Countermeasures

Tang Zhen, the Valley Master of Fenyang Valley, said solemnly, "This boy's strength is definitely no less than mine. To have reached the Dou Zun realm at such a young age is truly monstrous!"

The Second Elder and Third Elder, standing nearby, also said, "The Central Plains are likely to be in turmoil because of this person!"

Tang Zhen suddenly thought, "I really don't know if it's a good thing or a bad thing that our Fenyang Valley owes Xiao Yu this favor!"

Tang Huo'er watched Xiao Yu's departing figure, her beautiful eyes flashing with an unusual light, lost in thought.

Boom!

Deep within a mountain range in the Fenyang Valley, a terrifying aura suddenly emanated. Tang Zhen and the others' expressions changed slightly, and they flew backward in a flash, while Tang Huo'er's face revealed a hint of joy.

"Great-grandfather has emerged from seclusion?"

When the group arrived at the depths of the Fenyang Valley, they found an old man in hemp robes sitting in a secluded bamboo forest. The old man had fiery red hair, just like Tang Zhen, and his complexion was even more ruddy than Tang Zhen's. However, although the old man's complexion was ruddy, there was a trace of unusual Yin energy flashing through it, which suggested that there were some hidden dangers in his body!

When Tang Zhen and his companions arrived, they all respectfully greeted the old man, saying, "Ancestor!"

Tang Huo'er, in a carefree manner, ran behind the old man and started massaging his back, affectionately calling out, "Great-Grandpa!"

"Ah, it's been a long time. Huo'er is still as understanding as ever. Have you found a young man you like? I, your ancestor, will help you propose marriage!" the old man said with a smile.

This old man is none other than the strongest living being in Fenyang Valley, Ancestor Huoyun!

Tang Huo'er said with a mixture of embarrassment and anger, "No, if I did, would I need my great-grandfather's help?"

Ancestor Huoyun chuckled and said, "Hmm, not bad. Our Huo'er is quite straightforward, unlike your father. Over the years, the limelight of Fenyang Valley has been stolen by those sects and valleys!"

Tang Zhen, the Second Elder, and the Third Elder, who were standing to the side, all looked slightly embarrassed. At this moment, a sound of wind breaking came again. Everyone looked over and saw that it was the Great Elder of Fenyang Valley.

The Great Elder looked at Ancestor Huoyun with delight and said, "Ancestor, you've emerged from seclusion?"

The Ancestor Huoyun glanced lightly at the Great Elder, casually picked up a piece of fruit from the stone table in front of him, took a bite, and said, "I suppose so. Did we have some guests in the valley just now?"

Everyone was slightly taken aback, then Tang Zhen said, "Yes, Ancestor, Huo'er rashly tried to tame the Nine Dragon Thunder Gang Flame, so I invited several alchemists to help refine the Fire Bodhi Pill."

Ancestor Huoyun nodded slightly and asked, "How is it? Has the Fire Bodhi Pill been successfully refined?"

"It has been successfully refined," Tang Zhen said.

Ancestor Huoyun then asked, "I just sensed an extremely powerful aura, probably from Peak Dou Zun expert. That's what woke me up. Has that person left yet?"

Upon hearing Ancestor Huoyun's words, Tang Zhen and the others exchanged glances. Tang Zhen then said, "They've already left, but the Ancestor said this person has the strength of Peak Dou Zun?"

Ancestor Huoyun nodded, somewhat puzzled, and said, "After reaching the Peak Dou Zun, there are still Nine Revolutions. Each stage at the Peak Dou Zun requires cultivating one star from the Dou Zun. Only by cultivating to the Peak Nine Revolutions Dou Zun can one be qualified to break through to the Half-Saint. Although that aura just now was that of Peak Dou Zun, I couldn't sense the person's specific strength. That's rather strange!"

Everyone was somewhat surprised upon hearing this. Tang Zhen looked at the Ancestor Huoyun and said, "But that person just now, his age is probably only twenty-one or twenty-two. This..."

"What?" Ancestor Huoyun looked at Tang Zhen with some surprise upon hearing his words.

After a moment of silence, Ancestor Huoyun said, "Tell me in detail about this person's background!"

Tang Zhen said somewhat awkwardly, "Well, we don't really know much about him either. We only know that his name is Xiao Yu, his strength is Dou Zun, but his alchemy skills are also at the Seventh-grade Advanced."

Upon hearing this, the Ancestor Huoyun immediately shouted, "Since you know nothing, why don't you hurry up and investigate!"

"Yes!"

Xiao Yu, who had already left, was unaware of what had happened in Fenyang Valley. Half a day later, Xiao Yu returned to Tianhuang City.

That night, Liu Qing and Lin Yan happily pulled Xiao Yu to drink, eventually getting completely drunk and being helped back by Cai Lin.

Qifeng Mountain is the location of the Wind Thunder Northern Pavilion in the Northern Region of the Central Plains. The Wind Thunder Pavilion is divided into four pavilions: East, Eastern Pavilion is the main one, followed by the West, South, and North Pavilions. However, each of these pavilions is considered a first-class power in Central Plains. The Wind Thunder Pavilion, which combines the four pavilions, is a giant in the Northern Region of the Central Plains.

Among the four pavilions in Central Plains, the Wind Thunder Pavilion is ostensibly the strongest. However, in general, the Starfall Pavilion, though low-key, is truly the strongest, especially with Venerable Wind being Four Star Peak Dou Zun. Once Yao Lao is resurrected and returns, the Starfall Pavilion will likely be unable to remain low-key even if it wants to.

Qifeng Mountain is extremely steep, with its summit shrouded in a layer of clouds and mist, resembling Immortal Realm, and Wind Thunder Northern Pavilion stands here.

In the main hall of the North Thunder Tower, which gleamed with silver lightning, Elder Shen Yun and three other old men in different robes stood. On the silver throne at the top sat a figure dressed in silver robes, whose silver-gray eyes sent chills down one's spine. This was Fei Tian, Pavilion Master of the Wind Thunder Northern Pavilion, with the strength of Peak Eight-Star Dou Zong.

The four figures standing below were the four elders of the Wind Cloud Thunder Lightning Wind Thunder Northern Pavilion, all of whom possessed the strength of Five-Star Dou Zong.

Fei Tian waved his hand, and a letter shot towards the four of them. Elder Shen Yun caught it, unfolded it, and saw that it was a letter from the Hong Family of North Sky City. After reading it, he handed it to the other three elders.

Fei Tian looked at the four elders and said, "This is a letter of appeal from the Hong Family. Elder Shen Yun, you came back from the Hong Family, so tell everyone what's going on!"

"Yes, Pavilion Master!" Elder Shen Yun then recounted everything he had seen at the Hong Family.

Upon hearing that a super powerhouse like Dou Zun had appeared, the other three exclaimed in surprise, "Dou Zun expert?"

Fei Tian looked at everyone and said, "The gifts sent by the Hong Family have been delivered, and the Dou Zun who appeared in North Sky City has now left. The helpers hired by the Han Family have also left North Sky City."

The four elders exchanged bewildered glances upon hearing Fei Tian's words. Then, Elder Shen Yun stepped forward and asked, "What does the Pavilion Master mean?"

Fei Tian, "You've all seen this letter. What the Hong Family said makes some sense. The Han Family and our Wind Thunder Pavilion have always been at odds. If the Hong Family were to annex the Han Family and then increase North Sky City's revenue by 20% as tribute to our Wind Thunder Pavilion, it would be more profitable than a business deal!"

Elder Lei, standing to the side, frowned and said, "However, that Dou Zun expert is also related to the Han Family. If we harm the Han Family Han Family, and that Dou Zun wants to stand up for them, I'm afraid my Wind Thunder Pavilion won't be able to withstand it!"

This was also what Fei Tian was worried about. A super strong person like Dou Zun was too powerful for their Wind Thunder Northern Pavilion. Even with Venerable Lei protecting him, he was still worried!