A wild and destructive force violently erupted from within Jiang Dali, causing a series of explosive cracks in his bones. In an instant, he grew over three feet taller, his arm muscles bulging as if Vajra himself had descended, fiercely grabbing hold.
The Golden-Backed Nine-Ring Great Saber trembled with a buzz, its blade twisted into a heart-stopping exaggerated arc by the immense force.
The young man from the Tong Family, within the dragon shadow, couldn’t believe his eyes and, unable to restrain himself, lunged forward with both claws.
However, in that instant, Jiang Dali roared fiercely and struck out with a heavy palm.
The violent destructive Qi Force instantly formed a whirlwind vortex, shaping into a wild and majestic dragon head. Amid the massive roar of the dragon, it ferociously collided with the opposing dragon shadow in a stance that tore through heaven and earth.
The young man had no choice but to raise his claws to block.
With a loud bang, the dragon head struck the dragon claws and exploded violently.
The dragon shadow, transformed by the young man, was forcefully knocked back by a yard.
Jiang Dali, using the force of the impact, flew backward with his saber, shooting towards Demon Hawk and shouted, "Dongfang Bubai!"
Dongfang Bubai raised his hand and shot a needle, the thread caught on Demon Hawk’s sharp claw, and his figure swung up instantly. Almost in a blink, his arm stretched out, and with a swift motion—
A piece of his sleeve instantly transformed into a flurry of silver needles, like raindrops tearing through the sky, spiraling back towards the young man from the Tong Family and a few rushing members of the Feng Clan.
Demon Hawk quickly flapped its wings and soared into the high skies.
Just then, an arrow split the air, forming a sharp airwave and fiercely struck Demon Hawk’s wing.
A piercing eagle screech resounded through the sky. Pain-stricken, Demon Hawk nearly plummeted but managed to flap its wings vigorously and swiftly ascended.
Jiang Dali’s eyes blazed as he glowered at the Feng Clan archer below, memorizing that long, punchable horse-face.
At that moment, while hovering high above, Divine Phoenix heard Demon Hawk’s tragic cry and immediately swooped down, its gaze anxiously falling on the root of Demon Hawk’s wing, which dripped fresh blood with each flap.
Jiang Dali’s eyes lit up, and he immediately shouted at the descending Divine Phoenix, "Hurry up and help catch Demon Hawk."
Divine Phoenix had intelligence, but usually did not heed Jiang Dali’s commands.
However, upon seeing Demon Hawk injured, it dove down without hesitation, extending its claws towards the Ice Soul Jade Chair on Demon Hawk’s back, and grabbed it, lifting Demon Hawk with it.
Jiang Dali yelled, suddenly leaping up, his figure bursting with a dragon’s roar, unexpectedly landing on the unsuspecting Divine Phoenix’s back.
Below, Dongfang Bubai tugged on the thread, his body also lifting swiftly like light smoke, displaying an impressive movement technique as he landed on Divine Phoenix’s back.
Divine Phoenix immediately let out a panicked shriek, flapping its wings wildly in the air, trying to shake off the two people on its back.
However, at that moment, a chillingly sharp saber suddenly came close, harshly resting on its long neck, slicing through feathers and pressing against the skin.
Jiang Dali sneered maliciously, "If you’re a good bird, fly straight and fast, or I’ll end you with a single strike, and we’ll all be done for!"
Divine Phoenix’s eyes rapidly darted around, feeling the cold threat at its neck. It had no choice but to open its beak, letting out a submissive cry, and with its head bowed, it ascended and flew forward, occasionally glancing nervously at Demon Hawk below, issuing urgent cries.
"Stop yelling, just fly away for a while, and I’ll treat it later."
Jiang Dali slapped the bird’s head impatiently as he shouted.
He had already seen Demon Hawk’s current state; the blood bar still had three-quarters left. Although still bleeding, it was essentially safe—as long as it didn’t flap its wings, the wound wouldn’t tear further open.
At that moment, they had already flown past the Feng Clan’s buildings below.
One could see numerous Feng Clan members looking up, each emitting a powerful aura, especially a middle-aged woman in bright feathered attire. The piercing cold gaze she shot from afar penetrated like arrows, causing chills.
"Who is that?" Jiang Dali couldn’t help but feel startled.
"That might be the Feng Family Patriarch. I didn’t expect that even she would be roused into action this time. It must have been that young man from the Tong Family who drew her out."
Dongfang Bubai’s expression turned serious, speaking uncertainly.
He had been to the Feng Clan twice, but had only interacted with ordinary Feng Clan experts and had never even seen this woman suspected to be the patriarch.
"Is she also in the Heavenly Human Realm?"
Jiang Dali squinted and asked.
Dongfang Bubai lightly hummed a confirmation, solemnly saying, "And she might have been in the Heavenly Human Realm for many years."
"Then aren’t we in danger now that she’s noticed us?"
Dongfang Bubai’s eyes flickered as he looked at Jiang Dali, "You’ve already gotten the Phoenix Gold Fruit; do you still plan to come back?"
Jiang Dali paused, "You mean, as long as I don’t come to the Feng Clan, they won’t come out looking for trouble?"
Dongfang Bubai snorted softly, his voice raspy, "Since they’re a reclusive clan, unless there is a threat of annihilation, they won’t easily leave their seclusion to involve themselves in the Martial World.
The Phoenix Gold Fruit, in fact, is useless to most of them; only the younger generations who just reached adulthood might need it, so it’s more of a symbolic significance.
It’s like a temple offering stolen by a petty thief; at most, the monk might punish the thief, but if the thief escapes the temple, would the monk chase him all over the Martial World?"
Jiang Dali saw the reasoning and couldn’t help but burst into laughter, "In that case, Li Chimei, that bastard, is out of luck. He didn’t get anything good last time, and this time we beat him to it. Moreover, he’s likely to face the Feng Clan’s patriarch himself, with no escape."