Begin the Killing
Hearing the hushed voices around them, the guards' expressions changed. Xiao Yuan and Xiao Yan's names were renowned even among these Ancient Race. It was quite a miracle that the once-declining Xiao Clan could produce such brilliant talents.
Xiao Yuan glanced at them indifferently, too lazy to bother with them, and casually tossed the jade slip over. The latter and the others quickly caught it, examined it, and then breathed a sigh of relief. He then swung a beam of light at his hand, which struck the giant gate, causing the space above it to fluctuate and distort.
"The three of you, please enter. Someone will escort you to the clan's territory."
This time, the guards were much more respectful. In this world, strength always reigns supreme. Xiao Yuan's strength was comparable to some of the Grand Elder of their Yao Clan, so how could they dare to offend him?
Xiao Yuan nodded, glanced back at Yao Lao behind him, who took a deep breath and nodded slowly. Then, the three of them moved and simultaneously entered the distorted space.
The moment they entered the space, their vision blurred slightly, and the mountain range in front of them transformed into a lush green plain. On the plain, there were enormous birds and beasts with extremely large bodies and wingspans of several hundred feet.
"This way, please, gentlemen."
As soon as Xiao Yuan and his two companions landed, a member of the Yao Clan dressed in armor quickly approached and led them onto the back of a giant bird. At that moment, hundreds of figures were already standing on the bird's back, creating a lively scene.
Having experience with the Ancient Clan, Xiao Yuan was not unfamiliar with this situation. He did not talk to anyone, but instead found a secluded spot with Yao Lao and quietly gazed at the vast plain.
After the three of them came up, the giant bird flapped its huge wings, and finally rode the gale, soaring into the distance and quickly flying towards the depths of the space where the Yao Clan was located.
This flight continued for about half an hour before Xiao Yuan felt the giant bird's speed gradually slow down. Looking into the distance, he saw the clouds disperse, and a towering mountain appeared in his field of vision. On the mountain, he could vaguely see a group of grand halls and buildings, and countless columns of smoke slowly rose into the air, filled with a rich fragrance of elixirs.
The giant bird circled the mountain once before landing on a plaza. Xiao Yuan and the other two slowly walked down. Yao Lao stared blankly at the familiar buildings around him.
Xiao Yuan and Xiao Yan naturally didn't disturb Yao Lao's absent-mindedness. One of them was dressed in white, and the other in black. The two figures, one in white and one in black, stood quietly beside him like two bodyguards, their eyes slightly narrowed, ignoring the strange looks from those around them.
In the bustling square, the three people standing still stood out conspicuously. So, just a few minutes later, a somewhat familiar, old, cold laugh slowly reached Xiao Yuan and the other two's ears.
"So it was you three who were so ignorant of the rules. However, Yao Chen, I'm rather surprised that someone expelled from the clan like you actually has the nerve to come back."
The pedestrians around slowed their pace and, seeing the old man with a cold smile slowly approaching, all consciously stepped back a little.
"Yao Wangui"
Xiao Yuan slowly opened his hands, which had been tucked into his sleeves, a hint of impatience flashing in his eyes. Why did this stupid dog still dare to come out and seek death? The crowd in the square dispersed like flowing water, and then a group of figures dressed in the robes of the Yao Clan slowly approached. Strange and slightly disdainful gazes swept back and forth over the Yao Lao. At the head of them was an old man with a slightly gloomy face and thin lips like the edge of a knife. This man was none other than Yao Wangui, the Medicine Clan elder whom Xiao Yuan had met outside the Demon Fire Space Yao Wangui ago. He was in charge of punishments within the Yao Clan and had a deep grudge against the Yao Clan Yao Lao Elder.
"Yao Chen? Tch, isn't he just a useless fellow who was expelled from my Yao Clan?"
"You're an old man, and you can't just stay quietly. You insist on coming to my Yao Clan to humiliate yourself."
"Yes, hehe, Elder, with your status, what's the point of talking to this abandoned person?"
Those who surrounded Yao Wangui understood from his earlier words that he was extremely displeased with Xiao Yuan and his companions. Immediately, a chorus of fawning and flattery rose and fell. Yao Wangui held a very high position in the Yao Clan. If one could gain his favor, one's status in the clan would rise rapidly. Therefore, there was never a shortage of such people around Yao Wangui.
Yao Wangui quite enjoyed this somewhat unusual feeling of being fawned over. Therefore, wherever he went in the clan, he was always surrounded by a large group of sycophants. Although these people sometimes didn't even recognize those who mocked him, they were very good at reading people's expressions. If Yao Wangui's expression was unfriendly, they would naturally not hold back their words. Besides, in the Yao Clan, who would dare to do anything to them? While these guys were being merciless with their words, their gazes towards Xiao Yuan and the other two became increasingly harsh, as if this was how they could gain Yao Wangui's favor.
This scene made those in the square who were not from the Yao Clan secretly shake their heads. These Ancient Race were closed off and looked down on everything in the Central State. However, they also came from the Central State and naturally knew the fame and current status of Xiao Yuan, Yao Chen, and Xiao Yan in the Central State.
To put it bluntly, someone like Yao Wangui, who was slapped to the ground by Xiao Yuan, still dares to jump up and mock others; that's practically suicide.
Moreover, everyone knows that Yao Chen, who has now regained his youth, is most outstanding not because of his own achievements, nor because of any other external factors, but because of his two disciples.
Xiao Yuan and Xiao Yan, who have only been in Central State for a few years or a decade, have already become Dou Sheng level experts, and are also Ninth Grade Alchemist.
An ordinary person would be proud to have trained such a disciple.
This medicine master brought out two!
And each one is more formidable than the last! Moreover, Xiao Yuan is notoriously ruthless.
After killing many of his enemies, including Dou Zong, Dou Zun, and even Half-Saint level experts, he turned them into puppets and left them to guard the gate of the Starfall Pavilion.
This matter can be attested to by many forces, including the Wind and Thunder Pavilion, Ice River Valley, Tianming Sect, Xuanming Sect, and Soul Hall.
But no one thought Xiao Yuan was difficult to get along with.
Because besides being ruthless, Xiao Yuan was also known for being loyal and affectionate. The massacre of the Wind and Thunder Pavilion back then was all for the sake of a woman in a fit of rage.
The same is true of the Ice River Valley.
The Tianming Sect seems to be the same.
The Soul Hall, well, that's because of his teacher Yao Chen.
News had already spread throughout Central State that the Soul Hall Master and his group were prevented from escaping the Demon Fire Space by Xiao Yuan while they were vying for the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame.
Xiao Yuan then broke through the spatial barrier and returned to Central State.
The Lord of the Soul Hall remained completely silent; rumors circulated that Hall of Souls Master was most likely dead.
In the square, the sect leaders or Grand Elder from the Central State exchanged glances, but with complicated expressions, they stepped back a little. They did not offer any support for Yao Wangui just because this was the Yao Clan.
They knew Xiao Yuan too well. This handsome young man, who was the envy of even women, was not some refined and gentle gentleman.
They just hoped that if a fight broke out, the blood wouldn't splatter on them.
"That old bastard Yao Wangui, he's just asking for trouble."
Some people looked at Xiao Yuan's slightly narrowed eyes, but couldn't help thinking with a hint of schadenfreude.
On the other hand, the three Ninth Grade Alchemist of the Starfall Pavilion seem much easier to deal with than those stubborn fools of the Yao Clan! "Teacher, leave everything to me. If they don't send the Clan Monument, I will take it myself. You just need to leave your names on the Clan Monument."
A broad smile appeared on Xiao Yuan's face as he spoke to the Yao Lao.
The Yao Lao is quite handsome now. He has witnessed his disciple's womanizing skills since childhood. Xuan Yi and Green Fairy from the Flower Sect, who have long been favored by him, are now completely infatuated with him. If it weren't for the fact that Han Shanshan's matter has not been resolved, Xiao Yuan would even suspect that the Yao Lao could produce a few junior brothers and sisters for him.
Therefore, apart from the Clan Monument and Han Shanshan, Yao Lao had no regrets.
Now that another wish is about to be fulfilled, he has a feeling he can't quite describe.
"Hmph!" Yao Wangui, whose face had been smiling because of the flattering voices around him, suddenly turned cold upon hearing this and sneered, "Outcasts are not qualified to leave their words on the Yao Clan's Clan Monument. Yao Chen, don't be delusional! This is the Yao Clan now, not the Central State. No matter how strong you are, you have to grovel in the Yao Clan!"
"The elder is right. It is already the greatest favor our clan has done to allow you to participate in the Medicine Ceremony again. Yao Chen, do not push your luck and be ungrateful."
"Does someone as despised as you even have the right to leave a mark on the Clan Monument?"
"Tch, Elder Wan Gui, why don't you go directly to the Elder Council and have them expel these three to avoid polluting your eyes?"
Upon seeing that Yao Wangui showed signs of anger, the group of guys beside him were overjoyed and started chattering again.
"Laugh!"
The next moment, everyone around Yao Wangui who had made a sound was burned to ashes from the inside out by invisible flames that appeared out of nowhere.
The sudden change startled everyone. Turning their gazes, they discovered that an invisible flame was rising in Xiao Yan's palm, and a terrifyingly high temperature instantly raised the surrounding temperature, making people feel as if they were in the sweltering heat of summer, and their hearts were also burning with heat.
"It's the heartfire of the Fallen Heart Flame!"
Many knowledgeable people were shocked.
"Xiao Yan, how dare you! This is my Yao Clan!"
Yao Wangui was also startled by this scene, and his face quickly darkened as he shouted sternly.
"To us, the teacher is like a father figure. How could you say such things to our faces? Do you really want to die?"
Xiao Yuan flexed his wrists, then said with a cold smile.
It seems the warning given to the Yao Clan last time was too lenient.
"Smack!"
The next moment, Yao Wangui's body tumbled in mid-air, and then a pool of blood mixed with all the teeth in his mouth was spat out. After he landed, everyone saw a blood-red handprint on his face that was chilling.
"Old dog, those two slaps last time didn't wake you up, did they?"
Xiao Yuan's smile appeared somewhat ferocious.
"Last time I was just careless, which allowed you to succeed in your sneak attack. This time, in my Yao Clan, you are doomed!"
Yao Wangui's eyes also turned red. Xiao Yuan slapped him again in front of countless people. This humiliation almost made him lose his mind.
"Medicine Clan Iron Guards, seize this arrogant man!"
Yao Wangui suddenly pointed his finger at Xiao Yuan and shouted sharply.
"Yes!"
As soon as Yao Wangui shouted, dozens of figures flashed out from the square, clad in black iron armor and wielding spears, surrounding Xiao Yuan. With a low shout, they attacked simultaneously, their fierce Dou Qi qi striking at the vital points around the latter's body.
"Bang!"
Gunfire flashed, but when their spears struck their targets and Yao Wangui's scream suddenly rang out, everyone felt a chill run down their spines.
"Spatial Displacement, you've advanced to Six Star Dou Sheng!?"
Yao Wangui, who had been brutally attacked by his own teammates, quickly unleashed his Dou Qi to shove away the useless Iron Guards. He didn't even bother to heal his own injuries and stared in horror at Xiao Yuan, who had appeared in the spot where he had originally been.
"What?! Six Star Dou Sheng!!!"
The onlookers were stunned! Yao Wangui was filled with remorse.
If he had known Xiao Yuan had reached this level, he wouldn't have dared to spout such nonsense.
Now they're in a bind.
But in any case, he had to stall until the clan's strongest members arrived.
So, he took a sudden step forward, and the powerful aura of a mid-stage Four-Star Dou Sheng erupted without reservation. Instantly, the surrounding crowd was forced back dozens of meters. Even the sect leaders or Grand Elder of other sects and forces showed solemn expressions. Although Yao Wangui's demeanor was not great, his strength was undeniable. Xiao Yuan looked at Yao Wangui, who had unleashed his aura to the extreme, but instead of showing any solemnity, he slowly shook his head, lifted his foot slightly, and walked slowly towards the latter. With each step, an aura more than ten times more terrifying than Yao Wangui surged out like a tidal wave, causing many people to change their expressions on the spot.
"Five Star Dou Sheng?!"
The terrifying aura that suddenly swept out from the square immediately shocked many powerful figures. Their gazes toward the young figure were filled with even more awe. Such strength was among the top even among Ancient Race like the Yao Clan.
"This Xiao Yuan truly lives up to his reputation."
The various sects exchanged glances, each seeing a hint of solemnity and a sigh in the other's eyes.
Such a brilliant young person is truly enviable! But is it five stars or six stars?
As Xiao Yuan unleashed his aura, Yao Wangui's expression turned quite ugly. He hadn't expected that in just over a year, Xiao Yuan had not only caught up with him but had also left him far behind. However, the Spatial Displacement he had just experienced was not something Five Star Dou Sheng could perform.
But then he realized that Xiao Yuan seemed to possess some of the abilities of the Void Ancient Dragon Tribe.
If that's the case, it might buy us some time.