The sudden burst of laughter directly shattered the tense atmosphere in the courtyard, and everyone was astounded. In the Gama Empire, who dared to insult Yun Shan like this? Yun Fan’s face gradually turned cold, as he slowly raised his head, along with the others, and directed their gaze towards the sky. However, when their gazes fell upon the dozen or so large flying beasts circling in the sky, everyone’s expressions changed slightly. Who were these uninvited guests? Mu Tie also looked at the flying magic beasts in the sky with suspicion. Unable to figure out the situation, he hastily waved his hand, and the large group behind him rushed forward, surrounding him, and gazed warily at the uninvited guests in the sky. “It seems you are not from the Gama Empire, right?” Yun Fan gazed at the dozen or so magic beasts in the sky with a sullen expression and said coldly, “This is Cloud Mist Sect’s business. I advise you not to meddle in it.”
“Hehe, it’s indeed the Cloud Mist Sect,” a faint laugh came from the back of the Tiger Eagle Beast hovering in the sky after Yun Fan’s voice faded. Then, figures flashed, and more than a dozen people jumped down from the beast’s back, landing steadily in the courtyard.
As these figures landed, the aura that covered the city lord’s mansion instantly receded like a tide, being completely suppressed back into Yun Fan’s body within moments, not even spilling out a bit. His aura was suppressed to such a degree that Yun Fan’s face became extremely ugly in an instant. From this, it was evident that the other party’s strength far exceeded his own.
With Yun Fan’s aura suppressed, many people in the courtyard sensed it. They glanced at each other, and their vigilance grew even more. As the saying goes, where there is trouble, there is usually no good intention. Today’s matter did not seem to be easily resolved. Mu Tie quietly ordered the surrounding troops not to make any rash moves, but his gaze carefully swept over the more than a dozen figures that had jumped down from the magic beasts.
The first thing that caught his eye was the black-robed young man standing at the forefront. Staring at the young face, Mu Tie felt a vague sense of familiarity, though he couldn’t recall when he had encountered such a powerful person. As he pondered, his gaze quickly swept over the others. After a moment, a wave of shock surged through his mind. He realized that the strength of each of the dozen figures was beyond his comprehension. The only reason for this was that their strength was far greater than his!
His throat moved, and Mu Tie felt a dryness in his mouth. Were there more than a dozen Dou Wangs or even stronger experts here? Such a terrifying lineup… Who were these guys, and where did they come from? Why had there been no news of them before? Even for some nearby empires, it would be quite difficult to gather so many powerful individuals in a short time.
Mu Tie’s expression was grim, and Yun Fan’s face was no better. He realized that even the weakest among these people had strength comparable to his, and the others, such as the black-robed young man at the front and the enchanting yet cold and alluring beauty in red behind him, filled him with fear from the bottom of his heart.
The entire front courtyard fell into an unusual silence due to these uninvited guests. Even Yun Fan and the Cloud Mist Sect members on the walls dared not make any movements.
“Who exactly are you? I am Yun Fan, an elder of the Cloud Mist Sect. Our sect leader is Yun Shan. Have you heard of him?” After a while, Yun Fan managed to suppress his shock and bowed slightly to the black-robed young man at the front. His tone was much more polite and cautious than before, and he mentioned Yun Shan’s name, hoping to instill some fear in these strangers.
“Yun Shan? I’ve heard of him… I have quite a bit of history with him too,” the black-robed young man smiled, his lips curling with a trace of mockery.
Hearing this, Yun Fan immediately breathed a sigh of relief. If the other party had heard of Yun Shan, then they surely knew that he was a super-strong Battle Sect-level expert!
Seeing Yun Fan’s relieved expression, the black-robed young man’s smile widened. He took a few steps forward, and as he did, both Mu Tie and Yun Fan stepped back cautiously, watching him warily.
Turning his head slightly, he directed his gaze towards Mu Tie, who was under the strict protection of his subordinates. When Mu Tie noticed the other’s gaze, his scalp tingled, and the arm holding the great axe trembled. He could sense that if this mysterious black-robed young man attacked, he would have no chance of survival.
“Hehe, Elder Mu Tie, there’s no need to be nervous. I always remember your kindness from that day,” the black-robed young man chuckled, surprising both sides in the courtyard.
Mu Tie was also taken aback by the black-robed young man’s words. His gaze then lingered on the somewhat familiar face. Suddenly, his eyes fell on the large black ruler on the black-robed young man’s back. A flash of thought raced through his mind, and the memory hidden for three years was finally pulled out.
“Could… Could you be Xiao Yan?!” Shock mixed with disbelief resonated from Mu Tie’s mouth. The stunned faces of the people in the front courtyard froze again.
Xiao Yan? A name long forgotten in the past three years, until now, when Mu Tie mentioned it, the events and people of three years ago resurfaced in the minds of some present.
Staring at the black-robed young man carrying the large black ruler, those present saw the matured face and it slowly merged with the younger, more innocent one from three years ago…
“Xiao Yan? How could this be? How are you still alive?”
Yun Fan was also frozen in shock by the name that suddenly popped out of Mu Tie’s mouth. After a moment, he let out a shrill, incredulous cry, like a cat whose tail had been stepped on. The Cloud Mist Sect disciples on the wall were also shocked. Now, they understood the meaning behind Xiao Yan’s earlier words. There was indeed a significant connection between them, but it was a deadly one!
Looking at the various expressions of the people in the courtyard, Xiao Yan shook his head with a smile. He said to Mu Tie, “Old Dog Yun Shan is still alive. Why should I die?”
Yun Fan’s face twitched, and his eyes still held disbelief. The person who had caused chaos in the Cloud Mist Sect three years ago was still alive and had grown to a strength far exceeding his own. Thinking about this, Yun Fan’s heart pounded uncontrollably. It dawned on him why Yun Shan, the sect leader, had mobilized the entire sect to chase after this then-teenager… This guy’s growth potential was truly terrifying!
“Kill him!” Yun Fan’s eyelid twitched, and he barked fiercely. This guy must not be left alive!
Following Yun Fan’s roar, the dozen or so Cloud Mist Sect disciples on the wall also shouted. However, as their battle qi surged, sharp whistling sounds echoed, and the next moment, swords pierced through their chests, their eyes dimming swiftly. In the last moments of their lives, they turned their heads and saw a row of emotionless, bloodthirsty faces.
*Plop! Plop!*
The sound of corpses falling from the wall and hitting the floor made Mu Tie’s face twitch. His gaze swept over the dozens of black figures that had appeared on the wall. He was horrified; he could sense that all these black-clothed figures were at the peak of the Dou Spirit realm. Looking at their ruthless, one-hit-kill techniques, Mu Tie wondered if these dozen or so people attacked him, he would have a 50% chance of dying. These people were the most outstanding assassins!
“Are all these people his subordinates? And there are even those strong ones who haven’t acted yet…”
Swallowing his saliva, Mu Tie looked at the smiling black-robed young man with horror. He found it hard to believe that in just three short years, this man who had been chased like a stray dog by the Cloud Mist Sect had built such a formidable force!
Seeing the elites he had brought from the sect cut down so easily, Yun Fan’s heart skipped a beat. His gaze swept over the smiling young man, and a sense of unease rose in his heart. Today…
“Knife and Axe Division, attack!” Suddenly, a fierce shout came from Meng Li behind Yun Fan. At this moment, Meng Li’s face was twisted with a hideous expression as he stared at Xiao Yan. He never expected this almost-sure victory to be ruined by this guy. If so, then let’s kill them all.
“Damn it, you dare to move the army on your own?!” Hearing Meng Li’s roar, Mu Tie roared in anger.
Meng Li let out an evil laugh. Hearing the synchronized footsteps gradually coming from outside, his gaze became even more sinister.
Casting a glance at Meng Li, Xiao Yan remembered. When he had fled the Gama Empire, it was this man who had blocked him. Lifting his head, Xiao Yan waved at the dozen giant flying beasts in the sky.
“Hehe, Master Xiao, leave these small fries to us. You needn’t worry,” a laugh came from the sky as Xiaotian swung his hand, and several black figures swooped down. The mighty battle qi erupted outside the city lord’s mansion with the clashing of blades and cries of pain.
Hearing the continuous sounds of slaughter from outside, but not a single soldier charging in, Meng Li’s smile gradually stiffened. He had ambushed thousands of troops outside, but now…
The scent of blood slowly seeped in, and the faces of Yun Fan and Meng Li turned pale and fearful.
Glancing at the two, Xiao Yan walked forward slowly. His soft voice sent chills down their spines.
“For what the Cloud Mist Sect did to my Xiao family, I will repay a hundredfold. Let’s start with you two today… Rest assured, old dog Yun Shan will join you soon.”
Watching the black-robed young man walk away, Mu Tie’s spirit seemed to drift. The words left by the desperately fleeing youth three years ago abruptly echoed in his ears.
“Please tell Yun Shan, within two to five years, I, Xiao Yan, will return!”
“This guy… really… did it.”
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