Xiao Lao San Is Stimulated

The Hall of Souls plays the game of framing and scapegoating with masterful skill. Not only did they fool the simple-minded Xiao Yan, but they've also already extended their reach into the Heavenly Snake Mansion.

Several Dou Ancestor powerhouses lurking within the Heavenly Snake Mansion, upon quietly receiving news from a branch hall, immediately sprang into action.

"Regarding this Misty Cloud Empire, what are the opinions of the elders and the Mansion Lord?"

Within the grand hall of the Heavenly Snake Mansion, an old woman sat upright. Her strength was that of a five-star Dou Venerate. Though not as powerful as the Lion Underworld Sect's Shi Tian, she was still considered a top-tier expert on the entire Northwestern Continent.

This old woman was named She Qingqing, the Supreme Elder of the Heavenly Snake Mansion. She was already three hundred years old.

Though her appearance was withered now, in her youth, she and the previous Medusa Queen of the Serpent people were known as the "Twin Beauties of the Northwest." Alas, time spares no one. As the years passed, her fearsome and beautiful reputation that once shook the world faded into obscurity.

"Supreme Elder, I believe we should foster good relations with this Misty Cloud Empire," said Mansion Lord She Xiuyue solemnly.

"According to the intelligence sent back by our Heavenly Snake Mansion's scouts, the Misty Cloud Sect does indeed possess an unfathomably profound ancestor. Although we don't know the true strength of this ancestor, there's no need for our Heavenly Snake Mansion to clash with them. As long as there are no conflicts of interest between the two sides, I believe it's best to maintain friendly relations."

Upon hearing She Xiuyue's analysis, the elders nodded in agreement, finding the plan feasible.

"Hmm, Xiuyue, you've indeed grown a lot," She Qingqing smiled with satisfaction.

"I've heard that the Misty Cloud Empire has been established in the heartland of the Misty Cloud Sect. Then, our Heavenly Snake Mansion shall dispatch envoys to present congratulatory gifts. This will also serve as an opportunity to probe and see what kind of existence this Misty Cloud Ancestor truly is."

As she spoke, She Qingqing's brow suddenly furrowed. She suddenly sensed a trace of evil murderous aura drifting within the Heavenly Snake Mansion. The Venerates in other halls also felt the same and flew out of their halls to investigate.

They saw that the area where the outer disciples of the Heavenly Snake Mansion resided was in ruins. Over thirty disciples lay scattered in pools of blood. Their bodies were either pulverized into meat paste or reduced to mere skeletons. The manner of their deaths was exceptionally brutal.

"What in the world is going on?" She Xiuyue's eyebrows shot up, her exquisite face filled with rage. Someone dared to come to the Heavenly Snake Mansion and slaughter their disciples. She would never let these people off.

"Mansion Lord, Supreme Elder, look over there," an old woman pointed with shock at several bloody characters on a distant wall.

"First destroy the Heavenly Snake, then the Lion Underworld, only then shall our Misty Cloud rule the Northwest."

The elders gasped sharply. So, the deaths of these outer disciples were the work of the Misty Cloud Sect.

The Misty Cloud Sect was simply too arrogant.

They had originally intended to foster good relations with the Misty Cloud Sect, but it seemed there was no longer any need. Such an arrogant and overbearing force could not be allowed to exist on the Northwestern Continent; it had to be eradicated.

"Damn the Misty Cloud Sect, do they really think my Heavenly Snake Mansion is easy to bully?" She Xiuyue's phoenix eyes widened, and she clenched her delicate fists tightly. Then, she looked at She Qingqing beside her and asked, "Supreme Elder, let's fight!"

She Qingqing's old eyes narrowed. At this moment, she couldn't be sure if the Misty Cloud Sect was truly responsible. If it wasn't them, then the Heavenly Snake Mansion might very well be used as a tool for someone else to kill with a borrowed knife, which would be a loss outweighing the gain.

"Hmm? What insignificant pests, come out to this Venerate!"

She Qingqing extended her aged hand and grabbed fiercely at the void to her left. The space in the distance immediately distorted, followed by two cries of agony as they were brought under She Qingqing's control.

A flash of shock crossed everyone's eyes. These two sneaky pests were actually Dou Ancestor level experts. It seemed the opposing force was not to be underestimated!

"Speak, who sent you? Why did you kill my Heavenly Snake Mansion's disciples?" She Qingqing's face was stern.

The two Dou Ancestor powerhouses knew they were doomed. They let out cackling laughter, showing no fear at all.

"You still dare to laugh? Speak quickly, or this Sect Master will kill you all!" She Xiuyue, enraged, drew her sword and slashed off the head of one of them.

Just as she was about to interrogate the other, she saw the body of the remaining Dou Ancestor rapidly expanding, his Dou Qi gradually compressing within his body.

"Not good, this guy is going to self-destruct!" The elders quickly retreated.

"Long live the Misty Cloud Empire!" The Dou Ancestor roared with laughter, his body exploding like a popped balloon with a boom.

She Qingqing sighed. It seemed it really was the Misty Cloud Sect! With a slight sweep of her hand in the void, the exploding energy was channeled into other spaces, posing no threat.

"Supreme Elder, you must believe me now!" She Xiuyue's anger surged, and she said hatefully, "This Misty Cloud Sect is simply a demonic sect, resorting to any means to achieve its goals. They actually want to destroy my Heavenly Snake Mansion. My Heavenly Snake Mansion should eliminate them quickly!"

She Qingqing nodded. "Then let's fight!"

Meanwhile, Xiao Laosan, that foolish fellow, upon hearing that the Xiao Family had been destroyed by the Misty Cloud Sect, felt a surge of rage rush to his head. He was determined to go to the Misty Cloud Sect and cause a huge scene.

Unfortunately, he wasn't Sun Wukong and didn't possess such heaven-reaching abilities. As soon as he flew to the Misty Cloud Sect, he was hit by reality.

Standing in the distance was a Dou Ancestor expert, none other than the old man Yun Shan, wearing his pajamas.

As such a colossal figure appeared, Xiao Yan immediately deflated.

But he still mustered his strength and shouted, "Yun Leng, get out here and hand over my Xiao Family members!"

"Hmm? What do you want, kid?"

Yun Shan was perplexed. He had been swamped with work recently dealing with the expansion of the Misty Cloud Sect. He had finally gotten a stable sleep, only to hear this brat yelling on Misty Cloud Mountain early in the morning. It was truly annoying.

"Sect Master Yun," Xiao Yan said, his eyes filled with coldness as he saw Yun Shan emerge. "Your Misty Cloud Sect's Yun Leng came to my Xiao Family a few days ago and captured my father, Xiao Zhan, and the members of the Xiao Family. Are you aware of this matter?"

"Is there such a thing?" Yun Shan looked puzzled.

"Don't spout your dog-like nonsense, when did this old man go to your Xiao Family?" A mummy wrapped entirely in white bandages appeared beside Yun Shan and cursed at Xiao Yan.

This person was Yun Leng. A few days ago, he had followed the army to conquer the Mu Lan Empire and nearly died under the Xuanyuan Sword. He had barely managed to save his life, only to be slandered by this brat, almost making him roll his eyes in anger.

"Yun Leng, tell me honestly, did you or did you not go to the Xiao Family?" Old man Yun Shan stroked his beard, secretly wondering if Yun Leng had some sort of cloning technique.

"No, Old Sect Master," Yun Leng trembled with anger, swearing on his conscience. He had been affected by the sword qi of the Xuanyuan Sword back then, his body almost shattered, and his legs were almost crippled. Where would he have the energy to go to the Xiao Family? Besides, why would he go to the Xiao Family? To have a tryst with Xiao Zhan?

"You won't hand them over, will you?" Cold light flashed in Xiao Yan's eyes. Instantly, he released the Green Lotus Core Flame from his left hand and the Bone Spirit Cold Flame from his right. The two Heavenly Flames burned fiercely, causing the air to become extremely distorted. At this moment, he clapped his hands together, and to everyone's shock, a fire lotus appeared in his hand.

"What do you think you're doing, kid?" Yun Shan became furious. If this fire lotus were thrown over, it would likely cause heavy casualties among the Misty Cloud Sect disciples.

"Sect Leader Yun, it's best if you don't interfere in this matter. It's a personal grievance between Yun Leng and me," Xiao Yan said through gritted teeth.

"Fine, fine, fine. I won't interfere. As long as you're happy," Yun Shan said, flicking his sleeve and walking away.

This action left Xiao Yan stunned. He's really not going to interfere? But I'm planning to kill Yun Leng!

"Old Sect Leader, you can't just ignore this!" Yun Leng wailed tearfully, his legs trembling from the might of the Fire Lotus.

"Yun Leng, die!"

How could Xiao Yan miss such a perfect opportunity? With a wave of his hand, the Fire Lotus in his palm descended like a meteor, smashing fiercely towards Yun Leng below.

"Myriad Poison Scorpion Pincer!"

An old voice rang out, and a colossal scorpion pincer materialized below Misty Cloud Mountain, directly crushing the Fire Lotus.

Xiao Yan's face turned ashen. The Misty Cloud Sect still had a Dou Ancestor expert? What should he do?

Xie Biyan appeared before everyone and said, "As an elder of the Misty Cloud Sect, since Yun Shan isn't going to handle this, I will."

Yun Shan, who hadn't gone far, turned back and huffed, "You're talking nonsense. What business is it of yours? Meddling busybody."

Xie Biyan's old face turned red. He picked up a washbasin and splashed some water from it, saying, "Fine, fine. Then I won't interfere."

Xie Biyan also left.

Xiao Yan was speechless.

On the open ground below, Yun Leng, still mummified, was left alone once more.

"Yun Leng, die!"

Another Fire Lotus descended from the sky, scaring Yun Leng so much that he wet himself.

But then, something even more exasperating happened. A maiden's voice rang out.

"Pledge, Sword of Victory!"

"Rumble!"

A golden sword beam erupted from the ground, instantly shattering the Fire Lotus.

Saber appeared below and greeted the mummified Yun Leng casually, "The cafeteria is about to serve food. I'm heading there now, you should go soon too!" With that, she turned and left without looking back.

Xiao Yan was speechless.

At this moment, Xiao Yan's mind was blown. Was there any more demoralizing way to be treated?

Three Dou Ancestor experts had effortlessly destroyed his two Fire Lotuses and then just... left so nonchalantly?

Having condensed two Fire Lotuses had already drained Xiao Yan's Soul Power and Dou Qi. But his enemy was right before him, and he couldn't let him go so easily.

Yun Leng was no longer afraid of anything. Seeing Xiao Yan in the sky panting like an ox but still unable to do anything to him, he immediately put his hands on his hips and burst into laughter, then performed a segment of elderly square dancing.

"Come on, Xiao Yan, I'm right here. Come and hit me, you can't hit me, can you? I'm just that powerful. Bring it on, all of you, I'm not afraid of anything. Please target me."

"Aaaargh! I'm furious!" Xiao Yan was so enraged that he spat blood. This time, even if it cost him his life, he would kill this old man.

He struck two Heavenly Flames together again, forming a Fire Lotus. However, this Fire Lotus was clearly not as powerful as the previous two. He fiercely flung it towards the provocatively posing Yun Leng below.

This time, Yun Leng was dumbfounded. Who would have thought Xiao Yan could still use such a killer move?

Although the power of this Fire Lotus had greatly decreased, he was still heavily injured. He was immediately so scared that he scrambled and fled.

"Heh heh, old dog Yun Leng, today you will surely die," Xiao Yan said with a cold smile.

Just as Yun Leng was about to perish, a damned twist occurred again.

"Void Domain!"

A barrier suddenly appeared behind Yun Leng. There was not a trace of air within the barrier. As Xiao Yan's Fire Lotus entered the barrier, it lost its air, unable to continue burning, and finally extinguished slowly.

Xiao Yi Xian, with her black hair, appeared below. It turned out she had comprehended a bit of the Gas-Gas Fruit's abilities and wanted to conduct an experiment. She happened to witness this scene.

"Ah! Xiao Yan, what are you doing here?" Xiao Yi Xian said, her face lighting up with joy upon seeing her old friend.

Xiao Yan floated in the air, dazed, like a walking corpse.

Watching the third Fire Lotus flicker and die, he could no longer bear the blow. With a cry, he spat out his heart's blood and fell from the sky.

Ye Qianqian, inside the great hall, witnessed this scene. She shook her head and softly sang a lament for Xiao Yan, "Can't handle it! Oh, can't handle it..."