Chapter 185: Wang Zhen Captured

The next morning, dawn broke.

Ye Xiaoliu and Master Wang Zhen walked side by side, their silhouettes stretched long by the warm morning light.

Ahead, the majestic and imposing mountain gate of the Azure Cloud Sect loomed faintly within the misty clouds, like a mysterious gate leading to the fairy realm.

Ye Xiaoliu lifted their gaze, eyes full of curiosity and anticipation, and couldn't help but speak.

"Master, this Azure Cloud Sect truly is extraordinarily magnificent."

Master Wang Zhen nodded slightly, his expression calm, and said solemnly: "In this region, the Azure Cloud Sect can indeed be considered to have deep foundations."

"Today we have come to seek Ye Xiaodie; we must observe proper etiquette and must not overstep our bounds."

The two approached the mountain gate steadily; the guard disciples instantly became alert, their swords whooshing out with a flash of cold light, as the leading disciple shouted.

"Who goes there?"

"Report your name!"

Master Wang Zhen remained calm, stepped forward, and announced loudly: "We are visitors from the Mystic Ice Sect of Central Province, here specifically to seek our sect's disciple, Ye Xiaodie."

Upon hearing this, the guard disciples blinked in surprise and exchanged glances.

Learning that they were from the Mystic Ice Sect far away in Central Province, they all lowered their weapons, their attitude instantly turning respectful.

One of them hurried inside to report.

Not long after, Grand Elder Mao Ping of the Azure Cloud Sect strode out.

His gaze was like a torch, sharply sizing up the two.

Upon learning they had come from the Mystic Ice Sect to seek their sect disciple's younger sister, Ye Xiaodie, his wary expression instantly turned into a warm smile.

"Ah, honored guests of the Mystic Ice Sect—my apologies for the slight!"

Mao Ping greeted them with a sincere smile.

"Our Azure Cloud Sect does indeed have someone named Ye Xiaodie."

"Please follow me."

Under Mao Ping's guidance, they followed the winding mountain path toward Heavenly Dao Peak.

……

Upon arriving at Heavenly Dao Peak, Zhou Tianming and Xiao Hei were in the courtyard.

Seeing the group approach, Zhou Tianming hurried to rise and greet them, while Xiao Hei lounged to the side, his golden slit pupils curiously observing the newcomers.

The Grand Elder introduced Xiao Hei and Zhou Tianming: "This is Ye Xiaoliu, the elder brother of Ye Xiaodie."

He then turned to Wang Zhen and Ye Xiaoliu: "These two are my Heavenly Dao Peak's disciples, Xiao Hei and Zhou Tianming."

Ye Xiaoliu bowed slightly, unable to hide his urgency, and asked: "Senior Xiao Hei, Senior Brother Zhou, I heard my younger sister Ye Xiaodie has entered the immortal sect here—how is she faring?"

Zhou Tianming smiled faintly, speaking calmly: "Senior Sister Ye Xiaodie is exceptionally gifted; after entering Master Lin Yang's sect, her cultivation has progressed rapidly."

"She is currently accompanying an elder to Azure Province to prepare for the Azure Province Grand Tournament, so you need not worry."

Hearing that his sister was safe, Ye Xiaoliu felt the heavy stone in his heart finally drop.

At the same time, he became full of curiosity about this mysterious Master Lin Yang.

"I don't know where Master Lin Yang is; I wish to meet him in person to express my gratitude for his guidance of Ye Xiaodie."

"Master has already gone to Azure Province to prepare for the Grand Tournament; I fear we cannot meet him soon," Zhou Tianming said with a hint of regret.

Upon learning he could not see Lin Yang, Ye Xiaoliu felt a bit disappointed but also expressed understanding.

After conversing with everyone, he and his master prepared to take their leave.

However, the moment they turned, the sky suddenly changed color.

A blinding bolt of blood-red light, like a ferocious blade, instantly tore through the clouds, shattering the former tranquility.

Immediately after,

A deep, muffled roar rang out, as if heaven and earth were collapsing, shaking everyone's ears painfully.

Everyone looked up in terror, only to see a black-robed figure descend like a phantom.

He exuded a strong dark aura; wherever he passed, the air seemed corroded by an evil force, emitting a sizzling sound.

"Not good!" Master Wang Zhen's face changed instantly; acting on instinct, he quickly shielded Ye Xiaoliu behind him.

But the black-robed old man's eyes flashed like lightning, locking onto Wang Zhen like a hungry wolf on prey, directly targeting Master Wang Zhen.

Instantly, he flickered and lunged forward like lightning.

His overwhelming power seemed to block out the sky, capable of obliterating everything.

Boom!

Yet as the black-robed old man's strike fell, the Nine Dragon Mystic Heaven Banner immediately reacted.

An equally terrifying attack slammed fiercely toward the black-robed old man.

The immense power even left Mao Ping stunned.

When did the Azure Cloud Sect possess such formidable power?

The black-robed old man's eyes flashed like lightning!

All he saw was a flash of white.

The next second, the Nine Dragon Mystic Heaven Banner slapped him away, smashing a mountain peak to pieces.

Seeing this, everyone gasped.

Mao Ping stammered, "Did we win? Did we win?"

Zhou Tianming narrowed his eyes and immediately said:

"Run!"

After all, he knew the Grand Formation his master had prepared could not stop that person—it only managed to repel him.

Hearing this, everyone immediately prepared to flee.

However.

The black-robed old man, coming from the shattered mountaintop like a black crow, rushed over with an aura that could destroy heaven and earth.

At the same time, he muttered incantations.

"A bunch of ants, dare to think they can stop me from carrying out my duty?"

"Seeking death!"

Boom!

The black-robed old man grew angry and fully erupted; his powerful pressure directly suppressed the Nine Dragons Profound Heaven Banner.

The second attack that shattered the Nine Dragons Profound Heaven Banner came, and Wang Zhen had no time to react before the black-robed old man seized him.

After all, the Nine Dragons Profound Heaven Banner has limited abilities; moreover, the old man before them is no ordinary person, terrifyingly strong.

"Master!"

Ye Xiaoliu cried out, her long sword instantly drawn, cold light flashing.

Heedless of everything, he charged at the black-robed old man; his sword moves were fierce and ruthless, carrying the unique icy chill of the Profound Ice Sect.

However.

The black-robed old man merely waved his hand lightly, and an invisible powerful force flung him away, slamming him heavily to the ground.

He glanced, then said, "Today I didn't come for you; go where it's cool."

Immediately.

The black-robed old man again flung Ye Xiaoliu away.

Ye Xiaoliu, upon landing, immediately dragged her injured body, staring firmly at the black-robed old man.

"Release my master at once."

Even though he could barely stand, his gaze remained like lightning.

However, the black-robed old man's target was Wang Zhen; he paid no heed to Ye Xiaoliu.

The black-robed old man immediately prepared to leave.

And Ye Xiaoliu, seeing this, looked toward the nearby Elder Mao Ping and said.

"Elder, please intervene and save my master."

Upon hearing this.

Mao Ping was stunned, thinking.

Even your master has been captured, and you can't even resist.

How can I save your master?

Furthermore, this person seems to have come for Wang Zhen.

He has nothing to do with the Qingyun Sect at all.

Moreover, the Qingyun Sect cannot save him either.

However.

The other party is also from the Profound Ice Sect of Zhongzhou, and is the brother of Lin Yang's disciple Ye Xiaojie.

Logically and emotionally, there is a connection between them.

If we do not intervene to rescue, it would be unjustifiable.