Let's Fight If We Can't Reach an Agreement

On the plaza, all the Misty Cloud Sect Disciples couldn't help but feel a sense of awe and knelt down in front of the source of the aura. Yun Leng and the Misty Cloud Sect Elders, although they did not kneel, also bowed respectfully.

"This aura..." Na Lan Yan Ran stared into the depths of Misty Cloud Mountain with her beautiful eyes, a look of shock appearing on her pretty face. She hadn't expected that today's events would actually alarm her Martial Ancestor, who had been in seclusion for so long.

"Damn it... I never expected the Misty Cloud Sect to have a Dou Zong expert!"

Xiao Yan's expression was one of utter shock. The White Clothed Woman next to Xiao Ming had exerted pressure on him some time ago, so he was certain that this aura was undoubtedly that of Dou Zong.

"Well, luckily we ran into your cousin this time, otherwise it wouldn't have been so easy to leave. Without help, it's hard to say whether the Snake People Race would have intervened. It would have been difficult for me to get you out of the heavily guarded Misty Cloud Mountain on my own."

The Old Man Yao's tone was very serious, because he had not expected that the Misty Cloud Sect would have a Dou Zong expert. The Misty Cloud Sect usually hid itself too well. If it were another more aggressive sect, it would probably have wiped out the Imperial Family of the Jia Ma Empire long ago. This is actually related to the Misty Cloud Sect's habit of being aloof from worldly affairs.

"When you find a chance, slip away to avoid any further accidents."

As the two whispered their conversation, the powerful aura emanating from the depths of Misty Cloud Mountain grew stronger and stronger. Finally, a clear whistle suddenly soared into the sky, and under the gaze of countless eyes, a white figure suddenly emerged from the depths of Misty Cloud Mountain. Then, stepping into the void, it slowly approached the Misty Cloud Sect plaza.

The white figure did not summon Dou Qi Wings, yet its speed in walking through the void was by no means slow. Each time a foot landed, ripples would spread across the void. When the ripples dissipated, the figure would already be a hundred meters away, which was extremely mysterious.

After taking a few steps, in just a moment, the figure appeared atop the Stone Stele in the center of the square. His indifferent gaze swept over the chaotic arena left by the competition, his brows furrowing slightly, and the oppressive aura surrounding the square intensified considerably.

Bai Ying's entrance was far more awe-inspiring than Xiao Ming and Xiao Yi Xian's, because Xiao Ming Xian's appearances were rather ordinary, without any imposing aura or strong sense of oppression.

A white figure floated in the sky, dressed in an extremely simple white robe. A gentle breeze stirred, causing the robe to flutter, giving him an ethereal and otherworldly Aura. He didn't appear to be very old; his face lacked the wrinkles typical of an elderly person, instead resembling a piece of warm jade radiating a soft glow. If it weren't for his long, snow-white hair, it would be difficult to believe he was a powerful figure from the same era as Hai Bodong. However, judging from the awe on the faces of the Misty Cloud Sect Disciples below, this person was indeed Yun Shan, the previous Misty Cloud Sect Master Yun Shan.

"Yun Leng, explain yourself. You know I've said before, unless it's something extremely important, don't disturb my meditation." Yun Shan turned his gaze to Yun Leng below and said calmly.

"Teacher, let me explain." Yun Yun and Gu He flew to the side of Yun Shan and bowed.

Yun Shan nodded slightly.

It didn't take much effort; Yun Yun explained the whole story in just a few sentences.

After listening to Yun Yun's explanation, Yun Shan nodded again, indicating that he understood what had happened. He then ignored Xiao Yan and turned his head to where Xiao Ming was, smiling faintly.

"Master Xiao Ming, I've long admired your name!"

"Sect Master Yun Shan, it's a pleasure to meet you." Seeing the other party's politeness, Xiao Ming nodded slightly.

"I have great respect for Master Xiao Ming, and I would like to thank you again for saving our Sect Master Yun Yun. However, let's put this matter aside. I wonder if your Xiao Family disciple Xiao Yan should give our Misty Cloud Sect an explanation for ambushing our Guest Elder Gu He and stealing the Heavenly Flames?"

Yun Shan appeared calm on the surface when he said this, but in reality, he felt it was a difficult situation.

Because Xiao Ming had always been a target of their Misty Cloud Sect's efforts to win him over, he actually didn't want to offend him.

However, Gu He was one of their own, so it was impossible not to help him. Grade Six Alchemist was no ordinary person, and their Misty Cloud Sect had spent countless resources to cultivate Gu He. Moreover, they were in the right in this matter.

Given Gu He's status, if we allow him to be ambushed at will and remain indifferent, who will dare to serve the sect in the future? Wouldn't that be disheartening?

"An explanation? What kind of explanation do you want?" Xiao Ming retorted upon hearing this.

He understood that Xiao Yan was in the wrong, but there was nothing he could do. He had already promised to support Xiao Yan, and he couldn't just take away Xiao Yan's Heavenly Flames and give it to the Misty Cloud Sect. He had to keep his promise.

If he could, Xiao Ming really didn't want to get involved in Xiao Yan's affairs, because Xiao Yan was too good at causing trouble and had made enemies who weren't minor figures. Xiao Ming didn't want to be cleaning up his messes all the time.

For now, we'll have to make do with the Misty Cloud Sect for now. However, Misty Cloud Sect has always respected him and given him many good things. They later told Yun Shan that he had a problem with his soul, which can be considered a small compensation.

Upon hearing Xiao Ming's question, Yun Shan frowned slightly but remained silent, instead turning his gaze to Gu He.

Seeing this, Gu He understood Yun Shan's meaning: he wanted Yunshan to negotiate the terms himself.

"Xiao Yan ambushed me before, almost killing me, and also stole my Heavenly Flames. I know it's unrealistic to kill Xiao Yan, so I won't ask for anything else. Just return the Heavenly Flames he stole from me and apologize, and we can call it even, how about that?"

Is this request excessive? Not really. However, the possibility of getting the Heavenly Flames back from Xiao Yan is almost nonexistent.

Xiao Ming turned his gaze to Xiao Yan.

The latter shook his head and said, "Impossible! I didn't do this at all."

The Heavenly Flames was key to the evolution of his Flame Mantra; how could he possibly give it up?

Moreover, he only managed to ambush Gu He with the help of Old Man Yao, so an apology would definitely require Old Man Yao to come out, which is impossible.

Even now, seeing Xiao Yan still denying it, even Yun Shan couldn't help but feel indignant. It was obvious that he had done it, Not Admit. Did he think that the Misty Cloud Sect wouldn't dare to do anything to him?

Seeing that Xiao Ming had no intention of giving an explanation.

"The reputation that the Misty Cloud Sect has built up over so many generations cannot be ruined in my hands. Since you are unwilling to give an explanation, let's have a fight and see who is truly superior."

With a sigh, Yun Shan fell silent. His body rose slowly into the air without warning, the surging energy causing the surrounding void to tremble slightly.