Sometimes, killing someone is easy, but making someone so angry they're practically fuming is not so easy.
Elder Huo Lian of the Great You Dynasty was known for his volatile temper. Even within the Great You Dynasty, those who angered Elder Huo Lian rarely met a good end. Now, he was so enraged by Yang Zhen that he was practically fuming. The fact that Elder Huo Lian didn't immediately explode in anger and tear down the Nine Dragons Coffin was already a testament to the lingering power of the Nine Dragons Great Saint.
Now that they have learned that Lu Chenghui Shangyuan Sect, has led his followers and the sect's Grand Elders to reunite, Elder Huo Lian, Granny Gu, and the others immediately agreed to take a detour to White Cloud Mountain to uproot Shangyuan Sect.
As for what he said to Yang Zhen before this... Half-Step Great Saint Sage wants to destroy an unknown sect, who can stop him?
Besides, this matter can't be considered going back on one's word. The group originally planned to wait until Yang Zhen Yang Zhen no longer hide in the Nine Dragons Coffin before taking him along and making him watch his sect be destroyed. Yang Zhen Huo Lian and the others were just bringing this forward.
Near the holy land of the Great You Dynasty, the Nine Dragons Coffin slowly moved through the air, its terrifying aura overwhelming, followed by countless cultivators who blotted out the sky.
Those familiar with the Youzhou Continent could immediately tell that Huo Lian, Granny Gu, and the others were heading to the other half of White Cloud Mountain. They just didn't know what Yang Zhen had done to incur such Heavenly Wrath that four Half-Step Great Saint were willing to delay their return to the Holy Land with the Nine Dragons Coffin in order to annihilate a sect as harmless as Shangyuan Sect.
"I have heard of the Shangyuan Sect. It is said to be Yang Zhen's sect. Yang Zhen once set up many restrictive formations on it, and it developed very rapidly."
"No matter how rapidly it develops, it's no match for the Great You Dynasty. Yang Zhen has truly brought this upon himself, not only trapping himself in the Nine Dragons Coffin but now also implicating the Shangyuan Sect. It's hard to say whether such a disciple is a blessing or a curse."
"Whether it's a blessing or a curse is no longer important. Since Senior Huo Lian Scythe and the others have decided to go to the Shangyuan Sect, from this day forward, the Shangyuan Sect will cease to exist."
"That's not necessarily true. I came from the direction of the Shangyuan Sect. White Cloud Mountain has now been covered by a terrifying array set up by powerful figures. From a distance, it looks quite ferocious. According to a senior, even Half-Step Great Saint would have difficulty breaking this array."
"One Half-Step Great Saint isn't enough, but what about four Half-Step Great Saint?" someone nearby scoffed.
What kind of formation could withstand the combined attack of four Half-Step Great Saint?
The surrounding crowd fell silent for a moment, following the Nine Dragons Coffin silently towards White Cloud Mountain.
White Cloud Mountain, with its terrifying array of energy waves, made the surrounding mountains appear even more precipitous, yet its rich True Essence made it seem like a fairyland on earth.
Gou Shengtian had been standing on the mountaintop for two hours, gazing into the distance from time to time, seemingly waiting for someone to arrive.
The Heavenly Venerable Five Wheels approached Gou Shengtian and asked with a smile, "Everyone says they're eager to return to their sect. It seems you're just as eager to welcome your sect here. Don't worry, with Kid Yang here, what danger could there be?"
Gou Shengtian a wry smile, not caring about the Heavenly Venerable Five Wheels ' joke, and sighed, "I'm not worried about the safety of the Sect Master and the others, but even with Yang Zhen here, the Sect Master and the others are probably not completely safe. After all, Yang Zhen has already offended the Great You Dynasty to the death. If the Great You Dynasty were to arrive at this time, no one in the entire Shangyuan Sect would be able to withstand them."
The Heavenly Venerable Five Wheels pondered for a moment and said, "If someone from the Great You Dynasty really comes, unless it's two or more Half-Step Great Saint, if your prediction comes true, the Shangyuan Sect and the others must not act rashly. If they stay hidden in the back mountain, they will be safe. One or two Half-Step Great Saint are still no match for Chiding Dragon."
Perhaps it was because Chiding Dragon's intimidating power was too great, Gou Shengtian breathed a sigh of relief after hearing Chiding Dragon's name, then his expression changed, and he stared excitedly at an outer disciple rushing towards him.
"Elder, Elder..."
The disciple, furious, practically scrambled to the Grand Elder's side. He first greeted the Heavenly Venerable Five Wheels Venerables, then turned to Gou Shengtian and bowed, saying, "Grand Elder, Sect Master, the Sect Master and the others are almost here."
"What?"
Gou Shengtian trembled with excitement, his hands shaking. He straightened his clothes and hurriedly said, "Quickly, quickly take me to greet them."
"Yes..."
The disciple hesitated, glancing at Gou Shengtian with a complex expression.
"Is there anything else?" Gou Shengtian was taken aback, exchanged a glance with Heavenly Venerable Five Wheels, and then focused his gaze on the disciple.
The disciple's face gradually paled, clearly recovering from the initial excitement, and he said with difficulty, "I received news that someone saw a huge coffin, guarded by nine dragon corpses, flying towards White Cloud Mountain."
"What?" Gou Shengtian and Heavenly Venerable Five Wheels were both taken aback and asked in deep voices, "What enormous coffin?"
" Nine Dragons... pulling the coffin!"
The Heavenly Venerable Five Wheels's face was so gloomy it could drip water. He glanced at the back of White Cloud Mountain, where Hua Youyue was in seclusion, and asked without turning his head, "Why is the Nine Dragons Pulling a Coffin flying towards White Cloud Mountain? Is anyone around there?"
Gou Shengtian trembled violently, staring intently at the outer disciple, and shouted, "Tell me the truth!"
The disciple, drenched in cold sweat, looked up and said, "I glanced around and saw countless cultivators near the Nine Dragons Pulling a Coffin, most of them dressed in the robes of the Great You Dynasty, and... and..."
"What else?" Gou Shengtian took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down.
Now that he's the leader of White Cloud Mountain, and even he has lost his composure, how can the outer disciples of White Cloud Mountain possibly feel at ease?
The disciple swallowed hard and said with difficulty, "There are also four Half-Step Great Saint experts, all from the Great You Dynasty."
Four... four?
Gou Shengtian suddenly felt a bitter taste in his mouth, and looking at the distant horizon, he felt an endless sense of loneliness.
At this moment, many figures appeared on the horizon, Lu Chenghui and others came into view. The entire White Cloud Mountain cheered.
Gou Shengtian sighed, his gaze hardening as he stared at the outer disciple and said, "Don't reveal anything about the Nine Dragons Pulling a Coffin. Leave everything to me."
The disciple, his face pale, nodded hastily in agreement.
When Lu Chenghui and the others landed on White Cloud Mountain, Gou Shengtian had already recovered his composure and said with a smile, "Elder Gou Shengtian greets the Sect Master, the former Sect Master!"
None of the disciples could cheer, but Liu Ruoning, Lu Chenghui, and the others all had solemn expressions on their faces.
Lu Chenghui, in particular, stared at Gou Shengtian and said, "I never expected that my Shangyuan Sect would be so fortunate as to witness such a magnificent event today. Elder, you must have heard about the Nine Dragons Coffin. The Shangyuan Sect cannot be wiped out in one fell swoop. You take the core disciples of the Shangyuan Sect and leave this place. As for White Cloud Mountain... I will personally guard it."
Upon hearing this, the disciples behind Lu Chenghui and the others showed expressions of grief and indignation. Under the control of four Half-Step Great Saint, the Nine Dragons Coffin did not head towards the Holy Land of the Great You Dynasty, but instead came to White Cloud Mountain, and its intentions were quite obvious.
Gou Shengtian was about to speak, Lu Chenghui laughed loudly and said, "Our Shangyuan Sect has been established for many years. Although it has been restricted by the constraints of heaven and earth and has not been able to develop extensively, it is not an existence that can be easily wiped out. Elder, there is no need to say more. Take Ruoning and leave this place to protect the bloodline of our Shangyuan Sect."
Gou Shengtian gritted his teeth and said, "Perhaps we are not without a fighting chance!"
"What do you mean?" Lu Chenghui frowned and asked in surprise.
The Heavenly Venerable Five Wheels, smiling, recounted the story of the mountain-protecting formation and the Chiding Dragon. Everyone around was stunned for a moment before cheering in unison.
"Fight them!"
"Fight them!"
Countless people were filled with fervor, and Lu Chenghui and others were thrilled by what they heard.
Within the Nine Dragons Coffin, the Shameless Cat glared, asking impatiently, "Boy, how much longer? I'm getting impatient waiting!"
"Almost there!" Yang Zhen opened his eyes. "Damn it, the atmosphere here is so familiar. Could it be that these bastards went back on their word and didn't return to the Great You Dynasty, but instead went to White Cloud Mountain?"
At this point, Yang Zhen looked up and shouted, "Hey, Old Man Huo, where are we?"