Elder Yao Appears

"Friend, Jia Nan Academy has always kept to itself and avoided interfering with your affairs. Are you sure you want to get involved in this? Although your power is great, the Dean Jia Nan Academy is still alive. If you retreat now, we can let this matter go. Otherwise, when the Dean returns, we will definitely not let this go!" After knocking the Golden Silver Elders back with a single blow, Su Qian immediately spoke with a threat.

"Heh heh, this isn't your Jia Nan Academy's territory. You come here to cause trouble, and you don't even allow others to fight back? In that case, let your Dean come looking for my Soul Hall!" Faced with Su Qian's threat, Iron Protector immediately mocked with a strange laugh.

As soon as he finished speaking, Iron Protector looked at Lin Ming and said, "Alright, kid, you should be proud of yourself for being able to withstand one of my attacks. Now, prepare to die! The soul of a 6th Grade Alchemist is extremely rare in this Northwest region."

"You want to get involved, huh? Fine, I'll grant your wish. Since you don't want to leave, then don't leave!" Seeing the Iron Protector's arrogant and domineering demeanor, Lin Ming immediately spoke fiercely.

"Boy, you still want to keep me here? Heh heh! Not much skill, but quite the big mouth. However, since you're about to die, this Protector will let you off the hook and send you on your way." With the Iron Protector's eerie cackling laughter, the pitch-black iron chain came rushing towards him again.

"Ding ding ding!"

Just as the iron chain was about to reach Lin Ming, it suddenly emitted a series of clanging sounds.

"Who? Who is it? Get out here for me, Protector!" Iron Protector roared as his Soul Chain was blocked.

As the roar subsided, a somewhat ethereal figure slowly appeared beside Lin Ming.

The sudden appearance of this figure stunned everyone. Such an abrupt appearance was something only someone at the Dou Ancestor Realm could accomplish.

In the Northwest Continent, even Dou Zong is considered top-tier combat power. Let alone within the Black Corner Region. Now, this suddenly appearing Dou Zong could directly play a decisive role in this great battle. Therefore, everyone present was stunned by the appearance of this figure.

"This... this is Soul Body? It seems the Soul Power I sensed in that forest was this person's." Looking at the drifting Soul Body, Su Qian frowned slightly and immediately said it to himself.

However, upon learning that this person was Lin Ming's helper, Su Qian and the Jia Nan Academy were naturally filled with excitement.

"Soul Body with the Dou Ancestor Cultivation! Hehe, as long as I capture you and this kid together, I will not only be able to exceed the mission's requirements, but the level of this Protector will definitely be able to be raised to the level of Earth Tier Protector." After a moment of surprise and doubt, Iron Protector immediately revealed his joy.

It should be noted that the hierarchy within the Soul Hall is extremely strict. Even the lowest-ranking Protector is divided into three categories: Heaven, Earth, and Man. Above the Protector are the highly respected Venerable Elder, whose strength is unmatched even across the entire Dou Qi Continent.

Currently, this Iron Protector is merely a low-level Human Tier Protector, someone anyone can easily bully. Therefore, his desire to level up is stronger than anyone else's.

These Protector of the Soul Hall are all Soul Body. If they want to improve their strength, they can only do so by leveling up. Therefore, regardless of the reason, Iron Protector wants to capture Lin Ming and Elder Yao's Soul Body and take them back.

"Elder Yao, please block this person for me. I'll give them a big one." Lin Ming said to the Heavenly Flame Venerate had appeared.

"Leave it to me! It'll be good for this old man to stretch his muscles a bit." Upon hearing Lin Ming's suggestion, Heavenly Flame Venerate immediately nodded in reply.

"Heh heh! A Soul Body dares to come out and find my Soul Hall? He's really tired of living!" Upon hearing Elder Yao's words, Killing Intent flashed in the eyes of Iron Protector, and he then snorted coldly.

With a cold snort, Iron Protector flicked his finger, and a crisp clanging sound immediately resounded through the sky. Then, the iron chain, accompanied by a piercing whooshing sound, swung fiercely towards Elder Yao like the tentacles of an octopus.

Despite the Iron Protector's astonishing motives, Elder Yao remained unmoved. He immediately pointed his finger and struck a point on the chain with lightning speed.

With the selection made, a burst of fierce power erupted, forcefully knocking away the oncoming chains.

In the sky, as Elder Yao and Iron Protector clashed, the battle that had just stopped resumed.

Seeing this, Lin Ming didn't delay any longer. He tightened his grip on the Star Dragon Saber once more, and his fighting Dou Qi surged forth instantly.

The surrounding lawns quickly became overgrown and desolate. The Jade Bamboo planted by Han Feng in Feng City also began to wither and decay at a speed like autumn leaves being swept away by the wind.

Lin Ming's sudden and terrifying energy fluctuations also attracted the attention of the powerful figures from both sides around him. Immediately, horrified gazes were cast over him, finally settling on the Star Dragon Saber in Lin Ming's hand. When they felt the desolate and terrifying energy emanating from the dark blade, everyone's expression changed drastically.

"This, this fluctuation, it can't be produced by Earth Tier Low-grade Dou Technique!" Such a commotion could not be kept from everyone, so after a few breaths, the person from the Black Corner Region spoke up timidly again.

Today, these figures, who can be considered overlords of the Black Corner Region, have experienced a profound sense of powerlessness far too many times.

First, Hu Gan from the Jia Nan Academy revealed his Dou Ancestor Cultivation. Then, Han Feng revealed his Half-step Dou Ancestor cultivation level, which canceled out Hu Gan. Then, Lin Ming forcefully killed Fan Lao in a short time. After that, the people from the Soul Hall appeared, but not long after, a Soul Body with Dou Zong combat power appeared from the Jia Nan Academy side.

These fluctuations have made them feel that while they are not cannon fodder in this battle, they are just playing a minor role.

But now, Lin Ming is causing trouble again! Just the sensation of this fluctuation is enough to make them tremble with fear.

"Iron Protector, since you want to get involved, then stay here forever!" Lin Ming said with a sinister tone as he sensed that the energy within the Star Dragon Saber had been fully gathered.

With his gaze fixed on the knife in Lin Ming's hand, sensing the terrifying energy contained within it, Iron Protector's expression immediately turned grim. He realized that this time, it seemed he was about to make a huge mistake.