Skye Miao was utterly infuriated by Ian Song's kidnapping of his guest elders. With a single order, he left two Nascent Soul experts to guard the Miao estate, then led seven Nascent Soul experts and fifty Golden Core experts in a grand procession straight toward the Jade Maiden Sect.
In Yuyang Commandery, there are two great clans and three major sects.
The two great clans are the Miao Clan and the Ji Clan, while the three major sects are the Feathering Sect, the Qilin Sect, and the Sword Sect.
The main bases of the Miao Clan and Ji Clan are located within the commandery city, while the three major sects have their headquarters built atop the spiritual mountains surrounding the city.
As Skye Miao set out with his experts for the Jade Maiden Sect, the Ji Clan—also based in the commandery city—quickly received word of his movements.
The current patriarch of the Ji Clan is Jason Ji, whose cultivation has reached late-stage Nascent Soul. Unlike the ruthless Skye Miao, Jason Ji is broad-minded and highly tolerant.
As a result, he does not monopolize the clan’s power—about sixty percent is held by his six siblings. Still, thanks to his skill in managing people, his siblings deeply respect him.
In the Ji Clan audience hall, Jason Ji sat at the head seat while his elder brother Gavin Ji, seated below him, was gravely reporting on the Miao Clan’s recent actions:
"Second Brother, I’ve long noticed something strange about the Miao Clan. This time, Skye Miao actually left the city himself with seven Nascent Soul experts. I have no idea what he’s planning."
Hearing this, Jason Ji mused, "Skye Miao is famously cautious and cherishes his life—he spends all year holed up inside the city. For him to personally lead a team out, something major must be happening. Big Brother, did you send anyone to tail them?"
Gavin Ji nodded, "I’ve already sent our Ji Clan’s Heavenshadow Covert Guard to track them. We should get news soon!"
Jason Ji nodded in satisfaction, "Good. I’m curious to see what trick Skye Miao is trying this time!"
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After several hours of flight, the treasure-ships finally arrived above the Jade Maiden Sect.
Remembering that his two guest elders were still being held at the Jade Maiden Sect, Skye Miao’s anger surged. He shouted, "Everyone attack together! Break their Guardian Mountain Formation for me!"
As soon as the Miao Clan’s three treasure-ships appeared in the sky, Lana Snow—who had been closely monitoring the situation—received word. She immediately sent someone to notify Abbess Yvonne and Ian Song.
As everyone rushed to the main square, the Miao Clan members flew out from the three treasure-ships in the sky, all ready to attack.
"Oh my god, so many people came!"
Seeing fifty-seven figures floating in the sky, Lana Snow and the others turned pale. All fifty-seven could hover in midair, meaning they were at least Golden Core experts.
Even a late-stage Nascent Soul expert might not be able to withstand the combined attack of fifty-seven Golden Core cultivators. Could the Guardian Mountain Formation really hold against them again?
"No need to worry!"
A voice rang out—it was Ian Song, transformed into Senior Azure, arriving on the scene.
"Greetings, Senior Azure!"
"Greetings, Senior!"
Ian Song waved his hand and squinted up at the sky. There were fifty-eight people up there—eight Nascent Soul experts and fifty Golden Core cultivators.
With so many experts, even a typical Soul Departure cultivator would be doomed.
Yet Ian Song showed not the slightest fear—instead, his eyes blazed with intense fighting spirit.
In the next moment, all fifty-seven attackers except Skye Miao unleashed their magic treasures. At his command, they hurled them down together.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
All sorts of magic treasures converged into a multicolored torrent. The overwhelming power instantly cast a shadow of fear over the Jade Maiden Sect, and several third-generation disciples with weaker nerves screamed and fled in terror, clearly petrified by the barrage overhead.