He Shouyun

Yang Jihai did not pursue, instead casting a glance at the dark green metal block. With a slight frown, he turned and flew toward the dwellings of the human cultivators. It turned out that upon receiving a report from a Qi Gathering Stage cultivator of the Sea Heaven Sect, he had rushed over, encountering Kong Yi and the other three along the way. Only then did he learn the situation, finally managing to rescue Yan Chihuo at the very last moment.

After flying for a short while, he saw Kong Yi and the other three hovering in the air, peering toward his direction. Upon seeing Yang Jihai, the four of them hurriedly flew up to meet him.

Kong Yi performed a salute and asked, "Senior Yang, may I ask if you have seen our Junior Brother Yan?"

Yang Jihai pointed to the Treasure-Seeking Mouse trapped within the metal block and said, "This is Yan Chihuo, though he is currently trapped inside here."

Kong Yi and the others were startled at these words, but then, recalling Yan Chihuo's ability to shapeshift, they immediately understood. Kong Yi asked, "Senior, do you know how we might rescue our Junior Brother?"

Yang Jihai shook his head and replied, "It is difficult—exceedingly difficult. This metal block is a secret technique of the East Sea Dragon Palace. Breaking it is not hard, but to do so without harming Yan Chihuo is something I cannot guarantee."

The four of them looked at each other in dismay. Yang Jihai added, "Do not worry. We have Tribulation Stage cultivators from various sects here, each with their own unique skills; surely someone will be able to undo this."

Feeling slightly relieved, Kong Yi could only nod in agreement. The five returned to the human encampment. Yang Jihai immediately summoned all