On the way back to Star Fall Pavilion with Xiao Yan and Xiao Yi Xian, Yao Chen was in high spirits. Not only had he obtained the Three Thousand Burning Flame, he had also successfully formed an alliance with Danta. More importantly, he had eliminated Old Man Mu Gu, whom the Soul Hall had sent after him. Every so often, he even hummed a little tune.
As they passed through the forest outside Star Fall Pavilion, Yao Chen suddenly sensed two extraordinarily powerful auras.
"Come out!"
Yao Chen stopped and shouted toward the depths of the forest.
Xiao Yan and Xiao Yi Xian instantly grew alert beside him. Xiao Yan pulled the Heavy Profound Ruler from his back, while flames from Xiao Yi Xian's Myriad Flame Sacred Body burst forth. Both stared warily ahead.
"Ke ke ke, Venerable Yao, your soul power is formidable. You sensed us so quickly."
Hun You let out a chilling laugh, then slowly emerged from the depths of the forest with the Great Heavenly Venerable and dozens of Soul Hall Protectors.
"Did the Soul Hall send you?"
Yao Chen called out to them without the slightest courtesy.
"That's right. Our Hall Master sent us to invite you back to the Soul Hall as our guest. My name is Hun You, and the one beside me is the Great Heavenly Venerable of our Soul Hall."
Hun You introduced himself to Yao Chen. An eerie smile crept across his cold face, making him unpleasant to look at.
The Great Heavenly Venerable was wrapped in a black robe. The terrifying aura constantly radiating from him sent a chill through the onlooker.
Yao Chen now felt the pressure coming from the two of them. Since crossing over, these were the first opponents who had made him take them seriously.