hateful!" Si Yao whispered with gritted teeth, clenching his fists as if he wanted to concentrate all his anger on this punch.

Fei Xiuwen beside him also had an indignant look on his face, his eyes filled with deep disgust for Yunying.

Especially Ying Qi, his reaction was the most intense.

His eyes were wide open and he was burning with anger, as if he was going to set the entire space on fire.

He stared at "Yulu" who was holding He Ronger hostage. There seemed to be a raging fire burning in his eyes, as if he wanted to devour Yunying completely.

"Yun Ying, you scum!" Ying Qi's voice became hoarse due to anger, and every word seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth. "If you have anything to say, come to me, don't hurt my junior sister!"

His words were full of determination and courage, as if he was ready to break through the barrier at any time and fight to the death with Cloud Eagle.

However, at this moment, due to the excessive consumption of the previous battle, his body was already in a state of extreme fatigue, his face was pale, and his body was a little unstable. Even so, he still looked at Yu Lu and He Rong'er firmly, his eyes were like torches, and he did not retreat.

When Yu Lu heard Ying Qi's words, a disdainful smile appeared on her lips.

She turned her head to look at the crumbling Ying Qi in the barrier, her eyes full of contempt and ridicule.

"Just you?" Her voice was cold and sharp, as if it could penetrate people's hearts. "Didn't I fool you before? What qualifications do you have to threaten me now? You are just a defeated general."

Her words were like a sharp knife, piercing into Ying Qi's heart and making his expression look somewhat ferocious.

He couldn't help but think of the trust he had placed in Yunying a thousand years ago, and the love he had suppressed in his heart.

It seems so ridiculous now.

He Ronger was still immersed in deep shock and disbelief.

She shook her head violently, as if this could shake off the reality before her eyes and return to the past full of innocence and trust.

Her lips trembled slightly as she kept denying, with a hint of despair and helplessness in her voice.

"No, that's impossible. How could you be Yunying? You've been so good to me. If you hadn't helped me everywhere, I would have already..."

He Ronger's words were filled with nostalgia for the good old days and her inability to accept the cruel reality before her.

There were tears in her eyes, as if she was telling about the days when she was surrounded by warmth and care.

Thinking back to the time in the human world, He Ronger felt a warm feeling in his heart.

At that time, Yu Lu was always by her side, and no matter what difficulties she encountered, Yu Lu would lend a helping hand without hesitation.

They experienced countless challenges and adventures together. Every time, Yu Lu would use her thin shoulders to carry a safe zone for her, allowing her to survive in difficult situations.

"If she is really Yunying, why would she do this?" He Ronger's heart was full of doubts and confusion.

She couldn't connect the Yu Lu who had helped and protected her countless times with the cold-blooded Yun Ying who betrayed everyone. Her mind was like a tangled mess, with all kinds of thoughts intertwined, making her feel extremely confused and painful.

However, reality was like an icy blade, ruthlessly cutting through the fantasies in her heart.

She had to face the cruel fact: the person in front of her, the person she once trusted and relied on, was Yunying, who betrayed her at the critical moment and plunged her into endless despair.

This realization was like a sharp dagger that stabbed into her heart, leaving her in excruciating pain.

At this suffocatingly tense moment, Yu Lu let out a cold laugh.

The voice was like a cold wind blowing through the forest, carrying with it an unquestionable determination and chill.

She spoke slowly, and every word was like a heavy stone, ruthlessly pushing He Ronger into a deeper abyss of despair.

"The reason why I showed you a bit of tenderness was because I had not yet awakened those unforgettable memories of my previous life. However, even if the memories are revived, my purpose of following you has never changed from beginning to end - that is to completely end your life!"

Before she finished her words, a sharp dagger flashing with cold light appeared out of thin air in Yu Lu's hand as if by magic. The tip of the blade was pressed against the delicate and fragile skin of He Ronger's neck. Just a slight scratch would be enough to take her life.