“Following closely behind that young man should be the young princess of the Qingling Clan, right? Back then, you boldly claimed you’d marry that woman and ended up suffering quite a few setbacks!”
Just as Xiao Yufan and his companions appeared at the ancient city, several pairs of eyes had already locked onto them.
At an open area within the ancient city, a few young men stood with their hands behind their backs. One of them spoke.
“Don’t bring up such embarrassing stuff anymore, Zheng Yan! You just love badmouthing me, don’t you…”
Another person’s mouth twitched violently as he shot a glare at the speaker. This guy couldn’t feel satisfied unless he took a jab at me every day, could he? He even brought up something that happened years ago!
“Just stating facts. Where’s the badmouthing in that?”
Letting out a light chuckle, the one called Zheng Yan smiled slightly, though his eyes never left Xiao Yufan and his group.
“Don’t think that just because you’ve reached the peak of the Late Heaven Stage, I won’t beat you up. Want to step outside and settle this?”
Though seemingly angry, the two actually had a great relationship, and their words carried no tension at all. However, those present couldn’t help but be startled when they heard that Zheng Yan had entered the Late Heaven Stage’s peak.
“You stepping outside won’t change anything. I still hate fighting weaklings!”
Zheng Yan yawned and leaned back, looking extremely comfortable. The ancient city was getting more and more lively, yet also increasingly chaotic.
“You’re making me so mad! I challenge you!”
“No time!”
“Pfft, go die!”
“You should learn from your older brother. Stay calm when things happen. If you can’t handle even a little provocation, how can you ever stand alone in the future?”
“If my older brother were here, you wouldn’t even dare to let out a fart. Just because you’re a year older than me, you act like some ancient monster who’s lived for thousands of years and now dares to lecture me…”
This hit a nerve. Ning Mo curled his lip, clearly ready to fight if the other dared to lecture him again.
“Alright, alright. I don’t want to bicker with you anymore. It’s boring. Let’s talk about serious matters.”
At the mention of Ning Mo’s older brother, Zheng Yan immediately became much more subdued. Being at the peak of the Late Heaven Stage meant he was among the top experts in the entire ancient city, but it didn’t necessarily mean he was the strongest in this mysterious place.
“Speak then, or just let it out!”
Seizing the opportunity, Ning Mo naturally wanted to deflate the other’s ego a bit. However, seeing Zheng Yan’s serious expression, he also reined in his smile somewhat.
“News came from the north: the inheritance of the Yin-Yang Sect has appeared!” Zheng Yan paused here, his eyes flashing with a cold glint before he continued, “Unfortunately, the inheritance of the Yin-Yang Sect was obtained by people from the Xueling Clan!”
“Are the Xueling Clan even worthy of obtaining an inheritance from the ancient martial arts era? Looks like we’ve underestimated them!” Ning Mo frowned but sneered.
“As soon as they entered this mysterious place, they avoided all the spies from other factions and headed north. It seems they must have received some prior information. The Yin-Yang Sect wasn’t exactly a righteous sect in the last martial arts era; they were more like those strange, otherworldly beings!”
Zheng Yan spoke with clear disdain for the Xueling Clan.
“They must have been well-prepared. Even though the elders of the Xueling Clan couldn’t come here due to the restrictions of this mysterious place and the mutual restraints among the peak experts, it doesn’t mean they wouldn’t try to secure benefits for the younger generation of their clan.”
Though he felt extremely resentful, Ning Mo couldn’t help but feel a twinge of envy. This was the inheritance of the Yin-Yang Sect after all. It was said that even in the previous martial arts era, the Yin-Yang Sect was an extraordinary existence. To say that the Yin-Yang Sect’s inheritance was among the most coveted treasures in this mysterious place was no exaggeration.
“Do you also know who among the Xueling Clan obtained the most important inheritance…” As soon as Ning Mo finished speaking, he seemed to have thought of something and quickly asked again.
“It should be that guy. With his skills and strength, obtaining this inheritance wouldn’t be difficult!”
“You mean Yu Ya obtained the inheritance? Then who can possibly stop him now!”
“Following that young man, it must be the little princess of the Qingling Clan. Back then, you boasted about marrying her and ended up suffering quite a bit!”
As Xiao Yufan and his group appeared in the ancient city, several pairs of eyes had already locked onto them.
In an open area within the ancient city, a few young men stood with their hands behind their backs. One of them spoke up.
“Such an embarrassing story, let’s not bring it up again, Yan Zheng. You always seem to enjoy tarnishing my reputation…”
The corner of another man’s mouth twitched fiercely as he glared at the speaker. This guy seemed to feel uncomfortable if he didn’t mock him at least once a day. It was something that happened years ago, yet he still brought it up.
“It’s just the truth, how is that tarnishing your reputation?”
With a light laugh, the man named Yan Zheng smiled, though his gaze never left Xiao Yufan and his companions…
“Don’t think just because you’ve reached the peak of the Postnatal Realm that I won’t dare to beat you up. How about we step outside and settle this?”
Though seemingly annoyed, the relationship between the two was actually quite good. There was no tension in their words, but upon hearing that Yan Zheng had reached the peak of the Postnatal Realm, some of the onlookers couldn’t help but twitch.
“Even if we step outside, you still wouldn’t stand a chance. I don’t enjoy bullying the weak.”
Yawning, Yan Zheng leaned back, looking extremely relaxed. The ancient city was becoming more and more lively, but it was also growing increasingly chaotic.
“You’re driving me crazy, I challenge you…”
“Not interested.”
“Damn it, go to hell!”
“You should learn from your elder brother, stay calm in the face of adversity. If you can’t handle a little provocation, how will you ever stand on your own in the future…”
“If my elder brother were here, you wouldn’t dare to even fart. You’re just one year older than me, yet you act like some thousand-year-old monster, always lecturing me…”
Hitting a sore spot, Ning Mo pursed his lips tightly, clearly ready to throw a punch if Yan Zheng dared to lecture him again.
“Stop, I don’t want to keep bickering with you. It’s pointless. Let’s talk about something serious.”
As soon as Ning Mo mentioned his elder brother, Yan Zheng visibly calmed down. Reaching the peak of the Postnatal Realm placed him among the top experts in the ancient city, but it didn’t mean he was the strongest in this mysterious land.
“Speak up, or shut up!”
Finally seizing an opportunity, Ning Mo was determined to humble Yan Zheng a bit. However, seeing the serious expression on Yan Zheng’s face, he also toned down his own smile.
“News from the north—the legacy of the Yin-Yang Sect has appeared!” At this point, Yan Zheng paused, a cold glint flashing in his eyes before he continued, “Unfortunately, the legacy of the Yin-Yang Sect has been obtained by the Blood Spirit Clan.”
“The Blood Spirit Clan? They’re worthy of inheriting something from the ancient martial era? It seems we’ve underestimated them.” Ning Mo frowned but let out a cold laugh.
“As soon as they entered the mysterious land, they avoided all the major factions and headed north. They must have received some prior information. The Yin-Yang Sect wasn’t exactly a righteous sect in the ancient martial era, more like those half-human, half-ghost entities.”
Yan Zheng spoke with clear disdain for the Blood Spirit Clan.
“They must have been prepared. Even if the elders of the Blood Spirit Clan are restricted by the prohibitions of this mysterious land and the mutual constraints among the top experts, it doesn’t mean they wouldn’t seek benefits for their younger generation.”
Despite his frustration, Ning Mo couldn’t help but feel a bit envious of the Blood Spirit Clan. The legacy of the Yin-Yang Sect was said to be one of the most coveted inheritances in the entire mysterious land, and that was no exaggeration.
“Do you know who among the Blood Spirit Clan obtained the most crucial part of the legacy?” Ning Mo asked, as if suddenly remembering something.
“It must be that guy. With his skills and strength, obtaining the legacy wouldn’t be difficult.”
“You mean Yu Ya? If he’s the one, who can stop him now?”
Ning Mo’s body trembled slightly, his voice filled with unwillingness. Even he, with his strength, feared Yu Ya, which spoke volumes about how formidable that man must be.
“Rumor has it that before he even entered this mysterious land, he had already reached the half-step Spirit Awakening Realm. And that’s just a conservative estimate.”
Though Yan Zheng didn’t want to admit it, Yu Ya’s talent far surpassed theirs. The facts were undeniable, and his strength was undeniable. Neither of them had the ability to challenge him.
“Even if my elder brother faced him, the odds wouldn’t be in his favor. And now that he’s obtained the legacy of the Yin-Yang Sect, his strength will surely skyrocket. The threshold of the Spirit Awakening Realm probably won’t hold him back.”
The thought of a Spirit Awakening Realm superpower emerging in this mysterious land sent a chill down Ning Mo’s spine. He knew all too well the nature of the Blood Spirit Clan. If Yu Ya reached the Spirit Awakening Realm, this land would be plunged into chaos.
“Even with the legacy of the Yin-Yang Sect, he won’t break through so quickly. We still have time. The inheritances in this mysterious land aren’t limited to just one.”
Though Yan Zheng was also somewhat wary, he remained optimistic. Even if Yu Ya’s strength increased, he wouldn’t be able to dominate this land unchecked. The Ancient Spirit Clan wouldn’t allow the Blood Spirit Clan to flaunt their power, and Ning Mo’s Thousand Spirit Clan wouldn’t back down either.
“This time, all sorts of demons and monsters have emerged. It’s time to settle the grudges of many years. Since the martial world is already in chaos, why not take advantage of it to eliminate those who could potentially bring disaster to the entire martial world.”
A cold glint flashed in Ning Mo’s eyes. At this moment, he was no longer frivolous but instead appeared very composed. As the martial world revived, many people were becoming restless, and their ambitions were slowly growing.
“If our two clans join forces and encounter the Blood Spirit Clan, we’ll show them that among the hidden martial factions of China, they’re not the only dominant force.”
“Ha, it shouldn’t just be our two clans, right?”
Watching the distant, graceful figure, Ning Mo’s lips curled into a faint smile. After all, that woman was from the Qingling Clan, and the enmity between the Blood Spirit Clan and the Qingling Clan ran deeper than anyone imagined. A three-clan alliance would be even better…
“It’s said that even before entering this mysterious place, he had already reached the level of Half-Step Enlightenment. And that’s just a conservative estimate!”
Although Zheng Yan refused to admit that Yu Ya’s talent surpassed their own by a wide margin, the facts were there for all to see, and his strength was evident. At least neither of them was in a position to challenge him directly.
“Even my older brother might not have much chance against him. What’s more, now that he’s obtained the Yin-Yang Sect’s inheritance, his strength will surely skyrocket. The threshold of the Enlightenment Stage probably won’t be able to stop him!”
The thought of a super expert at the Enlightenment Stage emerging in this mysterious place sent a chill down Ning Mo’s spine. He knew the Xueling Clan’s nature all too well. If Yu Ya reached the Enlightenment Stage, this mysterious place would surely be thrown into a bloodbath.
“Even if he obtained the Yin-Yang Sect’s inheritance, he can’t possibly break through so quickly. We still have a lot of time. There’s more than one inheritance in this mysterious place!”
Although Zheng Yan also felt some apprehension, he remained quite optimistic. Even if Yu Ya’s strength improved, he couldn’t possibly dominate this mysterious place unchecked. Their Guling Clan wouldn’t allow the Xueling Clan to strut around arrogantly, and of course, Ning Mo’s Qianling Clan wouldn’t back down either.
“This time, all sorts of monsters and villains have come out. It’s time to settle old scores. Since the martial world has already become chaotic, we might as well take advantage of the chaos to completely eliminate anyone who might eventually become a threat to the entire martial world!”
A flash of cold light crossed Ning Mo’s eyes. At this moment, he no longer looked frivolous at all; instead, he appeared very composed. With the revival of martial arts, more and more people were becoming restless, and naturally, their ambitions were also expanding.
“If our two clans join forces and encounter members of the Xueling Clan, we’ll let them know that in the hidden martial arts forces of China, they are not the only dominant power!”
“Hehe, it shouldn’t be just our two clans, right?”
Watching the retreating figure of that stunning beauty, Ning Mo’s lips curled into a faint smile. After all, that woman was from the Qingling Clan, and the feud between the Xueling Clan and the Qingling Clan was deeper than imagined. Naturally, it would be even better if the three clans could join forces…
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