The next moment, he appeared in front of the Evil Path Hall elders and the others, blocking their path.
The elders of the Evil Path Hall and their group stared at Shen Zhiyan in horror. One of them trembled as he spoke. “Senior, we… we were only acting under orders. Please spare us.”
Shen Zhiyan’s gaze was ice-cold. “When you committed your evil deeds, did you ever think of sparing anyone? Today, you must pay the price for what you have done.”
As soon as the words left his mouth, Shen Zhiyan’s hands rapidly formed seals. Powerful streams of spiritual energy shot out like sharp arrows towards the Evil Path Hall elders and their companions.
The elders hurriedly deployed their defensive techniques, attempting to withstand the onslaught of spiritual power.
However, in the face of Shen Zhiyan’s overwhelming strength, their defences were as fragile as paper and shattered instantly.
“Ah!”
Screams of agony rang out. The elders of the Evil Path Hall and the others were struck by the spiritual energy. Their bodies were torn apart in an instant, turning into clouds of blood mist that dissipated into the air.
After dealing with the Evil Path Hall elders and their group, Shen Zhiyan flashed and returned to Chen Ping and Liu Xue’s side.
Chen Ping looked at Shen Zhiyan with eyes full of admiration. “Senior Shen, your strength is truly astonishing. Thank you for eliminating these villains for us.”
Shen Zhiyan smiled faintly. “Mr Chen, there is no need for thanks. It was merely a small effort. However, that Wu Fawang has escaped. He may become a problem in the future.”
Chen Ping gave a light smile. “Senior Shen, you need not worry. Once we locate the Tianmen Mountain ruins, my strength will increase dramatically. If that Wu Fawang causes trouble again, I will finish him with a single sword strike.”
Chen Ping was very confident. As long as he found the Tianmen Mountain ruins, he would have nothing to fear from Wu Fawang.
“You are heading to the Tianmen Mountain ruins?” Shen Zhiyan asked.
“Indeed, we have already located the entrance to the ruins,” Liu Xue nodded.
Upon hearing this, Shen Zhiyan’s brows furrowed slightly. He seemed about to say something but held back.
Noticing Shen Zhiyan’s hesitant expression, Chen Ping asked, “Senior Shen, is something the matter?”
“Oh, no!” Shen Zhiyan shook his head, then continued, “Mr Chen, I cannot accompany you to the Tianmen Mountain ruins, but I will remain in the vicinity.”
With that, Shen Zhiyan took out a jade pendant from his robes and handed it to Chen Ping. “This jade pendant was carefully refined by me. It contains a trace of my spiritual power. If you encounter danger, simply crush the pendant and I will sense it. I will hurry over to assist you as quickly as possible.”
Chen Ping accepted the jade pendant, deeply moved. “Thank you, Senior Shen. I, Chen Ping, will remember this kindness in my heart.”
Liu Xue added from the side, “We will never forget your great benevolence, Senior.”
Shen Zhiyan waved his hand. “Mr Chen, we are brought together by fate. There is no need to be so formal. If you face any difficulties in the future, feel free to come to me.”
After saying this, Shen Zhiyan prepared to leave, but Chen Ping quickly called out to him.
“Senior Shen, could I trouble you to awaken the God King?” Chen Ping pointed towards the God King, who remained in a dazed stupor nearby.
Shen Zhiyan glanced over, then waved his palm. A flash of clarity instantly returned to the God King’s eyes.
“I am leaving…” With those words, Shen Zhiyan’s figure vanished in an instant.
After Shen Zhiyan disappeared, the God King looked around warily, then stared at Chen Ping and Liu Xue in confusion. “Who are you? Why are you here?”
“I am Chen Ping,” Chen Ping replied. “I have come to rescue you.”
“I am Liu Xue, leader of the Earth Fiend Alliance,” Liu Xue said.
“Rescue me?” The God King was taken aback. “When did I ever need rescuing by you?”
“God King, you may not know me, but you should recognise this.” As he spoke, Chen Ping took out a token from his storage pouch.
This token belonged to the very first God King of the Divine Hall.
When the God King saw the token, his expression changed dramatically. “This… this is the token of the first God King of our Divine Hall! How do you have it?”
