At this moment, as if sensing something, the atmosphere in the square turned deadly silent once again. A myriad of gazes, filled with shock, were fixed on Xiao Yan at the edge of the square. “Could this guy really be that mysterious person who killed Mo Cheng back then?” Jia Xing Tian muttered, his face, which was always full of smiles, finally became solemn. “I don’t know for sure, but during the Alchemist Conference, Xiao Yan did indeed use a white flame. Although it only flashed momentarily, I’m certain that it must have been an anomalous flame,” Fa Ma’s low voice contained an unhidden amazement. Two different anomalous flames coexisting in one body? Goodness, this was too crazy, wasn’t it? “Sigh, he really left some traces after all,” Hai Bo Dong sighed helplessly in his heart, turning his gaze towards Xiao Yan. Now, whether it would come to a fight with the Yun Lai Clan or not would depend on his actions. The dead silence enveloped the square. After a long silence, Xiao Yan suddenly took a step forward. This move immediately made the elders of the Yun Lai Clan tense up, their faint aura beginning to emerge. “Sorry, I have no idea what Elder Ge Ye is talking about.” Slowly raising his head and glancing at the Yun Lai Clan elders, who were ready to strike at any moment, Xiao Yan’s brows furrowed slightly. His taut body relaxed a bit, and he spoke in a calm tone. Frankly, he didn’t want to get into a dispute with the Yun Lai Clan. This formidable power, which had stood tall in the Jia Ma Empire for so many years, was too deep-rooted, even for someone as bold as Xiao Yan to take lightly. Therefore, unless it was absolutely necessary, he didn’t want to completely break off relations. “Hmph, don’t know?” Upon hearing this, Yun Ling’s face revealed a sneer. He sternly shouted, “Xiao Yan, weren’t you the one who disguised yourself as Rock Hawk to participate in the Alchemist Conference and win the championship? I can find no less than ten witnesses to prove this. Do you think you can deny it?” Xiao Yan fell silent. When he participated in the Alchemist Conference to secure the champion title, he had exposed too many of his cards. With Yun Ling being the chief elder of the Yun Lai Clan, his intelligence channels far exceeded Xiao Yan’s expectations. So, if he said he could gather enough evidence, Xiao Yan wasn’t too surprised. Taking Xiao Yan’s silence as tacit admission, Yun Ling’s mouth curled into a smug smile as he continued, “During the Alchemist Conference, you used a kind of powerful white flame, seen by countless people. It can’t be fake, right?” “There are plenty of people in the world who can use white flames. Are they all the murderers of Mo Cheng?” Xiao Yan retorted with a sardonic grin. Yun Ling replied coldly, “Others possessing white flames might not mean anything, but according to Ge Ye’s earlier account, you were the prime suspect. And now, adding to that, you have the same kind of flame as that mysterious person. If all of this is just a coincidence, then it’s too much of a coincidence, isn’t it?” Their sharp words made the two of them the new center of attention in the square, with all eyes focused on Xiao Yan. Many of the Yun Lai Clan disciples’ gazes were mixed with shock and confusion. They found it hard to believe that this young man, not much older than themselves, was the mysterious expert who had easily killed Mo Cheng. “This Xiao Yan, his background is very mysterious,” Gu He mused, stroking his chin and eyeing Xiao Yan. Listening to the two argue and thinking of the blue flame, he was even more enlightened. If Yun Ling’s words were true, then the mysterious person who had reaped the benefits of the situation in the great desert last time…was probably this young man, who seemed to be barely twenty. A Battle Emperor powerhouse under twenty years old? Thinking about this, Gu He felt absurd. When had it become so easy to reach the Battle Emperor rank? Even if he ate top-grade pills every day, it was absolutely impossible to become a Battle Emperor in less than twenty years. Liu Ling also shook his head with a bitter smile. Only now did he realize how vast the gap between him and Xiao Yan was. Every time he thought Xiao Yan was reaching his limit, he would suddenly reveal a corner of the iceberg, making Liu Ling feel like he could catch up, but he was powerless to do so. The confrontational atmosphere in the square lasted for a while. Xiao Yan raised his eyes and glanced at Yun Ling. He seemed to understand that this old man had made up his mind not to let him leave today. Annoyance started to rise in his heart, and he flicked his sleeve, saying coldly, “Elder Yun Ling, I don’t want to waste words with you. If you don’t have solid evidence, please don’t make unfounded accusations. Although the Yun Lai Clan is powerful, such a smear on its reputation wouldn’t be good. Moreover, my feet are my own; whether I stay or go, it’s not your decision.” Finishing his speech, Xiao Yan stepped down the stone steps. “Sorry, before we figure out who killed Mo Cheng, Mr. Xiao Yan, you might have to stay in the Yun Lai Clan for a while.” Yun Ling waved his hand and barked, “Law Enforcement Squad, detain him.” As Yun Ling’s order fell, from among the nearly a thousand Yun Lai Clan disciples in the square, over a dozen white shadows suddenly burst out, rushing towards Xiao Yan. Their bodies surged with energy, and in an instant, they surrounded Xiao Yan. Without any further ado, these cold-faced members of the Yun Lai Clan’s Law Enforcement Squad flipped their hands, and long swords flashed out. The swords swayed, and over a dozen sword shadows enveloped Xiao Yan. The Law Enforcement Squad was selected from the most outstanding disciples by the elders of the sect. In terms of strength, they could be ranked among the upper echelons of the Yun Lai Clan. Additionally, their teamwork was impeccable. Usually, even opponents stronger than them would find it difficult to resist when faced with a dozen of them. The dozen or so squad members who acted to intercept Xiao Yan were clearly Dou Shis, judging by the Dou Qi covering their bodies. “Get lost!” Seeing the continuous wave of sword shadows closing in from all directions, Xiao Yan’s face turned cold. With a cold shout, he suddenly grabbed the handle of the ruler on his shoulder. With a swift swing of his arm, the giant ruler detached from his back. Tiptoeing, his body spun like a top, and a strong gust of wind radiated from his feet. “Ding, ding, ding…” Amidst the whistling wind, clear metallic sounds continuously resounded where the blades met. “Bang…” With a muffled thud, the dozen or so white shadows abruptly retreated from the clash, their feet sliding across the floor for nearly ten meters before stopping. Looking down at their broken swords, the expressions of the law enforcement disciples changed. This guy, who could defeat Nalan Yanran, clearly wasn’t relying on luck. After driving off the dozen law enforcement disciples with one strike, Xiao Yan’s face grew increasingly grim. Turning to Yun Ling, he asked coldly, “What does Elder Yun Ling mean by this?” “Mr. Xiao Yan, until we clear your suspicion, you cannot leave the Yun Lai Clan. So, please listen to me and stay in the Yun Lai Clan for a while. Once our Sect Leader returns, we will thoroughly investigate this matter,” Yun Ling replied calmly. Xiao Yan’s eyes narrowed, and a cold gleam flashed in his eyes. His gaze slowly swept over the crowd, then rested on Yun Ling. Tightening his grip on the ruler, he let out a long breath, and his body gradually relaxed. Sensing Xiao Yan’s relaxation, Yun Ling also breathed a sigh of relief. However, just as he thought Xiao Yan was giving up, the latter suddenly stamped the ground. With a burst of energy, his body turned into a black shadow, darting out of the square. “Stop him!” Yun Ling’s face turned icy as Xiao Yan made his move, and he shouted fiercely. Just as Yun Ling’s order rang out, Ge Ye, standing nearby, was the first to act. Surging with Dou Qi, his foot struck the ground, and his body shot across half the square like an arrow. With a flick of his shriveled hand, several sharp gusts of wind shot out, almost blocking Xiao Yan’s path. Such a quick and forceful move was truly worthy of a Dou Spirit level expert. The sharp gusts cutting through the air behind him made Xiao Yan frown. He suddenly thrust the ruler into the ground, halting his charge. Bending his knees, he leaped high into the air. His shoulders quivered, revealing the Purple Cloud Wings. Without hesitation, he spread his wings and dashed toward the outside of Yun Lai Mountain. “Xiao Yan, stop right there!” Yun Ling roared, seeing Xiao Yan rise into the sky. With a wave of his hand, the three oldest white-robed elders on the stone platform began to tremble and slowly vanished. When they reappeared, they formed a triangle, completely blocking Xiao Yan’s path. Three surges of powerful Dou Qi erupted from their bodies, firmly locking onto Xiao Yan. In the sky, the three white-robed elders slowly flapped their Dou Qi wings. Due to the massive overflow of Dou Qi, the surrounding space seemed to shimmer. “Three Dou Wang level experts…the Yun Lai Clan’s strength is truly terrifying,” Xiao Yan muttered, his face darkening at the sight of the three elders’ Dou Qi wings. “Xiao Yan, if you’re not guilty, why run?” Yun Ling looked up at Xiao Yan coldly and then glanced at the crowd gathered on the huge tree. He said sternly, “Everyone, looking at Xiao Yan’s behavior, he seems to be truly related to Mo Cheng’s death. Until our Sect Leader returns, we cannot let him go. This matter is of utmost importance, please understand.” Yun Ling’s words, tinged with a hint of severity, made Fa Ma and others frown. Glancing at each other, they temporarily chose to wait and see. Seeing no one stepping in, Yun Ling heaved a sigh of relief. He turned his gaze back to Xiao Yan and slowly raised his hand, ready to give the order. “Grand Elder, is there some misunderstanding here? I fought him before, and if he were the one who killed Mo Cheng, he couldn’t have had such a hard fight with me,” Nalan Yanran hesitated but finally spoke up. “Yan Ran, don’t get involved for now. No matter what, we must keep him until the Sect Leader returns. If we wronged him, I, Yun Ling, will apologize personally,” Yun Ling waved his hand, his eyes fixed coldly on Xiao Yan in the sky, and suddenly brought his hand down. “Seize him.” With Yun Ling’s command, the three white-robed elders in front of Xiao Yan suddenly emitted a surge of powerful aura. The overwhelming pressure, like a thunderstorm, enveloped the entire square. A major battle was imminent.
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