Yun Baojian: "..."
Damn it, sob.
He had only just pried himself out of the rock behind him when an urgent voice suddenly rang out in the distance.
"Qing Shuang!"
"Azure Frost Sword Venerable-!"
Both turned, then started in surprise. The newcomer was none other than Yun Che, the Yun Clan's First Elder.
The First Elder crossed the sky in a single stride, moving with rare haste. Behind him, powerful auras rose one after another as elders and attendants from the Yun Clan's various branches swiftly gathered.
The Azure Frost Sword Venerable knitted her brows.
"What happened?"
With the situation critical and not a moment to spare, the First Elder quickly explained:
"Something has happened at the Azure Lotus Sword Sect."
Those few words abruptly changed the Azure Frost Sword Venerable's expression. Yun Baojian, who had still been putting away his sword, froze as well.
"The Azure Lotus Sword Master has been corrupted by demonic energy and has already stormed Heaven Beyond Heaven. The Sword Sect itself is likely suffering widespread demonic corruption."
Yun Baojian jerked his gaze upward.
"The Sword Master?!"
The First Elder raised a hand, and dozens of figures behind him stepped forward at once.
"Qing just sent word from Heaven Beyond Heaven. We don't yet know the full picture."
"Yun Yuan has already set out from the Nine Heavens. I must hold the clan grounds and cannot leave lightly. Sword Venerable, please lead reinforcements there immediately. These Yun Clan elites will accompany you!"
Yun Che spoke gravely.
"Very well."
The Azure Frost Sword Venerable nodded immediately, turning to leave.
"Mother, I'm coming too!" Yun Baojian hurried after her.
"Stay close."
Boom! The high-level experts all shot into the air.
Yun Che stood watching them depart, his gaze shifting slightly before he abruptly turned.
"Send word to