Old Xiao, Sit Back Down!

Great Elder Su Qian seemed to have found something suitable for Zi Yan in Maple City, so after Zi Yan finished eating, Su Qian told Zi Yan to return to the Inner Courtyard with him first, saying that he would be going into seclusion for a few days.

Yang Shan also planned to take advantage of these few days to visit Hun Dan and Luo Xie.

However, Meteor Association President Yu Feifei and Heaven Flame Alliance Vice President Li Batian earnestly requested Yang Shan to stay for a celebratory banquet.

These two are business partners, and I couldn't refuse their kind invitation.

But seeing Su Yitang looking down timidly, Yang Shan deliberately raised his voice. "Um, that's possible, but I'm a bit socially awkward, so only core members should participate!"

Su Yitang felt secretly pleased when Yang Shan took the blame for her social anxiety:

"The boss is so thoughtful, hehe!"

Li Batian said somewhat awkwardly:

"Um, Boss Yang, our boss just came out of seclusion, and he... he wants to come over too."

Yang Shan: "Let him come. I was just about to ask him about the Fallen Heart Flame!"

Li Batian: "This is a victory celebration banquet; the boss didn't even come this time."

Yang Shan: "He's busy refining the Fallen Heart Flame, so it's normal that he can't get away."

Su Yitang: "Yeah, it's okay. He didn't come, but most of the members of the Heaven Flame Alliance did. Anyway, the Black Alliance was bound to lose this time, so it doesn't matter whether he's here or not."

Li Batian: "."

Li Batian thought for a moment and decided it was better not to send that message to Xiao Aotian. Yang Shan would just tell Xiao Aotian that Xiao Aotian and the others would be very happy for him to come over for a free meal.

Finally, very few people attended the celebration banquet: only Li Batian and a core member of the Heaven Flame Alliance named "Longquan Sha" were Li Batian.

On the Meteor Association's side are Yu Feifei, Mei Yangyang, and Little Dolphin.

On the contrary, Yang Shan's side had the most attendees.

Not only Su Yitang, Chao Bafang and Zhu Tianpeng also came.

These two came specifically for the Jia Nan Academy's attack on the Black Alliance.

Not only did he manage to get a lot of kills and loot from Dou Wang during the chaotic battle, but he also contributed significantly to the siege of Han Feng.

Zhu Tianpeng, in particular, possessed the ability to create Gathering Sea Solidifying Shield that could stack Vitality Shield on others, which truly amazed everyone present and reduced a lot of pressure on the other powerful individuals.

At the party, Zhu Tianpeng fawned over the three girls from the Meteor Association, while the three girls fawned over Yang Shan, leaving Chao Bafang, Li Batian, and Longquan Sha standing dumbfounded on the side.

Su Yitang, on the other hand, is a socially awkward person to begin with, so she simply doesn't interact with anyone else and sits alone in a corner eating dessert.

She really loves sweets.

I just didn't expect that consuming too much sugar would cause me to gain weight, and it all went to the places that women who love beauty most want to gain weight in!

However, Su Yitang would occasionally keep an eye on Yang Shan's side.

After all, they are three beautiful young women!

Especially Yu Feifei, the little rich girl's outfits are always so beautiful and exquisite.

A short while later, the door to the room was kicked open, and a hearty laugh rang out, "Hey hey hey! Friends, long time no see, I've missed you so much!"

Yu Feifei covered her mouth and laughed, "Oh, the top expert ranked second on the Combat Power Rankings has arrived!"

Li Batian: "Boss! Congratulations on refining the Fallen Heart Flame! From now on, you'll soar to the top and become number one on the Combat Power Rankings!"

Li Batian almost blurted out the wrong thing, and quickly corrected himself:

"We may not be able to get first place on the Combat Power Rankings, but getting second place is pretty good too!"

Since ancient times, there has been no first place in literature but no second place in martial arts. As Top Player, who wouldn't want to be number one on the Combat Power Rankings? However, even after Xiao Aotian obtained the Fallen Heart Flame, his power only soared to 9527.

Yang Shan's combat power had already exceeded 10,000 in the previous version!

Now his combat power has soared to 12,800!

He's still the only player in the entire server with over 10,000 battle points! Xiao Aotian chuckled:

"Boss Yang, I'm sorry, I couldn't come to this big battle."

Yang Shan smiled and said:

"It's great that you didn't come, I'll have one less person to steal my monsters! But you'll probably have to explain to Great Elder Su Qian later."

Xiao Aotian: "It's alright, it's all Fallen Heart Flame. I'll help suppress that fire serpent, and Great Elder Su Qian definitely won't blame me!"

Yang Shan: "So you really are the second one you refined? Did you bring back the Heavenly Flame Venerable from the original story?"

"I wish I had the soul of a Dou Zun expert by my side; then I could truly follow Xiao Yan's path. Unfortunately, Heavenly Flame Venerable didn't even consider that. Alas."

Xiao Aotian made no attempt to hide the fact that he was sharing this information, because apart from Yang Shan, that freak, no other player would be thinking of creating a second kind of Heaven and Earth Oddities at this stage!

Even Xiao Aotian believed that without the "Flame Mantra," achieving dual Heavenly Flames was basically wishful thinking.

After all, the person mentioned in the original work who possessed two Heavenly Flames and had successfully fused them was called "Yan Jin," the patriarch of the Flame Clan among the Ancient Eight Clans, and whose level was as high as the late stage of the Eight Star Dou Sheng!

The powerful figure who forcibly suppressed the three Heavenly Flames within his body was Xiao Xuan, the patriarch of the Xiao Clan, whose level was as high as the Peak Nine-Star Dou Saint!

Little did they know that the rules of the game were completely different from those in the original story! If Xiao Xun'er hadn't explained the situation to Yang Shan, Yang Shan wouldn't have known at this stage that he could possess multiple Heaven and Earth Oddities at the same time.

Of course, Yang Shan would never tell Xiao Aotian such a confidential message.

Even Su Yitang, Chao Bafang, and Zhu Tianpeng had to sign confidentiality agreements first! Of course, Yang Shan is now representing the company and has signed a cooperation agreement related to pills with Xiao Aotian's Heaven Flame Alliance.

Yang Shan and Xiao Aotian's companies also signed game item procurement agreements with Yu Feifei, who represented the Meteor Association!

Yang Shan's main responsibility was to provide Yu Feifei with "top-tier items." (These were items that Yang Shan and his team didn't need, but they were indeed top-tier items.) Xiao Aotian, on the other hand, provided Yu Feifei with the mainstream top-tier pills available on the market. Apart from the few that Yang Shan monopolized, Xiao Aotian could provide almost everything else.

As for Jin Shankao's Hero King Manor, it is currently only cooperating with Yang Shan and has not had much contact with the other two guilds.

One fundamental reason is that the Hero King Manor mainly develops in the Jia Ma Empire, while the Heaven Flame Alliance and the Meteor Association are mainly based in the Black-Corner Region.

For this reason, the three companies often exchange information about the game.

Yang Shan contributed some details about subduing the Extraterrestrial Ghoul Lightning, such as the crucial item— the Naling.

Yang Shan did this in the hope of obtaining more information about the Heaven and Earth Oddities from other players, in order to prepare for capturing more strange thunder and Heavenly Flames in the future.

After all, the conditions for triggering each Heaven and Earth Oddities are certainly not the same.

As far as Yang Shan knows, the Heaven and Earth Oddities involving Su Yitang, Chao Bafang, and Zhu Tianpeng, their trigger methods, and the current process are all different from the Extraterrestrial Ghoul Lightning! Xiao Aotian: "My trigger was quite simple. I just checked in on the eighth floor of the Heavenly Flame Training Tower for over three months, and then after using the Body Tempering Heart Flame on the tenth floor, the system notified me."

Xiao Aotian briefly explained the process, and Zhu Tianpeng said enviously:

"Holy crap! I got it so easily!"

"Easy? You dare say it's easy?"

Xiao Aotian became extremely agitated when he talked about this, pointing to his own nose. "Do you know how I've spent the last three months? Do you know how I spent the last half month with Heavenly Flame Venerable? I was almost driven to depression. Every day I was either looking at that old man or those ugly lizardmen! After looking at that female lizard so much, now even Mei Yangyang looks beautiful and has a beautiful figure!"

Mei Yangyang puffed out her chest defiantly. "What's wrong? What's wrong? Are you saying I'm ugly?"

Xiao Aotian immediately backed down:

"No! No! I just said it offhand."

"Snort!"

After snorting, Mei Yangyang subconsciously looked down at her toes, then looked at her student council president, Yu Feifei, beside her.

So overwhelming! Then my gaze shifted to Su Yitang was peacefully enjoying her dessert in the corner.

My goodness, it's so fierce! Mei Yangyang had no choice but to take the arm of the Little Dolphin next to her. "Ugh, Little Dolphin, I need some comfort."

The Little Dolphin, with beef in its mouth, said unclearly:

"Sister Mei, please don't be discouraged, otherwise you'll be even more discouraged in two years when I'm fully developed."

"You Little Dolphin, I'm going to fight you to the death today!"

The group of players were cracking all sorts of jokes and having a great time.

Xiao Aotian's gaze kept drifting towards Yang Shan, which made Yang Shan sigh that her looks were so good that even men couldn't resist her!

Xiao Aotian took two big gulps of wine, then walked towards Yang Shan and solemnly said:

"Boss Yang, let's settle this with a fight. I want to challenge you to a one-on-one duel!"

Xiao Aotian's words immediately drew the attention of everyone present.

Hao Yunqi a guy who wastes his life, but his skills are terrible. Chao Bafang, Zhu Tianpeng and the others don't respect Hao Yunqi.

But they still respected Xiao Aotian.

Because Xiao Aotian has been honing his skills, and even collaborated with Bai Xiaosheng to publish a post on techniques for Weak Point Attack.

Now, the player with the second-highest combat power in the entire server has finally mustered up the courage to challenge the number one player in the entire server, a man who is almost being touted as a legend! Yang Shan coughed twice. "Maybe we should just forget about it. My soul was injured by Han Feng before, and I'll be in a weakened state for half a month!"

Xiao Aotian was about to say to Yang Shan, "You bastard, are you trying to fool me?! Do you think I can't see your status? It clearly says 'Good'!"

Before he could even speak, Yang Shan sent him a private message: "Can't you just do it secretly if you want to?"

Xiao Aotian: "Hey! So you're afraid of losing too, huh? You have to play secretly."

Yang Shan: "Are you so arrogant that you're talking without thinking? I'm afraid of losing? I'm afraid I won't be able to stop myself and will kill you in two strikes!"

Xiao Aotian: "."

Yang Shan: "I'm giving you face in front of so many people, but you're still putting on an act. Come on, I'll grant your wish!"

Xiao Aotian: "Wait a minute! You... you can really beat me in seconds?"

Yang Shan: "Nonsense!"

Seeing the large group of people around him staring at him expectantly, Xiao Aotian immediately said seriously:

"Oh, so Boss Yang is in a weakened state. Then let's have another chance to spar another time!"

When others said they could defeat him instantly, Xiao Aotian took it as a joke, but when Yang Shan said he could defeat him instantly, he was already 80% convinced.

Previously, Xiao Aotian's heart had indeed swelled rapidly and his ambition had soared because he had obtained the Fallen Heart Flame.

But after Yang Shan poured cold water on his idea, Xiao Aotian analyzed it carefully.

Sound waves, sound waves can't outshout.

Rank, rank cannot be surpassed.

Equipment, we can't compete with that.

Most importantly, Yang Shan is so fast that even Ye Suifeng can only eat dust in his wake!

Fight Yang Shan?

Wouldn't that make them a sitting duck, only able to passively take hits?

Even if he wouldn't be instantly killed, wouldn't it be even more awkward to just stand there and let Yang Shan hack him to death? Having figured everything out, Xiao Aotian couldn't help but curse in his heart, "Damn, Yang One-Blade is a monster!"

Despite cursing inwardly, Xiao Aotian quickly sent Yang Shan a sincere private message: "Boss Yang is so thoughtful! I was being presumptuous before!"

Xiao Aotian made a decision: until the difference in combat strength is within a thousand, he absolutely cannot show off in front of Yang Shan.

Xiao Aotian had indeed stood up! In front of other players, he could be as arrogant as he wanted! But in front of Yang Shan, Xiao Aotian felt it was better for him to sit quietly.

"Damn it! Even with the Fallen Heart Flame, we still can't beat them. What should we do? We need to get an awesome restrictive Dou Technique, or a movement Dou Technique. That's it! Three Thousand Thunder Movement! Xiao Yan used this movement technique to dominate the Black-Corner Region! Let's find a way to get a copy of Three Thousand Thunder Movement!"

"I heard from Han Yue last time that Three Thousand Thunder Movement appeared at the Sky Yin City auction. It seems that Tian Yao Company has changed its approach in this area as well. Hmph, luckily I have some secret information! I'll start with Sky Yin City!"

Xiao Aotian was already pondering his next development plan! Cooperation was one thing, but the ambition to defeat the myth was something every Top Player should possess! Sooner or later, Xiao Aotian would stand tall, point his Giant Ruler at Yang Shan, and roar with fervent passion, "Yang Shan, come! Fight me to a bitter end!"

Xiao Aotian has never lacked patience and resilience. No matter how long it takes, he is determined to achieve this goal!

The party went very well, and everyone chatted happily. Yang Shan also traded a batch of props for Yu Feifei, and then easily took 1.2 million RMB from the rich girl.

Xiao Aotian was drooling as he looked at it.

The Heaven Flame Alliance has only just begun to turn a profit, and Xiao Aotian has to invest most of the money he earns into the guild's development.

Unlike Yang Shan, who only signed five players, two of whom were casual players.

But each one is more amazing than the last! Not only are they self-sufficient, but they also produce so much extra! Su Yitang began to fulfill her duties as a secretary, distributing the 1.2 million according to their respective proportions and Yang Shan's share, accurate to the hundreds!

The numbers after the tens digit will become Su Yitang's rebate.

This amount of money wouldn't even buy Su Yitang a single game item she could casually obtain, but Su Yitang really enjoyed the experience.

Where can you find an employee who can openly and brazenly accept kickbacks in front of their boss and other employees?

It feels so good!

The partners often get together; it's a matter of social interaction.

As the newly ranked second on the Combat Power Rankings, Xiao Aotian dominated the second half of the game.

However, Yang Shan and Su Yitang did not go to the second half.

After all, "Black and White Impermanence" still have some business to attend to at the "Jie Sha Tian" three-way alliance! Maple City, inside the City Lord's Mansion.

Hun Dan and Luo Xie both looked worried.

They were restless and unable to eat or sleep because they hadn't heard from "Cheng E" for a long time.

Even though Yang Shan was the lowest-ranking among them, the two of them were now calling Yang Shan their leader! The Hun Dan so anxious he scratched his head and cheeks.

"No, send everyone out. We must find Cheng E!"

Luo Xie: "It's already been arranged. How about we ask the Rakshasa Gate and the Heavenly Yin Sect for help?"

"What help do you need? I'm back now, aren't I?"

Upon hearing Yang Shan's voice, Hun Dan and Luo Xie excitedly stood up.

Unexpectedly, Yang Shan, wearing Unseeable mask, opened the door and his first words were:

Where is what I asked for?

Dear Battle Emperor Lord, what do you think if this book were renamed "The Soul Hall's Number One Player"?

The main issue is that the book title doesn't seem to be very appealing to readers right now.

Then the title can't include "Battle Through the Heavens" because of Qidian's rules. If it includes "Battle Through the Heavens", it has to be submitted to the light novel category, but strictly speaking, the core of this book is still online games.

The title "The Soul Hall's Number One Player" was actually inspired by some of the best-selling works in the current game category.

Aside from the "LOL" theme, Sky discovered that most of the titles of works in the game category are not complicated.

What do you all think? Or have you thought of any book titles? Please give Sky some feedback, as you only have one chance to change the title.

The sky couldn't think of a better title for the book!