"Who?"
Tian Peng felt his blood run cold, his feathers bristling as he sensed a powerful threat.
What kind of being could crush him so effortlessly?
He saw the small green worm, previously crushed into pieces by Ji Mo's foot, emit a nine-colored divine glow. Its body slowly reformed, as if resurrected from the dead.
"Nine... Nine-Change Heavenly Silkworm!"
Tian Peng was terrified.
This was one of the Ten Innate Chaos Sacred Beasts, the Nine-Change Heavenly Silkworm! Hadn't it been said to be extinct? How could it appear here?
Then, a chilling thought struck him.
What had just happened?
The Nine-Change Heavenly Silkworm had been crushed by that human!
This was simply unheard of. How could a legendary, invincible creature be trampled underfoot by someone?
Although it was clear the Nine-Change Heavenly Silkworm was still in its infancy, no one in the world should dare provoke it, nor should any creature be able to trample it.
The little green worm retracted its aura, having no intention of further intimidating Tian Peng. Its voice returned to its childish tone, muttering, "As expected of my dearest master. No matter how I hide, he can still find me so easily. So frustrating!"
These words fell upon Tian Peng's ears like a thunderclap.
What had he just heard?
It must be an illusion.
How could the Nine-Change Heavenly Silkworm possibly recognize a human as its master?
Impossible, absolutely impossible!
As if sensing Tian Peng's thoughts, the little green worm scoffed, "Can you possibly fathom the depth of my master? My master called you a chicken, so from now on, you will honestly be a chicken. If you harbor any wicked thoughts, be prepared to be boiled."
Tian Peng shook his head like a rattle drum. "Great Heavenly Silkworm, this humble one would never dare harbor any ill intentions. I will faithfully be a good chicken."
At this moment, Tian Peng no longer dared to harbor any ulterior motives. He was completely subdued.
"This will be the most correct decision you make in your life."
The little green worm's body slowly faded and then disappeared.
Tian Peng was filled with envy. Truly worthy of being an Innate Chaos Sacred Beast. Even at such a young age, it had mastered the power of time and space. Once it grew, it would undoubtedly be a supreme being that roamed the heavens and earth.
From then on, Tian Peng's mindset completely changed.
He was in a sacred realm of cultivation, with spiritual plants everywhere. He could comprehend the Dao with the help of innate spiritual roots, had hundreds of dragon fish as companions, the Nine-Change Heavenly Silkworm as his backer, and that terrifyingly indescribable human.
Such a foundation was enough for him to walk unhindered in the world from now on.
"Swallowing Python, you bumpkin, just be content being your mountain king. This Emperor is no longer on the same level as you. In the future, you won't even be qualified to carry my shoes."
Tian Peng was full of spirit. He smoothed his ruffled feathers, held his head high, and strutted around the vegetable garden, occasionally letting out a "cluck." He felt his future was bright.
"So noisy. If you keep squawking and disturbing my sleep, I'll stew you tomorrow."
A voice of impatient scolding came from the bedroom, startling Tian Peng into immediate silence. He no longer dared to show off.
...
A day later, the dust-covered Lin Zihan finally rushed back to the Blazing Heaven Sect.
Her entry into the sect immediately caused a stir.
"Am I seeing things? Junior Sister Zihan is wearing a man's jacket."
"Junior Sister Zihan must have found someone outside. My... heart aches."
"Which scoundrel dares to lay a hand on Junior Sister? I challenge him to a duel."
Countless senior and junior brothers among the younger generation of the Blazing Heaven Sect beat their chests and stamped their feet, their hearts breaking. They could not accept what they saw.
Some were still trying to console themselves, claiming that Lin Zihan was merely wearing men's clothing and did not have a man.
Others, narrow-minded and with bloodshot eyes, glared at the surrounding disciples, trying to identify the scoundrel who would be dragged out and severely punished.
"Damn it, Lin Zihan is my woman, she belongs only to me. I, Huang Guangcai, swear to the heavens that I will find that wild man and tear him into pieces, chopping him into meat paste to feed the dogs."
In the crowd, a man in a green robe stared intently at Lin Zihan, his face contorted with ferocity. His triangular eyes shot out endless killing intent.
Huang Guangcai, the personal disciple of the Grand Elder of the Blazing Heaven Sect.
He was selfish and arrogant, with extreme jealousy. He had always regarded Lin Zihan as his exclusive possession and could not tolerate her being intimate with other men.
At the same time.
A mysterious dark figure, hidden in the shadows, revealed a grave expression upon seeing Lin Zihan return safely. "Lin Zihan has escaped back. The matter of the Heavenly Wolf Gang is undoubtedly exposed. We must strike first. I need to notify the Pavilion Master to act immediately."
Lin Zihan never imagined that her return would trigger a series of undercurrents.
Upon returning to the sect, she immediately found her father, Lin Zhan, the Sect Master of the Blazing Heaven Sect, and informed him of the Heavenly Wolf Gang's betrayal.
Lin Zhan was furious, cursing the Heavenly Wolf Gang as ungrateful traitors.
When he heard that Ma Peng had poisoned Lin Zihan and intended to defile her, his anger erupted, and his killing intent soared.
"The Heavenly Wolf Gang deserves to be exterminated. I will tear Ma Peng's body into ten thousand pieces."
Lin Zhan slammed his palm down, shattering the table before him into pieces.
Then, he frowned deeply, contemplating how to respond.
The opposing Mystic Water Pavilion's overall strength was already greater than the Blazing Heaven Sect's. Now, with the alliance of the Heavenly Wolf Gang, if handled improperly, the Blazing Heaven Sect could face great disaster.
"Father, I met a reclusive master on the way. If we can invite him to help, our sect will surely be able to turn the crisis into peace."
Lin Zihan recounted her encounter with Ji Mo and meticulously explained the various wonders she had discovered.
To her surprise, Lin Zhan not only showed no joy but was instead filled with anger.
"Foolish."
Lin Zhan stared at Lin Zihan with an expression of extreme disappointment, scolding his daughter for the first time in his life.
He lectured her with exasperation, "Silly daughter, you still mistake a swindler for a master? Are you trying to anger me to death? This is a complete setup. You were tricked out of the Li Huo Pearl, do you understand?"
The martial world is treacherous, and human hearts are unfathomable.
Where were there so many reclusive masters in the world? They were all tricks of con artists.
The Li Huo Pearl was the Blazing Heaven Sect's treasured artifact, of utmost importance, and could not be lost. It must be retrieved.
However, a day had already passed, and that Ji Mo must have long since fled.
Lin Zihan pouted and argued with her old father, insisting that she did not believe Ji Mo was a swindler.
"Hmph, facts speak louder than words. Let's go. The place is surely deserted by now, and that fellow must have absconded with the treasure."
Lin Zhan's anger intensified.
It seemed his beloved daughter, who was once so considerate, was now questioning his authority.
It seemed only by witnessing the truth with her own eyes would his daughter give up.
"You surnamed Ji, if I catch you, I will grind you into ashes."
A cold glint flickered in Lin Zhan's eyes. He enveloped Lin Zihan with his spiritual energy and soared into the sky.
Shortly after they left, a green figure followed them.
A black shadow also sent a message to the Mystic Water Pavilion.
Lin Zihan's hurried return and Lin Zhan's swift departure from the sect immediately caused another wave of upheaval.
Especially Lin Zhan's undisguised killing intent, which led to much speculation.
"It's confirmed. Junior Sister Zihan must have found a man outside. The Sect Master is enraged. Judging by this posture, he's probably going to break up the lovers."
"Haha, that fellow is in big trouble. He'll be lucky to escape with his skin if not his life!"