Chapter 133. Offshoot Tales
**Chapter 1 : Twilight Seekers**
"Huh... Yumina, I’m back!" Ling Tian shouted as he landed on the island where they had agreed to meet. But the place was deserted, leaving him confused. He looked around, calling out, "Yuminaaaa!"
The air was still for a moment, but then, without warning, powerful wind blades sliced through the atmosphere, aiming directly at him. Instinct kicked in, and Ling Tian swiftly dodged the attack, his reflexes honed from countless battles. His hand flew to the hilt of his sword, *Swifty*, as he drew it in one smooth motion, the blade glinting in the dim light.
He turned toward the source of the attack, just in time to see a cluster of water balls flying at him with incredible speed. With a fluid movement, Ling Tian dodged again, his body moving with the grace of a dancer. The water balls struck the ground where he had just been standing, exploding with a force that sent tremors through the earth.
There was no respite. Steam bubbles erupted from the ground, followed by another barrage of wind blades. Ling Tian’s eyes narrowed as he raised *Swifty*, the sword humming with energy as it sliced through the attacks, dispersing them with ease.
Realising the culprit was airborne, Ling Tian activated his Peng Art. In an instant, black wings erupted from his back, carrying him into the sky with blinding speed.
Hovering in midair was a young girl, her hands encased in sleek, advanced gauntlets, and her feet supported by rocket shoes that kept her aloft. She wore a playful smile as she watched Ling Tian approach.
"Welcome back," she said, her voice carrying a mix of warmth and challenge.
"Wind!" she shouted, and a small display on her gauntlet flickered to life, showing a breeze carrying a leaf. Without hesitation, she unleashed a storm of wind blades from her gauntlets, each one sharp enough to slice through steel.
Surprised by her upgraded gear, Ling Tian didn’t dodge but used Swifty to parry the attack. Sparks flew as metal clashed with elemental force.
The sky became their battleground. Yumina, with her enhanced equipment, darted through the air like a falcon, launching attack after attack, while Ling Tian countered with his own sword techniques. With grace and precision, Yumina flew across the sky, launching attack after attack.