Finally, as they neared the bottom of the abyss, Ye Fan made his move, trying to use the nearby trees to find a foothold. However, the surroundings were completely bare, offering nothing to grab onto. The pull of inertia was too strong, and with a thud, the two of them slammed into the ground.
When dawn broke, Shangguan Qiuyue lifted her head. The harsh sunlight made her feel dizzy. She was disheveled, a far cry from her usual imposing bearing.
"Am I dead?" she asked, full of doubt.
She felt as if she had arrived in Heaven. Aside from a dizzy spell, she felt no pain, even though she distinctly remembered plunging from the top of the canyon with Ye Fan. It seemed impossible to have escaped completely unharmed.
She felt something soft and warm beneath her. Looking down, she realized it was Ye Fan.
"King of Heaven, what's wrong? Wake up!" Shangguan Qiuyue urged.
