Upon hearing this, Daoist Zuo's expression turned solemn. "An Upper Firmament Heaven cultivator? Many thanks to Fellow Daoist Pei for informing me. Once I have made arrangements here, I will come lend you a hand."
Pei Yue gave a Daoist salute, and his drifting figure abruptly vanished.
Daoist Zuo immediately turned back and said to Fu Cuo, "Young Master Fu, you heard it too. With an Upper Firmament Heaven cultivator here, since the Military Prefecture assigned us to this place, we absolutely cannot shrink back."
Fu Cuo was unwilling at heart. The Fu Clan Army was a hired force, but in truth it was also the Fu Clan's private army. Any losses would have to be borne by them, and facing an Upper Firmament Heaven cultivator could very well lead to devastating casualties.
Yet Daoist Zuo was right. If he retreated at this time, the Fu Clan Army could forget about maintaining its foothold on Kui Lodge Earth-Star.
Gritting his teeth, he instructed those beside him, "Pass the order: guard every road entrance!" He seized one of his trusted men. "Go tell Father about the situation here and have him make preparations as well."
The trusted man nodded and immediately turned and ran out.
At the very instant the Yellow Dragon essence dispersed before Daoist Zuo and the others, it manifested within the great vessel's hall. The moment it appeared, it dove straight toward Zhang Yu.
Zhang Yu raised his head slightly. He remained where he was, and when the thing charged close, he lifted a hand. With a boom, he pressed it onto the essence's head. Its forward momentum was forcibly halted, and no matter how it struggled, it could not advance another inch.
Pei Yue was startled at the sight. He pointed upward, and Daoist talisman patterns immediately