" Old Man Huo, where are we?"
Yang Zhen's question came so naturally, as if he were having a casual conversation with a close friend of a different age, that Huo Lian was so angry that he staggered and almost fell from mid-air.
"Look, isn't that Elder Huo Lian from the Great You Dynasty? Is he injured?"
"Just how severe must his injuries be to make even flying so difficult? It seems the gap between Half-Step Great Saint and Saint Realm expert is truly significant. To think that a mere coffin inheritance could so severely injure Elder Huo Lian Scythe is truly terrifying."
"Fellow Daoist, you may not know this since you're new here, but I experienced the Nine Dragons Coffin incident firsthand. Elder Huo Lian Scythe wasn't actually injured by the Nine Dragons Great Saint."
"Oh? Why is that?"
"Actually... Elder Huo Lian Scythe was angered by Yang Zhen."
"What? Fellow Daoist, please don't joke like that. What kind of person could make a Half-Step Great Saint so angry that he can't even fly? That's utter nonsense."
"Don't you believe me? I was there when Elder Huo Lian and the others were yelling at me, calling me a stupid donkey..."
"What... exactly happened?"
A group of people chattered on and on about how the four Half-Step Great Saint had solemnly called themselves stupid donkeys. On the spot, many cultivators laughed so hard they fell off the ground. Their gazes toward Huo Lian and the others were no longer filled with awe, but rather with an urge to spit out their food.
With his immense cultivation, Elder Huo Lian could easily sense what those bastard cultivators behind him were talking about. Upon hearing Yang Zhen's words, he flew into a rage, unleashing a violent wave of fire that blotted out the sky. The faces of the cultivators behind him changed drastically, and they all cried out in alarm, no longer daring to utter a word.
" Yang Zhen, you brat, keep being so arrogant! Didn't you want to know where we are? The Shangyuan Sect is just ahead!"
Elder Huo Lian almost gritted his teeth as he continued, "Boy, I've already seen them. Many people from the Shangyuan Sect are waiting for us at the gate. Let me see if those are all of the Shangyuan Sect."
The disciples of the Great You Dynasty had already given Elder Huo Lian and the others all the information about the Shangyuan Sect. Elder Huo Lian glanced at it coldly for a moment, then smiled playfully and said, "Boy, it seems you're quite lucky. Lu Chenghui and Liu Ruoning are both here. They must be the former and current sect leader of the Shangyuan Sect. Perfect, let them both escort you on your journey, lest you have no one to accompany you on your Nine Netherworlds Road."
Upon hearing Elder Huo Lian's words, countless cultivators present gasped.
"It's over. Elder Huo Lian and the others really came for the Shangyuan Sect. How could a Shangyuan Sect withstand four Half-Step Great Saint? I have the misfortune to witness the destruction of a sect."
"Whose fault is this? Blame Yang Zhen for being too arrogant. Of all people to offend, he had to offend the Great You Dynasty, especially Half-Step Great Saint from the Great You Dynasty. Now look what's happened; not only has he implicated his sect, but he's going to die here himself."
"Actually, this matter cannot be entirely blamed on Yang Zhen. You all know the way the disciples of the Great You Dynasty behave. Who can really explain the grudges and grievances?"
"All I can say is... Yang Zhen was really unlucky!"
Do you think Yang Zhen will come out?
"Come out?" The surrounding cultivators shook their heads and sighed, saying, " The Great You Dynasty won't dare to touch the Nine Dragons Coffin for the time being. Yang Zhen can hide inside and might live a few more days. Coming out now will be of no use. How can Yang Zhen save the Shangyuan Sect by himself? If Yang Zhen a smart man, he wouldn't come out, lest he watch his sect members and relatives die one by one in front of him."
Countless people sighed, realizing that at this critical moment, probably no one in the entire Great You Dynasty could help the Shangyuan Sect.
Who among those present dared to say a word in defense of the Shangyuan Sect?
The atmosphere at the Shangyuan Sect was so heavy it was almost stagnant. Lu Chenghui at the charging Nine Dragons Coffin and sighed, "It's better that Yang Zhen isn't here. Even if he were, he probably wouldn't have survived."
A look of worry flashed across Liu Ruoning's face as she turned to Gou Shengtian and asked, "Elder, Yang Zhen left the Western Mountain of the Shangyuan Sect a long time ago. Has he really not returned?"
Gou Shengtian gave a wry smile and said, "How could I hide it from the Sect Master? Yang Zhen has indeed not returned."
Liu Ruoning sighed and said, "So it's true that Yang Zhen offended the Great You Dynasty. Yang Zhen... may really have gone to the Nine Dragons Sparrow Terrace."
"What?"
The disciples of the Shangyuan Sect were all shocked. No one had expected that Yang Zhen would actually go to the Nine Dragons Sparrow Terrace first.
At this moment, Granny Gu glanced coldly at everyone in the Shangyuan Sect, sneered, and said, "Elder Huo Lian, the restrictions here are quite interesting. May I take a look?"
Huo Lian laughed heartily and said, " Granny Gu is too kind. It's just a mere restriction; there's no need to trouble Granny Gu. Watch me dismantle this formation with my bare hands and let Yang Zhen see the true power of Half-Step Great Saint."
Upon hearing this, everyone from the Shangyuan Sect to the surrounding cultivators showed expressions of shock and horror.
Granny Gu has a deep understanding of ancient traditions. If she were to break the formation, she could probably break the Shangyuan Sect's formation without shedding a drop of blood. However, this might take some time, and Huo Lian was clearly too enraged to waste any more time.
It seems that the Shangyuan Sect has no chance of escaping unscathed!
Just as everyone was filled with doubt and uncertainty, Huo Lian suddenly leaped up and stood in mid-air, facing the Shangyuan Sect members. Without uttering a word, he unleashed a terrifying wave of fire with a deafening roar.
Amidst the roaring flames that shook the heavens, countless fire dragons burst forth, howling across the heavens, and charged toward the Shangyuan Sect members.
In an instant, the entire world seemed to be shrouded in countless fire dragons, and the violent shockwaves blurred the surrounding air, causing the world to tremble in fear, with a tyrannical aura rampaging everywhere.
"Boy, do you see this? This is the consequence of your own actions. Next, your sect, your masters, and your fellow disciples will all die at my hands."
" Huo Lian, don't push your luck!"
Lu Chenghui's face flashed with fury as he leaped up and faced Huo Lian, Half-Step Great Saint, without fear within the formation.
Huo Lian laughed Huo Lian and threw a punch at Lu Chenghui: "What can you do if I want to bully you?"
The roar was deafening, the momentum was overwhelming, Huo Lian spoke each word with force and clarity, leaving everyone speechless.
Yes, what can the entire Shangyuan Sect do if a mere Half-Step Great Saint tries to destroy a sect like Shangyuan Sect?
Rumble!
A terrifying roar resounded, and a series of earth-shattering shockwaves exploded above the Shangyuan Sect. Endless gales surged out in all directions, causing a group of cultivators around to sway unsteadily, their faces changing drastically.
Huo Lian let out a soft "Eh," looking with interest at the hazy light screen in mid-air. He laughed heartily and said, "Interesting. This formation is quite interesting. It can actually neutralize my power. But I'm rather curious, how many punches can this formation withstand?"
Boom boom boom!
Huo Lian Scythe's punches grew faster and faster, and the entire restriction of the Shangyuan Sect began to crumble. Lu Chenghui and the others could only wait helplessly. At this point, going out meant certain death, and staying meant certain death as well. Their only hope lay with Chiding Dragon, who was lurking beside the Earth Stele.
But... Chiding Dragon hasn't made a move at all!
Just as the restrictions of the Shangyuan Sect were on the verge of collapse, a series of terrifying shockwaves suddenly came from the distant horizon.
Everyone was taken aback, even Huo Lian showed a hint of surprise on his face, turned around and said coldly, "Why are these people here?"