Chapter 79: Master, I Can't Hear

The star ship, squeezed to its limit, seemed to emit mournful cries.

"Third Junior Brother, the star ship will fall apart if we go on."

"Senior Brother, rest assured, I know what I'm doing; there are only several thousand li left, we'll arrive soon."

"This isn't a matter of whether or not we're in a hurry; the star ship.........."

"Don't worry, Senior Brother, I'll be fast; just endure a moment."

It shows no intention of slowing down, continuing to accelerate.

At Jinhai Yingdi, the endless coastline was shrouded by a massive formation, and more than ten female disciples of Jade Maiden Peak walked out from the formation.

The leading senior sister complained a bit.

"Senior Sister really, Divine Sword Peak only set out this morning; why are we being made to wait now? Even if we had a star ship, we wouldn't arrive until tomorrow at the earliest."

"Who knows? Perhaps Senior Sister misses Senior Brother Zhao."

"It's possible, after all we haven't seen each other in a year."

These female disciples were specially sent to welcome the Divine Sword Peak disciples, but reckoning the time, they definitely wouldn't arrive today, so they weren't in a hurry and started joking with each other.

But just as the women were horsing around, three star ships suddenly streaked across the sky like meteors.

"Do you see? Is that our Dao Yi Sect's star ship?"

"Looks like it, but how did they get here so fast?"

"That shouldn't be possible."

"They set out this morning, and it's already evening? That speed is a bit too exaggerated."

Before the women could regain their composure, the three star ships violently landed outside the formation; to say they landed is inaccurate—they practically crashed down.

A huge roar rose, kicking up thick dust and smoke, and all the Jade Maiden Peak female disciples were frightened stupid.

You can actually drive a star ship like that?

Before they could recover, a furious roar came from the distance behind, mixed with violent spiritual power, making hearts tremble.

"Rebellious disciples, stand still—you can't escape."

"What's going on? The Jade Maiden Peak disciples were completely bewildered by this sudden turn of events."

Then we saw Divine Sword Peak disciples leaping down from the star ships one after another; thankfully, they were indeed Divine Sword Peak disciples, so the people were correct.

"That..........."

Just as I was about to step forward and speak, I unexpectedly met Ye Zhangqing, Liu Shuang, and others; not daring to linger, Xu Jie grabbed the hand of that Jade Maiden Peak disciple.

"No time to explain—first enter the formation."

Sure enough, just as he had guessed, the master really gave chase; if it weren't for his reckless control of the star ship all the way, ignoring spirit‑stone consumption, he would probably have been blocked outright.

Amid the confusion of the Jade Maiden Peak disciples, he was directly dragged into the formation.

Behind him, Hong Zun watched this scene, his eyes bulging; especially when Ye Zhangqing entered the formation, Hong Zun could no longer hold back.

"Rebellious disciple, won't you stop? Stop!"

Too bad, no one paid him any heed; Liu Shuang pulled Ye Zhangqing and they quickly slipped into the formation.

By the time Hong Zun arrived, all the disciples had already entered the formation.

Although through the formation one could see the disciples' appearance and hear their voices, Hong Zun simply could not get inside.

This made him anxious.

His gaze locked onto the few inner disciples led by Zhao Zhengping, his eyes bloodshot, veins bulging as he spoke.

"Rebellious disciple, hurry up and get out!"

"Master, why must you be like this?"

Zhao Zhengping replied.

"Cut the nonsense, all of you get out!"

"Master, please forgive the disciple for being unable to obey."

Zhao Zhengping remained unmoved; Hong Zun turned his head to look at Liu Shuang, who was pulling Ye Zhangqing.

"Rebellious disciple, come out."

Liu Shuang, however, kept her head down, silent and unresponsive, showing no intention of coming out.

Not long after, Qing Shi arrived and immediately roared.

"Hong Zun, return my disciple Wang Yao."

"Are you fucking crazy?"

"My little Wang Yao used to be so well‑behaved; it's your disciples who corrupted her—return my disciple."

"You're sick; it's none of my business—if you're capable, make your disciple come out."

Through the formation, Qing Shi saw Wang Yao standing beside Lu Youyou, and tears immediately streamed down his face.

"Little Yao'er, I am your master."

Hearing Qing Shi's words, Wang Yao, like a child who has done wrong, lowered her head in shame, not daring to meet her master's gaze.

Compared to Xu Jie and the others, Wang Yao was still well‑behaved.

Seeing this, Qing Shi felt even more remorseful, looking and looking, 'My disciple is such a pure‑hearted person; it's those beasts who have led her astray.'

He glared fiercely at Zhao Zhengping and the others, then turned a loving gaze toward Wang Yao and said.

"Little Yao'er, Master knows, knows you were led astray by them; Master doesn't blame you—bring your junior brother Ye Zhangqing out first, listen and be good."

Wang Yao remained silent.

"Little Yao'er, have you forgotten what Master once told you? Master will not harm you."

"Be good, little Yao'er, bring your junior brother Ye Zhangqing out first."

Having almost shouted himself hoarse, Wang Yao still stayed silent, which made Qing Shi so anxious he couldn't help but shout.

Master's order: now bring your junior brother Ye Zhangqing out.

As soon as these words were spoken, Wang Yao finally reacted, raising her head to look at the Master, then at Ye Zhangqing beside her, before gritting her teeth and speaking.

Master.

Seeing Wang Yao finally willing to speak, Qing Shi was overjoyed; at least we can communicate.

Hey, little Yao'er, don't be afraid, Master isn't blaming you; now bring your junior brother Ye Zhangqing out, Master will show you a great treasure.

It was nothing but coaxing and deceit, yet Wang Yao shook her head, a look of determination gradually appearing in her eyes.

Master, things have come to this; you should give up, I cannot be without my junior brother Ye Zhangqing; let's meet again in a year.

Having said that, she turned and walked into the Formation together with Liu Shuang, Lu Youyou, Ye Zhangqing, and the others.

Seeing this, Qing Shi could no longer contain himself; his face changed instantly, eyes wide with anger.

Rebellious disciple, rebellious disciple, are you trying to anger me to death? Rebellious disciple, stand still!

No matter how Qing Shi shouted, Wang Yao gave no further reply; soon, the group disappeared from sight.

With the departure of those few, the only Inner Disciples left on the scene were Zhao Zhengping and Xu Jie.

Hong Zun narrowed his eyes slightly, his previous anger replaced by a cold smile as he spoke to Xu Jie.

Xu Jie, Master finally gives you one more chance: obediently send out the little Ye Zhangqing, and I can overlook what happened before.

Seeing Hong Zun like that, Xu Jie involuntarily shivered; he naturally knew this was the Master's reaction after being pushed to the limit—though appearing calm, from those narrowed eyes Xu Jie seemed to see a volcano about to erupt.

But we've come this far; handing over my junior brother Ye Zhangqing is simply impossible.

Bearing the Master's pressure, Xu Jie quickly showed a puzzled expression, hand to his ear, and loudly said to Hong Zun:

Ah, Master, what did you say?

Seeing this, Hong Zun's smile grew even colder.

Kid, don't keep pretending in front of me, Master...............

Ah, Master, what did you say? I can't hear.

I can't hear.