The Great Battle (Part 1)

"What is this?"

Seeing the sudden appearance of the Black Mist, the members of the Great Family were once again filled with confusion. Too many things had happened today, and everything had occurred too suddenly.

From Yun Shan joining the family, to Lin Ming appearing in the Mittel Family, then Xiao Yan, and then a Soul Body that was Dou Venerate in life, and now this Black Mist containing a terrifying aura.

Normally, any one of these events, no matter how small, would be enough to cause a huge uproar in the Jia Ma Empire. But today, they seem to be appearing one after another, as if they were free.

Aside from the members of the Great Family who were surprised and suspicious, the vast majority of people in the Misty Cloud Sect were also filled with surprise and suspicion.

This strange Black Mist was rising from the main hall behind their Misty Cloud Sect. Many people had been to that hall, but no one had ever seen this Black Mist before.

Seeing the Black Mist appear, both Venerable Yao and Xiao Yan frowned, their faces becoming equally solemn.

"Teacher, be careful!" With a solemn expression, Xiao Yan turned his head and said to the Venerable Yao in a deep voice.

Faced with Xiao Yan's reminder, the Venerable Yao nodded slightly, but the solemnity on his face did not lessen at all; on the contrary, it gradually deepened.

With his brows furrowed, Venerable Yao seemed to suddenly realize something, and instantly shifted his gaze until it stopped when it landed on Lin Ming.

"Lin Ming, it's been a few years since we last met!" After turning his gaze to Lin Ming, the Venerable Yao spoke first.

In response to the words of the Venerable Yao, Lin Ming simply clasped his hands in greeting and replied, "Senior, the situation is urgent right now. We can talk about reminiscing later. Please feel free to speak your mind."

"Alright! I won't beat around the bush. Lin Ming, if anything happens to me later, I hope you can escort Xiao Yan safely out of the Misty Cloud Sect. Don't worry, I won't let you White Gang. Even if something happens to me, my collection should be enough to pay for your help." After Lin Ming finished speaking, the Venerable Yao also said it directly.

Before Lin Ming could speak after the Venerable Yao finished speaking, Xiao Yan interjected, "Teacher, I..."

However, just as Xiao Yan spoke, the Venerable Yao interrupted him with a gesture. He then turned his gaze back to Lin Ming.

"Senior trusts this junior so much?" Lin Ming asked, slightly puzzled, as he faced the gaze of the Venerable Yao.

"In my life, I've traveled far and wide, seen countless places and met countless people, and there are few I can't understand. But you, Lin Ming, are one of them. Besides, do you think I have any other choice now?" In response to Lin Ming's question, the Venerable Yao explained, with a hint of helplessness in his words.

Under the gaze of the Venerable Yao, Lin Ming stopped talking and nodded slightly, his words carrying a light but solemn tone.

"I dare not make too many promises, but I will do my best within my capabilities!"

Upon receiving Lin Ming's reply, the Venerable Yao's expression immediately eased considerably. Then, together with Xiao Yan, he once again turned his gaze towards the Black Mist and the Yun Shan.

"Hehehe!"

After the Black Mist took shape, a sinister and eerie laugh emanated from within, echoing repeatedly across the sky like the cawing of a crow.

"Hehehe! Yao Chen, we've waited so long, and you actually delivered yourself to our doorstep. Hehehe, back then, you managed to escape by chance, but it took a lot of effort from my Soul Hall! Capturing you and bringing you back today will surely make the Hall Master very happy." Under the Black Mist's laughter, Protector Wu spoke to Venerable Yao with a joyful expression.

"A bunch of rats! You helped that beast Han Feng attack me back then. It's time to settle this score with you today." Staring coldly at the Black Mist, the Venerable Yao spoke to Protector Wu in a voice filled with rage and Killing Intent.

"Heh heh! Yao Chen, you want to settle accounts with me? Heh heh heh! If you had a physical body, I wouldn't doubt you at all. But you're just a Soul Body now, and this Protector has plenty of ways to deal with you." Facing Venerable Yao's fierce words, Protector Wu sneered with sarcasm.

As soon as Protector Wu finished speaking, his Black Mist surged, and then, under everyone's watchful eyes, the Black Mist condensed into a three-dimensional form.

The condensed Black Mist transformed into a human figure after a moment. However, the figure's face was not visible, and its entire body was shrouded in black smoke.

As the black figure took shape, two apertures suddenly appeared on the face shrouded in Black Mist, and then a pair of crimson eyes gazed down from them.

Seeing the Protector Wu take this form, the Venerable Yao's eyes flickered slightly. The Bone White Flame in his palm slowly surged as he instructed Xiao Yan, "Disciple, with this guy around, I'm afraid I can't spare the time to help you. If I can kill this guy at Yun Shan, I'll come back to help you then. But this guy is no pushover, and I can't predict how long it will take. So, if you're outmatched when you fight Yun Shan, don't force yourself. Seek Lin Ming's help when necessary."

"Teacher, just focus on keeping that guy occupied. Yun Shan, I'll kill him." Although there was the conversation between Old Yao and Lin Ming earlier, Xiao Yan felt that if he used all his skills, Yun Shan might not be his match. So now, facing Old Yao's instructions, he took Yun Shan on his shoulders.

Faced with Xiao Yan's words, Venerable Yao knew that there was no time to say anything more, nor should he utter any more discouraging words. He could only nod in agreement, but inwardly he sighed.

In contrast to the solemn expressions of Xiao Yan and his disciple, Yun Shan wore a sinister smile and said, "Protector Wu, I'll leave Yao Chen to you."

"Hmm!" Protector Wu nodded, then glanced at Xiao Yan and said, "Don't kill that brat Xiao Yan. Protector need him alive."

Upon hearing Protector Wu's commanding words, Yun Shan frowned slightly, then nodded and smiled, "Don't worry, I'll spare his life."

"Splash, splash!"

As soon as Yun Shan finished speaking, a jet-black chain shot out, accompanied by a series of resounding chain-like sounds, and coiled and twisted in the sky like a venomous snake.

As the Black Chains swirled, Wu Wufu let out a strange laugh and immediately swung his arm, causing the chains to transform into a black line that pierced the sky and hurtled towards the Venerable Yao.

As the chains of the Protector Wu attacked, the Venerable Yao's expression turned icy, but the flames in his palm immediately surged. In a moment, he clashed with the chains.

Seeing Yao Chen entangled by Protector Wu, Yun Shan's cold gaze turned to Xiao Yan, and he spat out a strong Killing Intent towards Xiao Yan.

"You little bastard, die now!"