The entire square fell into a sudden silence as the mysterious black-robed figure made his appearance. Although many of the ordinary Yunlan Sect disciples did not know the true strength of this figure, the extremely grave expressions on the elders’ faces revealed that this mysterious black-robed figure must be terrifyingly powerful.
“Who are you?!” Yun Lan stared intently at the black-robed figure in the sky. The overwhelming aura emanating from the figure caused Yun Lan’s fingertips to tremble, and he asked in a sharp yet fearful voice.
“You may call me Ling Ying,” the black-robed figure lowered his head slightly, revealing an aged face, and smiled.
“You are not from the Jia Ma Empire?!” Yun Lan carefully scanned the black-robed figure who called himself Ling Ying and then suddenly exclaimed in surprise.
“Naturally, I am not from the Jia Ma Empire, but who has set the rule that only those from the Jia Ma Empire can enter this country?” The black-robed figure chuckled.
With a frown, Yun Lan took a deep breath to suppress his panic and bowed respectfully towards Ling Ying in the sky, saying, “Sir, the Jia Ma Empire has never barred anyone from entering. However, what happens today is an internal matter of our Yunlan Sect. I hope you will not interfere. Afterward, we will treat you as an honored guest. Although our Yunlan Sect has not ventured beyond the empire for a long time, we have always welcomed the strong from the mainland.”
“Haha, you speak well.” Ling Ying smiled and shook his head, glancing at Xiao Yan, who was with Hai Bo Dong, and sighed, “But alas, I am bound by orders. This young man, Xiao Yan, I must take him away unharmed today.”
Upon hearing this, Yun Lan’s face darkened, his lips twitching, and a vicious look flashed across his eyes.
“Sir, although I do not know who you are, offending our Yunlan Sect is not a wise move,” Yun Lan said in a low voice.
“Haha, is the Yunlan Sect so great? Though it holds some weight in the Jia Ma Empire, on the Dou Qi Continent, it is merely a second-rate force. What right do you have to speak to me like this? It seems the Yunlan Sect has raised a bunch of frogs in a well. Haha, the hard-earned reputation of Yun Po Tian might be ruined by you lot,” Ling Ying laughed, his ridicule making Yun Lan’s face turn pale. Yet, due to Ling Ying’s overwhelming strength and unclear background, Yun Lan dared not act rashly.
“So, a strong figure from the continent…” Jia Xing Tian squinted his eyes at Ling Ying in the sky and whispered, “Although the royal family has sent many people out over the years, I do not recall ever meeting someone named Ling Ying. He must be a hermit. But… how did Xiao Yan get connected to such a strong figure? With his current strength, he is not qualified to meet such a person.”
Fa Ma shook his head with a bitter smile. The situation was becoming increasingly chaotic, and Xiao Yan’s background was getting more mysterious.
“From the looks of it, Xiao Yan now has two Battle Emperor-level experts, Hai Bo Dong and Ling Ying, backing him. If we add the mysterious Magical Beast, this lineup seems to make it impossible for the Yunlan Sect to keep Xiao Yan before Yun Yun returns,” Jia Xing Tian slowly stroked his short beard and said.
“At this point, Yun Lan should carefully consider the gains and losses. To offend Xiao Yan, who has such a lineup, for the sake of Mo Cheng, is simply not worth it,” Fa Ma murmured.
“Now, it all depends on Yun Lan’s decision. If he can let go of the humiliation Xiao Yan inflicted and let them leave peacefully, it would be fine. But if he insists on keeping them, a battle is inevitable!” Jia Xing Tian nodded and looked at Yun Lan, who was clenching his fists, and mumbled, “I hope he does not act recklessly.”
In the square, everyone looked up at the sky. Nalan Yanran bit her lip, her feelings as complex as a mixed spice bottle. She never imagined that two Battle Emperor-level experts would be involved, and both were protecting Xiao Yan.
A bitter smile appeared on Nalan Yanran’s lips. The once-useless member of the Xiao family had almost turned the Yunlan Sect upside down. All of this was because of her past actions, perhaps, which truly triggered the transformation of the once-useless Xiao Family heir.
“If… if not for…” Nalan Yanran murmured, then suddenly woke up, her hands clenching tightly. A hint of regret rose in her heart, making her scared. She placed her hand over her chest and took deep, cold breaths.
Compared to Nalan Yanran’s bitterness, Nalan Jie also sighed in dejection. As more and more strong figures appeared for Xiao Yan, he gradually felt the terrifying power behind the 17-year-old. Originally, this youth, who might become the strongest in the Jia Ma Empire, could have brought the Nalan Family to unprecedented heights. However, Nalan Yanran’s impulsive actions shattered this hope.
At this moment, Nalan Jie finally understood true regret. In addition to regret, there was also shame. If he had spoken up for Xiao Yan when Yun Lan attacked, things might have been different. Moreover, knowing that Xiao Yan was the one who saved his life, he still did not step forward, partly because he did not want to see Xiao Yan, who might bear some hostility towards the Nalan Family, leave smoothly.
Thinking of this, Nalan Jie’s forehead was drenched in cold sweat, and his limbs turned ice-cold. Such behavior was no different from being ungrateful. Despite his earlier promise, Nalan Jie was filled with shame.
Nalan Jie’s inner shame did not catch Xiao Yan’s attention, whose gaze was fixed on Ling Ying.
Hai Bo Dong, looking at Ling Ying, frowned and then exhaled, “It’s him!”
“Who? Do you know him, Old Hai?” Xiao Yan, surprised, quickly asked. This sudden Battle Emperor-level helper left him baffled.
“When you were in the Imperial City, didn’t you feel someone spying on us? I also sensed the same. But it was too vague, and I couldn’t confirm it. Now, after seeing him, I’m certain; his aura is the same as the one who spied on us,” Hai Bo Dong said gravely.
Xiao Yan frowned and whispered, “Why would he spy on us?”
“How would I know?” Hai Bo Dong shrugged and glanced at Xiao Yan, “From his movements, it’s clear he’s after you. You should ask yourself, when did you befriend such a strong figure?”
“I’m as confused as you are. I can assure you, I’ve never met him before. As for why he’s helping me, I really don’t know,” Xiao Yan said bitterly.
“Huh, that’s strange. Are there people in this world who help others for no reason?” Hai Bo Dong raised an eyebrow and said with a half-smile.
“Enough, let’s not worry about his identity. The energy shield is broken, let’s go,” Xiao Yan shook his head, pretending not to hear the sarcasm in Hai Bo Dong’s words, and urged.
Hai Bo Dong nodded, and the two started to retreat slowly, facing Yun Lan.
As they moved, Yun Lan noticed and turned, his gaze coldly fixated on Xiao Yan. The intense pain in his head made a sinister look flash across his face. His hand trembled, and a surge of red filled his eyes. He shouted, “Xiao Yan, where do you think you’re going? If I cannot detain you today, how can I assist the sect master in managing the sect?”
“Go,” Xiao Yan ignored Yun Lan’s menacing shout, his face unchanged, and continued to retreat.
“Bastard, stop!” Yun Lan’s face turned red with rage, and he wildly waved his hands. The clouds around him surged, forming a giant cloud bow. He pulled the string, and a cloud arrow, several meters long, formed.
“Die!” Gazing hatefully at Xiao Yan, Yun Lan’s forehead was drenched in sweat. Summing up the cloud bow and arrow was a huge drain, and even with his Dou Wang-level strength, he struggled slightly.
“Go!” Yun Lan shouted, and the cloud arrow shot out, piercing through the air, heading straight for Xiao Yan.
“Be careful!” Since they were facing Yun Lan, Hai Bo Dong was the first to notice and shouted, pulling Xiao Yan behind him. His hands moved swiftly, and icy energy surged.
“Take Xiao Yan and go, I’ll hold him off!” Just as Hai Bo Dong was about to resist the arrow, a black figure appeared in front of him, smiling and turning back.
A little stunned, Hai Bo Dong eyed Ling Ying suspiciously but said nothing, pulling Xiao Yan and retreating cautiously. Despite his caution, he also kept a wary eye on Ling Ying, not trusting him so easily.
Seeing Hai Bo Dong retreat, Ling Ying turned around, looking at the terrifying cloud arrow streaking through the sky. He waved his sleeve, and a vast black shadow erupted from behind him, nearly covering the entire sky. Such a massive display frightened the Yunlan Sect disciples below, their faces turning pale.
Suspended in the center of the black shadow, the black-robed elder looked like a descending demon, laughing wildly, his laughter filled with unmasked arrogance.
“Haha, let’s see who dares to harm a single hair on the person my lady wants to protect?!”
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