Family Rise: Beginning with Grandfather.

Chapter 1014 Desperate Escape

"Quack~~"

The vast emptiness was devoid of anything except a few remnants of stars suspended in the deathly silence, their light appearing to be torn into thin threads.

The bronze furnace body suddenly trembled, and the Bagua pattern flowed like a living thing. The moment the furnace lid was lifted, golden flames burst forth, like molten liquid pouring down from the cracked sky, instantly covering the void for hundreds of feet.

The phantom of the golden crow surged up from the furnace mouth, and wherever its wings swept, a golden sea of ​​fire grew wildly, spreading thousands of feet in the blink of an eye. The flames rolled and swirled together, forming undulating mounds of fire in the empty void.

The furnace rotated, and eight pillars of fire shot out from the trigram patterns, piercing the depths of the void. Where the pillars of fire passed, the surrounding nothingness seemed to be scalded with wrinkles by the flames.

Golden flames licked the void, gathering into swirling vortexes of fire that spread out like a smooth carpet, illuminating this desolate universe. The flames continuously spewing from the furnace piled up, eventually condensing into a giant burning mountain in the void. At its summit, a golden crow raised its head, and sparks from its wings fell like meteors in all directions, each carrying the scorching heat to shatter nothingness.

"Gah gah~~ You broken rock, I'll burn you to ashes!"

The golden crow cawed loudly, carrying a torrent of flames as it charged directly at the square seal, which was ten feet wide.

The flames surged like a raging tide, spreading in all directions and turning into an endless sea of ​​fire.

Under the impact of the flames, the binding power released by the seal was gradually defeated. The flames continued to rise, and golden flames surging from the heart of the furnace continued to join in, making the sea of ​​fire even more magnificent. Even the void was illuminated with a golden hue, forming a clear boundary with the surrounding smoke. It was as if the entire void had been split open by this sudden burst of flames, half of it dark twilight and half of blazing firelight.

The flames continued to rise, gushing from the furnace like water bursting its banks, the sea of ​​fire spreading further and further away, golden flames undulating in the void, silent yet magnificent.

Yang Zhengshan hadn't expected Jinwu to be so powerful, actually able to suppress the opponent's seal.

However, the power a magical artifact can unleash depends on the cultivation level and strength of its owner.

If the master's cultivation level is insufficient, even the highest grade of the spiritual artifact is useless.

Furthermore, the attributes and supernatural powers of the magical artifact and its owner must be compatible. In this respect, Yang Zhengshan and the Golden Crow Eight Trigrams Furnace are not very compatible.

Yang Zhengshan cultivates wood-attribute techniques and comprehends the withering and flourishing divine power, so he is unable to unleash the full power of the true solar fire.

Therefore, the Golden Crow's strength only stems from the strength of the sun's true fire, and cannot be sustained.

The moment the golden crow erupted, Yang Zhengshan turned and ran.

His figure flashed swiftly through the smoky void, like a shooting star heading southeast.

At the same time, the man looked at the raging flames and said, "Trying to run! Junior! I told you you can't escape!"

The next moment, his eyes widened, his pupils losing their normal color. In his left eye, dark yellow earth vein patterns appeared, crisscrossing like fissures in the earth; in his right eye, a crimson star chart hovered, like the endless flow of stars in the heavens. Where his two pupils met, a pale golden beam of light shot up from between his brows, piercing the void and tearing a transparent rift in the boundary between heaven and earth.
"Reaching the heavens and penetrating the earth, guided by the soul."

As Yang Zhengshan fled at breakneck speed, his expression changed slightly. He suddenly turned around, his eyes flashing with a bluish-gray hue.

"Yin and Yang, flourishing and decay, I speak of life and death!"

A massive Tai Chi diagram of decay and prosperity unfolded, enveloping the mysterious man within it. In an instant, life and death were reversed, and the immense life force rapidly drained from the two men's bodies.

Yang Zhengshan's hair turned white rapidly at a speed visible to the naked eye. In the blink of an eye, his originally black hair turned completely white. Similarly, his foot-long beard also turned white, and his face was covered with wrinkles.

Compared to him, the man's temples, though also tinged with a bit of frost, were almost negligible.

In this situation, the man paused slightly, his eyes filled with horror, even his eyes, which seemed to be able to see through the void, became frightened.

"This is!"

"The Divine Power of Withering and Flourishing!"

"My lifespan is over!"

"Damn it, that brat deserves to die!"

An angry roar swept in like a tidal wave.

A sinister glint flashed in Yang Zhengshan's slightly cloudy eyes. Now that things had come to this, he had no choice but to take a gamble.

"Seven Treasures Suppress the Soul, Chase and Seize the Spirit!"

Within his sea of ​​consciousness, the Seven Treasures Soul-Suppressing Pagoda emitted a hazy radiance, which transformed into a protective shield enveloping the other party.

Instantly, the other party's angry roar stopped abruptly, and his aura faltered.

The Seven Treasures Soul-Suppressing Tower's seventh level, the Soul-Returning Array, forms an independent, exquisite soul domain within the tower, forcibly separating the enemy cultivator's soul from their physical body and trapping them within the tower's illusion.

Unfortunately, the Seven Treasures Soul-Suppressing Pagoda is only a top-grade magic weapon, not a spiritual artifact.

The Soul Returning Array's restraint lasted only a breath before the opponent's soul broke free.

However, that one breath was enough time for Yang Zhengshan to escape far away.

After his soul returned, the man's anger became even more uncontrollable, and he continued to relentlessly pursue Yang Zhengshan.

The distance between the two had widened. Although this person's speed in traversing the void far exceeded Yang Zhengshan's, he could not catch up with Yang Zhengshan for a while.

Time passed second by second, and the two of them raced through the void, one chasing and the other fleeing.

And the other side.

Jian Changhe was also fleeing for his life. Yang Zhengshan was right. Jian Changhe was capable of fighting against a third-tier demon king, but that was all.

In the end, Jian Changhe had only just successfully formed his core, and he was not yet proficient in using his supernatural abilities. The only thing he could rely on was the Azure Gold Sword in his hand.

Both the human and the demon were constantly racing in the pursuit.

However, Jian Changhe fled towards Baiyun Immortal City.

The beast following behind him resembled a giant eagle, with a body length of three zhang and a wingspan of nearly ten zhang, but it had an eagle's beak and sharp claws. Its entire body was covered with rhomboid golden scales, the edges of which shimmered with an earthy yellow halo, and each scale was engraved with intricate earth vein patterns.

When its wings are spread, the scales are layered like piled-up rocks; when folded, they transform into an indestructible shield. The tail feathers are iron-gray, with three diamond-shaped golden scales at the tips.

This is a bird-like beast, naturally skilled in flight.

Therefore, Jian Changhe could only fight and run at the same time.

Just as he was about to reach the edge of the Cloud Mountain Range, a bright white streak of light flashed across the smoky void.

The speed of that streak of light was incredibly fast. Before Jian Changhe could even react, the streak of light was already right in front of him.

"Xuan Jin Lin Nue!"

A crisp sound rang out, followed by a terrifying burst of energy.

Boom~~
A deafening roar erupted, and the burst of energy waves spread continuously throughout the empty void.

Jian Changhe gripped his longsword, watching warily as the bird-beast demon king was blocked, and breathed a long sigh of relief.

"Sparrow Feather, why are you stopping me!"

A deep, muffled voice rang out.

In the vast void, Que Lingyu transformed into a bright white phantom of energy, while opposite her stood a heavy and tall figure.

"What's going on?" Que Lingyu ignored the figure opposite her and asked Jian Changhe instead.

Just now, she suddenly received a message from Jian Changhe in Baiyun Immortal City. She followed the message's trajectory into the Void and then caught up with him.

Jian Changhe said, "We were attacked, by a human and a demon. The human chased after Yang Zhengshan, and the demon chased after me!"

Que Lingyu's face darkened. "What is that old bastard Chi Yuan trying to do? Does he think I'm made of clay?" Yang Zhengshan and Jian Changhe couldn't tell the man's identity, but how could Que Lingyu not recognize him?

The Xuanjin Linyue is the spirit pet of the Crimson Origin True Lord. Although the Crimson Origin True Lord rarely reveals this fact, Que Lingyu happens to know it.

Don't assume that because Que Lingyu has always stayed in the western part of the Yunxiao Mountains, she doesn't know much about the forces in the Wanhua Mountains. On the contrary, as a flying demon king, Que Lingyu has an advantage in information gathering that other demon beasts don't have.

The Lark Clan excels at gathering intelligence.

The tiny lark possesses incredible flying speed, and due to its small size and faint breath, it is easily overlooked.

The Skylark Clan also has many bird-like monsters and beasts under its command, such as sparrows and hummingbirds. These inconspicuous little birds are found all over the Wanhua Mountain Range.

In terms of intelligence gathering capabilities, the Lark Clan is one of the best in the entire Wanhua Mountain Range.

Hearing the conversation between Jian Changhe and Que Lingyu, the Xuanjin Scaled Ye sensed something was wrong. "Misunderstanding, this is a misunderstanding!"

As he spoke, he suddenly turned and ran away.

With its golden wings spread, it emerged from the void.

"Humph!"

Que Lingyu snorted coldly, not about to let him escape so easily.

She left the void and chased after the Xuanjin Linye.

Compared to the size of the Xuanjin Linye, she looked so insignificant. The Xuanjin Linye had a wingspan of over three zhang, while her wingspan was only four chi.

However, when the sparrow feathers burst forth, the Xuanjinlinye appears exceptionally clumsy.

The sparrow raised its head and let out a clear, melodious cry, which transformed into nine silver streaks that pierced the clouds like arrows. Each sonic arrow carried a sharp gust of air, striking precisely the golden wings of the Xuanjin Scaled Ye.

"Roar! Sparrow Feather, I surrender!"

The Xuanjinlinye immediately admitted defeat without the slightest hesitation, making its surrender very decisive.

"Give up! Where's that old bastard, Akagami?"

Sparrow Feather appeared beside the Black Gold Scaled Ye as if by teleportation, grabbed its golden wings with a pair of delicate hands, and then plucked them off fiercely.

"I have no idea!"

"I don't know!" Que Lingyu snorted coldly, her figure flashed again, and she plucked out another feather.

The Xuanjin Scaled Nue flapped its wings, trying to drive away the Sparrow Feather, but the Sparrow Feather was too fast, so fast that it could hardly catch its figure.

Moreover, Que Lingyu was very familiar with his abilities and never gave him a chance to land. Whenever he lowered his altitude, Que Lingyu would shoot out the White Feather Piercing Cloud Arrow, forcing him to fly back into the sky.

There's a saying that goes, "In the world of martial arts, speed is the only thing that can't be broken."

Que Lingyu has the advantage of speed; whether in the void or the real world, her speed is as fast as teleportation.

The Xuanjinlinye had no chance against her speed, let alone even track her movements.

He could only be abused by Que Lingyu.

"I really don't know! My master went after that person, and his order to me was to kill him!"

"It is a golden-scaled pheasant," Xuanjinlin said in a muffled voice, his tone full of grievance and pleading.

Que Lingyu's face was gloomy. Her petite figure suddenly appeared on his head, and then she took out a light blue ring.

The ring is a pale blue, semi-transparent color, with spiraling wind patterns flowing across its surface, like a solidified tornado. Inside the ring are eight crescent-shaped wind spirit beads, within which air currents seem to surge, and when shaken, they produce a soft sound like bamboo leaves rubbing together.

"Wear it obediently, and I might spare your life!" Que Lingyu slammed the ring hard on the head of the Xuanjin Linye.

This is the Wind Binding Ring, which can release "dead wind". This wind has no kinetic energy, but it can freeze the flow of a monster's blood and qi, making it as if it is locked in an invisible ice coffin, and even with superhuman strength, it is difficult to move.

The imprisoned beasts are as if they are in a flowing cage of wind, where the sound of the wind hides countless whispers, like thousands of hands pulling at their souls, making them feel the fear of being crushed by the mighty winds of heaven and earth even though they know it is just wind.

"No! Sparrow Feather, this is a misunderstanding, please spare me!" The Xuanjin Scaled Ye wasn't stupid; it wouldn't be willing to carry such a monstrous thing.

"You have no choice! Put it on for me!"

Que Lingyu tried to forcefully put the Wind Binding Ring on the head of the Xuanjin Lin Nue, but the Xuanjin Lin Nue struggled constantly, making it difficult for her to control it.

This is Que Lingyu's weakness: she is too weak. If they were to fight head-on, she would be no match for Xuanjin Linye.

However, Que Lingyu was not without options. With her extremely fast speed, she plucked the feathers off the Xuanjin Linye one by one.

"Dare to resist again, and I'll turn you into a bald bird!"

"do not want!"

"Hmph, I'll kill you!"

"No! Sparrow Feather~~" Xuanjin Linye was on the verge of tears.

Facing Que Lingyu, he had all the strength he needed but couldn't use it.

Although his cultivation level was not as high as Que Lingyu's, he was not without any power to resist other mid-stage third-tier demon kings. However, he could only passively take a beating when facing Que Lingyu.

Waaah, this feeling is so frustrating.

Faced with the threat of the Sparrow Feather, the Xuanjin Scaled Ye ultimately had no choice but to wear the Wind Binding Ring in humiliation.

A pale blue wind-binding ring encircled his neck, making him feel as if his entire body was being gripped by an invisible force. His demon core felt as if it were being crushed by a stone, and his soul felt as if it were being torn apart.

"Ah~~ I was wrong, I was wrong~~"

The Xuanjinlinye howled and begged for mercy.

"Hmph, behave yourself, or you'll regret it!" Que Lingyu stopped the binding power of the Wind Binding Ring and looked down at him.

In the distance, Jian Changhe watched this scene with a sweaty expression.

He knew how powerful this Xuanjin Scaled Ye was; he himself was no match for it. However, he never expected that this creature would be completely powerless against Que Lingyu.

"Senior! Yang Zhengshan is still being hunted down by his master!" Jian Changhe stepped forward to remind him.

“His master is Chi Yuan, that old bastard has always been cunning and eccentric. Once Chi Yuan has his eye on him, Yang Zhengshan will probably have a hard time escaping!” Que Lingyu said with a solemn expression.

She could easily deal with the Xuanjin Linye, but if she were to face the Chiyuan Zhenjun, she would probably be no match for him.

"What should we do then?" Jian Changhe asked with some concern.

Que Lingyu frowned, her eyes flashing with a spiritual light, as she looked at Taixu.

"I just hope Yang Zhengshan can escape on his own!"

Even if they wanted to rescue Yang Zhengshan at this point, it would be difficult to find Chi Yuan and Yang Zhengshan.

The void is vast and empty; unless there is a connection of vital energy, it is impossible to determine the exact location of other people.

Unless Yang Zhengshan can send them a message, they simply cannot find him.

(End of this chapter)