Time rewound to half an incense stick ago.
The Fourth and Sixth Elders of the Luo family concealed their auras and stealthily approached A'li's room.
They did not act rashly. A'li was no longer the infant from six years ago but a Spirit Emperor, requiring careful handling.
They punctured the window paper, took out a small, golden gourd, and poured several wisps of迷烟 (mi yan -迷魂 smoke) into the room.
This迷烟 could incapacitate a peak Emperor with just one wisp. They had intentionally increased the dosage several times, confident it would render A'li unconscious.
"Such insidious old fellows, resorting to such despicable methods. But this迷烟 can't do anything to this baby."
The Ginseng King's branches swayed, and a green glow surged into A'li's body, protecting her from all poisons.
Afterward, it hid within A'li's sleeve.
A'li closed her eyes, feigning unconsciousness, wanting to see the visitors' intentions.
The Fourth and Sixth Elders waited for a while before pushing open the window and entering the room.
Upon entering, they found A'li indeed in a deep sleep, their hearts immediately relaxing.
"Old Fourth, you cannot be soft-hearted this time. It's because of your misplaced kindness six years ago that this little brat is still alive today," the Sixth Elder said coldly.
"Don't worry. This time, no one will be left alive. The Grand Elder wants all her blood and bones," the Fourth Elder said with a sinister grin.
The two approached the bed, preparing to strike A'li.
At that moment.
A'li suddenly opened her eyes and snorted, "So, it was you two who cruelly dug out my Innate Dao Bone six years ago."
Since returning to the Luo family, A'li had been trying to uncover the true culprit behind her suffering. She had initially suspected the First Elder, never imagining it would be these two elders who usually appeared kind and low-key.
Indeed, appearances can be deceiving; a barking dog doesn't bite!
The Fourth and Sixth Elders were startled, their faces changing drastically. "How are you awake?"
"Of course, I have to see for myself if you're going to dig out my bones or skin me this time," A'li got up from the bed, pouting at the two.
She had finally caught the real culprits.
"Kill!"
As if telepathically connected, the two attacked without hesitation.
The Fourth Elder immediately drew a magic sword, its blade emitting a surging light and powerful spiritual fluctuations, slashing directly at A'li.
The Sixth Elder formed hand seals, his aura erupting, and dazzling light spewed from his palms, manifesting various killing techniques.
A'li was enveloped in a crimson glow and immediately unleashed the Undying True Fire to surround herself, while colorful wings unfurled behind her.
Her entire body was crystalline and radiant, exuding a sacred and noble aura, like a little phoenix bathed in fire.
A'li's small fists glowed, Human King's vital energy surged, and she swung her fist seals, fighting the two elders.
Bang!
The entire house instantly exploded, turning to dust under the three's attacks.
A'li, bathed in the Undying True Fire, radiated brilliant runes with every movement, her fiery light soaring into the sky. Anything she touched turned to ash.
The combination of the Human King bloodline and the Phoenix Undying Body was truly terrifying. Coupled with the immortal bone on her forehead, which provided an endless supply of spiritual energy, she possessed the terrifying strength to fight against superiors and at higher levels.
The two elders showed signs of panic. They could never have imagined that a six-year-old girl would already possess the combat power of an invincible Emperor.
It was utterly defying heaven!
As far as they knew, A'li was still a sickly child with depleted vitality and nearing death just a year ago.
To think she now possessed such terrifying strength! Who would believe it if they hadn't experienced it firsthand?
And they knew that the person behind A'li was Ji Mo, that Ji Mo had made A'li.
In less than a year, to have nurtured such a peerless prodigy, what kind of existence was Ji Mo?
A'li, fighting both elders, gained the upper hand, forcing them to retreat steadily.
"Pfft..."
The Sixth Elder's face was kicked by A'li, letting out a pained cry.
Half his face sparked, his cheekbone shattered, and several teeth, along with blood, sprayed out as he crashed heavily onto the ground.
Seeing the unfavorable situation, the Fourth Elder turned to flee.
A'li's wings vibrated behind her, her figure turning into an afterimage, and the sky filled with fire swept towards him, blocking his path.
The raging flames transformed into a torrent, engulfing him.
The commotion of the fight was too great, and the Luo family disciples quickly rushed over.
Upon arriving at the scene, they witnessed an unbelievable sight.
A'li was dominating the two elders, shocking everyone.
They all knew their young Human King was a prodigy, but no one expected A'li to be this terrifying, her true power overwhelming the two elders.
Tian Peng and Hui Neng also returned.
"Still trying to lure the tiger away from its mountain? You failed miserably," Hui Neng said mockingly, looking at the two elders lying on the ground, covered in blood.
He and Tian Peng felt at ease leaving because they knew A'li had the ability to protect herself.
Moreover, with Mr. Ji present, there was no need to fear any ghosts or monsters.
"A'li, what are you doing? Do you want to betray the family?"
Luo Zheng, along with several other Luo family elders, arrived. Unaware of the true situation, he immediately accused A'li.
"So what if I betray it? I don't need such a family," Hui Neng shouted, unable to stand these people who couldn't discern right from wrong.
Immediately, the two sides drew their swords, tension escalating.
Luo family forbidden grounds.
Inside Luo Zhenjiang's cave dwelling, the Heavenly Horse was trapped by a formation.
However, it remained unhurried and did not rush to escape, appearing very calm.
It was Luo Zhenjiang who had lured the Heavenly Horse here and trapped it, intending to lure the tiger away from its mountain so that Luo Yi, the Fourth Elder, and the Sixth Elder could deal with Ji Mo and A'li.
Seeing the unnervingly calm Heavenly Horse, Luo Zhenjiang asked with suspicion, "Your Excellency seems not to be panicking at all?"
"Why should I panic? You should be the one panicking," the Heavenly Horse said with a playful smile.
"You can't possibly not know that I deliberately lured you away and trapped you here with the intention of dealing with that Luo Li and Ji Mo, can you?" Luo Zhenjiang laid his cards on the table.
A considerable amount of time had passed; Luo Yi and the other two should have succeeded.
The Heavenly Horse chuckled, "You have the guts to deal with Mr. Ji!"
"He's just an ant."
Luo Zhenjiang's face was filled with disdain.
"A few days ago, I was the weakest among the four peak Demon Emperors of the Ten Thousand Monster Forest. Today, I am confident I can easily destroy the other three. This is simply because someone patted me a few times, helping me reach this stage."
The Heavenly Horse stared at Luo Zhenjiang and continued, "To survive, you resorted to all means, implanting organs of so many alien races into your body, making yourself neither human nor ghost, enduring countless hardships and suffering, and only after great effort did you reach the Half-step Immortal Realm. As for me, I merely received a few pats on the backside from Mr. Ji, and I reached it. Mr. Ji's methods are heaven-defying and unfathomable. You actually think he is an ant. How pathetic and laughable!"
"Impossible. Transcending the mundane and breaking through to become an immortal is as difficult as ascending to heaven. How can it be achieved with just a few pats?"
Luo Zhenjiang refused to believe it, but judging by the Heavenly Horse's expression, it didn't seem like it was lying.
His eyebrows twitched, and he released his divine sense to investigate the situation, his face immediately changing drastically.