Until this moment, everyone could finally see that the so-called Ye Laomo was merely a middle-aged man in his thirties, seemingly every Yin Master had a way to maintain their appearance.
Ye Nanzhai wore a large Purple Gold Cloak, had his hair tied up in a bun, and sported a long, dark beard. His face was stern and unsmiling, giving off an incredibly cold aura.
This person dove down from above, with light swirling around him, resembling a giant golden eagle, creating gusts of wind as he charged towards the Great Strength Monk and Killing, who were standing together.
Ye Nanzhai was actually launching a sneak attack, and he was targeting both the Great Strength Monk and Killing at once, challenging two formidable experts simultaneously!
The Great Strength Monk and Killing immediately reacted, but it was too late, as Ye Nanzhai's speed was simply too fast.
With a buzzing sound, True Qi erupted from both the Great Strength Monk and Killing, each creating an external protective barrier for themselves.
The Great Strength Monk specialized in martial arts as a Qi Master, and his Qigong techniques were pure Shaolin skills. As Ye Nanzhai launched his sneak attack, he expelled a stream of bright yellow energy from within him, condensing it into a large golden bell that enveloped him.
"Golden Bell Shield."
This move was one of the top defensive Qigong techniques from Eastern Shaolin. When executed, it resembled a real golden bell descending from above, making his flesh as stable as Mount Tai; no blade or weapon could penetrate it.
Killing's protective technique was the Five-Star Shield, surrounded by intense starry energy that rotated around him. The five-star shields were each about the size of two clenched fists and were bright brown in color, resembling real shields.
"Mystic Gate Five-Star Shield."
The Mystic Gate Five-Star Shield belonged to the advanced defensive Qigong techniques within Star Gate. Notably, the five star shields could change positions freely and move at will, making them incredibly powerful.
Killing had gained unique experiences in the Western Seven States. Besides Eastern Shaolin, there was also Star Gate located at the edge of the Western Seven States, adjacent to countries like Gaochang and Luzhan.
The Qigong techniques used by Killing primarily originated from Star Gate, so in essence, he could be considered half a disciple of Star Gate. The Korean House played a significant role in building connections between Star Gate and other factions.
The various cultivation techniques of Star Gate have distinctive characteristics; their names are directly related to their power. For instance, techniques like One-Star Spirit Technique, Three-Star Divine Fire Formula, Mystic Gate Five-Star Shield, Crazy Serpent Seven Star Classic, and Nine-Star Convergence Technique indicate that the higher the number of stars in their names, the greater their power.
Overall, the methods of Star Gate are all closely tied to celestial themes.
Ye Nanzhai used Yin Spirit to simultaneously confront Great Strength Monk and Killing, descending from the sky with a burst of intense light, crashing directly into the two. In an instant, Yin Spirit collided with Qigong, like a massive mountain plunging into the deep sea, creating a colossal wave that spread outwards.
Yellow Scorpion Master and the others had no time to dodge and were immediately knocked to the ground by the giant wave. Even Chu Yuzhu nearly fell over, but fortunately, Huang Jiao held her tightly.
Great Strength Monk roared violently, unleashing all his Qigong power to resist Ye Nanzhai. However, clearly caught off guard by Ye Nanzhai's preparations, his resistance was somewhat feeble, and together with Killing, they were forced back by the overwhelming force, sliding directly into the absorption range of Jun Bell.
Both Great Strength Monk and Killing silently cursed their luck; as flesh-and-blood beings, they could not escape the devouring power of Jun Bell. Now it was as if Ye Nanzhai was pushing them from the front while Jun Bell was pulling them from behind, leaving them trapped in a dire situation.
“Ye Nanzhai, you’ve been hit by my Divine Bow. Why are you running so urgently? If you linger a bit longer, I guarantee your complete destruction.”
At that moment, another figure flew down from above, speaking in a grandiose tone.
Seeing Huangmei Daoist approaching from behind, likely intending to launch a sneak attack, Ye Nanzhai snorted coldly and said nothing. He decisively abandoned both Great Strength Monk and Killing, allowing Yin Spirit to float away swiftly.
With the pressure suddenly lifted, Great Strength Monk and Killing hurriedly steadied themselves and began to focus on resisting the devouring power of Jun Bell.
Lu Chen watched as Ye Nanzhai flew towards him and soared above his head. In an instant, he felt two mysterious forces pass through his armpits, binding him tightly. As Ye Nanzhai flew away, so did Flesh, lifting off into the air.
“Supreme Leader pretended to sneak attack on Great Strength Monk and Killing, intending to distract these two powerful figures while his true purpose was to save me,” Lu Chen suddenly understood Ye Nanzhai's intention and felt a surge of emotion.
“My Demon-Slaying Sword,” he exclaimed suddenly as he realized that the sword gifted to him by Sun Zizhao was still in the hands of Zhao Centipede.
In mid-air, Ye Nanzhai Yin Spirit slightly closed his eyes and waved his hand; a beam of light shot towards Zhao Centipede, moving at incredible speed. Habitually raising the Demon-Slaying Sword to block it, he suddenly found himself grasping at empty air—the sword he had been holding was unexpectedly snatched away by Ye Nanzhai.
With Ye Nanzhai supporting him with Flesh, they soared higher into the sky. In that moment, aside from the sword, he even glanced at Princess Xiangyi, his former master.
To his surprise, she was also looking at him, her ethereal eyes filled with shock and confusion. She never expected that under such heavy siege by powerful foes, Lu Chen, who should have been unable to escape, was now being rescued by the leader of the Red Robe Sect.
“Ah, how infuriating!” shouted Zhao Centipede, furious that Lu Chen had been cleverly rescued and that even his own weapon—the Demon-Slaying Sword—had been taken from him. He had completely lost any means to threaten Lu Chen.
What made him feel the most furious was that his Flesh was still inside Lu Chen's Jun Bell. Could he still retrieve it?
As Lu Chen was rescued, Jun Bell also left, and the devouring aura that had filled the scene vanished. Great Strength Monk and Killing felt as if they had been granted amnesty; they instantly felt lighter, as if the crisis had been lifted.
At this moment, Huangmei Daoist landed steadily on the ground. This group of people almost simultaneously realized in their minds that Ye Nanzhai had swooped down to ambush Great Strength Monk and Killing, and his true purpose was to rescue Lu Chen. It could be considered a brilliant move that reversed the situation.
Everyone felt deceived.
"This is outrageous! We must pursue them," Killing said furiously. He had never been played like this before, and his anger was palpable. He prepared to lead people to hunt down Ye Nanzhai.
"Wait, don't chase after them. Ye Laomo has been hit by my Divine Bow; he must be severely injured. Even if he doesn't die, he'll lose a layer of skin. Killing, let's first search for my Flesh; we need to go," Huangmei Daoist said.
Huangmei Daoist, dressed in a bright ceremonial robe, appeared to be around forty years old. His brows sparkled with vigor; he exuded an aura of authority without needing to raise his voice. He was the strongest expert present, and his words held absolute weight.
"Yes, Huangmei Shixiong," Killing dared not defy Huangmei Daoist's orders and immediately responded, leading Huang Jiao and Chu Yuzhu away.
Zhao Centipede and Yin Spirit flew out to chase Ye Nanzhai but returned after a short distance, feeling frustrated. Their realm was simply not on the same level as Ye Nanzhai's; after chasing for a while, they couldn't even catch a glimpse of him—how could they continue?
Zhao Centipede knew that Ye Nanzhai would definitely flee to the Red Robe Sect's headquarters, but he didn't dare to recklessly intrude there. It was like a deep pool filled with dragons and snakes; there were countless experts more powerful than him.
Even if he led the Three Poisons Wanderer there, it would only be a futile death.
Zhao Centipede returned to meet with Yellow Scorpion Master and Lu Chanchu to discuss plans for reclaiming Flesh, but currently, there were no better methods available. They could only rely on the Defender of the Realm for support; perhaps there was still hope.
Huangmei Daoist led Killing and others away on foot. After walking two or three miles, Huangmei Daoist suddenly paused, his eyes going blank as signs of collapse appeared in his Yin Spirit.
"Huangmei Shixiong, what's wrong?" Killing and the others were startled and hurriedly supported Huangmei Daoist.
Huangmei Daoist's face stiffened as he muttered to himself: "The Achievement of the General... Ye Nanzhai's Three Aspects Returning to Origin has actually reached the realm of The Achievement of the General. I underestimated him; I underestimated him! Quickly! My Flesh is just ahead; I need to perform divine healing immediately; otherwise..."
Killing and the others did not dare to delay and immediately carried Huangmei Daoist to search for his Flesh.
It turned out that Huangmei Daoist had been severely injured after an intense battle with Ye Nanzhai. The reason he did not reveal his injuries in front of everyone was to maintain his dignity and to prevent those around him, including Killing, from being targeted by malicious individuals or facing direct harm.
To avoid leaking the news of his injury, Huangmei Daoist had endured for so long until now.
However, if it were Flesh who had suffered such severe injuries, he would have likely coughed up blood and experienced organ failure by now. But Yin Spirit does not have blood; the worst outcome is being completely annihilated. This is no less severe than coughing up blood or organ failure; in fact, it is even more serious.
Huangmei Daoist was not completely annihilated, but his injuries were still too severe, leading to the dispersal of his Yin Spirit. The dispersal of Yin Spirit is merely a precursor to complete annihilation.
Therefore, he needed to quickly restore his Yin Spirit. Flesh serves as the warm bed for Yin Spirit; once Yin Spirit enters this warm bed, the healing effect will be much better.
Lu Chen was rescued by Ye Nanzhai and was now suspended in mid-air, being dragged along by Ye Nanzhai's flight. He was over a thousand feet above the ground, almost reaching the clouds, with vast stretches of jungle and trees passing beneath him.
This was Lu Chen's first time flying this high without the Thunder Warship, relying entirely on his cultivation power. The magical feeling was beyond words.
However, Lu Chen's mood at this moment was entirely elsewhere; he was reminiscing about Princess Xiangyi, the only daughter of Korean King Chu Mang.
Before leaving, Lu Chen exchanged glances with her. As Lu Chen's former master, she now witnessed Lu Chen thriving and doing better than ever, even getting involved with Red Robe Sect Leader and the old demon Ye Nanzhai.
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