“Since that’s the case, let’s head to Ye City… The sooner we deal with the Poisonous Body of Calamity, the better. If you both have no objections, we should set off now, what do you think?” Seeing Xin Lan’s determination, Xiao Yan didn’t push any further. He nodded and made a decision, turning to address the Heavenly Fire Venerable and the Little Healer Immortal.
To this, the Little Healer Immortal naturally had no objections. After a moment of contemplation, the Heavenly Fire Venerable also nodded and said, “After advancing to Dou Zun, I can absorb the energy of heaven and earth at any time to convert it into battle qi. We can also practice while on the move, so it’s fine to set off now.”
Seeing this, Xiao Yan smiled and turned, leading the way outside the Falling God Valley. The Heavenly Fire Venerable and the others quickly followed.
After two days of travel, Xiao Yan and his group were gradually approaching the exit of the Falling God Valley. The number of people around them was also gradually increasing. To be safe, Xiao Yan and his group put on cloaks to conceal their appearances. According to Xin Lan, they were being heavily hunted by the Glacier Valley. Although they weren’t afraid, if they were exposed, it would bring some trouble. What Xiao Yan currently wanted was to resolve the Poisonous Body of Calamity for the Little Healer Immortal as soon as possible. It would be best if these troubles did not arise.
At the entrance of the Falling God Valley, the crowd remained as dense as ever, showing no signs of diminishing. It seemed the immense rewards offered by the Glacier Valley still had many people eager. However, perhaps due to the complete annihilation of the Heavenly Snake and his group, there were no guards from the Glacier Valley here. Therefore, Xiao Yan and his group faced no obstacles and smoothly exited the valley. They then found a secluded spot and headed directly towards Ye City.
The Falling God Valley was not far from Ye City. At their speed, it took only about half a day to reach this lush city situated on the plain.
They landed in the city without much delay and, under Xin Lan’s guidance, quickly headed towards the center of the city where the Ye Family residence was located. About ten minutes later, they appeared once more in front of the gates of the Ye Family.
The doors of the Ye Family were already open. What surprised Xiao Yan and his group was the absence of any guards at the entrance. Moreover, the sturdy gate showed signs of damage.
Seeing the damaged gate, Xin Lan’s expression changed slightly. She hurriedly rushed inside. Xiao Yan, who was following, shrugged; this scene clearly indicated something was amiss. He didn’t expect the Ye Family to have fallen so low.
Xiao Yan no longer wore a cloak, but his face was covered by a mask that altered his appearance slightly.
Accompanied by the Little Healer Immortal and the Heavenly Fire Venerable, Xiao Yan slowly entered the Ye Family residence. They followed the stone path and proceeded inwards. After a few minutes, a large hall came into view, and faint angry shouts could be heard from within.
“Indeed… A family of such lineage has fallen so dramatically. Now, they’re even being threatened in their own home. If the ancestors of the Ye Family knew, would they be so enraged they’d rise from their graves?”
Hearing the angry shouts from the hall, Xiao Yan shook his head, feeling a sense of sorrow for the Ye Family. Once a prominent family, they had now been reduced to this state, truly making one feel that times had changed drastically.
Xin Lan stood outside the main gate, her face pale as she stared fiercely at the interior of the hall, her body trembling with anger.
Stopping beside Xin Lan, Xiao Yan leaned against the gate and glanced inside. The hall was in a state of chaos. All the Ye Family members he had seen before were there, but now, their faces were all pale. Before them, several figures in green clothes lay on the ground, wailing and rolling in pain. From their attire, it was clear they were members of the Ye Family.
Across from the Ye Family, a group of people in black robes stood. These individuals were all strong, not to be underestimated. What surprised Xiao Yan most were the two leading old men with dark, menacing expressions. Their strength had reached the six-star level, and their surrounding surging battle qi indicated they were at the peak of the six-star level, stronger than the Great Elder of the Ye Family, also known as Xin Lan’s grandfather.
“Who are they?” Xiao Yan asked casually.
“They’re from the Black Flame Sect, a powerful force in the Dan Region. Their sect is not far from Ye City, and they’ve long coveted our city. But I never thought they’d dare to come and confront us like this!” Xin Lan clenched her fists, her voice trembled with restrained anger.
“The two leading old men are the Black Demon Duo of the Black Flame Sect. They are extremely powerful and notorious. Even Grandfather isn’t a match for one of them, let alone both,” she added.
Xiao Yan nodded. This was the first he had heard of the Black Flame Sect, but the strength of these two old men was indeed impressive. Six-star peak Dou Zun, stronger than even Bing Fu of the Glacier Valley. Indeed, the Central Plains was a place filled with powerful experts. Individuals of such strength would be rulers in the Black-Corner Region.
“Zhao Hei, Qin Mo, don’t you dare go too far! Our Ye Family may not be as glorious as before, but if we were to fight, you wouldn’t gain anything!” An elder in green robes shouted, his beard bristling with anger.
“Hehe, Ye Zhong, don’t try to intimidate us. The Ye Family is no longer qualified to be called one of the Five Great Families of the Dan Region,” the leading black-robed elder laughed coldly, mocking.
“We have come in the name of our Sect Master to assimilate your Ye Family. If you surrender, we will not mistreat you. Ye City will still be your home. But if you refuse, hehe, I think you know what our methods are,” another elder with a stern face said, his voice hoarse.
“You’re dreaming!” As soon as the words were spoken, all the Ye Family members glared furiously. Ye Zhong, in particular, balled his fists, eyes blazing with rage.
Boom! Boom!
Just as Ye Zhong’s shout faded, several black shadows suddenly shot out from the hands of the two black-robed elders and hit the ground in the hall, filling it up. Upon closer inspection, the faces of the Ye Family members paled. These shadows were, in fact, black coffins.
“If you don’t agree, then take these coffins.”
The black-robed elder with the sinister expression smirked at Ye Zhong, a cold, powerful aura spreading from him, roaring through the hall and causing some of the weaker Ye Family members to turn pale.
Leaning against the door, Xiao Yan watched the scene in the hall with narrowed eyes. The Black Flame Sect was indeed ruthless. He counted the coffins and realized there was exactly one more coffin than the number of Ye Family members. Perhaps the extra coffin was intended for Xin Lan, though they didn’t know that she had been traveling with Xiao Yan recently.
Xin Lan clutched her fists, her body trembling with fury. After a while, her expression suddenly fell. With her strength, she couldn’t do anything.
“Brother Xiao Yan, please help the Ye Family, okay? Just keep the family safe, and I’ll do anything,” she said, her eyes red and her lips tightly pressed together.
Xiao Yan, who had turned to look at her, sighed softly. “Don’t worry. You’ve known him long enough to understand his nature.”
“He agreed to help, and he will,” the Little Healer Immortal said sympathetically, shaking her head and smiling gently.
In the hall, Ye Zhong was shaken by the Black Flame Sect’s cruel tactics. Staring at the chilling coffins, a sense of despair washed over him. Had the once prominent Ye Family fallen to this point under his leadership?
“Hand over Ye City and the Ancient Fire Altar of the Ye Family. The Black Flame Sect doesn’t want to annihilate you. You have five minutes to decide. The lives of all the Ye Family depend on your choice,” the black-robed elder said with a malevolent smile.
Ye Zhong’s face twitched, and his body began to tremble. The Black Flame Sect’s strength was overwhelming, and the Ye Family could no longer compete.
The atmosphere in the hall grew increasingly tense during Ye Zhong’s silence. Five minutes passed in silence…
As the five-minute limit approached, the sinister smiles on the faces of the black-robed elders widened, and powerful energy gathered in their palms.
“Ye Zhong, this is the result of your own actions. Don’t blame us,” they said, their voices filled with menace.
“Ahh…” Just as the killing intent from the two elders grew stronger, a soft sigh came from the door. The two elders, startled, turned around to see the young man leaning against the gate, their eyes turning icy.
“Scram!”
The young man ignored them, walking calmly into the hall, his voice like ripples spreading outward.
“One minute. Leave Ye City with these coffins, or stay here forever…”
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