At that moment, Zhao Gongming saw Daoist Randeng flee and gave a cold snort. "Randeng, return my magic treasure, or don't blame me for slaughtering the innocent!"
Randeng did not answer. Zhao Gongming urged the Golden Flood Dragon Scissors into action, and they transformed in midair into two Flood Dragons, swimming freely before suddenly lunging toward the thatched hut at Xiqi. Boundless immortal light burst from within the hut, and a massive cloud of auspicious energy surged into the sky, holding the Golden Flood Dragon Scissors at bay. But the scissors were razor-sharp, relentlessly tearing through the cloud. Flecks of spiritual energy fell like lotus blossoms.
Just then, a streak of white light appeared and shot forward with blinding speed. A burst of demonic energy struck the Golden Flood Dragon Scissors and knocked them aside.
Zhao Gongming saw the Golden Flood Dragon Scissors struck by a surge of demonic energy. In truth, they had already been hit more than a hundred times, revealing just how fast the attacker was. Both shocked and furious, he shouted, "Who are you? How dare you interfere in this matter without permission?"
Just then, the sound of jade pendants chiming came from the horizon, clear and sweet. Immortal music filled the air, and a heavenly fragrance spread across the battlefield in an instant. Everyone looked up and saw a cloud of auspicious vapors flying over, dazzling with all the colors of the rainbow.
The newcomer wore a fish-tail crown and a bright red robe. He had unusual features, a long beard, and a somewhat short stature. A gourd rested in his hand, and the many miraculous signs surrounding him revealed his extraordinary status. He said, "I, the wandering Daoist Lu Ya, have come in person. Xiqi will subdue Zhao Gongming alone."
Zhao Gongming said, "You