In an instant, everyone from the Ziyang Sect was stunned, finding it difficult to accept what had just happened.
From hell to heaven, then back to hell—it was like a roller coaster of emotions.
"The Old Ancestor is out, we are saved!" — "The Old Ancestor is out, we are doomed."
"Surrender! I'm willing to surrender! I can take you to the sect's treasure vault!" A voice suddenly rang out from the crowd.
A purple-robed figure instantly knelt before Jin Mo and White Fang.
The moment White Fang saw the man's face, he flicked his snake tongue in his true form and sneered, "It's you again, old man. Did you think I didn't notice? When that old fellow appeared, you were the loudest and most cheerful one cheering. Now you're the quickest to kneel. You truly are a 'talent'!"
Before the old man could say another word, White Fang flicked his tail and smashed him into a pulp.
"A fence-sitter like you is just wasting air by living. You might as well become fertilizer for the earth."
"Those who surrender will not be killed!" Jin Mo shouted to the remaining disciples and elders of the Ziyang Sect.
In an instant, the entire Ziyang Sect threw down their weapons and obediently squatted on the ground.
Seeing how cooperative they were, Jin Mo ordered the Boundless Heaven Hall members to clean up the battlefield.
…
At the same time, in a huge square in the central area of Tianhuang City.
"Alright, this is far enough. There's no need to see us off. Take this back—we don't need it." Xiao Jietian looked at the spatial wormhole ahead and pushed the small spatial boat back into Liu Shan's hands.
Liu Shan glanced at Xuan Yi beside Xiao Jietian and immediately understood. With her status as a Pill Tower Elder, she certainly wouldn't lack a spatial boat of his level. He reluctantly took it back.
"Very well. If the Liu Family needs anything in the future, just give the word. We will do everything in our power to help," Liu Shan said to Xiao Jietian with a serious expression.
At this point, the Liu Family had already formed a rift with the Burning Flame Valley. They intended to follow Xiao Jietian to the end.
Xiao Jietian also planned to bring the Liu Family under his command and lay a solid foundation for the Boundless Heaven Hall in the southwest region.
He left them a message stone for convenient contact, just in case. Although Valley Master Tang Zhen was known to be upright, it was still necessary to take precautions.
"Alright, you all go back. It's time for us to leave as well."
Xiao Jietian nodded to them, then led Xuan Yi, Xiao Ling, and Xiao Meng into the spatial wormhole.
…
High above Ziyang Mountain, Medusa snorted coldly. "What kind of ant was that? A mere Dou Zun trying to act tough in front of this King? He couldn't even withstand one palm. What was he pretending for!"
It was clearly Medusa who had killed the Ziyang Sect's Old Ancestor earlier.
"Oh, Sister Fei Yan, be a little more refined. It's not good for your image," Qing Lin said, holding Medusa's arm.
"You're just too gentle—that's why your Young Master bullies you so much," Medusa replied helplessly, patting Qing Lin's head.
"Young Master doesn't bully Qing Lin. Young Master is the best person to Qing Lin." Qing Lin lowered her head shyly after speaking. "It's just… it's just that Young Master was a bit naughty back then… but didn't Sister Fei Yan willingly let herself be bullied too…"
"Oh, you! You even dare to tease me now!" Medusa was instantly amused. She grabbed Qing Lin's face and squeezed it playfully.
Qing Lin struggled slightly, shaking her head to escape Medusa's pinching hands.
Seeing Qing Lin's emerald-green twin pigtails swaying with her movements, Medusa couldn't help but reach out and grab them. Her eyes lit up. "No wonder your Young Master likes them so much. This feeling really is quite nice."
"Sister Fei Yan, you're bullying me!" Qing Lin immediately retaliated by attacking Medusa's ticklish and sensitive spots.
The two began playfully scuffling in the air as if standing on solid ground.
A few minutes later, they sat together on a cloud, watching the Boundless Heaven Hall members below busily collecting spoils of war and taking over the territory.
"Sister Fei Yan, what do you think Young Master is doing right now?" Qing Lin propped her chin on her hand, her long legs gently swaying.
"Him? He's probably flirting with girls somewhere," Medusa said with a pout. The phrase "flirting with girls" was something Xiao Jietian had taught them.
"I think Young Master must be busy collecting medicinal ingredients," Qing Lin replied. "I saw him looking at a pill formula before, and I took a look too. It was for helping advanced Half-Saints break through to Dou Sheng."
Qing Lin turned to Medusa. "Right now, the only advanced Half-Saint is Sister Fei Yan. Hui Ying hasn't come out of seclusion yet, so I don't know what realm she'll reach, but I feel like she'll be coming out soon."
"Hmph, who needs his help? I can advance on my own." Medusa's eyes flashed with emotion at Qing Lin's words. This was indeed very much like Xiao Jietian.
He always thought of them first and took meticulous care of her and her sisters.
Qing Lin glanced at Medusa, whose happy smile was almost impossible to hide, and secretly chuckled. She then looked into the distance. "I hope Young Master isn't too tired from searching for medicinal ingredients…"
"Don't worry. Your Young Master is such a bad person. He never suffers losses—he's always the one tricking others, and no one can trick him," Medusa said, gently patting Qing Lin's shoulder.
"Let's go. Things here are settled. Most of the Northern Region is now under the control of the Boundless Heaven Hall. It's time to start targeting the other sub-pavilions of the Wind and Thunder Pavilion. However, I didn't expect the Wind and Thunder Pavilion to be so patient. They still haven't made any moves."
Medusa stood up and looked toward the Wind and Thunder Mountain Range. In her heart, she thought, 'You big bad guy, seeing how hard you're working to find medicinal ingredients for me, I must conquer this entire land for you.'
"Perhaps their core interests haven't been touched yet. Or maybe it's because of Sister Fei Yan's strength that they don't dare to act rashly," Qing Lin said with a smile. Medusa had previously displayed her power as a Nine Revolutions Dou Zun in public.
"But Little Fairy Doctor and the others said that quite a few people from the Hall of Souls have recently appeared in the Northern Region. We need to be on guard against them."
Upon hearing "Hall of Souls," Medusa's expression turned solemn as well. She nodded. "Let's go. It's time to return and look at the next strategy."
Medusa wasn't too worried. In the entire Hall of Souls, aside from those few Dou Shengs, no matter how many others came, they would all die. Even if their Great Heavenly Venerate made a move, with her Nine-Colored Sky Swallowing Python abilities at full power, the opponent might even have to kneel.
Currently, all strategies for the Boundless Heaven Hall were formulated by Little Fairy Doctor and the others. After all, expanding influence wasn't just about using raw strength. Long-term development also required various methods to thoroughly consolidate power and replenish fresh blood.
Medusa casually tore open space, and the two turned and stepped inside.
…
Inside the spatial wormhole, aboard a rather large and exquisite spatial ship, Xiao Jietian—the very person Medusa and Qing Lin had been talking about as "working hard"—was currently embracing Xuan Yi's waist. Xuan Yi leaned her head gently on his shoulder, making the scene appear warm and intimate.
From inside the cabin came the faint sounds of Xiao Ling and Xiao Meng arguing over the uneven distribution of spoils.
"Ah—choo!"