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Xiao Aotian gasped.

It wasn't that I was surprised by the power of Yang Shan's Overload just now.

Instead, they were surprised that Yang Shan could wield a sword with one hand while facing Dou Huang Peak!

He was still holding Yue Mei in his left arm! Generally speaking, holding a girl with one arm has some limitations.

Yang Shan could only support Yue Mei's waist with his upper arm, while his forearm was wrapped around her side and his palm was placed on Yue Mei's thigh.

Of course, in this action, the person being hugged usually has no back support and is not very stable.

So, in order not to cause trouble for Yang Shan, Yue Mei wrapped her arms around Yang Shan's neck.

It was stuck on so tightly! From Yang Shan's perspective, how good could the scenery be? With his Yang Shan in "teenager mode" activated, Yang Shan's vision immediately went completely blurry if he looked down even slightly! Xiao Aotian's eyes turned red.

Although Hua She'er is known as the most voluptuous among the Serpent-People tribe, Yue Mei is no less impressive!

With Tian Yao Company's immersive technology, Xiao Aotian thought viciously about the feel of that thigh:

"The ' Online Health Questionnaire ' definitely popped up, and the related touches were absolutely blocked! Yes, that must be it!"

But this time, Xiao Aotian was truly wrong.

In fact, Yang Shan was also quite puzzled.

In the previous version, if he touched this spot, the system would definitely have given him a notification.

But his current feelings are real and clear, exactly the same as the feelings he had after the Guan Zhong and Bao Shuya's Friendship System was implemented in his previous life!

There's only one explanation:

Tian Yao Company has actually implemented the Guan Zhong and Bao Shuya's Friendship System in Version 2.1.

However, apart from the national servers that have already been opened, the other servers are still "blocked".

However, because the system has been implemented, players can have corresponding sensory feedback for all related perceptions, as long as they do not involve related services.

In other words, even in the National Server, Version 2.1 is much more "open" than version 2.0!

Holding a girl in one arm and fighting an enemy in the other is not a difficult task for Blade Sovereign.

He was already Eight Star Dou Huang, Dou Huang Peak with Purple Word Seal, which basically meant he could easily crush his opponent.

As the sword strikes reached their full power, each of Yang Shan's normal attacks dealt over 25,000 damage points.

Without the assistance of his left hand, Yang Shan's slashing speed would be slightly slower, but he could still make three slashes within two seconds.

Peng Mao was already finding it very difficult to defend himself.

Yang Shan's swordsmanship was powerful, but what was most crucial was Yang Shan ridiculously fast speed.

Peng Mao even used a Xuan-level movement technique, but Yang Shan was still able to keep up easily, wielding the Blood Roar Blade and attacking him.

Peng Mao's Vitality Shield was dropping rapidly. Sensing danger, he quickly introduced himself, attempting to intimidate others with his presence:

"Your Excellency, do not push your luck! I am an elder of the Lion Underworld Sect!"

Yang Shan slashed Peng Mao back dozens of feet with one stroke, then threw the Blood Roar Blade into the air.

The Sea Heart Flame ignited from Yang Shan's palm and was thrown towards Peng Mao, followed by Extraterrestrial Ghoul Lightning.

The Overload exploded again, accompanied by Yang Shan's mocking words. "Lion Underworld Sect? Never heard of it!"

Peng Mao really wanted to scold Yang Shan.

It would be one thing to say that they lack ability or have a narrow vision.

He's already Eight Star Dou Huang, how could he not know the top ten powers in the Northwest Continent?

But it was Yue Mei who told Yang Shan about the Lion Underworld Sect!

How could he not know? In Yue Mei's view.

Yang Shan wanted to kill Peng Mao without even reaching an agreement with Medusa Queen on the relevant cooperation deal.

Isn't this clearly a case of drawing his sword for her sake? [Ding! Player, please note that Yue Mei has conducted a complex internal analysis of your current actions and reached a positive conclusion. Yue Mei's favorability towards you increases by 3. Current favorability: 56!]

Gaining 11 points of favorability in one day—that's the true value of the Soul Hall’s First Player!

This time, Peng Mao learned his lesson and stayed hidden in the aftermath.

The aftershocks have limited destructive power; if they fly out, you'll get stabbed again.

Taking advantage of this brief moment, Peng Mao began frantically thinking about how to resolve the current perilous situation.

But before he could come up with a good solution, the aftershocks had already subsided.

Yang Shan prepared to draw his knife and attack again.

Xiao Aotian has already started using "Three Thousand Thunder Movement".

"How can I let you be the only one showing off?"

Peng Mao looked down on Xiao Aotian to some extent, after all, Xiao Aotian was only Three Star Dou Huang, far inferior to Yang Shan.

They might as well capture Xiao Aotian and use him as leverage.

Peng Mao was having a sweet dream when he was startled awake by the rising heat.

"Flame Splitting Tsunami Ruler!"

Although the Earth-tier Low-grade Dou Technique with Golden Word Seal is difficult to master, Xiao Aotian obtained the "Flame Splitting Tsunami Ruler" a long time ago.

He should have now mastered the "Flame Splitting Tsunami Ruler" to perfection, so its power is much stronger than before.

How strong is it?

The Ruler Qi, several tens of feet long, exploded, causing the clouds, which were still quite far away in the sky, to shrink considerably in size!

Peng Mao is a wood-attribute cultivator, which puts him at a natural disadvantage when facing Fire Attribute cultivators.

And then we encountered the Fallen Heart Flame!

The actual damage caused by Xiao Aotian's "Flame Splitting Tsunami Ruler" has increased by at least 30%! Since Xiao Aotian wants to show off, Yang Shan is happy to oblige.

Anyway, he's done all the favorability he needed to cultivate.

He just added one more reminder: "Brother Xiao, don't kill him, keep him alive!"

Xiao Aotian's combat strength is still quite commendable. Whether it's attributes, Dou Technique, or techniques, there has been a significant improvement compared to before.

This is definitely not something that can be accomplished simply through talent.

Xiao Aotian must have put in a lot of effort.

With Yang Shan's previous groundwork laid, coupled with the fact that the Heavenly Flames was effective against wood-attribute cultivators, Xiao Aotian dealt with Peng Mao with exceptional ease.

Yang Shan also provided a reference comparison for Xiao Aotian's actual combat strength.

If we disregard the speed difference and don't count Cheng E's "Dark Soul Mist" and "Cloud Piercing Flicking Finger," the three Xiao Aotian should have a chance to kill him!

To kill him with certainty, it would probably take six Xiao Aotian, and they would have to coordinate almost perfectly.

Xiao Aotian probably still thinks that the gap between him and Yang Shan is not so insurmountable.

But in reality, Xiao Aotian could truly be considered a "unit of measurement in combat" by Yang Shan.

However, Xiao Aotian is already very strong.

So far, only Xiao Aotian and Su Yitang have been able to keep up with Yang Shan's pace; the other players are still far behind.

Although in Battle Through the Heavens the Heavens, every player has the opportunity to rise to prominence.

However, through Xiao Aotian, Yang Shan was certain that before the Central Plains version was released, no player would be able to "match" him.

Yang Shan gave Xiao Aotian plenty of face, allowing him to fully demonstrate his combat prowess.

Peng Mao's Dou Qi Armor was completely burned away by the Fallen Heart Flame.

After depleting Peng Mao's health by 80%, Xiao Aotian knocked Peng Mao unconscious with a single chop to the neck.

He carried Peng Mao back, his face full of disdain. "With this level of skill, you dare to block the way!"

Hua She'er also sincerely praised, "Xiao Tribute, what excellent skills you have!"

Xiao Aotian so proud of himself that his chin practically flew to the sky after receiving the praise.

That's how players are; in a game, being praised for their skill is the greatest affirmation they can receive.

Because he was with Yue Mei, Yang Shan naturally couldn't take a shortcut through the Space Wormhole.

They could only proceed step by step by using their Dou Qi Transformation Wings.

Fortunately, Xiao Aotian's flight speed was also relatively fast.

But the Hua She'er is slower.

With Yang Shan's private message guidance, Xiao Aotian, under the pretext of speeding up the journey, took Hua She'er's hand.

It would have been better if they hadn't touched each other's hands, because the moment they did, Hua She'er's face flushed red, and her favorability rating even increased! Having personally experienced how a single action could boost favorability, Xiao Aotian frantically sent private messages to Yang Shan:

"Sentimental Bro, please start your classes! I'll pay you whatever it takes!"

Yang Shan really does have plans to start teaching!

And preparations are already underway.

However, the course cannot start now; it must wait until the preview version of the "Guan Zhong and Bao Shuya's Friendship Shuya) is implemented!

According to Yang Shan's prediction, it's highly likely to be Version 2.2! Five days later, Yang Shan was holding Yue Mei, while Xiao Aotian was leading Hua She'er.

The four flew to the outside of the Snake- Serpent-People tribe Serpent-People Temple.

Medusa Queen approached the reception room.

Xiao Aotian was overjoyed.

It seems he holds a significant place in Medusa Queen's heart, as she was actually willing to personally come out to greet him!

"Little Friend Yang Shan, you must be tired from your journey!"

Xiao Aotian: "."

Yang Shan simply nodded slightly, then put Yue Mei down:

"Yue Mei is seriously injured, let her rest first."

Medusa Queen looked at Peng Mao, who was being carried by Xiao Aotian: "Did he do it?"

Yang Shan: "Yes, we'll interrogate them in a bit."

Medusa Queen stepped forward and handed Yue Mei a substandard Storage Ring: "Yue Mei, you've worked hard, get some rest."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Yue Mei stood there, somewhat awkwardly.

Yang Shan said with dissatisfaction, "What are you still standing there for?"

Yue Mei definitely wanted to stay.

But fearing he might displease Yang Shan, he had no choice but to bow and take his leave.

At this moment, Medusa Queen looked at Xiao Aotian and said, "Xiao Tribute, thank you for traveling all the way from the Black-Corner Region."

Xiao Aotian thought to himself, "Finally, he's been brought up."

Xiao Aotian still vividly remembered how Yang Shan had taught him how to seduce Hua She'er, so he decided to follow Yang Shan's example and only nodded slightly at Medusa.

Medusa Queen did not show any displeasure.

However, Xiao Aotian received a system notification that Medusa's favorability towards him had decreased by 1!

Xiao Aotian panicked and quickly sent a private message to Yang Shan: "Damn it, Boss Yang, why are we both using the same emoji? Medusa trying to lower my favorability rating?"

Yang Shan: "No, are you out of your mind? What kind of status or position do I have? I give Medusa attitude because I have the right! Do you?"

Xiao Aotian: "No."

Yang Shan: "Then what are you so arrogant about!"

Xiao Aotian wanted to cry but had no tears.

Medusa Queen led the two into the reception room and then spoke:

"The main reason I invited Little Friend Yang Shan and Xiao Tribute here is to ask you two to use your respective Heavenly Flames to help me complete my bloodline advancement!"

Yang Shan sat in the chair and said leisurely, "Is that all?"

Medusa Queen: "I need to go into seclusion for a month to get myself into the best condition. However, recently, the Lion Underworld Sect has been coveting the Spirit Stone Mine of my Serpent-People tribe. Therefore, during my seclusion, I ask that you two help me protect the Serpent-People tribe."

Yang Shan took a sip of tea:

"The Lion Underworld Sect can easily be ranked among the top ten in the entire Northwest Continent. Its sect leader, Shi Tian, is Seven-Star Dou Zong. Queen, with your current strength as One-Star Dou Zong, how many moves do you think you can withstand?"

Medusa Queen paused for a moment before replying, "At most ten moves, but Shi Tian still has to consider the Mulan Empire and Luoyan Empire, which are closer to the Lion Underworld Sect, so he probably won't come in person."

"His absence now doesn't mean he won't come in the future. Besides, neither you nor I can accurately assess just how strong the Lion Underworld Sect is right now."

Yang Shan pointed to Peng Mao, who was lying unconscious on the ground. "Why don't we ask him first!"

Medusa Queen took a deep breath:

"Little Friend Yang Shan is right. Please give me some time. Hua She'er!"

Hua She'er, who had been guarding the gate, came in:

"Your Majesty, what are your orders?"

"Take him away. We must extract everything he knows about the Lion Underworld Sect!"

"Yes, sir!"

Hua She'er's interrogation was probably quite professional, or perhaps Peng Mao was simply a wise man who knew when to yield.

About twenty minutes later, Hua She'er returned.

Hua She'er revealed a lot of information.

The most crucial one is:

"Your Majesty, recently two Seven-Star Dou Zong have joined Shi Tian's side, which is why Lion Underworld Sect has been making more moves. Those two mysterious Seven-Star Dou Zong are from the Soul Hall, but Peng Mao doesn't know what kind of force the Soul Hall is."

"Soul Hall."

Medusa Queen's expression turned solemn. "I've only heard of such a power in the last year or two. I never imagined that Shi Tian would cooperate with the Soul Hall!"

Yang Shan: "Three Seven-Star Dou Zong, Queen, you're not asking me to take care of the Serpent-People tribe, you're asking me to save the entire Serpent-People tribe!"

Medusa Queen sighed, "It seems that Little Friend Yang Shan is unwilling to offend the Lion Underworld Sect. I can understand that; the Lion Underworld Sect is indeed too powerful now."

"It's not that we can't afford to offend them."

At this point, Yang Shan laughed:

"You need to pay more!"