Chapter 132: Yuan Xue'er flies into a rage; as master, I naturally have my own measure

Put away your utterly hypocritical and disgusting nonsense; in my previous life, amidst the pool of blood, I had already seen through your vile soul.

How could you possibly truly repent?

You agree, right?

Seeing the lie exposed on the spot, Yuan Xue'er no longer bothered to pretend; the fragility on her face vanished instantly.

In its place came a ferocious and arrogant expression; she threw her head back and laughed loudly: "Good! Good! Very good!"

Zhou Tianming, it seems you truly hate me to the bone.

Since you refuse the path I offered, I'll just slay you here—saves you the trouble of seeking revenge.

Before she could finish.

A flash of cold light flickered in her eyes as she swung her bare hand violently.

In an instant.

Those four iron chains, like awakened primordial beasts, surged with dark light, carrying a violent force capable of crushing everything.

Frenzied howls twisted Zhou Tianming's flesh and blood, as well as his bones.

Li Yilan and Ye Xiaodie, seeing this, had their eyes instantly turn red; without hesitation they rushed forward to save Zhou Tianming.

The Grand Elder, however, reached out to stop them, saying, "Li lass, Ye lass, that person's power is unfathomable; even I, from afar, felt a deep-seated fear and soul-trembling just from a single glance."

You are no match for her; do not act rashly!

Moreover, he knew this matter had escalated to another level—something Li Yilan and Ye Xiaodie could not resolve.

Even if the entire Azure Cloud Sect were mobilized, it could not be resolved.

For now, only Lin Yang can be relied upon.

But Li Yilan and Ye Xiaodie were filled with anxiety; they couldn't spare a thought for these concerns.

In their hearts, Zhou Tianming was like a beloved younger brother; if they now stood by and let him die, how could they face his spirit for the rest of their lives?

How could they face their own conscience?

Ye Xiaodie's eyes reddened as she urgently said, "Grand Elder, if we don't go save our junior brother, must we just watch him die?"

The Grand Elder stared, unable to avoid falling into hesitation.

Li Yilan and Ye Xiaodie seized the opportunity, unleashed their abilities, bypassed the Grand Elder, and rushed toward Zhou Tianming and Yuan Xue'er.

Come back, Li lass, Ye lass—don't act impulsively.

Ah, you...

The Grand Elder watched the two rush fearlessly toward Yuan Xue'er, knowing he could not stop them.

He immediately glanced at the elders and peak masters behind him, then decisively declared: "Everyone, spare no expense, give your all to protect Li Yilan and Ye Xiaodie, then find a way to rescue that youth!"

Yes!

In this critical moment of life and death, nobody faltered; they all responded in unison.

Just as they were about to act.

Lin Yang suddenly spoke: "Nobody act rashly."

Everyone's steps halted; Li Yilan and Ye Xiaodie also stopped upon hearing the order.

Lin Yang turned his head to look at Jiang Tai Mu, his expression calm: "To save Zhou Tianming, one need only enter the Black Cloud and sever those four iron chains."

Do you dare?

Suddenly being asked this by Lin Yang, Jiang Tai Mu froze.

Although Yuan Xue'er was merely a coalescence of spiritual power, the strength she displayed was terrifyingly immense; even her aura bore a trace of imperial majesty, a presence only found in the Great Emperor Realm.

He was a late-stage Quasi-Emperor, he—

Lin Yang, seeing this, merely gave a faint smile.

Then.

He lifted his gaze toward that mass of black cloud.

At this moment.

Zhou Tianming had already prepared himself to die, even as the chains frenziedly gnawed at his flesh and bones.

Yet he clenched his teeth, refusing to utter a sound.

He even forced himself to lift his head, glaring angrily at Yuan Xue'er: "Is that all your strength?"

Yuan Xue'er, thoroughly enraged, increased her power output.

Zhou Tianming instantly felt the pain intensify, his face nearly contorting; he clenched his fists, his heart full of resentment.

Could it be that, after being reborn once, I am still destined to perish here?

I am unwilling!

But what can be done now?

Forget it.

If there is a next life, I will become a vengeful ghost and make sure Yuan Xue'er finds no peace!

It's a pity that I became Lin Yang's disciple; he treated me well, giving me the Chaos Heavenly Pearl and the Chaos Heavenly Record, yet I have not repaid his kindness before my death.

I will repay him in the next life.

He slowly closed his eyes.

However.

Just as he was overwhelmed with sorrow, Lin Yang's voice came through clearly.

"Disciple, do not despair; Master has come to save you."

Immediately after.

Lin Yang, with an agile posture, fearlessly charged toward the Black Cloud.

Zhou Tianming heard the sound, his eyes snapped open, shocked and anxious.

He never imagined that in this world only his enemies would think of him; he never expected to still have a master, and that his master would still care for him.

He smiled with satisfaction.

It was all worth it.

However, there's no need to waste the master's life on his own affairs.

He said, "Master, don't come over; this person is formidable, you're no match for her—run!"

Although Yuan Xue'er before him was merely a manifestation of spiritual power, she was ultimately a Great Emperor, far beyond what the current Lin Yang could handle—there's no need to risk the master's life for him.

Lin Yang, however, returned a confident smile and said, "Disciple, rest assured; as the master, I know my limits."

He finished speaking.

Lin Yang's speed did not wane as he charged straight into the black clouds.

That black cloud is where the four iron chains are truly controlled; Yuan Xue'er is merely a spiritual manifestation—killing or sparing her changes nothing about the situation.

At present, the only way to save Zhou Tianming is to destroy the iron chains inside the black cloud.

Naturally, Yuan Xue'er beside him also saw this sight; out of the corner of her eye she glanced at Zhou Tianming, her face full of mockery.

"Your master?"

"What do you want?" Seeing Yuan Xue'er's interest in Lin Yang, Zhou Tianming couldn't help but grow nervous.

Seeing Zhou Tianming nervous, Yuan Xue'er gave a light smile and said, "I'm also curious—you've always been proud and aloof, never placing anyone in your sights, let alone taking a master; yet now you've taken such a person as your master?"

"Yuan Xue'er, I warn you—drop your thoughts and don't lay a hand on him," Zhou Tianming warned.

Yuan Xue'er chuckled: "What strength do you have to warn me?"

"Do you still think you have the strength of a Great Emperor?"

"Ridiculous!"

"Daring to be reborn, scheming to avenge a past-life grudge—how absurd!"

"Since you care so much about him, I'll kill him before your eyes, leaving you to die in despair."

She had just paid special attention to Lin Yang's strength; this person's aura was feeble, she hardly noticed him—such trash, she could kill one with a single blow.

Zhou Tianming's face contorted as he glared at Yuan Xue'er and roared, "Yuan Xue'er, if you dare touch my master, I… even as a ghost I won't let you go."

Yuan Xue'er snorted coldly, "I wasn't afraid when you became an emperor—what's there to fear if you're a ghost?"

"Let me tell you, your master will surely die today!"

She finished speaking.

Yuan Xue'er's form flickered, and she merged into that mass of black cloud.

For a moment, the black clouds surged, lightning flashed and thunder rumbled, as if they would devour everything here.