Primordial Lord of Heaven put away the ruyi and tapped the ground with his fingertip. The earth split open with a crash, and another radiant golden warrior rose proudly to his feet, cupping his fists as he awaited orders. Primordial Lord of Heaven said coldly, "Escort Qiongxiao to Qilin Cliff in the rear mountain and guard her strictly."
The Yellow Turban Warrior bowed to receive the order. Wielding the ruyi, he sent out three rays of light, which gathered into a giant hand that seized Qiongxiao in one grasp and sped toward Qilin Cliff, carrying wind and clouds in its wake.
Before Bixiao could even catch her breath, she charged again with sword in hand. Her flying sword flashed like a silver snake flicking its tongue, shooting straight for Primordial Lord of Heaven and White Crane Boy. White Crane Boy held the Three Treasures Jade Ruyi across his body and struck it against the air. With a crisp clang, the flying sword was sent flying away.
Primordial Lord of Heaven drew a casket from his sleeve, opened it, and tossed it into the air. The mouth of the casket suddenly gaped wide, swallowing and spitting golden light as it sucked Bixiao and her Azure Luan inside together.
Primordial Lord of Heaven formed a hand seal and chanted an incantation, intending to refine away her body and soul—but the jade talisman descended once more. Its silver radiance poured down like a waterfall, enveloping Bixiao. No matter how his magic power surged against it like crashing tides, the talisman's light stood firm, utterly unmoving.
Primordial Lord of Heaven's gaze darkened. He knew Su Yang had made up his mind to protect all three women and would not be swayed. Left with no choice, he waved a hand. "Seize Bixiao and escort her