Several hours later.

Fang Xin's condition has stabilized, and he is fast asleep.

"Thank you, Brother Tian, ​​for helping me avenge this great wrong." Qiao Xiaoxue bowed deeply. "After my husband wakes up, we will return to Blue Star and serve our country."

Li Tianyi quickly used his inner strength to help her up, a bitter smile on his lips. He sighed, "Sister-in-law, it's not that I don't want to go back to Blue Star, but I've encountered some health issues that I need to resolve before I dare to return."

"The evil energy you're talking about?" Qiao Xiaoxue smiled. "The Misty Raincoat has the function of suppressing evil energy. I can help you suppress it."

Li Tianyi cupped his hands in thanks, “I appreciate your kindness, sister-in-law. If your cultivation level were higher than mine, you could definitely suppress it. Right now, if I were to forcefully suppress it, it would harm you.”

A look of worry flashed in Qiao Xiaoxue's eyes. "What should we do then?"

"We'll figure something out after Brother Xin recovers," Li Tian said, a hint of helplessness flashing in his eyes.

“He won’t get better anytime soon, but your condition can’t be delayed.” Qiao Xiaoxue released her ethereal raincoat, and a chill swept over Li Tianyi. “Try it and see if it works.”

Li Tianyi trembled, his brows furrowed, and his internal energy automatically circulated, forming a protective shield on his body.

An evil aura surged forth, instantly turning his eyes bloodshot, and cracks appeared all over the protective shield.

"Freeze!"

As the extremely yin and cold power descended, the red light in Li Tian's eyes gradually faded. He quickly recited the strongest calming mantra, and his body and mind rapidly recovered.

A chilling cold continuously surged into his body, enveloping the evil aura.

More than an hour later.

Qiao Xiaoxue's face turned pale. She withdrew her inner energy and swayed slightly.

Li Tianyi suddenly opened his eyes, his face full of apology, "Thank you, sister-in-law."

"Of course." Qiao Xiaoxue looked tired and sat down next to Fang Xin. "I need to regulate my breathing. You should go back and rest too!"

He nodded, pulled out a small bottle, and handed it over, saying, "This is a recovery potion; it will help you."

"Thanks!"

"I should be thanking you. Get some rest. I'm leaving now."

Li Tianyi turned and left.

Stepping outside, a helpless smile appeared on his lips. "If it could be easily frozen, the system wouldn't have warned me that I couldn't leave the secret realm."

His face grew increasingly bitter as he looked up at the sky.

"I wonder how the Dragon Kingdom is doing now, sigh!"

......

The Gu Sect, a secret chamber.

An old man, his body as thin as a skeleton, suddenly opened his eyes and reached into the darkness with his right hand.

A small green dot landed in my hand.

The events unfolding within Liuyun Village flashed rapidly before the old man's eyes...

"This damned man in black, I, the withered old man, am your sworn enemy." His entire body emanated a palpable killing intent.

Suddenly, the door to the secret chamber was pushed open, and a middle-aged man in a Taoist robe walked in. "Sect Master, what has made you so angry?"

The old man with withered bones gave a general account of the information he had obtained.

"Liuyun Village, Wu Family Fortress, and Wuzhen are all third-rate forces that can't be brought to the table. If they're gone, they're gone." The First Elder, Master Jiu Xie, said with disdain in his eyes.

“You only know one side of the story.” The old man with the withered bones glared at him. “To eradicate the righteous alliance, we need a lot of manpower. Now that we’ve lost our vanguard, we need to send our own people to fill the gap, understand?”

Master Jiu Xie laughed heartily, "I thought it was something serious? People are easy to handle!"

The old man's eyes lit up. "Where is it?"

“Wacha Kingdom.” Master Jiuxie’s smile deepened. “Their king has long wanted to unify the world and the martial arts world. We just need to make good use of this pawn and reap the benefits.”

"Tell me in detail." The old man with the skeletal frame had already relaxed his brow as he stared at him.

Master Jiu Xie didn't speak, but took out a small black insect from his pocket and burst into laughter.

The old man withered bones nodded repeatedly, then burst into laughter...

One day later.

The Wacha Kingdom dispatched several thousand black-armored cavalrymen, heading straight for the Taishan Sect.

When these people fight you, they won't waste any time; they'll take your life in a single encounter.

"Call for help immediately! Call for help immediately!" Sect Leader Yang Ping said anxiously.

"Even if it costs me my life, I will deliver the message to the Alliance Leader." An old man nodded emphatically and rushed towards the back mountain.

Yang Ping had no time to deal with him, as he was directing his disciples to defend against the enemy.

"Let's finish them off in one fell swoop!" said the burly, black-armored general.

The black-armored soldiers roared and charged even more fiercely...

"Sect Leader, let's retreat to the natural stronghold. The casualties will be too great." An elder said, his eyes red and his voice trembling with tears.

"Alright, let's retreat to the natural stronghold."

Under the elder's guidance, the disciples retreated in an orderly manner.

The black-armored general sneered and looked at his deputy, "Charge! Leave no one alive!"

"Yes, General."

The lieutenant turned around and said, "You all come with me."

This group was not only fast, but also extremely powerful. Any Taishan Sect disciple who was caught up with them was killed.

Yangping's heart was bleeding, but he suppressed his anger and guarded the strategic pass.

"Is the big rock ready?"

"Ready!"

"push!"

Countless boulders rolled down, hitting the black-armored men and killing many instantly.

The lieutenant dodged two stones, his face full of anxiety, "Scatter, scatter quickly!"

The stones kept increasing, and the black-armored men who couldn't dodge them suffered heavy casualties.

Yangping felt much relieved. "Keep moving the big rocks. If they dare to come up, smash them."

"Yes, Sect Leader."

A large wave of rocks tumbled down.

To minimize casualties, the lieutenant had no choice but to retreat.

He came before the general, covered in dust and dirt, and knelt on one knee. "Your subordinate is incompetent and has failed your trust. I am willing to commit suicide to atone for my sins."

"This isn't your fault, get up." The general's lips curled into a wicked smile. "Surround all the passages. If anyone tries to break out, give them the chance to escape."

The deputy general was puzzled.

"You don't need to understand, just follow my orders."

"Yes, General."

After his subordinates left, the general slowly looked into the distance and muttered to himself, "The Righteous Alliance, you'd better all come out at once, to save me the trouble."

Several hours later.

The Righteous Alliance received news that the Mount Tai Sect was under siege.

"Immediately send nearby sects to aid the Mount Tai Sect." Yun Zhongzi said solemnly. "Also, contact the two honorary elders immediately."

"Yes, Alliance Leader."

Just as the disciple turned around, the vice leader of the alliance, Tianshan Tonglao, called him back.

"Don't you find it strange that the Black Armor Army didn't come earlier or later, but just happened to appear during our meeting?"

"This matter is a bit strange; we'd better be careful," said Hall Master Chang Zilong.

Yun Zhongzi looked at Huiming, "Master, what do you think?"

"I believe there must be something fishy going on. We should send a master instead of a minor sect from the neighborhood."

"That's what we think too."

"In that case, Granny Tong and Headmaster Chang should set off immediately to aid the Mount Tai Sect."

"Yes, Alliance Leader."

After the two left the main hall, Yun Zhongzi frowned even more deeply. "Master, I'm still a little worried. Is it too much trouble for you to make this trip?"

"Alright, I'll set off immediately."

Watching his departing figure, I let out a long sigh...

at the same time.

Li Tianyi was hunting when he heard a series of rapid footsteps in the distance, so he quickly hid in the shadows.

"Where are these people rushing off to?"

Suddenly, a cold, girlish voice rang out: "Come out!"

The newcomer was a beautiful young woman, but her aura was unusually terrifying, and her eyes were piercing.

He slowly stood up and met her gaze.

A large group of people rushed over and assumed a fighting stance.

"You want to start a war?" Li Tian squinted, his right hand already on Po Jun.

"You're acting suspiciously and surreptitiously. If you don't explain yourself, you won't be able to leave." A murderous glint flashed in the girl's eyes.

Li Tianyi sneered, but his eyes caught sight of a flag in the distance. "You're from the Righteous Alliance?"

"Hmm!" The girl withdrew her murderous aura. "Who are you?"

“Li Tianyi. Oh, by the way, my brother and sister-in-law are honorary elders of your Righteous Alliance.”

"Do you have any proof?" The girl's tone softened considerably.

"Yes!" Qiao Xiaoxue appeared beside Li Tianyi like a ghost, holding the honorary elder token in her hand.

Everyone cupped their hands in greeting, "Greetings, Elder!"

"No need for formalities." Qiao Xiaoxue looked at the girl in front of her. "Heavenly Child Granny, what brings you here?"

"Reporting to the elder, we must rush to the aid of the Mount Tai Sect."

"Then go quickly."

Tianshan Tonglao looked at Chang Zilong.

He immediately stepped forward and said, "Elder Qiao, the Alliance Leader wants you and Elder Fang to go together."

“My brother is recovering from his injuries.” Li Tianyi turned to Qiao Xiaoxue. “Sister-in-law, please take good care of my brother. I’ll go in your place.”

"Okay, you can take this."

The honorary elder token landed in my hand.

"There's no time to lose, lead the way."

"good."

Two masters of light-footed martial arts immediately led the way...

More than an hour later, the group arrived at a wide open space.

Li Tianyi immediately became alert, his gaze sweeping over the surroundings, a very bad feeling rising in his heart.

"Be careful, everyone."

"Yes, Master Li."

The group gripped their weapons tightly and moved toward the center.

Suddenly, countless black-armored men sprang up from the ground, quickly forming an encirclement around them.

"Surround them, don't let a single one escape." The burly man glanced at the crowd. "The general is truly a brilliant strategist; they did indeed come."

Li Tianyi's expression was somewhat solemn, and he said in a low voice, "The enemy is prepared, so be careful."

The crowd nodded, gripping their weapons tightly.

The black-armored leader smirked and waved behind him.

A large group of men carrying longbows stood up.

"put!"

Arrows rained down like locusts, and those of lower strength were constantly shot down.

"You're asking for death."

The Po Jun sword hummed, and a sharp blade of light rapidly took shape.

boom!

A large number of archers were wiped out.

The archers on both flanks were terrified and dared not fire any more arrows.

Li Tianyi, however, unleashed the God of Slaughter's Strike repeatedly, weaving through the enemy ranks.

Tianshan Tonglao was shocked. "Master Li's strength is greater than that of the two honorary elders combined. Fortunately, I didn't act rashly at the time, otherwise the consequences would have been serious."

Feeling emboldened, he focused all his efforts on annihilating the Black Armor Army.

"I don't believe it!" The leader, gripping his spear, charged at Li Tianyi. "Die!"

"You're not qualified."

With a backhand slash, he struck the spear, and the spear snapped in two.

A look of terror flashed in the leader's eyes, and he retreated with all his might.

"Protect the general! Protect the general!"

Several trusted confidants arrived from multiple directions, including a master who was close to the eighth star.