On the Star Meteor Peak, all the disciples of the Star Meteor Pavilion rose to their feet at this moment, gazing towards the distant sky with shock and doubt. Though they could not see outside due to the protective array formed by the celestial meteorites, they vaguely sensed that today, the Star Meteor Pavilion was truly in a grave crisis. In a broad square on the summit, Venerable Wind and others had gathered, their faces solemn as they watched the sky.
“The people from the Soul Palace have arrived…” Venerable Heavenly Fire frowned and muttered gravely.
“Many powerful auras are surrounding us. It looks like the Soul Palace is intent on slaughtering the Star Meteor Pavilion to set an example for others,” Little Healer Immortal’s face grew serious as she spoke.
Venerable Wind nodded slightly, his expression calm. He knew this day would come sooner or later; it was just a matter of time.
Stepping forward slowly, Venerable Wind changed the hand seal in his hand, causing the great array in the sky to ripple. The space then began to twist, and the situation outside became clear to everyone’s view.
“Whoa…”
When everyone saw the sight outside, they couldn’t help but gasp. The Star Meteor Pavilion was now surrounded by a thick, dark fog, and not far above them, nearly a hundred figures stood atop the black mist, their sinister gazes piercing through the array, as if they could see Venerable Wind and the others within.
“Star Picking Old Ghost, that old wretch has come too…” Little Healer Immortal, upon recognizing the familiar face leading the group of black-robed figures, her face turned cold as she spoke.
“And the Black and White Honored Elders, whom we saw the other day…” Venerable Wind shook his head gently, speaking slowly.
At his words, the expressions of Little Healer Immortal and the others involuntarily changed. Following Venerable Wind’s gaze, they indeed saw the two elders in black and white robes, who were none other than the Black and White Honored Elders they had met in the Withered Soul Mountains.
“They’ve brought three Honored Elders directly. The Soul Palace really does place a high value on us,” Venerable Wind exhaled deeply.
“Master Wind, what should we do now? The Soul Palace is attacking in force, and it doesn’t look like they’re just here to take people…” One of the elders from the Star Meteor Pavilion said, his face pale with fear.
“What’s the panic for? The Soul Palace isn’t to be trifled with. They aim to wipe out the Star Meteor Pavilion, else why would they deploy three Honored Elders directly?” Venerable Wind furrowed his brows and reprimanded, then his gaze swept over the Star Realm, staring at the thousands of disciples and proclaiming, “So, there is no other way but to fight!”
“You are the founding elders of the Star Meteor Pavilion. Today, it faces an unprecedented crisis. What are you planning…?” Venerable Wind turned his intense gaze towards the many elders of the Star Meteor Pavilion.
“Master Wind, the Star Meteor Pavilion is our foundation. We have invested as much effort in it as anyone. Whoever wants to destroy it, we will resist to the death!” the elders chorused, their faces somber.
“Good. Feng Xian did not misjudge. If so, let us fight to the death today. I want to see how domineering the Soul Palace can be!” Venerable Wind’s resolute voice stirred the spirits of all the disciples of the Star Meteor Pavilion. For many, the Star Meteor Pavilion was their root. If even their root were destroyed, how could they show their faces in the Central State?
“Venerable Wind, I advise you to obediently hand over the person. The great array of the Star Meteor Pavilion cannot protect you!” Star Picking Old Ghost glared malignantly at the space below, though it only appeared as a forest. He knew it was all due to the great array’s influence.
His cold words fell without response. Seeing this, the old ghost sneered, turning his gaze to the elders in black and white robes, “Gentlemen, act together and break the array. Our actions have been too loud, and other forces likely have spies following us. So today, we must use bloody means to crush the Star Meteor Pavilion and show the other forces on the continent that the Soul Palace is not to be provoked!”
The Black and White Honored Elders nodded slightly, glancing down before raising their hands and clenching the space fiercely.
As their palms clenched, terrifying spatial energy spread rapidly. Three invisible, giant hands grabbed the void, and a light barrier, glowing with starlight, appeared in front of everyone.
“Break it!” Star Picking Old Ghost roared coldly, clenching his hand fiercely. The invisible hand smashed against the light barrier.
*Boom!*
A single punch sent ripples across the barrier. The thunderous roar resounded in the sky.
*Boom! Boom! Boom!*
Following Star Picking Old Ghost, the ferocious storms from the Black and White Honored Elders swept down from the sky, pounding the light barrier like rain. Under such a fierce assault from three Five-Star Douzong, the barrier began to shake dangerously.
Within the Star Realm, all the disciples of the Star Meteor Pavilion watched the trembling barrier, their weapon-gripping hands also tightened.
“The great array cannot withstand their attack…” Venerable Wind watched the crumbling barrier, his face slightly darkening.
“The Soul Palace has brought three Honored Elders and seven Venerated Elders, along with many Douzong experts…” Venerable Wind’s eyes flickered, then he continued, “Seven Venerated Elders and others are not much trouble, but the Star Picking Old Ghost and his companions are a huge problem…”
He gritted his teeth, “I’ll stall the Black and White Honored Elders!”
“How can one person be a match for two of them?” hearing this, Little Healer Immortal and the others frowned, while the other elders’ faces grew grim, protesting it was impossible.
“We don’t need to defeat them, just stall for time—until Pill Elder Dust successfully leaves seclusion…” Venerable Wind took a deep breath.
Everyone fell silent. Xiao Yan and the Pharmacist Elder had been in the stone tower for almost half a month, yet there was still no news. What use would this short time be?
“While I handle the Star Picking Old Ghost, one of the Black and White Honored Elders will be dealt with by the Demon Puppet. As for the third Honored Elder, it will be up to Little Healer Immortal and Venerable Heavenly Fire to handle together…”
As everyone was silent and at a loss, a calm voice suddenly rang out. Then, the figure that reassured Little Healer Immortal and the others gradually appeared in the air above the peak.
“That’s… Young Master Xiao Yan? He’s out of seclusion!”
Xiao Yan’s appearance instantly lifted the spirits of the disciples. Over the years, Xiao Yan had made a name for himself in the Central State, and no one in the Star Meteor Pavilion was unaware of his strength. His presence was like a booster, boosting the morale of the Star Meteor Pavilion.
“You’ve come out of seclusion? What about Pill Elder Dust?” seeing Xiao Yan, Venerable Wind’s face lit up with joy.
“He needs more time…” Xiao Yan slowly shook his head, his eyes fixed on the trembling barrier, then shifted to the Star Picking Old Ghost, a cold gleam in his black eyes. This old wretch was too annoying, causing trouble time and again. This time, he must not let him escape!
“Then the last Honored Elder will be handled by me. Let Elder Little Healer and the others deal with the Venerated Elders…” Qing Lin hesitated before murmuring softly.
“Huh?” Hearing this, Little Healer Immortal was taken aback, giving Qing Lin a glance and smiling warmly, “It’s fine, I can hold him with Elder Yao…”
Xiao Yan also looked at Qing Lin, who smiled and clasped her hands, “Young Master Xiao Yan, rest assured, I can hold him off…”
Seeing Qing Lin’s insistence, Xiao Yan’s brow furrowed, but after a moment, he nodded. Despite being only a One-Star Douzong, Qing Lin possessed unique treasures like the Tricolor Snake Pupil, and the ancient Sky Snake soul hidden within her was a fierce creature even Xiao Yan feared. Clearly, she was not boasting without reason.
Seeing Xiao Yan agree, Little Healer Immortal was stunned, then helpless, but felt a little relieved. She knew Xiao Yan was not rash, and wouldn’t let Qing Lin fight a Soul Palace Honored Elder without reason. He must have a plan and confidence.
Xiao Yan waved his hand, and eleven puppets emerged into the air. Looking up, he said softly, “Open the array, it’s about to shatter…”
Hearing this, Venerable Wind also nodded, changing his hand seals. The light barrier in the sky trembled and slowly dissipated. With its disappearance, the world gradually darkened, and the pervasive black mist came closer under everyone’s watchful eyes.
In the sky, Star Picking Old Ghost sneered as he watched the vanishing barrier, his cold eyes piercing through the space, targeting the slim figure standing on the peak. His icy voice, filled with bone-chilling coldness, echoed throughout the land.
“Xiao Yan, I said we would meet again. This time, I want to see who can save you!”
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