Shu Mountain, the Demon Locking Pagoda space.
Ye You had just found the space where Xu Lingzhi and Xu Changsheng were imprisoned and was about to go to the depths of the space to rescue them when Ye Ling appeared before them.
"Brother?"
Seeing Ye Ling appear, Ye You quickly asked with concern, "Are you alright?"
Although Ye You had asked Ye Ling to deal with that peculiar creature and pretended to be fine, she was extremely worried in her heart.
Now that she saw Ye Ling coming, Ye You secretly breathed a sigh of relief, but her expression could no longer be maintained.
Ye Ling smiled wryly and shook his head, "I'm fine for now. I'll explain everything after we're done here."
"Okay." Ye You nodded, then noticed the little white fox lying on Ye Ling's shoulder, a hint of curiosity flashing in her eyes. "Where did this little fox come from? It's so cute."
As Ye You reached out to touch it, Ye Ling quickly took a step back, startled, and said, "Her name is Chu. Little You, don't touch her randomly."
"What... Brother, why are you so stingy?" Ye You pouted.
At this moment, Chu had concealed all the collapsing laws around her, appearing just like an ordinary little fox. Ye You couldn't sense any threat from Chu and thought it was just a pet Ye Ling had found somewhere.
However, Ye Ling knew very well that although Chu looked like a harmless little fox now, she was ultimately an extremely dangerous source of peril that could erupt at any moment.
Ye Ling did not want Ye You and Xu Xiaoqing to interact too much with Chu, so he could only transmit his voice to Ye You, briefly explaining what had happened.
"Brother?"
After hearing Ye Ling's transmitted message, Ye You's expression changed slightly. Realizing that the little fox on Ye Ling's shoulder was a monster that could potentially destroy the universe, she could no longer maintain her composure and find Chu cute. Da Feng Novel Network.
However, Ye You dared not show her shock, fearing she might disturb the little fox.
She could only change the subject, "Xu Changsheng and the Shu Mountain Sect Master are imprisoned in this level of space. Let's hurry to rescue them, lest something unexpected happens."
Xu Xiaoqing, who had been curious about the private conversation between Ye Ling and Ye You, immediately shifted her attention back from Chu upon hearing Ye You's words and nodded vigorously, "Yes, yes! The Sect Master and the Great Elder are still imprisoned in the Demon Locking Pagoda. The priority is to rescue them!"
"You all should go back..." As soon as Xu Xiaoqing finished speaking, a deep voice came from the depths of the space, "I am guarding here, and no one can pass."
Hearing the voice from the depths of the space, Xu Xiaoqing was startled. She looked in the direction of the sound and saw a middle-aged man in a long robe emerging from the shadows.
Xu Xiaoqing exclaimed, "Third Elder!"
This middle-aged man was precisely Xu Cai, the Third Elder of Shu Mountain, who had betrayed Shu Mountain along with Xu Gui and attacked the Shu Mountain Sect Master and the Great Elder.
Xu Cai was originally the most gentle and refined elder in Shu Mountain, known for his kind demeanor and well-loved by the disciples.
But no one had expected that Xu Cai would betray Shu Mountain along with Xu Gui!
As Xu Cai emerged, he glanced indifferently at the three of them, and a flying sword slowly materialized beside him.
He said lightly, "You all stop here, and I will pretend I haven't seen you."
Xu Cai had been staying in the Demon Locking Pagoda space and was unaware of the events in Shu Mountain. He still believed that Xu Gui had completely taken over Shu Mountain and become the Sect Master.
Xu Xiaoqing quickly said to Xu Cai, "Third Elder, the Second Elder has been executed. Please don't be stubborn and move aside quickly!"
"Xu Gui has been executed?" Hearing Xu Xiaoqing's words, Xu Cai's pupils contracted sharply, and his body trembled.
However, he quickly calmed down and said coldly to Xu Xiaoqing, "Do not speak nonsense. If you leave now, I can still spare your lives."
"Otherwise, when Xu Gui finds out, none of you will be able to leave!"
It was clear that Xu Cai believed Xu Xiaoqing was talking nonsense to trick him.
Seeing that Xu Cai would not yield, Xu Xiaoqing became anxious and quickly said to Ye Ling, "Senior, the Third Elder must have been threatened by the Second Elder. I believe that given his character, he would never betray Shu Mountain. I hope Senior can show mercy!"
"Mm."
Ye Ling nodded in response to Xu Xiaoqing.
Whether a person's heart is righteous or not can often be seen in their eyes.
Ye Ling could see guilt and struggle in Xu Cai's eyes. From the expression in Xu Cai's eyes alone, Ye Ling knew that Xu Cai was acting under duress.
Seeing that Ye Ling and the other two had no intention of leaving, Xu Cai's gaze turned fierce, and he gritted his teeth, "I will warn you one last time, leave immediately..."
Before Xu Cai could finish speaking, Ye Ling instantly appeared behind him and patted his shoulder, saying, "Stop warning. What Xiaoqing said is true."
"If you surrender obediently, you'll be saving everyone's time."
So fast!
Upon realizing that Ye Ling had teleported behind him, Xu Cai's pupils contracted sharply, and he broke out in a cold sweat!
He was, after all, a seventh-rank异士 (Yi Shi - a term often used in novels for cultivators with special abilities). Although his strength was inferior to Xu Gui's, he was still considered a top-tier expert in China, not someone who couldn't even see another person's movements!
But now, he didn't even know how Ye Ling had appeared behind him!
"You, you..."
Xu Cai trembled, his heart churning with immense waves, his entire body stiffening, and he dared not move for a moment.
Ye Ling chuckled, "Do you still want to struggle a bit?"
"However, I won't hold back next."
Xu Cai's body trembled slightly. Although Ye Ling's tone was calm, he felt an unimaginable pressure from it!
Xu Cai had a premonition that if he moved even an inch, he would be utterly annihilated!
This was no joke!
Overwhelmed by fear, Xu Cai sighed heavily, and the long sword hovering beside him clanged to the ground.
Thump...
"I understand..." Xu Cai knelt on the ground, knowing he couldn't stop Ye Ling.
However, a look of relief appeared on his face.
The strength Ye Ling was displaying far exceeded his imagination.
Xu Gui was definitely no match for Ye Ling. Xiaoqing was not lying... Xu Gui's reign was over.
Shu Mountain was saved.
Thinking of this, Xu Cai's lips curved slightly, and he said with relief, "The Sect Master and the Great Elder are both imprisoned in the depths of this space. They are both fine and unharmed."
Ye Ling gave Xu Cai a deep look, said nothing more, and turned to walk towards the depths of this space.
"Third Elder..."
Xu Xiaoqing looked at the Third Elder kneeling on the ground, a trace of heartache flashing in her eyes.
Her master was the disciple of the Third Elder, so by extension, she belonged to the Third Elder's faction...
Seeing her grand-master kneeling there, Xu Xiaoqing felt extremely uncomfortable.
Ye You noticed Xu Xiaoqing's dejected mood and smiled, patting her shoulder, "Let's go. Rescuing them is the priority now."
"Mm, mm..."
Upon hearing Ye You's words, Xu Xiaoqing immediately nodded, composed herself, and, along with Ye You, walked past Xu Cai and hurried towards the depths of the space.
Xu Cai knelt on the ground, looking at the flying sword lying beside him, and his entire being seemed to age considerably.
"A betrayer of one's master and sect is not fit to live... Master, I come to confess my sins."
Xu Cai sighed heavily, reached out to pick up the flying sword, and placed it at his own throat, preparing to commit suicide.
However, Ye Ling's voice then echoed in Xu Cai's ears, "Although I don't know why you betrayed Shu Mountain, your master would only forgive you if you lived to atone."
Hearing Ye Ling's words, Xu Cai trembled violently!