Chapter 4765

“Damn it…” Kai couldn’t help but curse.

He hadn’t expected such a powerful figure to exist within the Ten Palaces.

The Ten Palace Master stood before him, his entire body drenched in blood, his face twisted in a hideous expression. His aura was eerie and overwhelmingly strong.

Behind him, only the Tenth Palace and two monks remained, both severely injured.

If they pushed a little harder, they could wipe out the rest of the Ten Palaces.

But who would have thought the Ten Palace Master could transform into a beast? And that someone within the Ten Palaces could decipher the Great Dao?

This was an unexpected miscalculation.

“Brother-in-law, why not retreat? A true man knows when to advance and when to yield. Once we return to Sun and Moon City, I’ll rally some reinforcements!” Lin Kefan urged Kai.

Moments ago, after throwing several punches, he hadn’t even managed to scratch the opponent. It was embarrassing.

And that was before the Ten Palace Master’s beast transformation. Even the old man standing before them was beyond their ability to handle.

Victory was impossible.

“Do you really think we can still escape?” Kai asked.

Lin Kefan was momentarily stunned, falling silent.

“You want to leave?” The Tenth Palace Master sneered. “The Ten Palaces aren’t an inn where you can come and go as you please.”

At that moment, Qian Lao spoke coldly into the void. “Huo Qing, no matter your identity, you are still a member of the Tenth Palace. Will you really stand by and watch its downfall without lifting a finger?”

As his voice echoed, the void trembled. Slowly, Huo Qing emerged alongside a frail old man.

Huo Qing might not have felt compelled to answer to the Ten Palace Master, but since Qian Lao had spoken, he had no choice but to show himself.

He had, in fact, been secretly observing for some time. Even as the Tenth Palace suffered heavy casualties, he had no intention of intervening.

“Qian Lao, I just returned to the Tenth Palace,” Huo Qing said with a faint smile. “The Palace Master ordered me to kill Kai for revenge, and I’ve been searching for him ever since.

I never expected this brat to be bold enough to lead an attack on the Tenth Palace. He must be out of his mind.”

“Huo Qing…” Qian Lao’s expression darkened. “Are you mocking me?”

“I wouldn’t dare, I wouldn’t dare! How could Qian Lao say such a thing?”

Huo Qing quickly waved his hands in protest.

“Have you forgotten what I do? Do you really think you can lie to me?” Qian Lao asked sternly.

Huo Qing forced an awkward smile but remained silent.

Qian Lao had seen through his deception instantly. Someone capable of deducing the way of heaven could hardly be fooled by mere lies.

“Have the reinforcements you summoned arrived?”

Seeing Huo Qing remain silent, Qian Lao pressed further.

“They’re already on the way and will arrive soon. Just leave these people to me. I swear, not a single one will leave the Ten Palaces alive!”

Huo Qing quickly assured him, his tone ingratiating.

“Drop your petty schemes and focus on growing stronger,” Qian Lao warned. “Otherwise, with a single word from me, your Huo family will never set foot in the temple.”

“Qian Lao’s wisdom is unquestionable! I won’t make the same mistake again!”

Huo Qing nodded repeatedly, then turned to Kai and the others with a cold snort.

“You worthless trash dare attack the Ten Palaces? Let’s see how I destroy you!”

With that, he raised his fist and struck.

Kai and his group had just endured a brutal battle and were all injured. Huo Qing was waiting for his moment, conserving his strength while they wore themselves down.

“Huo Qing, do you really think your strength makes you invincible?”

Suddenly, Cangyue charged forward, throwing a powerful punch.

Both he and Huo Qing were at the peak of the ninth level of the Mahayana Realm, so he showed no fear.

Boom!

A deafening impact shook the surroundings as a massive shockwave rippled outward.

Cangyue was sent flying but was caught midair by Hua Yueying’s formation, steadying him.

Meanwhile, Huo Qing only stumbled back a dozen steps. From this exchange alone, it was clear—Huo Qing had the upper hand.

However, given Cangyue had been fighting relentlessly, it was only natural that he was starting to lose ground.