Chen Daoshan’s bloodshot, fierce eyes turned to the side. “Elder Jiu Li, this fiend is no longer a disciple of my Void Sect. Though his evil thoughts are powerful now, if we unite our strength, we can still stand a chance in a fight!”
As Gu Junshi had predicted, if Chen Daoshan felt outnumbered, he would certainly seek aid from the Great Evolution Sect to deal with Gu Er.
Elder Jiu Li was unaware of the personal vendetta within the Void Sect. He privately preferred they resolve it themselves, but… considering they were going to the Void Sect to participate in the “Newcomer Ranking,” it would be difficult to explain to both sects if he stood by and did nothing.
After some deliberation, Elder Jiu Li made his decision. His expression was grave and solemn. He barked an order to the disciples behind him, “Great Evolution Sect disciples, heed my command! Immediately form a formation to assist the Void Sect disciples in slaying the fiend.”
Seeing that Elder Jiu Li was somewhat sensible, Chen Daoshan’s eyes flickered with a hint of satisfied pride.
Gu Er was not surprised by this turn of events. He let out a cold snort. Feeling the time was right, he reached out into the void. The air rippled like water, and a figure in a plain white dress emerged from a watery mirror passage, landing steadily in Gu Er’s hand.
The person appeared to be unconscious, held aloft by the flying zombie. One of Gu Er’s hands supported her, while the other wrapped around her slender, graceful neck from the front.
Clearing his throat, he spoke with a chilling, arrogant tone, “People of the Great Evolution Sect, do you still recognize her?”
Six Jiang Fusheng and Dan Ya, who had been observing from the sidelines, were cold-hearted individuals. The dispute between the flying zombie and the Void Sect was none of their concern, until this moment—
Upon seeing the person held captive by the flying zombie, their steady composure suddenly changed.
“A’Yi—”
The other disciples of the Great Evolution Sect were also astonished that Gu Yi was still alive.
However, now that she had fallen into the hands of this seemingly ruthless flying zombie, she was likely not far from death.
Zi Ying pursed her lips, her brow furrowed. This matter was troublesome.
Fang Rui’s beautiful eyes widened, and she immediately looked towards Six Jiang Fusheng. She saw his gaze fixed intently on Gu Yi, piercing through everything. What kind of look was that?
Persistent, with a fierce intensity that seemed ready to burn everything, as if she was the only one that mattered.
“If you insist on interfering in my dispute with the Void Sect, I will kill her first to vent my anger.” Though his words were fierce, he dared not increase the pressure on his hand.
He wondered inwardly why his sister was suddenly feigning unconsciousness.
That mortal?
Chen Daoshan recalled that she seemed to be the wife of that Heavenly Spiritual Root disciple. Previously, the Heavenly Spiritual Root disciple had argued with Elder Jiu Li precisely to find her.
Fearing that the Great Evolution Sect might backtrack, Chen Daoshan immediately spoke with a mix of authority and reward. “How can you believe the words of a fiend? If your Great Evolution Sect assists me in eliminating this flying zombie, I will report this matter to our Sect Master upon my return, and you will all receive great rewards. However, if you choose to stand by and watch for the sake of a mere mortal, you must consider whether your Great Evolution Sect can withstand the accusation from my Void Sect.”
Upon hearing this, Elder Jiu Li felt a surge of annoyance and resentment. He thought, how arrogant a mere elder disciple of the Void Sect is! But in reality, he felt disheartened…
It seemed their Great Evolution Sect indeed could not afford to offend such an elder disciple of the Void Sect.
In that case, they could only abandon that mortal.
Elder Jiu Li felt helpless. He believed his junior nephew Fusheng would understand the principle of choosing the greater of two benefits or the lesser of two evils.
Just as he was about to agree, he heard two voices from his side speak with resolute determination in unison: “Release her, and I promise you.”
“Cough, cough, cough—” Elder Jiu Li couldn’t catch his breath and coughed violently, covering his mouth.
“You… you…”
He turned around, pointing a trembling finger at the two rebellious disciples, his eyes wide open.
The future hope of the Great Evolution Sect! The rising stars of the Great Evolution Sect! They carried the future of the entire Great Evolution Sect. Didn’t they understand the importance of the bigger picture?
Six Jiang Fusheng and Dan Ya, two figures of outstanding grace with different styles, stepped out from the crowd, standing at the forefront to face the flying zombie.
Huh?
Two?
Gu Er had followed his sister’s instructions, using her to threaten his brother-in-law into not interfering with the Void Sect.
He had observed carefully. These people were all sanctimonious hypocrites. He doubted they would care about his sister’s life or death, and perhaps they wouldn’t abandon Chen Daoshan and the others for her sake.
But what did it matter? He didn’t care about the others. If they all attacked, let them. Was he afraid of them?
But what would his brother-in-law do?
He decided to test it.
And he was satisfied with the result of his test, except for… the appearance of two men who earnestly called out “A’Yi” to his sister?
Now he was utterly confused.
Who was who?
It was over. He seemed to have forgotten to ask his sister what her cheap, former husband’s name was!
He sized up the two men for a moment and felt a pang of jealousy.
They both looked quite presentable. His sister would likely be fortunate no matter which one she chose.
However, he was so annoyed his hair was about to fall out.
Which one of them was his real brother-in-law?
He wanted to ask his sister, but after trying to communicate with her telepathically several times, she seemed to have gone offline. Her body was here, but her soul had drifted elsewhere.
In fact, Gu Junshi hadn’t drifted anywhere. She had submerged herself into her spiritual consciousness space because she had inadvertently failed to sever the Human Emperor’s connection to the outside world, allowing him to overhear her conversation with Gu Er.
As soon as he heard that “A’Miao’s” husband was outside, he uncontrollably wanted to break free and rush out, but Gu Junshi had detected it immediately and confined him within the spiritual consciousness space.
How could she allow him to ruin things now?
However, the Human Emperor was not easily dealt with, so she couldn’t spare any attention to reply to Gu Er’s constant stream of questions.
“Sis, who is brother-in-law?”
“Sis, when will you stop being unconscious? At least tell me brother-in-law’s name first.”
Gu Junshi thought.
No need to rush. Soon, you will be able to distinguish your brother-in-law for yourself through practical experience.
And at the very back, unnoticed by everyone, a disciple’s expression was shattered with shock when he saw that the person held captive by the flying zombie was “Gu Yi.”
His pupils constricted, his vertical pupils appearing demonic and brilliant.
Why was it her who appeared?!
His chest heaved unevenly, alternating between surprise and anger.
No, it couldn’t be her!
Gu Yi was clearly a genuine mortal!
Could it be… she was impersonating “Gu Yi”?
Yes, it must be so.
Unable to believe that person and “Gu Yi” were the same, he desperately tried to deceive himself.
Because he couldn’t bear to imagine that if “Gu Yi” truly were her, then he… then how many foolish and ridiculous things had he done up to this point?!
—
“You’d better keep your word.” Gu Er didn’t know where his sister’s consciousness had wandered off to, but fearing that she might get hurt during the upcoming fight, he found a suitable excuse to send her away beforehand.
“I’m returning the person to you!”
He pushed her hand forward, but unexpectedly, the two pretend brothers-in-law leaped forward simultaneously to snatch her.
“A’Yi.”
“A’Yi.”
Gu Er’s face twitched. Would his sister be torn in half by these two?