Troubled times: Start practicing spiritual practice by taking care of your sister-in-law.

Outside Starfield City, the situation suddenly changed.

At the command of the Immortal Cult Master, the elders and disciples of the Immortal Cult, who had been waiting in ambush, surged out like a tide, surrounding the members of the Owl Clan left outside Starfield City. Bai Qin's eyes flashed with ferocity, his White Tiger blood boiling. The pain of losing his son and the humiliation of being intimidated by the Spirit Sinner just now intertwined, transforming into a monstrous killing intent that rushed straight towards Feng Nian, Huang Su, and the others.

"Feng Nian, today marks the beginning of the destruction of your Owl Clan!" Bai Qin roared, and with a single claw strike, the platinum claw light tore through the sky, carrying unparalleled sharpness, heading straight for Feng Nian's face.

Feng Nian's face turned ashen. Although he was also a Nirvana Realm expert, Bai Qin was a Law Domain Realm expert, and this attack was enough to kill him. He gritted his teeth and activated his spiritual power. A phantom phoenix appeared behind him, its wings folded, attempting to defend.

"boom--"

The claw light collided with the phoenix phantom, and Feng Nian groaned as he was sent flying backward, spitting out a mouthful of blood.

There is ultimately an insurmountable chasm between the Nirvana Realm and the Law Domain Realm. If Bai Qin hadn't been injured by the Spirit Sinner earlier, thus weakening his strength, this attack would have been enough to kill Feng Nian on the spot.

"Elder!" Huang Su exclaimed, and she and the other Kite Clan disciples rushed forward to support Feng Nian. At the same time, they formed a defensive formation, and the Phoenix True Fire intertwined to form a curtain of fire, barely resisting the siege of the Immortal Sect disciples around them.

But everyone knows this is merely a short-sighted solution. Against a powerful expert at the Law Domain Realm, this level of resistance won't last long.

The Immortal Cult Master stood with his hands behind his back, observing coldly without personally intervening. His gaze constantly swept around, wary of whether the psychic criminal had returned, while also keeping an eye on the movements of Feng He, Feng Zhi, and the others.

As for these "minions" of the kite clan, it would be enough to leave them to Bai Qin and the elders of the sect to deal with.

The two Buddhas, Kasyapa and Kanan, exchanged a glance but did not participate in the attack. Instead, they silently chanted Buddhist mantras, using their light to seal off the surrounding area and prevent any members of the Owl Clan from escaping. Their goal remained the spiritual inheritance and Chen Mo. Now that Chen Mo had been rescued, these Owl Clan members were the perfect "bait" and "hostages."

"Feng Nian, I'm giving you one last chance. Hand over all the secrets of the remnants of the Spirit Communication Cult, and I'll spare your life." The Immortal Cult Master spoke slowly, his voice carrying an undeniable authority.

Feng Nian wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and smiled bitterly: "If you want to kill, then kill. Why all this nonsense?"

They've already said too much in the way of explanation; there's no need to say anything more.

"Stubborn to the end." The leader of the Immortal Cult snorted coldly and said no more.

Bai Qin had long since lost his patience and raised his claws again. This time, he aimed at Huang Su, as he discovered that this woman's relationship with Chen Mo was unusual.

"I'll start by targeting you!"

The platinum claw gleamed like the scythe of death, slashing down upon Chao Huangsu.

Huang Su's face was deathly pale, but she stubbornly gritted her teeth and urged all the spiritual power in her body. Phoenix True Fire condensed into a faint fire lotus in her palm and faced the unstoppable light of death.

At this critical moment.

"Om-"

A sharp spatial blade silently tore through Bai Qin's claw light, and the aftershock knocked Huang Su back several steps, but ultimately saved her life.

A tall and slender figure appeared in front of the Owl Clan members.

Congratulations!

His breathing was slightly unsteady, clearly indicating that he had been injured in the previous chase, but his deep eyes now held only a cold killing intent and determination.

"Bai Qin, your opponent is me." Feng He's voice was hoarse, but it carried an undeniable firmness.

Bai Qin's pupils contracted slightly, then he sneered: "Feng He, you've come at the right time. Today, I'll ensure the complete annihilation of your Chiyuan clan."

He said no more, and the white tiger phantom condensed again, rushing towards Feng He with even more ferocious power.

Feng He gritted his teeth, his spatial power surging, and he engaged Bai Qin in a fierce battle. However, just as Bai Qin had said, Feng He had been injured by Venerable Jianan's Nirvana Buddha Light in the previous battle, and then rushed back to provide support, resulting in excessive consumption of his spiritual power.

After only a few dozen rounds of fighting, he gradually fell into a disadvantageous position and suffered new injuries.

"Supreme Elder!" Huang Su and the others were extremely anxious, but they were unable to intervene in a battle of this level.

The Immortal Cult leader remained indifferent, even a slight smirk playing on his lips. He was pleased to see Bai Qin and the Owl Clan both severely weakened, ideally perishing together, so he could reap the benefits.

The two Buddhas, Kasyapa and Kanan, merely sealed off the four directions without offering any assistance to Bai Qin, clearly each with their own calculations. Feng Nian forced himself to stand up, looking at Feng He struggling to stay upright, and then at the Immortal Cult members eyeing him menacingly, a deep sense of powerlessness welled up in his heart.

He knew these forces had suffered losses and were now enraged, wanting to get compensation from the Owl Clan.

Just then.

A gentle yet authoritative voice came from not far away.

"Gentlemen, could you please grant me this favor and let this matter rest for now?"

Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw Dongfang Hao stepping on the Hetu Luoshu and slowly rising into the air. Behind him, Dongfang Nishang followed closely, her swollen eyes staring intently at the direction of the collapse of the Starry Sky Small World, as if searching for something, or perhaps just lost in thought.

Dongfang Hao's appearance surprised everyone present.

The Immortal Cult Master frowned slightly and said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, this matter is a feud between our cult and the Owl Clan and the remnants of the Spirit Communicators. It has nothing to do with the Great Xuan Dynasty. Why should Your Majesty interfere?"

Dongfang Hao smiled slightly, his tone calm yet undeniably authoritative: "Sect Master, you are mistaken. Great chaos is imminent. You are all the fighting force of the Heavenly Star Realm; you should not be engaging in such internal strife..."

He paused, his gaze sweeping over everyone present, finally settling on Feng He and the members of the Chiyuan Clan.

"Moreover, the psychic criminal has already shown up and rescued the boy. What good will it do you to make things difficult for these kite people? It would be better to stop for now and discuss this further."

Bai Qin sneered, "Dongfang Hao, stop pretending to be a good person. Who doesn't know that your daughter has an affair with that remnant of the psychic sect? Are you here today to protect them?"

Dongfang Hao's expression remained unchanged as he calmly looked at Bai Qin: "Bai Qin, I respect you as a senior, but please do not overstep your bounds. I simply do not wish to see bloodshed and have no intention of showing favoritism. If you insist on fighting, I would not mind experiencing your White Tiger Divine Power."

As soon as he finished speaking, the Hetu Luoshu shone brightly, and a vast aura, like a starry sea, rose from Dongfang Hao's body. Although it was not as flamboyant and domineering as that of a Dharma Domain Realm expert, it was profound and restrained, making it a force to be reckoned with.

The Immortal Sect Master's eyes flickered as he quickly calculated in his mind. Dongfang Hao was also at the seventh realm, and had not participated in any battles from beginning to end. He was currently at his peak and possessed a supreme treasure like the River Map and Luo Book. If they were to truly fight, the outcome would be unpredictable.

Moreover, he had just been injured by the psychic criminal and his strength had not yet recovered, so it was really not advisable for him to make any more powerful enemies at this moment.

Bai Qin's expression was also uncertain. Although he was angry, he was not a mindless person. If Dongfang Hao was determined to protect the Chiyuan Clan, he would probably not succeed today.

Moreover, the attitudes of Baihua Pavilion and Chen Mo are quite ambiguous, and who knows if they will help the Chiyuan Clan.

Just as the two sides were at an impasse, Feng He suddenly spoke, his voice weak but clear: "Your Majesty, my Chiyuan Clan will remember your kindness today, but our clan's prodigy, Huang Yi, is still in the hands of Ancestor Tianpeng. We must go to her rescue. Could these young clansmen be temporarily entrusted to Your Majesty's protection?"

His words shocked everyone; it was clear he was handing over the future of the Owl Clan to Dongfang Hao.

Dongfang Hao was slightly taken aback, then looked deeply at Feng He and slowly nodded: "Alright."

He turned to the Immortal Cult Master and Bai Qin, his voice calm yet carrying a warning: "Gentlemen, I have already promised to protect these Owl Clan members. Anyone who tries to harm them will be making an enemy of me and the Great Xuan Dynasty."

The Immortal Cult Master's face was gloomy. After a moment of silence, he finally snorted coldly: "Today I will give His Majesty face. But the matter of the Owl Clan colluding with the remnants of the Spirit Communication Sect will never be left unresolved."

With a wave of his hand, he led the elders and disciples of the Immortal Cult away slowly.

Although Bai Qin was unwilling, he knew that there was no chance now, so he could only glare at Feng He and turn to leave.

The two Buddhas, Kasyapa and Kanan, exchanged a glance but said nothing more. Their light faded, and their figures gradually disappeared into the void.

The crisis has been temporarily averted.

Feng He bowed to Dongfang Hao, then glanced at Huang Su and the others, a hint of guilt and reluctance flashing in his eyes. He then turned around, tore through space, and chased after the direction where Feng Qi and Feng Zhi had left.

Huang Yi is still in the hands of Ancestor Tianpeng.

Outside Starfield City, the atmosphere remained heavy.

Dongfang Hao put away the Hetu Luoshu and slowly landed. Dongfang Nishang rushed forward, grabbed his sleeve, and asked in a hoarse voice, "Father, has Chen Mo really... been rescued?"

Looking at his daughter's haggard face, Dongfang Hao sighed softly and reached out to ruffle her hair: "When have I ever lied to you? The Spirit Clan made their move, and he has been dragged into the Void of Return. Although his whereabouts are unknown, at least his life is safe." (End of Chapter)