Ancient Manor Deal, A Great Battle Is About to Begin

In the Three Prefectures of the Eastern Region, there sat an ancient, dilapidated, and secluded residence.

The courtyard walls were towering, the doors and windows were tightly shut, and there wasn't even a shadow of a person in the vicinity. Only the several sharp, hidden auras lurking near the entrance indicated that this place was far from ordinary.

In the center of the courtyard, two groups of people stood facing each other from a distance.

One side belonged to the men of Zhu San, the wealthiest man on the Hidden Dragon Continent. Leading them was a round, chubby old man with fair skin and small eyes squinted into slits, his entire demeanor exuding shrewdness and slickness. Behind him stood four burly men with broad shoulders and thick waists, working together to carry a massive, snow-white beast carcass five meters in length.

The beast had a tiger's head, sharp claws, and bone spurs along its back, exuding a terrifying aura—it was a Xiantian demonic beast, the Saber-Toothed Tiger.

The tiger carcass was entirely intact, its skin and flesh uncorrupted, with a faint, delicate fragrance wafting from it. The chubby old man glanced at the beast and smiled triumphantly: "Commander Yi Yan, rest assured. Master Zhu San had Langan Powder sprinkled over the tiger carcass long ago. I guarantee that even if this Saber-Toothed Tiger is left for a year or a half, it won't show the slightest sign of decay. All sixteen back spurs are present, and the sharp claws are completely intact, not a single bit missing."

Yi Yan was clad in black iron armor, his expression cold and stern, followed by several Tyrant Dragon Army death soldiers with heavy, steady auras. He swept his gaze over the Saber-Toothed Tiger, confirmed everything was in order, and then slowly produced a palm-sized jade box that shimmered with seven-colored light.

Inside the box was one of the Three Heaven-Reaching Charts that Xiang Guang had entrusted to him.

"Master Zhu San is indeed a man of his word." Yi Yan's voice was low as he handed over the jade box. "This is the Heaven-Reaching Chart treasured by His Majesty. See for yourself."

The chubby old man's eyes lit up, and he hurriedly took the jade box with both hands, carefully opening a corner. Inside lay a primitive and majestic chart, its patterns profound and its spiritual light restrained—it was indeed the legendary Heaven-Reaching Chart. He was instantly overjoyed: "That's right! It is exactly this! The deal is—"

"BOOM—!"

A deafening explosion suddenly erupted!

A massive cloud of thick white smoke surged out from all around the residence, instantly filling the entire courtyard and obliterating all visibility!

"Who is it?!"

"An ambush!"

Yi Yan's expression changed drastically, and the Tyrant Dragon Army instantly formed a defensive formation. The chubby old man on Zhu San's side was so frightened he shrank his neck, hurriedly clutching the jade box containing the Heaven-Reaching Chart tightly to his chest.

Three figures walked slowly out from within the smoke.

The person in the lead was none other than Lian Yan from the Eastern Suppressing Prince Mansion.

Standing on his left and right were two white-haired elders, their auras withered yet unfathomable; one look was enough to tell they were veteran experts who had lived in seclusion for many years.

Lian Yan held a long saber, its tip pointing obliquely at the ground, his laughter echoing through the smoke: "Yi Yan, does Xiang Guang's Tyrant Dragon Army dare to act so recklessly in the Three Prefectures of the Eastern Region?"

"Lian Yan! Qin De's men!" Yi Yan's pupils constricted. "You actually dare to intercept His Majesty's trade!"

"Trade?" Lian Yan sneered. "Whether it is the Saber-Toothed Tiger materials or the Heaven-Reaching Chart, anything that is detrimental to my Qin Family must be left behind today!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the two elders stepped forward simultaneously. The spiritual power of the late Xiantian stage erupted, causing everyone in the courtyard to feel a sudden tightness in their chests, unable to breathe.

The chubby old man was scared out of his wits, clutching the jade box as he tried to shrink back: "You... you dare to touch Master Zhu San's men!"

"Zhu San?" Lian Yan's eyes turned cold. "In the Three Prefectures of the Eastern Region, it is not his turn to run wild!"

The fierce battle was on the verge of breaking out.

Yi Yan knew there would be no easy way out today, so he let out a sharp shout: "Tyrant Dragon Army, protect the tiger carcass and the Heaven-Reaching Chart, and fight your way out! At the same time, send a message—tell my father, Yi Qingyu, to rush here immediately!"

He knew very well that he could not hold off Lian Yan and the two elders on his own.

Only by waiting for his father, the Xiantian peak expert Yi Qingyu, to arrive would there be a glimmer of hope for survival.

At this moment, outside the residence, a black shadow was hidden in the treetops, quietly watching the chaotic battle inside.

A black mask, holding twin swords.

It was Qin Yu.

He had just been having a pleasant conversation with his father, Prince Qin De, when he received a secret report from the Heavenly Net—a top-secret trade was taking place in the Three Prefectures of the Eastern Region, involving the Heaven-Reaching Chart and a Xiantian demonic beast. Qin De immediately ordered him to come and investigate in secret under the identity of "Meteor".

Qin Yu watched the chaos in the courtyard, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

The Saber-Toothed Tiger, the Heaven-Reaching Chart, the Tyrant Dragon Army, Zhu San, Grandpa Lian...

This trade was far more dangerous than he had imagined.

"Xiang Guang, Father, Zhu San... they are all involved."

He gripped his spiritual weapon tightly, quietly waiting for the best moment to strike.

This time, he was once again that assassin who shook three dynasties—Meteor.