Xiao Yan cast a faint glance at the stiff Golden and Silver Elders, and with a swift flick of his finger charged with wind, sharp force shot into their heads like lightning. In an instant, everything went black before their eyes, and they crumpled to the ground unconscious. Xiao Yan lifted one in each hand and hurled them out of the square like trash. The dull sound as their bodies hit the ground caused many to wince, and some even silently grieved for the unfortunate old men. Having done this, Xiao Yan clapped his hands and turned to gaze at Mo Tianxing. “Master Mo, has your sect’s junior patriarch been unconscious all this time?”
Hearing this baffling question, everyone was puzzled, but Mo Tianxing’s face changed drastically. He glared at Xiao Yan and shouted, “Did you poison my son?”
Mo Yen’s poisoning had nothing to do with Xiao Yan, but he had heard about it from Little Healer Immortal. He hadn’t paid much attention at the time, but now it seemed to be a valuable bargaining chip. “When we were enemies, he wanted me dead. Is it not normal for me to use some tricks?” Xiao Yan replied calmly, unfazed by Mo Tianxing’s anger.
Mo Tianxing paused, then gritted his teeth. “Give me the antidote, and I’ll pretend this never happened.”
“Fine, but in return, you can’t interfere between the Xiao Sect and the Moya Valley. Otherwise…” Xiao Yan’s voice took on a sinister tone. Threats rather than persuasion worked best on slippery old foxes.
Mo Tianxing clenched his fists, looking hesitant. Han Feng quickly interjected, “Leader Mo, don’t fall for Xiao Yan’s trick! Mo Yen was poisoned… I have some knowledge of detoxification. Allow me to save him.”
“You think too highly of yourself. Alchemists and Poison Masters are different professions. Ordinary poisons can be cured with detoxifying pills, but what’s in young Mo Yen’s body is no ordinary toxin. You must know this best, Leader Mo. Entrusting a non-expert to cure your son might be too risky,” Xiao Yan sneered.
Mo Tianxing, who had been considering Han Feng’s suggestion, hesitated. After a moment, he said in a low tone, “Will you swear that you will completely remove the poison from my son?”
“I swear on the name of the Xiao Sect that after this is over, I will cure your son. Leader Mo, even a Battle Sect doesn’t want unnecessary enmity.” Hearing Mo Tianxing’s wavering decision, Xiao Yan smiled confidently.
After a tight-lipped moment, Mo Tianxing finally nodded. “Fine, I’ll trust you once.”
“Leader Mo, this kid is full of tricks, trying to drive a wedge between us. With your strength, you shouldn’t be swayed by him. If you withdraw, it’ll be hard for you to defend against Xiao Yan and the Gama College later,” Han Feng urged, his face grim with rage.
“I’m not using my son as a gambit,” Mo Tianxing said darkly. Years of effort had gone into raising Mo Yen. He couldn’t let him die to a poison. Moreover, withdrawing now seemed wise. Even if Han Feng managed to ally, he would still struggle against the power of the Xiao Sect and Gama College. Thus, it made sense to step back and watch how things played out.
Han Feng could hardly guess Mo Tianxing’s thoughts, and even if he did, it would do little to soothe his rage. This setback was a significant blow, especially when other forces were already faltering. As a result, the atmosphere in the square became tense, with more than a few people turning their gazes away from Han Feng, and some even drinking alone, ignoring the uneasy vibe.
Elder Eagle Mountain also looked uncomfortable. If Mo Tianxing withdrew, how could they hope to stand against Xiao Yan and company? Their foe boasted three Battle Sect!
Xiao Yan noted the subtle shifts with a cold smile. He glanced at Little Healer Immortal approvingly. Her past trouble with Mo Yen had led to her poisoning him, giving Xiao Yan a key edge today. If Mo Tianxing left, Han Feng would be virtually powerless. Without the support of Eagle Mountain Elder, it would be nearly impossible to turn the tide.
With a wave of his hand, Su Mei, Wu Tie, Yin Gu Laodeng, and other powerful allies spread out in a fan shape, partly encircling the square. The exit was blocked, leaving the Moya Valley trapped. One mistake, and the Moya Valley would cease to exist in the Black-Corner Region.
As the powerful allies deployed, a dark aura spread through the square. Some weak-hearted individuals started to leave. Xiao Yan didn’t stop them. Today, his target was Han Feng and the Moya Valley. Attacking others would only drive them to join Han Feng. No, Xiao Yan was no fool.
As more people left, Han Feng’s face grew darker. Finally, his face twisted, and a vengeful voice echoed, “Xiao Yan, I planned to let you live, but since you’re determined to die, don’t blame me for not showing mercy!”
Xiao Yan frowned. What tricks did this man have?
Seemingly reading Xiao Yan’s thoughts, Han Feng chuckled and called out, “Guardian Xuan, go ahead!”
“Boom! Boom!” Dark mist erupted from the mountain walls around the square. Dozens of figures cloaked in black mist appeared, shocking everyone.
“Men of the Soul Temple? Didn’t think Han Feng had allied with them!” Xiao Yan said grimly.
Su Qian and Little Healer Immortal appeared beside Xiao Yan. “Don’t worry. Only one of them is a Battle Sect; the rest are insignificant.”
Mo Tianxing and Elder Eagle Mountain watched in shock. They hadn’t expected Han Feng to still have such strength, with one of these mysterious black-cloaked figures being a Battle Sect.
“Ha, Xiao Yan, did you really think I’d let information reach you so easily? The intelligence you’ve gathered was just a trap. My goal was to lure you here, and it seems you fell for it.” Han Feng laughed, then turned to Mo Tianxing and Elder Eagle Mountain, “Gentlemen, our cooperation might be more stable now, but we don’t need your help…yet.”
“Guardian Xuan, this is Xiao Yan, whom the Soul Temple is searching for. The item you need may be with him. Even if it isn’t, capturing him and delivering him to the elders, with his two unique flames, will surely please them more than any ordinary soul,” Han Feng shouted to the figure shrouded in the darkest mist.
“Xiao Yan, huh? Venerable Que has mentioned you. Tricky, but I’m well-prepared,” a hoarse voice replied, sending a chill down everyone’s spines.
“Venerable Que?” Hearing the name, Xiao Yan’s eyes turned red with rage. “Your hatred for Venerable Que runs deep. No wonder, given that he captured your master. But don’t worry, soon you’ll see him again.”
The figure in the black mist laughed, then ordered, “All Soul Enforcers, form the Soul-Consuming Array!”
At his command, black mist surged from the figures on the walls, engulfing the valley. The sky darkened, and shadowy souls, eyes glowing red, shrieked and rushed towards the crowd. Onstage, Han Feng’s sinister smile widened.
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