“Following closely behind that young man should be the little 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.
“Must you bring up such an embarrassing episode, Zheng Yan? Don’t keep trying to tarnish me…”
Another man’s mouth twitched furiously, casting a fierce glance at the speaker. Was it not enough that this guy couldn’t go a day without trying to embarrass him? Why bring up something that happened years ago?
“Just stating the facts. Where’s the tarnishing in that?”
Zheng Yan chuckled lightly, a faint smile forming at the corner of his mouth, though his gaze never left Xiao Yufan and his companions.
“Don’t think just because you’ve reached the peak of the Late Heaven Stage, I won’t beat you up. Want to step outside and test your luck?”
Though seemingly annoyed, the two actually had a very good relationship, their words lacking any real hostility. But upon hearing Zheng Yan had reached the Late Heaven Peak, those present couldn’t help but be taken aback.
“Testing your luck won’t work either. I just don’t like bullying the weak!”
Yawning lazily, Zheng Yan leaned back, looking extremely relaxed. The ancient city was getting livelier, yet more chaotic.
“I’m so angry I could challenge you…”
“No time!”
“Damn it, go die!”
“You should learn from your older brother. Stay calm in the face of adversity. If even small provocations get to you, how can you ever stand on your own?”
“If my older brother were here, you wouldn’t dare even fart. Just because you’re a year older than me, don’t act like some ancient monster who’s lived for thousands of years and then lecture me…”
Striking a nerve, Ning Mo curled his lip, clearly ready to act if Zheng Yan dared to lecture him again.
“Enough! I don’t want to keep bickering with you. It’s boring. Let’s talk about serious matters!”
At the mention of Ning Mo’s older brother, Zheng Yan became noticeably more subdued. Being at the peak of the Late Heaven Stage meant he was among the top experts in the ancient city, but not necessarily the strongest within this mysterious land.
“Speak then, or let it be!”
Seizing the opportunity, Ning Mo was eager to deflate the other’s arrogance, though he did suppress his grin slightly upon seeing Zheng Yan’s serious expression.
“News came from the north—someone has obtained the inheritance of the Yin-Yang Sect!” Zheng Yan paused, a glint of coldness flashing across his eyes before he continued, “Unfortunately, it’s the Blood Spirit Clan who acquired it.”
“The Blood Spirit Clan? Are they even worthy of inheriting the legacy of the ancient martial arts era? Looks like we underestimated them!” Ning Mo frowned, letting out a cold chuckle.
“As soon as they entered this mysterious land, they avoided all surveillance from other factions and headed north. It seems they must have received prior intelligence. The Yin-Yang Sect wasn’t exactly a reputable sect in the last martial arts era; it was more akin to those dark, sinister forces!”
Zheng Yan spoke with clear disdain for the Blood Spirit Clan.
“They must have been well-prepared. Even if the elders of the Blood Spirit Clan couldn’t come here due to the restrictions of this mysterious land and the mutual restraints among peak experts, they certainly wouldn’t hesitate to secure benefits for their younger generation.”
Despite his irritation, Ning Mo couldn’t help but feel a twinge of envy. This was the inheritance of the Yin-Yang Sect—an existence so revered in the previous martial arts era that it was undoubtedly among the most coveted inheritances in this mysterious land.
“Do you know who among the Blood Spirit Clan obtained the most crucial inheritance?” As soon as Ning Mo finished speaking, he seemed to recall 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 got the inheritance? Then who can possibly stop him now!”
Ning Mo’s body trembled slightly, his voice tinged with unwillingness. If even someone of his strength feared Yu Ya, one could only imagine how formidable the latter must be.
“It’s said that even before entering this mysterious land, he had already reached the Semi-Enlightened Stage, and that’s just a conservative estimate!”
Though Zheng Yan refused to admit that Yu Ya’s talent surpassed theirs, the facts spoke for themselves. His strength was evident, and neither of them could match his prowess.
“Even my older brother might struggle to defeat him. Now that he’s obtained the Yin-Yang Sect’s inheritance, his power will skyrocket. The threshold of the Enlightened Stage probably won’t hold him back anymore!”
The thought of an Enlightened-level powerhouse emerging in this mysterious land sent a chill down Ning Mo’s spine. He knew all too well the temperament of the Blood Spirit Clan. If Yu Ya reached the Enlightened Stage, this mysterious land would surely be drenched in bloodshed.
“Even with the Yin-Yang Sect’s inheritance, he won’t break through so quickly. We still have time. There isn’t just one inheritance hidden in this mysterious land!”
Though Zheng Yan also felt some apprehension, he remained optimistic. Even if Yu Ya’s strength surged, he wouldn’t be able to dominate this mysterious land unchecked. Their Guiling Clan wouldn’t allow the Blood Spirit Clan to run rampant, and of course, Ning Mo’s Qianling Clan wouldn’t back down either.
“This time, all sorts of monsters and villains have emerged. It’s time to settle old scores. Since the martial world has already descended into chaos, why not take advantage of the disorder to completely eliminate those who might threaten the entire martial world in the future?”
A flash of cold light flickered in Ning Mo’s eyes. At this moment, he no longer appeared frivolous but instead exuded a calm and steady demeanor. With the revival of ancient martial arts, more and more people were becoming restless, and ambitions were gradually swelling.
“If our two clans join forces, when we encounter members of the Blood Spirit Clan, we’ll show them that in the hidden forces of the Chinese martial world, they’re definitely not the only power in play!”
“Hehe, it shouldn’t just be our two clans!”
Zheng Yan’s lips curled into a faint, leisurely smile as he gazed at the retreating, stunning figure in the distance. After all, that woman was from the Qingling Clan, and the feud between the Blood Spirit Clan and the Qingling Clan ran deeper than imagined. Naturally, a trilateral alliance would be even better…
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