Master of Strange Dao

The man's face was as cold as water, his eyes filled with murderous intent. Though still over a hundred miles away, he clasped his hands to form a seal.

The power dispersed over hundreds of miles, transforming into a torrential downpour, condensed into a gigantic palm spanning over tens of miles, slapping down towards Yu Ziqing.

No matter how serpentine Yu Ziqing's movements were, he couldn't completely evade such power.

Wu Shuangge's head emerged from the ground, and the moment Yu Ziqing approached, he grabbed Yu Ziqing and Cece's feet and took them underground to escape.

The giant palm landed, and for a moment, the earth shook, and the ground trembled. The sensation of the tremor was felt for thousands of miles.

To the north of Jinlan Mountain, You Zhen stood in his courtyard, glancing towards the southeast, sighing.

"My family's son has such filial piety. Alas, at his age, he didn't possess such skills…"

Though he spoke this way, You Zhen was still ready to intervene at a moment's notice.

Long ago, Yu Ziqing had told him that he would find an opportunity to lure a strong enemy, allowing the village chief to quell his inner anger, and advised him not to intervene.

But who would have thought that Yu Ziqing would be so bold,

Forcing the pursuit of a Ninth Tier Strong with such lengthy Qi Veins all the way to the vicinity of Jinlan Mountain.

How did he manage to push him to such extremes?

A thousand miles away to the south of the locust forest, Han Dong stood before the grave, one hand behind his back, the other making a Sword Seal.

The black longsword stuck in the ground trembled slightly.

He was prepared, ready to strike if Yu Ziqing was about to die and slay the incoming enemy beneath his sword.

Even though Yu Ziqing had told him not to intervene in this situation, he wouldn't heed such advice.

Inside Jinlan Mountain, a booming explosion erupted, and a blur of a human figure, surrounded by a terrifying sonic boom cloud, vanished.

Wu Shuangge had evaded an attack with Yu Ziqing, who glanced towards Jinlan Mountain with his Yin God, patting Wu Shuangge's head.

"Remember to take Cece and leave first."

Cui Changping seemed to sense a strong presence approaching from the direction of Jinlan Mountain, accelerating his pace to within dozens of miles in just a few breaths.

Cece shouted deeply, and the Despair Abyss unfurled, forcefully enveloping Cui Changping.

Countless chains flew out from the cliff's abyss, entwining Cui Changping. As the scene shifted, he appeared within the Eight-direction Sand Sea Array.

However, within just a few breaths, the Eight-direction Sand Sea Array was torn apart, and the Despair Abyss was also forcibly ripped open.

Cece spat a mouthful of Black Blood, his aura weak, collapsing onto Yu Ziqing.

"I told you, don't interfere. You can't trap a Ninth Tier."

"Young master, not giving my all won't suffice…" Cece murmured powerlessly, "Besides, how could I possibly not care…"

As Cui Changping appeared, Wu Shuangge detonated the Mixed Yuan Gold Bowl, releasing endless filth and toxic mist, explosively polluting the power Cui Changping scattered, turning it into a torrential rain.

Wu Shuangge was struck midair by a finger, leaving a large hole in his abdomen.

Yet, this guy remained silent, stubbornly attempting to drag Yu Ziqing and Cece away after landing.

Yu Ziqing tossed Cece to Wu Shuangge, glaring.

"This is an order, don't be stubborn!"

Wu Shuangge pressed his lips, ignoring Yu Ziqing's words, directly dragging him away underground.

After a few more breaths, the ground cracked, and the three of them were forcibly blown out.

As Cui Changping extended a finger midair, Yu Ziqing tossed Wu Shuangge and Cece afar.

"It's an order, go quickly. Disobey and you'll be disowned."

Cece weakly patted Wu Shuangge's head.

"Obey."

Wu Shuangge, stubborn to a fault, couldn't discern the situation; he only felt that Yu Ziqing was in peril and wanted to save him.

As a plume of white Qi rolled in from Jinlan Mountain's direction, the dense Qi-Blood transformed into fiercely burning flames.

Wu Shuangge only then dragged Cece away underground.

On the other side, Yu Ziqing glanced at the approaching force, turning into a massive finger.

He waved his hand, flinging out a large club made from You Zhen's leg hair.

With a boom, it was flung away, the Meteor materials covering it still affecting the formed giant finger.

Yet it was of no use, the force moved rapidly, adjusting its direction.

No matter how Yu Ziqing dodged, he could only watch as the finger pierced through his chest, leaving a gaping hole.

The residual force engulfed Yu Ziqing's body, transforming him into a shadow as he flew backward.

The figure from within Jinlan Mountain caught Yu Ziqing midair.

The village chief, all muscles knotted, gazed at Yu Ziqing's gaping chest. Even in his Devilic state, it couldn't heal, life rapidly fading, he gasped.

"Village chief, don't go, the Ninth Tier, you can't beat him. They're coming soon…"

Before he finished speaking, Yu Ziqing's eyes widened, losing consciousness.

In an instant, the village chief's eyes reddened, his burning Qi-Blood turning dark red, his heartbeat like thunder, deafening him to external sounds.

Seeing Wu Shuangge carrying Cece from underground, the village chief couldn't hear what they said, gently passing Yu Ziqing to them.

"Quickly take him back; there must be a way to save him, there must be a way…"

Turning around, facing Cui Changping, he stepped towards him one step at a time.