Chapter 233: Shocked Beyond Belief

Her voice trembled with tears, making anyone who heard it feel heartbroken.

Ye Xiaoliu's eyes also reddened, and past experiences flashed through her mind like a revolving lantern.

Two years ago, he was selected by his master to embark on the path of cultivation.

Because he cultivated the Profound Ice Seven Swords, he wandered with his master year after year.

The Profound Ice Seven Swords is extremely profound; its cultivation process is arduous, and he had almost lost contact with his family.

After achieving minor success in the Profound Ice Seven Swords, he was eager to return home, wasting no time setting out on the road back.

Returning home, he learned that his sister had also gained an immortal affinity and gone to the Azure Cloud Sect to cultivate; he felt overjoyed, thinking his sister had finally stepped onto the path of cultivation and secured a better future.

Immediately, he rushed to the Azure Cloud Sect, only to learn that his sister had gone out to participate in the Azure Prefecture Grand Competition.

Just then, his master was captured again by the Unceasing Gate.

To find his master and sister, he wandered everywhere, enduring countless hardships and dangers, and ended up in this destitute state.

Fortunately, fate smiled upon him, allowing him to finally see his sister and also meet the person who could save his master.

Ye Xiaoliu opened her arms and said gently yet firmly, "Xiaojie, big brother has come to see you."

The two embraced tightly, tears spilling from their eyes.

At this moment, time seemed to stand still, and everything around became blurry.

They seemed to have returned to the inseparable days of two years ago, those carefree times.

Their bodies trembled slightly, as if they were about to pour out the two years of longing and concern at this moment.

Lin Yang watched this heartwarming scene, a relieved smile appearing on his face.

Ye Xiaojie, as his most proud disciple, possessed extraordinary talent and was diligent and hardworking.

Seeing her able to reunite with her relatives, he felt genuine happiness from the bottom of his heart.

Just then.

Li Yilan beside them suddenly had red eyes, gazing longingly at Lin Yang.

Lin Yang blinked in confusion and asked, "What's wrong with you?"

Li Yilan pouted her lips and said in a coquettish tone, "Master, seeing my junior sister and brother reunited, I'm so moved I also want to hug you."

Lin Yang gave a helpless wry smile and said, "What's there to be moved about regarding your junior sister's matter!"

Li Yilan, however, would not give up; she simply lunged into Lin Yang's embrace and clung tightly to him.

Lin Yang instantly felt a wave of warmth, only then realizing that Li Yilan had blossomed into a graceful young lady, her feminine curves fully revealed.

Lin Yang hastily called out, "Enough, enough, you've already hugged."

But Li Yilan not only had no intention of letting go, she held him even tighter, mumbling, "No, I want to hug a little longer."

Lin Yang took a deep breath, trying to calm the slight helplessness within.

Yet Li Yilan clung tightly to his arm, leaning against him like a spoiled little cat.

Thinking back to how Li Yilan, after being tragically hunted down and taken under his wing, later had her parents killed by the Xiao Clan, it was truly sorrowful.

And as a teacher, he always cared for his disciples with utmost devotion, his protective feelings evident; how could he bear to push away this disciple who relied on him so much?

After Li Yilan got her way, her peach-blossom cheeks bloomed with a satisfied smile.

Her eyes narrowed into crescent moons, the hand holding Lin Yang's arm unconsciously tightening a bit more, enjoying it immensely.

Meanwhile, the conversation between Ye Xiaoliu and Ye Xiaojie, the two siblings, gradually drew to a close.

Ye Xiaoliu learned from her sister that, after joining the Azure Cloud Sect and becoming Lin Yang's disciple, under his meticulous guidance Ye Xiaojie's cultivation path went smoothly, all kinds of cultivation resources were abundantly available, and her life was stable and fulfilling.

Lin Yang not only imparted his cultivation knowledge wholeheartedly but also often cared for Ye Xiaojie's daily life; this meticulous concern allowed her cultivation to advance by leaps and bounds.

Hearing this, Ye Xiaoliu's respect for Lin Yang grew a little more.

In his heart, Lin Yang was not only a powerful cultivator but also a trustworthy good teacher.

And Ye Xiaojie, upon hearing her brother's tale of wandering and enduring hardships, felt her heart tighten instantly.

Ye Xiaoliu, in order to find her master captured by the Unceasing Gate and herself who had gone out to compete in the Azure Prefecture Grand Competition, endured wind and rain, faced setbacks everywhere, and even brushed with death multiple times.

Thinking of this, Ye Xiaojie's eye sockets instantly moistened.

But when she learned that it was Lin Yang who had reached out to rescue her brother,

her anxious heart finally eased a little.

In Ye Xiaojie's heart, Lin Yang was like an omnipotent guardian deity, no matter what difficulties or obstacles arose.

As long as the master was present, every problem could be readily solved.

Ye Xiaojie, filled with gratitude, hurried to Lin Yang's front and bent her knees.

With a "plop," she knelt on the ground.

Her voice tinged with a hint of sobbing, she sincerely said, "Master, thank you for saving my brother."

"If it weren't for you, Xiaojie truly couldn't imagine what my brother would have suffered."

"This kindness, Xiaojie will never forget in a lifetime."

Lin Yang smiled, his eyes full of indulgence, waved his big hand, and said gently, "It's nothing; hurry up and get up. Let's go inside first."

At this moment, Lin Yang's mind was preoccupied with the matter of the Unceasing Gate.

That faction aims to unify the Mysterious Yellow Continent, and their goal happens to be the same as his.

Whether they become enemies or allies.

That calls for careful consideration.

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement.

Following behind Lin Yang, they prepared to enter the side courtyard.

Just then, a hurried footsteps sounded from the gate.

The Grand Elder led a group of elders rushing over in haste.

Their foreheads were covered in sweat, their expressions slightly panicked.

Upon hearing the news of Lin Yang's return, they dared not delay even a moment, set aside their tasks, and hurried out to greet him.

During this period, Lin Yang displayed extraordinary strength and superb strategy in his clashes with other forces.

Against powerful foes, he always responded calmly, turning danger into safety, and had long become the mainstay in everyone's hearts.

Moreover, the Great Dao Sect came to cause trouble, making many unreasonable demands; tensions rose between the two sides, and the matter remained unresolved.

Everyone hoped Lin Yang would come up with a proper response.

The Grand Elder was about to speak and report on the Great Dao Sect's affair.

Lin Yang raised his hand to interrupt, speaking calmly: 'I already know about this matter; there's no need to rush.'

'Right now, I have more important matters to attend to.'

Upon hearing this, although they were filled with curiosity,

but knowing Lin Yang always acted after careful thought, surely he had his own considerations, so they refrained from asking further.

Just then, a sharp piercing sound came from the horizon.

The crowd followed the sound and saw the God Controlling Sect's Grand Ancestor, Jiang Taomu, stepping through the air.

Jiang Taomu was surrounded by powerful spiritual energy fluctuations, his robes fluttering in the wind like a descending deity.

As soon as Jiang Taomu landed, everyone's eyes turned to him, full of questioning.

Previously, Jiang Taomu had volunteered to pursue and kill Chu Xiong, and everyone was eager to know the outcome.

Jiang Taomu shook his head slightly and sighed, saying, 'I failed to kill Chu Xiong.'

'On the way, the Peak Master summoned me back.'

Having said that, he quickly walked to Lin Yang, bowed respectfully, and said with a hint of awe, 'Peak Master, Jiang Taomu returns to report.'

Jiang Shan Hai heard this and secretly pondered.

This time, the Grand Ancestor obeyed Lin Yang's recall order; it seems he has sincerely submitted to Lin Yang.

By now, the God Controlling Sect, for its own interests and safety, likely can only follow and submit.

Nangong Batian, meanwhile, sized up Lin Yang from head to toe, puzzled in his heart.

This person looks utterly ordinary, lacking any powerful spiritual aura or special demeanor—what ability does he have that could make Jiang Taomu so devoted?

Faced with the varied gazes of the crowd, Lin Yang seemed oblivious, his expression as calm as water.

He turned to Jiang Taomu and said, 'Follow me; I have questions for you.'

Jiang Taomu bowed and replied, 'As you command.'

The two were about to leave.

Just then, a sharp voice suddenly rang out.

'Wait! I have something to say to you.'