The moment he finished speaking, Zhang Yu moved.
He did not unleash any earth-shattering Law Technique, nor did he unleash any terrifying aura.
He simply took a step forward, very gently.
Thump!
This step seemed to strike right at everyone's hearts.
The Light Screen and invisible pressure formed by the "Greenwood Spirit-Locking Grand Array," which originally covered the heavens and earth and suppressed everything, suddenly rippled and twisted violently as Zhang Yu took this step, like a calm lake surface being hit by a boulder.
Immediately afterwards--
"Snap--!"
A crystal-clear, sharp sound, like shattering Glazed Glass, resounded throughout the entire Medical Immortal Valley!
Under the horrified and incredulous gazes of Shen Bixia, Zhang Ziyun, and all the disciples of the Medical Immortal Valley.
The Protective Sect Grand Formation, passed down for thousands of years and powerful enough to suppress Land Immortal, and the dazzling Light Screen woven from countless Runes, actually developed countless fine cracks centered on the point where Zhang Yu landed!
Cracks spread wildly like a spider web, instantly covering the entire Grand Formation's Light Screen!
"BOOM--!!!"
The next instant, a deafening roar erupted!
The entire Medical Immortal Valley shook violently.
The enormous "Greenwood Spirit-Locking Grand Array" Light Screen shattered with a single, seemingly effortless step from Zhang Yu, turning into countless specks of light that scattered and vanished!
"Puff--!"
"Puff puff puff--!"
The Formation was forcibly broken, and a backlash surged forth.
Shen Bixia and Zhang Ziyun, who were in charge of the formation, along with the elders and disciples who assisted in setting up the formation, were all struck as if by a heavy blow.
Their faces turned deathly pale instantly, and they coughed up a mouthful of blood, their breaths visibly fading away.
Those with weaker Cultivation collapsed to the ground, unconscious.
Shen Bixia was the first to be hit and suffered the most severe injuries.
She staggered backward, crashing into a pillar, and spat out several mouthfuls of blood, staining the front of her clothes red.
She looked up, staring intently at the young man who was still standing there, as if he had just taken a casual stroll, with eyes that looked as if she had seen a ghost.
Her eyes were filled with boundless fear, horror, and a hint of... bewilderment.
Step!
Just one step!
He then shattered the sect's Protective Sect Grand Formation, which had been passed down for thousands of years!
What level of Cultivation is this?
What incredible power!
Land Immortal?
No, definitely not only.
Even True Immortal probably couldn't do it so casually!
Could it be... that he is...?
A terrible thought uncontrollably surfaced in the minds of Shen Bixia, Zhang Ziyun, and all the other disciples of the Medical Immortal Valley who remained conscious.
In the courtyard, you could hear a pin drop. The only sounds were the faint whistling of the wind as it passed through the shattered light spots of the Formation, and the uncontrollable groans of the wounded.
Zhang Yu's astonishing act of shattering the Protective Sect Grand Formation with a single step not only shattered the hearts and minds of everyone in the Medical Immortal Valley, but also left Xiao Xuan and the others speechless with shock.
Even Xiao Xuan, the Old Ancestor of the Xiao Family who had seen countless storms, felt his mouth dry at this moment, and his gaze towards Zhang Yu's back was filled with unprecedented awe.
The magnificence of that step, the immense power that shattered the Immortal Formation with every gesture, completely exceeded his understanding of "powerful".
This is far more than Great Being Reincarnation and regaining some of their strength; it is... unfathomable!
Li Dagang and Mo Zhai exchanged a glance, both seeing extreme shock, a hint of indescribable excitement, and... a sense of inferiority in each other's eyes.
Li Dagang's honest face twitched as he muttered to himself:
"Boss... just how strong is the boss now?"
Mo Zhai clenched his fists, his eyes filled with complex emotions, a mixture of excitement at following such a powerful figure and an inescapable sense of urgency.
The gap is so large that it almost makes one lose the will to catch up.
The sisters, Xiao Fenghua and Xiao Meier, were shocked, but also felt an overwhelming sense of excitement and pride.
Xiao Meier, in particular, stared intently at Zhang Yu's tall and straight back, her beautiful eyes sparkling with admiration, as if she wanted to imprint him into the depths of her soul.
This is the man she has chosen.
He looked down upon the world, regarding the Immortal Formation as nothing!
The slight resentment she felt due to the ten-year separation had long been washed away by a surge of admiration and pride.
Although Xiao Fenghua was reserved, her tightly pursed lips and slightly flushed cheeks betrayed her inner turmoil.
"Let's go."
Zhang Yu's calm voice broke the silence and startled everyone who was immersed in different emotions.
He withdrew his gaze, as if he had just done something insignificant, and turned to leave with Xiao Xuan and the others.
This time, no one dared to have the slightest thought of stopping him, and they almost lost the courage to even look him in the eye.
However, just as they were about to step out of the courtyard—
"No... you can't leave! You... you can't leave!"
A shrill, hoarse cry suddenly rang out.
Shen Bixia, who had been lying on the ground with a deathly pale face, suddenly found a surge of strength and struggled to crawl towards Zhang Yu, using both her hands and feet.
Her hair was disheveled, her robes were stained with blood, and tears streamed down her face. There was no trace of the aloof and powerful elder who had just been in control of life and death.
She crawled desperately to a spot not far from Zhang Yu's feet, too afraid to touch him, only kowtowing repeatedly, her voice filled with despair and fear:
"Senior, if you... if you just leave like this, how can the news of everything that happened in the valley today be kept secret?"
Once the news reaches the ears of the Primal Origin Divine Dynasty and the Confucianism, how could they possibly let it go?
They'll definitely think that it was my Medical Immortal Valley that released the wanted criminal, or even that we... were in cahoots with you!
At that time, my entire Medical Immortal Valley will surely suffer annihilation.
Senior! I beg you, have mercy! You can't abandon us!
Shen Bixia cried her heart out; she was truly terrified.
They feared Zhang Yu's terrifying strength, but they were even more afraid of the wrath of the Primal Origin Divine Dynasty after Zhang Yu left.
Her previous claim of "distancing herself from others" was based on her ability to control the Xiao Family and to curry favor with Qianyuan.
But now, not only have they failed to befriend him, they've also completely offended this unfathomable and ruthless Calamity Star, and even the Protective Sect Grand Formation has been shattered by his foot.
If the Primal Origin Divine Dynasty were to hold them accountable, what could the Medical Immortal Valley possibly use to defend itself?
She, Shen Bixia, is the eternal sinner of the Medical Immortal Valley!
Seeing this, Zhang Ziyun was also overcome with grief and knelt down with a thud, kowtowing deeply to Zhang Yu.
"Senior, what Junior Sister Shen said... while flawed, is indeed true."
The commotion here today is so great, the Formation is broken, and the energy is soaring to the sky, it is impossible to hide.
The Primal Origin Divine Dynasty has many eyes and ears; it will surely know.
At that time, no matter how we explain it, we will probably be implicated.
Senior... Senior, you are all -Divine Ability. Please, for the sake of Qingxuan's past as a disciple of the Medical Immortal Valley, and for the sake of the Xiao Family's brief protection by our valley, have mercy on the hundreds of innocent disciples of the Immortal Medical Immortal Valley and guide them to a way out.
If Senior were to depart now, my Medical Immortal Valley... might face annihilation!
Her kneeling prompted the other able-bodied elders and disciples of the Medical Immortal Valley to kneel down as well, kowtowing repeatedly and pleading in unison.
Looking at her once high and mighty Martial Uncle, Master, and many fellow disciples, now kneeling and begging like lambs to the slaughter, Hu Qingxuan felt a mix of emotions, a bitter and aching feeling.
She stepped forward, bowed deeply to Zhang Yu, her voice choked with emotion:
"Zhang Yu, this matter... ultimately started because of me."
Non-Self hadn't taken it upon myself to bring Senior Xiao and the others into the valley, we wouldn't have met with this disaster today.
Although the Medical Immortal Valley has its faults, most of its disciples are ultimately innocent.
If my mistake leads to the calamity of my sect, Qingxuan... will not be able to atone for my sins even with ten thousand deaths."
Xiao Fenghua was kind-hearted and couldn't bear to see this scene.
She gently tugged at Zhang Yu's sleeve and whispered:
"Zhang Yu, what Miss Hu said is true."
She truly meant well by leading us into the valley to save us.
If they were truly slaughtered by Qianyuan because of us, we... we would also be unable to rest easy."
In an instant, everyone's attention was focused on Zhang Yu.
Zhang Yu paused slightly, but did not turn around.
He stood with his hands behind his back, gazing in the direction of the exit of the Medical Immortal Valley, seemingly deep in thought.
In the stillness of the night, as everyone held their breath awaiting Zhang Yu's decision—
"Buzz--!"
"Boom--!"
At the edge of the sky, a deep and suppressed rumble suddenly came, as if a thousand horses were galloping, or as if rolling thunder was pressing down from the horizon.
Everyone instinctively looked up.
The sky above the Medical Immortal Valley had been shrouded in a huge shadow for some unknown reason!
Those weren't dark clouds, but rather Giant Flying Vessels, as large as mountains, gleaming with a cold, metallic sheen.
On the Flying Boat, banners fluttered and rustled, and the Great Banner bearing the words "Qianyuan" could be faintly seen, reflecting a dazzling light in the sunlight.
Below the Flying Boat, there was an even darker, dense mass.
Countless elite armored Armored Soldiers of the Primal Origin Divine Dynasty spread like a black tide, completely surrounding the entire Medical Immortal Valley.