Xiao Fei and Xiao Hei encountered a group of demon realm Earth Immortals who ambushed them on the road.
"Xiao Hei, your only path to atone for your sins is to capture Xiao Fei now!"
Leading the group once again was a Nine-Colored Deer, who roared at Xiao Hei from the front of the crowd.
Xiao Hei found himself in a difficult position, glancing at Xiao Fei and then at the Nine-Colored Deer. Ultimately, he extended his sharp claws towards Xiao Fei.
Xiao Fei's current body only possessed the strength of the Mahayana stage, making him no match for Xiao Hei.
They were too close, and Xiao Fei realized it was too late to dodge when Xiao Hei attacked. Xiao Hei's two claws pressed down fiercely on him.
However, the expected searing pain did not materialize. Xiao Fei felt a gentle force lifting him and propelling him away, successfully carrying him outside the encirclement.
"Teacher Xiao Hei!"
The Nine-Colored Deer was furious upon witnessing this.
"Tie up Xiao Hei and escort him to Lord Heavenly Demon for judgment."
Two Earth Immortals moved simultaneously, sealing the immortal energy within Xiao Hei before binding him tightly.
Xiao Hei offered no resistance throughout the ordeal, nor did he intend to escape.
His betrayal of his master weighed heavily on his heart, and he knew he deserved punishment.
He resigned himself to the possibility of his master skinning him, pulling out his tendons, and eating him as dog meat.
"You two escort Xiao Hei back to the upper realm. The rest of you, follow me!"
The Nine-Colored Deer instructed two grey wolves before leading the remaining individuals in pursuit of Xiao Fei.
Although their mission was to apprehend Xiao Hei, if they could also seize the Creation Jade Disk and the innate spiritual treasure from Xiao Fei, it would be a great achievement.
Xiao Fei, who had already escaped the encirclement, did not flee immediately. Instead, he floated silently in the air, watching Xiao Hei being bound.
He wanted to rescue Xiao Hei but knew his own limitations.
Even with the Yellow Gourd and Gourd Vine, his current Mahayana stage body was no match for the more than ten individuals present.
At this moment, within the spatial realm, a clone had entered the small world within the branches of the Jianmu tree.
"Feifei, Second Sister! Second Brother-in-law, Ji Wudi, Senior Brother Fei Xin, Junior Sister Huangfu Xuan… everyone, quickly come help me fight!"
Hearing Xiao Fei's call, a large group of people emerged from the small world.
Having many relatives and friends often proved beneficial, especially when being bullied by others. A simple call for help was all it took.
As the Nine-Colored Deer led his group to attack Xiao Fei, they saw Xiao Fei open a spatial portal beside him, from which a large contingent of Earth Immortals emerged.
Having resided in the small world for so long, and with Xiao Fei's provision of immortal stones and pills, Huang Feifei and the others had all cultivated to the Earth Immortal realm by now.
"Little brother, are these the demons who are bullying you?"
Xiao Lan was the first to step out of the spatial portal and immediately spotted the Nine-Colored Deer and his entourage preparing to pursue them.
"Second Sister, Second Brother-in-law! It's them!"
"Kill them!"
The group brandished their weapons and charged towards the Nine-Colored Deer. The two sides clashed, and a decisive victory was not immediately apparent.
As Huang Feifei passed by Xiao Fei, he grabbed her arm.
"Feifei, come with me to save Teacher Xiao Hei!"
In the distance, two grey wolves were escorting Xiao Hei, rapidly disappearing from sight.
"Alright!"
Without a word, Huang Feifei unleashed a surge of immortal energy, carrying Xiao Fei forward in pursuit.
"Stop!"
Huang Feifei's speed was comparable to that of the two grey wolves. They pursued for a long time, maintaining a consistent distance.
They chased out of this world, into a cross-realm passage, and then traversed another world.
The two grey wolves, seeing Huang Feifei relentlessly pursuing them, also grew anxious.
At this moment, one of the grey wolves conceived a plan and let out a loud roar.
"Awoooo…"
"Xiao Fei has appeared, hurry and snatch the Creation Jade Disk!"
"And his innate spiritual treasure!"
"No one fight me for it, the treasures are all mine!"
"The Creation Jade Disk has appeared!"
The voices, amplified by the grey wolves' immortal energy, spread across half the world.
Greed for wealth stirred the hearts of many, and even some cultivators at the Void Refinement or Integration stages, upon seeing Xiao Fei and Huang Feifei, displayed a hint of unwarranted avarice.
Given the opportunity, these weaker individuals would also swarm forward, leaving nothing but bone fragments behind.
Xiao Fei's name was already registered with many powerful figures in the upper realm, inextricably linked with the Creation Jade Disk.
Even ordinary families who happened to have this name would be visited by Earth Immortals for investigation.
Now, with the shouts of the two grey wolves, some well-informed Earth Immortals were already heading towards their location.
Huang Feifei was flying forward at full speed when suddenly two figures appeared before her, blocking her path.
Without a word, Xiao Fei took out the Yellow Gourd and the Gourd Vine.
He handed the Yellow Gourd to Huang Feifei, while he himself could barely manage the Gourd Vine.
"Move aside!
Or die!"
Xiao Fei unleashed the Gourd Vine, his voice cold and sharp as he issued a warning to the two Earth Immortals.
"Heh heh…"
"Hand over the Creation…"
Seeing that the two Earth Immortals had no intention of yielding, Huang Feifei and Xiao Fei simultaneously unleashed their treasures.
Before one Earth Immortal could finish speaking, he was sucked into the Yellow Gourd held by Huang Feifei.
The other Earth Immortal fared no better. Mid-sentence, he was ensnared by the Gourd Vine, rendering him immobile.
"Feifei! Help me suck him in!"
Huang Feifei did not hesitate. She turned the gourd and aimed it at the one bound by Xiao Fei.
"Ah! Spare me…"
Before he could finish his plea, he was absorbed into the Yellow Gourd.
"I'm in a hurry! Those who block me die!"
Xiao Fei roared arrogantly, continuing his pursuit of the grey wolves ahead.
Indeed, bolstered by the recent killing of the two individuals with the gourd, several Earth Immortals who were preparing to attack cautiously retreated a step.
However, they did not withdraw entirely, instead following behind silently, keeping a distant watch.
Gradually, the number of Earth Immortal powerhouses following Huang Feifei increased.
With more people, there were always a few who were bold and reckless.
At this point, four more Earth Immortals jointly blocked their path, obstructing their way.
The others then converged around them.
"Make way! Make way!"
"Those who block me die!"
Xiao Fei shouted desperately, but this time his words had little effect. Everyone stood still around them, neither advancing nor retreating.
"Move aside!"
"Feifei! Kill!"
Xiao Fei let out a furious roar, his eyes bloodshot, forced to watch as the two grey wolves, with Xiao Hei, moved further and further away until they completely vanished from sight.
Simultaneously, Huang Feifei unleashed the Yellow Gourd, generating a powerful suction force. An Earth Immortal blocking their path was directly drawn into the gourd.
The attacks of the others then descended upon Xiao Fei and Huang Feifei like a torrential storm.