I Can't Be Bothered Explaining, and You're Not Worth Hearing It
"Where did this arrogant brat come from, daring to spout nonsense on my Hong Clan's territory!"
A furious shout rang out, and a figure flew out of the Hong Family Manor. After that, a dozen or so figures with wings on their backs flew out one after another, all of whom were clearly powerful experts above the Dou Wang level.
They were dressed in red robes and wore the Hong Clan family crest on their chests.
Xiao Yuan's arrogant behavior obviously attracted a lot of attention, and many curious eyes swept over Xiao Yuan.
With its azure wind and thunder Dou Qi Wings and the aura of Peak Dou Wang, it seemed impossible for it to defeat the Hong Clan.
With a whoosh, lightning flashed, and an old man dressed in a gray robe appeared, standing in mid-air with his hands tucked into his sleeves and his body leaning against the back of a chair. On his chest was a silver-blue badge, on which was drawn a tower, with lightning crackling around it.
Dou Zong?
Xiao Yuan narrowed his eyes as he looked at the gray-robed old man.
This old man should be a cultivator of Lightning Attribute Dou Qi. His strength is not bad, seemingly around the level of a three or Four-Star Dou Zong. However, in Xiao Yuan's eyes, he is ultimately just a nobody, at most similar to Yun Shan, and not worth fearing.
"Boy, you just said you wanted to use the Hong Clan's entire fortune as a betrothal gift?"
Hong Li asked with an icy expression.
Xiao Yuan's words just now were an insult to the Hong Clan, which was utterly despicable.
Are you deaf? Do I have to repeat myself to you a second time?
Xiao Yuan frowned and asked.
"Very well, a mere Dou Wang dares to humiliate my Hong Clan like this? Today we will take you down as an example!"
Hong Li was so angry that he laughed, and immediately flapped his wings and flew towards Xiao Yuan.
Seeing this, Xiao Yuan stood still, motionless.
When Hong Li entered within ten meters of him, Xiao Yuan had a sudden thought.
Boom! Dark golden flames erupted and then quickly retreated back into Xiao Yuan's body.
Xiao Yuan's aura surged once again, reaching the level of Six-Star Dou Emperor.
The Qi Gathering Palaces Infusion Method!
Immediately afterwards, another secret technique was unleashed. Within the Azure Wood Qi Gathering Palaces, the Dou Qi surged, and the Dou Qi from the five Qi Mansion converged in one place. Xiao Yuan's aura actually soared again, directly returning to the Dou Zong level!
Immediately afterwards, Xiao Yuan's figure blurred, a flash of silver Space Power appeared in front of Hong Li, and his fair hand gripped Hong Li's neck.
"Make an example of someone? Go find your son!"
Xiao Yuan's smile was chilling, and dark golden Heavenly Flames erupted from his palm, instantly reducing Hong Li to ashes!
"How is that possible!"
The Hong Clan members and the Dou Zong elder of the Wind and Thunder Pavilion were also shocked to see this. This young man had actually killed Hong Li, who had one foot in the Dou Zong realm, in a single exchange.
Moreover, what secret technique did this young man use to elevate his strength by an entire major level?
It should be noted that even the renowned Burning Flame Valley secret technique in Central State, the Heavenly Flame Three Mysterious Transformations, requires three different types of Heavenly Flames of considerable rank to theoretically enable a Dou Wang to reach the Dou Zong.
Who exactly is this young man? He possesses such powerful secret techniques; could he be backed by some hidden super-powerful force? "Whoosh!"
The next moment, Azure Lightning Flash, Xiao Yuan's body trembled slightly, and then screams of agony rose and fell from the heads of the Hong Clan's experts.
They were not Xiao Yuan and did not have such terrifying ability to fight beyond their level. At this moment, they were being crushed by Xiao Yuan in terms of cultivation level, so they were almost unilaterally slaughtered by Xiao Yuan.
The reason for the previous standoff with Hong Chen was that he wanted to see the Dou Technique of the Wind and Thunder Pavilion and also to familiarize himself with his weakened power.
But now, when he goes all out, he has reached some of the level he had before he was sealed, so his combat power is naturally beyond question.
Looking at the three Dou Huang expert from the Hong Clan who had died in the blink of an eye, the people from the Wind and Thunder Pavilion could no longer sit still. They glanced at the spot where Xiao Yuan had been standing and saw a blue lightning afterimage gradually dissipate!
"Three Thousand Lightning Movement?"
As one of the Four Great Elders of the Wind and Thunder North Pavilion, Shen Yun was naturally quite familiar with his family's Dou Technique. Although it was azure Lightning Attribute Dou Qi, its characteristics clearly indicated that he had used the Three Thousand Lightning Movement! Moreover, this kid was even more proficient in the Three Thousand Lightning Movement than him? While he was still in shock, five more Dou Wang- level experts from the Hong Clan were annihilated.
Shen Yun was shocked by this scene. This young man's combat power was terrifyingly high, and the dark golden flames on his palms were likely a Heavenly Flames! However, Xiao Yuan was on guard, and Shen Yun couldn't catch up with him when he unleashed the Three Thousand Lightning Movement. In the blink of an eye, all the flying experts of the Hong Clan were wiped out! "Boy, you are indeed ruthless, but how do you explain stealing the secret techniques of my Wind and Thunder Pavilion? There is absolutely no disciple like you in the Wind and Thunder Pavilion!"
Shen Yun snorted coldly, and the aura of Four-Star Dou Zong erupted.
Xiao Yuan frowned slightly. So he had been recognized after all. But so what? At this moment, the Han Clan family finally arrived late. They stared wide-eyed at Xiao Yuan, who was standing on the void.
Is he really Dou Zong expert? But where are the Hong Clan members? Then, they looked around blankly and found that there was only one Dou Zong elder confronting Xiao Yuan, but not a single member of the Hong Clan was in sight.
Their gazes swept over the Gray-Clothed Old Man, and when they settled on the badge on the elder's chest, Han Chi and the others' expressions changed slightly. "A member of the Wind and Thunder Pavilion?"
"May I ask your name, sir?"
Han Chi cupped his hands in greeting and said politely that even though Wind and Thunder North Pavilion was only one of the four Wind and Thunder Pavilion, its strength was still much greater than that of the Han Clan, so he naturally dared not be negligent.
"I am Shen Yun of the Wind and Thunder North Pavilion".
The Gray-Clothed Old Man raised his eyes, his tone remaining as calm as ever.
"Shen Yun? Is Elder Yun of the Four Great Elders of the North Pavilion, known as the Wind Cloud Lightning and Thunder Elders?" Upon hearing this, Han Chi's heart tightened slightly, and he hurriedly asked.
"As expected of the Han Clan, they seem to know quite a bit about my Wind and Thunder North Pavilion," the Gray-Clothed Old Man said with a faint smile.
"Elder Shen, you flatter me. The Four Great Elders Wind, Wind Cloud Lightning and Thunder are renowned throughout the Northern Region of the Central Plains. How could I not know them?" Han Chi cupped his hands and smiled, then tentatively asked, "Elder Shen, what's this?"
The Gray-Clothed Old Man waved his hand, interrupting Han Chi's words. He glanced at Xiao Yuan, whose expression had remained largely unchanged throughout, and slowly said, "I had met your Han Clan's surviving Great Elder a few times back then, so I won't make things difficult for you. I can indeed put aside the matter of this boy killing Hong Li and the others for the time being. But before that, this person must honestly explain to me where the Three Thousand Lightning Movement he cultivates came from."
As he finished speaking, Shen Yun's expression suddenly turned much colder. The Three Thousand Lightning Movement held special significance for their Wind and Thunder Pavilion. Not only was it one of the top movement techniques of the Wind and Thunder Pavilion, but only by cultivating the Three Thousand Lightning Movement to its highest level could one be qualified to cultivate the Wind and Thunder Pavilion's signature technique.
The Three Thousand Lightning Illusionary Body! The Three Thousand Lightning Illusionary Body play a crucial role in the Wind and Thunder Pavilion's current status in the Central Plains Continent, but their cultivation is extremely difficult. One of the conditions is to cultivate the Three Thousand Lightning Movement to the highest level. Over the years, even within the entire Wind and Thunder Pavilion, very few people have been able to successfully cultivate them.
It can be said that the Three Thousand Lightning Illusionary Body is an advanced method of the Three Thousand Lightning Movement. Therefore, the Wind and Thunder Pavilion keeps this Dou Technique extremely secret. Unless you are a core disciple of the inner pavilion, you are not qualified to practice it. However, now, we suddenly see Xiao Yuan use this movement Dou Technique. No wonder this old guy is so moved.
Upon hearing Shen Yun's words, Han Chi and the others' expressions changed, and they stared at Xiao Yuan in astonishment. Clearly, they found it unbelievable that he had actually killed Hong Li, Half-Step Dou Zong, and the rest of the Hong Clan, and that he also possessed the unique skills of the Wind and Thunder Pavilion.
"These Three Thousand Lightning Movement were just something I obtained by chance at the Black-Corner Region Trade Fair. May I ask Elder Shen, if you suddenly obtained a scroll of Earth-rank movement and Dou Technique, would you discard it or cultivate it yourself?" Xiao Yuan raised his eyes, looked at the Gray-Clothed Old Man, and said indifferently.
"Obtained by chance?" Shen Yun sneered and said, "More than ten years ago, an outsider sneaked into my Wind and Thunder Pavilion's Library Pavilion and stole many Cultivation Methods and Combat Skills, including the Three Thousand Lightning Movement. I wonder if you have any connection with that person?"
"If you want to condemn someone, you can always find a pretext. As expected, the Wind and Thunder Pavilion has nothing good to offer. They couldn't even protect their own Dou Technique, yet they won't let others cultivate them. Since that's the case, why should I bother proving my innocence? I'm too lazy to talk, and you're not worthy to listen!"
Xiao Yuan responded with a cold laugh to the old man's immediate attempt to label him.
Hearing this, Han Chi frowned. He hadn't expected his son-in-law to be so sharp. However, the Wind and Thunder Pavilion was really not to be trifled with! As Han Chi hesitated, his sleeve was suddenly tugged. He turned his head and saw that even the usually aloof Han Yue had a pleading look on her face.
With a wry smile, Han Chi sighed. His daughter was now completely ensnared by the young man in front of him.
"Old Shen, this matter is probably a misunderstanding. If we talk it out, we should be able to resolve it. Why be so tense?" Han Chi cupped his hands to Shen Yun and said politely with a smile.
"This matter has nothing to do with your Han Clan. The Three Thousand Lightning Movement is one of the only secret techniques of the Wind and Thunder Pavilion that cannot be passed on to outsiders, so this matter must not be resolved peacefully." Shen Yun glanced coldly at Han Chi, then turned his gaze to Xiao Yuan and said indifferently, "You have two choices: one, come back to the Wind and Thunder North Pavilion with me and let the North Pavilion Master decide how to deal with you; two, I will kill you on the spot. In any case, the Three Thousand Lightning Movement must not fall into the hands of outsiders."
Hearing Shen Yun's words, which left no room for negotiation, the Hong Clan in the Hong Family Manor below, who had all died, immediately showed joy. However, Han Chi and the others looked quite grim, and Han Yue's already fair face turned deathly pale.
"Old Shen." Han Chi opened his mouth, as if he wanted to say something.
"Han Chi, I'm only speaking to you out of respect for the Han Clan's Great Elder. Don't be ungrateful. This is not something you can interfere with. If you really get involved, you'll incur the wrath of the Wind and Thunder Pavilion, and your Han Clan may not be able to withstand that!"
Shen Yun suddenly shouted coldly.
Hearing Shen Yun's cold rebuke, Han Chi's expression changed slightly. The gap between the Han Clan and the Wind and Thunder Pavilion was simply too great. If the other party wanted to destroy them, it would only take a moment.
"Uncle Han, don't worry. I have killed all the experts of the Hong Clan. As for the people in the manor, anyone who resists will die from their bodies exploding. You can accept this betrothal gift later."
As for the Wind and Thunder Pavilion, that's a personal matter for this junior, and has nothing to do with the Han Clan. I'll handle it myself. Let alone a Wind and Thunder North Pavilion, even if it were the Wind and Thunder Pavilion, if it dared to touch the Han Clan, I would annihilate it without hesitation!"
As Han Chi struggled internally, a laugh rang out, startling him. He looked up and saw Xiao Yuan's confident smile and sharp, assertive aura.
"My son-in-law's magnanimity truly makes me feel ashamed, but I am not only Yue Er's father, but also the head of the Han Clan. Every word and action I take must be responsible for the entire Han Clan. In the current situation, it is indeed inconvenient for us to get involved." Han Chi clenched his fist slightly upon hearing this, then sighed softly. But soon, he changed the subject and said, "But I trust Yue Er's judgment. She won't misjudge people. In any case, the Han Clan will not stand by and watch you get into trouble! But if it really comes to a critical moment, perhaps some choices will have to be made. You must take Yue Er with you. She has a younger sister named Han Xue, you must take her with you too. As for the rest, leave them to your uncle!"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yuan frowned.
That's not right.
Han Chi seems to be entrusting his children to someone else. It seems that if he were to take the two sisters away, he, as the head of the family, would probably have to die to appease the anger of the Wind and Thunder Pavilion.
That won't do!
If that's really the case, then I'd really be letting down Senior Han Yue.
"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."
Xiao Yuan nodded, then turned and walked through the void toward Shen Yun.
"Heh, I didn't expect you to have some sense of loyalty." Shen Yun sneered, his withered hand slowly emerging from his sleeve, and said calmly, "Since that's the case, do you want to come with me to the Wind and Thunder North Pavilion yourself, or do I have to cripple you?"
Looking at Shen Yun's indifferent expression, Xiao Yuan shook his head, a mocking smile playing on his lips, "I have no interest in the Wind and Thunder Pavilion, so I'm not going!"
Shen Yun nodded slightly, his eyes blazing with killing intent.
"That means we have to choose the second option."
Xiao Yuan slowly raised his head, a hint of arrogance flashing across his handsome face, giving him a somewhat eerie air.
"As for crippling me, to be honest, with your strength that's not even up to Five Star Dou Zong, you're not qualified!"
Xiao Yuan's words stunned everyone in the Han Clan. Although Xiao Yuan's aura was at the Dou Zong level, it was clearly only at the one-star level. Even if he had killed Hong Li and the others, it seemed that he was not qualified to speak to a Four-Star Dou Zong level expert like this. The people in the Hong Family Manor below sneered. In their view, Xiao Yuan's Shen Yun was simply courting death!
Han Chi felt that he could see through the handsome young man in front of him even more.
Han Yue clenched her fists, biting her red lips with her pearly teeth. She suddenly felt that she shouldn't have acted impulsively and dragged Xiao Yuan into this trouble. If she hadn't spoken up, Xiao Yuan wouldn't have gotten involved in the matter between the Han Clan and the Hong Clan, and he wouldn't have revealed that he possessed the Three Thousand Lightning Movement Technique, thus bringing trouble upon himself.
Although they knew that Xiao Yuan was powerful and confident in dealing with Shen Yun, the Wind and Thunder Pavilion was a well-known force in Central State with a Dou Zun expert!
Shen Yun is nothing, but what if Thunder Venerable himself came?