Upon hearing this, Zhong Yan's expression changed drastically. He shot up from the Blood Pool, looked beyond the hall, and said:
"That voice... it's Jiang Bei. Jiang Bei has returned!!!"
"Hahahaha! Good, good! Perfect timing! This is exactly what This Seat wanted!"
Zhong Yan was initially surprised, but then he burst into wildly delighted laughter that shook the entire hall.
The Elder was also taken aback. He quickly bowed and cupped his hands. "Congratulations, Sect Master! Your great vengeance will soon be avenged! Jiang Bei overestimates himself. After only a few days, he actually dared to return to the southern lands and even deliver himself to our door. He truly does not know how the word 'death' is written!"
"Come, let's go meet him! This Seat wants to see exactly what gives him the nerve to come looking for my Azure Demon Ancient Sect!"
Zhong Yan bellowed, then without the slightest hesitation, shot straight out of the hall.
The Elder followed close behind.
The moment they rushed outside, the two looked up and saw the Divine Void Spirit Boat floating in the distant sky.
At the forefront of its deck stood Jiang Bei!
"It really is the Divine Void Spirit Boat! It really is Jiang Bei!!"
At that sight, Zhong Yan's eyes narrowed sharply. He let out a furious roar, and the dense killing intent in his eyes could no longer be concealed as it swept out like a tidal wave.
He roared at Jiang Bei atop the Spirit Boat, "Jiang Bei! Very good. You've truly made This Seat look at you in a new light. You actually dared to come knocking on my door?"
Standing on the deck, Jiang Bei looked down indifferently at Zhong Yan below and said, "Where is the Clan Leader?!"
"The Clan Leader? You mean