Driving Back Tian Shuang

Amidst the surrounding clamor, Tian Shuangzi remained calm. As a renowned expert, he was already accustomed to such scenes, and the discussions of others did not stir any emotion within him.

"Great Elder, the disciples have assembled!" At this moment, an elderly man, also dressed in elder's robes, came to his side and respectfully reported.

"Oh, let's head towards Xuan City. We've already found out the location of the Woeful Poison Body." Tian Shuangzi smiled and walked outside.

The Ice River Valley group followed closely behind, appearing quite imposing. Pedestrians around them hurriedly made way, afraid of angering the Ice River Valley people by blocking their path.

Looking at the people around them, who avoided them like the plague, the disciples of Heaven River Valley felt a surge of pride and stood tall with their heads held high.

Hahaha, this is the true power that Ice River Valley, one of the Three Valleys renowned Central Plains, should possess! It was worth the scramble they went to so much trouble to gain entry into Ice River Valley back then.

Just as these disciples were secretly pleased with themselves, a commotion arose around them, accompanied by pointing fingers and whispers from others.

Sensing that something seemed to have happened, the disciple quickly looked in the direction the others were pointing.

A Fiery Red-robed Elder and an Unusually Handsome Young Master blocked their path.

"Damn it, are those two tired of living? How dare they block our way! Don't they know we're from Ice River Valley?!"

"Perhaps some young punk trying to get in touch with our Ice River Valley, but blocking our path halfway is really unwise, hehe."

"If they've truly come looking for trouble, given the Great Elder's temperament, he'll make them regret ever being born..."

Unlike the disciples, the elders, including Tian Shuangzi, frowned slightly, their expressions somewhat tense.

Especially Tian Shuangzi, who couldn't see through the red-robed elder. Keep in mind that he was a Dou Zun. Anyone who could be seen through by him must be someone above his level, or have Concealing Magic Treasure.

As for which category the red-robed elder belonged to, Tian Shuangzi was somewhat unsure. After all, he had never seen the other party's appearance. If it was the latter, he couldn't imagine what gave the other party the confidence to stop them.

Because he was too focused on Venerable Tian Huo, Tian Shuangzi didn't pay much attention to the overly young Xiao Ming.

After a moment's thought, Tian Shuangzi decided to play it safe. With a gentle smile on his face, he bowed slightly to Venerable Tian Huo.

"Hehe, do you not know this friend's name?"

"Tian Huo."

"So it was Venerable Tian Huo in person. My apologies for my disrespect."

Tian Shuangzi smiled and said, but seeing that Venerable Tian Huo did not refute him, his heart sank.

Only Dou Zun can be called a Venerable. He addressed the other party with such a title, yet the other party remained calm and composed, indicating that he was indeed a Venerable, and Dou Zun whose strength surpassed his own!

"I am Tian Shuangzi, the Great Elder of Ice River Valley. May I ask why you are blocking the path of us Ice River Valley members?"

Venerable Tian Huo smiled but didn't speak. He simply shook his head slowly and then looked at Xiao Ming.

The Venerable Tian Huo's reaction startled Tian Shuangzi, who looked at Xiao Ming with some surprise and doubt. He hadn't expected that the young man beside the old man was the one in charge; he had thought Xiao Ming was the old man's disciple.

After carefully examining Xiao Ming, Tian Shuangzi's expression grew increasingly surprised.

This kid is actually an Eight Star Dou Zong!

Of course, only Tian Shuangzi realized that Xiao Ming was Eight-star Dou Zong Tian Shuangzi. The others were not as powerful as Xiao Ming and could only sense that Xiao Ming was not simple.

Shocked, Tian Shuangzi smiled seemingly kindly, then his eyes darted around and he said:

"Young man, has my Ice River Valley offended you? If so, I apologize and ask you to make way for me."

The most important thing right now is to capture the Woeful Poison Body. Tian Shuangzi is too lazy to argue with the other party. Although apologizing would make him lose face, the other party seems to have an extraordinary background, so losing face is fine.

Tian Shuangzi intended to settle the matter peacefully, but Xiao Ming had no intention of letting the other party off the hook.

Staring indifferently at the other party, Xiao Ming slowly said, "The Great Elder has come here for the Woeful Poison Body, hasn't he?"

With a slight frown, Tian Shuangzi had a bad feeling, but she didn't hide it, because it was quite obvious.

"Exactly."

"The Woeful Poison Body belongs to me. You can go back now," Xiao Ming said calmly.

"But this is a task ordered by our Valley Master, I..." A barely perceptible glint of anger flashed in Tian Shuangzi's eyes; for many years, no one had dared to speak to him like that.

"Hehe, Great Elder, there's no need to mention the Venerable Ice's name, because I, Xiao Ming, am not afraid of him." Xiao Ming chuckled, then his expression quickly turned cold.

The surrounding onlookers were generally of low level, with only one or two Dou Zong and the rest below Dou Zong, so it was impossible to discern the cultivation level of Xiao Ming and the others.

They were initially surprised by Xiao Ming's recklessness in stopping Ice River Valley, but they didn't expect Xiao Ming to seem unwilling to be an enemy that Tian Shuangzi.

Just as they were speculating about Xiao Ming's background, they didn't expect that Xiao Ming would directly warn them, and his words even showed disdain for the Venerable Ice.

You should know that this Venerable Ice is Five Star Dou Zun!

"Holy crap, who is this kid? He's so arrogant, daring to look down on the Venerable Ice!"

"Are you deaf? Didn't you hear him call himself Xiao Ming?"

"Xiao Ming, this... sounds familiar! I feel like I've heard it somewhere before."

"Damn, isn't this the same name as the rumored Pill Tower Substitute Elder? Could it be the same person?!"

"Judging from their confidence, it must be true. Xiao Ming is Eighth-Rank Alchemy Grandmaster, and he's backed by the Pill Tower. It seems he's really not afraid of the Ice River Valley. Hehe, this is going to be good!"

Having his little scheme exposed by Xiao Ming, Tian Shuangzi smiled awkwardly, but was furious inside. His hands clenched tightly, and his fighting Dou Qi surged as if he were about to attack at any moment.

Noticing Tian Shuangzi's actions, Venerable Tian Huo snorted disdainfully.

Instantly, an aura as imposing as a mountain pressed down on the people of Ice River Valley. Thump, thump, in an instant, everyone from Ice River Valley except for Tian Shuangzi knelt on the ground, their faces flushed red.

The remaining Tian Shuangzi was also in a bad mood, looking at Venerable Tian Huo with great fear in his eyes.

He had felt this aura emanating from his own Valley Master before...

Five Star Dou Zun!

The other party is definitely Five Star Dou Zun! No wonder Xiao Ming dared to stop them; it turns out he has such a powerful protector!

Xiao Ming did not stop Venerable Tian Huo from making a move. To be honest, even if he killed all of them, he would have no qualms about it, since the other party dared to make a move against Xiao Yi Xian.

However, he is now serving as one of the Candidate Eight Great Elders of the Pill Tower, and he needs to consider the image of the Pill Tower.

The other side hasn't made a move yet, so there's no need to resort to such bloody methods.

However, it is still necessary to give them a small punishment as a warning.