795: A blessing in disguise?

“Big Brother Lin Yang, is it really you?!”

After the shock, Xia Shuang regained her senses, but she was still filled with disbelief.

Even though she had just fantasized that it would be great if this Dao Wulou Realm Practitioner were Lin Yang, now that it was actually the case, she still felt it was unreal.

Her Big Brother Lin Yang had actually reached the Dao Wulou Realm?

She felt as if she were dreaming.

Many questions inevitably arose in her heart, and she had so much to say.

However, before she could say anything more, Lin Yang spoke again: “Xiao Shuang, this is not the place to talk. Let’s go.”

The Lan Ye Holy Sect certainly had some tricks up its sleeve.

After that sect-protecting Formation Array was activated, Lin Yang keenly felt the surrounding space being suppressed. If not for him reaching the Dao Wulou Realm through the Dao of Space, he likely would have found it difficult to break through this sealing power.

Xia Shuang nodded repeatedly, suppressed the various thoughts in her heart, and obediently let Lin Yang take her as they rushed outside.

“Do you think you can get away?” Mu Tianyang’s voice rang out from all directions, vast like thunder.

He manipulated the ancient sect-protecting Formation Array, precisely locking onto Lin Yang, and a vast power pressed directly toward him.

He had absolute confidence that he could easily suppress Lin Yang!

At this moment, everyone within the Lan Ye Holy Sect felt that terrifying fluctuation of Dao Power.

Ordinary disciples felt a tightness in their chests, as if pressed down by a ten-thousand-pound boulder.

Even those few Dao Wulou Realm Practitioners who were observing the ceremony had grave expressions.

They were all secretly comparing in their hearts whether they could withstand it if they were the ones facing the power of the ancient formation currently manipulated by Mu Tianyang.

And the result of this comparison made these few Dao Wulou Realm Practitioners look grave.

It would be very difficult for them to contend with Mu Tianyang under the added power of the Lan Ye Holy Sect's ancient sect-protecting formation.

Even if they could barely resist, they would have to pay a great price.

However, Lin Yang just smiled faintly: “A fine Lan Ye Holy Sect indeed. Lin has learned much today. We shall meet again, and I will pay a visit another day!”

With that, he took Xia Shuang and, under the incredulous gazes of Mu Tianyang and the others, directly tore through space and left.

The power that had been pressing toward him suddenly lost its target.

Mu Tianyang was stunned.

He had already activated the power of the ancient sect-protecting formation, yet Lin Yang had actually run away just like that??

He could not accept it!

“How could this be? How is it possible that he could still escape?!”

Mu Tianyang’s expression immediately turned extremely gloomy.

The other few Dao Wulou Realm Practitioners were also incredibly surprised. To be able to easily leave with someone while the Lan Ye Holy Sect's ancient sect-protecting formation was activated—this level of strength was truly shocking.

Mu Yunhan had recovered quite a bit by now. Watching Xia Shuang being taken away, his heart was filled with not only anger but also fear.

The fact that Xia Shuang suddenly had such a powerful elder was not a good thing for him.

All his capital and reliance were built upon the Lan Ye Holy Sect and his grandfather, Mu Tianyang.

But right now, within the Lan Ye Holy Sect, this elder of Xia Shuang could ignore Mu Tianyang’s existence and come and go as he pleased.

This made it impossible for Mu Yunhan not to be afraid.

After all, if Lin Yang came back to kill him, wouldn't it be effortless?

An inexplicable fear welled up in his heart, causing Mu Yunhan to look at Mu Tianyang.

At this moment, the only one who could still give him a sense of security was his own grandfather.

Mu Tianyang felt Mu Yunhan’s gaze and also sensed his fear.

He didn't say anything, but instead spoke to the guests observing the ceremony: “The hospitality today was lacking, and I hope everyone will forgive us. The Lan Ye Holy Sect will not keep you any longer; we will invite you all again another day!”

This was essentially sending the guests away.

The crowd was sensible and all rose to take their leave.

Today, the Lan Ye Holy Sect had made such a huge fool of itself, with even the bride being taken away right at the wedding.

It was easy to imagine how Mu Tianyang must be feeling right now.

Even if Mu Tianyang asked them to stay now, no one wanted to stay.

Who knew if Mu Tianyang would go on a killing spree in a fit of rage?

The excitement came quickly and left just as fast.

The wedding scene, which had been full of joy just moments ago, soon became extremely desolate.

Only some ordinary disciples of the Lan Ye Holy Sect were trembling as they cleaned up the mess.

Mu Tianyang waved his hand, and a force enveloped Mu Yunhan, leaving the spot.

After reappearing in Mu Tianyang’s cave dwelling, Mu Yunhan immediately said nervously: “Grandfather, what should we do now? That bitch Xia Shuang called that Dao Wulou Realm Practitioner ‘Big Brother’. If he comes back for revenge, how should we deal with it?”

Mu Tianyang’s eyes were cold, and he didn't speak immediately.

He was not feeling well either.

Provoking such a Dao Wulou Realm Practitioner who could come and go freely within the Lan Ye Holy Sect was indeed very troublesome.

After a pause, Mu Tianyang said: “That Dao Wulou Realm Practitioner has extraordinary strength. When I exchanged blows with him, he was still able to be distracted, and he could even leave calmly from within the sect-protecting Formation Array. I fear his strength is above mine.”

Hearing this, Mu Yunhan’s heart trembled, and he exclaimed: “Then Grandfather, since we have offended him this time, wouldn't that mean...”

“Yunhan!” Mu Tianyang interrupted Mu Yunhan and said gloomily: “You don’t need to worry too much. Although he is strong, he is definitely only strong to a limited extent, otherwise, he wouldn’t have just taken the person and left earlier.”

“From this, it can also be seen that he was not confident in dealing with me within the sect. He likely paid a significant price to be able to leave, so you don’t need to be too afraid.”

“Starting today, the sect-protecting Formation Array will be fully activated. It is impossible for him to break in without us noticing.”

Mu Yunhan finally breathed a sigh of relief, then said with a gloomy face: “It’s all that bitch’s fault for hiding it so deeply. With such an elder, she actually kept it a complete secret!”

Mu Yunhan even felt at this moment that Xia Shuang was intentionally playing him just to make the Lan Ye Holy Sect lose face!

To have such a strong elder and still let him force a marriage was simply detestable!

Mu Tianyang frowned: “We investigated in detail before; she truly has no background. This should not be wrong.”

“As for this suddenly appearing Dao Wulou Realm Practitioner, why he appeared, and why we didn’t investigate him beforehand—these questions are no longer important now!”

“Things have reached this point; next, we can only prepare to deal with his retaliation.”

Speaking of which, Mu Tianyang paused, looked at Mu Yunhan, and instructed: “From today on, do not go out. Wait until this matter is handled. At the same time, give orders for the sect disciples not to go out easily, except for necessary activities.”

Mu Yunhan couldn't help but grit his teeth and said: “In that case, I fear we will become a laughingstock!”

Mu Tianyang’s eyes darkened: “Regardless of whether we do this or not, today’s events will definitely make us a laughingstock.”

Mu Yunhan immediately fell silent.

“Alright, Yunhan, go and rest first. Although it is a pity to have lost that Soul Spirit Body, your aptitude is outstanding. As long as you are willing to work hard, you won't necessarily fall behind.”

Mu Tianyang waved his hand and said: “Next, we will proceed according to the plan. Grandfather is going into closed-door cultivation. I will leave behind a wisp of divine sense to maintain the sect-protecting Formation Array. If he comes again, I will emerge from cultivation in time.”

Mu Yunhan was startled: “Grandfather, in the current situation, you still want to continue with closed-door cultivation?”

“Of course, I have already gained some insights. If I can successfully take another step forward, then that Dao Wulou Realm Practitioner will be nothing.”

Mu Tianyang’s tone was indifferent: “The more critical the time, the more important strength is. Yunhan, you must also remember: when facing major events, you must remain calm and not lose your composure.”

Mu Yunhan felt a jolt in his heart and hurriedly said: “Grandson will remember this. Then I wish Grandfather a successful closed-door cultivation!”

“Go!” Mu Tianyang waved his hand.

Mu Yunhan walked out of the cave dwelling, his mood increasingly gloomy.

Then he quickly returned to his own residence, a luxurious Villa.

Inside the Villa, there were many maids waiting on him. Seeing Mu Yunhan return, they all served him cautiously, afraid of angering him at such a time.

Mu Yunhan enjoyed the maids' service, and his mood finally improved slightly.

Then, he casually pointed a finger and, amidst the maids' gazes of suppressed panic, selected two and brought them into the room.

Soon, sounds of pleading and crying, along with some indescribable noises, came from the room.

Only after venting on the maids did Mu Yunhan walk out of the room with satisfaction.

The fear of almost being killed by Lin Yang just now was finally alleviated a little.

...

Huan Yin Sect.

Lin Yang took Xia Shuang and returned directly here.

Wen Qingsu, who was originally rushing toward the Lan Ye Holy Sect, was also called back by a message from Xia Shuang.

Now, the master and disciple looked at Lin Yang, both feeling as if they were in a dream.

Wen Qingsu looked at Lin Yang, then at Xia Shuang.

Her gaze swept back and forth between the two.

Even now, seeing that Xia Shuang was standing in front of her again and had returned to the Huan Yin Sect, Wen Qingsu still found it hard to believe.

Before, after Lin Yang met her, he had rushed to the Lan Ye Holy Sect in a fit of rage, and she had also hurriedly rushed over.

But she hadn't even covered half the distance when she received a message from Xia Shuang saying that Lin Yang had already brought her back to the Huan Yin Sect. This was a huge shock to Wen Qingsu.

That was the Lan Ye Holy Sect!

A place that even a Dao Wulou Realm Practitioner would fear!

She had only covered half the road, yet Lin Yang had already brought Xia Shuang back from within the Lan Ye Holy Sect!

This made Wen Qingsu feel as if she were in a dream, finding it all unreal.

Lin Yang had actually reached the Dao Wulou Realm!

And not just an ordinary Dao Wulou Realm Practitioner!

But a Dao Wulou Realm Practitioner who could come and go freely within the Lan Ye Holy Sect!

Her emotions could not calm down for a long time.

Lin Yang was very calm.

He didn't say anything immediately, but after giving Wen Qingsu and Xia Shuang enough time to react, he slowly said: “I know you must have a lot to say right now. I’ve had some fortuitous encounters over the years, so my cultivation progressed a bit quickly. There’s nothing much to say about that. Instead, we should figure out how to resolve the matter with the Lan Ye Holy Sect.”

He already understood the matter of Mu Yunhan forcing a marriage with Xia Shuang.

Plus, he had snatched someone from the Lan Ye Holy Sect.

The Lan Ye Holy Sect and the grandfather-grandson duo, Mu Tianyang and Mu Yunhan, would certainly not let it go at that.

It must be resolved properly at this time.

Otherwise, even if he took Xia Shuang and the people of the Huan Yin Sect to Xiwu City, there would be endless trouble.

After all, Mu Tianyang was also a Dao Wulou Realm Practitioner.

Crossing prefectures would at most take some time.

If he was bent on revenge and dealt with Xia Shuang and the others in secret, he couldn't be on guard all the time.

After all, there is no logic to defending against a thief for a thousand days.

It’s just that Mu Tianyang’s strength was not bad, and the Lan Ye Holy Sect’s ancient sect-protecting formation was also very powerful, so he couldn't think of any good solution for the time being.

Hearing him say that he wanted to resolve the matter with the Lan Ye Holy Sect, Xia Shuang and Wen Qingsu immediately set aside their complicated feelings and became serious.

Wen Qingsu thought for a moment and said: “Lin... Senior, the Lan Ye Holy Sect has a deep foundation and is not easy to deal with.”

“However, this time it was their fault for forcing a marriage with Xiao Shuang in the first place. If they retaliate against us just because you brought Xiao Shuang back, then the Lan Ye Holy Sect will have completely lost all face.”

“I think they probably won’t directly retaliate against us.”

Speaking to this point, her tone paused slightly, she looked at Lin Yang, and then continued: “At least, while you are still around, they certainly won’t easily make a move against us.”

“The Lan Ye Holy Sect has a large family and business. If they retaliate against us, they will definitely worry that you will make a move against their people. Therefore, I think you don’t need to worry too much about our safety.”

Lin Yang nodded slightly: “Elder Wen’s words are not unreasonable, but we cannot let our guard down just yet.”

“How about this, Elder Wen: the Huan Yin Sect doesn’t have many disciples now. You could consider moving everyone to live in the Prefecture City. Within the city, people from the Lan Ye Holy Sect wouldn’t dare to act too recklessly.”

“Alternatively, I can set up some Formation Arrays within the Huan Yin Sect. They won’t be able to compare to the Lan Ye Holy Sect’s ancient sect-protecting formation, but defending against attacks from cultivators below the Dao Wulou Realm is no problem. However, if we do this, you will have to reduce going out in the future. What do you think?”

Wen Qingsu pondered for a moment and said: “Then I will trouble Senior Lin to set up the Formation Arrays.”

She chose the latter.

The Huan Yin Sect was currently in a mountain range outside the city.

Most sects look for spiritual veins rich in Heaven and Earth energy to establish their mountain gates.

One reason is to facilitate the disciples' cultivation, and the second is that sects usually have many people, and living in the city is too expensive.

Although, given the current situation of the Huan Yin Sect, there wouldn't really be any problem with moving to the city.

But if they did that, it wouldn't be long before the Huan Yin Sect existed in name only.

Living in the city is fine for the short term, but if they don't disband or send away a group of disciples, they won't be able to live in the city for the long term.

It still comes back to that: the cost of living is too high.

The current Huan Yin Sect cannot bear this cost for the long term.

As for the Formation Arrays, being able to protect against attacks from cultivators below the Dao Wulou Realm is already very powerful.

After all, apart from Mu Tianyang, no other Dao Wulou Realm Practitioner would come to attack the Huan Yin Sect.

And if Mu Tianyang came to attack personally, he would have to consider the issue of Lin Yang attacking their Lan Ye Holy Sect.

Therefore, Wen Qingsu believed that the possibility of Mu Tianyang attacking personally was not high.

“Then it’s settled.” Lin Yang nodded and said.

After Wen Qingsu’s analysis just now, he also didn’t think Mu Tianyang would come to attack the Huan Yin Sect personally.

However, just to be safe, he prepared to set up an escape Formation Array within the Huan Yin Sect so that they could escape in time if any accidents occurred.

For him now, this was not difficult at all.

For the next period of time.

Lin Yang used Heaven and Earth as the foundation and set up many defensive Formation Arrays for the Huan Yin Sect.

And this news soon spread among the surrounding sects.

A defensive Formation Array capable of resisting attacks from forces below the Dao Wulou Realm was something most sects dreamed of.

After all, how many Dao Wulou Realm Practitioners are there?

There are none in the Fuzhou Prefecture.

The Lan Ye Holy Sect is not located in the Fuzhou Prefecture either.

It could be said that with a Formation Array of this level, the entire sect was basically in an invincible position.

Many people from other sects actually started to envy the Huan Yin Sect.

This was purely a blessing in disguise!

(End of chapter)