The wind howled.
As Mo Luo Gui Zun flicked his sleeve in anger, a creature resembling a stork, dark and black in color, with glowing, piercing eyes, appeared behind everyone. It spread its wings and let out a loud cry.
The wind intensified, shattering everything in the hall.
A powerful, suppressive force surged from behind them.
A pair of enormous wings flapped in the air.
"Everyone, be careful!"
Before Meng Qing Hua could finish speaking, everyone was suddenly lifted by the flapping wings.
Among them, Gu Ye Feng retreated, sword in hand. Du Chun immediately activated the hidden weapons he carried. A slender iron chain was flung from his sleeve, one end tethered to a jade pillar, while he held the other, preventing him from being swept away like Gu Ye Feng.
Simultaneously, he flung another chain towards the retreating Gu Ye Feng. Without a word exchanged, their movements were remarkably synchronized.
Gu Ye Feng grabbed the chain and was pulled back by Du Chun.
Meanwhile, on the other side.
Nangong Li held a folding fan, which concealed a sleeve dart. The moment he was thrown by the giant wings, the sleeve dart shot out. Though he had nothing to grab, upon regaining his senses, he used the sleeve dart to slash a bloody wound on the massive wing.
Blood dripped onto his face.
He forcefully planted his feet on the edge of the giant wing, trying to maintain his balance.
Fortunately, as he swept past a pillar, he seized the opportunity, plunging the tip of his sword into it, granting him a moment of stability.
Meng Qing Hua was also sent flying several meters away.
However, his reaction was quicker than the others. As his long sword appeared, he stepped on its hilt, used his Qing Gong, and leveraged the force of the wind to fly in the same direction.
Leaning back, he darted beneath the enormous wings with lightning speed. In moments, he grabbed Duan Xi Feng, who was struggling to shield Xiao Yi Hao.
Meng Qing Hua and Duan Xi Feng were not far apart. With a nod, they took Xiao Yi Hao and sought refuge in a corner by the wall.
On another side.
Gu Qian Ying was also flung tens of thousands of feet away.
Ouyang Qing Lin immediately pursued her. He waved his arm, embraced Gu Qian Ying, and pulled her towards another direction.
At this point, after Gu Ye Feng, Nangong Li, Meng Qing Hua, and Du Chun had stabilized themselves, they all used their Qing Gong and flew together towards Gu Qian Ying.
Although Duan Xi Feng desperately wanted to protect his sister Gu Qian Ying, he was occupied shielding Xiao Yi Hao and could only focus on keeping him safe.
As Ouyang Qing Lin half-embraced Gu Qian Ying, and the others flew to their side, they coordinated their efforts, shielding Ouyang Qing Lin and Gu Qian Ying.
When the fierce wind abruptly stopped.
Meng Qing Hua, Du Chun, Gu Qian Ying, and the others landed simultaneously, standing firm.
They were all unharmed.
"What was that? It was so enormous!"
After they were safe, Nangong Li finally asked.
"That creature is the Yin Mo Luo Sha," Ouyang Qing Lin replied among them.
Upon hearing this, Gu Ye Feng, Duan Xi Feng, Du Chun, and the others all looked at Ouyang Qing Lin.
He glanced at them and continued, "When I was in seclusion, I chanced upon this creature in an ancient book. That ancient book documented some spirit beasts long lost from ancient eras. While this Yin Mo Luo Sha is not a spirit beast, it is the leader of all evil among Yin spirits and specters, and it is the guardian of the King of the Ten Thousand Hells. Mo Luo Gui Zun is its master."
The others listened to Ouyang Qing Lin's words and followed his gaze towards the creature with the giant wings.
They saw the Yin Mo Luo Sha approach Mo Luo Gui Zun, resembling a large, obedient stork, standing obediently before him, awaiting commands.
The wound on its wing was like a mosquito bite to it, causing it no concern.
Since the appearance of this creature, the Meng Huan Beast had transformed into its beast form and nestled obediently at Mo Luo Gui Zun's feet.
Its cultivation was far inferior to the Yin Mo Luo Sha; when the strong appeared, the weak could only fade into the background.
Looking at his beloved pet, Mo Luo Gui Zun's smile deepened.
He turned his gaze towards Gu Qian Ying and the others.