Li Jingyi was aware of the old man's strength now.
There were all sorts of strange things in the wide world.
Many peerless experts did not like to get involved in the worldly affairs and chose to live in seclusion.
The strong were humble, and there was always someone better. This was something Li Jingyi knew since she was young.
"I'm Li Jingyi." Li Jingyi hastily bowed.
Lu Zhou's expression was indifferent and calm.
He did not have to use his powerful senses to make the Four Great Protectors retreat in the air.
Although their cultivation bases were profound, they seemed to have forgotten why they were here.
For a time, they froze in the air, not daring to descend.
'This ordinary-looking old man is the sect master's master?'
The four of them exchanged a look.
They were shocked by the terrifying order to scram. Their sect master had said that the Evil Sky Pavilion's patriarch's great limit was near. His strength and cultivation base would decline rapidly in the next ten years.
If that was the case, how could he have unleashed that grand technique that sounded like a clap of thunder?
Li Jingyi looked up at the skies.
She saw the Nether Sect's Four Great Protectors hovering in the air, afraid to descend.
They seemed to be intimidated by the old man before them.
Then, she looked at the southern city gates. The rebel army was trembling and had fallen to the ground. They had lost the ability to fight.
Wei Zhuoyan's side was not faring well as well. They were all huddled together like a plate of loose sand. They were panting heavily and did not have the energy to reform their formation.
Lu Zhou looked up slowly at the Four Great Protectors hovering in the air.
With just a glance, the Four Great Protectors retreated again.
Lu Zhou stroked his beard and said, "Rascal."
'Rascal?'
Li Jingyi was slightly taken aback.
Although Lu Zhou's cultivation base was only in the Divine Court realm, he could easily transmit his voice. He said in a slightly displeased tone, "What are you waiting for? Get down here!"
Who else under the heavens would dare to speak to the Nether Sect Master in this manner?
The only person who could reprimand Yu Zhenghai in such a manner was the Evil Sky Pavilion's master, the patriarch of the Fiend Path, Ji Tiandao!
Everything was clear now.
The old man who walked out of the Ci Mansion was the greatest villain of that time!
The Four Great Protectors were shocked. They did not dare to descend. They kneeled in the air and greeted the old man. "I'm Hua Chongyang of the Nether Sect's Azure Dragon Hall. Greetings, old senior."
"I'm Yu Qing of the Nether Sect's White Tiger Hall. Greetings, old senior."
"This junior is the Nether Sect's Vermilion Bird Palace's Yang Yan. Greetings, old senior."
"Junior Di Qing of the Nether Sect's Black Tortoise Hall greets old senior."
The four of them knelt on one knee in the air and faced Lu Zhou.
Li Jingyi looked at the old man with a complicated gaze.
Subduing the enemy without fighting? Who was this person?
After all, the people kneeling in the air were the Nether Sect's Four Great Protectors, the Azure Dragon Temple, White Tiger Temple, Vermilion Bird Temple, and Black Tortoise Temple's First Seats.
He was actually so afraid of this old man.
Mingshi Yin crossed his arms and said, "Eldest Senior Brother, stop hiding. Get down here."
Li Jingyi took a step back.
His mind was blank.
Her eyes swiftly moved from Little Yuan 'er to Mingshi Yin, Duanmu Sheng, and the Nether Sect's huge flying chariot.
He retreated once more!
"Don't be afraid."
At some point, Wei Zhuoyan had appeared behind her.
Li Jingyi remembered the scene at the center of Bluesun Lake. When the Evil Sky Pavilion's cloud-splitting chariot passed by, the general was no longer the general she knew.
In the past, Wei Zhuoyan had always said he was not afraid of the Evil Sky Pavilion, but in truth, his fear was etched deep into his bones.
Wei Zhuoyan's gaze fell on Lu Zhou.
When he got closer, he recognized the old man. He was the old man from the Evil Sky Pavilion.
The Azure Dragon Hall's First Seat, Hua Chongyang, said in a clear voice, "I'm sorry, old senior … The sect master isn't on the flying chariot."
"He's not?"
"The sect master knows that you're here, old senior, so he sent the four of us here."
When Mingshi Yin heard this, he smiled and said, "Everyone says that your sect master is invincible and awe-inspiring, but he's such a coward. Is he afraid that master will eat him up? "
"Uh …"
Hua Chongyang was speechless when he heard Mingshi Yin's words.
That was the truth.
Yu Zhenghai had the same thoughts as Yu Shangrong. He had received news from Old Seventh that their master was here.
How could he dare to come here?
So what if he was the sect master of the greatest Fiend Sect in the world?
Hence …
He could kill two birds with one stone by sending his subordinates here.
The Four Great Protectors' strength, cultivation base, and status were on par with the sect master.
Before the four protectors came, they were brimming with confidence.
It was a coincidence that Anyang City was in chaos, and it was also a coincidence that they encountered the counterfeit Nether Sect's flying chariot.
But what they didn't expect was that the combined strength of the four of them was actually unable to stop Ji Tiandao's "scram" in the slightest.
Even the Sect Leader couldn't do it.
They suddenly realized why the Cult Master wasn't coming.
He cautiously floated in midair … At most, he could just turn around and flee.
In front of such an expert … there was nothing shameful about running away.
Hua Chongyang said,
"Old Senior, please believe what I said … Sect Master heard that today is Miss Ninth's birthday, so he specially ordered me to give her a gift. That's it! "
Mingshi Yin and Duanmu Sheng looked at Little Yuan 'er at the same time.
Little Yuan 'er had an innocent expression on her face.
After Hua Chongyang said that, he boldly descended.
When he reached a certain height, he casually waved his hand.
A brocade box slowly floated down.
Energy swirled around the box as it flew toward Little Yuan 'er.
Mingshi Yin smiled faintly and said, "Allow me."
Mingshi Yin moved at lightning speed past the brocade box and landed on the ground.
"Little Junior Sister … If there's something harmful inside, I can block it for you." Mingshi Yin picked up the brocade box.
Little Yuan 'er nodded. "Mhm. Thank you, Senior Brother!"
This brocade box was about the same size as the one Yu Shangrong had given her previously.
Mingshi Yin casually opened it. At the same time, he blocked it with an energy barrier.
It wasn't a dangerous poison or a trap inside.
Instead, it was a pair of light green boots.
"This item is called the Cloud Treading Boots. Miss Ninth's movement technique and footwork are peerless. With this, she'll be like a tiger that has grown wings. "
Little Yuan 'er's eyes shone as she listened. She studied the boots in the brocade box.
"Senior Brother … Senior Brother, my …" Little Yuan 'er said softly.
"Hm?" Mingshi Yin gave her a meaningful look.
Little Yuan 'er immediately fell silent. She said indifferently, "Master, I don't want these boots."
Lu Zhou studied the Cloud Treading Boots.
Just like the Cloud Feather Raiment, the Cloud Treading Boots were extraordinary items.
It was said that the Cloud Treading Boots were made for the fairies in the heavens. After wearing them, one would be as light as a swallow and could soar in the skies.
The materials used to make the Cloud Treading Boots were extremely precious dual feathers and fire alkane. After being smelted, they would be crafted by a master tailor.
Lu Zhou said, "Go back and tell Yu Zhenghai that if he wants to apologize, he can come here himself."
When the Four Great Protectors heard this, they sighed in relief.
They stood up and cupped their fists at Lu Zhou. They said, "We'll surely deliver the message."
The four of them retreated in the air until they were on the flying chariot.
At this point, the Four Great Protectors had the demeanor of elites. They were not in a hurry.
However, when the flying chariot turned around, it was like a startled fish as it fled into the distance.
Wei Zhuoyan sighed in relief as well.
He cupped his fists at Lu Zhou and said solemnly, "Thank you, old senior."
He no longer had the imposing manner and dignity of a great general.
Li Jingyi bowed as well. "Thank you, old senior …"
Lu Zhou looked at Li Jingyi and asked, "Where's Jiang Aijian?"
Li Jingyi was slightly taken aback when she heard this.
She suddenly remembered her little sister had mentioned her name before. She had mentioned that nobody was allowed to touch her and Wei Zhuoyan. Clearly, the old man recognized her.
What was the point of lying then?
Li Jingyi bowed and said, "Skylark Pagoda."
Mingshi Yin frowned slightly.
Jiang Aijian had left the Imperial family. Was he supposed to bring his master to meet him?
"What's he doing at Skylark Pagoda?"
"Fishing."
"Fishing?"
"He said he likes fishing … He's been fishing at Skylark Pagoda for the past few days. I don't know anything else."
Li Jingyi answered honestly.
Lu Zhou nodded and said, "Let's go to Skylark Pagoda, then."
The streets of Anyang were empty.
Lu Zhou left with his hands on his back.
Mingshi Yin turned to look at Wei Zhuoyan's soldiers and said, "Don't tell me you can't handle this bunch of trash."
He was referring to the rebel army by 'trash'.
When he passed by Li Jingyi, he stopped and said, "Do you want to consider joining the Evil Sky Pavilion?"
Li Jingyi bowed slightly and did not reply.
Mingshi Yin had no choice but to give up and follow her.
Little Yuan 'er was not in a hurry to leave. She greeted the members of the Ci Family before she passed by Li Jingyi. "Big sister … listen to me. You must sever ties with Jiang Aijian. That fellow is shameless."
"Uh … Thank you, little girl. I'm not familiar with him, "Li Jingyi said with a nod.
"That's good. Goodbye … By the way, you're the first stranger I've met that I like …" Little Yuan 'er held her hands behind her back as she skipped after Duanmu Sheng.
Duanmu Sheng was more straightforward. He cupped his fists. "Farewell."
Nobody would believe Li Jingyi when she said she was not familiar with Jiang Aijian except for Little Yuan 'er. After all, Jiang Aijian had asked to save her. How could their relationship be ordinary?
After Lu Zhou and the others left …
Wei Zhuoyan's soldiers sat limply on the ground.
At some point in time, they felt chills running down their spines.
They were already immobilized by the sound technique. Now that they were in close contact with the villains, they were scared to death even if they were not shaken to death.
Wei Zhuoyan was exasperated. He cursed, "Get up!"
A loud roar startled everyone.
Nobody knew why Wei Zhuoyan was angry.
Li Jingyi's gaze turned indifferent. She looked ahead and said, "Only a useless person would vent his anger on the people around him."
Wei Zhuoyan fell silent.
After muttering to himself for a moment, he asked, "You know Jiang Aijian?"
"I do."
An unnatural expression appeared on Wei Zhuoyan's face.
"He's known as one of the three Sword Freaks. He's Jiang Aijian, who values swords as much as his life and loves swords to the bone. I heard he has a bad reputation, "Wei Zhuoyan said.
"What does that have to do with you?"
"Don't forget … Even if I'm a fake, I'm still the commander-in-chief of the three armies."
Wei Zhuoyan walked forward and looked at the chaotic army and masked cultivators.
His aura seemed to have become more confident than before. He waved his arm. "Those who cause trouble … will be killed without mercy!"
Meanwhile.
The Nether Sect's Four Great Protectors steered the flying chariot back to Pingdu Mountain.
The flying chariot hovered above Pingdu Mountain.
At this moment, a figure appeared at the front of the flying chariot. He walked up to the front of the flying chariot.
His hands were on his back as he stood proudly.
The Four Great Protectors stepped forward and bowed at the person. "Greetings, sect master."
"How did it go?"
Yu Zhenghai seemed to be very concerned about this matter.
This was because he had never sent all four of his Great Protectors to carry out the same task.
The Azure Dragon Hall's First Seat, Hua Chongyang, bowed and said, "Sect master, the gifts have been delivered … I've also met the old senior."
"Oh?"
"The old senior's strength is extraordinary. Even if the four of us joined forces, we were no match for him," Hua Chongyang said.
When Yu Zhenghai heard this, his voice deepened as he said, "Tell me everything. Don't miss out on anything."
The Four Great Protectors did not dare to delay.
They had never seen their sect master so cautious about a matter.
Hua Chongyang cupped his fists and recounted the four Great Protectors' journey to Anyang, the chaos, the attack, and how they were repelled by the grand technique, 'Scram'.
In particular, the power of the great divine ability, "Scram" … The terrifying scene of the cultivators being forced to retreat was vividly described.
After listening to everything …
Yu Zhenghai muttered to himself, "A grand sound technique …"
There were many who were skilled in sound techniques.
However, there were very few who could unleash it to the grand technique realm.
Yu Zhenghai was the Evil Sky Pavilion's first disciple. He thought he knew his master better than anyone else.
As far as he could remember, he had never seen his master unleash any grand technique related to the sound technique.
Yu Zhenghai paced back and forth, lost in his thoughts.
He suddenly remembered the information Old Seventh had provided him.
Could it be … that his master was truly trying to cultivate the techniques of other sects?
If it were anyone else, he would not believe that someone could cultivate another technique to the peak. However, this person was Ji Tiandao.
Perhaps, his master had other friends?
"Are you certain that the person you saw was master?" Yu Zhenghai asked.
"We were a distance away. Although we couldn't see the old senior's appearance, we're certain that the person we saw was the old senior."
"How so?"
"We saw Miss Ninth wearing the Cloud Feather Raiment …"
The Cloud Feather Raiment …
It was not that Yu Zhenghai did not trust his capable subordinates, but he did not want to miss out on any details.
He nodded and chuckled in a low voice as he said, "Second Junior Brother … I've underestimated you."
"Sect Master … We didn't see Mister Second when we arrived at Anyang."
"Second Junior Brother has always been a loner … With your abilities, you mustn't provoke him," Yu Zhenghai said.
"Yes, Sect Master."
He remembered Yu Shangrong.
Yu Zhenghai shook his head and sighed softly.
The Azure Dragon Hall's First Seat suddenly realized that he shouldn't have mentioned this. He quickly bowed and said, "Mister Ninth also likes the Cloud Treading Boots."
"Really?"
"I dare not lie …" When Hua Chongyang presented the gifts, he saw the joy on Little Yuan 'er's face.
Yu Zhenghai laughed heartily and said, "The Cloud Feather Raiment is merely a protective gear for taking a beating … It's only natural that Little Junior Sister prefers the Cloud-treading Boots."
"Sect Master is wise."
The four protectors bowed at the same time.
He asked again, "Where are they now?"
"I dare not follow him … However, when I returned, I've already obtained some clues from the Azure Dragon Hall … Mister Seventh is already on his way to Skylark Pagoda," Hua Chongyang said.
Bai Yuqing said,
"It's said that the Skylark Tower has nine floors, and each floor is higher than the one before it. Each floor is a different formation … Anyone who steps into the Skylark Tower will be able to obtain a treasure. I wonder if it's true? "
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