Sect Leader Ye indeed had reason to be confident, not to mention that he was skilled in the Supreme Skill of the Yuhua Immortal Sect, but the various Magic Artifacts he carried with him were sufficient for self-preservation.
However, facing those Evil Demons who would stop at nothing, he also had to consider not revealing his edge, so as not to be targeted and encircled by them.
"Junior Nephew may decide on his own." Xin Kehai gave it some thought and nodded, saying, "I have already set up the Heavenly Net Formation here, preparing for the onslaught of Evil Demons."
"Many thanks, Uncle-Master."
A smile crept onto Sect Leader Ye's lips; as long as this battle could demonstrate the might of the Yuhua Immortal Sect, his status within the Sect would surely rise.
And if it went even better, perhaps he could even step out of the shadow of his father's protection.
So that the brothers within the Sect would no longer mention "the son of Sect Leader Ye," but rather address him as "Sect Leader Ye, Senior Brother Ye."
Beside him, Jiang Yunni committed the conversation between the two men to memory.
Especially what Xin Kehai said about the Heavenly Net Formation, as well as Sect Leader Ye's intention to intercept Chen Yi.
It seemed that in the future, I shall have much more contact with my senior.
That's even better...
Elsewhere, Zhan Hongxiu and others, upon noticing the disturbances around Longevity Bridge, showed slight changes in their expressions.
Without any delay, and after joining forces with Master Lianxin of the Hengshan Sect and a group of nuns, they hurried over.
"Senior Sister Zhan, Junior Brother Chen previously went off in that direction, right?"
Anxiousness was barely concealed on Zhan Hongxiu's face.
Partly because Chen Yi was tracking Sect Leader Ye towards Longevity Bridge, but more so because she recognized that blood cloud in the sky as being of Chen Yi's Sword Dao.
Having fought each other multiple times, she was more than familiar with that Slaughter Sword Intent.
"Everyone, pick up the pace and get there as quickly as possible."
"Also, spread out more and stay alert to our surroundings, to avoid falling into the traps of those Evil Demons."
Sun Zhengqiu, Cheng Yunfei, and others dared not hesitate, spreading out a bit as they ran, keeping an eye on their surroundings.
Master Lianxin, a short distance away, did the same.
However, as she hurried along, her eyes remained fixed on the blood cloud in the sky and the terrifying killing intent it contained.
"If such a bloodlike aura of Slaughter could be converted, this poor nun would surely accrue limitless merit!"
In fact, more people within Jiangnan Prefecture were also on the move, heading towards the site of Chen Yi's great battle with the "Mad Old Man."
Like the "Hero of Jiangnan" Su Baimo, "Ba Dao" Duan Zhendong, and a group of Ba Dao Sect Disciples, as well as those Jianghu Guests who had come to watch the battle.
Inside the Friends Inn, Li Song raised a hand to his brow, thoughtfully gazing at the blood cloud in the sky.
"The path of Slaughter, could it be that an old devil has arisen once more?"
"That shouldn't be it."
Muttering to himself for a while, Li Song glanced at the Jianghu Guests running out of the inn and couldn't help but call out:
"Hey, hey, hey, gentlemen, slow down a bit, going too early might cost you your lives."
However, the Jianghu Guests, caught in their excitement, paid no heed to his advice.
Not only did no one listen, a few regulars even teased him with a chuckle.
"Elder Li, you have traveled the Martial World for many years and have seen many grand scenes."
"Pity us, who are new to the Jianghu; we cannot miss such a grand battle."
"That's right, that's right, just consider it an appetizer for the battles of the 'Hero of Jiangnan' and 'Ba Dao,' let's go and take a look..."
Seeing this, Li Song helplessly shook his head and signaled to the waiters nearby to close the windows and doors.
"Boss, aren't you watching?"
"What's there to watch? It's just a rising Sword Cultivator and a few Evil Demons flexing their power."
"Hurry up and stop talking, lock up the windows and doors, then go call over Doctor Li from the clinic."
The waiters were somewhat puzzled, "Boss, why call Doctor Li?"
Li Song gave him a smack, cursing.
"Of course, it's to go halves on the profits with him. You guys have to pay close attention this time; make a note of all the prescriptions Doctor Li gives and the medicines he uses."
"When those greenhorns have recovered from their injuries, make sure they leave all their money behind..."