A voice that Song Yao hadn't heard for years and that made her tremble just at the thought of it was now right beside her.
It was him! It was really him!
Song Yao stiffly turned around, pulling Zhao Zhao with her. Under the dim light, Song Changming was holding Yu Chu by the neck. Wearing a hood and showing only a pair of eyes, he was looking at them sinisterly.
"Miss Song..." Yu Chu struggled in Song Changming's grip, constantly slapping at him, trying to free herself from the suffocating hold.
"Hehe..." Song Changming tightened his grip. Yu Chu's eyes began to roll back. "Xiaoyao, how impolite! You don't even say hello when you see your second uncle."
The hateful voice stimulated Song Yao's nerves. Her arms trembled slightly, and flames blazed around her. A dagger appeared in her hand out of thin air.
"Cousin!" Zhao Zhao was burned by the flames around Song Yao and instinctively pulled away from her.
Song Yao raised the dagger and stabbed at Song Changming. "Song Changming, after all these years, you've been lingering on. It's time you paid for your life!"
The two immediately engaged in a fight. By this time, Yu Chu had fainted and was casually thrown aside by Song Changming.
"The Karma Fire Red Lotus? It seems Xiaoyao has really grown up. Third brother really trusts you. He even let you bring this."
Song Changming dodged one of Song Yao's attacks sideways, observing the flames on her body and curling his lips. "But Xiaoyao, after all these years, do you think I'm still afraid of this? This thing can't do anything to me anymore. Hahaha..."
His arrogant laughter echoed through the entire basement. Zhao Zhao frowned at the sight in front of her and quickly made hand seals. "Go and move forward. Three thousand thunder tribulations, heed my command. Wind and thunder—move!"
Suddenly, a strong gust of wind blew, and thunder roared with lightning striking down, hitting Song Changming's face.
Song Changming covered the half of his face that had been scorched by the lightning and sent Song Yao flying with a palm strike. His eyes finally landed on Zhao Zhao, whom he hadn't paid much attention to.
"Cousin! Are you okay?" Zhao Zhao rushed forward to catch Song Yao, her eyes full of worry.
Song Yao shook her head and tightened her grip on the dagger. She wished she could kill Song Changming on the spot!
However, the next second, Song Yao spat out a mouthful of blood. That old bastard Song Changming hadn't held back his strength in that palm strike. He had been aiming to kill her.
"Cousin!"
"Zhao Zhao, don't worry about me. Catch Song Changming! Catch him!" Song Yao grabbed Zhao Zhao's hand and pointed at Song Changming, shouting.
Zhao Zhao didn't care about anything else. She could only protect Song Yao behind her and locked her eyes on Song Changming. Golden threads emerged from her palms.
"The Heavenly Net? Heh... At such a young age, you actually know this move? It seems your master on the mountain has taught you a lot." Song Changming slowly stood up straight. Saying this, he didn't look the least bit panicked or afraid.
Countless golden threads burst out of the ground, connecting to Zhao Zhao's palms and constantly surrounding Song Changming, forming the shape of a huge net.
Song Changming smiled slightly. Suddenly, he took off his hood, and the other hand that had been hidden under his cloak finally appeared.
In that hand, he was holding a transparent crystal ball. Inside the crystal ball was a small tree with two leaves.
"!!!" Zhao Zhao stared at the small tree, her eyes widening in shock. She even stopped what she was doing with her hands.
That tree... the familiar aura. Was it herself?!
Was this what she had felt that day?
"Little girl, I admit you're very powerful, but the incomplete you is no match for what I have in my hand."
Song Changming laughed smugly, enjoying Zhao Zhao's stunned expression with interest. He squinted his eyes, and the crystal ball immediately emitted a green light. The Heavenly Net instantly broke.
The next second, Song Changming flew past Zhao Zhao in an instant, cutting off a wisp of her hair. His target was the bell behind Zhao Zhao.
"Stupid master, get out of the way!" / "Zhao Zhao?! What are you in a daze for?"
The voices of Taotie and Song Yao rang out at the same time. Song Yao tried to stand up, and Taotie rushed over to pull Zhao Zhao away.
"I came to the Chen family today to get something. I don't have time to waste with you. Good niece, see you next time."
After saying this, Song Changming turned around and wanted to leave with the bell.
However, the next moment, a sword glowing with spiritual energy blocked his way.
Zhao Zhao took out Duanshun.
"Don't go. You have to stay and explain."
As soon as Duanshun appeared, it let out a slight humming sound. The sword light reflected the coldness in Zhao Zhao's eyes.
This was the first time Zhao Zhao showed such an expression. There was something wrong with the small sapling in Song Changming's hand. It was very wrong. She had to figure out what was going on.
"Do you think you can stop me?" Song Changming lifted the crystal ball in his hand, his expression disdainful.
It seemed that as long as he had that thing, he had nothing to fear.
"What about me?" Taotie's roar rang out. Its body began to grow rapidly. The ground it stepped on cracked slightly, and finally it showed the aura that a fierce beast should have.
However, Song Changming only paused for a moment, then burst out laughing loudly. The crystal ball in his hand dissipated, leaving only the pure young tree.
The next second, a huge spiritual energy impact came. Zhao Zhao and Taotie were directly knocked to the ground by this force. Duanshun fell to the ground, making a clear sound.
Taotie was directly knocked unconscious.
Zhao Zhao lay on the ground. She felt so much pain. Her whole body hurt. Her arm didn't seem to be her own anymore. It felt like... it was broken.
Song Changming walked towards her step by step, slowly squatting down. He said in a voice that only the two of them could hear, "I said, the incomplete you is no match for it. Didn't your Chongming Bird master tell you, little tree demon?"
"You—!" Zhao Zhao gasped for breath with difficulty, her eyes widening in disbelief.
Song Changming knew! He knew she was a demon.
"Don't worry. I won't tell anyone. It won't do me any good." He left this sentence and turned away.
Zhao Zhao lay on the ground unable to move. She was a little sad. She only knew how to fight and wasn't good at using her brain. But she still hadn't been able to help her cousin catch Song Changming.
She thought she should have brought the little paper dragon with her. Maybe she would have had a better chance of winning then.
This injury was strange. It didn't heal on its own. Every time Zhao Zhao breathed, she felt pain in her chest.
I don't know how long passed. A hand held her other hand that was numb from the pain.
Song Yao held her hand. There was blood on the corner of her mouth, and something was flowing from her eyes.
This was the first time Zhao Zhao saw her cousin's tears. They were hot when they fell on her skin.
"I'm sorry... I'm sorry, Zhao Zhao... Cousin failed to protect you." As an older sister, Song Yao had let her younger sister get hurt right in front of her.
Self - blame and guilt overwhelmed her. She had been blinded by hatred and lost her rationality. If only she hadn't let Zhao Zhao rush forward...
Zhao Zhao forced a smile. "It's not your fault. Don't blame yourself, cousin..."
Anxious footsteps came from outside the door. It was Lu Chukong and Fufeng.
"Damn it!" Fufeng was stunned. "How did it end up like this?!"
Lu Chukong also paused for a moment, then said in a deep voice, "Save the people first!"
Chu Ming looked at his fifth brother lying on the ground and took a long time to come back to his senses.
At the same time, Su Yuan, who was inspired by the dragon scale, was rushing back with a gloomy face.
He had only been away for a few days, and what audacious thing dared to hurt Zhao Zhao?!
Su Yuan was furious. A heavy thunderstorm hit the southern region.
"Master! Something's wrong with Junior Sister!" On Wutong Mountain, Senior Brother Yun Ze noticed something was wrong with Junior Sister's life - lamp and quickly told Chongming, who was in seclusion.
Chongming opened his eyes. There was a fierce look in his eyes, and he even showed a ferocious appearance.
"I've indulged these scumbags for too long. They've even dared to touch my disciple!"
Breaking through the seclusion, Chongming looked down at Yun Ze from above and said coldly, "Come down the mountain with me."
Those who were tired of living should be sent on their way.