What a Big Formation

**翻译:**

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The sound of gulping reverberated through the air.

"Senior Brother, what do we do?" one of them asked anxiously, fearing that if they continued fighting, they might actually kill Yang Kai.

"That bastard is a maniac!" The Disciplinary Hall disciple in the Qi Moving Realm spat through gritted teeth, his eyes trembling slightly. "Forget it! If he dares to come at us, we'll beat him up! This time, we have to knock him out!"

"Right!" the other four replied in a flustered manner.

Just as the five were on high alert, a sudden chill crept up from the depths of their hearts, and the temperature in the entire chamber abruptly dropped.

Cracking sounds emanated from all directions. The five of them, startled, turned their heads to see that a thin layer of frost had formed on the walls and floor of the chamber.

"What's going on?" one of them asked in confusion, shuddering as he spoke.

With a loud bang, the chamber door was kicked open.

"Who's there?" The Disciplinary Hall disciple in the Qi Moving Realm shouted, turning to look. His mouth dropped open, as wide as a goose egg, unable to close it.

Despite the chill in the air that felt like winter, a layer of cold sweat appeared on his forehead as he stared in a daze at the woman standing at the doorway. He stammered, "Su… Senior Sister Su Yan!"

"Senior Sister Su Yan?" The other four also paled and followed his gaze. Indeed, they saw a woman of peerless beauty, with a cold and aloof expression, dressed in a pristine white gown.

She was like a pure white snow lotus blooming on a perpetual, icy mountain, exuding a cold aura as she descended upon the world. She was so noble, so aloof. Her beautiful eyes swept across them, and the five of them felt an inexplicable sense of inferiority, instinctively lowering their heads.

Su Yan had just rushed back from the Black Wind Trade City and had no time to investigate the situation. She assumed that Su Mu had also been thrown into the forest prison. Storming in and noticing signs of a battle, she immediately came to take a look.

Upon opening the door, the scene before her made her heart tremble.

Inside the room were six people, five of whom were Disciplinary Hall disciples—one at the second level of the Qi Moving Realm and four at the Elemental Opening Realm. The sixth person was covered in blood, his clothes in tatters, swaying unsteadily on his feet. Yet, in his eyes, there was a fierce and unyielding determination.

This person… she had met him before!

Yang Kai! Su Mu once brought him to the Black Wind Trade City; he was the trial disciple who had defeated Cheng Shao Feng!

Su Yan extended her divine sense and, with a slight probe, was even more shocked. She could clearly sense that Yang Kai was covered in wounds. Although these injuries were not fatal, with his level of strength, he should not have been able to stand. He should have been on the ground long ago.

How strong must his will be to endure such severe injuries and still not fall?

In just a brief moment, Su Yan grasped the entirety of what had transpired within the chamber. Her usually placid heart stirred with a sudden surge of anger.

In a flash, Su Yan appeared beside Yang Kai, supporting him with one hand, infusing her icy Yuan Qi into him, stabilizing his internal and external injuries.

Strangely enough, the icy sensation quickly soothed the turbulence in Yang Kai's body, calming his chaotic energy and clearing his dazed mind.

The fresh fragrance wafted around his nose, and Yang Kai turned his head to look at Su Yan standing beside him. His fierce expression gradually softened. This Senior Sister of his was actually quite petite, half a head shorter than him. Yet, at this moment, as she stood by his side, Yang Kai felt a sense of tranquility he had never experienced before.

It was as if he were standing on a desolate snowy mountain, feeling only a refreshing coolness, with all the noise of the world fading away. With her by his side, Yang Kai couldn't help but feel an urge to take her hand and retreat into the mountains.

"Who laid a hand on him?" Su Yan's voice was cold and indifferent.

The five Disciplinary Hall disciples trembled. They glanced at each other, then lowered their heads and said, "All of us did."

In Su Yan's presence, even lying seemed like a desecration to her. Her noble, awe-inspiring aura and majesty made them unable to do anything but speak the truth.

Su Yan nodded slightly, "Very well."

Without another word, she supported Yang Kai and turned to leave the chamber, step by step.

Only after Su Yan's figure had completely disappeared did the five people exhale heavily, feeling as if they had just survived a disaster.

But before they could feel relieved, each of them suddenly felt a chill in their chest. Looking down, they saw a small patch of frost that had appeared on their chests. In the blink of an eye, the frost rapidly expanded, turning into a half-hand-sized ice flower.

With a cracking sound, the five ice flowers shattered simultaneously. The five people groaned, their faces pale as they fell to their knees, feeling as if all their Yuan Qi had suddenly vanished with the shattering ice flowers. Moreover, they were left with significant injuries.

"She's so powerful! She truly deserves to be called the best of the three sects!" The Disciplinary Hall disciple in the Qi Moving Realm shivered from the cold, his face pale with lingering fear.

He hadn't even noticed when Su Yan had made her move, yet he was already hit.

Had it not been for Senior Sister's calm demeanor, today's incident might not have ended with mere injuries. With her level of power, she could have easily taken their lives, as effortlessly as crushing a nut.

Outside the chamber, Yang Kai was still staggering forward step by step. Hearing the commotion behind him, he turned to look at Su Yan in surprise, "Did you make a move against them?"

Su Yan's long eyelashes fluttered, "Yes. Are you alright?"

"I'm fine," Yang Kai nodded. "By the way, bring Li Yun Tian and the others out as well."

"What about Su Mu?" Su Yan asked.

"I don't know," Yang Kai shook his head slowly. "He wasn't locked up. He must have been sent back. Those people wouldn't dare to harm Su Mu."

Hearing this, Su Yan finally breathed a sigh of relief.

The two of them headed deeper into the forest prison. Before long, they arrived at the place where Li Yun Tian and the others were being held. Upon seeing Yang Kai and Su Yan appearing together and so close, everyone was so shocked their jaws nearly hit the floor, forgetting even to breathe.

Heavens! If I could be this close to Senior Sister Su, I'd gladly die a thousand deaths! Li Yun Tian and the others were overwhelmed with envy.

"Everyone, come out," Su Yan said, slicing through the lock of the cell door.

"Yes…" The group responded absentmindedly, then walked out in a daze, their eyes darting back and forth between Yang Kai and Su Yan.

Even with Su Yan's usually composed nature, being scrutinized like this made her feel slightly uncomfortable.

"Let's go. I'll take you out of here." Su Yan said coldly, supporting Yang Kai as they led the way. Li Yun Tian and the others followed behind.

Before long, they emerged from the forest prison. The bright light made everyone squint, but outside the prison, nearly a hundred Disciplinary Hall disciples were standing in formation, encircling the exit.

"What a spectacle!" Yang Kai sneered. "Senior Sister, are you ready for this?"

Su Yan didn't reply. She merely glanced at the crowd with indifference, continuing to support Yang Kai as they walked straight ahead.

Wherever they went, no one dared to stop them. All the Disciplinary Hall disciples blocking their path scattered in fear, making way for them.