Encountering Old Iron Crutch on the Road and Heading to the Nine Bends Cave Abode

"What? He Xiangu's physical body has been destroyed?" Upon hearing this, Lü Dongbin's heart skipped a beat.

"That's right, Daoist Master, it's true. I just learned about it from a fragment of the soul memories left behind by that Daluo Golden Immortal," Old Iron Crutch said in a deep voice.

"So, just how terrifying is He Xiangu's current strength?" Lü Dongbin couldn't help but ask.

"I don't know," Old Iron Crutch shook his head and said, "I don't know any of this, and I have no way of judging."

"My strength is far inferior to yours, Daoist Master, so I dare not act rashly," Lü Dongbin said. "But now that He Xiangu has entered, I have no choice but to fight to the death. I must find He Xiangu as soon as possible and rescue her."

"Alright." Old Iron Crutch nodded, then said, "Daoist Master, you capture that demonic monk first. I'll go find He Xiangu now, and I'll let you know as soon as I have any news."

"Thank you very much, Daoist Master," Lü Dongbin said gratefully.

After saying that, Old Iron Crutch's figure flashed, and he sped straight ahead.

Lü Dongbin's gaze narrowed slightly as he watched Old Iron Crutch's departing figure, a smile appearing on his lips. He knew that this time, Old Iron Crutch completely lost.

Although Old Iron Crutch was powerful, he had no way to resist Lü Dongbin's divine sense.

Old Iron Crutch was extremely fast, and he rushed out of the cave in just an instant.

"Whoosh..."

Just then, a beam of Black Light shot from afar, arriving beside Old Iron Crutch in the blink of an eye and stopping beside him.

"Fellow Daoist, there are people here!" Old Iron Crutch shouted immediately upon seeing this.

Upon hearing this, the Black Light standing beside him instantly transformed into a cloud of black mist, which then became a black snake that coiled around his waist. At the same time, it transmitted its voice, saying, "Old Iron Crutch, it's me, Zhang Hu."

"It's you!" Old Iron Crutch was overjoyed upon hearing this.

"Didn't you leave? Why did you come back?" Zhang Hu asked, puzzled.

"I was worried that the evil monk would take He Xiangu away, so I rushed back," said Old Iron Crutch.

"Don't worry," Zhang Hu said. "That evil monk has no ability to take He Xiangu away. The reason I came back is just to see if it's possible to find He Xiangu nearby."

"That evil monk is too powerful; I have no way to deal with him right now!" Old Iron Crutch said. "Therefore, you must help me find He Xiangu, or I'm doomed!"

"Rest assured, Daoist Master," Zhang Hu said after a moment of silence. "I've already inquired; this cave abode is not far ahead. Go there quickly to find He Xiangu. I'll wait for you here now, and as soon as I hear news of He Xiangu, I'll immediately send you a message."

"Then we'll be going!" With that, Old Iron Crutch didn't waste any more words and turned to rush towards the area where the cave abode was located. Lü Dongbin followed closely behind Old Iron Crutch, running towards the area where the cave abode was located.

The two moved with lightning speed, arriving in front of a huge cave abode in the blink of an eye.

Three ancient, blood-red characters hang at the entrance of the cave abode: "Nine Bends Cave Abode!"

Looking at the three ancient, blood-red characters, Old Iron Crutch felt a surge of joy.

"That's right, this is the Nine Bends Cave Abode." Old Iron Crutch said, and quickly reached out to knock on the door.

"Who?"

A strange, sarcastic voice suddenly rang out from the doorway.

Upon hearing this voice, Old Iron Crutch broke out in a cold sweat.

"I am Zhang Hu, I have come to save He Xiangu!" Old Iron Crutch hurriedly said.

"Haha, save He Xiangu, haha... hahahaha..."

Just then, a wild, arrogant laugh echoed from inside the cave abode.

With the laughter, the stone door of the cave abode slowly opened.

"Old Iron Crutch, I never expected you to dare trespass here! You really aren't afraid of death!"

Accompanied by arrogant laughter, a young man dressed in gray and holding a black sword emerged from the cave abode.

Upon seeing the young man, Old Iron Crutch's pupils suddenly contracted, and a chill instantly swept over his entire body.

"Daoist Master, this is the master of the Nine Bends Cave Abode!" Old Iron Crutch hurriedly said.

Upon hearing this, Lü Dongbin immediately looked at the young man in front of him. After observing him carefully for a moment, Lü Dongbin's expression changed drastically.

"Are you the reincarnation of that Daluo Golden Immortal's divine consciousness?" Lü Dongbin asked in astonishment.

"Hmph! That's right." The young man snorted coldly, his eyes filled with icy murderous intent as he looked at Lü Dongbin.

"You're the one who let Old Iron Crutch escape, aren't you?" Old Iron Crutch said, looking at Lü Dongbin. "You're very lucky; you actually encountered this great being on the way."

"No, no, you misunderstood me!" Lü Dongbin shook his head and said, "What I mean is, you were actually able to walk out alive, and judging from your appearance, you have obviously recovered completely. This is simply a miracle. Could it be that you have obtained some kind of fortuitous fortuitous opportunity?"

Upon hearing Lü Dongbin's question, Old Iron Crutch was slightly taken aback.

He never expected that Lü Dongbin's guess would be so close.

"You guessed right, a treasure did indeed save me. However, this treasure caused me immense harm, so I have temporarily lost my Cultivation Practice Method and my ability to fight. But don't worry, once my injuries have stabilized a bit, I will leave here immediately," said Old Iron Crutch.

"Alright, since that's the case, I won't force you," said Lü Dongbin. "Then, let's continue on our way!"

With that, Lü Dongbin lifted his foot and stepped forward.

Upon hearing this, Old Iron Crutch quickly said, "My current condition isn't very good. Would you like to switch places with me? You can walk in front, and I'll walk behind."

Upon hearing Old Iron Crutch's words, Lü Dongbin hesitated for a moment before nodding and saying, "Alright, then we'll go first."

After saying that, the two continued walking forward, heading towards the cave abode ahead.

After walking for a while, Old Iron Crutch suddenly turned to Lü Dongbin and asked, "By the way, I haven't asked you yet, how did you suddenly end up here?"

"The main reason I came here this time is to find that Daluo Golden Immortal. My master is that Daluo Golden Immortal's enemy, so I want to find that Daluo Golden Immortal's lair, kill him, and avenge my master," said Lü Dongbin.

Upon hearing Lü Dongbin's words, Old Iron Crutch couldn't help but secretly click his tongue in amazement.

He originally thought that Lü Dongbin was just an ordinary person, but he never expected that Lü Dongbin was actually an enemy of that Daluo Golden Immortal.

Moreover, judging from Lü Dongbin's appearance, it seems that his enemies are quite powerful. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to escape the pursuit of that Daluo Golden Immortal so easily, and they have even arrived at the Nine Bends Cave Abode.