Just as the two stood with swords drawn and bows taut, on the verge of fighting, Wuyun Xian arrived.
"What is going on? What are you two doing, father and son?"
"Nezha, what is wrong with you? Why are you arguing again?"
"Spend more time cultivating at home when you have nothing else to do, understand? We are in the midst of the Investiture Calamity. Strength is what matters."
Wuyun Xian frowned slightly, his gaze filled with displeasure as he looked at Nezha.
Clearly.
He had been cultivating all this time. Today, he had suddenly felt uneasy, so he had emerged from seclusion to see what had happened.
Then he had witnessed this scene.
Although Wuyun Xian was also deeply dissatisfied with Li Jing as a person.
To be honest, even if Nezha really killed Li Jing, he would not have said much.
What truly displeased Wuyun Xian was that Nezha could not distinguish between what mattered most and what could wait.
They were in the midst of the Investiture Calamity. Strength was still the most important thing; everything else mattered little.
Even if he wanted to kill Li Jing, could he not wait until the Investiture Calamity was over?
"Master, Li Jing told me my mother fell into the East Sea!"
"My mother's cultivation may be a little low, but she is still an immortal-level expert."
"She knows the Water-Repelling Art, at least. She is not a mortal. Tell me, how could she have fallen into the East Sea?"
"And he kept egging me on to go to the East Sea to rescue her, while he, her husband, was not the least bit anxious."
"Master, chew on that. Really chew on it!"
Nezha's expression was cold as he briefly recounted what had just happened.
He did not mention his suspicions, but Wuyun Xian was no fool. A little thought was enough for him to realize that Li Jing was undoubtedly setting Nezha up.
This infuriated Wuyun Xian.
After all, Nezha was now his disciple. Setting Nezha up meant denying him face, and denying the Interception Sect face.
Would a mere Li Jing dare do such a thing?
Without even needing to think about it, Wuyun Xian knew that the Chan Sect was certainly plotting behind this.
What a bunch of bastards!
At that thought, Wuyun Xian was so furious that he wanted to kill Li Jing outright, but ultimately restrained the impulse.
"Nezha, come with me to the East Sea. I want to see just what that old Dragon King is up to."
"Working with the Chan Sect-does he think the Interception Sect can be bullied?"
"Leave Li Jing alone for now. Rescuing her comes first."
Nezha nodded in agreement.
He had completely given up on Li Jing. To put it plainly, Li Jing was nothing more than a stranger.
How could he possibly matter as much as Nezha's mother, Yin Shiniang?
Once Wuyun Xian saw Nezha nod, he swept his right hand, taking Nezha flying out of Chentang Pass and straight to the vast East Sea.
Without the slightest hesitation, the two cast the Water-Repelling Art and headed straight to the East Sea Dragon Palace.
"Ao Guang, come out and see me!" Wuyun Xian called out.
He unleashed his pressure, and the aura of a Daluo Golden Immortal erupted with a thunderous force.
The members of the East Sea Sea Clan who had been about to come over and pick a fight with them were instantly forced to their knees by that pressure.
An enemy they could not withstand!
About the time it took to drink a cup of tea later, Ao Guang hurried out.
At the sight of the visitors before him, he immediately recognized them both.
Although he thought little of Nezha, Wuyun Xian's identity left Ao Guang horrified.
An outstanding disciple of the Interception Sect. A Daluo Golden Immortal.
Neither status belonged to someone the present East Sea Dragon Clan could afford to provoke.
Ao Guang was now practically bursting with anger. Some time ago, Guangchengzi of the Chan Sect had invited him to put on an act. The ultimate goal was to have him flood Chentang Pass, thereby forcing Nezha to cut away all his flesh and bones.
That would break his destiny's fortune and restrict his cultivation.
Ao Guang had agreed.
For one thing, the Chan Sect's might had left him no choice but to agree.
More importantly, however, he was essentially just a small fry in this scheme.
Even if the Interception Sect came looking for trouble afterward, he would have nothing to fear. After all, if the plan unfolded normally, Nezha was supposed to wreak havoc in the East Sea first.
As long as they faked the death of one dragon, they would have grounds to argue their case even if Sect Master Tongtian came himself.
Ao Guang had even prepared to pretend he knew nothing of any Nezha once the boy arrived, then have a proper fight with him.
Yet he had never expected that the one who came would not be Nezha, but Wuyun Xian.
One of the Interception Sect's Seven Attendants, whose strength was no lower than Guangchengzi's.
Now he was finished.
There was no way to keep up the act.
"This humble immortal, Ao Guang, pays his respects to Great Immortal Wuyun. Might I ask..." Ao Guang adopted an exceedingly humble posture.
The instant he saw Wuyun Xian, he dared not show the slightest neglect, bowing as he spoke.
As for his earlier scheme with the Chan Sect, it could all go to hell.
If Nezha had come alone, Ao Guang would still have dared to do all that. But if he dared try the same thing against a powerhouse like Wuyun Xian, the entire East Sea Dragon Clan would probably be slaughtered by him today.
He was a ruthless figure from the Interception Sect, with Sect Master Tongtian standing behind him.
One should never expect such people to be particularly kind.
Meanwhile.
Wuyun Xian wasted no words either, speaking coldly.
"I cannot be bothered to waste words with you. Hand over Yin Shiniang at once, or I will take it as a declaration of war against the Interception Sect by your East Sea Dragon Clan!"
"Also, this is your first offense. If I learn that your East Sea Dragon Clan is plotting with the Chan Sect to entrap a Jie Sect Disciple again, do not blame me for showing no mercy!"
"Ao Guang, you should know very well how disciples of the Interception Sect conduct themselves. We never concern ourselves with things like face or evidence."
"If I discover it, we will fight until one side is dead!"
"I also know that your Dragonfolk have deep reserves. After all, how could those who survived the Dragon-Phoenix Calamity be weak?"
"But the Interception Sect has no fear of you. You are welcome to try us!"
After hearing Wuyun Xian's words, Ao Guang trembled all over, his forehead covered in cold sweat.
He was afraid.
The Dragonfolk were no longer the leading power of heaven and earth. Although they had some reserves, once spent, they would be gone.
With a sage presiding over the Interception Sect, no reserves would be of any use.
He had truly been a fool before, actually joining the Chan Sect in setting up the Interception Sect.
"I will release her immediately. Please spare my life, Great Immortal Wuyun."
"I truly was deceived by the Chan Sect this time. There will certainly never be a next time."
"I have a bottle of three lights divine water here. Please graciously accept it, Great Immortal Wuyun."
Clearly.
Ao Guang now dared not act presumptuously at all. Not only did he release her immediately, he even brought out a sacred cultivation treasure like three lights divine water.
He had no other choice.
After all, whether it was the Chan Sect or the Interception Sect, the Dragonfolk could afford to offend neither!
Wuyun Xian accepted Ao Guang's gift and casually handed it to Nezha. Once Yin Shiniang appeared, the three left the East Sea Dragon Palace without delay.
Throughout the journey, however, none of the three spoke. Clearly, each was occupied with their own thoughts.
Nezha was considering how to persuade his mother to go with him to Golden Ao Island.
Yin Shiniang now clearly understood exactly what kind of man Li Jing was, so she was seriously considering whether this marriage needed to continue.
Wuyun Xian, meanwhile, was also considering whether to ask Golden Ao Island for help.
Clearly.
An ominous thought had arisen in Wuyun Xian's heart.
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