As the cold roar from Yun Shan reverberated in the air, the atmosphere around the Yunlan Sect grew taut. An autumn breeze swept through, lifting a few fallen leaves and carrying a chilling aura of death. The elders of the Yunlan Sect, who had long been on high alert, slowly revealed their battle qi wings after hearing Yun Shan’s frosty commands. A movement of their hands summoned sharp weapons with a cold gleam, and their piercing gazes aimed directly at the group in the sky, who were not weak in numbers.
In the sky, Xiao Yan looked at Yun Shan’s face, which bore a hint of a sinister smile, and his own smile gradually turned grim. He glanced at Yunyun, who was tense due to the confrontational atmosphere, and said softly, “Yun Shan, no need for such harsh words. Your old dog self is responsible for the disappearance of my father and the destruction of my Xiao Family. Our enmity with your Yunlan Sect will never end until one of us perishes. Today, it will either be the Yunlan Sect that is erased from the Jia Ma Empire, or I, Xiao Yan, will meet my end here!”
Enraged by being called an old dog, Yun Shan’s mouth twitched. After a moment, he took a deep breath and said in a sinister tone, “You little bastard. It’s true that your father isn’t in my hands, but if he were, I would make him suffer greatly to quench the hatred in my heart!”
“Not in your hands?” Hearing this, Xiao Yan’s eyes narrowed. His fists clenched tightly within his sleeves, and he laughed, “Old dog, so you finally admit that you’re involved in my father’s disappearance.”
With the laughter still echoing, Xiao Yan’s gaze suddenly sharpened and turned towards Yunyun below. This was the first time since her appearance that he had spoken to her. “Do you understand now? You once swore that the Yunlan Sect had nothing to do with my father’s situation, didn’t you?”
Yunyun’s face turned pale. She could hear the anger and mockery in Xiao Yan’s voice. Back then, she had been so certain that the Yunlan Sect was blameless, but today, the words that came from Yun Shan’s mouth were like a slap in her face.
“Is it… Is it really true that you were behind it all?” Yunyun’s lips trembled as her gaze turned to Yun Shan. Finally, she couldn’t help but angrily cry out, “Yunshan! Remember, you are a member of the Yunlan Sect! How dare you berate me for a little bastard who is trying to eliminate our Yunlan Sect? Where did all those years of my teachings go?”
Yunshan growled with a low, angry voice. His face was filled with fury, clearly upset that Yunyun had berated him in public, causing him to lose face.
Yunyun gave a bitter laugh. She had always believed that Xiao Yan’s actions against the Yunlan Sect were due to a rash decision made in a moment of anger. But now, she realized how naive she had been. The Yunlan Sect had caused her father’s disappearance, and she had defended them all along. He must have been thoroughly disappointed in her…
Her slender hand gripped tightly in her sleeve, and the sharp nails pierced her palm, bringing a sharp pain. Now, remembering Xiao Yan’s cold gaze during the relentless pursuit by the Yunlan Sect, Yunyun knew that he must hate her deeply…
Despite the distance, Xiao Yan saw Yunyun’s figure waver slightly. He frowned and then resolutely turned his gaze away, coldly addressing Yun Shan, “If my father isn’t with the Yunlan Sect, where is he?”
“In a place you will never find, and even if you did, there would be no salvation,” Yun Shan sneered, now that the truth had been laid bare, he had no need to hide anything further. “He is in the ‘Soul Temple’s’ hands, right?”
Hearing Xiao Yan mention the name that sent chills down his spine, Yun Shan’s pupils contracted, and his voice became hoarser and more menacing. “You know about the Soul Temple? Oh, of course, the soul in your body must have told you!”
Yun Shan’s words made Xiao Yan’s expression change slightly. The old dog knew about the existence of the Medicine Elder, indicating a clear connection with the Soul Temple. Today, he would have to be doubly cautious.
“I will deal with my father’s matter, but first, I must deal with you, old dog…” Calming his inner turmoil, powerful battle qi surged in Xiao Yan’s hands as he spoke calmly.
Yun Shan smiled, but his smile was laced with coldness. With a wave of his hand, he sneered, “This time, I will make the Xiao Family completely disappear from the Jia Ma Empire!”
“Everyone in the Yunlan Sect, prepare to kill!” As Yun Shan gave the final command, the tense atmosphere shattered. The numerous Yunlan Sect elders, suspended in the air, flapped their wings and swooped down, encircling Jia Xing Tian and the others.
“Don’t let them form a formation, attack!” When the elders of the Yunlan Sect moved, Hai Bo Dong also roared. With a beat of his icy wings, a torrent of battle qi erupted from his body. In just a few days after taking the Purple Ling Pill, his strength had almost returned to its peak. Although he was not quite at the level of Jia Xing Tian, he was close enough. Thus, his imposing presence made many people pale.
As battle qi surged, Hai Bo Dong was the first to move, his icy sharp energy locking onto a strong elder among the group.
His lead sparked a chain reaction, and Jia Xing Tian, Fa Ma, Yin Gu Lao, Zi Yan, and others followed, unleashing their terrifying battle qi, which filled the sky over Cloud Mist Mountain. The oppressive force of the battle qi enveloped the entire mountain, making some weak cultivators feel short of breath.
“Kill!” The Yunlan Sect elders, undaunted, roared with murderous intent. Energies clashed in the air, creating thunderous explosions and rippling waves of power.
Outside the chaotic battlefield, Xiao Yan hovered alone, unfettered by any Yunlan Sect elder. They knew he was reserved for Yun Shan to handle.
After scanning the fierce battle, Yun Shan’s cold gaze fell on the black-robed youth with folded arms in the sky. He sneered, stepped forward, and as he approached the edge of the platform, he cast a glance at Yunyun below, barking at the nearby Yunlan Sect disciples, “Watch her!”
The disciples hurriedly responded to Yun Shan’s command.
“After I deal with this bastard, I’ll come back and teach you a lesson!” With a cold look, Yun Shan’s figure ascended into the air, stepping lightly as if climbing invisible steps. A Battle Sect master could soar without the need for battle qi wings, allowing for freer and more agile combat.
Moments later, Yun Shan appeared in the air, hovering before Xiao Yan under the watchful eyes of the crowd. Two pairs of eyes, filled with intense killing intent and coldness, locked onto each other, sparks flying, and killing intent spreading.
“Three years ago, you fled from here. Today, I will make sure you die here!” Yun Shan’s face twisted into a sinister grin.
“Your bones are just what I need. Though I despise you, old dog, they will suffice.” Xiao Yan replied with a smirk.
“Still as arrogant as ever after three years. Let’s see how much you’ve improved. I’ll test you myself,” Yun Shan’s cruel smile widened. He waved his sleeve, and a massive, dark-green battle qi poured out of his body, similar in consistency to the highly compressed Ruyi Lotus Heart Flame.
Xiao Yan’s face turned serious as he saw the dark-green, viscous battle qi radiating from Yun Shan’s body, causing the space around to ripple. The power of a Battle Sect master was truly frightening…
Yun Shan’s grin widened, and he slowly raised his hand towards Xiao Yan, his palm glowing with condensed energy, like a cannon about to fire.
Feeling the intensifying aura from Yun Shan, Xiao Yan formed hand seals and shouted, “Triad of Heavenly Fire Techniques: Azure Transformation!”
With the command, Xiao Yan’s battle qi erupted, and his aura spiked, almost matching that of a true Battle Emperor master.
“Secret technique to boost your strength, huh?” Noticing Xiao Yan’s sudden surge in power, Yun Shan was surprised, and his sneer deepened. The dark-green energy in his hand grew even more dense.
“I will show you the truth, little brat. In front of a Battle Sect master, all falsehoods crumble and dissipate! Today, no matter how many tricks you have, you will regret returning!”
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