Four enormous and majestic auras intertwined like massive dragons, creating a powerful pressure that not only forced Elder Lei and his two companions to take two steps back but also made the surrounding Wind Lightning Pavilion experts pale, their breathing growing heavy. Their eyes were filled with shock. The sudden explosion of these vast auras caused a commotion around them. Everyone was dumbfounded as they stared at the three people standing behind Xiao Yan. Only now did they realize that the trio, who had remained silent and inconspicuously beside Xiao Yan, were actually genuine Dou Zun level experts! With this, adding Xiao Yan himself, the Falling Star Pavilion now had four Dou Zun level experts. Such a lineup far surpassed what the Wind Lightning Pavilion could muster! After taking two steps back, Elder Lei’s body immediately stopped. He gazed at the three figures behind Xiao Yan with a look of shock. Apart from the unfamiliar burly man, he discovered that the beautiful young girl and the old man beside her had both reached the peak of three-star Dou Zun. This level of strength was in no way inferior to his own.
“How is this possible? When did the Falling Star Pavilion accumulate so many Dou Zun level experts?” A storm raged in Elder Lei’s heart. Although becoming a formidable force in the Central Plains usually meant having hidden resources, his Wind Lightning Pavilion had existed for some years and had a history far longer than that of the Falling Star Pavilion. But to suddenly show three Dou Zun level experts… such reserves were too extravagant.
The expressions of the two beast-eyed elders next to Elder Lei also changed slightly. They finally felt a bit uneasy. Four Dou Zun level experts were far more than the peak strengths of their combined tribes.
Under the overwhelming aura, the atmosphere on the mountain top became much more oppressive. The previously triumphant Wind Lightning Pavilion disciples now looked at each other, not daring to make any sudden moves.
“Friend…” The elder clad in a tiger robe opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but seeing Xiao Yan’s cold face, he wisely kept quiet. He turned his head to glance at the increasingly gloomy-faced Elder Lei. The current situation clearly showed that the Wind Lightning Pavilion was at a disadvantage. If they left, it would be somewhat better. But if they engaged in combat and were forcibly ejected, it would be even more embarrassing.
Elder Lei’s face was as dark as water, his gaze fixed on Xiao Yan. After a moment, he gritted his teeth and said, “You insolent brat, I should have killed you back then!”
Xiao Yan smiled faintly, unmoved by this delayed reproach.
“Go!” In Elder Lei’s eyes, Xiao Yan’s smile ignited an endless rage. But he understood the current situation. With the strength of Xiao Yan and his group, they could easily throw him off the mountain. As the saying goes, wise men do not court disaster. The strong warriors of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan had yet to arrive. When they did, they could deal with this little brat.
Suppressing his anger, Elder Lei waved his hand and proceeded down the mountain path with a sullen expression. The numerous Wind Lightning Pavilion disciples behind him packed their tents despondently and followed, like dogs driven from their home.
“Xiao Yan, don’t be too happy. I will reclaim this defeat,” Elder Lei snarled as he passed by Xiao Yan.
“Anytime,” Xiao Yan smiled and replied.
With a sneer, Elder Lei twitched and turned away, leading his group down the mountain.
Seeing the Wind Lightning Pavilion retreat in disarray, the Falling Star Pavilion disciples erupted in cheers. The looks they gave Xiao Yan held even more respect and awe. It was Xiao Yan who led them to this triumph when they were trampled upon. At that moment, the Falling Star Pavilion disciples realized that if they had such a young pavilion master, the Falling Star Pavilion might become even stronger in the future.
Mu Qinglan, who had been tense all along, let out a sigh of relief. She stole a glance at Xiao Yan. This guy showed no fear, even when faced with a powerful expert like Elder Lei. This was completely different from a few years ago.
“Set up the camp first,” Xiao Yan said with a smile.
“Yes!” Xiao Yan’s orders carried significant weight in the hearts of the Falling Star Pavilion disciples. Hearing his words, all the disciples responded in unison and scattered to set up their tents again.
As the camp dispute on the mountain top finally concluded, the figures in the surrounding sky shook their heads, still a bit unsatisfied, and dispersed. The great battle they had anticipated never erupted, which was a bit disappointing.
“Xiao Yan, although we scared the Wind Lightning Pavilion away today, they will not swallow this insult. We must be more careful,” Mu Qinglan reminded softly.
“Agreed,” Xiao Yan nodded. “Our main goal is the Soul Infant Fruit. No matter what, we must obtain it. If the Wind Lightning Pavilion truly intervenes, we cannot be blamed for our ruthlessness…”
Seeing the subtle chill on the young man’s face, Mu Qinglan also nodded slowly. “I’m not worried about the Wind Lightning Pavilion. After all, this is the Beast Domain, and the Wind Lightning Pavilion is on good terms with the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan. If they act, it will be…”
“Defend against invaders. Even without this, if the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan sees us as a threat, they will still move.”
Xiao Yan smiled casually, walking to the edge of the mountaintop and looking toward the center of the mountain range with narrowed eyes.
“That direction is where the ancient ruins have appeared,” Xiao Yan nodded, sensing the twisted space there. Clearly, the owner of the ancient ruins had set up a strong barrier.
“Inside the ancient ruins, danger abounds. Powerful ancient corpses guard it, along with strange and bizarre mechanisms. Even Dou Zun level experts dare not take it lightly.”
Behind Xiao Yan, the elder Huyan said respectfully, “The ancient ruins are sealed within a spatial seal. Over time, fissures in the space will appear, and during this period, many powerful individuals will enter. But most will eventually flee in disgrace.”
“Oh?” Xiao Yan raised an eyebrow. Despite the passage of time, these ancient ruins were still formidable.
“However, no Dou Zun level experts have entered before. This spatial seal has a limiting effect. If a Dou Zun forcefully enters, it will trigger a fierce counterattack. A Dou Sheng level expert’s seal, even after countless years, remains daunting for ordinary Dou Zun level experts.”
“Dou Zun level experts can’t enter?” Xiao Yan frowned. Did that mean he couldn’t either?
“Ha, Young Pavilion Master, don’t worry. The seal here is already quite thin. In a few days, it will dissipate. Then, without the seal’s protection, Dou Zun level experts can safely enter. There are already many Dou Zun level experts waiting for that moment.”
Hearing this, Xiao Yan breathed a sigh of relief. Scanning the lush mountains around him, he sensed several extremely subtle auras. His eyes flashed with surprise. It was fitting of an ancient ruin to attract so many Dou Zun level experts. This meant that the impending relic dispute would be another bloody battle.
“Have you seen anyone from the Hall of Souls?” Xiao Yan asked, a thought striking him.
Huyan frowned, pondering. “We haven’t seen them, but those guys are always unpredictable. Even if they came, we might not detect them. However, given the widespread rumors, the Hall of Souls should also be involved, though we don’t know how many experts they’ve sent.”
Xiao Yan nodded, a cold glint in his eye.
“In the Bone Mountains, it’s not just the Hall of Souls we should worry about. The Nine Reincarnations Earthly Fiend Serpents, being the local overlords, are the most troublesome. They are numerous and powerful. Even the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan avoids conflict with them. But it’s strange; these mountains are part of their territory. Normally, they would have closed off the area, but they allowed the news to spread.”
“Nine Reincarnations Earthly Fiend Serpents…” Xiao Yan murmured, nodding. They were one of the three major tribes in the Magical Beast Realm and not to be underestimated.
“Ha, the Nine Reincarnations Earthly Fiend Serpents are too preoccupied right now to pay attention to the ancient ruins,” Huyan laughed, shaking his head.
“Preoccupied? What happened?”
“I’m not entirely sure, but according to some intelligence, several of their powerful members have mysteriously disappeared, including a Dou Zun level expert. They are desperately searching for the culprit. Unbelievably, it seems only one person attacked the Nine Reincarnations Earthly Fiend Serpents…”
Hearing this, Meng Yan and Mu Qinglan were shocked. Who was so audacious to dare attack the Nine Reincarnations Earthly Fiend Serpents?
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