The next day, Xiao Yan tidied up in his room and then stepped out. However, he didn’t set off immediately but instead walked to the second floor of the inn, finding a spot by the window to sit down. The second floor was bustling with a mixed crowd, and the information flowed freely here. As Xiao Yan ordered a pot of clear wine and sipped it, he listened intently to the conversations around him. As he had expected, the focus of the entire Bone-Transformation City was now on the Heavenly Blood Pond in the Celestial Eye Mountains. Many people spoke about it with eager, greedy expressions. It seemed that the allure of the Heavenly Blood Pond was indeed too strong.
“Rumor has it that the Wind Thunder Pavilion and the Sword Pavilion, along with other powerful forces, have sent their core elites to the Celestial Eye Mountains. From the looks of it, they are all heading for the Heavenly Blood Pond.”
“Damn, with these guys getting involved, those ten spots will be even more scarce. The Heavenly Blood Pond can’t let everyone dip in and gain benefits.”
“Heh, what can you do? They have power. For those without enough backing, it’s best not to get involved. Otherwise, you might end up worse off than before.”
Hearing this, Xiao Yan frowned. He hadn’t expected the Heavenly Blood Pond to draw even the Wind Thunder Pavilion’s attention. If he encountered them, wouldn’t it bring him more trouble?
“The Four Pavilions of the Central Region hold a contest called the ‘Four Pavilions Heaven’ every few years, and the participants are the most outstanding young elites from each Pavilion. I’m sure the Wind Thunder Pavilion and Sword Pavilion are going there for that. I just wonder if the Yellow Spring Pavilion and Starfall Pavilion will join in as well. Although the Heavenly Blood Pond doesn’t have much effect on the elders, it’s a treasure for the younger generation. Soaking in it can purify the meridians and bones, and it might even help break through bottlenecks. There are only a few months left until the next ‘Four Pavilions Heaven,’ and if one can break through at this time, their chances of winning will greatly increase.”
A thin-faced man sneered.
“It is said that the Wind Thunder Pavilion has a Miss Feng with an extremely terrifying cultivation talent. She is even rumored to be the next head of the Eastern Pavilion. The Sword Pavilion is not weak either, with Tang Ying, who is known for his Heavenly Spring Sword, capable of matching some of the older generation’s strong cultivators. They are considered the cream of the crop among the younger generation in the Northern Region. I wonder who would win if they met.”
“Che, though they are strong, they seem to be a bit inferior compared to that Xiao Yan who showed up recently. The Central Region hides dragons and tigers; who dares to claim dominance?”
A man with a scar on his face mocked.
“Xiao Yan? The one who killed Shen Yun from the Northern Pavilion of the Wind Thunder Pavilion and broke the Nine Heavens Thunder Prison Array laid by the three elders and their disciples?”
“Hehe, exactly. You should have seen how spectacular the battle in Tianbei City was. That kid looks about twenty but his strength is terrifying. He alone could fight against the three Battle Sects from the Northern Pavilion of the Wind Thunder Pavilion. And the outcome for the old ancestor Hong Tianxiao was even more tragic. Compared to him, what are Miss Feng and Tang Ying?”
“You can’t say that. While Xiao Yan is strong, Miss Feng and Tang Ying are not weak either. From what I know, Xiao Yan used some unknown secret method to boost his strength. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have been able to match the three Battle Sects.”
Hearing the sudden conversation about himself, Xiao Yan was momentarily stunned. He then chuckled and took out a cloak from his storage ring, quietly covering his head. He didn’t want to reveal his identity and attract unnecessary trouble.
After listening for a while, Xiao Yan was about to leave when a silver figure slowly appeared on the stairs, then walked up to the second floor. With the appearance of the silver figure, the second floor suddenly fell quiet, a somewhat oppressive aura emanating from them, clearly indicating that they were no ordinary person.
It was hard to tell the age of the silver figure, but their face looked somewhat young, while their hair showed hints of white, hinting at a touch of senility. The most surprising thing was their pair of silver-white pupils, which were extremely rare.
The silver figure slowly scanned the surroundings and then headed towards a seat by the window. After a moment, stopping beside the table where Xiao Yan was sitting.
“May I sit here?”
The silver figure smiled at Xiao Yan, but before awaiting a response, he sat down across from him.
Seeing the figure sit down in front of Xiao Yan, everyone turned their gazes towards him. After seeing that Xiao Yan did not react, they averted their gazes and the noise resumed.
Xiao Yan raised his head and looked at the other person with some confusion. He was certain he had never seen this person before. Just as he was about to speak, the solemn voice of the Heavenly Fire Venerable quietly sounded in his mind.
“Xiao Yan, be careful. This person’s strength is extremely terrifying!”
His hand holding the wine cup tightened slightly, causing ripples to spread in the liquid. The fact that the Heavenly Fire Venerable warned him meant the person’s strength was indeed formidable.
“Since I didn’t reserve this spot, you are welcome to sit here. But I have important matters to attend to, so I won’t stay long. Goodbye.”
“Do you not fear me, after being fearless of the Nine Heavens Thunder Prison Array set up by the three elders of the Northern Pavilion of the Wind Thunder Pavilion?”
The silver figure smiled, his voice suddenly becoming loud and overpowering all the other noise on the second floor. Stunned gazes immediately turned towards them, finally landing on Xiao Yan.
“He… is that Xiao Yan?”
Xiao Yan’s expression under the cloak gradually darkened. He stared at the silver figure and said slowly, “Who are you? Show your true colors. Hiding and seeking isn’t the way of a high person.”
“Heh, I may not be a high person, but I came here to ask for something from you.”
The silver-robed man lifted his wine cup and said with a smile.
“What do you want?”
Xiao Yan’s eyes narrowed, and his Dou Qi began to circulate slowly. It was clear that this person had come for him, and it didn’t seem like it was to make friends.
“The Thousand Lightning Illusionary Body.”
The silver-robed man smiled at Xiao Yan. His soft voice caused the latter to abruptly stand up, his voice low and deep, “Are you from the Wind Thunder Pavilion?”
“Others call me Tian Lei.”
The silver-robed man tapped his finger into the wine cup, a thread of lightning darting out, like a small snake, moving back and forth inside the cup.
“Tian Lei? Fei Tian? The Lord of the Northern Pavilion of the Wind Thunder Pavilion?!”
As soon as the words were spoken, the surrounding area filled with the sound of shattering glasses, followed by shocked exclamations. Hearing the last word, “Lord of the Northern Pavilion,” Xiao Yan’s pupils suddenly contracted. By reflex, his Heavy Xuan Ruler appeared, and with a swift strike, it fiercely hacked down towards the silver-robed man’s head, creating a low sonic boom that shattered the table into pieces from a distance.
“You’re quite impolite to an elder.”
The silver-robed man smiled faintly and pointed a finger, shooting a dazzling bolt of lightning. It struck the Heavy Xuan Ruler, and the lightning, like a venomous snake, rapidly eroded towards Xiao Yan’s hand.
“Hmph!” Seeing this, Xiao Yan snorted coldly, a surge of green flames erupting from his arm, colliding with the bolt of lightning. A thunderous sound echoed, and both the light and the flame were extinguished.
“Indeed, it is an Different Fire, but with my eyesight, I can’t determine which one from the Different Flames List it is.”
Upon seeing the green flames, the silver-robed man’s eyes flashed with surprise.
With his attack failing, Xiao Yan quickly retracted the Heavy Xuan Ruler, and his body flickered. The sound of thunder rang out, and he charged through the window, a bone wing spreading out from his back. He transformed into a streak of light, shooting out of the city with a speed that left onlookers speechless.
“A Thousand Lightning Movement, indeed.”
Seeing Xiao Yan escape, the silver-robed man did not chase immediately. Instead, he finished the wine in his cup and stood up, looking in the direction of Xiao Yan’s flight, a faint, cold smile curling his lips.
“Boy, you can’t escape. Just as Elder Lei and the others said, you possess several Different Flames. If my guess is correct, the green Different Flame I’ve never seen before was formed by fusing them…”
“Ah, a cultivation method that can fuse Different Flames. I’ve never heard of such a thing in my life. Quite an eye-opening experience.”
Fei Tian smiled slightly, his silver eyes showing great interest. Stepping forward, his figure vanished like a ghost.
As Fei Tian disappeared, the second floor of the inn, which had fallen silent, gradually recovered. Everyone looked at each other in shock, not expecting to see a legendary old monster today. Moreover, it was even more surprising that this old monster had personally come to hunt Xiao Yan…
“That kid is really in trouble now. Fei Tian, this old monster, is said to have been an eight-star Battle Sect for many years. But to have made Fei Tian come in person, he must have truly made a name for himself in the Northern Region. This treatment is not something an ordinary person can enjoy.”
A sigh could be heard faintly among the crowd.
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