Chapter 1534: Zhang Shi's Disciples (Part 2)

This battle-son was none other than Zheng Yang, Zhang Xuan's student!

At this moment, his power was immense and his aura stable, having reached an unknown cultivation realm. His appearance was resolute, and his demeanor exuded the bearing of a feudal lord, no longer the reckless and naive youth he once was.

“Senior Sister?” The elders of the Combat Master Hall all raised their eyebrows in disbelief.

His address of 'Senior Sister' implied he was also Zhang Xuan's student. Could a student be the Young Palace Master, creating such a stir?

“That’s right!” Zheng Yang offered no explanation, simply looking over and saying, “Hand over the Master Teacher Pavilion’s notice. I’ll see for myself what’s going on!”

“This…” Elder Cheng was taken aback. The revelation that the Glacier Palace’s Young Palace Master was Zheng Yang’s Senior Sister completely derailed his pre-prepared statements. After a moment of hesitation, he reluctantly handed over a jade token, saying, “It’s not a notice, but… a Master Teacher Arrest Warrant!”

“An arrest warrant? Arresting whom? Teacher?” Zheng Yang’s eyebrows shot up. He quickly took the jade token, glanced down at it, and his face immediately turned as dark as ice.

“Absurd, utterly absurd! Convey my order: closely observe the movements of the Zhang Clan, Glacier Palace, Saint Son Hall, and Master Teacher Pavilion. The moment Teacher’s whereabouts are discovered, report to me immediately. If anyone dares to lay a hand on my teacher, I’d like to see who has the audacity!”

“This…” Elder Cheng’s mouth twitched in fright. “Battle-son, our Combat Master Hall is subordinate to the Master Teacher Pavilion…” An order from the Master Teacher Pavilion means that rescuing someone would be an act of open defiance.

“Subordinate? A general outside the capital is not bound by all royal commands! First, bring Teacher back here, and I will personally negotiate with the Master Teacher Pavilion!” With a flick of his sleeve, the long spear in Zheng Yang’s hand vibrated, emitting a sharp clang, as if it could pierce the void at any moment.

“The Combat Master Hall, tasked with guarding humanity and shedding blood, should now let everyone know the true might we possess! I want the world to know that if anyone dares to touch my teacher… they must first weigh their own capabilities!”

“Yes!” All the elders clasped their fists simultaneously. Some offered a bitter smile, while others were filled with zealous energy. Yet, once the Battle-son’s command was issued, no one dared to refuse.

Poison Hall.

“Daring to arrest my teacher, the Master Teacher Pavilion truly has immense guts! It seems they didn’t appreciate the leniency I showed them last time!” In the center of the grand hall, a woman abruptly rose, her eyes gleaming with an icy, chilling intent.

The woman was young and appeared somewhat slender, yet faint greenish mist swirled around her. It seemed that even a 9-star Master Teacher entering this mist would be easily poisoned to death, with no chance of survival.

Wei Ruyan, Hall Master of the Poison Hall! Having ascended to the position of Hall Master and receiving the full support of countless poison masters, her unique poison constitution had been successfully activated. Her poison arts were truly earth-shattering. While perhaps slightly inferior to the original founder, she far surpassed all the current elders. If she were to truly unleash her power, even a 9-star Master Teacher would be unable to withstand her.

“The Master Teacher Pavilion has always been self-righteous; they’re accustomed to it, Hall Master. What should we do? Just give the order!” Lin Jianghai, one of the Poison Hall’s Four Venerables, said, clasping his fists.

Having played a crucial role in her ascension, Lin Jianghai’s status within the Poison Hall was now second only to the Hall Master. Most importantly, having received personal guidance from the Hall Master, his poison arts had reached an unparalleled level of mastery. Even if the former Right Emissary were to be resurrected, he would be no match and would be easily poisoned to death.

“It’s simple,” Wei Ruyan declared, raising her delicate eyebrows and letting out a cold snort. “Follow me. The moment Teacher’s whereabouts are discovered, protect him discreetly. If anyone dares to lay a hand on him, there’s no need for words; simply poison them directly. The Poison Hall has been in seclusion for too long; it’s time to act and let them know our power!” Having experienced life and death, she had long since grown indifferent to conventional rules.

Teacher had sacrificed so much for her; truly, without him, she wouldn’t be who she was today. If anyone dared to harm him, then she would show no mercy. “If I don’t poison your entire clan into extinction,” she vowed, “then I’m not Wei Ruyan!”

“We obey the Hall Master’s command!” All the elders clasped their fists excitedly. Confined to one region for so long, the members of the Poison Hall had grown restless. Given this opportunity, they wasted no time and immediately mobilized.

In a remote, dark relic on the Master Teacher Continent, where no light was visible, resembling a murky swamp, a gigantic figure slowly levitated from the ground. The power before it surged violently, like a tempest tearing through the heavens and splitting the earth.

“Why wake me so urgently?” The figure’s voice boomed like a clap of thunder.

“Master… is wanted by the Master Teacher Pavilion!” A witch soul, not far away, replied, clasping its fists.

“Teacher is wanted? For what reason?” The figure abruptly rose, causing the earth to tremble, and the surrounding heavens and earth seemed to grow even darker.

“This is the information I’ve gathered…” The witch soul flicked a finger, sending a jade token flying over.

The gigantic figure effortlessly caught the token, then lowered its head to read, its eyebrows immediately twitching. “Absurd! Truly absurd! It seems the Master Teacher Pavilion is actively inviting misfortune upon themselves… Mo Hunsheng, accompany me to the Glacier Palace. We need to find out where Teacher is!”

The figure lightly swayed, then directly entered a 'corpse' lying flat on the ground. Immediately, the 'corpse' stood up, revealing a refined, resolute appearance. He appeared no older than seventeen or eighteen years old, and was none other than Lu Chong, Zhang Xuan’s direct disciple from his time at the Witch Soul Ancestral Land!

At this moment, Lu Chong’s witch soul power was incomparably formidable. His every movement could cause the heavens and earth to change color, as if he could even tear the very fabric of reality.

“Yes!” Mo Hunsheng nodded, then followed closely, striding rapidly towards the Glacier Palace.

The Yuan Clan of Saints.

“What did you say? Arresting my teacher? Very good, very good! This must be the idea of that Great Elder from the Zhang Clan…” Yuan Tao stood before the assembled elders, his eyes narrowed.

Harming him was one thing, even arresting him was tolerable, but daring to arrest or harm his teacher? That was utterly unacceptable!

“Young Clan Master, the Clan Master’s instruction is not to get involved in this matter, especially since it’s an order personally issued by the Master Teacher Pavilion…” An elder stepped forward. Before he could finish his sentence, the elder was sent flying backward, disappearing from sight in the blink of an eye.

“Does anyone else have something to say?” Yuan Tao asked, his hands clasped behind his back, his gaze cold.

“Young Clan Master, before the Clan Master entered seclusion, he specifically instructed you not to cause any trouble, ah…” Another elder cried out miserably as he, too, was sent flying backward.

“Alright then, does anyone else have anything they wish to say?” Yuan Tao asked, his gaze still sweeping over them.

“We humbly obey the Young Master’s command!” Everyone clasped their fists in unison.

“That’s more like it!” Yuan Tao nodded in satisfaction. “Since you are aware of the clan’s regulations, then you understand that I am the true Clan Master! I now issue this command: everyone will immediately accompany me to the Glacier Palace to search for Teacher’s whereabouts. Should anyone dare to harm him, kill them on sight!”

“Yes!” Everyone nodded in affirmation.

“Though my Yuan Clan may not be as powerful as prominent clans like the Zhang Clan, if we genuinely intend to protect someone, I refuse to believe we cannot!” His eyes narrowed as Yuan Tao gave a cold command, “Depart!” With a whoosh, countless flying sacred beasts soared into the sky, hurtling directly towards the Glacier Palace.