Hoo hoo hoo!
A vast amount of Yin energy surged, enveloping the "Cultivator Little Brother".
Ahhhhh...
The "Cultivator Little Brother" felt as if countless steel needles were piercing him incessantly, letting out incredibly pained wails and screams.
The giant bone claws were far too powerful; the "Cultivator Little Brother" was completely defenseless.
The "handsome young men and beautiful young women cultivators" behind him, filled with anger and anxiety, shouted in unison.
"Stop!"
"Stop it now!"
"Release Senior Brother Liu!"
...
The hawk-nosed general paid them no mind, continuing to grin cruelly as he urged the "giant bone claws" forward.
Hoo hoo hoo!
The copious Yin energy incessantly eroded the "Cultivator Little Brother".
The "Cultivator Little Brother" let out a painful shriek. His body was severely eroded; his previously handsome and refined appearance rapidly withered, making him look like an old tree stump.
Most terrifyingly, the cold Yin energy even infiltrated his Dantian, beginning to corrode his "Golden Core".
The "Golden Core" represented a cultivator's foundation. Once damaged, the "Cultivator Little Brother's" path to immortality would be ruined!
To kill the spirit and destroy the soul!
This "hawk-nosed general" was too vicious, too insidious. His intention was to destroy the "Cultivator Little Brother's" immortal path, turning him into a complete cripple.
The two sides had no past grievances, no recent enmity, yet the "hawk-nosed general" resorted to such a vicious attack. His heart deserved to be condemned!
Damn it!
We'll fight you to the death!
The "handsome young men and beautiful young women cultivators," unable to bear Senior Brother Liu's suffering, and knowing they were no match, did not retreat an inch in this situation. They spurred their flying swords and charged forward.
"Lackeys of the imperial court, die!"
One by one, flying swords unleashed fierce sword qi, cleaving through the sky and hurtling forward.
The "hawk-nosed general" let out a disdainful snort.
Without any visible movement, the sky trembled, and one by one, "giant bone claws" appeared, carrying overwhelming Yin energy as they menacingly charged towards the "handsome young men and beautiful young women cultivators".
The gap in strength between the two sides was immense. The Yin energy emanating from the "giant bone claws" easily corroded the sword qi and then enveloped the "handsome young men and beautiful young women cultivators".
Despair!
A profound sense of powerlessness!
...
The "handsome young men and beautiful young women cultivators" closed their eyes in despair, awaiting their tragic fate.
At this critical juncture.
A resounding shout filled with righteous energy echoed through heaven and earth.
"What insolent scoundrels dare to cause trouble on my Laojun Peak!"
This voice took on substance.
Waves upon waves of "golden sound waves" swept out like ripples on water.
The "golden sound waves" were filled with righteous energy and possessed a majestic aura.
Wherever the "golden sound waves" passed, the "giant bone claws" shattered, and the Yin energy filling the sky was purified.
In an instant, the seas calmed and the rivers cleared, and heaven and earth were restored to righteous illumination.
Seeing this, the "handsome young men and beautiful young women cultivators" were overjoyed and turned their gaze towards a magnificent figure flying in the sky.
"Elder Jingyuan!"
"That's great, Elder Jingyuan has arrived! Thank you for your rescue!"
"Elder Jingyuan, Senior Brother Liu has been gravely injured by the imperial court's lackeys!"
...
The "handsome young men and beautiful young women cultivators" pleaded for help from "Elder Jingyuan".
"Elder Jingyuan" was highly respected and deeply loved by everyone on "Laojun Peak"!
He nodded slightly and said.
"Rest assured, I will handle everything!"
With that, "Elder Jingyuan" looked towards the "hawk-nosed general" and his entourage. His square, imposing face immediately darkened, and his Daoist robe fluttered as if caught in a wind.
In this instant, "Elder Jingyuan's" Nascent Soul aura erupted, fiercely suppressing the "hawk-nosed general".
"Lackeys of the imperial court, our Laojun Peak and your imperial court have always minded our own business. Today, you dare to come knocking on our door and have gravely injured one of our talented disciples from Laojun Peak. This debt, we shall settle properly!"
These words were powerful and resonant.
As the final word "settle" fell, "Elder Jingyuan's" aura exploded to its limit, his "peak Nascent Soul realm" aura fully unleashed.
He flew in the sky, like a peerless celestial god descending, his immortal might radiating, making him inviolable.
The "hawk-nosed general" below was merely in the "late Nascent Soul realm", a minor realm behind "Elder Jingyuan", the difference in strength clearly apparent.
At this moment, with "Elder Jingyuan's" aura fully unleashed, the "hawk-nosed general" should have been completely suppressed.
However, the "hawk-nosed general" remained unfazed.
The eight hundred soldiers behind him were in a peculiar state. They were not true cultivators, yet each exuded a strong "spiritual energy fluctuation".
These "spiritual energy fluctuations" converged, forming a mystical "energy barrier".
This "energy barrier", with the "hawk-nosed general" at its core, exuded immense power, counteracting "Elder Jingyuan's" Nascent Soul aura.
"Elder Jingyuan's" gaze sharpened. He looked at the "hawk-nosed general" and the "strange soldiers" behind him, his eyes filled with solemnity.
They meant trouble!
At this moment, the "hawk-nosed general" let out a cold laugh and said sinisterly.
"Elder Jingyuan, one of the Three Elders and Seven Dukes of Laojun Peak! Ranked first among Laojun Peak's Ten Grand Elders, at the peak Nascent Soul realm!"
"The Three Elders of Laojun Peak, Elder Jingyuan, Elder Dai Heng, Elder Chang Hai, all at the peak Nascent Soul realm!"
"Furthermore, the three of you have a close relationship and are always inseparable! With Elder Jingyuan here, the other two, Elder Dai Heng and Elder Chang Hai, should also be nearby! What, still planning to ambush our imperial army? Heh heh, come out!"
...
The "hawk-nosed general" spoke with absolute confidence, clearly having gained a very comprehensive and clear understanding of Laojun Peak's cultivators.
Upon hearing this, Elder Jingyuan's heart skipped a beat again.
They truly meant trouble!
This time, the "imperial army" had caught Laojun Peak completely off guard!
Most importantly, the pivotal figure of Laojun Peak, the Sect Master True Person "Tie Shan Kao", was not present on the peak.
If a conflict were to break out, Laojun Peak might suffer greatly!
"Elder Jingyuan" frowned and waved his hand, speaking in a deep voice towards the distant sky.
"Since they've seen through us, there's no need to hide anymore. Come out!"
Swish swish!
Two streaks of spiritual light flashed.
The sky trembled, and two "Nascent Soul powerhouses" appeared out of thin air.
These two were the other two of Laojun Peak's "Three Elders", Elder "Dai Heng" and Elder "Chang Hai".
"Elder Dai Heng" had a full beard, and his temperament was the most fiery. He roared.
"Lackeys of the imperial court, kneel before me!"
Before his voice even fell, "Elder Dai Heng" launched a fierce attack.
He hurled a powerful fist towards the "hawk-nosed general".
This punch contained infinite might, with surging spiritual light erupting like mountains crumbling and stars collapsing...