Wretched Yun Shan

Mittel Tengshan said, "Elder Hai, Lord Su will eventually leave. He is only going to the Black Corner Region now, but in a few years, he will likely head to the Central Plains.

"When that time comes, if the Mite'er Family has not produced a second Dou Zong expert, what do you think will happen to us?"

Hai Bodong frowned.

Mittel Tengshan smiled. "Leaving everything else aside, the Misty Cloud Sect alone will never let us off.

"So, the Mite'er Family's top priority is to do everything in our power to help you break through to Dou Zong while Lord Su is still protecting us!

"You have taken six Ice Skin Spirit Cleansing Pills. That should greatly shorten the time needed for you to advance to Dou Zong. As for me... we can discuss that later."

"Teng Shan, don't be so pessimistic."

Hai Bodong wanted to speak but stopped himself. He knew Mittel Tengshan was telling the truth and did not know how to refute him.

In terms of cultivation, Mittel Tengshan was no match for him. But when it came to eloquence, ten Hai Bodongs could not compare to one Mittel Tengshan.

In the end, Hai Bodong could not withstand Mittel Tengshan's persuasion and accepted all the Ice Skin Spirit Cleansing Pills.

Hai Bodong said solemnly, "I do not possess Lord Su's abilities, but if I become a Dou Zong, I will definitely help you break through to Dou Huang in the future!"

"Hahaha... Why are you saying such distant words between us?"

Their hearty laughter rang through the Mite'er Family estate.

Within the residence, Su Yun's Soul Power slowly swept across the area.

The bond between these two is truly sincere. It is enviable... When will I have companions or a Dao partner who support one another?

Deceiving heaven and concealing the world, Practice Falsehood to Achieve Truth—someone like him could never bare his heart to others and regard them as close friends from the very beginning.

If this loneliness was the pain that had to be endured to reach the pinnacle, then he was willing to endure it!

One month later, Xiao Yi Xian had completely mastered the Dou Qi within her body. It was also the day of parting.

"This journey is long. You must take good care of yourself... As Lord Su's disciple, you must be under a great deal of pressure, right?"

Ya Fei held Xiao Yi Xian's soft hand and spoke gently.

Xiao Yi Xian smiled sweetly. "Teacher treats me very well. Sister Ya Fei, take care of yourself too. I will come back to see you later."

Having lived under the same roof, the two women had grown close. Ya Fei treated Xiao Yi Xian like a younger sister.

"Xian'er, it is time to depart."

Dressed in snow-white robes, Su Yun stood with his hands behind his back atop the Amethyst Winged Lion King's head. As the fierce wind howled, his robes fluttered, his sleeves rolling like drifting clouds and snapping loudly in the wind.

"Go on," Ya Fei said softly.

Xiao Yi Xian nodded slightly. With a light tap of her toes against the ground, violet-blue Dou Qi Wings unfurled from her back. She soared into the air and landed steadily upon the Amethyst Winged Lion King's broad back.

Hai Bodong and Mittel Tengshan spoke in unison, "May you soar ten thousand miles, my lord, and attain profound mastery of the martial path!"

"You have my thanks." Su Yun nodded.

"Roar!"

The Amethyst Winged Lion King threw back its head and roared. Its enormous purple wings spread wide enough to blot out the sky, then beat heavily, stirring up a hurricane. Its body became a streak of purple light and vanished beyond the horizon in an instant.

Su Yun's movements drew the attention of many. The major powers of the Imperial Capital were especially concerned.

Within the imperial palace, Yao Ye wore a complicated expression. The Imperial Family had declined to this extent—even her great-grandfather had died in battle at Black Sky City. They no longer dared entertain any petty thoughts.

"Hahaha..."

At the peak of Misty Cloud Mountain, Yun Shan stood with his hair disheveled. His black robes whipped wildly in the air, wisps of dark qi surfacing across his face as he let out a mad laugh.

"He has finally left! From now on, this Jia Ma Empire belongs to my Misty Cloud Sect... Hahaha!"

The birds and beasts dwelling among the mountains scattered in fright at the sound.

Just then, a Dou Qi streak capable of Burning Heaven Boiling Sea shot in from beyond the sky. Wherever it passed, space shook and warped, while a blazing trail of flame hundreds of zhang long scorched through the air, like heavenly punishment descending!

"No!"

Yun Shan's eyes bulged with fury as Dou Qi surged from his entire body. In an instant, nine shimmering azure energy barriers condensed before him.

Yet the Azure Flame streak sliced through them as easily as a sharp blade through thin paper. Nine shattering sounds rang out at once, like glass falling to the ground!

"Sssht—!"

The violent Azure Flame streak pierced straight through Yun Shan's body. A hole the size of a bowl was burned through his chest, and the wound was charred black.

Yun Shan staggered back several steps, lowering his head in disbelief to look at the hollow in his chest. Then, with one misstep into empty air, he tumbled heavily from the peak of Misty Cloud Mountain.

"Teacher!" Yun Yun cried out.

In the shadows, Protector Wu trembled in fear.

"That useless piece of trash! I wasted so much effort helping him advance to Dou Zong... No matter what, he should not have celebrated so early!"

Protector Wu cursed under his breath. Recalling the Azure Flame streak that had just torn through the sky, he grew even more terrified.

That attack—let alone Yun Shan, even he could not guarantee that he could receive it safely!

"After half a year of secluded cultivation, that man has become even more unfathomable... Fortunately, he has already left the Jia Ma Empire. As long as he does not interfere with my capture of the Xiao Clan remnants, who cares what he does?

"It is just a pity about Yun Shan, that Dou Zong thug."

With that thought, Protector Wu cursed Yun Shan a few more times.

Elsewhere.

Su Yun slowly lowered his hand. Wisps of Azure Flame still coiled around his fingers, and the mountain wind scattered the last remnants of heat.

Xiao Yi Xian knelt beside Su Yun, her eyes full of admiration. "Teacher, that move was so powerful."

Su Yun smiled. "Want to learn it?"

Xiao Yi Xian's eyes lit up as she nodded repeatedly. "Yes, yes!"

"This move is not difficult. I will teach it to you once you break through to Dou Zong."

Su Yun's broad hand gently rested atop her head. Xiao Yi Xian narrowed her eyes and rubbed against his palm.

The Black Corner Region was a chaotic land filled with danger and opportunity. It consisted of continuous mountain ranges, rifts, and wastelands, with numerous powerful factions dividing it among themselves. The smell of blood lingered in the air year-round.

By the time Su Yun and the others arrived in the Black Corner Region, ten days had passed.

"Master, we have arrived."

The Amethyst Winged Lion King panted heavily. The Jia Ma Empire was extremely far from the Black Corner Region. It had flown at full speed for ten days without resting for even a moment and was quite exhausted.

"As a magical beast, your endurance leaves something to be desired," Su Yun said coldly.

The Amethyst Winged Lion King grinned ingratiatingly. "Master is right. This subordinate is too short... If I had some pills bestowed by Master, perhaps I could last longer."

"When did you learn that human habit of flattery?" Su Yun shook his head, took a Jade Bottle from his Storage Ring, and casually tossed it to the Amethyst Winged Lion King. Inside were ten blood-red pills.

During his half year of secluded cultivation, aside from consuming pills to improve his cultivation, he had also refined quite a few pills. Though they were useless to him, they were suitable for casually rewarding his subordinates.

"Thank you, Master!"

Overjoyed, the Amethyst Winged Lion King was about to swallow the entire Jade Bottle.

Su Yun suddenly said, "If you want to explode and die, then eat them like that."

The Amethyst Winged Lion King stiffened.

"One pill every three months. Do not be greedy."

"Yes!"

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