"This treasure is formidable!"

Upon seeing the master immediately envelop Shi Ji with the treasure, Nezha couldn't help but exclaim, "Master, if only you had passed on this treasure to me sooner, there would have been no need to expend so much effort."

Taiyi the Immortal snorted displeasedly, "Had I given this precious object to you, a stubborn brat, sooner, you surely would have used it prematurely, allowing Shi Ji to discern its workings. Then how would he have been willing to confront your master... Who is spying over there?!"

He suddenly turned his head to gaze at the sky and, with a gesture, immediately pulled down a dark cloud.

The cloud dispersed into mist, revealing two figures, one old and one young—none other than the Dragon King and his second Crown Prince of the East Sea, Ao Yi.

Upon seeing the two, Taiyi the Immortal relaxed his expression and smiled, "Look who it is, what brings you here, old Dragon King?"

The Dragon King, well aware of Taiyi the Immortal's prowess, didn't dare to act arrogantly. Bowing respectfully to Taiyi the Immortal, he said, "Aoguang pays his respects to the Immortal! My son and I were merely passing by; may I ask why the Immortal has summoned us?"

Taiyi the Immortal replied with a smile, "Old Dragon King, you need not be so formal; after all, we are old acquaintances, aren't we?"

"You flatter me," hastily replied the Dragon King, claiming he dared not accept such words.

After witnessing the scene that had just unfolded, he truly held some fear towards Taiyi the Immortal.

At this moment, Nezha sneered from the side, "Master, don't be deceived by them; that old eel was originally heading to Chentang Pass to cause me trouble, and must have followed all the way here!"

"You dare to raise your voice!"

Ao Yi, looking at Nezha, rebuked angrily, "Young as you are, yet so nefarious, repeatedly killing without cause—it's utterly unforgivable!"

Taiyi the Immortal glanced at Ao Yi and inquired, "Who might this be?"

"I am Ao Yi, Crown Prince of the East Sea Water Mansion," Ao Yi stood to the side, his gaze icily fixed on Taiyi the Immortal.

He had actually followed along with the Dragon King since Shi Ji chased after Nezha, but naturally, he couldn't keep up with Nezha, who possessed the Wind and Fire Wheels, or the far more advanced Daoist Shi Ji.

Just as they were about to lose sight of their quarry, they saw Shi Ji stop.

As they were about to step forward to greet her, Taiyi the Immortal emerged.

The Dragon King quickly decided to conceal themselves within the clouds.

As the saying goes, the wind follows the tiger, and clouds follow the dragon.

Hidden within the clouds, they were difficult to detect by others.

Had Taiyi the Immortal's Daoist cultivation not been so profound, they surely would not have been exposed.

Now hearing Ao Yi's response, Taiyi the Immortal's expression shifted slightly, "Ao Yi of the East Sea... Can it be that you are that attendant of Yu Yuan, the One Qi Immortal of the Jie Sect?"

"Indeed!" declared Ao Yi proudly, "My lord is indeed the One Qi Immortal! I advise the Immortal to release Shi Ji immediately. Otherwise, once my lord arrives shortly, I fear..."

"Shut up!"

Before Ao Yi could finish, Nezha interrupted with a loud shout, scolding, "You, a mere child, dare to spout such nonsense and threaten my master?

One Qi Immortal? Never heard of him. Who are you trying to scare?

Today, I'll take your dragon tendon to make a belt for my master!"

As he spoke, a Fire-tipped Spear appeared in his hand, with the Wind and Fire Wheels beneath his feet, ready to move towards Ao Yi to discipline him.

Ao Yi smirked, gesturing lazily with his fingers towards Nezha, "Come at me if you dare!"

Nezha, with the Wind and Fire Wheels beneath his feet and the Fire-tipped Spear in his hand, turned into a fierce streak of firelight and rushed towards him.

Seeing this scene, Ao Yi remained unfazed, but the Dragon King quickly grew anxious, shouting hastily, "Ao Yi, withdraw quickly, you're no match for him..."

Before he could finish, Ao Yi already launched a bright and shining Golden Ring, colliding with Nezha.

A loud "Boom!" echoed as a visible shockwave swept in every direction.

The surrounding woods for dozens of miles around were instantly shattered, as countless branches and leaves were thrown into the sky.

"Qiankun Ring!"

Taiyi the Immortal immediately recognized the treasure in Ao Yi's hand to be Spiritual Pearl's Spiritual Treasure, and he felt a sudden unease.

After this clash, Ao Yi remained unmoved, while Nezha was sent flying tens of meters back, only managing to land steadily on the ground with the help of the Wind and Fire Wheels.

He looked at Ao Yi, somewhat surprised, "I didn't expect you to have some strength, little dragon, but you're still far from matching me!"

Nezha retracted his Fire-tipped Spear and clenched his fist tightly, provocatively saying to Ao Yi, "I didn't even put much effort into that! Do you dare take another punch from me?"

In response to the challenge, Ao Yi coldly smiled, "Since you wish to humiliate yourself, I shall oblige!"

Hearing this, a flame of fury ignited within Nezha. He stomped forcefully and rushed over instantly, throwing a punch towards Ao Yi.

"Be careful!"

The Dragon King called out worriedly.

Taiyi the Immortal, however, did not continue to watch the fight between the two youngsters. Instead, he looked at the Nine Dragons Divine Fire Cover with hesitation.

At the moment, Shi Ji was still struggling under the refinement of the Nine Fire Dragons.

Although Taiyi the Immortal knew that by thoroughly refining Shi Ji he could potentially absolve himself of his karmic retribution, he still hesitated.

Because of Ao Yi's warning—or, more precisely, the fear of the One Qi Immortal behind him.

In the empty wilderness, Nezha's speed was astonishing under the effect of the Wind and Fire Wheels, reaching Ao Yi in an instant. He threw a punch with his chubby little fists.

Ao Yi didn't indulge him—wielding a Chaos Sky Silk that flew out of his sleeves, fast as lightning, it bound Nezha's hands tightly like iron tongs.

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