Above the Medical Immortal Valley.
At the bow of the largest Flying Boat, Zhang Qingyue stood against the wind, her scholar's Confucian Robe fluttering in the strong wind.
Her face was beautiful, but the frost between her brows and the hatred flashing in her eyes made her look like Rakshasa.
Standing half a step to her side was Zhang Heng, whose eyes were sinister and whose aura was chilling.
"Fifth brother, are you sure that all those Remnants of the Xiao Family are hiding in this Medical Immortal Valley?"
Zhang Qingyue did not turn around; her gaze was sharp as a knife as she scanned the Medical Immortal Valley below.
She spread her Divine Sense and could perceive the chaotic energy in the valley, the residual fluctuations of a broken Formation, and... many terrified and uneasy life forms.
Upon hearing this, Zhang Heng's tone was one of certainty mixed with a hint of flattery, as if seeking credit:
"Third Sister, don't worry. I secretly followed them all the way and saw with my own eyes that old scoundrel Xiao Xuan, along with the core members of the Xiao Family and that woman named Hu Qingxuan, hide in this Medical Immortal Valley."
After they went in, the valley entrance was sealed off, and they never came out again.
They must all be inside now, unable to escape!
"Good!"
Zhang Qingyue's eyes flashed with a cold light, and she gritted her teeth:
"Once I capture the Xiao Family, I will Soul Extraction and Refining one by one, making them wish they were dead."
Let them pay the blood debt they owe the Zhang Family in endless suffering.
"That's right! Everyone who has wronged the Zhang Family must repay us a hundredfold, a thousandfold!"
A twisted, venomous look also appeared on Zhang Heng's face.
He seemed to remember something, licked his lips, and a lewd and cruel glint flashed in his eyes:
"Especially those two bitches, Xiao Fenghua and Xiao Meier."
I heard they've been having an affair with that bastard Zhang Yu for a long time?
Once we catch them, those two bastards must be left to me.
I want them to know what happens when they follow the wrong person.
He harbored extreme hatred for anyone or anything related to Zhang Yu.
Because of their hatred for the house, they naturally harbored the most malicious thoughts towards the Xiao Family sisters.
However, after venting his hatred, a hint of worry flashed across Zhang Heng's eyes.
He moved closer to Zhang Qingyue and lowered his voice:
"Third Sister, that Zhang Yu... he showed extremely strange and extraordinary behavior ten years ago, and in a short period of time he has reached the Cultivation of Great Grandmaster."
Now, ten years have passed, and given his unorthodox methods, his Cultivation is probably even more unfathomable.
If... if he learns of this and comes to the Xiao Family's aid, we...
"Rest assured."
Zhang Qingyue slightly raised her hand, interrupting Zhang Heng's worries, a confident sneer appearing on her face:
"What you can think of, how could I not have prepared for it?"
She turned slightly to the side, glancing behind her.
There, a middle-aged general dressed in the standard General's Armor of the Primal Origin Divine Dynasty stood solemnly like a sculpture.
The man stood there, seemingly connected to the aura of the thousands of Soldiers around him, creating a powerful and imposing Military Aura pressure that made people's hearts tremble.
"Have you seen that general?"
Zhang Qingyue gestured with her eyes:
"That's Bai Lingyun, the Garrison General of the Primal Origin Divine Dynasty stationed in Yuhua Prefecture, a genuine True Immortal Cultivation."
Moreover, he was well-versed in Military Strategists' Battle Formation Arts.
Commanding these tens of thousands of the Elite Army at this moment, and taking advantage of the Military Formation, he could temporarily elevate his Combat Power to the level of Heavenly Immortal.
Even against a true Heavenly Immortal, they would have the power to fight!
She turned back to look at Zhang Heng, whose expression had suddenly relaxed yet remained one of shock at the mention of "Heavenly Immortal," and spoke with an air of arrogance:
"It's better that bastard doesn't show himself; if he dares to come... that's perfect."
With General Bai here, he'll surely never return, and all grudges, old and new, will be settled!
Upon hearing this, Zhang Heng felt greatly relieved, and couldn't help but reveal a look of wild joy on his face.
Heavenly Immortal!
That's a legendary figure, practically invincible in a place like Yuhua Prefecture.
With such a powerful figure in charge, what is there to fear from Zhang Yu?
After the initial euphoria, a sense of curiosity arose within him.
He secretly glanced at General Bai Lingyun, whose aura was as imposing as a mountain, and asked in a low voice:
"Third Sister, this General Bai Lingyun... is a high-ranking and powerful general of the Primal Origin Divine Dynasty. Why is he so obedient to your orders?"
"Even personally leading troops here?"
Zhang Qingyue slightly raised her chin, a hint of reserve and pride flashing in her eyes:
"It's very simple."
Because at this moment, I Non-Self representing myself, but the Five Great Academies, representing the will of Confucianism.
As long as the demands are not excessive and do not infringe upon the fundamental interests of the Primal Origin Divine Dynasty, they will naturally not refuse to mobilize the Yuhua Prefecture Troops to assist me in apprehending the wanted criminal.
"The Five Great Academies?"
Zhang Heng was stunned for a moment, then became even more puzzled:
"But... Third Sister, I heard that the Supreme 'Zilu' behind the Five Great Academies was sealed away, wasn't he?"
"Without that powerful figure backing them up, why would the Primal Origin Divine Dynasty still give so much face to the Five Great Academies?"
In Zhang Heng's view, without top-level experts in charge, the so-called "Five Great Academies" would probably have a much weaker deterrent effect.
A mysterious and smug smile curled at the corners of Zhang Qingyue's lips. She lowered her voice slightly, but it was enough for Zhang Heng beside her to hear clearly:
"Lord Zilu was indeed temporarily sealed away."
But the seal will be completely lifted in at most another month.
In fact, the seal has shown signs of loosening recently, and Your Excellency can even transmit Edict remotely!
She paused, a glint of light flashing in her eyes:
"Upon learning of this news, Emperor Ji Wuxiang of the Primal Origin Divine Dynasty immediately changed his attitude and took the initiative to send people to make overtures, expressing his willingness to fully cooperate with all the actions of the Five Great Academies."
I see!
Zhang Heng suddenly realized, and the last bit of doubt in his heart vanished.
The Confucianism Unparalleled to break free from its slumber—this is truly momentous news.
No wonder the Primal Origin Divine Dynasty was so eager to curry favor with them!
At this moment, the Medical Immortal Valley was shrouded in gloom, and an atmosphere of despair, as if impending doom was imminent, permeated every corner.
"It's over... it's all over..."
Shen Bixia slumped onto the broken ground, staring at the sky filled with Flying Boat Warships and warships that blotted out the sun, and the densely packed army, her face ashen.
Her eyes were vacant, and she kept repeating meaningless babbling:
"The Primal Origin Divine Dynasty's army has surrounded the valley... They must know... know that the Xiao Family is here."
We're finished... Medical Immortal Valley is finished... A thousand-year-old foundation, destroyed in an instant...
It's all because of you, Hu Qingxuan.
It's all your fault, you wretched creature! You brought this calamity here, you're the one who killed the Medical Immortal Valley! I'll haunt you even as a ghost!
She suddenly seemed to go mad, struggling to point at Hu Qingxuan, who was also pale and distraught, her voice shrill and venomous, filled with blatant anger.
Zhang Ziyun was also utterly despondent at this moment.
She looked at the Army Military Formation in the sky, then at the fearful disciples in the valley, and finally her gaze fell on Hu Qingxuan, her eyes filled with pain, anger and deep disappointment.
She pointed sharply at Hu Qingxuan, her voice trembling with agitation and despair:
"You wicked disciple, look at what you've done!"
Your momentary recklessness and your so-called chivalrous heart have dragged the entire Medical Immortal Valley into an abyss of no return.
A thousand-year legacy, the lives of thousands of fellow disciples, all will be lost because of you.
You... you are the eternal sinner of my Medical Immortal Valley!
The other disciples of the Medical Immortal Valley also looked at Hu Qingxuan with fear, resentment, and despair.
In the face of annihilation, the fragility of human nature is laid bare.
They need an outlet, a target to take all the blame.
Hu Qingxuan, who lured the Xiao Family into the valley, undoubtedly became the best target.
"No... no... I... I don't want this to happen..."
Hu Qingxuan was condemned by everyone, her delicate body trembled violently, her face was as pale as paper, and she swayed precariously.
Looking at the undisguised disappointment and accusation in her Master's eyes, at the unyielding resentment in her fellow disciples' eyes, and at Shen Bixia's vicious Curse, she felt as if a thousand knives were piercing her heart at the same time, the pain so intense that she could hardly breathe.
Overwhelming guilt, self-blame, and fear of facing a desperate situation nearly consumed her.
"I don't want to die... This has nothing to do with me!"
"It's all Hu Qingxuan's fault!"
"Hand us over, and you might still live!"
"Yes, hand over Hu Qingxuan and the Xiao Family, and apologize to the Primal Origin Divine Dynasty!"
Chaotic and desperate cries and shouts began to rise from the crowd.
The threat of death drove some people to completely lose their minds, and they began to point the finger at the "instigator."
Xiao Xuan and the others witnessed all of this, and their hearts turned cold.
The mighty army of the Primal Origin Divine Dynasty pressed in, its power far exceeding expectations.
The collapse and accusations within the Medical Immortal Valley only deepened their sense of despair and sorrow.
Is it truly a doomed day?
All eyes, once again, unconsciously turned to the figure that had remained remarkably calm throughout— Zhang Yu.
He remained standing with his hands behind his back, gazing up at the fleet in the sky, his face showing no sign of panic, but rather... a hint of amusement?
I actually ran into an old acquaintance?