Terrifying lightning bolts struck directly at Li Genmiao, forcing even the Grand Tutor to summon a pair of wings to block them once more.
Severely hit, the Grand Tutor lost his balance and plummeted into the forest below like a shooting star, creating a deep crater on the ground.
However, the Grand Tutor was not truly injured, merely appearing somewhat disheveled.
He climbed out of the crater, his expression grim: "This body feels somewhat unfamiliar; it will take some time to get used to… but my dear disciple has indeed learned some different tricks."
That last move was not taught by the Grand Tutor to Jiang Qingxue; it was something Jiang Qingxue had devised herself.
It was precisely this discrepancy in understanding that caused the Grand Tutor to suffer a slight disadvantage.
Yet, he was not angered; instead, he felt a thrill akin to a cat playing with a mouse.
His body had been dormant for many years, and his soul had endured humiliation for many years. Now that everything was ready, the Grand Tutor decided to hold a celebratory feast of slaughter for himself tonight.
Starting with the deaths of Yan Shouyi and Jiang Qingxue, then Yan Chou, followed by the sect leaders of the various renowned factions…
He craved a bloodbath!!
"Roar!!!"
A beast-like roar erupted from the Grand Tutor's throat, startling the animals of Changbai Mountain into scurrying for cover, trembling in fear.
Yan Shouyi and the others had also heard this roar before, and all of them felt their hearts almost stop for a few seconds.
Jiang Qingxue, sitting on San Yuan’s back, looked somewhat pale:
“I’ve managed to delay the Grand Tutor for a little while, but he will definitely catch up.”
That last move had also startled Yan Shouyi. It was the first time he had witnessed his mother’s abilities.
“Was that terrifying move just now merely a delay, and did it not harm him?” Yan Shouyi asked in a low voice.
Jiang Qingxue nodded: “The Grand Tutor’s body is also a Celestial Corpse Puppet, but he somehow found a way to resolve the weakness of the Wutong wood. Coupled with his thousand years of cultivation, and… and the malevolent energy he has accumulated over a thousand years of slaughtering living beings, even my full effort might not be enough to harm him.”
The wings and tentacles behind the Grand Tutor were actually condensed malevolent energy. They were ever-changing, capable of both attack and defense, and were more formidable than any weapon or armor.
Yan Shouyi also had malevolent energy within him, but that was accumulated by General Qing Jiang back then. Although the quantity was also terrifying, it was far inferior to the malevolent energy within the Grand Tutor.
A thousand years had seen countless wars erupt in this land, with innumerable souls buried underground, and the Grand Tutor had surely not been absent.
“Taoyuan Village is ahead!”
Seeing the fires below the mountain, Yan Shouyi quickly focused his attention, urging San Yuan to descend faster.
At the entrance of Taoyuan Village, Daoist Dog and the others were already standing there. They looked tense, as if they were about to head up the mountain, but upon seeing Yan Shouyi’s return, they ceased their haste, their expressions a mixture of surprise and joy.
Before San Yuan could land, Yan Shouyi and Jiang Qingxue jumped down first.
As they touched the ground, Daoist Dog exclaimed with immense joy, “Sister-in-law!”
Seeing Jiang Qingxue again after twenty years, Daoist Dog could not have been happier.
They had just discovered that the villagers like Pan Shiyi were all disguised as paper figures, so they quickly destroyed the paper figures and gathered everyone, preparing to ascend the mountain.
They had assumed Yan Shouyi was in grave danger, but they never expected him to return unharmed, and even bring Jiang Qingxue down the mountain.
However, the joy of reunion was brief. Jiang Qingxue merely nodded to Daoist Dog and Monk Miaoji, then urgently said:
“Everyone, quickly pack your things and leave this place, the Grand Tutor is coming!”
The Grand Tutor?
Everyone looked surprised. Who was this Grand Tutor?
Shouldn't we be worried about Li Genmiao?
“The Grand Tutor is a descendant of Lu Ban from a thousand years ago. He was my sworn enemy in my past life. Now, after a thousand years of preparation, he has possessed Li Genmiao and orchestrated everything. He has now returned to Tianchi Lake in Changbai Mountain and retrieved all his power! The Grand Tutor’s might now exceeds our ability to withstand. Everyone, quickly pack your things and leave this place!”
Yan Shouyi explained as he took out an ancient book and solemnly handed it to Old Jin.
He grabbed Old Jin and Chang Shan by their shoulders, one on each side, and said earnestly:
“Old Jin, your strength is not great, and you won’t attract attention. Drive away from here immediately, find a place with a signal, and take photos of the lower volume of the Lu Ban Book to upload to the folk sect forum! As long as everyone cultivates this perfected lower volume of the Lu Ban Book, they will no longer have to endure the suffering of the Five Disabilities and Three Shortages, or the death tribulation!” Chang Shan… protect Old Jin, you must deliver the lower volume of the Lu Ban Book alive!”
Old Jin trembled as he took the lower volume of the Lu Ban Book, still reeling from the shock:
“This, this can truly help us avoid the Five Disabilities and Three Shortages and the death tribulation? Old Yan, do you know what a great feat you have accomplished… I… I don’t know what to say!”
“Stop the nonsense, hurry up and hit the road!”
Yan Shouyi roughly tossed Old Jin into the car. Chang Shan came to his senses, realizing the immense importance of this mission, and quickly climbed into the car as well.
The two started the car and sped off with a floor-to-floor acceleration. Yan Shouyi shouted from behind, not forgetting to remind them:
“Remember to tell everyone that the Grand Tutor has been resurrected, and there is no longer any need for the conflict between the two sects. Everyone should put aside past grievances, unite, and confront our true enemy!”
Regardless of whether everyone survived tonight, the news of the lower volume of the Lu Ban Book and the Grand Tutor’s resurrection had to be spread.
Even if everyone sacrificed themselves, they had to thwart the Grand Tutor’s plan. This was Yan Shouyi’s first step in his resistance!
After sending Old Jin and Chang Shan away, Yan Shouyi anxiously urged the others: “Everyone, don’t stand around, start moving!”
Han San, who was seriously injured, was still in the house, and the deputy helmsman Hu Chai of Wushen Mountain was locked in the cellar. Everyone began to pack in a frenzy, preparing to flee.
However, at this moment, the mountain path lit up with headlights, and soon over a hundred vehicles blocked their way.
Yan Shouyi, who was guarding the village entrance and frequently looking towards Changbai Mountain, immediately realized who these people were.
The people from Wushen Mountain had arrived!
Seeing people stepping out of the cars, Yan Shouyi strode forward and shouted:
“I am Yan Shouyi, President of the Folklore Research Association! Where is Senior Ji Bing, the Grand Helmsman of Wushen Mountain? I have urgent matters to discuss with him!”
From the rear of the convoy, Ji Bing, dressed in a Zhongshan suit, emerged surrounded by a group of Wushen Mountain powerhouses.
Seeing Yan Shouyi’s panicked expression, he couldn’t help but shake his head inwardly.
He had initially thought Yan Shouyi, who became the leader of a faction at such a young age, would be some incredibly talented prodigy. He hadn't expected him to be so flustered and agitated.
What could be so urgent that it warranted such panic?
Ji Bing maintained his dignified demeanor and said calmly, “I am Ji Bing…”
Unexpectedly, the next second, Yan Shouyi rushed to Ji Bing’s side, grabbed his collar, and shouted a reminder: “Li Genmiao is coming soon! Tell your people to leave here immediately, or everyone will die!!”