Chapter 2179

the heaven-defying monster of Emperor Sovereign Realm cultivation

Having confirmed that this person was not Xu Jie, the Li family elder's eyes flashed with a cold glint.

Although Xu Jie was important to the Li family, an ant at the Emperor Sovereign Realm was utterly meaningless.

Furthermore, this kid before him was still so oblivious to danger, and he thoroughly disliked that look.

Another stream of Línglì was shot into Xu Jie's body; this time, the Línglì was even more violent and tyrannical, wandering through his meridians like a series of bone-scraping steel blades.

The excruciating pain caused Xu Jie's forehead veins to bulge, and he let out a muffled anguished cry from his throat.

Looking at Xu Jie's pained appearance, the Li family elder said lightly.

「I, in my lifetime, have seen many stubborn people and many who are not afraid of death, but there are still many things in this world more terrifying than death, such as............ a fate worse than death. 」

「Your mouth is very stubborn, but I happen to enjoy punishing stubborn people, junior. I hope you can hold on a bit longer so I can enjoy myself thoroughly. 」

At this moment, Xu Jie was already unable to answer the Li family elder's words.

That intense pain made him clearly feel as if his body were being sliced inch by inch.

Furthermore, the Línglì contained another force that ensured he would not lose consciousness, but instead remain extremely lucid, feeling every bit of pain in his body.

In the secret chamber, the anguished cries shifted from muffled to shrill, and fresh blood began to seep from every pore on his body.

In just a few breaths, Xu Jie turned into a bloody figure, his robes, hair, and every inch of his skin stained red with blood.

Just as the Li family elder was enjoying himself, outside the secret chamber, the steward also successfully brought Hongyun.

He let the two enter; upon seeing Xu Jie's gruesome state inside the secret chamber, both could not help but suck in a breath of cold air.

In such a short time, he no longer resembled a person.

Turning his head to look at the two people standing dazed on the spot, the Li family elder said in a calm tone.

「Go see if this person is Xu Jie. 」

These words were directed at Hongyun; the first time he had a blank stare, the second time he still showed no reaction, and only on the third time did Hongyun startle back to his senses.

Under the gaze of the Li family elder, he then slowly stepped forward, merely glancing a few times before Hongyun turned his head and spoke with a troubled expression.

「I can't tell; it's all covered in blood. 」

Upon hearing that, the Li family elder casually formed a seal; a stream of Línglì enveloped Xu Jie, quickly washing away the blood all over his body and revealing his true appearance.

This time, Hongyun finally got a clear look.

After confirming repeatedly, he turned and shook his head at the Li family elder.

「It's not him. 」

Upon hearing that, the Li family elder said nothing, merely casting a faint glance at the steward beside him.

But that single glance made the steward instantly feel as if he had fallen into an ice cellar.

Having seized the wrong person, the steward at once lost any thought of claiming credit, and hurriedly knelt to beg for mercy.

「Please punish me, Elder. 」

Since we have confirmed that this person is not Xu Jie, there is no point in holding back any further.

Coincidentally, the Li family elder's heart was also filled with seething resentment; had it not been for his reservations, he would have long since destroyed the Dao One Immortal Sect.

For now, he would first take out his anger on this brat; having lived so long, he naturally had mastered many methods of tormenting people.

Soon, shrill anguished cries echoed again within the secret chamber.

Rather than rushing to kill him, killing him would be too lenient for this brat.

At the same time, within the Dao One Immortal Sect, Qi Xiong, Ye Zhangqing, Bai Hua Xianzi and several other female disciples, Lin Potian, Qin Shanhai, as well as Yun Xiantai, and even Huang Lao and Zuo Fu gathered inside Hong Zun's Dong Fu.

Just moments ago, Hong Zun had been rescued and brought back, though his whole body was wounded, causing everyone present to frown tightly.

At this moment, Zuo Fu was treating Hong Zun, having already administered healing pills, but because the injuries were severe, Zuo Fu still personally took action.

Even though his cultivation level meant he was not a Pill Master, he could forcibly use his own Línglì to heal Hong Zun's wounds, and the effect was still remarkably good.

No one dared to disturb them, and even their breathing seemed to have become much lighter.

At present, no one knows what happened or who attacked Hong Zun, but the most crucial thing right now is still treating his injuries.

Under Zuo Fu's treatment, as a mouthful of black blood was spat out, Hong Zun finally came to slowly.

His body remained weak, but at least he was conscious.

Seeing this, Qi Xiong and the others secretly breathed a sigh of relief, but just then, the first moment after Hong Zun woke up...

At first he seemed still not fully conscious, merely muttering under his breath.

「Traitor, don't flee, traitor, don't flee.................. 」

The voice started as tiny as a mosquito, gradually grew louder, and eventually everyone present could hear it clearly.

For a moment, no one knew what Hong Zun meant by this, who had attacked him, and what would happen next.

What followed immediately was chaos.

「Disciple, Xu Jie, traitor, release my disciple................ 」

These chaotic, nonsensical utterances.

Everyone's brows were tightly furrowed, and at that moment, Hong Zun, who seemed to have regained some awareness, struggled to lift his head and look around.

Upon seeing Qi Xiong and the other senior brothers, Hong Zun seemed to have grasped a lifeline, summoning his last strength to seize Qi Xiong's sleeve and shout loudly.

「Save him, Senior Brother, save him................. 」

「Junior Brother, what's going on? 」

「Save Xu Jie, save Xu Jie, save him, Senior Brother. 」

Qi Xiong still hadn't figured out what was happening when Hong Zun, overcome by agitation, suffered a surge of qi and blood to his heart and collapsed again.

Nevertheless, from his final words, everyone still managed to guess something.

Xu Jie has met with misfortune.

Hong Zun's severe injuries are surely related to Xu Jie; at present, Xu Jie's whereabouts are unknown, and it is likely he was taken by someone.

Qi Xiong's expression was grim—who exactly...............

As for Xu Jie, Qi Xiong and the others were naturally not truly angry; at most it was like an elder in the family wanting to give a junior a lesson.

But if an outsider were to intervene, they definitely couldn't agree.

Ye Zhangqing, who had not spoken from beginning to end, also had a grim expression now; he turned to Huang Lao, who had been standing guard beside him.

"Huang Lao, thanks for the trouble."

"You little brat..............."

Hearing that, Huang Lao cursed with a laugh, but still nodded, and then his figure vanished from the spot.

Xu Jie's life or death is currently unknown; there's no time for Qi Xiong and the others to investigate slowly.

Ye Zhangqing also didn't hesitate, directly letting Huang Lao act.

After all, if the other side acts, it will definitely be faster and more effective than Qi Xiong and the others.

As for Qi Xiong, he respectfully asked Zuo Fu.

"Senior, my junior brother's injury..............."

"Can be saved."

Zuo Fu also didn't waste words, directly replied, and Qi Xiong performed a salute to thank him.

"Then I'll trouble you, senior."

Seeing Zuo Fu nod, Qi Xiong didn't linger, flicked his robe, turned and strode out of the room.

Obviously he went to deal with Xu Jie's matter.

Even if we have to use the entire Sect's power, we must rescue Xu Jie; we absolutely cannot let anything happen.