Crawling beneath that black umbrella were none other than Elder Yin of the Sun-Moon Tower, whom they had met before in Serpent-Belly City, and his four adopted sons.
After escaping Serpent-Belly City, Elder Yin had still kept the Sun-Moon Tower and developed it into a small immortal sect. Later, when Chu Liang attended the Immortal Sect Assembly, they had even crossed paths. Who would have thought they would meet again here under such circumstances?
Since they were acquaintances after all, Chu Liang called out to the Whale-Riding Immortal, "Senior, these people are old acquaintances of mine. Let's save them."
The Whale-Riding Immortal glanced back without saying much, merely expanding the range of the Solar-Extinguishing Banner to envelop the Yin family as well. Chu Liang directly flung out the Demon-Binding Rope, tying the five, old and young alike, into a single string and hauling them behind him as they advanced together.
That supremely yang blaze truly resembled the sun itself. The closer they drew, the stronger it became. By the end, even the Whale-Riding Immortal felt immense pressure. Fortunately, the destination was only one step away. He let out a sharp shout, quickened his pace, and fiercely thrust the Solar-Extinguishing Banner forward!
Bang—
It was as if a barrier stood before them. He charged through it in one stroke, and only then did the obstruction ahead finally vanish.
The others followed close behind, passing through one after another.
Before them stood the immense main gate of a celestial palace, over a hundred zhang high, pure white and sacred, untouched by a single speck of dust. The palace walls must also have been a forged and consecrated magical treasure, and one of considerable power, continuously radiating that intense light outward. It was likely some means of guarding the Sword Domain Celestial Palace.