Looking at Yang Chong, a conflicted look appeared on Quan Haolong's face.
Because they were from the same hometown, this senior apprentice-uncle of his had always taken great care of him, the two of them having always been on good terms.
In their earlier clash, he had shown much mercy. In the eyes of his companions, he had instantly attracted trouble.
Quan Haolong stammered, "Senior apprentice-uncle Peng, I …"
The leader of the pursuers swept his gaze over coldly, "Huh?"
Quan Haolong walked towards Yang Chong with difficulty. Looking at him, Yang Chong sighed, "Having you send me on my way, Haolong, can also be considered a form of help."
Looking at Quan Haolong's conflicted expression, Yan Zhaoge stroked his lower chin, "Oh, it's like the legacy of the flames of civilisation and revolution."
"Could it be that the death of this senior has sown a seed within the hearts of a junior, one that will eventually sprout one day, thus inheriting his legacy in the future?"
"Will he also die before achieving success like this senior, continuing to leave behind a seed to be passed on, or will he become the leader of that great tide of the era in the future?"
"Or will he just disobey orders, being killed here by his fellow disciples like that Yang Chong?"
Many thoughts flashed through Yan Zhaoge's mind in an instant.
Still, he quickly reined in these random thoughts as he murmured, "The 'external dao' that they speak of refers to martial practitioners like us?"
Fu Ting's expression was solemn, "If this world governed by the Immortal Court views the external dao the same as Buddhism, it refers to orthodox disciples of the Three Clear lineages like us."
The Immortal Court and Buddhism habitually denounced each other as evil devils.
Evil devils of the external dao, evil devils of the external dao, none of these were good terms at all.
Fu Ting said, "Capture them and ask them what's going on, also understanding the situation here a step further."
Yan Zhaoge said, "One of us will act, the other holding the fort. This place is close to where the Immortal Court and Buddhism are battling. The Immortal Court might have experts with higher cultivation bases in the vicinity."
Fu Ting nodded, "I'll do it."
The two appeared together, no longer concealing their auras. Only now did Quan Haolong, Yang Chong and the others feel shocked.
A man and a woman appeared before them.
The man looked valiant and extraordinary as he was clothed in a white robe with a black border.
The woman was gorgeous and dazzling. She wore a red shirt and a white skirt with a silver fox shawl over her shoulders. Her beauty was exceptionally flamboyant.
However, although the woman was dazzling, the attention of Quan Haolong, Yang Chong, and the others was still focused on the young man.
The moment he appeared, it was as if he was the center of the world.
Yan Zhaoge smiled, waving his hands towards Quan Haolong and the others as Fu Ting's figure flickered, directly shooting off into the distance.
Her red robe and white skirt were as beautiful as a brocade. With a single palm strike, Yin and Yang returned to their origin.
Even martial practitioners of the orthodox Three Clear lineage of the World beyond Worlds would not be able to receive a palm from Fu Ting at the same cultivation level.
Not to mention the fact that he was born in a world ruled by the Immortal Court and had a lower cultivation level than Fu Ting.
Yan Zhaoge's observation was mainly to see if those of the Immortal Court's Daoism had any special methods.
At the same time, he was also guarding Fu Ting's surroundings in case a peak expert with a higher cultivation suddenly appeared.
Fu Ting attacked and directly captured Quan Haolong's group, as well as Yang Chong, alive.
They attempted to struggle, but Fu Ting flashed a massive jet-black fishing net.
Combined with Fu Ting's own strength, she captured them all within the net. Trapped within, Quan Haolong and the others were unable to move even though they were Martial Saints.
"Let's not kill them first." Fu Ting said, "The treasured light within their bodies is likely to have the same effect as the Buddha light of Buddhism. As soon as they are killed, peak experts might quickly sense it and lock onto us as the culprits, swiftly descending here."
Yan Zhaoge said nonchalantly, "You decide. I'm more curious about this person."
His gaze fell on Yang Chong.
Having narrowly escaped death, Yang Chong's gaze was also filled with wariness as he looked at Yan Zhaoge and Fu Ting, "You two … are of the external dao?"
Fu Ting lifted the net, flying along with Yan Zhaoge as they first left the area.
As they walked, she said mildly, "Just like how you and Buddhism mutually reject evil devils, while we do not have such a strong concept of lineage, if we must say it, in the eyes of descendants of the Three Clear lineages, you are the ones of the external dao."
Yang Chong opened his mouth, smiling bitterly after a while, "This Yang has been rude. Please forgive me."
The others who had been captured all berated him now, "Yang Chong, you are indeed colluding with those of the external dao!"
Quan Haolong was also looking warily at Yan Zhaoge and Fu Ting now, avoiding them as though they were snakes and scorpions.
That senior apprentice-uncle Peng said coldly, "Evil devils of the external dao, this Lofty Towering World is not a place where you can be arrogant."
Yan Zhaoge did not move as that senior apprentice-uncle Peng's lower jaw suddenly dislocated on its own, unable to speak any further.
The meridians of his entire body were distorting unceasingly, bringing him immense pain.
His body twitched intensely, sweat pouring down like rain, yet he was unable to emit any sound.
Yan Zhaoge said nonchalantly, "The Buddha light within the bodies of Buddhist martial practitioners can forcibly extinguish themselves, thereby achieving the effect of ending their own lives. What about you?"
Looking at Yan Zhaoge again now, looks of shock and fear appeared on their faces.
Yang Chong sighed, "Buddhists can extinguish themselves, but we can also transform into rainbows. If you want to use torture, it will probably not have much effect."
Looking at that senior apprentice-uncle Peng, he said, "Senior apprentice-brother Peng's words are actually not wrong. The Lofty Towering World that we are in is one of the six great worlds governed by the Loathing Square Immortal Realm, close to the filthy lands of the Buddhist Kingdom. Currently being a critical juncture in the great battle of exterminating Buddhists and devils, the Immortal Realm has more than just a single peak expert watching over it."
"The two of you are not of my side of Good, also possessing unordinary strength. If you interfere with the spiritual qi flow of this world, you will very easily draw attention."
Yang Chong advised, "You should release senior apprentice-brother Peng and the others and leave quickly."
Yan Zhaoge asked rather interestedly, "What about you then?"
Yang Chong shook his head, "I am already heavily injured and do not have long to live. Perhaps this will be my final resting place."
Glancing at Quan Haolong and the others, he said with a complex expression on his face, "I am not a traitor. Still, there is no point in saying this now."
"I was born here and grew up here. In the end, I was still unable to leave this place. It is all fate, the will of the heavens." Yang Chong struggled to raise his head and look into the sky, "It is the will of the heavens, the will of the Immeasurable Heavenly Lord. Perhaps I really was wrong, falling to such a state as I deserve."
Yan Zhaoge laughed lightly, "There is no need for you to worry about the two of us. Instead, I have some questions that I would like to ask you."
Yang Chong shook his head, "I am not a traitor. If you want to use torture on me, while the treasured light within my body is unstable, I can still transform into rainbows."
Yan Zhaoge said mildly, "I do not care whether you transform into rainbows or not. I also have no intention of inquiring about the secrets of your Lofty Towering World or the higher Loathing Square Immortal Realm."
Yang Chong was taken aback, "What do you want to ask then?"
Yan Zhaoge pointed at him and then at Quan Haolong and the others, "I want to know why you are different from them."
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