The Misty Cloud Sect's Wedding Invitation

"I didn't expect that this devouring of the Heavenly Flames would take so long and still not be completed."

On the last floor of the Heavenly Flame Training Pagoda, Xiao Yuan looked at Xiao Yan, who was sitting on the Qing Lian Platform and still engaged in a tug-of-war with the Fallen Heart Flame, and shook his head helplessly.

"After all, it is Heavenly Flames that has grown to be comparable to Dou Zong powerhouse. It is naturally not easy to devour and refine it. However, after this, the little guy's strength will probably be greatly improved."

The Yao Lao stood to the side, stroking his beard with a smile, and said leisurely.

Because the timing of the capture was precise enough, the Fallen Heart Flame was not in good condition. At this moment, without the Underground Magma World below Jia Nan Academy to provide a continuous source of energy, it was only a matter of time before it was worn down by Xiao Yan.

During this process, even he, as the teacher, was powerless to help; Xiao Yan had to rely on himself.

After six months of intensive training, Xiao Yuan's alchemy skills have broken through the fifth grade barrier. Although his success rate in refining Sixth Grade Pill is not as high as that of Han Feng, who is known as the Medicine Emperor, Xiao Yuan can now be considered a Sixth Grade Alchemist.

"Teacher, speaking of which, the academy should be on holiday tomorrow. Judging from Xiao Yan's condition, he will probably have to come back for another six months or even a year. Now I am already an eight- Dou Wang, and my alchemy skills have also improved considerably. I plan to go back to the Jia Ma Empire to see how the Xiao Clan is doing."

Xiao Yuan glanced at Xiao Yan, then turned to Yao Lao and spoke.

"Well, the Fallen Heart Flame was not devoured after all, and it still poses some threat to me. Xiao Yan's condition is quite stable now, so it's time for me to leave for a while."

The Yao Lao pondered for a moment upon hearing this, then nodded.

After all, the only thing that could pose a threat to Xiao Yan here was the Fallen Heart Flame.

"Oh right, we need to leave a message for Xiao Yan, so that he won't wake up and find that we're all gone."

Xiao Yuan was indeed meticulous. He deliberately left behind a jade slip containing a message before taking off the black Storage Ring where Yao Lao was staying, putting it on his hand, and leaving the last level of the Heavenly Flame Training Pagoda.

After greeting Great Elder Su Qian, Xiao Yuan led Xiao Yu and the rest of the Xiao Clan family on their journey home.

The boundless blue sky is dotted with lazy clouds that only move slightly when a gentle breeze blows. Sunlight streams down from the clouds, illuminating the towering mountains below with warmth.

Suddenly, the desolate sky was filled with the sound of gusts of wind. Then, small black dots appeared on the edge of the sky. Moments later, the dots carried the wind and transformed into a flying magical beast exuding a ferocious aura. With a low growl, it swept past. Beside it were several figures with Douqi Wings on their backs; clearly, they were all Dou Wang expert! "Tsk, I didn't expect the Great Elder to be so generous, even lending you the academy's Gryphon."

Lin Xiuya said with a smile as he flew.

"I never expected the Great Elder to take such good care of me."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yuan shrugged slightly, glanced at Xiao Yu and the others on the Gryphon, and said in a calm tone.

"So, none of you are planning to go home?"

Immediately afterwards, Xiao Yuan's somewhat helpless gaze fell upon Liu Qing, Yan Hao, Wu Hao, Hu Jia, and Zi Yan, who was putting a pill into her mouth.

"We're quite curious too, what kind of family could raise two freaks like you!"

Yan Hao laughed heartily.

"Um."

Liu Qing echoed this, but he was clearly not a talkative person.

"That's right, and Xun'er also came to the academy with you. How come everyone in your family is so talented?"

Hu Jia also chimed in from the side.

"I have nowhere else to go, so I'll just consider it as traveling the continent with you."

Although Wu Hao's expression remained as indifferent as ever, his words carried a hint of warmth.

"Tch, I don't care about all that. Once you go back, who knows how long it will be before you come back? If you don't give me any food, I'm sure I'll starve to death."

Zi Yan shook her head, chewing on a pill, and said somewhat indistinctly.

"Okay, okay."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yuan was at a loss for words. After all, it was hard to refuse such a kind invitation. They were classmates and had a good relationship. Since the other person wanted to follow him and try his luck, he naturally had to give it his full support.

Moreover, these people are a significant help to the Xiao Clan at this stage.

Speaking of which, besides bringing his own people home, Xiao Yuan originally intended to bring the young girl Qing Ning home with him.

However, the girl refused, saying she wanted to stay in the academy to cultivate diligently and strive to gain the qualification to enter the Inner Academy as soon as possible.

In just one year, her strength soared from the Nine Stages Dou Qi to the second- Dou Shi.

The effort involved was considerable.

But she didn't forget that her lifespan was limited. If she couldn't break through to the Dou Wang level by the age of twenty, her appearance would begin to age, which would be unacceptable news for any woman.

Xiao Yuan couldn't force this stubborn girl, so he could only respect her choice and gave her a lot of pills that would help with her cultivation.

The journey was quite smooth, but the travel was rather tedious, so Xiao Yuan could only focus his attention on cultivation.

This led to him accidentally breaking through to the Nine-Star Dou Wang when he was nearing the border of the Jia Ma Empire. This terrifying cultivation speed left Lin Xiuya, Liu Qing, Yan Hao, who had just broken through to the Dou Wang, speechless.

Seeing Xiao Yuan cultivate while traveling and actually break through to the first star level is truly unbelievable.

But Xiao Yuan broke through right under their noses, so they had no choice but to believe it.

It's really uncomfortable.

In the Imperial Capital of the Jia Ma Empire, at the Xiao Residence, three figures sat amidst a slightly somber atmosphere.

"Ya Fei, why did you call us here in such a hurry? What happened?"

Below the hall, Hai Bodong, dressed in a light blue robe, frowned slightly as he looked at the beautiful woman sitting elegantly in front of him and spoke first.

"Hehe, yes, Ya Fei, what happened?"

On the other side of the hall, Xiao Zhan looked at his daughter-in-law and asked with a smile.

"The reason I rushed to summon Hai Lao and Uncle Xiao is because I received some bad news." Ya Fei tapped her slender finger lightly on the table, then frowned slightly and said, "The Misty Cloud Sect just sent out wedding invitations and invited major forces in the Imperial Capital."

"Wedding invitation?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhan was taken aback, not understanding what was so special about this matter that would make Ya Fei specially summon them.

"A wedding invitation from the Misty Cloud Sect?" Upon hearing this, Hai Bodong frowned and asked, "What are the contents of the invitation?"

"It is said that the previous sect leader Yun Shan, has emerged from seclusion and advanced to the Dou Zong. He is preparing to arrange for Yun Yun and Gu He to get married, which can be considered a double celebration."

Ya Fei's expression was solemn, yet also somewhat enigmatic.

"That old monster Yun Shan has advanced to the Dou Zong? And he's even arranging for Yun Yun and Gu He to get married?"

Upon hearing this, Hai Bodong's pupils contracted, and his tone became somewhat gloomy.

In the past year, although his strength has been completely restored to its peak, and he has even advanced to the level of Six-Star Dou Emperor, he is still somewhat confident that he can fight against a Dou Huang Peak, but he really can't beat Dou Zong expert!

As for why he felt the urge to hit someone, it was naturally because Hai Bodong knew that Yun Yun and Xiao Yuan's relationship was such that he could not ignore the matter no matter what.

"It seems that this former sect leader of the Misty Cloud Sect hopes to completely bind Gu He to the Misty Cloud Sect, but such actions suggest that he has great ambitions."

Ya Fei pondered for a moment.

"I'll go to the Misty Cloud Sect first, Ya Fei, and find a way to deliver this message to Xiao Yuan."

With that, Hai Bodong's figure flashed away in an instant.

"This?"

Xiao Zhan was a little confused and looked at his daughter-in-law.

Seeing Xiao Zhan's puzzled expression, Ya Fei didn't know how to speak.

Hai Lao had revealed some details about Yun Yun's relationship with Xiao Yuan before, but now she was officially engaged to Xiao Yuan. Because of her trust in Xiao Yuan Xiao Yuan, she didn't think he would do something like starting something and then abandoning it. At most, he might be a bit fickle, so she wouldn't make trouble for him in such a way.

However, while understanding is one thing, it's not easy for her to tell Xiao Zhan about this without any reservations.

Misty Cloud Sect, a secluded main hall in the Back Mountain.

In the empty hall, all was silent. In the center of the hall, a woman of unparalleled beauty in white sat quietly on a prayer mat, her eyelids tightly closed.

"Creak."

In the empty hall, a sound of a door opening suddenly rang out. Then, the tightly closed hall door slowly opened, and a ray of moonlight spread in from the outside, finally enveloping the woman in white like a thin silver veil, making her look like a fairy from the heavens, filled with an indescribable nobility and etherealness.

The door opened, and an elderly figure slowly walked in. He stopped not far from the woman in white and said with a faint smile, "Yun'er, are you still angry with your teacher?"

Hearing the aged voice, the woman in white slowly opened her tightly closed eyes. Her jewel-like eyes, reflecting the moonlight, possessed an unusual charm, further enhancing her noble and ethereal face, making one feel ashamed of their own appearance. This familiar face was none other than Misty Cloud Sect Master of the Yun Yun! A year had passed in the blink of an eye, yet it had not left the slightest trace on her face. On the contrary, with the passage of time, her noble temperament had become even more profound. However, beneath that nobility, there seemed to be a hint of aloofness that she had not possessed in her youth.

"What brings you to this Forbidden Hall, teacher?"

The woman in white glanced at the old man in front of her, but did not get up. There was a hint of self-mockery in her voice.

"Sigh, Yun'er, you're still the same old you. For the sake of some young brat, have you forgotten all the guidance and training your teacher has given you?"

The old man sighed, then said with a hint of disappointment.

"I will always remember your guidance over the years, Teacher." Yun Yun's Yun Yun face was slightly bitter. After a moment, she murmured, "But I am not your tool. I don't like Gu He. You might as well kill me if you force me like this, Teacher."

"He's just a junior with some talent, what's there for you to be attached to?" Upon hearing Yun Yun mention Xiao Yuan, the old man's face immediately turned ugly. He waved his sleeve and sneered, "Besides, that kid was originally Nalan Yanran's fiancé. If word gets out, it won't be good for your reputation. How can he compare to Gu He even slightly?"

Hearing Yun Shan's words, Yun Yun shook her head and remained silent.

"Alright, I'm not here to talk about that guy with you. Once you forget about that brat, I'll let you regain your position as sect leader. But for now, you should just stay here!" The unpleasant atmosphere made Yun Shan frown.

"Teacher, I've thought it through. I can't marry Gu He. I don't like him!"

Gritting her teeth, Yun Yun also unusually shouted angrily in a deep voice.

"Yun Yun, you're getting bolder and bolder! How dare you speak to me like that!" Yun Shan's face turned cold as he rebuked her, then with a flick of his sleeve, he turned and walked out of the hall. "My mind is made up. It's time for a change in the fortunes of the Jia Ma Empire!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Yun Shan took a step and walked out of the main hall. With a wave of his sleeves, the heavy doors of the main hall slammed shut.

Gazing at the tightly closed door, Yun Yun clenched her jade-like hands. After a moment, a hint of sadness, born of heartbreak, appeared on her once radiant face. She couldn't help but cross her arms and hug herself tightly.

It seemed that only the familiar touch of the clothes in her palm could offer her some solace.

"Xiao Yuan."

Yun Yun murmured to herself, but her heart grew colder and colder.

She would rather die than marry Gu He.

After leaving the Forbidden Hall, Yun Shan returned to the empty main hall. A moment later, in a dark corner of the main hall, a shadow writhed, and then a black mist emerged strangely!

"Hehehe, you're quite decisive. To bind that alchemist to the Misty Cloud Sect, you're willing to offer up a Dou Huang expert's disciple. That's truly surprising!"

Black mist churned and floated to the center of the hall, from which a sinister voice slowly emanated.

"Hmph, what's it to you now?"

Yun Shan responded coldly upon hearing this.

"It has nothing to do with me. As long as you take care of the Jia Ma Empire and can find what I need in the Xiao Clan, that will be enough."

The chilling voice echoed through the hall, sending shivers down one's spine.

"Now that the Xiao Clan and the Mittel Family are on good terms, taking action against them will definitely provoke a backlash from the other major forces. Naturally, we need to make more preparations, otherwise, if they unite, even my Misty Cloud Sect will not be able to handle it!"

Yun Shan responded coldly upon hearing this.

"It doesn't matter what you do, I don't care. But there's one thing you need to understand: our Soul Hall can help you break through to the Dou Zong level, but we can also bring you back to your original form. The Hall Master personally oversaw this matter, so pay close attention. After all, cultivation is not easy! Hehehe!"

The black mist drifted aimlessly, and after letting out a cold laugh, it mysteriously dissipated in a ripple. Hearing the words "Palace Master," which were as powerful as Yun Shan, the man's face turned slightly pale. He stared at the spot where the black mist had disappeared, his fist slowly clenched, and a sinister glint flashed in his eyes.