Chapter 192: Attacked on the Way Home

The sky is clear and the white clouds are light and misty, reflecting the rippling blue sea. The sun is shining and the waves are sparkling.

Fairy Bixiao looked at Yang Ling, pursed her red lips, and said with a hint of stubbornness in her voice: "If you want me to be convinced, you have to beat my eldest sister."

Fairy Yunxiao shook her head slightly when she heard her sister's words. She looked at Yang Ling with a watery gaze and said in a calm but firm tone, "Fellow Daoist Yang Ling has profound attainments in the Dao of Formations. I am not as good as him."

Fairy Bixiao suddenly became anxious, her voice became louder, and she almost gritted her teeth as she said, "Now is not the time for you to be modest!
You are now representing our Three Immortal Islands and even the entire Jiejiao. You must not lose to this human disciple!"

Fairy Yunxiao smiled slightly, a deep light flashed in her eyes, she looked at Bixiao, her tone gentle but unquestionable: "Bixiao, you and I both know that in the battle of formations, victory or defeat is secondary, what is really important is the understanding and improvement.

The fact that Fellow Daoist Yang Ling was able to break the formation set up by you and my second sister already proves that his attainments in formations are indeed extraordinary.

Whether you are willing to admit it or not, this is the truth... Besides, if the three of us sisters take turns to fight, even if we win in the end, it will be an ignominious victory."

Upon hearing this, Fairy Bixiao was still dissatisfied in her heart, but she also knew that her elder sister's words made sense, so she could only turn her head away angrily and said nothing more.

Yang Ling stood there, smiling slightly, with a hint of admiration in his eyes, and said to Fairy Yunxiao: "I deeply admire the broad-mindedness of Daoist Fellow Yunxiao."

Fairy Qiongxiao saw that the atmosphere was a little awkward and broke the silence with a soft voice: "Since the competition has been decided, why don't we put aside these formalities and sit down to have a good exchange.

Your insights into formations are truly refreshing. We also have many questions and hope to get them answered."

Fairy Yunxiao heard this, a gleam of approval flashed in her eyes, she nodded slightly towards Yang Ling, and said in a gentle voice: "If you don't mind, why don't you follow us to the Three Immortal Islands to discuss Taoism and learn from each other? I believe it will be helpful to both of us."

Yang Ling looked at the two fairies' sincere invitation and couldn't help but feel a little emotional.

He knew that such an opportunity was rare, and being able to discuss and exchange ideas with masters was undoubtedly a rare aid to the practice of practitioners.

However, he had another consideration in mind.

He shook his head gently, with a hint of apology in his tone: "I appreciate the kindness of the two fairies.

But this time I brought Nezha with me to apologize to Taoist Fellow Shiji. It has been several days since I came out, and my wife and children are still waiting for me at home. I can't make them worry anymore.

Therefore, I can only feel ashamed and dare not do so. Next time I have time, I will definitely make a special trip to visit the island."

Fairy Yunxiao's eyes flashed with regret when she heard Yang Ling's answer, but she quickly regained her composure and nodded slightly, saying, "Family is the most important thing for you, and we understand. When you are free, Sanxian Island welcomes you to visit."

After saying that, she gently pointed her jade hand and handed a ray of light containing the location of the Three Immortal Islands to Yang Ling.

Yang Ling smiled slightly, expressed his gratitude to Fairy Yunxiao, then went to Skull Mountain to call Nezha, who was practicing the magical power of "One Thought Blossoms and Flowers Bloom, Dominating the World", and rode a black dragon to cut through the sky and fly into the distance.

The three fairies watched his figure gradually disappear into the sky, each with different feelings in their hearts.

Fairy Bixiao looked at Yang Ling's receding back. It seemed that the dissatisfaction in her heart had been convinced by Yang Ling's attainments in the art of formations. She sighed softly, "He is really amazing."

A complicated light flashed in Fairy Qiongxiao's eyes: "Yes, his attainments in battle formation are not inferior to mine. I'm afraid he has reached the same level as my elder sister."

Fairy Yunxiao nodded slightly and said softly: "It's not just the art of formation, his Taoism is not weaker than mine."

“No wonder he was accepted as a disciple by the Great Purity Saint!” Fairy Qiongxiao suddenly realized, “Given time, I’m afraid that the Human Sect will have another Half-Step Great Power like Xuandu!”

Niangniang Shiji had been observing quietly at the side. When she heard Sanxiao's evaluation of Yang Ling, she couldn't help but be shocked.

I didn't expect that the Three Sisters would have such a high opinion of Yang Ling.

She secretly thanked her luck in her heart that she did not have any grudge against such a person, otherwise it would probably bring her endless troubles.

No, it should be said that the other party does not have the same views as me!
After all, at first, I scoffed at his advice, and later I almost lost my life in Qianyuan Mountain, but Yang Ling saved me regardless of the past, and even helped me set up a mountain defense formation...

Thinking of this, Niangniang Shiji couldn't help but exclaimed: "Daoyou Yang Ling is indeed extraordinary, but in my opinion, his character is even more admirable!"

Fairy Yunxiao smiled slightly when she heard the praise from Lady Shiji, and said, "Junior Sister Shiji, we are now in the midst of a great catastrophe, and the entanglement of cause and effect is unpredictable. Please follow the instructions of our master, close your cave, and recite the Huangting Sutra silently to avoid being affected by the catastrophe."

Niangniang Shiji nodded quickly. She was very grateful for Fairy Yunxiao's reminder, but she was also a little nervous. She knew that going out at this time would easily cause trouble, so she replied solemnly: "Thank you for your reminder, Daoist Yunxiao. I will go back to retreat and will not go out again."

The Three Fairies looked at the attitude of the Lady Shiji and knew that she had understood what she meant. She immediately summoned the three divine birds, the Blue Luan, the Swan, and the Flowery Feather, and flew towards the direction of the Three Fairy Islands. Their figures gradually disappeared in the clouds, leaving only a peaceful sky and the rippling blue sea.

Niangniang Shiji looked at the direction where the Three Fairies were going away, and hurriedly turned back to her own cave, closed the mountain gate, activated the mountain guarding formation, and began a long period of retreat and cultivation.

……

Yang Ling and Nezha flew through the clouds together, overlooking the mountains and rivers below, feeling an indescribable sense of ease and comfort. They were moving very fast, and soon arrived at Chentang Pass.

When Li Jing and Yin Shiniang saw them return safely, the worry on their faces immediately disappeared and they hurried forward to greet them.

"Zhaer, you're finally back!"

Yin Shiniang excitedly stepped forward and hugged Nezha tightly.

Li Jing took a step forward and bowed deeply to Yang Ling: "Brother Yang, it is thanks to you that Nezha was able to be safe this time. Shi Niang and I have no way to repay you, we can only remember it in our hearts."

Nezha stood aside, still with a bit of stubbornness on his face.

He turned to look at Xiao Yangchan beside him and showed a provocative smile: "Just wait, in less than ten days or half a month I will be able to master your move, then wait and see how I defeat you!"

Little Yangchan couldn't help but get curious after hearing that. She blinked her big eyes and asked, "Are you also practicing One Thought Blooms, Dominate the World? Why does it take so long? I remember that move I learned at the beginning, and it took me only half a day to master it."

When Nezha heard this, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes. He really didn't expect that little Yang Chan could master that move so easily.

However, he was always stubborn and would never give in. He gritted his teeth and said, "I'm just not familiar with it. When I become proficient, I will definitely be better than you."

After hearing this, Xiao Yangchan's eyes flashed with a playful light, and she smiled provocatively: "Then I'll wait and see your performance."

When Li Jing heard this conversation, he couldn't help but feel happy.

He originally just hoped that Yang Ling could help Nezha return safely, but he didn't expect that Yang Ling actually taught Nezha magical powers.

Li Jing and his wife tried to persuade Yang Ling to stay in Chentang Pass for a few more days, but Yang Ling declined considering the situation in the court and the country.

Before leaving, he advised Li Jing and his wife that the situation in Da Shang was turbulent and the princes were rebelling one after another, which was indeed a time of troubled times.

If you do not want to pursue worldly royal power and wealth, it is best not to get involved in the chaos of this change of secular royal power. Finding a place to live in seclusion in the mountains and practice Taoism is the best choice.

Li Jing seemed to be thinking about it and said that he would consider it carefully.

Yang Ling didn't say anything more, and then told Nezha to come to Chaoge to find him after he had mastered some magical powers... and he would give him the Nine Dragon Divine Fire Cover at that time.

Nezha then remembered that the man in front of him was the "big villain" who took away his master's treasure, but now he couldn't hate him at all.

Yang Ling didn't know what he was thinking. He summoned the black dragon, took his wife and daughter, said goodbye to Li Jing's family, and flew towards Chaoge.

The black dragon drew an elegant arc in the air and gradually carried Yang Ling and his family away.

Li Jing and his wife stood on Chentang Pass, watching their figures disappear into the horizon, their hearts filled with gratitude.

Nezha silently encouraged himself in his heart and vowed to master his magical powers as soon as possible so that he could go to Chaoge and get the treasure back for his master!
……

The black dragon Ao Ming soared above the clouds. Yang Ling and his family looked down at the mountains and rivers below, feeling extremely happy.

Along the way, they might come across ancient temples and deep forests, or view waterfalls and cliffs, and sometimes even stop to have a picnic beside a clear mountain stream, enjoying this rare leisure and family warmth.

More than ten days passed quietly, and the magnificent city walls of Chaoge City finally came into view.

However, at this moment, an ominous aura suddenly rose in the air, and a figure covered in black mist appeared in front of them like a ghost.

The figure was covered by black mist, and only his outline could be vaguely seen. The figure did not say anything, but simply stretched out a hand, with five fingers clenched.

The next moment, Ao Ming was struck by lightning. His huge body shook violently, and then a shrill dragon roar resounded through the sky. He opened his mouth and spat out a bloody dragon heart...

(End of this chapter)