In the ancient, misty mountain range, several figures flashed across the sky like lightning, carrying a hint of desperation. “Teacher, those guys have been tracking us all along…” A graceful figure lightly tapped a tree branch, her form dashing forward swiftly. Her eyes glanced back, filled with a trace of anxiety. When she turned her head, a familiar, delicate face was revealed, none other than Nalan Yanran. The only person who could be called ‘teacher’ by Nalan Yanran, apart from Yun Yun, was unlikely to be anyone else. As the gaze shifted, beside Nalan Yanran stood a woman in a white dress. As she flew, her skirt fluttered, exuding an incomparable nobility and grace. Her exceptionally beautiful face added a touch of charm to the mountain wilderness. Such a face, aside from the newly appointed Clan Head of the Flower Sect, Yun Yun, could belong to no one else. “The scoundrels of the Heavenly Dark Sect, they actually ambushed us while we were fighting the murderer, causing Elder Qinghua to die a gruesome death under that beast’s claws. If we return this time, we will mobilize the entire sect to fight the Heavenly Dark Sect to the death!” Behind Yun Yun, an elderly woman, whose face was pale, exclaimed angrily. Bloodstains lingered on her lips, clear evidence of the fierce battle they had just endured. “We must not let these beasts off!” Upon hearing this, the other elders of the Flower Sect also growled in anger. “Elders, it is not the time to discuss this. The Heavenly Dark Sect is hot on our trail, clearly wanting to annihilate us. If we cannot escape this calamity, how can we fight them to the death?” Yun Yun shook her head, saying so. She had gradually adapted to her role as the Clan Head of the Flower Sect, and her demeanor now carried a certain weight. Moreover, with the help of Xiao Yan, she had completely refined the Dou Qi inherited from Granny Flower, reaching the level of Eight Star Dou Zun. Thus, the elders behind her did not dare to argue, only sighing in resignation. Seeing the elders of the Flower Sect quiet down, Yun Yun turned her head, but her eyebrows slightly furrowed. The supreme elders of their sect were in closed cultivation, so the ones who came on this journey included only one Nine Star Dou Zun elder, who had unfortunately fallen in the hands of the coalition of the Heavenly Dark Sect and the vicious beast. This led to a significant drop in their overall strength, allowing the Heavenly Dark Sect to chase them so desperately.
“Teacher, the Heavenly Dark Sect has two Nine Star Dou Zun experts. Given their speed, they will likely catch up soon,” Nalan Yanran said softly, looking at Yun Yun.
Yun Yun nodded, gently patting Nalan Yanran’s shoulder. “When the time comes, I will protect you and make sure you escape. Don’t worry about anything and focus on saving yourself.”
“But what about you, Teacher?” Nalan Yanran asked, her voice filled with concern.
“As the Clan Head of the Flower Sect, I must stand my ground,” Yun Yun replied, shaking her head. Her expression suddenly changed, and her figure paused abruptly. At the same time, she grabbed Nalan Yanran and quickly retreated.
*Boom!*
Just as Yun Yun stepped back, a fierce gust of wind rushed towards them, reducing a giant tree where they had been standing into dust.
“Hahahaha, Clan Head Yun Yun, there’s no point in struggling. It would be better for you and your disciple to accompany our Deputy Sect Head; it would make quite a story,” a harsh, grating laughter echoed, making Yun Yun and Nalan Yanran’s faces turn grave.
“Shameless scoundrel!” Nalan Yanran gritted her teeth and shouted angrily.
“I like that title,” a black-robed, tall and thin old man, who looked like a bamboo pole, appeared on the branch, smirking at Nalan Yanran.
*Whoosh, whoosh!*
As the old man appeared, a series of whistling sounds broke through the air, and more than ten figures quickly descended, landing on a clearing behind Yun Yun and the others.
“Hoh, Clan Head Yun Yun, I’ve said you can’t escape,” the leader, a middle-aged man with pale skin, wearing a luxurious purple robe, smiled as he looked at Yun Yun and Nalan Yanran. His tongue darted out, licking his lips at the sight of such a rare master and apprentice pair. To capture them would undoubtedly be a great achievement, especially since the master was the Flower Sect’s Clan Head.
“Liu Cang, are you trying to start a war between the Flower Sect and the Heavenly Dark Sect?” Yun Yun’s face darkened, and she rebuked coldly.
“Actually, I don’t want that. The Flower Sect has some troublesome old-timers in seclusion, but it doesn’t matter. We’ll kill the others and keep you two captive; they won’t know,” Liu Cang replied, smiling.
“Hehe, Deputy Sect Head, act quickly. If you delay, things might go wrong. This ancient domain is filled with vicious beasts, and many other forces are here as well. If they discover us, it will be a mess,” the man holding a purple fan said. He was the same man who had previously ambushed Xiao Yan, Demon Flower Fiend Lord. Surprisingly, he had survived Black Pole’s punch.
“Yes, Demon Flower is right. Deputy Sect Head, don’t wait too long.” An old man with a sinister face beside him laughed.
Hearing this, Liu Cang nodded and waved his hand, saying, “Capture them, except for Yun Yun and her disciple; the rest, kill them.”
“Yes!” Receiving Liu Cang’s command, the strongmen of the Heavenly Dark Sect responded and swiftly surrounded the group of the Flower Sect. Vast amounts of Dou Qi surged out of their bodies.
“Yanran, once I break through, you must flee quickly,” Yun Yun sighed, speaking softly.
“Teacher…” Nalan Yanran bit her lip, gripping her sword tightly, and took a deep breath. “If Teacher falls into their hands, living has no meaning for me. I’d rather die.”
“Ah, you child…” Seeing Nalan Yanran’s resolve, Yun Yun felt helpless. She knew Nalan Yanran had decided to fight to the death. If they failed today, the teacher and disciple would be stuck in this place forever.
“Attack!” A cold shout echoed, and the surrounding members of the Heavenly Dark Sect rushed forward, their fierce Dou Qi sweeping through the air.
*Boom, boom!*
Facing the encirclement, the Flower Sect elders paled, yet they fiercely resisted, driven by their wounded state. However, they were already weakened from recent escapes, leading to a disadvantage against the fully prepared Heavenly Dark Sect.
Yun Yun’s palm thrust out, and a torrential force surged, pushing a Heavenly Dark Sect member back, coughing blood. But two more advanced, forcing her to engage again.
“Hehe, Clan Head Yun Yun, it seems you’ll be in our hands. Rest assured, we’ll treat you well,” Demon Flower Fiend Lord, dodging Yun Yun’s attack, cackled coldly.
Yun Yun’s face hardened, pushing her Dou Qi to the limit. Her palm blasts enveloped the area, blocking the advances of even four combined Dou Zuns of the Heavenly Dark Sect.
*Boom!*
As Yun Yun fiercely defended, a dull sound came from the side, and a petite figure flew back, spewing blood.
“Yanran!” Seeing this, Yun Yun’s face changed, and she swept out a burst of energy, grabbing Nalan Yanran and pulling her back.
“Hehe, you can’t afford to be distracted in a fight,” the demon whispered as two shadowy figures attacked, their powerful blows hitting Yun Yun’s shoulder.
*Pfft!*
A sudden ambush caused Yun Yun to cough blood, stumbling back, and crashing into a boulder, another groan escaping her lips.
“Clan Head Yun Yun, once the Deputy Sect Head trains you, I’ll let your little lover visit you,” the fiend lord sneered, slowly advancing, his iron fan aiming at Yun Yun’s abdomen.
Seeing the impending attack, Yun Yun gritted her teeth and prepared to counter, but suddenly, a thunderous roar echoed from the sky, and a brilliant golden light burst overhead.
A massive golden silhouette crashed down, its huge fist striking the fiend lord, turning him into a pile of mush!
Seeing the fiend lord turned into pulp, the nearby Heavenly Dark Sect members paled, their fear palpable, and they scrambled to retreat.
“You hounds of the Heavenly Dark Sect, still as disgusting as ever!” The booming golden figure, towering several yards high, rumbled with a low, ominous tone, making Liu Cang’s face darken.
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