At this moment, numerous demonic cultivators were also attacking the outer harbors of the Yingzhou archipelago, aiming to cripple the Yushen Clan entirely, cutting off their eyes and ears.
In a short time, the Hazy Sakura Crowd would be absolutely unable to pursue.
Feeling several powerful spiritual presences approaching from afar, Yun Liu’s heart pounded with fear.
At the same time, thick smoke rose from beneath the Root Mansion, as if someone had set a great fire.
Not only Kaiyang Star and Tianxuan Star, but also Tianquan Laoren and Tianshu Laoyu were dragged into the conflict, somehow getting entangled in a pointless quarrel with that madam.
“Good heavens, you were supposed to imitate, not surpass—are they trying to rip off the faces of Longyi and the Seven Elder Stars of High Heaven?”
Fortunately, the nobles within the Inner City had all partaken in offerings of Fortune Fruits to some extent; not one of them could be considered innocent.
They deserved death, so there was no psychological burden in persecuting them.
At least the shrine was safe.
These little shrine maidens only awaited the execution of the Sakura Dragon to be liberated, and all the clans would unite to overthrow the Yushen Clan’s brutal rule.
Without time to overthink, Yun Liu shed his Divine Robe and sprinted toward Ah Lian, scooping up the barefoot little jellyfish girl.
“Let’s go!”
With a flash of golden light, the two followed Ao Tian and appeared at the small wooden house of Shanhai Pavilion, arriving in the blast zone.
Yun Liu wiped the sweat from his brow.
He hadn’t expected Nuo Nuo to be so formidable, directly provoking a chaotic battle among the Seven Stars of High Heaven.
‘This demonic woman is far too terrifying. Better to keep my distance and deal with her later, root and branch.’
“Kid?”
Youyou had just lifted her head when the person vanished again.
Watching the few big fools fighting in the sky, she shook her head.
“That brat, never staying still no matter where he goes.”
The Phoenix Feather flashed again.
After three teleportations, Yun Liu successfully landed on a small island at the outskirts of Yingzhou.
At that moment, everyone’s attention was focused on the Root Mansion.
By the time Yushen Longyi realized something was wrong, they were already out on the Boundless Sea.
“Where is this? We can’t leave the shrine—Lord Divine Dragon will be furious.”
Ah Lian trembled slightly, at a loss, her eyes full of panic.
“I’ll take you away from here. I mean what I say.”
Yun Liu gazed at the foggy sea surface, soothing her softly.
In his ear came Gelan’s snickering.
“Not bad, kid. In such a short time after getting in, you’ve managed to turn the Heavenly Cherry Pavilion upside down. I could sense star-rank cultivators fighting fiercely in the inner mansion from outside. With allies like that, what need is there for me and Bingling?”
Gelan wore a tight outfit, dressed like a rogue cultivator, looking heroic and spirited.
It turned out the sewer worker had arrived at the agreed location first.
Yushen Longyi’s Spirit Talismans were all used to guard his mansion.
This journey had gone too smoothly; the backup plans naturally never came into play.
“It’s a long story. I’ll explain on the way. Those people weren’t my idea—this wave was the old thief asking for trouble.”
Yun Liu dared not mention the credit belonging to the Demonic Sect fiends.
Soon, the white-clad immortal with flowing silver hair also flew over on her sword, gritting her teeth.
The Moon-chasing Sword Qi was blocked by Gelan’s Kumuxing Sword with a sly laugh.
“Unfair! You must have cheated!”
“Loser pays up. Now you can only watch the ox eat the grass.”
“I—”
Yan Bingling clenched her fists, looking pitifully at Yun Liu.
“Mas…ter?”
At that moment, Ying Lian’s eyes lit up, staring at the silver-haired woman as she spoke weakly.
Then, as if sensing something, she quickly hid behind Senior Brother.
Yan Bingling raised an eyebrow, about to flare up, but then she smiled sweetly, lifted her chin, and nodded in satisfaction.
“Rebellious disciple, you don’t even recognize me!?”
“Although you look exactly the same, you smell completely different.”
“Oh?”
“Though the face is the same, you’re not my master. Who are you?”
Yan Bingling was stunned by this.
“Right, right, right. You’re right. I’m not your master now—I’m your senior brother’s wife! Hahahaha!”
Gelan cursed under her breath, then looked at Yun Liu with hopeful eyes.
Time was tight; they needed to see if they could return to East Pole Province in time.
“Enough idle talk. Now it’s up to you.”
Yun Liu held up the little yellow chick and winked.
For once, he showed a bit of respect toward the great Nine Heavens Phoenix Spirit.
“Heh, leave it to me!”
Ao Tian hopped up, flapped his wings, and rose into the air.
He was getting fatter and fatter—it was hard to imagine how those weak chicken wings could lift such a bulky body.
Suddenly, the yellow chicken emitted a blazing golden light.
The small flame on its head rapidly expanded and ignited, in the blink of an eye transforming into a flame-tailed divine bird.
The Phoenix Hatchling let out a clear, resonant cry.
The ugly little chick had suddenly become a beautiful, noble golden phoenix.
The giant bird had colorful wings and a fiery robe, with flames dancing around it—something unheard of in the mortal world.
Even the experienced Ge and Yan had never seen such a mythical beast from the mountains and seas.
“Vermilion Bird?”
“Doesn’t look like Golden Crow’s radiance.”
Yan Bingling and Gelan both changed color.
Only then did they realize why Yun Liu had always shown others the yellow-haired chick.
The spirit pet beside Ji Shiyu was probably no ordinary creature.
“Fire chicken, so amazing. Ah Lian wants one.”
Ying Lian tugged at his sleeve, eyes pleading, acting spoiled.
Yun Liu smiled bitterly and shook his head.
That wasn’t up to him.
In the past, Shiyu would have sold out a friend to charm a girl, using a strategy guide on Ah Lian.
But now it was also possible, maybe to win over her future sister-in-law.
“I told you, Lord Ao Tian is not a chicken!”
Ao Tian craned his neck, showing off, narcissistically admiring his own beauty reflected in the sea.
Like master, like pet.
If the Phoenix Hatchling doesn’t show its power, people really will take it for a sick chicken.
At Yun Liu’s signal, the four mounted the divine bird’s back.
Ao Tian swooped down and shot forward, leaving only a trail of flames.
The blazing feathers raced like a line of fire, swiftly piercing through the Dragon Qi Barrier, ignoring the Sakura Dragon’s pressure.
Half an hour later, the fire bird burst out of the mist, finally escaping the range of Yingzhou’s dragon qi and returning to the endless Boundless Sea.
Yun Liu breathed a sigh of relief.
Looking back, he could no longer see the shadow of the giant tree.
He gripped Ao Tian’s back feathers tightly.
“Did we make it?”
Gelan rubbed the back of her head, muttering to herself, still feeling unreal.
It was just a trip to the outskirts, and she’d inexplicably had a fling with her disciple’s fiancé.
They had taken Ah Lian from the Heavenly Cherry Pavilion so easily, stealing the Daughter of the Divine Tree’s Fortune.
“No, the escape has only just begun.”
As soon as he spoke, a faint, angry roar came from behind them, carrying a hint of fury.
The Sakura Dragon had awakened from its long slumber, roaring in agitation.
It had finally sensed that the Fortune Fruit had left its control range.
Yan Bingling’s expression darkened.
She sneered:
“That beast is catching up.”
“Huh?”
Gelan’s heart skipped a beat.
Even Ying Lian curled up in Senior Brother’s arms, filled with an innate fear of Lord Divine Dragon.
Yun Liu patted the bird’s head, signaling Ao Tian to speed up.
“Just as I hoped. If it had swallowed this insult quietly, it wouldn’t be an evil dragon.”
At this stage, both were fourth-realm spirit beasts.
Once they left the Divine Tree Canopy and exhausted their spiritual energy, the Sakura Dragon would be no match for the Phoenix Hatchling in speed.
Although the dragon’s power was weaker, its body was extremely tough, comparable to a Mahayana Stage cultivator.
Ordinary methods couldn’t destroy it.
“Quickly return to the Sea of Clouds. Ah Lian is a Divine Radiance Sect disciple; the Sect Leader Senior Brother won’t sit idly by.”
Gelan’s suggestion was immediately rejected by Yun Liu.
The young man’s expression turned fierce.
In his eyes shone a determination that neither elder had ever seen before.
“We’re going nowhere. We’ll wait for it at the Great Whirlpool. This time, I’ll make sure it never returns!”
Yan Bingling froze for a moment, then burst into manic laughter.
‘That’s more like it!’
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