Chapter 1503: I Really Have No Time

“What does this mean?” Zhang Xuan's face darkened as he felt his entire body restricted, as if enveloped by shackles, unable to move. He had only come to borrow the formation flags. If they didn't want to lend them, they could simply refuse. What was the meaning of this attack?

“Zhang Wuhen, the Great Elder of the Zhang Clan, sent a message asking our Saint Son Hall to hand someone over. We initially thought the message was mistaken. However, since you've appeared and admitted to having a dispute with the Zhang Clan, and you're willing to resolve the conflict, then please stay and wait for them to arrive. Rest assured, as a member of the Saint Son Hall, as long as your transgression isn't too severe, Elder Ge and I can fully mediate on your behalf…” Master Zhan said.

“The Great Elder?” Zhang Xuan's brows furrowed, surprised by this revelation. He shook his head and said, “I have something urgent to attend to and need to leave immediately. I don't have time to wait for them!”

Zhao Ya was in critical condition, and there was no time to waste. Otherwise, he wouldn't have flown back directly from the Zhang Clan using the Hall Master's token. Teleporting, studying, getting beaten, borrowing flags... more than ten minutes had already been wasted. If he didn't hurry, he would regret it for the rest of his life if something happened to Zhao Ya. Besides, the conflict between him and the Zhang Clan was not something that could be mediated with a mere few words. This person before him couldn't do it, and even the Master Teacher Hall Master might not be able to.

“That's not up to you! We are only responsible for apprehending you and handing you over to them!” Seeing that the young man not only showed no fear but also claimed to be busy, Elder Ge, standing nearby, shook his head. With a flick of his wrist, a rope appeared and, in the blink of an eye, bound Zhang Xuan tightly.

“Sirs, I will resolve the grievances with the Zhang Clan myself. I truly have an urgent matter now and need to leave. Please allow me to pass!” Zhang Xuan's brows furrowed even tighter.

“No matter how urgent your matter is, as long as the Zhang Clan's issue isn't resolved, you're staying!” Master Zhan shook his head and ordered, “Elder Ge, take him down for now. I'll inform Elder Wuhen and have them send people over!”

“Yes, sir!” Elder Ge nodded and pulled his hand. The rope tightened, causing Zhang Xuan's skin to creak and groan under the pressure.

“Since you refuse to let me pass, don't blame me for offending you…” He tried to reason with them, but they utterly refused to listen, intent on capturing him and delivering him to the Zhang Clan. Zhang Xuan knew there was no point in continuing to talk. He shook his head and said, “Qilin Beast, I'm counting on you!”

Boom!

As his words fell, the room trembled. The Qilin Beast suddenly appeared before everyone, its fierce flames burning intensely. With a gentle swipe of its hoof, the rope binding Zhang Xuan snapped into pieces and fell to the ground.

Whoosh!

After cutting the rope, its massive hoof struck out again.

Thud! Thud!

Before Master Zhan and Elder Ge could react, they were sent flying backward, slamming against the walls, their chests heaving, blood spilling from their mouths. The Flame Qilin Beast was originally a powerhouse at the late stage of Saint 9-dan. With Zhang Xuan's help, it had reached its peak. Although it had sustained some injuries during its previous battle with the Great Elder and hadn't fully recovered, it was still far beyond what the two of them could contend with.

“Activate the formation…” Master Zhan hadn't expected the opponent to suddenly unleash such a powerful beast pet. His face turned ashen, and he quickly tapped a control point. The pre-prepared formation in the room immediately activated, and a tremendous oppressive force spread from all directions, engulfing the Qilin Beast in the center in the blink of an eye. They had originally intended the formation to trap Zhang Xuan, but now they could only use it to stop this enormous beast first. Otherwise, if it were allowed to rampage, no one would be able to control it.

Trapped by the formation, the Qilin Beast roared furiously. With a mighty sweep of its massive tail, ripples immediately appeared in the air of the room. Although it was a Saint Beast at the peak of Saint 9-dan, the formation in the Saint Son Hall Master's room had been left by past sages and was no ordinary feat. It couldn't break free in a short time.

“First, seize Zhang Xuan! As long as we subdue him, no matter how powerful his beast pet is, it won't dare to resist!” Seeing that Zhang Xuan possessed such formidable beast pets, Master Zhan knew that the disturbance he caused at the Zhang Clan must have been significant. Realizing there was no time to delay, he roared, and his figure flickered as he lunged to seize Zhang Xuan. Catch the thief, catch the leader! No matter how strong the Qilin Beast was, it was still just a beast pet. As long as its master was captured, it couldn't cause any trouble.

“Hmph!” First besieged at the Zhang Clan, and now captured here too—Zhang Xuan's face turned ashen. Standing his ground, he waved his hand and commanded, “Take these two down!”

As his words ended, the Infernal Azure Dragon Beast appeared before him and also struck out.

Thud! Thud!

Master Zhan and Elder Ge, who had rushed forward, were once again sent flying backward.

“Saint 9-dan? Wasn't it at the peak of Saint 8-dan?” Spitting blood while still airborne, Elder Ge was filled with horror. He had personally seen this Infernal Azure Dragon Beast before, and it only possessed the strength of a peak Saint 8-dan. How had it reached Saint 9-dan after merely a month? Although there was only one rank difference between 8-dan and 9-dan, it represented a world of difference, especially for Saint Beasts. Once they advanced, their battle prowess was incomparable!

Not only was he shocked, but Master Zhan also felt his scalp tingle, on the verge of going mad. Having one Saint Beast at Saint 9-dan was already astonishing, but two appearing at once… How had he possibly tamed them? No wonder the Zhang Clan couldn't keep him; these two Saint Beasts alone were not something an ordinary person could stop!

“Stop them!” Knowing it was no time for shock, Master Zhan gritted his teeth, and a long sword appeared in his palm. He pointed it in the air, unleashing a sky full of sword qi that blocked their path. The Infernal Azure Dragon Beast, which had intended to charge forward and continue its assault, was halted outside by the sword light. The Azure Dragon Beast had only just broken through to Saint 9-dan, while Master Zhan had been at this realm for countless years. With him now using a weapon and martial techniques, the beast was helpless for a moment.

“Ignore them, help the Qilin Beast break through the formation, and attack here…” Knowing the Azure Dragon Beast was slightly weaker, Zhang Xuan transmitted his voice, pointing to a specific spot. The Azure Dragon Beast also understood the urgency. Its massive body swayed as it moved to the designated spot, raised its tail, and brought it straight down.

Crack!

With a crisp snap and a violent tremor, the formation trapping the Qilin Beast instantly tore open. The formation was forcibly destroyed, and the Hall Master's Hall could no longer withstand it, collapsing with a crash. Freed from its restraints, the Flame Qilin Beast seemed to have its dignity challenged. It turned its gaze back to the two elders with intense fury, let out a roar, and its figure moved as if traversing space, directly piercing through Master Zhan's sword light blockade and appearing before them. Its hoof rose again and struck down forcefully.

Thwack! Thwack!

Master Zhan and Elder Ge hastily raised their arms to block, but instantly felt their arms on the verge of exploding. Their backs gradually bent, and their bones creaked and groaned, threatening to snap at any moment. A Saint Beast at the peak of Saint 9-dan was difficult for even a Master Teacher of the same level to contend with, let alone them.

“Zhang Xuan, do you know what you're doing? This is the Saint Son Hall, the place where past sages resided! Attacking the acting Hall Master and elders here—you must think carefully, lest you make a single misstep and suffer eternal regret!” Elder Ge's eyebrows shot up as he cried out, knowing they couldn't hold on and would be flattened into meat paste.