The Immortal Emperor Reborn: Accompanying My Child on the Extraordinary Journey

Chapter 32: Resolving the Crisis

Yun Che and Mu Xuanyin stood side by side in a narrow valley. Ahead lay a thick black fog, seemingly swallowing even the sight. The master of Nether Valley, the legendary powerhouse, was hidden within this fog.

“Yun Che, are you sure you want to be an enemy of our Nether Valley?” A deep and majestic voice came from the black fog, carrying an unquestionable sense of oppression.

Yun Che's eyes were firm, and he didn't flinch at all. "Lord Valley Master, I don't intend to be an enemy of Nether Valley, but my sect is facing a crisis, and I can't just sit back and watch."

"Hmph, is a mere small sect worth your risking your life for?" There was a hint of disdain in the Valley Master's voice.

Yun Che snorted coldly, “Although our sect is small, our camaraderie runs deep. I, Yun Che, value friendship above all else in my life. How could I abandon our sect for my own personal gain?”

Mu Xuanyin stood beside Yun Che, her gaze as sharp as a torch. She felt Yun Che's determination, and an inexplicable sense of pride rose in her heart.

“Valley Master, what Yun Che said is true. We are not here to provoke a dispute, but to hope that Valley Master can show mercy and spare our sect.” Mu Xuanyin’s voice was cold and powerful.

The black mist rippled slightly, and a figure clad in a black robe, his face hidden in the shadows, slowly emerged. He was tall, and a thick, dark aura surrounded him, inspiring awe.

"Let you go? That's impossible. Why should I explain my actions in Nether Valley to others?" The voice of the Valley Master was full of arrogance and unquestionableness.

Yun Che gripped the longsword tightly in his hand, the tip of the sword trembling slightly, a manifestation of his inner excitement: "Valley Master, if that's the case, then please teach me!"

Before he finished speaking, Yun Che flashed and rushed towards the Valley Master like a bolt of lightning. The longsword in his hand drew a brilliant trajectory in the air, aiming directly at the Valley Master.

The Valley Master snorted coldly, remaining still. He simply raised his hand. A wave of black energy emanated from his palm, instantly colliding with Yun Che's sword light.

"Bang!" With a loud bang, energy overflowed. Yun Che was shocked by this powerful force and retreated repeatedly, his face turning slightly pale.

"Hmph, you don't know your own limitations." The Valley Master sneered, as if everything was under his control.

Seeing this, Mu Xuanyin moved, transforming into a stream of light and charging towards the Valley Master. She quickly formed seals with her hands, and streaks of icy blue light gathered at her fingertips, eventually transforming into a massive ice phoenix that pounced towards the Valley Master.

The Valley Master's eyes narrowed slightly. He hadn't expected this seemingly aloof woman to possess such formidable strength. With a wave of his hands, a black barrier instantly appeared before him, blocking the Ice Phoenix's attack.

The Ice Phoenix collided with the black barrier, emitting a deafening roar. Ice fragments flew everywhere, and the black barrier trembled slightly, but ultimately did not break.

"Good!" The Valley Master couldn't help but praise her, expressing his recognition of Mu Xuanyin's strength.

Yun Che was secretly anxious upon seeing this. He knew that although he and Mu Xuanyin were quite powerful, they were still powerless against a formidable being like the Valley Master.

He took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down. He knew that he couldn't act rashly at this moment and had to find the Valley Master's weakness to defeat him.

Yun Che's eyes grew sharper, and he began to carefully observe the Valley Master's every move, trying to find his weakness.

The Valley Master didn't seem to care about Yun Che's prying. He still maintained that high and mighty attitude, as if everything was under his control.

However, at this moment, Yun Che suddenly noticed a subtle movement of the Valley Master. Every time the Valley Master launched an attack, his left shoulder would sink slightly, as if he was accumulating strength.

Yun Che's heart skipped a beat. He understood. This was the Valley Master's weakness!

He immediately told Mu Xuanyin about this discovery. The two smiled at each other, their eyes filled with fighting spirit.

"Come again!" Yun Che shouted, charging at the Valley Master once more. This time, he didn't attack blindly, but instead looked for an opportunity to strike the Valley Master's left shoulder.

The Valley Master had obviously noticed Yun Che's change. He snorted coldly and increased the intensity of his attack on Yun Che. Black energy waves surged towards Yun Che like a tide, making it difficult for him to get close.

However, Yun Che did not give up. Relying on his excellent body movements and keen perception, he dodged the Valley Master's attacks time and time again, gradually approaching his left shoulder.

Mu Xuanyin wasn't idle either. She continued to launch Ice Phoenix attacks, attempting to distract the Valley Master. The Ice Phoenix soared through the air, each attack carrying a biting chill and immense power.

Although the Valley Master was powerful, he began to struggle under the combined attack of the two. His black barrier was struck repeatedly by the Ice Phoenix, emitting a deafening roar.

At this moment, Yun Che finally found his opportunity. Taking advantage of a gap in the Valley Master's attack, he flashed and instantly appeared to the Valley Master's left. The longsword in his hand stabbed out like lightning, aiming directly at the Valley Master's left shoulder.

“Hmph, trying to sneak attack me?” The Valley Master snorted coldly and turned slightly, trying to avoid Yun Che’s attack.

However, Yun Che had already anticipated this. His longsword drew a strange arc in the air, and he actually predicted the direction of the Valley Master's dodge in advance.

"Puchi!" With a light sound, the long sword pierced the Valley Master's left shoulder, and blood instantly dyed his black robe red.

The Valley Master's expression changed drastically. He hadn't expected Yun Che to successfully sneak attack him. He roared, and his aura instantly surged, with black energy waves sweeping over him like a storm.

Upon seeing this, Yun Che and Mu Xuanyin immediately joined forces to resist. They knew they couldn't let their guard down at this moment, or the consequences would be disastrous.

The black energy waves collided with the two men's attacks, creating a deafening roar. The entire valley seemed to tremble under this force.

Yun Che and Mu Xuanyin were both forced to retreat repeatedly by this powerful force, their faces pale as paper. However, their eyes were filled with determination and unyielding spirit.

"Ahem..." The Valley Master covered his injured left shoulder and coughed a few times. A ferocious look appeared on his face: "How dare you hurt me! I will make you pay the price!"

As he spoke, he launched another attack, and the black energy waves surged like a huge wave, carrying the momentum to destroy everything.

Yun Che and Mu Xuanyin took a deep breath. They knew that this was the final decisive battle. They had to go all out to defeat this powerful enemy.

The two exchanged a smile, their eyes filled with determination. They joined forces to attack again, colliding with the Valley Master's black energy waves.

This collision was more intense than any before. The black energy waves intertwined with the attacks of the two men, seemingly ripping the entire valley apart.

Yun Che and Mu Xuanyin both tried their best. Their figures appeared and disappeared in the energy fluctuations, as if they would disappear at any moment.

However, at this moment, a miracle occurred. Yun Che and Mu Xuanyin's attacks gradually gained the upper hand. Their power continued to converge and intensify, eventually forming a dazzling ray of light that completely shattered the black energy fluctuations.

"Bang!" With a loud bang, the black energy wave vanished. The Valley Master's body flew backwards like a kite with a broken string, falling heavily to the ground.

Yun Che and Mu Xuanyin smiled at each other. They knew that they had finally defeated this powerful enemy.

The Valley Master lay on the ground, his face as pale as paper, his eyes filled with resentment and despair. He had never expected that he would be defeated by two juniors.

"You...you guys..." The Valley Master spoke with difficulty, his voice weak and hoarse.

Yun Che walked up to him and squatted down. "Lord Valley Master, you've been defeated. Now, can you let our sect go?"

The Valley Master stared at Yun Che with eyes wide open, filled with resentment and unwillingness. However, he also knew that at this moment, he was powerless to change the situation. He took a deep breath and nodded with difficulty.

Yun Che heaved a sigh of relief upon seeing this. He knew that, although this battle had been difficult, they had ultimately won.

Mu Xuanyin walked over to Yun Che's side. She looked at the Valley Master, a complex expression flashing in her eyes. She hadn't expected this powerful enemy to be defeated so easily.

"Let's go." Yun Che stood up and said to Mu Xuanyin.

Mu Xuanyin nodded, and the two of them turned and left. They knew they had to leave this dangerous place as quickly as possible and return to the sect.

However, at this moment, a voice suddenly sounded behind them: "Do you think this is the end?"

Yun Che and Mu Xuanyin were startled. They turned around immediately, only to see the Valley Master standing up again. He exuded a black aura, and his eyes burned like the flames of the underworld.

“You… you actually used a forbidden technique!” Mu Xuanyin exclaimed in shock.

The Valley Master laughed heartily: "That's right! I used a forbidden technique! I want to let you know the consequences of offending my Netherworld Valley!"

As he spoke, he launched another attack, and black energy waves surged towards Yun Che and Mu Xuanyin like a violent storm.

Yun Che and Mu Xuanyin's hearts sank. They hadn't expected the Valley Master to use such a cruel and ruthless forbidden technique. They immediately joined forces to resist, but this time the attack was more powerful than any before.

The figures of the two people kept flashing and colliding in the energy fluctuations, as if they would collapse at any time.

Yun Che gritted his teeth, knowing he couldn't give up. He attacked with all his might, trying to break the Valley Master's black energy fluctuations.

However, at this moment, a familiar voice suddenly rang in their ears: "Yun Che! Mu Xuanyin! I'm here to help you!"

Yun Che and Mu Xuanyin were startled. They immediately looked in the direction of the sound and saw a figure in white descending from the sky like a fairy. The longsword in her hand pierced the sky like lightning, instantly destroying the Valley Master's black energy wave.

“Master!” Yun Che and Mu Xuanyin exclaimed at the same time.

The person who came was none other than Yun Che and Mu Xuanyin’s master—Xia Qingyue, the Palace Master of Frozen Cloud Immortal Palace.

Xia Qingyue looked at Yun Che and Mu Xuanyin, her eyes filled with concern and relief. "You've done well. However, this enemy is too powerful. You're no match for him. Now, let me take care of him."

As she spoke, she turned to look at the Valley Master, a cold light flashing in her eyes: "How dare you hurt my disciple! I will make you pay the price!"

The Valley Master looked at Xia Qingyue with a look of