Zhao Ya didn’t know Yu Zhang, even though they were in the same sect, they had never met.
But this didn’t prevent Zhao Ya from instantly recognizing Yu Zhang and his group as elders of the Azure Dragon Temple.
The reason was simple.
They carried an unmistakable aura.
Just like Xia Jiye, they were arrogant and oppressive.
Faced with Yu Zhang’s interrogation, Zhao Ya remained calm and composed.
"Yes, I did it."
"Good, very good, extremely good," Yu Zhang said, uttering ’good’ multiple times in anger.
Yu Zhang had rushed over as soon as he received the news.
He regarded the matter as important not because he valued Yang Bin, but because he knew all too well the potential impact on himself if the matter were exposed.
As Yang Bin’s backing, all these years, it was with his tacit consent and support that Yang Bin had been amassing wealth under the guise of Nandian Town.
Through this affair, he had also reaped substantial benefits.
If Yang Bin were to betray him, even Yu Zhang wouldn’t be able to escape unscathed.
On the way here, Yu Zhang was paranoid, unsure who abruptly attacked him, catching him off guard.
Could it be the Grand Elder suddenly turning against him, ready to use him as a scapegoat?
These thoughts made Yu Zhang anxious and terrified.
But once he arrived at the scene, Yu Zhang finally relaxed.
Because it was clear, there was only Zhao Ya on site.
This made things easy.
If worse comes to worst, kill him and all who knew, with some excuse.
After all, dead men tell no tales, and he could narrate things however he wanted.
Thinking of this, the killing intent in Yu Zhang’s eyes intensified, coldly saying, "What’s your name?"
"Zhao Ya!"
Zhao Ya?
Upon hearing the name, Yu Zhang was momentarily stunned, then recalled the disciple who embarrassed Xia Jiye publicly.
At the time, Xia Jiye wanted to kill him, but was dissuaded by Yu Zhang.
Unexpectedly, the person who foiled his plans this time was him again.
Yu Zhang’s anger grew, as he pointed at Yang Bin on the ground.
"Zhao Ya, right? As a disciple of the Azure Dragon Temple, you should know its rules, yet you instigated violence, causing death. What’s your crime?"
This was obviously an outright lie.
Zhao Ya understood Yu Zhang was trying to label him, intending to justify his actions later.
He didn’t bother arguing and merely sneered.
"What’s your name?"
"Impudent, a disciple of Azure Dragon Temple daringly speaks to an elder like this?" One person behind Yu Zhang rebuked.
Zhao Ya ignored him, coldly staring at Yu Zhang.
"I’m Yu Zhang. Know your place, surrender willingly, and perhaps I’ll spare your life," Yu Zhang said flatly.
Zhao Ya laughed sarcastically, "Elder Yu, we’re both smart, so let’s not pretend anymore."
"I know you want to kill me, but before that, I have a question for you."
"Using wealth stained with blood and tears, can you really feel no guilt?"
Yu Zhang’s expression immediately turned grim, gritting out the words.
"Courting death!"
With that said, he soared into the sky, heading straight for Zhao Ya.
In mid-air, Yu Zhang unleashed a palm strike.
The Palm Power surged like a celestial river, charging towards Zhao Ya.
It was one of Azure Dragon Temple’s supreme techniques, the Celestial River Palm.
Executed by Yu Zhang, it was especially formidable.
His opening move was a lethal attack.
It was evident Yu Zhang’s killing intent towards Zhao Ya was heavy.
Zhao Ya’s expression turned grave as well.
After all, it was his first time facing a top-tier Meridian Opening expert, and the pressure was indeed extraordinary.
Though the palm wind hadn’t reached him, Zhao Ya felt as if he was engulfed in a massive vortex.
All forces around were pulling and dragging him, even affecting his Qi Blood’s flow, slowing it considerably.
For ordinary ones in the Fifth Realm, this palm alone would be unavoidable.
But Zhao Ya wasn’t an ordinary one in the Fifth Realm.
Almost simultaneously, his Organ Talents activated within.
The Qi Blood stored in his liver erupted instantly.
Zhao Ya broke free from the invisible constraints, his figure resembling a fish swimming, dodging just before Yu Zhang’s Celestial River Palm struck, appearing at Yu Zhang’s side and launching an Immovable Ming King Fist.
Yu Zhang hadn’t expected Zhao Ya could break free from his Palm Power.
Be aware, his Azure Dragon True Power was a vortex force with binding properties, incredibly potent.
Relying on this True Power, Yu Zhang, like Xia Jiye, became an Instructor Elder of the Azure Dragon Temple.
Never did he anticipate his previously unstoppable move to fail against a mere Fifth Realm individual.
Not only did he escape, but dared to strike back.
Yu Zhang was nearly infuriated to laughter.
With his strength, even handling typical Meridian Openers was effortless, let alone Zhao Ya, merely a Fifth Realm.
It’s said even standing still, Zhao Ya might not be able to affect him.
But as Zhao Ya’s fist neared, Yu Zhang suddenly sensed abnormality.
Something about the Fist Technique felt bizarre!
This thought flashed through Yu Zhang’s mind.
Then, his body contorted at an almost impossible angle, narrowly dodging Zhao Ya’s punch.
Zhao Ya wasn’t surprised in the slightest.
If Yu Zhang could be hit effortlessly, that would indeed be shocking.