Boom! A massive emerald green energy palm suddenly appeared in the sky, followed by a terrifying whistling sound. It struck the mountain with the force of a cannonball, causing the entire peak to tremble violently. Spiderweb-like cracks spread across the mountainside, quickly covering its surface. In mid-air, Xiao Yan’s face was slightly pale as he watched the mountain teeter on the brink of collapse under the energy palm. His black eyes betrayed his overwhelming joy. After countless practices, he had finally begun to grasp that rhythmic feeling and truly unleashed the Mountain-Splitting Palm. Although this Mountain-Splitting Palm was still somewhat crude, Xiao Yan believed that given enough time, he would master it completely. At that point, its power would be even more horrifying than it was now. As the saying goes, the beginning is always the hardest. Now, Xiao Yan had a good start, and all he needed was time… Breathing heavily, Xiao Yan stirred his emerald green fire wings and slowly landed on the devastated mountain. After over a month of cultivation, he had made some progress with the Mountain-Splitting Palm, but perfecting it would require more time and practical experience. “No wonder it’s an advanced earth-class battle technique. Even just a rough application has such tremendous power, comparable to the Flame Splitting Wave Scale. In future battles, I’ll have another trump card,” Xiao Yan said softly as the emerald green fire wings on his back dissipated. Just as he was about to recover his depleted dou qi, a bird’s chirp suddenly rang out from the sky. Xiao Yan looked up in slight confusion, and his expression changed. He stretched out his hand, and a powerful suction force surged out, pulling down the messenger bird circling overhead. Retrieving a small bamboo tube from the bird’s leg, he unrolled the message inside. After a quick read, his expression darkened. After a moment of contemplation, he flicked his finger, and the paper ignited, turning into ashes and falling to the ground. “Cai Lin!” Xiao Yan turned and shouted toward the dense forest. There was no response for a long time, and so he tried again, “Medusa, something’s happened, let’s go!” Moments later, a seven-colored light darted out from somewhere in the forest. Before long, Queen Medusa, her face cold, appeared before Xiao Yan. “There’s something I need to do in the Black-Corner Region. Let’s go.” Ignoring Medusa’s frigid expression, Xiao Yan continued. “Don’t think I’ll become your free bodyguard,” Medusa said coldly, her brows furrowed. “If I die, no one will be able to refine the Soul Recovery Pill for you,” Xiao Yan replied with a nonchalant smile. With a shake of his back, magnificent emerald green fire wings burst forth. Vibrating these wings, Xiao Yan rose into the air, riding the fierce wind. Turning once, he dashed off in the direction of the Black-Corner Region. From the letter, he knew that Xiao Li was in trouble, but he didn’t intend to seek help from the inner courtyard. With his current strength, no one in the Black-Corner Region could stop him. Moreover, he now had the cooperation of Medusa, a real Battle Sect, who might even be stronger than Su Qian. Combined with Xiao Yan, they could easily sweep through the Black-Corner Region. The so-called Gold and Silver Elders, although able to fend off Su Qian, would not fare as well against Medusa, as she was no ordinary Battle Sect. Watching Xiao Yan fly away, Medusa clenched her slender hands. After a moment’s hesitation, she bit her silver teeth in anger and lightly tapped the air. Her form transformed into a streak of light, rapidly catching up with the silhouette ahead. … Maple City. All attention was focused on the grand estate in the city center, where the ruler of the city would be decided today. Frankly, most people in the city didn’t really care who became the ruler, knowing that no matter who it was, they would remain at the bottom. So, they were more interested in seeing the various forces fight it out, causing blood to flow like rivers. In the Black-Corner Region, opportunists and those who delight in others’ misfortunes were aplenty. About half an hour ago, three large groups had marched into Maple City, heading straight for the former residence of the Medicine Emperor Han Feng—now the base of Maple Gate. Everyone in the city knew these three powerful forces, their reputations spreading far and wide in the Black-Corner Region: the Dark Sky Sect, the Kṣitigarbha Sect, and the Fierce Lion Gang. The leaders of these forces were all among the top ten in the ‘Black List’, each as formidable as Fan Lao, who had fallen to Xiao Yan’s hands. These three forces reigned over the Black-Corner Region, acting tyrannically. Even when Han Feng invited them to join his Black Alliance, they turned a deaf ear. This action, although making Han Feng angry, was also due to their strength, which he dared not defy. In their heyday, the Black Alliance was impressive, yet these three forces chose to remain aloof, showing that they had their own strength. Their leaders weren’t fools and wouldn’t provoke those they couldn’t afford to offend. Although Han Feng made them wary, he was far from being their master. Now, with these three forces entering Maple City, many felt pity for the so-called Maple Gate. Despite its status as a semi-premium force, it couldn’t compare to the strength of these three. If the leader of Maple Gate was wise, handing over the city’s control would be the best choice. Inside the grand estate, in a spacious meeting hall, the atmosphere was tense, charged with the smell of gunpowder, ready to explode at any moment. In the hall, there were four parties. The innermost was, of course, the current rulers of Maple City, the Maple Gate. The other three, presumably, were the Dark Sky Sect, the Kṣitigarbha Sect, and the Fierce Lion Gang. “You’re the leader of the Maple Gate, right? Don’t waste our time. You have an hour to give a clear answer, or we’ll wipe this place out,” a burly, middle-aged man with a bare chest and the tattoo of a roaring lion said, eyeing Xiao Li with a cruel smile. “Hehe, Gang Lord Yan is as straightforward as ever. I agree with him, too,” chimed a sexy woman next to him, her revealing attire adorned with a deadly black poppy. On the other side, an old man with a sinister expression cackled, his bony fingers tapping the table. “I haven’t had a fight in a while. I wonder if I’m still as cruel as before.” Behind the three, almost a hundred men stood haphazardly, their brutal, bloodthirsty auras palpable. Xiao Li, his eyes cold, faced the trio. Behind him, more than a hundred black-clothed men, equally ruthless, gathered. The opposing forces, seeing the menacing aura, did not immediately attack. “Gentlemen, I know that in the Black-Corner Region, might makes right. Your strength is great, and you want to take over Maple City. That’s understandable. Handing over the city is fine, but which one of you should I hand it to?” Xiao Li toyed with a teacup on the table, his voice calm. Xiao Li’s words caused a subtle shift in the atmosphere. After a moment, the well-endowed woman smiled, “Clever, but your attempt to sow discord won’t work. Who takes the city is none of your concern. Just leave Maple City with your people.” Xiao Li’s grip on the cup tightened. Disappointed, he sighed. Indeed, these old hands were not to be fooled. “Leaving Maple City is fine, but I’m not the head of the Maple Gate. If you want us to leave, wait until our true leader returns,” Xiao Li’s stern face showed a hint of ruthlessness, buying time for Xiao Yan. “Stop jabbering! I’m not negotiating. Get out of this city now!” The burly man, hearing Xiao Li, glared, slamming the table into pieces with a growl. Instantly, Xiao Li’s face darkened, and the black-clothed men behind him drew their weapons, the tension in the room thickening. Just as the situation was about to implode, a mocking laugh echoed, and a black shadow ghosted into the center of the hall…
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