Li Ye narrowed his eyes in displeasure.

Of course, her future was limitless; she didn’t need him to say so.

But Er’er was quite moved hearing it. After all, they had spent some time together, and Kan Ze had helped her quite a bit. She had thought he was merely using her, but unexpectedly, at this critical moment, she could still hear a kind word from him.

The black mist of the Resurrection Formation swallowed Kan Ze, and immediately the entire Tianji Formation began to shake. The sound of something collapsing came from the horizon, and knife-like winds howled around them.

Li Ye swept Er’er into his arms and moved forward rapidly.

“What is he doing?” Er’er examined the suddenly eerie clouds around them, feeling uneasy.

“It’s nothing,” Li Ye answered lightly. “He just wants to destroy the formation.”

Oh, destroy the formation. Er’er rested her head back on his shoulder, reassured.

Wait a moment?

With a jolt, she suddenly raised her head, her eyes wide and round: “Destroy the formation?”

If the entire Tianji Formation were destroyed, wouldn’t they all die?

The Celestial Divination Master himself was still in the formation.

Perhaps because her startled expression was too amusing, Li Ye laughed. He pinched her waist and slowly straightened the flower hairpin that had gone askew on her head: “The Resurrection Formation couldn’t harm me, so naturally he wants to destroy the formation.”

However, the Celestial Divination Master would certainly not sacrifice himself. He would find a way out before the formation was destroyed.

And what Li Ye needed to do was to find him before the Celestial Divination Master left.

The Tianji Formation was vast, but the Star Death Formation surrounding it was gradually closing in. He couldn’t pass through the Star Death Formation, and neither could the Celestial Way. So, if they moved forward a bit faster, they would certainly catch him.

Li Ye’s thinking was entirely correct. The Celestial Divination Master shattered the mirage illusion and prepared to flee.

But the timing of his escape needed to be precise. If he fled too early, Li Ye would discover the exit from the formation; if he fled too late, he would die inside.

After calculating with his fingers, the Celestial Way’s expression became solemn, with a trace of viciousness appearing between his brows.

“You’ve taught your disciple well!” he looked toward Taihe. “If not for her, the situation wouldn’t have come to this.”

Originally, Kan Ze from the Resurrection Formation would certainly have been able to hold back Li Ye, keeping him occupied until the formation was destroyed, which would have been a great success. But his little disciple had neutralized Kan Ze with just a few words.

The Celestial Divination Master couldn’t understand how an ordinary little immortal could possess a Kan family jade pendant. How could she know the method to break the Resurrection Formation?

As the vicious energy surged toward him, Taihe Xianshi remained unperturbed. He sat calmly holding his whisk, his eyes slightly gleaming.

“Indeed, she is my good disciple,” he stroked his beard with satisfaction.

The Celestial Divination Master glared.

Previously, Taihe Xianshi would have respected him no matter what, never daring to contradict him or look directly at him. But now, somehow, this old man suddenly raised his eyes and looked deeply into his.

“I have guided people to immortal cultivation for many years, deeply knowing that human nature is inherently good. As long as one follows the Way and diligently cultivates, one can certainly join the ranks of immortals. With the Divination Master taking up the position of Lord of the Nine Heavens, I had even more confidence, so for many years I have been striving to convert good people throughout the world.”

“Er’er is an exception.”

“She has neither immortal bones nor fortunate destiny. It was only because her imperial father and mother burned all the mortal incense that she barely entered my immortal gate.”

“She loves causing trouble, often creating chaos in my immortal gate, and then being punished by me.” Thinking of Er’er from those days, Taihe’s teeth still itched with irritation. “Heaven knows why someone cultivating immortality could be so unruly, not properly cultivating, but spending all day leading people from my sect to climb mountains, wade through rivers, catch fish, and roast meat.”

“I never expected anything from her, thinking that if she could muddle through a few hundred years in my immortal gate and die a natural death, that would be fine.”

“But,” Taihe lowered his eyes, “such a person came to me that day and said, ‘The demon general has emerged, the world is in danger, and I want to go to the Nine Heavens to see.'”

The Celestial Way had been somewhat impatient, but hearing this, he was slightly startled, a dark light passing through his eyes.

Taihe caught the change in his expression and smiled slightly: “You, Your jealousy is too strong.”

Barely stabilizing his expression, the Celestial Way snorted coldly: “I’m jealous?”

“You’re jealous of Li Ye’s innate divine form and also jealous of Er’er’s foresight aperture.” Taihe calmly exposed him. “Those are the things you desire most.”

The hand hidden in his sleeve tightened, and the Celestial Way became somewhat annoyed: “You tell me these things, aren’t you afraid they’ll die even faster?”

Taihe smiled, the wrinkles on his face creasing, showing rare kindness.

Er’er is a good child. When I took her from her imperial father and mother years ago, I promised to take good care of her, at least, not to let her die before my eyes.”

What use was a promise? The Celestial Divination Master was unconvinced. The two were still trapped in his formation, and their life and deaths should be determined by him.

Strange cracking sounds came from the dome of the Tianji Formation. The Celestial Way’s ears twitched, and he immediately grabbed the immortal-binding rope that tied Taihe and rose to leave.

A fire-red knife, emanating surging heat, suddenly blocked his path.

His heart skipped a beat, and the Celestial Divination Master retreated half a step.

Li Ye had come too quickly. He had laid many illusory formations, yet this person had still found him.

But it didn’t matter. The Celestial Divination Master smiled. He was now just a spiritual soul, and spiritual souls could move much more conveniently than living people.

Turning into smoke, the Celestial Way quickly retreated ten zhang and raised his chin toward Li Ye.

“What good is an innate divine form?” he said. “You will never defeat me.”

With a grave expression, Li Ye stared intently at the Celestial Divination Master and moved to pursue him.

Er’er, being carried by him, raised her eyes to look at the immortal master beside the Celestial Divination Master. Seeing him composed, even with a smile at the corners of his mouth, she couldn’t help but click her tongue: “Old sir, even at a time like this, you’re still secretly enjoying yourself?”

Taihe gave her a stern look: “So disrespectful.”

“Those with respect have already returned to the immortal gate.” Er’er giggled. “I’ve come to take you, old sir, back together. When this matter is over, could you lend me those few secret manuals you’ve been hiding all along?”

Taihe smiled gently and said softly: “Now you’re willing to learn.”

“Of course, after all, now is the time for your unaccomplished little disciple to shine.” Er’er stretched out her arm, making a powerful gesture.

Taihe gazed at her steadily, saying nothing more.

Li Ye and the Celestial Way had already begun to exchange blows. Perhaps because they shared a soul bond, Li Ye didn’t strike to kill, and thus couldn’t subdue the Celestial Way for the time being.

The cracking sound from the dome of the Tianji Formation grew louder, and the surrounding Star Death Formation drew closer. The Celestial Way seized the opportunity, blasted Li Ye away with one move, and, taking advantage of the rising mist, flew toward the dome with Taihe.

Li Ye raised his sleeve to protect the person in his arms, his gaze turning cold.

He hated this feeling of being constrained and unable to unleash his power. Irritation mixed with divine fire, flowing uncontrollably from his body. The divine fire collided and burned with the black mist, instantly transforming the surroundings into an inferno.