Chapter 3, Empty Valley

Ma Fengbing had not anticipated that a relatively obscure figure like the Jade Tea Fairy would be so difficult to deal with. In a casual manner, Lü Yan, the green-haired old demon, and Master Yuan Shan had already returned in defeat. If he did not take action to handle her soon, not only would he fail to pursue the demon fox and seize the Yun Zhuan Tian Ce, but today in this small Hundred Flower Garden, he would also suffer a significant setback.

She formed a meditative mudra with her left hand to protect her spiritual platform, while the true energy surged continuously within her dantian, flowing through her entire meridian system. Dressed in white, her garments danced in the wind, resembling an ethereal fairy gliding gracefully.

Ma Fengbing swung his palm and struck her squarely on the shoulder, sending her flying over seven zhang away, where she fell into a cluster of peony flowers

Although I do not understand the intentions of these individuals in pursuing Lady Li, seeing them each with a fierce demeanor and a glint of menace, it is certainly not a good sign

Xiao Lan was close by, and he hurriedly managed to hold her to prevent falling. However, the simple act of raising his hand, which was effortless on ordinary days, now left him breathless and exhausted. To avoid disturbing the spirit of the Jade Ming Fairy, he gritted his teeth and endured in silence.

The toxic mist emitted by the jade toad was completely inhaled into the flower basket

The flower basket slowly ascended to mid-air, the colorful rays of light growing ever brighter, from which emerged a snow-white peony blooming fiercely in the wind, exuding an aura of vitality, graceful and elegant, striking the jade-green toad with a "bang".

Lü Yan shook his head and said: "Since the fairy is unwilling to accept my feelings, it seems I can only ask the fairy to bestow a favor!"

Ma Fengbing strode forward, knocking away two Huai tree spirits who had risked their lives to rescue the Jade Ming Fairy, and laughed heartily, saying: "Demoness, are you not going to reveal the whereabouts of the fox spirit?"

Lü Yan collected his thoughts, opened his folding fan, and smiled, saying: "As long as the fairy is willing to reveal the location of the thousand-year-old fox demon's lair, Lü is willing to speak on behalf of the fairy. Regarding the matter of the fairy injuring my brother Xie, Lü is also willing to take the blame for the fairy and will not pursue it any further. What does the fairy think?"

As the commander Yuan Shan was about to leap, he suddenly felt a tightness in his calves, and his legs were firmly ensnared by several green vines that swept through the air.

Petals fall silently at your feet, rising in a myriad of colors, converging into a colorful cloud of flowers, shooting towards Luyan Rock

Lü Yan smiled and said, "Well said, well said. In that case, I hope the fairy can inform me of the cave where the thousand-year-old demon fox has cultivated. If assistance is granted, I would be immensely grateful and will surely repay the favor in the future"

Yuan Shanzhu bellowed in anger: "You insolent girl, how dare you take my kindness for granted!"

However, the younger sister truly does not know the whereabouts of Lady Li's cave, and she cannot fabricate lies to deceive everyone

He felt a surge of energy throughout his body and stepped forward, saying: "Fairy Yuming, please!"

He had made up his mind, and with a smile, Mi stepped forward, saying: "Well, well, the fairy truly possesses remarkable skills! I, Lü, though lacking in talent, would also like to seek some guidance."

Ma Fengbing furrowed his brows, his gaze fixated on a pair of peculiar eyes, pondering: "This demoness's cultivation seems to be not far from my own. Fortunately, she is inexperienced in combat, which has allowed Lu Yan to unleash a frenzied assault for over forty moves. Once she becomes familiar with the fan techniques, the tide of battle could turn, and Lu Yan's defeat would be but a matter of an instant."

In an instant, the sound of the fierce wind slicing through the air echoed continuously, "hiss hiss". The originally delicate petals transformed into sharp blades that could ensnare souls, soaring through the sky.

The Jade Tea Fairy, holding a silver hoe, said softly: "Master Lü, please forgive me for my offense!"

The Jade Tea Fairy's eyelashes flickered lightly, and she secretly thought: "They are indeed looking for Sister Li!"

In a moment of urgency, the incantation was recited, summoning the treasure of the Cold Moon Cave, the "Jade Toad." Instantly, a ghastly green poison mist enveloped the air, obscuring the morning light, and wherever it passed, the flowers and plants in the garden withered by more than half.

The Jade Tea Fairy, neither humble nor arrogant, stated: "Do not mention the Golden Bull Palace's protector, even the likes of Master Xie, Master Wujie, Master Lü, Master Hen, and Master Yuan, I would not dare to offend any of them either.

In the depths of the valley, there lies an elegant garden covering an area of one hundred acres, resembling a paradise beyond the world, a realm between heaven and earth

If it were not for Ma Fengbing's intention to capture a living witness and press for the whereabouts of the millennium fox spirit, leaving some leeway in his actions, Yu Mingxian would have likely succumbed long ago

At the forefront stood an elderly man in a robe, his face covered in pockmarks, with a complexion resembling gold. His silver-white beard bristled like needles, and his eyes sparkled with a chilling, eerie light, the irises appearing a dead gray, entirely unlike the color one would expect of a living person

Suddenly, a voice, ancient and serene, echoed from the sky: "Master Ma, show mercy!"

Lu Yan did not dare to be negligent; with a flick of his wrist, he shook the folding fan, producing a burst of ethereal light. However, that cascade of floral rain only paused slightly before dispersing the light, drifting towards him. Lu Yan took a step back, shook the folding fan a second time, and released another wave of azure light.

The Jade Tea Fairy, under the onslaught of Lü Yan's vast azure light, remained unhurried, wielding her silver hoe with grace, as if a needle dancing in embroidery, weaving effortlessly through the waves of light.

Ma Fengbing raised his right palm sharply like a knife, unleashing a beam of pale golden light, which was precisely a strike of the "Golden Flame Divine Palm"

Without waiting for his reaction, a pair of strong arms bound him with seven or eight tree vines, leaving his entire body suspended in mid-air, swaying unsteadily, unable to ascend to the heavens or descend to the earth, in a state of utter embarrassment

The Jade Tea Fairy smiled and said: "I have long heard of the unparalleled reputation of the Golden Bull Palace, with its vast powers. Master Wu Jie and the various lords of the Lü Cave are indeed formidable figures of the Wuling Mountain Range, their renown echoing far and wide. If even you all cannot find this person, I fear I will be even more at a loss to know."

The Jade Tea Fairy seemed to be oblivious, turning to leave, and instructed the few young girls, "Xiao Lan, Xiao He, see the guests off"

If the Jade Tea Fairy were to be even more ruthless, she could shatter half of his meridians, rendering a century of arduous cultivation utterly futile

The green-haired old man shouted loudly and fell to the ground

Regrettably, this is something that I can no longer dare to say.

Ma Fengbing raised his right hand to stop him and slowly said: "Fairy Yuming, although I am willing to believe your words, the matter is complicated as Fairy Li has offended my Golden Bull Palace first. This is a significant issue, and there is no room for negotiation. Our large group has traveled thousands of miles and arrived late at night; we cannot return empty-handed. I kindly ask the fairy to think it over and not put me in a difficult position."

Yuan Shanzhu has just suffered a significant loss, wishing fervently that Fairy Yuming would be struck dead by Ma Fengbing's hand, and that all the flower demons and tree spirits in the Hundred Flower Garden would be completely uprooted, thus alleviating the hatred in his heart

The sound reverberated through the empty valley with a buzzing echo, startling the birds in the forest into flight. The speaker was none other than the monk of hatred.

The Jade Tea Fairy smiled faintly, her mind already racing to devise a countermeasure. If her conjecture was correct, she could already guess who it was that this group of fierce guests was seeking.

The Jade Tea Fairy shook her head and smiled, saying: "Xiao Lan need not worry. I am merely exchanging a few moves with this Ma Protector, and it is of no concern."

He gathered over a hundred years of power, emitting a "golden spear's laughter". In the empty valley, thunder roared, the wind swept through the clouds, and within a radius of five zhang, all flowers, grass, and trees were uprooted and spun rapidly in the air

The Jade Tea Fairy felt a deep sorrow in her heart, closing her eyes in silence, waiting only for the opponent's palm to descend.

After a while, the venue was silent as a grave, with no one speaking

Brandishing a copper hammer, he swung it towards Xiao Lan.

She felt a rush of shyness and quickly stepped aside, as the silver hoe conjured blooming flowers of light to shield her in front.

Her aim was exceptionally precise; this hoe was heading straight for Lü Yan's left rib. Lü Yan was so frightened that his soul nearly left his body, fully aware that if he were to be hit by this blow, he would at least lose half of his life in the Hundred Flowers Garden

From the moment Lu Yan's gaze fell upon the young girl, it ceased to wander. He silently praised, "I have long heard that the Jade Ming Fairy possesses unparalleled beauty and grace. Today, upon seeing her, I realize that the reputation is indeed well-deserved. Even the extraordinary flowers and rare plants in this garden, when compared to her, seem no more than mere weeds and thorns."

The Jade Tea Fairy received the flower basket and gazed at the fallen petals and withered branches on the ground, lamenting, "Why must the Master of the Cave single out my younger sister for trouble? What wrong have the flowers and plants in the garden done to suffer such a calamity?"

Lü Yansong let out a sigh, feeling secretly annoyed: "If I continue to allow this enchantress to seize the initiative and launch a fierce attack, it is difficult to guarantee that I will not suffer a setback"

Thus, Lü Yan retreated three steps in succession, unleashing four waves of light, ultimately restraining the momentum of the rain of flowers filling the sky. Hundreds of petals drifted down, falling to the ground less than five feet away from Lü Yan, returning to dust.

At this moment, with a firm resolve, I raised my voice and shouted, as the silver hoe in my hand and my delicate figure transformed into a solitary beam of light, directly targeting Ma Fengbing

The Jade Tea Fairy, seeing the "Qing Teng of Missing Each Other" damaged, felt immense sorrow. With a gentle wave of her hand, more than twenty tree vines released Yuan Shan Master’s limbs, then swiftly retracted, disappearing into the surrounding flowers and trees.

Ma Fengbing did not stop with both hands, intentionally using this to test the other party's background

Ma Fengbing suddenly stopped laughing, his true energy from the dantian transformed into a rolling thunder, and he shouted: "Hey!"

The Kema Protector is a person from Taurus, a celestial being. Can you afford to offend them

The force of the strike was as tight as a palm, with the surging and turbulent gale creating a "crackling" sound, leaving onlookers astonished and dazzled.

Lu Yan, unyielding in his reasoning, was also wary of the various magical treasures and spells of the Jade Tea Fairy. He unleashed his ultimate skill, "The Thirty-Six Styles of Verdant Mist." A folding fan, shimmering with a hazy blue light, danced wildly like a silver serpent, swirling around the Jade Tea Fairy as if a tempestuous cloud was sweeping through, launching relentless attacks, vowing not to give her a moment's respite.

Ma Fengbing wore a rare smile on his face, laughing heartily as he said, "Fairy, you are too modest. I have come here solely to inquire about the whereabouts of a friend."

These scenarios are vividly reflected in the spiritual realm of the Jade Tea Fairy. She understands that if she cannot decipher the golden laughter of Ma Fengbing, the sisters who have been with her day and night will soon have their souls shattered, and their essence will dissipate.

Seeing the Jade Tea Fairy not recognizing the favor, the master Yuan Shan, who resembled a gorilla, raised his thick eyebrows and was about to erupt in anger

The green-haired elder cheered from behind, saying: "Brother Lü, put in more effort and capture this demoness, so I can vent my anger!"

The Jade Tea Fairy said: "Master Lü, you flatter me. My modest skills are hardly worth mentioning. If it were not for your persistent urging, I would not dare to show off in front of such experts, risking ridicule."

Xiao He raised her hands desperately to cover her ears, but the sinister laughter still seeped through the gaps between her fingers, crashing against her eardrums, causing her to see stars and her throat to feel sweet. "Stop laughing—"

The green-haired elder also stared intently at the Jade Tea Fairy, but his thoughts were elsewhere: "This little girl, over the past several hundred years, has absorbed countless essences of the sun, moon, mountains, and rivers. If I could seize her vital blood to refine an internal elixir, it would be equivalent to saving decades of arduous cultivation in the cold cave"

A clear stream flows gently through the valley, with lush green grass on both banks, while soft, hazy light purple clouds float in the air

Lü Yan and the others had steam rising from their heads, their bodies trembling uncontrollably, all secretly cursing in their hearts: "Damn it, you can deal with this little demoness, but why must I also suffer alongside you?"

The green-haired elder sneered, "I truly do not believe it! Jade Ming Fairy, I kindly remind you. It is one thing to play tricks and schemes with people like us. After all, we both belong to the demonic path of the Mist Spirit Mountain range. Given this bit of kinship, I would not make things difficult for you.

The Jade Tea Fairy, slightly breathless, had a blush of peach on her face. She adjusted her breathing, and with a calm and composed gaze sweeping over everyone, she said: "I, by chance, managed to win a move or two against Master Lü. May I ask who else wishes to offer guidance?"

These young girls did not recognize him as Ma Fengbing, one of the six guardians of the Taurus constellation, but upon hearing the monk's self-introduction, they could somewhat guess his identity

Just as she was about to speak again, she suddenly heard a long laugh from the opposite side, where Ma Fengbing was, like the booming of golden drums, shaking her chest and causing her blood to surge, leaving her dizzy and speechless.

The Jade Tea Fairy let out a soft moan, and bright red blood splattered onto the pure white peony petals, creating an exceptionally tragic beauty

Lü Yan hurriedly circulated his energy and leaped into the air, landing steadily. The bluish hue on his face dissipated, leaving only a pale complexion.

The Jade Tea Fairy, witnessing her loved ones who had been by her side day and night falling one after another, felt her heart wrench in agony. Her spiritual realm and the * diagram * book were thrown into chaos. Ma Fengbing seized the opportunity to launch a frenzied assault, with each strike of the Burning Gold Divine Palm more ruthless than the last, continuously increasing in power, as if ensnaring her in an inescapable net.

Lu Yan's complexion was extremely poor, and he silently retreated behind Ma Fengbing.

Suddenly, the jade wrist was ensnared, the silver hoe was swept away, and the door before him swung wide open, leaving no trace of defense.

The monk Wu Jie and others did not dare to be negligent, quickly sitting cross-legged and exerting all their strength to resist. They felt as if thousands of troops were charging back and forth in their eardrums, and a moment's carelessness could lead to the danger of losing control and the collapse of their true essence

The jade toad fell from the sky with a "ding" sound, reverting to its original form, and transformed into a fist-sized jade toad that landed before the green-haired elder, its luster dim and clearly indicating a significant depletion of magical power

The monk chuckled softly and said, "Fairy, you are too modest. If we were to inquire about the whereabouts of others, we would not wish to disturb your serene cultivation. However, the person sought by the protector Ma, you must certainly know."

The green-haired elder was struck by the magical artifact of the Jade Tea Fairy, causing his internal energy to become chaotic. Overwhelmed with frustration, he was focusing on regulating his energy when he heard her words. He glared at the Jade Tea Fairy fiercely and let out a heavy cold snort from his nose.

Lü Yan was somewhat surprised to see the green-haired old man defeated, thinking to himself: "Old Demon Xie's cultivation is not bad, yet he couldn't hold on for even half a cup of tea's time. I didn't expect this demoness to be so troublesome.

Her entire strength nearly caused Ma Fengbing to be shaken apart, with the true energy within her body in disarray and unable to coalesce into a cohesive form. Not only had she lost sensation in her left shoulder, but her delicate body also felt weak and limp, rendering her unable to stand

The pressure experienced by the Jade Tea Fairy, who is situated at the center of the vortex, is tenfold or even a hundredfold greater than that of others

The Jade Tea Fairy smiled and said: "I do not wish to conceal anything from Master Wu Jie. The Fairy Li and my younger sister indeed had interactions, but in recent years, my younger sister has been preoccupied with refining the 'Hundred Flower Jade Dew Pill,' and has been single-minded in her pursuits. It has been a long time since she last met with Fairy Li, and I am unaware of her current whereabouts. I fear I may not be able to assist you all."

A young girl in a green dress gracefully bowed and said: "Esteemed friends, may I ask what brings you to seek an audience with my family's fairy?"

Five individuals stood behind the old man with a scarred face. Although their attire varied, their gazes towards their own sisters were filled with a greedy and sinister expression, devoid of any goodwill

The Jade Tea Fairy barely withstood over thirty exchanges. Seeing her silver hoe techniques lose their exquisite grace and her movements gradually slow, Ma Fengbing suddenly shouted and closed in, launching a series of strikes with both palms, as swift as lightning, as if dozens of arms had sprouted from his body

Hentou Tuo was taken aback. Although he had only used 60% of his strength with this knife, the "Blood Rain Severing Hate Knife" in his hand was forged from the mysterious gold of the Underworld Sea and had been refined for a century, making it exceptionally sharp and fierce. However, to his surprise, when he struck a vine no thicker than a finger, he found it could not be severed.

Ma Fengbing, the guardian of the Golden Bull Palace, boldly opened his eyes wide and said: "I am Ma Fengbing, the protector of the Golden Bull Palace. I request Fairy Yuming to come out and speak, as I have important matters to inquire about"

The power of Ma Fengbing is indeed profound; after a full half incense stick, his laughter not only did not weaken, but instead grew increasingly sharp and fierce, with a chilling aura running rampant.

Only a woman's voice was heard among the flowers, saying: "Master Ma, having traveled thousands of miles, has come to the Hundred Flower Garden. May I ask what guidance you have?"

A toad, shimmering with an eerie glow, materialized and perched atop the head of the green-haired elder. It opened its mouth and spewed forth a large cloud of nauseating dark green poison mist, resembling a billowing cloud, enveloping the Jade Tea Fairy.

The Jade Tea Fairy felt her vital energy shaken and did not dare to confront it head-on. Her body soared into the air, and the golden waves beneath her feet dissipated.

The Jade Tea Fairy trembled slightly, and the hairpin atop her head snapped with a crisp sound, her dark hair flying in the air

A young maiden dressed in light gauze weaves through, busily trimming the flowers and plants with a hoe in hand

Lu Yan intended to showcase his abilities in front of Ma Fengbing, and he exerted all his strength to swiftly defeat the Jade Ming Fairy and return triumphantly.

A delightful fragrance gently wafted through the air, and even the composed and steady Ma Fengbing could not help but sniff the air and take a deep breath. Following the direction of the sound, he saw a young girl in white, stepping out from a cluster of brilliantly blooming peonies. She carried a flower basket and held a delicate silver hoe in her hand. With her sleeves slightly rolled up, a portion of her lotus-like arm, pale pink and translucent, was revealed. Her cloud-like hair and elegant brows framed her autumn-water-like eyes, exuding an ethereal grace devoid of any worldly vulgarity.

The Jade Tea Fairy remained composed, responding to offense with defense, maintaining her calm without a hint of disturbance

The monk Wu Jie laughed heartily and said, "Fairy Yu Ming, are you issuing an eviction order? Do you think we have come to your Hundred Flower Garden just to drink tea?"

As soon as they made their move, the flower spirits, tree spirits, celestial birds, and magical beasts in the Hundred Flower Garden all appeared, and both sides engaged in a chaotic battle, causing the sun and moon to lose their light and leaving people and horses in disarray

The green-haired elder shouted sternly, "What a wicked enchantress, looking for a fight!"

Such a move is naturally acceptable when used against a man, but it is rather abrupt and impolite when the opponent is a young maiden resembling a flower spirit. The Jade Tea Fairy has lived in seclusion in a remote valley her entire life and has hardly ever engaged in combat with a man, making the situation even more unbearable for her

His words were soft yet firm, and the implied threat needed no further explanation. The Fairy Yuming's expression changed slightly as she said, "Master Ma, I respectfully acknowledge that you have come from afar, and that is why I treat you with courtesy and sincerity. If you have no other matters to discuss, I regret that I am unable to entertain you further, and I hope for your understanding"

The Fairy of Jade Tea sighed gently and said, "I have already mentioned, I truly do not know the whereabouts of Fairy Li's cave. Why must Lord Lu persistently inquire and pressure me?"

After entangling in battle for more than ten exchanges, Fairy Yuming felt she had an eighty to ninety percent chance of victory. Suddenly, she noticed Lu Yan's figure to her right, his left shoulder twitching, and she realized that his move "Starlit River's Shadow" was coming again

A colossal body, as immense as a mountain, leaped into the air, extending its claw covered in black fur, launching an attack from behind the Jade Ming Fairy

The Jade Tea Fairy, with a well-thought-out plan, swiftly turned her delicate figure to the side before Lü Yan could unfurl his fan. The shimmering light of her silver shovel cascaded like a waterfall, striking at the real while feigning the false, and with speed overcoming slowness, she launched a lightning-fast attack towards the openings in Lü Yan's movements.

It is said that what one fears will come to pass. The Fairy Yuming actively chose to switch from offense to defense, precisely to carefully observe the techniques of Lü Yan's fan. After a fierce battle, she gradually began to discern some clues, especially since Lü Yan repeated his techniques from the beginning. Although there would be some variations mixed in, the essence remained unchanged, and there were indeed traces to follow.

The Jade Tea Fairy, in a state of distress, gasped repeatedly, intending to present a flower basket, yet found no opportunity to do so

The little Lan behind the Jade Tea Fairy called out, "Miss, these people intend to exhaust your magical power with a battle of wheels, and let this little maid take on that old man in the black robe, so you can have a moment to rest!"

As the true energy within the body stirred, a layer of greenish aura immediately enveloped the fair face, and on the folding fan was depicted a magical beast, with three legs and six angles, resembling a rhinoceros, seemingly ready to leap forth

At the moment Yuan Shanzhu's hands and feet had just regained their freedom, he was about to exert his strength to rise, when unexpectedly, a strange force from the "Qingsi Vine" surged into his body. His meridians felt a sudden weakness, and the true energy that had risen to his chest abruptly dissipated. Weighing over three hundred pounds, he crashed to the ground, landing on his back with his limbs in the air, creating a considerable pit in the dirt.

Now that the Jade Tea Fairy has been subdued, Master Yuan shouted, "Master Wujie, Lord Lü, what are we waiting for? Let us join forces and utterly destroy this Hundred Flower Garden!"

As dawn breaks, a ray of morning light illuminates the peaks, and in the tranquil valley, the sounds of birds and the fragrance of flowers fill the air, brimming with vitality

In the garden, the young girl was inexplicably astonished. She suddenly raised her head and saw a line of six people floating down from the gray, overcast sky.

Executing the technique of "White Clouds Emerging from the Valley," swift as lightning, he approached the side of the Jade Tea Fairy, folding his fan with a sharp "snap". With a move called "Jade Whip Pointing Beyond the Clouds," he aimed a strike at her robust chest.

As soon as she spoke, the vital energy from her dantian suddenly dissipated, as if the fence had been removed, allowing a torrential flood to rush in. Before her, the world turned dark, and she fainted, a streak of purplish-black blood trickling down from the corner of her crimson lips

Xiao Lan was greatly anxious, thinking to herself that my young lady is indeed too naive and innocent; these malicious guests are clearly here to pick a fight, and it is not as simple as just exchanging a few moves with each other

Seeing the situation turn unfavorable, Hentou Tuo shouted and drew his sword, striking out. With a crisp "ding," the blade rebounded, leaving a deep mark on the vine, from which wisps of green smoke emerged

At this thought, he laughed heartily and said, "Fairy, your skills are remarkable; it is time for me, Lü, to show my shortcomings!"

Who would have thought that the silver spade, striking his left rib, did not produce the sound of bones breaking or tendons snapping, but instead generated a gentle force that lightly swept his body three zhang away into the air

The Jade Fairy extended her delicate fingers, gently smoothing her slightly disheveled hair that had been tousled by the gentle breeze, and said with a smile, "Master Hen must have made a mistake. For six hundred years, I have never left the garden, nor have I interacted with those outside the valley, so I do not understand where this notion of close friendship comes from"

As soon as the words fell, his gaze met the gentle glimmer of the jade-like fairy's eyes, causing his heart to waver and his spirit to be entranced, lost in a flurry of thoughts despite having cultivated for a hundred years

The plan to kill has already been set in motion. There is a deliberate intention to target the Jade Tea Fairy and the Hundred Flower Garden, and to take this opportunity to display power and dominance in front of the likes of Monk Wu Jie, ensuring that from now on, those in the demonic path of the Mist Spirit Mountain will obediently serve and toil for him.

The distant异树琼花 swayed precariously in the wind, its flowers and leaves trembling and falling.

It is said that the fairy Li recently descended from the mountain to travel, inadvertently offending the Golden Bull Palace, which led to the calamity of her life.

"However, she just severely injured Old Demon Xie, most likely relying on the power of the flower basket in her hand. If it comes to a real fight, as long as I do not give her the chance to recite incantations or summon magical artifacts, I, Lü, may not be without a chance of victory"

It is a pity that the Hundred Flowers Garden has enjoyed tranquility for hundreds of years, unlike these few fierce deities whose daily activities involve destroying homes and taking lives. The disparity between the two sides is indeed vast, and the Jade Tea Fairy is being firmly suppressed by Ma Fengbing's Burning Gold Divine Palm, unable to escape

Ma Fengbing raised his head upon hearing the sound and saw a Daoist priest with white hair and a youthful face, dressed in flowing black robes, standing gracefully in the clouds, resembling a deity from a painting

The two engaged in a fierce battle for over 40 rounds, yet they remained evenly matched.

The monk Wujie chuckled and said, "Fairy Yuming, let us speak plainly. What we are looking for is a thousand-year-old demon fox, who goes by the name 'Fairy Li.' She can be considered a long-time confidante of the fairies, can't she"

In the Hundred Flower Garden, although the laughter of the Jade Tea Fairy in front dampens much of the sound's potency, the laughter still penetrates everywhere, accompanied by the heavy rumbling sound of "ka la la la" that forcefully strikes at the heart of each person.

With a surge of fierce waves, all is unleashed.

In an instant, the garden of a hundred flowers lay in ruins, with broken branches and damaged roots, flowers falling and withering. Although Xiao Lan and others led the people in the garden to rise up in resistance, it only resulted in even more brutal devastation.

Xiao Lan, Xiao He, and several other young girls in the Hundred Flowers Garden had their delicate faces flushed with blood, swaying unsteadily as if intoxicated, ready to collapse at any moment

Suddenly, a deafening voice came from outside the valley, saying: "The Golden Bull Palace's Protector Ma, accompanied by Master Wu Jie of the Qinglian Temple and Lord Lü of the Zheyun Cave, requests an audience with Fairy Yu Ming"

Seeing this, the green-haired elder was certainly unwilling to let it go easily. He summoned all his power, urging the jade toad to continuously spray toxic mist. This back-and-forth continued in a stalemate. After a moment, the Jade Ming Fairy gently parted her crimson lips and softly chanted, "Rise—"

The monk Wu Jie and others were not virtuous men or devout believers; upon hearing this, they all acted simultaneously, but only Lu Yan hesitated slightly, remaining motionless at the back

The Jade Tea Fairy sighed softly and said, "It may be hard for you all to believe, but I have never been to Lady Li's cave, nor have I ever heard her mention its location. Even if I wish to assist you, I truly find myself unable to do so."

Moreover, her graceful figure resembles jade, her form ethereal, akin to a fairy dancing, with flowers and butterflies fluttering around the willows, exuding an indescribable lightness and beauty.

The monk Wujie and the monk Hentou were hesitant and uncertain, reflecting that he and Lü Yan were merely of equal standing. Advancing further would likely only lead to humiliation, so he feigned deafness and silence, waiting for Ma Fengbing to take the lead.

As he fixed his gaze in earnest, he could not help but change his expression dramatically and exclaimed, "Master Xuanqian!"

The flower basket in the embrace of the Jade Fairy trembled, sliding along her lotus-colored jade arm into her delicate fingers, which she raised to her chest, radiating a brilliant array of colors, dispelling the ghastly green poison mist in an instant

Lü Yan's set of "Qing Ai Thirty-Six Forms" has been exhausted, leaving no choice but to start over again.