On the ruins of Wuliang Hall, Pushi had broken free from Ye Tianyuan's shadow restraint.
He was engaged in a focused exchange with Daoist Jinbi.
Daoist Jinbi, after all, was the sect leader of a third-rate sect, his strength comparable to an elder of a second-rate sect. Under his full effort, delaying Pushi was not an issue.
Moreover, the techniques mastered by Daoist Jinbi perfectly countered the abilities of the White Lotus Sect. Coupled with Daoist Jinbi's true objective of prolonged combat, Pushi found himself unable to break free for a time.
Ye Tianyuan provided support from the side, occasionally tossing out a small shadow puppet to interfere with Pushi's actions.
This made Pushi incredibly agitated.
"I can't keep entangled with them any longer. I need to check on Yan Shouyi's situation. Asura is no ordinary opponent!"
Pushi gritted his teeth. Although Asura was summoned by him, he did not wish for Yan Shouyi's death unless absolutely necessary.
As for Yan Shouyi's possibility of defeating Asura, Pushi had never even considered it, believing it to be impossible.
Just as Pushi shook off Daoist Jinbi and prepared to flee towards Xi Xiang Pond, a bolt of lightning struck directly above his head without any warning!
The lightning was thicker than Pushi's waist, causing him to tremble all over and briefly lose consciousness.
When he regained awareness, his vision flashed with golden light, and a familiar figure appeared.
Yan Shouyi?!
How could he be here?!
Pushi was utterly shocked. He believed that Yan Shouyi would be fortunate to escape Asura's pursuit, let alone have the capability to return.
However, Yan Shouyi himself had undergone some changes, the most striking of which was his blind left eye.
What exactly was going on?
Before Pushi could react, Yan Shouyi kicked him hard in the chest.
Caught off guard, Pushi was sent staggering backward, his chest caved in, his internal organs shattered, his stomach churning violently, and blood uncontrollably spilling from his mouth!
Yan Shouyi let out a cold snort, lunged forward, and pierced Pushi's chest with a blade!
"You..."
Pushi's eyes widened in disbelief as he looked at him.
Yan Shouyi had always been a cautious person. Even if he intended to keep Pushi alive for interrogation, he would find a way to eliminate all potential threats.
Thus, he proceeded to sever Pushi's hamstrings and ankle tendons, dislocated his limb bones, and finally used his acupoint-sealing skills to block Pushi's meridians, rendering him incapable of using his sorcery.
Meanwhile, blood continued to pour from Pushi's chest. If left untreated, he would not survive for long.
Yan Shouyi willed it, and a hint of cold air emanated from his Zhanpo Blade, instantly freezing Pushi's wound.
With this, as long as Yan Shouyi did not act, Pushi would not die in the short term.
Upon seeing the person he had been struggling with for so long so easily subdued by Yan Shouyi, Daoist Jinbi could not help but exclaim, "The younger generation is formidable!"
Indeed, Yan Shouyi's current strength completely surpassed that of the leader of a third-rate sect like Daoist Jinbi.
He could even challenge the leaders of some second-rate sects!
Daoist Jinbi now understood why this young man had the confidence to establish the Folklore Research Society.
If he was not qualified, then how many sect leaders in the martial world would have to retire and return home.
"President, you're here!"
Ye Tianyuan ran over happily, relieved to see Yan Shouyi safe and sound.
Daoist Jinbi also smiled and nodded at Yan Shouyi, "I truly did not misjudge you, young man... Where is Abbess Miaohui?"
Without a confirmed response from Yan Shouyi, Daoist Jinbi dared not let his guard down. After all, as long as Asura remained on Mount Emei, everyone would ultimately face death.
Pushi also struggled to look at Yan Shouyi, awaiting his answer.
Yan Shouyi replied indifferently, "Abbess Miaohui has already passed away."
"That's impossible!"
Pushi was the first to disbelieve.
Asura was no longer an opponent for ordinary people. Even with Yan Shouyi's prowess, he couldn't possibly defeat Asura!
Little did he know that there was a Xi Xiang Pond on Mount Emei that could precisely counter Asura?
However, even with the pond's assistance, Yan Shouyi's might was unquestionable. If it weren't for him, anyone else present today would have been incapable of defeating Abbess Miaohui's inner demon in Xi Xiang Pond.
"Whether you believe it or not is none of our business!"
Long Feicheng popped out from the side and slapped Pushi twice.
Pushi came back to his senses, only to find Yan Shouyi and his group appearing all safe and sound.
The only one missing was Abbess Miaohui!
Seeing this scene, Pushi's heart sank completely.
Although he was unwilling to believe it, the facts were laid out before him. If Asura were still alive, would they appear so calmly?
But Pushi would never be able to comprehend how Yan Shouyi killed Asura.
Yan Shouyi snapped his fingers, and Tian Jue'er, carrying a corpse, threw it in front of Pushi.
"The Xuegui ambushing at Xi Xiang Pond, you should recognize them, right?" Yan Shouyi asked.
Pushi fell silent.
The Xuegui were their final ambush, meant to appear only when Yan Shouyi might learn the location of the Lotus Array's core.
He had revealed himself and was now dead. This confirmed that Yan Shouyi had indeed killed Asura and likely knew the location of the Lotus Array's core!
Mission... failed...
Pushi was filled with despair.
They had invested so much effort, spent so many personnel, and even created an Asura.
Yet, none of it could stop Yan Shouyi?!
"Thanks to the Xuegui, I lost one eye. That is your greatest achievement," Yan Shouyi said, pointing to his left eye.
Although his left eye was bandaged, the blood seeping through indicated a serious injury. His left eye was likely ruined.
Pushi gritted his teeth unwillingly, squeezing out a sentence from between his teeth: "If I had known this would happen, I should have gone all out and let Asura kill you!"
Pushi had held back, as he did not want to kill Yan Shouyi at that moment.
Yan Shouyi let out a cold snort.
When a lion is full, it gives up hunting. Would the prey be grateful to the lion for that?
No. The prey, having lost its kin, would only seek ways to eliminate the lion, lest it lose more loved ones or its own life.
Therefore, Yan Shouyi harbored no mercy for Pushi.
He gripped the Zhanpo Blade in one hand, gently twisting the hilt, and the blade churned in Pushi's wound.
Pushi immediately let out a cry of agony.
Long Feicheng and the others watched, their scalps tingling: When did Brother Shouyi become so ruthless?
"Shouyi?" Wen Yuxian couldn't help but pat Yan Shouyi's shoulder.
Yan Shouyi snapped back to attention, immediately let go, and frowned as he stared at his palm.
But after a brief silence, Yan Shouyi immediately questioned Pushi:
"Abbess Miaohui has told me everything she knew. Now, I am very interested in the information you possess."