Luo Li and Jun Moxiao had been cultivating together since childhood, their synergy in battle remarkable. They both utilized the Nine Changes of the God Dragon, moving elusively through the sky, their forms shifting unpredictably. Streaks of sword light constantly shot out from all directions, and for a time, they fought evenly with the Supreme Elder of the Outer Cloud Sword Sect.
The Supreme Elder was rather frustrated. He had never expected that, as a mighty cultivator at the Ninth Layer of the Shaping God Realm, he would be unable to defeat these two youngsters who were still wet behind the ears.
From a distance, the disciples of the Outer Cloud Sword Sect watched, their hearts pounding with fear. The cultivation base of this young boy and girl greatly exceeded theirs, yet they were much younger.
The injured Shaping God Realm Elders had all crawled to the periphery, leaning against the walls as they watched the earth-shattering battle. Li Qingshan, in particular, couldn't help but sigh at the sight. It seems the Outer Cloud Sword Sect won't escape disaster today, he thought. These two teenagers are truly formidable. If the Supreme Elder can't defeat them, I'm afraid we old folks won't live to see tomorrow.
BANG! BANG! Sword light continued to explode. The Supreme Elder leveraged all his skills, launching a fierce onslaught against Luo Li and Jun Moxiao. Amidst the storm of Sword Qi, only a small amount landed on them. However, the Emperor Level Robes they wore displayed amazing defensive power, leaving them unharmed.
"HAHA!" Jun Moxiao laughed heartily, his Sword Intent growing even sharper. This Emperor Level Robe is incredible! Its defensive power is astonishing! The Supreme Elder's attacks can't pierce it at all! This realization made Jun Moxiao even more audacious in his attacks. Luo Li, on the other side, was no different. Their Sword Intents soared as streaks of sword light shot towards the Supreme Elder.
The Supreme Elder was being pushed into one perilous situation after another by the two youngsters. He roared with rage, and after a desperate sword strike, he turned and fled.
"You think you can run away?" Jun Moxiao scoffed, instantly utilizing the Nine Changes of the Dragon God Sect to give chase. Although the Supreme Elder was extremely fast, the Nine Changes of the Dragon God Sect was an exceptional movement technique. Its speed was uncanny, allowing Jun Moxiao to stay right on his tail. Luo Li was a bit slower, following closely behind Jun Moxiao.
This Supreme Elder... was connected to the secrets of the mastermind, so they naturally couldn't let him escape.
「In a blink of an eye, all three disappeared over the horizon.」
Ye Yun remained perfectly still in the carriage. His eyes were half-closed as he watched the scene in the distant sky, his expression extraordinarily calm.
Just then, Li Qingshan wobbled to his feet. He sighed and said to the other Shaping God Realm Elders, "Elders, disaster has befallen the Outer Cloud Sword Sect today. We should quickly pack up, leave this place, and seek refuge."
The other Elders, pale-faced and heavily injured, were helped up by their disciples.
"Sect Leader, those two youngsters are too strong," said a Shaping God Realm Elder, coughing up blood, his face a mask of bitter pain. "We don't know if they have even more powerful seniors backing them. It seems that this time, our Outer Cloud Sword Sect has truly encountered a great disaster."
Another Elder said tremblingly, "In that case, let's quickly descend the mountain, keep a low profile, and wait for this storm to pass."
The other Elders quickly agreed. Then, the remaining disciples also began to head out.
Just then, one of the Shaping God Realm Elders glanced at the black carriage. An angry expression appeared on his face as he shouted to the disciples behind him, "Don't rush off, everyone! Let's destroy this carriage first!"
"Alright!" a disciple immediately responded, raising his sword to strike the black carriage.
BAM!
His sword was repelled, and the black carriage remained unscathed.
This carriage is so sturdy! Could it be a treasure too? The Origin Sea Realm disciple frowned. He gathered all his strength once more, and a fierce Sword Qi lanced towards it.
BOOM!
The Sword Qi shattered, but the carriage remained untouched.
"HAHA! It truly is a treasure!" a Shaping God Realm Elder laughed heartily, his eyes full of greed.
Li Qingshan said from the side, "They're not here. Let's quickly get this carriage down the mountain."
"Yes, Sect Leader!"
Countless disciples swarmed forward. Some went to take the black horse's reins, while others tried to push the carriage from behind. No one expected the black horse at the front to suddenly rear up and kick a disciple. The disciple was sent flying, crashed into a wall, coughed up blood, and died.
"'Wow! This horse is so powerful?'"
Everyone was shocked. The disciple who had been struck was at the Tenth Layer of the Mysterious Pill Realm.
"Everyone, be careful!" Li Qingshan shouted. A fanatical glint appeared in his eyes. This carriage must also be an extraordinary treasure. Even the black horse seems to have an unusual origin. Even though the Supreme Elder is no match for those two youths, he should be able to hold out for a long time. If we can take this black carriage down the mountain before they return, it'll be an unexpected gain! And once those two youngsters return, where would they find us?
Li Qingshan's injuries weren't serious. Sword in hand and a murderous look on his face, he advanced towards the black horse. Since this black horse won't cooperate, I'll knock it out first! A dignified cultivator of the Shaping God Realm like myself can't even deal with a mere black horse? Impossible!
"You all... are truly insatiable!" Suddenly, a gentle voice sounded from inside the carriage.
There's someone in the carriage? Li Qingshan and the others were taken aback. I clearly scanned it with my Divine Sense and found it empty. When did someone else get in?
The curtain of the carriage was lifted, and a youth in white stepped out. This white-clad youth possessed an otherworldly handsomeness, with refined features and eyes as deep as starry skies. He radiated an ethereal, celestial aura. A single glance left an indelible impression. This young man seemed like a deity who had stepped out of a painting, not someone from the mortal world at all.
Li Qingshan carefully tried to assess the youth's cultivation base but found he couldn't see through it at all; he seemed like an ordinary person. Terror gripped Li Qingshan's heart. He forced himself to remain calm, looked at the white-clad youth, and asked tremulously, "Are you... the senior of those two youngsters?"
"Indeed." Ye Yun nodded slightly. His gaze swept over the greedy members of the Outer Cloud Sword Sect, and a faint smile touched his lips. "Your Outer Cloud Sword Sect is filled with nothing but contemptible wretches."
"How dare you slander our Outer Cloud Sword Sect!" a Shaping God Realm Elder roared from the side. "We are one of the ten major powers in the Ancient Moon Dynasty! You'd better consider the consequences of your words!"
"A group of ants. What qualifications do you have to negotiate with me?" Ye Yun smiled faintly, then flicked his finger, releasing a wisp of clear Qi. This wisp of Qi, initially tiny, suddenly swelled to an immense size, transforming into a violent gale that swept out in all directions.
At the mere touch of this seemingly gentle breeze, the countless disciples of the Outer Cloud Sword Sect turned to ash. Naturally, the first to turn to ash was Li Qingshan, who was closest. He watched in horror as his body rapidly turned to ash. Then, the other Shaping God Realm Elders also turned into drifting ash.
Farther away, the disciples with lower cultivation bases watched this, terrified out of their wits. They all wanted to flee immediately.
But it was already too late.